Would a person whose heart was like the stony soil always be that way

James wrote me an actual letter and asked some excellent questions about the Parable of the Four Soils. Here is part of what he wrote: Are the four kinds of […]

March 3, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog
What Song Would You Like to Hear

Many years ago, I was the pastor of a military chapel. Our piano player was extremely talented. In fact, he was a member of the Army band. I know very […]

Does God give us renewed life at the moment of the new birth

Terry sent me a link to a website. Evidently this has been appearing on TV as a commercial. Here is a link to the website and the article entitled, “Heaven […]

March 1, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - clarity, evangelism, metaphors
Don’t Present Metaphors and Synonyms for Faith as Additional Conditions of Salvation

The one and only condition to be eternally saved is to believe. To believe means to be persuaded that something is true (see here). If you believe the saving message […]

When did the prodigal son become his father’s son

Blake asks a great question: Bob, I have a question about your book Turn and Live: The Power of Repentance. On page 103 item 3 you say that Luke 15:7 […]

What would be a good Bible translation to get for your kids or grandkids

D. M. writes, I am planning to gift my teenage grandchildren with new Bibles and am favorable toward the God’s Word translation for their daily reading with the NKJ also. […]

February 24, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Billy Graham, evangelism, Faith
Billy Graham on Faith as Commitment

Question Dear Mr. Lazar. Since you wrote this article some time ago, you may have done your research and corrected your misinterpretation of Billy Graham’s final testimony. When Billy Graham stated that Christians should be […]

Do believers need to expend effort in order to please God in our works

K. H. questioned my November 9, 2020, blog, which you can see here. It is entitled “The Difference Between God’s Acceptance and Approval.” She sent in her question on November […]

February 22, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog
What Do Your Friends Call You

I once had the opportunity to work with a hero of the Vietnam War. His name was Gordon. That is what I called him. However, I learned that the friends […]

Have you ever met anyone who believed in Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection who believed in salvation by faith plus works

A podcast listener, EJB, asks a question about the finished work of Christ: While I agree with Free Grace, I’m wondering why you don’t include the death, burial, and resurrection […]

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