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Tag Archives: salvation
The “Broader Framework” of Salvation at the Heart of the Apostle Paul’s Teaching
Today I wrote on Facebook that I would pay my entire retirement account if by doing so I could magically impart an understanding of the preface of Matthew J. Thomas’ new edition of Paul’s “Works of the Law” in the … Continue reading
Are You Really Saved? What To Do If You Doubt It?
I much prefer practical discussions about following Jesus to theoretical, theological discussions about Christianity, though sometimes the theoretical must be addressed because it affects the practical. Never Saved or Falling Away? I have a conflict with most evangelical pastors over … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelicals, Gospel, Holiness
Tagged baptism, believe and be baptized, eternal security, Holiness, really saved?, receiving the Holy Spirit, salvation
6 Comments
What Jesus Saves Us From
I recently saw what I assume is an atheist/agnostic cartoon. In it Jesus is knocking on the door of an ancient-looking home and saying, “Open the door so I can save you.” The voice behind the door says, “Save me … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Miscellaneous
Tagged eternal judgment, judgment, Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 3:20, salvation, woe to you
11 Comments
Faultless Before His Throne
A friend of mine from England commented on a recent post. He feels condemned a lot when I write. If you do too, I can’t write things that are less convicting, but I can share how I deal with conviction. … Continue reading
How Do We Prepare for the Judgment?
If we are judged by our works, and if sinless perfection is not the standard, what is? That question is reserved for the Judge of All, but he gives us descriptions that we need to take into account. My next … Continue reading
Escaping the Corruption That Is in the World Through Lust
In the last post we talked about the promise of the Gospel: because of grace sin will no longer have power over us, and we will escape the corruption that is in the world through lust. We talked about the … Continue reading
Eternal Security/Once Saved Always Saved
I like to find a different way to say “Eternal security is not true” than saying “Eternal security is not true.” I only do that because over the years I have discussed this false, dangerous doctrine with so many evangelicals … Continue reading
Obedience and Salvation: A Question for Evangelicals
“Though he was a Son, yet he learned obedience through the things which he suffered. And being made perfect, [Jesus] became the author of eternal salvation to those who obey him” (Heb. 5:8-9). “We [apostles] are his witnesses of these … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Evangelicals, Protestants
Tagged Acts 5:32, faith versus works, Hebrews 5:8-9, obedience, polycarp, resurrection, salvation
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What Is Salvation?
I want to strongly disagree with something true … because it is in the wrong context. At this moment, God commands all men to repent and believe that today is the day of salvation, that you are to flee from … Continue reading
The Gospel: Comment Response
Let’s take a break from Teachings That Must Not Be Lost to respond to a comment. It isn’t really a break. I’m trying to put TTMNBL posts up every two days, and this is going up on an inbetween day. … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Teachings that must not be lost
Tagged Gospel, gospel of the kingdom, Holiness, salvation, the Christ, the Messiah
3 Comments