Was Zane Hodges’s View of the Saving Message Misguided, Anemic, Inconsistent, and Evasive? Part 1

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A 2019 doctoral paper by Nicholas James Claxton (available online—see here) is entitled “Faith Without Works: The Gospel According to Zane Hodges.” Claxton’s paper is irenic in tone. In his conclusion, he raises seven objections to the views and exegetical method of Hodges. I’ll briefly answer three objections in part one and the other four
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Current Issues in Salvation, Part 3: Changing Saving Faith into Saving Work 

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Many schools and pastors teach that saving faith is not mere persuasion. They call that easy believism or cheap grace. Many teach that saving faith includes turning from sins, surrender, commitment to serve Christ, and even perseverance in obedience that must follow the commitment. The words “whoever believes in Him” in John 3:16 thus become
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Is John MacArthur Certain of His Salvation, and if so, On What Basis? Also: What are Some Unclear, Difficult Passages of the Bible?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently in a series where they are answering questions from our listeners. Today, we will hear the guys respond to a question regarding John MacArthur. Is John MacArthur certain of his salvation, and if so, on what basis? In general, can a person have a false assurance? In addition, Bob will share passages he considers to be difficult to understand. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
How Can I Know My Faith is Genuine, That it is Saving Faith, That I Have Trusted Enough on Jesus?
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How can a person know their faith is genuine? Today, Bob and Shawn will be addressing this very important question. First, the guys will unpack the question of "how" a person believes. In short, faith is being persuaded that something is true. Secondly, we will hear them discuss "what" a person believes. The guys will be addressing these issues in light of passages such as John 11:25-27, and John 3:16. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Chapter 4: What is Saving Faith to Wayne Grudem?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in an on-going series where they are discussing Wayne Grudem's book "Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel." Today, they are continuing their discussion on chapter four. What is saving faith according to Wayne Grudem? Does faith include repentance? commitment? or is it something else? The guys will discuss this important issue. We hope you enjoy the show.