September 1, 1991 by Art Farstad in Book Reviews

The Apostolic Fathers, Vol. 1. Translated by Kirsopp Lake. Vol. 24 in The Loeb Classical Library. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1912. 409 pp. Cloth, $15.50. When the Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society was started in mid-1988, the book and periodical reviewers were faced with the question of how far back in time one […]

September 1, 1991   in Book Reviews
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Sin, the Savior, and Salvation. By Robert P. Lightner. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991. 318 pp. Cloth, $16.95. Considering the modern confusion over the doctrines concerning salvation, a book which speaks clearly on the subject is very welcome. Dr. Robert Lightner, Professor of Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary, has written a book that will […]

September 1, 1991 by Bob Wilkin in Journal Articles

I. Introduction On three occasions (1 Cor 6:9-11, Gal 5:19-21, and Eph 5:5-7) the Apostle Paul listed various vices and then said that people who live like that “will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19-21 has been selected as the representative text for this study. It reads: Now the works of the flesh […]

September 1, 1991 by Art Farstad in Book Reviews
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First Corinthians. Alfred Martin. Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Brothers, 1989. 149 pp. plus Appendix, Select Bibliography, and Scripture Index. Cloth, $16.95. Dr. Martin served with distinction at Moody Bible Institute for thirty-two years where he taught in the Bible Department and became Vice President and Dean of Education. In his “retirement” he has kept busy writing […]

September 1, 1991   in Book Reviews

Going for the Gold. By Joe L. Wall. Chicago: Moody Press, 1991. 180 pp. Paper, $6.95. “[The] whole subject of rewards for the believer is one, I am afraid, rarely thought of by the ordinary Christian, or even the average student of the Scriptures. But it is both a joyous and solemn theme and should […]

September 1, 1991 by Bob Wilkin in Book Reviews

Home Coming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child.By John Bradshaw. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. 288 pp. Cloth, $18.95. This is not a Christian book. However, it is a book being read by many Christians and which certainly presents itself as a spiritual book. For these reasons, I believe it deserves a review. As one […]

September 1, 1991 by Zane Hodges in Grace in Focus Articles

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9 This verse ought to be familiar to every believer in Christ. Each of us needs to rely on it every day of our lives. It is by confessing our sins that […]

September 1, 1991 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.(Matt 13:44) Have you ever made a great buy–something you were delighted to obtain? It feels great to buy something you […]

September 1, 1991   in Grace in Focus Articles

Dear Sirs, My husband and I really enjoy your newsletter. We love your stand on eternal security and your clear, simple Gospel message. Thank you, MP Aurora, MN Dear GES, Your organization is not authorized by Scripture. Please remove my name from your files. Please. BS Seminole, FL Dear Bob, Just a note of thanks […]

September 1, 1991 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

A common evangelistic appeal today is: “Receive Christ and you will be saved.” While that appeal is commonly used, it is very uncommon in Scripture! Only one passage refers to “receiving Christ” as a condition of eternal life. yet there are over a hundred which refer to believing in Him as the one and only […]

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