How do the three false claims in 1 John 1 help us understand forgiveness and fellowship

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 […]

Have you ever seen a blind guide

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. […]

What does forgiveness mean , and what do we need to do to get it

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? […]

What impact does bad theology have on people

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 […]

Do you know unlikely Christian heroes of the faith

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 […]

February 23, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Asbury revival
One week before the Asbury revival began, Frances Chan spoke about the 1970 Asbury revival and said, “Lord, do it again.”

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 […]

February 22, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - by faith alone, James 2:24, sola fide
Does it bother you when someone you care about expresses his rejection of justification by faith alone (1)

O. O. (not 7) writes: “You continue to see individual passages saying one is saved by faith. But nowhere do they say by faith alone.” In January of 1996, I […]

February 21, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 John 3:1, discipline, Isa 49:15, mother
How is a mother’s love like the love of the Lord

Recently, I saw a video that I am sure many of you saw as well. A young mother was pushing her baby in a carriage down a street in a […]

February 20, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Matthew 18:15-17, Titus 3:10
Who is the divisive person of Titus 310

LT writes, Dear Bob, When I have encountered serious doctrinal differences with someone’s Biblical teaching, I have raised this issue with others and not always directly with the teacher himself. […]

February 17, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 John 2:3-9, Assurance, Fear, motivation
What is the purpose of 1 John

Recently, I was asked to lead a three-week study on 1 John for a group of young American missionaries. I wasn’t sure where they were theologically, but was told that […]

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