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Jesus Gives Rest to the Weary (Matthew 11:28)

May 31, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - burdens, existential, rest, weary

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28 NASB). If you are weary and feel burdened, Jesus invites you to come to Him for rest. He does not specify what kind of burden you must have, how heavy it must be, or how tired you must

What Happened at GES 2022?

May 30, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - End times judgments, the Bema, the Great White Throne Judgment

Thursday was the last day of our 2022 annual conference. Here are some of the highlights: Our new location, Camp Copass in Denton, TX, was a big hit. Evening activities, including campfires, bowling, board games, miniature golf, frisbee golf, and crafts, were a lot of fun. VBS for over 20 children ages 4 to 15

Does John 2:24 Prove That the Believers of John 2:23 Were Not True Believers?

May 27, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - John 2:23-24, when pisteuō means commit/entrust

In response to a recent blog I wrote on “Beware of Confusing Explanations of John 3:16” (see here), Robert asks, “How do you handle John 2:23 where pisteuō is translated as commit? Here are John 2:23-24: “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they

The Way of the Tree and the Chaff (Psalm 1:1-4)

May 25, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - chaff, Psalms, spiritual growth, trees

We planted a cherry blossom tree in our front yard two years ago. Today, it does not look like much. If you drove by, you might think we stuck a shoulder-height stick in the ground. But I know it’s a tree, and soon other people will know, too. You can’t rush a tree. Psalm 1

Have You Read Some of the Negative Reviews of GES Books?

May 24, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - The importance of book reviews

Recently I wrote a blog touting the value of writing reviews of books that you have read. See here. A few days later, I went on Amazon to check and see the reviews of our books. I was encouraged to see that several of our books had fresh reviews. While reading the reviews there, I

Watch the 2022 National Conference Online

May 23, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - conference, Fellowship, online

Food and fellowship. We all want it and need it, and Free Grace people often complain about being starved of both because there may be no Free Grace churches in their area. If so, I sympathize. That’s one of the benefits of our conferences. They provide spiritual food in terms of teaching, but they also

Did Jesus Take Away the Consequences of Our Sins? Colossians 2:13-14

May 20, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Colossians 2:13-14, sin and consequences after the new birth

R. M. asks a great follow-up question to a blog I wrote entitled “What Did Jesus Purchase by His Death on the Cross?” (see here). I suggested that His death on the cross accomplished many things, but that what He purchased was the kingdom, the pearl of great price, the hidden treasure. As part of

Where Did Chafer Say We Don’t Have a Sin Problem; We Have a Son Problem?

May 18, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Chafer’s “sin problem…Son problem” statement

Morgan asks this great question, In your article from 9/1/2009, “Benefits of Christ’s Blood: Restricted and Unrestricted” (see here), you mention a very interesting quote from Chafer: “Lewis Sperry Chafer liked to say, ‘Because of Calvary, people no longer have a sin problem. Instead, they have a Son problem.’” Do you know where I can find that quote in

2022 GES National Conference Schedule

May 17, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog

Schedule: 2022 Grace Conference Schedule/ Last Days Judgments Time Location Event Details Monday, May 23 11:00-12:45 Foyer Registration 12:00-12:30 Dining Hall Lunch Serving line is open for 30 minutes starting at 12:00 12:45-12:55 Main Room Overview/Disclaimer Shawn 1:00-1:40 Main Room Plenary Session 1 Bob Wilkin, No Final Judgment for Believers (John 5:24) 2:00-2:40 Main Room

Weaving a Tapestry of Love: Lynda MacGibbon on Loving Your Neighbors

May 17, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - love, vocation

How do you love your neighbors? Since we do not have to work to earn our salvation (Eph 2:8-9; Gal 2:16), grace people are freed up to simply love our neighbors however they need to be loved. But how do you do it? In My Vertical Neighborhood, Lynda MacGibbon tells the story of moving from