Gospel of John – Grace Evangelical Society

A Confusing Gospel* and Yet Good Gospel Advice

April 25, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - American Family Association, Discipleship, evangelism, Gospel of John, Martha

Nicole forwarded an April 20 Easter message from Tim Wildmon, president of the American Family Association. At the end of his short message, he gave some great advice: No one is compelled to believe this. You may read this and call it foolishness. That is your right. But if that is your view, I at

November 18, 2021

Chapter 2: What is Repentance and What is it For?

Acts 17:30, Acts 2:38, Free Grace, Gospel of John, Repentance, Wayne Grudem

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently in the middle of a series where they are responding to Wayne Grudem's book "Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel." On this episode, the guys are continuing their discussion on repentance. We will hear them discuss the significance of this term in the gospel of John. In addition, we will hear the guys address Acts 2:38, and 17:30. Join us as we seek to understand this important topic.

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Efforts to Find Repentance in John’s Gospel

July 2, 2018 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - evangelism, Gospel of John, Repentance, turning from sins

Recently one of the readers of our blog asked me to respond to a Spring 2013 Journal article from The Master’s Seminary Journal. The article was by Dr. David Croteau and was entitled, “Repentance Found? The Concept of Repentance in the Fourth Gospel.” Croteau holds to Lordship Salvation and the necessity of turning from one’s

Are Assurance Verses in John Directed to Unbelievers or Believers?

April 20, 2018 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, Eternal Security, evangelism, Gospel of John, Once saved always saved

A Free Grace friend of mine wrote an article last month dealing with the issue of whether assurance is of the essence of saving faith. (The exact title is “Does John’s Gospel Demand Belief in Eternal Security for Salvation?” It is available here.) His answer was no. One need not believe that salvation is irrevocable

The Testimony of Nathaniel: Jesus is the Son of God, the King of Israel—John 1:47-51

December 1, 2016 by Zane Hodges in Blog - Gospel of John

by Zane Hodges, excerpted from “Faith in His Name: Listening to the Gospel of John“ 1:47-48: Before Nathaniel can say anything to Jesus, or ask questions about His connection with Galilee, Jesus Himself speaks. His words affirm that Nathaniel has the integrity that ought to be the possession of anyone who lived up to the