One day early in my Christian life I was confronted about a heretical statement that I had made—during a job interview no less! Fortunately, the person confronting me was very gracious. The occasion was my application for a staff position with Campus Crusade for Christ in 1974. Part of the interview process was completing a

by Scott Paige I grew up in a family that thought the only way to get to heaven was to be good; if you were bad you went straight to hell. I was a very rebellious child and teenager and so religion was used to try to keep me in line. When I did something

Dear Friends of Grace Evangelical Society, No one will ever forget 2001. The images of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are permanently seared into our minds. Our prayers go out to all of those who were affected by this terrible tragedy. While 2001 will be remembered for an attack on our nation, it

The forgiveness of sins is one of the most blessed teachings of Scripture. Yet there is the potential for great confusion about God’s forgiveness. How is it, for example, that Christians, those who are totally forgiven by God, need to confess their sins to obtain God’s forgiveness (1 John 1:9)? And how can it be

by J.B. Hixson I still remember the night Dan called me. It was about 10 p.m. As a pastor it was not uncommon for me to get late night calls. This time, however, the person on the other end of the line was not one of our church members. It was Dan, my best friend,

“All of this was brought upon us in a single day, and night fell on a different world…” President George W. Bush September 20, 2001 by Bob Bryant Since September 11, we have undoubtedly been living in a different world, a world that is now focused on two specific needs. The first is the need

One day Jonathan’s mom decided to share the gospel with him. “Do you want to have Jesus live in your heart forever, son?” she asked. Since he was taught to love Jesus in Sunday school, Johnny enthusiastically answered, “Yes mommy.” So, his mom led the little boy in a prayer to ask Jesus into his

by N.N. from India Of course I am often asked why I became a Christian. My answer is a direct and simple one. I found salvation in Christ! There is not one word about the assurance of salvation in the Quran. As a Muslim I never had the confidence that my sins were forgiven, for

Sitting on a curb in East Chester, NY, Jerry sat pondering what to do. He had just checked out of his motel when he discovered his car sitting in a pool of oil. During the night all of the oil had leaked out of his engine. The car appeared to be fully functional. However, without

The following are comments by various Grace in Focus readers concerning the state of the Free Grace movement in the U.S. and abroad. They are meant to awaken the church to action. Therefore, it is our prayer that you will see the great need for the gospel of grace to be clearly taught and proclaimed