Keep It Clear And Simple

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This article is excerpted and slightly adapted from an article entitled “How to Share the Gospel Clearly,” which appeared in the Spring 1994 issue of the Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society. This portion of the article is taken from pp. 56-59, 65. by Charlie Bing Introduction What does a person have to believe in
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Embraced by the Light

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Embraced by the Light. By Betty J. Eadie. Placerville, CA: Gold Leaf Press, 1992. 147 pp. Cloth, $16.95. This book, subtitled on the dust cover “The Most Profound and Complete Near-Death Experience Ever,” has been widely read and was for several weeks the number-one best seller on the New York Times Bestseller List. The book
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And the Angels Were Silent

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And the Angels Were Silent. Max Lucado. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1992. 261 pp. Cloth, $16.99. The prolific and immensely popular Max Lucado is a masterful author, gifted communicator, accomplished speaker, and sadly–a propagator of a false gospel. In his book, And the Angels Were Silent, Lucado beautifully presents the events of the final week
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Selling Jesus. What’s Wrong with Marketing the Church?

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Selling Jesus. What’s Wrong with Marketing the Church? Douglas D. Webster. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992. 165 pp. Paper, $9.99. One of the fastest growing trends in evangelical circles is the art of marketing the church. This is the concept popularized by Bill Hybels, George Barna, Lyle Schaller and others. In his book, Selling
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A Hymn of Grace: All Hail the Power

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FRANCES A. MOSHER Pianist, Christ Congregation Dallas, TX ALL HAIL THE POWER All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown
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God Uses Gospel Tracts

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Perry C. Brown Tract Editor American Tract Society Garland, TX   I. Introduction “It’s too simple!” That’s the crux of the debate about the Free Grace Gospel. The simplicity of the Free Grace message has increasingly drawn the fire of the Lordship Salvation camp. Likewise, that is the attitude of many contemporary Christians toward literature
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Disciples Are Made Not Born!

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by Charlie Bing Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from the conclusion of an article from the Autumn 1992 issue of our Journal. The article, which appeared on pp. 27-43, was entitled, “The Making of a Disciple.” Disciples are made, not born. This is clearly evident in the life of Peter. The recurrent calls of
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