_Is it a good thing that God blots out the wicked from the book of the living

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, […]

What did GES do in 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 […]

Wouldn’t doubts about your salvation cause you to pray and seek the truth

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 […]

June 28, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance of Salvation
Did you notice what he did not cite as a sign

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 […]

Is Free Grace teaching divisive

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 […]

June 26, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Fear of the Lord
Should believers fear that God will send them to hell if they backslide

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 […]

What was Peter’s final message to the Church

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 […]

June 24, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - The Christian walk
How many times does the expression good work occur in the Bible

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, […]

_How do you respond to the light of God’s Word

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 […]

Should Christian schools be concerned about what students believe

In the March 2024 issue of Christianity Today, Kevin Brown, president of Asbury University in Wilmore, KY, wrote an article titled “What the Asbury Revival Taught Me about Gen Z.” […]

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