The first time that I heard Pastor Aaron preach was before he became our Senior Pastor. I took notes on that message and still carry around those notes in my Bible. Aaron spoke that Sunday about the importance of Assurance of Salvation in the context of “Conquering the Giant of Sharing our Faith.” I...
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Did Zane and GES change the Gospel? NO!
This post is for the benefit of a few folks on the Dispensational Free Grace facebook page who asked about my paper on the Crossless issue. I feel that the Crossless Gospel issue was mishandled by a small number of people, and caused needless hurt and division in the Free Grace movement. Much healing...
Why are Reformed/Calvinists scared to death to give people false assurance?
I was just thinking the other day, about how some Reformed/Calvinists, such as John Piper, John MacArthur, Paul Washer, Steve Estes, Francis Chan, and Tim Conway, criticize the practice of giving people a horrible thing called “false assurance.” In other words, they seem amazed that we may tell a person who “professes” Christ is...
Is it possible for Believers to have NO fruit, ever?
I just recently listened to a message by Zane Hodges, called, “Once Again: James 2.” Here is the link in case you are interested in listening to the whole message (Once again: James 2) . Here is a link to part 4 & 5 in which just the Q&A is (part 4 Q&A)....
Is getting saved like handgrenades and horseshoes, or must we hit the bullseye?
I have been reflecting recently on several of John Niemela’s messages which emphasize that a person needs to believe in the EXPLICIT content of the promise of Jesus for everlasting life. Nothing else can be added to faith in the PERSON of Christ for the absolute promise of everlasting life. Another illustration John gave...
Tribute to Dr. George Linhart, Grace Chapel, Havertown, PA
In my late teens I was introduced to a ministry called “Youth Ranch” which was a ministry popularized by Florida Bible College. It was a meeting with music and Bible teaching, and usually accompanied by a clear presentation of the Saving message of Christ every week. It was started by some local students and...