The Short Commandment

Jesus commanded you to love (Mark 12:31). Paul said that if you do not have love, you are nothing (1 Cor 13:2). And John said “We know that we have […]

Christian Perfection, Forgiveness, and the Lord’s Prayer

This weekend I read a biography of George Fox by Arthur O. Roberts, Through Flaming Sword: The Life and Legacy of George Fox. The book is an excellent read. You […]

Is the message of everlasting life to the one who simply believes in Jesus found in the Old Testament_

I received a question about what people in the OT had to believe in order to be saved: Hi. You said that in the Old Testament people had to believe […]

Find the Poor, Sick, and Needy and Serve Them

Since Jesus gave you everlasting life by simply believing in Him (John 3:15-16, 36; Eph 2:8-9), what should you be doing with all your free time? You don’t need to […]

Was Paul Warning That Gentile Believers Will Be Cut Off from Everlasting Life if They Fail to Persevere_

You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not […]

Why Do People Feel Frustrated in Their Sanctification_

As you seek to live your life for the Lord, what keeps you motivated? Do you ever feel frustrated at your progress—or lack thereof? Are you looking in the right […]

March 11, 2020 by Ken Yates in Blog
Don’t Want Rewards in the Kingdom_

The New Testament is full of teaching that tells us Christ will reward the good works of believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ (1 Cor 3:10-15, etc.). When we […]

Why Holiness Churches Lack Assurance

If you’re in a Pentecostal or Holiness church, or if you’ve recently come out of one, you probably struggle with assurance of salvation. Why? Lyle Lange, a Lutheran theologian, explains: […]

When did God start giving people everlasting life_

A pastor asked me this excellent question: “Is it believed that when a person placed his faith in the Lord during the pre-cross dispensations, was he given eternal security/sealed with […]

Jean Vanier and the Trouble with Works Salvation

Everyone knows Mother Teresa. But you may not know the name Jean Vanier. I did. He was Canada’s equivalent to Mother Teresa. Vanier was the son of a Canadian ambassador, […]

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