March 1, 1998   in Journal Articles

Keith W. Ward Scientist Coatesville, PA My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. […]

March 1, 1998   in Journal Articles

DAVID R. ANDERSON The Woodlands, TX In his book I Call It Heresy! A. W. Tozer makes his position of Lordship salvation clear when he says, “…true obedience is one of the toughest requirements of the Christian life. Apart from obedience, there can be no salvation, for salvation without obedience is a self-contradictory impossibility…we need […]

This article, originally published in three parts in The Kerugma Message (Nov-Dec 1991, and Spring and Winter 1992), has been slightly edited and revised and is used by permission of Kerugma, Inc. Individuals may receive The Kerugma Message at no cost by sending their name and address to Kerugma, Inc., PO Box 141167, Dallas, TX […]

March 1, 1998   in Journal Articles

ROBERT N. WILKIN Associate Editor Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society Irving, TX Editor’s note: The following is a revised form of a paper delivered at the March 30-April 1 GES Conference on repentance, held in Grapevine, TX. I. My Testimony: Many Changes of Mind Concerning Repentance While growing up in Southern California, I was […]

March 1, 1998   in Journal Articles

This article is the second chapter of Ironside’s book God’s Unspeakable Gift (London: Pickering & Inglis, 1908). He makes many excellent points, often with wit and humor. Get ready to enjoy a feast that is just as relevant today as it was 90 years ago. Ed. H. A. IRONSIDE1   “Moreover brethren I declare unto […]

March 1, 1998   in Book Reviews

The Riddle of Grace. By Scott Hoezee. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1996. 164 pp. Paper, $14.00. What does it mean to be “saved by grace” and then—as a result of that salvation—to live “graciously”? Do Christians know what it means to be a “graced people”? This is the basic thrust of the […]

January 1, 1998   in Grace in Focus Articles

by Ralph Grant Over 25 years ago, I trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior. It was like nothing I had ever experienced in my life. Overwhelmed by God’s love, I found a joy and peace that was indescribable. With perfect confidence in Christ I knew without a doubt that He had paid the […]

January 1, 1998 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Very frequently people ask us questions about salvation in the OT. Before Christ died on the cross, what did a person have to do in order to have eternal life? There is much confusion on how people were saved in the OT era. Many people mistakenly believe that prior to the cross people were saved […]

November 1, 1997   in Grace in Focus Articles

by Jeff Ropp In recent months my understanding of Matt 7:13-14 has been filled with new meaning and appreciation as a result of facing opposition to the gospel of Free Grace. Matthew 7:13-14 reads: Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there […]

November 1, 1997 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Linda is driving down the freeway with her radio tuned to a Christian station. She hears the gospel clearly proclaimed and joyfully receives the message, believing in Christ for eternal life. Tragically, one minute later a drunk driver crosses the median and hits her car, killing her instantly. Would Linda go to heaven or hell? […]

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