Lordship Salvation – Page 2 – Grace Evangelical Society

Why We Must Confront Lordship Salvation and Major Doctrinal Error*

March 10, 2025 by Zane Hodges in Blog - Doctrinal Error, doctrine matters, Lordship Salvation

*The following is from the conclusion of Chapter 1 of Absolutely Free: A Biblical Reply to Lordship Salvation, pp. 20-21. It goes without saying that an error of this magnitude [i.e., Lordship Salvation] cannot be dismissed as irrelevant to the life of the church. Neither can it be ignored in the vain hope that it

The Baleful Bashing of Belief

February 12, 2025 by Zane Hodges in Blog - faith as persuasion, Lordship Salvation, Romans 4:3

*The following is from the conclusion of chapter 2 of Absolutely Free: A Biblical Reply to Lordship Salvation, pp. 31-32. In a justly famous passage about Abraham, the great Biblical model of saving faith, Paul writes these words: “For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness’”

January 23, 2025

Was Dr. Ryrie Clear on Salvation?

Assurance, Believe, Dallas Seminary, Dr. Ryrie, good works, James 2:14, James 2:24, Lordship Salvation, Persevere, Salvation, Soteriology

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about Charles Ryrie’s eternal salvation position concerning James 2. Was (former DTS professor) Ryrie’s salvation message a clear and consistent one? Please listen daily and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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December 26, 2024

Do I Need the Exact Right Theology to Be Saved?

deity, John 3:16, Lordship Salvation, Salvation, saving message, theology, Trinity

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about a believer’s theology. Does a believer need to have every aspect of Biblical theology nailed down in order to be saved? Can those from various denominations, traditions or theological positions be born again? Never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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When Theology Doesn’t Fit

October 8, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Calvinism, Lordship Salvation, Luke 6:20-46, Sanctification

As a past military chaplain, as well as a civilian who currently spends a great deal of time discussing theology with others, I run into one system of theology more than any other. Some call it Calvinism. Others refer to it as Lordship Salvation. Whatever name it goes by, one of its tenets is that

A Life Hanging in the Balance

September 26, 2024 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Balance, Lordship Salvation, Rev 6:5, Rom 11:6

Like many little girls, I took ballet lessons when I was a kid. I went pretty far, even graduating to pointe in middle school. While I have long since retired my ballet shoes, one lesson that has stayed with me is the importance of balance. Any dancer worth their salt will tell you that balance

May 17, 2024

What Does Flexible Free Grace Say About Lordship Salvation and Works Salvation?

Flexible, Focused, Free Grace, John 3:16, John 5:24, John 6:35-47, Lordship Salvation, works salvation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are concluding their week-long discussion about Focused and Flexible Free Grace. Two mindsets that are against all Free Grace (or most so-called Free Grace) positions are Lordship Salvation and works salvation. What do these look like? Please listen for an interesting Biblical discussion regarding this subject!

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February 19, 2024

GES National Conference 2023 Review

2023, Activities, Camp Copass, Free Grace, GES, Lordship Salvation, National Conference, teaching

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates is interviewing a family that attended our 2023 National Conference. They talk about this family’s experience as well as Free Grace teaching. The conference offers recreation, a family atmosphere, VBS and great fellowship. The people of the GES community are fun and interesting! Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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January 8, 2024

GES National Conference 2023 Review

2023, Activities, Camp Copass, Free Grace, GES, Lordship Salvation, National Conference, teaching

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates is interviewing an attendee of our 2023 National Conference. They talk about Bernie’s testimony as well as Free Grace teaching. The conference offers recreation, a family atmosphere, VBS and great fellowship. The people of the GES community are fun and interesting! Listen and see! Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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December 28, 2023

What Is a Carnal Christian and What Is Decisionism?

carnal, carnal christian, Decision, decisionism, Heb 5:13, John 11:25-27, John 5:24, Lordship Salvation

Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are explaining words and terms related to soteriology. Is it possible to be a carnal Christian? Does believing in Christ for eternal salvation require a decision? Is faith a decision? Listen and learn on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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