Grace in Focus – January 1990
National Meeting for Bible Scholars Considers the Gospel
In November there was a meeting of 500 top evangelical Bible scholars and theologians in San Diego, California. This was the national meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). The theme for the conference was “The Gospel and World Religions.” Dr. Bob Wilkin, Executive Director of GES, is a longtime member of ETS. He attended
Does Being New Creatures in Christ Guarantee Good Works in the Lives of Believers? – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Does this verse prove, as is often suggested, that all believers will live godly lives? Let’s consider what the verse actually says. It indicates that all who are in Christ—all believers—are new creations.
Letters to the Editor
I just wanted to tell you, my dear brother, your article in the AWANA Signal magazine [on Romans 8:38-39] in October [a reprint of two articles which appeared in the March and April 89 GES News] was such a blessing, such a boost, such an added assurance to me. Thank you!… As to [the idea
The States and Countries of GES
Bill Durbin, GES Mailing List Coordinator, did a computer study of our readership. Here is a summary of his findings. Texas is the leading readership state with over 1300 readers. Florida and California are next with over 200 each. Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota and Colorado run between 100 and 200 readers each. Michigan, Georgia, New