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Christians and Commands – Luke 5:36-39

May 1, 1996 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Recently in my daily Bible reading I came upon Luke 5:36-39. This text involves two parables which I had never studied before: the parables of the new garment and of the new wine. The concluding verse provides an explanation for both metaphors: “And no one, having drunk old wine, immediately desires new; for he says,

That We May Receive a Full Reward – 2 John 8

April 1, 1996 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Recently I have had discussions with three different friends who are pastors about a verse in the shortest book in the New Testament (in terms of verses—3 John is slightly shorter in terms of words used). Many Christians have never heard a sermon or a lesson on Second John. Thus very few believers have heard

The Biblical Distinction Between Eternal Salvation And Eternal Rewards: A Key to Proper Exegesis

March 1, 1996 by Bob Wilkin in Journal Articles

I. Introduction A number of books have been written recently which attempt to harmonize two NT themes: judgment according to one’s works and justification by faith. Sometimes the explanation given is hard to follow. Some authors seem to feel that justification is by faith apart from works and yet final salvation is by faith plus

If We Endure, We Will Reign with Him – 2 Timothy 2:11-13

January 1, 1996 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Accountability. That is a popular term today. It is a buzzword in many churches. People need to be accountable to someone. We all need someone to care about us and to pay attention to what we’re doing. Accountability is not merely horizontal, person to person. It is also vertical, person to God. While eternal life

Obedience to the Faith – Romans 1:5

November 1, 1995 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

When I was six years old my parents enrolled me in a religious boys club. We played football, basketball, and baseball each weekend. One day each week after school we would meet for practice and for our “club meeting.” At the meeting we would receive religious instruction. I was taught that in order to be

The Lord Opened Her Heart – Acts 16:14

September 1, 1995 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

The Issue: God’s Part and Our Part in Salvation What is God’s part and what is our part in salvation? There are few more difficult subjects than this one. One extreme is to so emphasize God’s sovereignty as to totally eliminate any human role in salvation at all. Reformed theology does this. It suggests that

Lord and Christ: The Implications of Lordship for Faith and Life

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Lord and Christ: The Implications of Lordship for Faith and Life. By Ernest C. Reisinger. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1994. 178 pp. Paper $8.99. Reisinger makes no effort to hide the fact that his theology comes from the doctrinal constructs of men. Some of the sources he cites to define terms and explain

The Ultimate Deception

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The Ultimate Deception. By Ray Comfort. S. Plainfield, NJ: Bridge Publishing, Inc., 1993. 269 pp. Paper $5.95. This book is by an itinerant preacher from New Zealand, living in Southern California, who is burdened about the Gospel and the need to proclaim it clearly. We are in total agreement on that. He is against what

Blessed Calvary: A Full Color Visual Presentation of Salvation Invitations

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Blessed Calvary: A Full Color Visual Presentation of Salvation Invitations. Streamwood, IL: AWANA Clubs International, n.d. 23 minute video. $14.95. Dave Breese, head of Christian Destiny, Inc., narrates this excellent training video. It is used by AWANA Youth Ministries to train those who work with children and young people in how to share the Gospel

Love The Lord—Or Else – 1 Corinthians 16:22

July 1, 1995 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Recently I ventured into the world of the Internet. I carefully dipped my big toe in the waters of a bulletin board on Lordship Salvation. It has been very interesting. In one posting two people were discussing Paul’s anathema in 1 Cor 16:22. There Paul says, “If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ,