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Is Heaven the Eternal Home of Christians?

November 11, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Heaven and the new earth

Near the end of our first year of seminary, Sharon and I were walking with another seminary couple, Will and Sue Nece. I remember saying, “I’m really looking forward to heaven.” Will said, with a note of alarm in his voice, “Why would you look forward to heaven? Our eternal destiny is the new earth.”

What Will “Heaven” Be Like? (Isaiah 65:17-25)

November 8, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Curse, Genesis 1, Genesis 3, Isa 65:17-25, Kingdom, Millennium, Rev 22:20

Today, most churchgoers have a pathetic idea of what eternity will be like. They think it will take place in a faraway heaven, above the clouds. Those in that place will sit on a cloud playing the harp or singing in a choir forever. Few people look forward to such an eternity. In Isaiah 65,

Why Do Most Think Hell Will Be Worse Than Any Torment in This Life?

November 7, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Eternal torment, Hades, lake of fire, Sheol

The Bible says very little about what we call hell. That has resulted in lots of misconceptions. In this blog, we will focus on a massive misconception: The eternal experience of unbelievers will be intolerable torment, worse than any torment in this life. Pastor, author, and theologian John Piper wrote: “I know of no one

Filthy Rags

November 6, 2024 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Babylon, discipline, filthy rags, Isaiah 64:6, Works

In Isaiah 64, the prophet wrote these familiar words: “All our righteousnesses are like filthy rags” Isa 64:6. It is common to hear these words in discussions regarding eternal salvation. For example, in a blog titled “Not by Works,” John MacArthur makes this comment: “Scripture is perfectly clear on this. No good work of any kind contributes anything meritorious

Why Eternal Rewards Are Selfish

November 5, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - motivation for serving God

Did you know that in one sense of the word, it is selfish to be born again? Here are some things that are selfish in the sense of being “intent on personal gain,” which is one of the primary meanings of the word: Marrying a godly spouse. Selfish. Buying a reliable used car. Selfish. Buying

They Won’t Be Remembered (Isaiah 65:17)

November 4, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Isa 65:17, Kingdom, rewards, Rom 8:18, Suffering

The book of Isaiah begins on a bleak note. In Isaiah 1–6, the prophet speaks of Jerusalem as a bloody city with corrupt leaders. The poor and defenseless are oppressed. Isaiah is commissioned to go and tell them to repent of their sins. But Isaiah is told that even though he will appeal to them

Why Does Hebrews 11:6 Say We Must Believe That “He Is”?

November 1, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Exodus 3:14, He is, I Am

This question came up in one of my online seminary classes this week. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Why doesn’t it just say that he

What Is the Kingdom of God?

October 31, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Kingdom, Mark 4, Parable

In Mark 4, the Lord gives a series of parables that revolve around the kingdom of God. I think there are many believers who don’t realize how important a correct understanding of the kingdom of God is when it comes to interpreting the Scriptures. In a short parable, the Lord says the kingdom of God

The Golden Lady

October 30, 2024 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - 2 Kgs 18:13-17, Gen 12:2-3, Isaiah 33, Israel

Among the many atrocities the Nazis committed during WW2 was the plundering of priceless Jewish heirlooms. They raided the homes of affluent Jewish families, deported them to camps, then looted their jewelry and fine art. They stole works by artists such as Van Gogh, Manet, and Rembrandt, to name just a few. This is considered

Are There Two Different Crossless Gospels?

October 29, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - What is the crossless gospel?

Mick asks a super question: I keep hearing various “free grace” proponents on Facebook and Twitter call GES’s position a “crossless gospel.” Can you explain what the “crossless gospel” means? I recognize these groups use that term as a pejorative but when I research their position on salvation, it borders on lordship or morality-works. Back