Do you have any control over how long you live_

I have often been asked whether we can do anything to lengthen—or shorten—our lives. The question typically is stated like this, “We know that God is in control and that […]

Is God unable to be in the presence of people who are walking in spiritual darkness_

This good question just came in from a radio listener: In a book I read my children, it says “God is perfect and holy and anyone who sins cannot be […]

Unlocked to Love

Many teachers avoid legalism in justification, only to endorse it (unintentionally?) in sanctification. That is, they present the Christian life as a series of commands for you to fulfill. Living […]

Do the Roman soldiers who guarded Jesus’ tomb and witnessed the empty tomb illustrate mental assent that is less than trust_

JJ likes the material on faithalone.org. He has sent in an interesting question about mental assent: I really appreciate your website and content very much. I live in Houston, TX. […]

Is your mobile phone reducing your ability to glorify God with your time, talents, and treasure_

The changes in communication within my lifetime have been staggering. As a young boy, we had rotary phones which we leased from the phone company. And we had a party […]

Sanctification Through Falling Deeper in Love_ A Lesson from Anthony Norris Groves

How can you be holy? How can you live a “deeper” life with Christ? I am reading a biography of Anthony Norris Groves, written by G. H. Lang. So far, […]

August 26, 2020 by Ken Yates in Blog
The Word “Wrath” in the Book of Romans 

In my last blog, I discussed that the word “salvation” in the Book of Romans does not mean salvation from hell. Instead, it refers to salvation from the negative consequences […]

The Timing of the Lord’s Supper

You can discuss the timing of the Lord’s Supper in three different senses: frequency, intent, and Dispensation. First, you can discuss the timing of the Supper in terms of frequency. […]

August 24, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Cor 5:18-21, Reconciliation
Are unbelievers reconciled to God, or do unbelievers need to believe in Christ in order to be reconciled to Him_

Dr. Charles Ryrie was my professor for the doctrine of salvation. I remember him discussing 2 Cor 5:18-21 one day in class. This comment stuck with me: “Reconciled people need […]

Would You Give Up a Church Building for Love_

We know that eternal life is a free gift—an extraordinary, extravagant gift—given simply on the condition of faith in Christ, totally apart from any works that we can do (Rom […]

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What Does “Will Be Saved” Mean in Mark 16:16, John 10:9, Acts 11:14, and Acts 16:31?

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