Why is 1 John 13-4, and not 1 John 513, the purpose statement for the letter

In part 1, I identified the major difference between the tests-of-life and the tests-of-fellowship views of First John. We saw that assurance of everlasting life is impossible for anyone who believes in the tests-of-life view.  While someone might prefer one of these views over […]

Will Balaam be in the kingdom (1)

In the 1970s, British philosopher Antony Flew coined the phrase, “No true Scotsman.” This expression stands for a well-known logical fallacy: A proponent of a position attempts to protect that position from counterexamples by modifying a definition after the fact, […]

Copy of How

Shane asked me three related questions:  I was on a trip and was flipping through radio stations when I came across the interview you did talking about the above-mentioned subject, and […]

How

God reaches out to all unbelievers. He wants them to hear the good news of eternal life through faith in Christ. He does not reach out only to people He chose in eternity […]

Sweet

Doctrine divides. That famous saying is true. That is why some churches and parachurch ministries do not allow discussion of certain issues considered controversial, such as eternal security,i speaking in tongues, the […]

Let’s move together in kindness

Many times during my Christian life I have heard believers talk about forgiveness. One sentiment I have heard is that we need to forgive and forget. People sometimes say that we just need to forgive the sinning […]

April 10, 2026 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Passover, proto evangelium
Do you think the Passover in Exodus 12 points to the protoevangelium in Gen 315

Exodus chapter 12 tells about the institution of the Passover. The Lord struck down the firstborn of all the Egyptians. But He spared all the Israelites who had obeyed Him and put […]

Will Balaam be in the kingdom

Balaam is an interesting character. We have all heard about how his donkey talked to him. His account is found in Numbers 22–24. The Bible does not paint him in […]

April 8, 2026 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - homosexuals, Salvation
If homosexuals can’t be saved, then who can

Pam asked a question about the daughter of one of her friends. The daughter recently married another woman. Pam’s question was:   Will these two young women go to heaven when […]

Do you take walks with the Lord (1)

I think there is an experience common to every believer who wants to follow the Lord as a disciple. There will be times when he thinks he is unworthy. He will think that […]

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