Do you feel like a second-class Christian because you do not know what your spiritual gift is

I have been in several churches that offered classes to help you determine what your spiritual gifts are. One church had a multiple-choice exam that told you what your gifts […]

What does it mean to “hear the word of God” (1)

But He answered and said to them, “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it” (Luke 8:21). In Luke 8:21, the Lord […]

What is the most important thing to look for in a study Bible

I am often asked this question. It is tough to answer, since so many factors are involved. Is the study Bible in question clear on the saving message? Six literal […]

How valuable is a good worker

I have a lot of respect for people who can start their own businesses. They’re able to take a chance and do something new. It’s like rolling the dice. It’s […]

February 20, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Free Gift, John 4:10, saving faith
If everlasting life is a free gift, then why doesn’t everyone have it

In Eph 2:8-9, Paul says that everlasting life is “the gift of God.” Well, some object when I say that, because Paul actually says that salvation is the gift of […]

What can sin cause in your life

Careful students of the Word of God have pointed out to me the deadly consequences of sin. Most Evangelicals say that sins send a person to the lake of fire. […]

How can we apply the fourth commandment today, since all Scripture is to be applied (2 Tim 316-17)

Chariots of Fire is one of my top ten movies of all time. I love track and field and I love overcomer movies. Eric Liddell, pronounced Little in England, was […]

Can a believer act like a dog

Second Peter 2:22 is often considered a problem text for the Free Grace position. Peter speaks of a person who has the “knowledge” of the Lord and Savior of Jesus […]

Why did Peter call Lot righteous (1)

On Monday, February 10, I wrote a blog on the expressions the righteous and the just in Scripture. See here. I’m writing an immediate follow–up because I received three excellent […]

What impact does my Christian life have on others

Many people in churches today believe that a true believer cannot fail morally, at least not too badly. If such a person “backslides” for an extended period, it shows he […]

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