Although he uses different words for the idea, Luke describes a group of Gentiles in his day as “God-fearers.” Cornelius is an example (Acts 10:2). This was a very broad group. Some simply had Jewish friends. […]
I have always loved overcomer stories. I remember as a kid reading Jim Thorpe, All American. Later I loved the movie by the same name. Hoosiers, Rudy, and Bang the Drum Slowly all captured my imagination. I wanted to be […]
In Luke 11:45-52, the Lord rebukes the scribes of His day. One of His accusations against them is a little difficult to understand. He tells them that they, “load men […]
Bill sent me a question about Heb 11:8 regarding when Abraham came to faith in the Messiah. Bill said, “Your interpretation doesn’t comment on the fact that Hebrews 11:8 speaks of Abraham’s faith way before Genesis […]
Throughout my Christian life, I have heard the phrase “sealed by the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit is the believer’s guarantee. Based upon Eph 1:13-14, many say that these phrases teach the […]
One reason actors are attractive has nothing to do with their looks. The main thing that draws us to actors is their self-confidence. They are fearless in front of a […]
In the book of Proverbs, the fool takes a beating. A fool can be a believer or an unbeliever. He does not listen to wisdom. This wisdom is ultimately based on the Word of […]
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone […]
Ron asks a great question: If a Jew today becomes a believer in Jesus Christ, is there any way he is distinct from Gentile believers during the church age? I think […]
In Luke 11:49, the Lord speaks about the “wisdom of God.” This wisdom has “…said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles…’ ” This is an unusual expression, and the identification of this wisdom has been somewhat debated. Some have said […]
Dolly Parton died this week at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. I must admit that I have a soft place...
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio / podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Bob Vancendak are continuing a series about assurance of salvation. What does the...
Many people have a favorite Bible verse. They call it their life verse. Some examples—which, by the way, are misunderstood—are Prov 3:5-6; Jer 29:11; and Phil 4:13. ...
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