Shawn Lazar
Shawn Lazar (DPT, McMaster Divinity College) is the pastor of Gateway United Baptist Church in Denton, TX. He has written several books and is a staff writer with Free Grace International. He is married to Abby, and they have three kids.

Shawn Lazar

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Shawn's work focuses on how God's grace in Christ affects and informs our daily lives. Join him in a thoughtful search to find insights about gracious living from God’s Word and other—sometimes surprising—places.

Six Ways to Minister to Prodigals

Most families have experienced a child who starts making self-destructive choices, leading them down a path away from their family’s values and the faith they were taught. Many parents and grandparents know what it means to stay up at night praying for their “prodigal” sons and daughters to come back “home.” How do we minister […]

The Beauty That Changes Us (Psalm 27:4)

When thinking about grace-based ways of spiritual growth, consider what David said about beauty...

“Believe”—or “Treasure”? John Piper on the Condition of Salvation

I want people to treasure Jesus...but I would never say that was the condition of salvation...

Can People Living with Dementia Be Saved?

I would be shocked if any Calvinist or Arminian pastors consistently applied their theology to someone with dementia...

Are These Quotes Free Grace Friendly?

I didn't expect a professor from this school to be this clear...

“Once-for-All” and “Again and Again”

Everyone needs to be evangelized—especially believers!

How Do You Know God Loves You Personally?

We often hear that God is loving. But how can you know that God loves you personally?

Philemon and the Art of Gospel Persuasion

The bizarre Orthodox interpretation of 1 Corinthians 3:11-15. Salvation TO hell???

Purgatory, Hell, or Eternal Rewards? Three Views of 1 Corinthians 3:11–15

The bizarre Orthodox interpretation of 1 Corinthians 3:11-15. Salvation TO hell???

Why Eternal Security Is Important for Spiritual Growth

Does eternal security really encourage sinfulness, or is it the key to health growth?

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