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I. Introduction We of the Grace Evangelical Society—the national board, the boards of the Journal and of the GES Newsletter, as well as members in general—believe in the Church. GES is what is popularly known as a “parachurch” organization, that is, we parallel the Church in interest and activity and work alongside her, trying to […]
Gregory P. Sapaugh* I. Introduction This article is an exposition of Matt 22:1-14, commonly referred to as the parable of the wedding celebration.1 It is one of twelve parables in Matthew concerning “the kingdom of heaven” and one of three which speak of “the darkness outside.” The prevailing interpretation of the passage is that it […]
Charles C. Bing* Discipleship affects every Christian. Not only are we to be disciples, but we are to make disciples of others. But what is a disciple? The meaning of discipleship has taken on greater significance with the unabating interest in the debate over the relationship between salvation and sanctification fueled by the Lordship Salvation […]
This letter, written on March 20, 1840, is taken from Memoirs of McCheyne, ed. by Andrew A. Bonar (Chicago: The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, 1947, rep. 1976), 91-93. Our title was chosen from the words we have italicized in the first paragraph. Robert Murray McCheyne1 I do not even know your name, but I […]
Frances A. Mosher* I. Introduction Some standard hymnals are divided into topical sections such as “Worship,” “Gospel Testimony,” “Praise,” or “Invitation.” However, selections in a hymnal might also he divided according to historical, literary, and/or musical type and style. A particular type of congregational song known as the “gospel hymn” or “gospel song” (the two […]
An Ember Still Glowing: Humankind as the Image of God.Harry R. Boer. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990. 187 pp. Paper, $14.95. This book is a direct but friendly attack on the bedrock doctrines of Reformed theology by one who is himself a Reformed theologian. Boer writes boldly in an effort to salvage […]
February is a presidential month for historically-minded Americans. And rightly so. Our first and truly great President! George Washington, was born in February (Feb. 11, 1732, “Old Style” calendar, Feb. 22 “New Style”). So too was Abraham Lincoln, perhaps our greatest and most beloved President of all (Feb. 12, 1809). Their respective birthdays have been […]
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. This verse certainly is confusing for the person who understands it as dealing with how a person obtains eternal salvation from hell. Note the conditions stated. There are two. The first is […]
With some use of imagination, but sticking as closely as possible to the facts of Scripture, we are trying here to reconstruct the unbeliever’s day in court. This is a theological meditation on, and a dramatic presentation of, Rev 20:15. If you are unfamiliar with the text you might wish to study it before reading […]
You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance. –Psalm 65:11 So wrote King David centuries ago. Or perhaps he wrote this as a young man taking care of his father’s sheep. Or he might even have written it while he was a fugitive from the hatred of King Saul. It […]
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about evangelism. What is the role of evangelism...
Exodus chapter 12 tells about the institution of the Passover. The Lord struck down the firstborn of all the Egyptians. But He spared all the Israelites who...
Balaam is an interesting character. We have all heard about how his donkey talked to him. His account is found in Numbers 22–24. The Bible...
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