In my previous blog, I argued that in Eph 4:30, grieving the Holy Spirit deals with the way a body of believers acts. If a local church is one in […]
Catholic churches teach works salvation. So do Eastern Orthodox churches. So do most Protestant churches. Matthew Bates is associate professor of theology at Quincy University in Quincy, IL. He has […]
The role of women in the local church is a hot topic today. There are many traditions concerning women and the local church. Many churches have women elders and even […]
We have all been told that as believers we should not grieve the Holy Spirit. I think it is safe to say that what we normally think this means is […]
I love being accused of giving people a license to sin. True, that’s a serious misunderstanding of my position. However, it’s a misunderstanding that arises when someone realizes what I’m […]
A high percentage of churches today say that wives are not to submit to their husbands. I remember hearing a DTS graduate preach on Eph 5:22-33. He said that in […]
Children flourish most when they live in a stable, loving home. Likewise, believers thrive best when they know their relationship with God is stable and loving. Knowing that we have […]
How do we decide how to apply the Word of God? Some traditions today say that wearing bright clothing is sinful. Even the use of buttons is considered sinful by […]
Like many Americans, I have a fascination with the Amish. I’m intrigued by their life, and I respect their resilience in maintaining their identity in the face of massive societal […]
Part of what I do for GES is teach in other countries. My daughter Kathryn usually accompanies me on these teaching trips. We recently returned from a couple of weeks […]
Jeremiah was a bold prophet. He went to Judah to announce that God would severely discipline them because of their sin. The nation would be...
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing passages that are “Tough Texts.” Hebrews has five warning passages....
The original NT manuscripts did not include chapter and verse divisions. Stephen Langton developed the modern verses and chapters in AD 1205. The original NT...
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