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The Prayers of Our Lord (Mark 6:46-48)

July 4, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - feeding of multitude, Heb 7:25, Mark 6:45-52

Even though the Lord prayed often, Mark records only three specific times when He prayed (1:35; 6:46; 14:32). All three times were at night. On all three occasions, the Lord withdrew to be by Himself. Each time of prayer was also a reminder that He had come to suffer. For example, the third time Jesus

Exploring the Profound Concept of Blotting Out In the Bible

July 3, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Blotting out in the Bible

A significant passage that often raises theological questions is Rev 3:5, which assures that God will not erase the name of the overcomer from the Book of Life. In March, I explored that verse in detail in another blog (see here). Today, I was reading Psalm 69 and was reminded that David wrote concerning his

Uganda: The Peaceful Christ

July 2, 2024 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Eternal Security, Missions, Tithing, Uganda

In June, GES had the opportunity to do a short-term mission trip in Uganda at an orphanage for children with special needs. My main purpose in going was to teach the staff of the orphanage Free Grace issues. I know many of our readers are heavily invested in what GES does overseas, so I wanted

Is It Bad If the Message of God’s Grace Causes People to Doubt Their Salvation?

July 1, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - assurance of probation, Assurance of Salvation

Over the years I’ve heard that some of my writings have caused some people who believe 1 Cor 15:3-4 to doubt their salvation. Before I get into the details, let’s first consider whether it is good or bad for someone to doubt their salvation. If a person is not convinced that he is saved once

Six Signs You’re Saved, According to John MacArthur

June 28, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance of Salvation

In a 2018 message titled, “The Christian’s Assurance of Salvation” (available here), Dr. John MacArthur lists six signs that you are saved: You’ve been taught the Word of God by the Holy Spirit. You’ve been led by the Holy Spirit. You’ve been comforted by the Holy Spirit. You’ve been filled with the Holy Spirit. You’ve

Romans: An Evangelistic Book?

June 27, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - doctrine, evangelism, rewards, Rom 12:1-2

GES takes the Biblical view that Romans is not an evangelistic book. Instead, it is written to believers and teaches us how to avoid the deadly consequences of sin through the power of the Holy Spirit who indwells the believer. This kind of life will be rewarded in the coming kingdom of Christ. Probably everybody

Does Once Saved, Always Saved Destroy the Fear of God?

June 26, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Fear of the Lord

A group of pastors and Bible scholars put out a documentary film opposing Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS). They suggest that the fear of the Lord includes being scared that He will send you to hell if you fall away (see here). Is that true? Should we be afraid that God will send us to

Powerful Final Words (2 Peter 3:14)

June 25, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - 2 Pet 1:2-11, 2 Pet 3:10-14, Blameless, rewards, spotless

Most people find the last words of others interesting. When an important person leaves a powerful position, he gives a final address. When people die, we often ask, “What were his final words?” Even criminals, when they are executed, are asked if they have any final words. Those words are faithfully reported in the press.

How Often Does the Bible Refer to Good Work?

June 24, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - The Christian walk

As I was proofing and editing Ken Yates’ new commentary on Mark’s Gospel, I came across the expression good work (Mark 14:6). When Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with costly oil, the Lord Jesus defended her saying, “She has done a good work for Me.” I knew that was a fairly rare expression. So, I went

Spiraling Down in Spiritual Blindness

June 21, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Darkness, Luke 5:17–6:11, Pharisees

In Luke 5:17–6:11, the Lord has five consecutive encounters with Jewish religious leaders. They clearly see Him as a threat. He does not accept their rigid, legalistic, man-made rules. His teaching is a threat to everything they hold dear. Will they be able to see the error of their ways and realize that He is