Should we be concerned about the eternal destiny of friends and loved ones who believe in salvation by faith plus works

Works salvation is the view that justification is not by faith alone, but is by faith plus works (e.g., baptism, turning from sins, and perseverance in obedience). Many who call […]

The Problem of Basing Your Religion on Feelings Hannah Whitall Smith’s Story, Part 2

When Hannah Whitall Smith grew up among the Quakers of Philadelphia in the 1830s, she found that their legalism and emphasis on inward feelings and impressions combined to make a […]

The Problem of Basing Your Religion on Feelings Hannah Whitall Smith’s Story, Part 1

Some brands of legalism are focused on obeying external rules. Think of the Pharisees trying to obey all the laws of Moses plus all the additional rules, regulations, and applications […]

Are Roman Catholics born again_

Back in 2006, a Free Grace theologian presented a message at a conference in which he argued that believing in Jesus for the promise of irrevocable everlasting life cannot be […]

A Gospel Coalition Council Member Says You Need Good Deeds for Salvation

I recently saw a quote attributed to Martin Luther that said, “Every week I preach justification by faith to my people because every week they forget it.” One of our […]

Is someone born again who believes in Jesus and yet who believes in works salvation_

The other day Shawn and I received the following email from BP who listens to our daily podcast: You said, “Well it is funny because I know some people in […]

What does a person need to do to have everlasting life, according to Dr. James White_

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, […]

John Welsey

  I’ve been reading through John Wesley’s journals and diaries for the years 1735-1738. They are fascinating. It’s interesting to read about his travels to America during this time; his […]

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