Grace in Focus – May/June 1994
What Is the Anathema of Galatians 1:8-9? Are All Who Preach a False Gospel Eternally Condemned?
But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. Late last
Disciples Are Made Not Born!
by Charlie Bing Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from the conclusion of an article from the Autumn 1992 issue of our Journal. The article, which appeared on pp. 27-43, was entitled, “The Making of a Disciple.” Disciples are made, not born. This is clearly evident in the life of Peter. The recurrent calls of
Eternal Salvation in the Old Testament: The Salvation of Samuel
Eternal salvation has always been by grace through faith. This was true in OT times as much as it is in NT times. If this were not so, Paul would have been wrong when he wrote: Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law
Believers Who Play With Fire Get Burned – John 15:6
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. In this section of the Upper Room Discourse (15:1-8), Jesus illustrates discipleship using the metaphor of growing grapes. Jesus presents Himself as the true