November 29, 2018 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Galatians, love, neighbors, spirituality
Are you neglecting love_

Religious superstition is a huge industry. Who knows how many billions of dollars are spent every year on amulets, statues, candles, medallions, icons, relics, special foods, holy water, special breathing […]

If your tradition hinders you from understanding God’s Word, it is best to let go of your tradition.

Earlier today I read a blog someone wrote criticizing GES and me for our stand on the Free Grace message. Among other things, the author said that our view that […]

November 27, 2018 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Creation, Martin Luther, Oswald Bayer
Life and eternal life both are gifts1

“Luther’s doctrine of justification has frequently been attacked for being monotonous, empty, and even obsessive.” So notes Oswald Bayer in his article, “Justification as the Basis and Boundary of Theology.” […]

There are scores of warnings in the New Testament against falling away

Recently I ran across a quote by a Calvinist. He said that he was sure he was born again and eternally secure “without a doubt.” He went on to say […]

November 23, 2018 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - burden, Hebrews, pastoral theology
Are you a joy or a burden to your pastor_

I belong to a Facebook group for small church pastors (see here). It includes pastors from every denomination. Theologically it is all over the place. But I still find it […]

Are you institutionalized by religion_

There’s a scene in The Shawshank Redemption in which an old inmate named Brooks is about to be paroled after fifty years of incarceration. But he’s scared of getting out. […]

“Believing in His name is believing in Him in Biblical usage.”

Today I received a call asking me about something Dr. Wayne Grudem said in his book Free Grace Theology: 5 Ways It Diminishes the Gospel. In a footnote on page […]

November 20, 2018 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - preaching, public speaking
Why Preaching Doesn’t Scare Me Anymore

There was a time when I’d rather face a firing squad than speak in front of a crowd. Public speaking terrified me. But God has a sense of humor. I […]

November 19, 2018 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Christian radio, faith and trust
Believing in Jesus is not quite like trusting a doctor or a pilot.

For the last three days Shawn and I have been recording 15-minute radio programs. We’ve had the help of a producer and post-production specialist, Danny. It has gone well. We […]

November 16, 2018 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - evangelism, gentleness, Thessalonians
Try gentle evangelism.

I know a man who used to be a pastor, but over time he became bitter towards God and left the faith. I find it difficult to talk to him. […]

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