Repentance and Salvation – Grace Evangelical Society

What Does 2 Peter 3:9 Mean: No Perishing for the Repentant?

November 26, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Peter 3:9, Repentance and Salvation

Peter wrote, “The Lord is…not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Pet 3:9). But what did he mean? The first nine verses of the last chapter of 2 Peter, chapter 3, deal with Christ’s promise to come again and set up His kingdom. The coming false teachers will

What Did Ezekiel Mean by “Turn and Live”? Ezekiel 18:32; 33:11

November 24, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Ezekiel 18:32, Ezekiel 33:11, Repentance and Salvation, turn and live

Introduction The expression turn and live is found in Ezekiel 18:32 and 33:11. I chose that for the title of a book I wrote on repentance. But what did Ezekiel mean? And what does the Bible have to say about repentance? Most Evangelicals today believe that repentance is one of several conditions of everlasting life.

Confusion about Repentance, Faith, and Salvation

December 4, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Matthew 9:13; Acts 20:21, repentance and faith, Repentance and Salvation

Pamela writes: Over the years I had attended Calvinistic churches with my family. I do not think Calvinism is Biblical. I do not remember exactly what I googled, but I ended up at your website.  Does it matter what Bible version you use? I have heard some say only the KJV is reliable. Isn’t repentance

Sins Are Not the Issue in Regeneration

June 17, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, John 1:29, John 6:28-29, Repentance and Salvation

An interesting question came from someone who happened to see one of my blogs: I came across Bob’s Sept 1, 2019, article. While I appreciate much of what Bob says, his statement in the last paragraph was puzzling to me: “Because of the cross of Christ, our sins and our works are not the issue.”

Salvation by a Dead, Spoken-Only Faith

May 12, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - dead faith, James 2:14-26, Lordship Salvation, Repentance and Salvation, saving faith, works salvation

Last week I was contacted by a student from Israel College of the Bible who wanted to ask me some questions on Skype. We had that meeting at 11AM today, which was 7PM in Israel. During the course of our conversation, my new friend mentioned a 2015 video podcast by Dr. James White, entitled “Bob

Paul Preached Repentance and Faith (Acts 20:21)

December 16, 2019 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Acts 20:21, Repentance and Salvation, sola fide

We are nearly done with the final proofing of the second edition of our one-volume NT commentary. (The first edition came out in 2010, and we sold the last copies in January of this year.) We hope to have it in print by December 19. I’ve been going through changes that Al Valdes made in

Arguments for Salvation by Dying to Self and Walking in His Ways

November 19, 2019 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Repentance and Salvation, Salvation and self-denial

A reader of our website has a problem with our stand that salvation from eternal condemnation is by faith alone, apart from works. She wrote: I enjoyed reading your article on Acts 13:48 since I’m aware of Calvinism and did consider this verse very strong for their support.  As is life in Jesus, we read

Preaching Repentance and the Forgiveness of Sins (Luke 24:47)

February 18, 2019 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Luke 24:47, Repentance and Salvation, The Great Commission

While trying to clear out my Inbox, I found an email question that needs an answer: Many in my church think repentance of sin is a required part of being born again. How would you explain the words of Jesus after the resurrection in Luke 24:45-47? “And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the

Can Homosexuals Be Born Again Without Becoming Celibate?

February 4, 2019 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Homosexuals and salvation, Repentance and Salvation

A reader sent me an article which appeared in the February 2019 edition of Decision Magazine from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He writes, “Can I get your take on it? I wrestle with the matter because my wife and I know several gay and lesbian folks and, while we don’t agree with their lifestyle

How Can a Layman Understand Repentance and Salvation?

September 6, 2018 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Pet 3:9, Acts 2:38, Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3, Repentance and Salvation

Shawn had put a notice in our partner’s newsletter that I have started work on a book on repentance and salvation. Actually I’m only on Chapter 5 of 16. It will probably be six months or more before it is done, I think. Here is the email question: I am looking forward to your book