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“I Know You!”

May 1, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - evangelism

In the movie, Coming to America, Eddie Murphy plays a prince from a fictitious African country. He comes to America to find a bride. Not wanting her to marry him for his immense wealth, he disguises himself as a poor fast-food restaurant employee. While at a basketball game, a subject of his kingdom recognizes him,

Is Lectio Divina a Dangerous Practice?

April 28, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - counterfeit spirituality, Lectio Divina

I know. It sounds like a decadent dessert. But Lectio Divina is not a dessert. It is Latin for Divine Reading. Lectio Divina is touted as a special way to encounter God through His Word. It is reported to be a wonderful way to unlock the power of God’s Word that is often missed in

It Will Be Better Next Year (1 John 2:17)

April 27, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 1 John 2:17, Heb 6:12, Hope, Rom 8:22-25, world passing away

I went to college at the US Air Force Academy. I don’t want to make it sound too terrible, but life at a civilian college would have been a lot more fun than attending a military academy. There are some unpleasant aspects about spending four years of your life at such a regimented institution. But

Did You Know Most Accredited Christian Seminaries Teach Spiritual Formation?

April 26, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Dangers of spiritual formation

Spiritual formation sounds like an innocuous expression. Don’t we all want God to transform us into the image of Christ (Rom 12:2; 2 Cor 3:18)? However, spiritual formation is dangerous because it promotes contemplative spirituality, an unbiblical approach to Christian growth. In an article (see here) entitled, “What Is the Spiritual Formation Movement?” Gotquestions.org says,

The Grace Message in the Back of an Ambulance

April 25, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Suffering

April 13 started off as a really good day. My daughter Kathryn, my wife Pam, and I were going to Italy to meet with some GES translators for about six days. Afterward we planned to go to a Bible college in Zambia to teach a couple of classes on Free Grace theology. We were excited

If God Wants All to Be Saved, Has He Failed?

April 24, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Timothy 2:4, God’s Will

AA asks a few great questions: I’ve been listening to your podcast for a few weeks (a friend of mine relentlessly recommends it). I’d like to know how you would respond to this question: In reference to 1 Timothy 2:4, does God really desire all people to be saved? Why don’t more people believe? Has God failed? 

New Hope Baptist Church, Chongwe, Zambia

April 21, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Missions

On April 16 Kathryn and I were invited to speak at a Baptist church in Zambia. We had spoken there last year, and this year the pastor wanted us to address rewards and end times. Kathryn taught the Sunday school class and spoke on rewards. She used 2 Tim 2:11-13. She pointed out the difference

Is There a Difference Between Being Saved and Being Born Again?

April 20, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Range of meaning of salvation

DM asks two great questions: “Is there a difference between salvation and born again? Can salvation and born again be used interchangeably?” In my book, The Ten Most Misunderstood Words in the Bible, I have a chapter on the words save and salvation. I show that in the Bible those words typically refer to deliverance

What If He Simply Believed?

April 19, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Gospel, Luke 22, thief on cross

Free Grace people sometimes find themselves conflicted. When they visit a church or participate in a Bible study, should they give their opinion when someone gives an unclear presentation of the gospel? Oftentimes, nobody asks for your opinion, and there is a good chance that giving it will not be appreciated. Decorum often dictates that

They Are Believers, but Are They Saved?

April 18, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, saving faith

Frank says, The more I read the Bible and then read comments by those who write commentaries, the more confusion results. It is no wonder there are cults. I think the church starts cults because one day, you are saved by believing. The next day, you are saved by believing and working. I know many