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Did Dr. Charles Stanley Just Confuse People about Salvation?

March 8, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Peter 1:5-11, a rich entrance to the kingdom, Dr. Charles Stanley on salvation

Peter sent this intriguing and alliterative question about Dr. Charles Stanley’s Feb 16, 2023, devotional on 2 Pet 1:1-11 entitled, “Salvation: An Ongoing Blessing”: “There is something subtly sideways about this devotional from Dr. Stanley…what do you think?” You can read the whole devotional here. I will summarize and give some quotes. Peter is correct.

Truth Trumps Motives (Phil 1:12-18)

March 7, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - Ecumenicalism, Gal 1:9, Gal 3:1, motive, Phil 1:12-18, truth

Free Grace people understand that our motives are significant. At the Judgment Seat of Christ, the Lord Jesus will expose our motives for serving Him and others (1 Cor 4:5). This will determine our rewards. We can do things for our glory or the glory of the Lord (Matt 6:1-21). Sometimes our motives are not

What Should We Say to 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Christians?

March 6, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, The promise of life

Toby asks two great questions: It seems to be a popular teaching to believe (or trust) in the finished work of Christ on the cross for salvation. I hold to the position that we believe in Jesus’ promise of everlasting life. Is the former view correct? How should I talk to people who hold this

Changing Theological Landscapes (Heb 13:8)

March 3, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - Ecumenicalism, Heb 13:8, progressive thinking, truth

The older I get, the more I realize how common it is for Christian organizations and churches to change their theological views. It seems practically universal. For example, when I went to seminary many years ago, you could not be a charismatic or believe that a believer could lose their salvation if you wanted to

How Is Forgiveness Linked to Confession and Repentance? Part 2 (1 John 1:5-10)

March 2, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - false claims, Fellowship with God, Forgiveness

In Part 1, we considered four questions that Robert asked relating to the forgiveness of sins. We saw that confession of sins is the way for a believer in fellowship with God to be forgiven and to maintain ongoing fellowship. The believers away from the Lord must turn from their sins in order to be

The Tragedy of Blind Teachers (Luke 6:39-40)

March 1, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - blind, Darkness, doctrine, Luke 6:39-40

I recently sat in on a class on the book of James at a Bible college. The teacher was an older man who had been teaching the Bible for years. It just so happened that he was teaching on James 2. With the great amount of confusion over this chapter in the Bible, it didn’t

How Is Forgiveness Linked to Confession and Repentance? Part 1

February 28, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Confession of sins, Forgiveness, Repentance

Robert asks several questions relating to the forgiveness of sins. First, how does forgiveness tie in with confession and repentance? Second, if we don’t confess our sins, are we forgiven? Third, what does forgiveness mean? Fourth, will God forgive us if we do not think we have committed a transgression? Good questions. First, we know

Bad Theology Will Make You Sick (Rom 10:9)

February 27, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, Grace, Lordship Salvation, Rom 10:9

On a recent trip to Mexico, I took part in a class on the Book of Romans. An older Mexican national was teaching the class. He favorably quoted John MacArthur on many occasions, saying that good fruit will automatically follow in the life of a person who has truly believed. You will, he maintained, know

The Unlikely Hero

February 24, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Bema, Hebrews 11, last will be first, rewards

As an Army brat, I’ve heard many war stories, especially those regarding Medal of Honor winners. The Medal of Honor is the highest award that our country issues to its military, and it is only given to those soldiers who have exhibited profound acts of bravery and sacrifice. To put it into perspective, most Medal

What Is the Asbury Outpouring, and Why Is It Dangerous?

February 23, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Asbury revival

Asbury University is a Wesleyan-Holiness school in Wilmore, Kentucky. The students stayed after the chapel service on Wednesday, February 8. Not for hours. But for days. They had worship services that lasted all day every day until Monday, February 20th, the last official on-campus service of the revival. It then moved off campus. Wesleyan-Holiness teaches