Once Saved, Always Saved?
Ever broken a promise, failed to keep your word, or been late for an engagement? Of course you have. Now you know why many Christians are worried sick that they may [...]
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The Two Books Your Pastor Reads
My dad was a pastor and when he passed away I inherited all his books, Bibles and commentaries. When I became a pastor, I bought more Bibles and commentaries. I have quite [...]
Will I Lose My Salvation if I Keep Sinning?
I’m just gonna say it: it is not God’s will for you to live in sin. “Wait, Paul. I thought you were a grace preacher. Aren’t you supposed to accept people just as [...]
Why We Are Not a Red-Letter Church
“What kind of church are you?” I wasn’t sure how to answer the question. The lady who had rung my office was thinking of attending one of our Sunday services, but she [...]
Do Christians have a Sinful Nature?
Ever heard the one about how you have two natures wrestling inside you and the one that dominates is the one you feed the most? It’s not true. Christian, you do not have a [...]
What is the Gospel of Grace? (Acts 20:24)
Few things are more important than life itself. You might give your life for a child or a loved one. Maybe you would give your life for your country. The Apostle Paul gave [...]
Should Women Remain Silent in Church? What Does the Bible Say?
Should women stay silent in church? Hmm. Tough question. What does the Bible say? NO Act 1:14 They ALL joined together constantly in prayer, along with the WOMEN. NO Act 2:4 [...]
What does it Mean to Remove a Church’s Lampstand? What Does Revelation 2:5 Mean?
If you wanted to control people using fear and threats, you could become a Sith Lord, or you could take the good promises of Jesus, turn them inside out, and use them to [...]
Are Unfruitful Branches Lifted Up? (John 15:2)
Here is possibly the worst verse in the Bible: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit. (John 15:1-2, NIV) I say [...]
8 Signs of Hypergrace Churches
Charisma Magazine recently published an article entitled “8 signs of hyper-grace churches.” (Update: The article has been removed, but you can find it on the WayBack [...]
Five Ways Jesus Revealed Grace
Have you ever noticed that Jesus never said the word grace? Doesn’t this strike you as odd? After all, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Jesus is grace [...]
Escape to Reality 