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Shawn Lazar Shawn@freegrace.in false https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ArtofGrace_Final-2.jpg https://freegrace.in/series/the-art-of-grace-podcast/ http://the-art-of-grace/ yes https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZLNZV5JG5RGBS&source=url e0551f41-80be-5dd0-a06a-ceefd0fed9ba https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 182015784 https://freegrace.in/how-to-have-assurance-of-salvation-free-grace-faq-2/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:24 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20043 If you belong to a religious tradition that mixes grace and law, or faith and works, you’ll probably lack assurance of your salvation. After all, if salvation depends on what you do, and you know that you’re undependable, you’ll never be sure that you’ve done what it takes to be saved. You might hope to […]]]> If you belong to a religious tradition that mixes grace and law, or faith and works, you’ll probably lack assurance of your salvation. After all, if salvation depends on what you do, and you know that you’re undependable, you’ll never be sure that you’ve done what it takes to be saved. You might hope to […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sun-reflected-in-calm-waters-in-wild-beach-stock-photo.jpg How to Have Assurance of Salvation (Free Grace FAQ) false no 9:13 No no https://freegrace.in/be-a-rejoicer-philippians-44-2/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:17 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20384 One of the most persistent sins in the Old Testament was grumbling and complaining against God. And if you consume the news at all, you’ll see the same grumbling in most headlines about all aspects of life. If that’s the world’s attitude, what kind of words should come out of a Christian’s mouth? Life can […]]]> One of the most persistent sins in the Old Testament was grumbling and complaining against God. And if you consume the news at all, you’ll see the same grumbling in most headlines about all aspects of life. If that’s the world’s attitude, what kind of words should come out of a Christian’s mouth? Life can […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/a-blue-fence-with-barbed-wire-near-prison-or-mental-hospital-on-the-background-of-grey-sky.jpg Be a Rejoicer (Philippians 4:4) false no 4:25 No no https://freegrace.in/johns-purpose-podcast/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:47:44 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=29308 In this episode, Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen engage in a spirited, multi-layered discussion regarding the primary purpose of the Gospel of John. The conversation explores whether the book was written as a purely evangelistic document intended to bring unbelievers to faith , or if its purpose is broader, encompassing the discipleship and spiritual deepening of the church. The hosts examine key passages, specifically the […]]]> In this episode, Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen engage in a spirited, multi-layered discussion regarding the primary purpose of the Gospel of John. The conversation explores whether the book was written as a purely evangelistic document intended to bring unbelievers to faith , or if its purpose is broader, encompassing the discipleship and spiritual deepening of the church. The hosts examine key passages, specifically the […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/gospel-john-purpose-Large.jpg John's Purpose (Podcast) false no 1:30:02 No no https://freegrace.in/do-you-have-to-believe-in-jesus-for-eternal-life-2/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:08:00 +0000 e6a8f3f0-3355-50dc-8b95-e610a34f313f Join Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen as they engage in a lively and transparent podcast to discuss a core issue within Free Grace theology: the precise nature of the saving message. The central point of debate revolves around the phrase, "Believe in Jesus for eternal life." Shawn, who has been working on an […]]]> Join Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen as they engage in a lively and transparent podcast to discuss a core issue within Free Grace theology: the precise nature of the saving message. The central point of debate revolves around the phrase, "Believe in Jesus for eternal life." Shawn, who has been working on an […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Gemini_Generated_Image_a02uuxa02uuxa02u-Medium.jpeg Do you have to "Believe in Jesus 'FOR' Eternal Life?" (Podcast) false no 59:32 No no https://freegrace.in/six-proven-steps-to-discern-gods-will-from-george-mueller/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:43:45 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=28472 Here's a proven method for discerning the will of God for specific decisions and situations.]]> Here's a proven method for discerning the will of God for specific decisions and situations.]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Muellers-Steps.jpg Six Proven Steps to Discern God’s Will (From George Mueller) false no 27:35 No no https://freegrace.in/discipleship-is-intergenerational-titus-21-10/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=28173 Do you practice ageism in discipleship?]]> Do you practice ageism in discipleship?]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Do-You-Practice-1.jpg Discipleship Is Intergenerational (Titus 2:1–10) false no 7:36 No no https://freegrace.in/the-seven-last-words-of-jesus-2/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:45:43 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=28152 Each of Jesus' seven last words speak to an existential need that we all have...]]> Each of Jesus' seven last words speak to an existential need that we all have...]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Abandoned.jpg The Seven Last Words of Jesus false no 9:46 No no https://freegrace.in/you-dont-have-to-sin-1-john-21/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:32:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=28086 Do you believe that Jesus can save you from the power of sin now? You should! Consider what John told his spiritual children...]]> Do you believe that Jesus can save you from the power of sin now? You should! Consider what John told his spiritual children...]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/If-Holiness-.jpg You Don’t Have to Sin (1 John 2:1) false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/shawn-reads-from-the-myth-of-tithing-chapter-5/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27998 What did Jesus teach about worrying about finances and trusting God to provide?]]> What did Jesus teach about worrying about finances and trusting God to provide?]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Shawn-Reads-Chapter-Five.jpg Shawn Reads from The Myth of Tithing, Chapter 5 false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/shawn-reads-from-the-myth-of-tithing-chapter-4/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27947 Christians should give according to what they have purposed in their hearts. But what are some heart issues when it comes to money and giving?]]> Christians should give according to what they have purposed in their hearts. But what are some heart issues when it comes to money and giving?]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Shawn-Reads-Chapter-Four.jpg Shawn Reads from The Myth of Tithing, Chapter 4 false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/shawn-reads-from-the-myth-of-tithing-chapter-3/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:51:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27898 Christians are under grace, not law. What grace-based principles can guide Christian giving? ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Shawn-Reads-Chapter-Three.jpg Shawn Reads from The Myth of Tithing, Chapter 3 false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/shawn-reads-from-the-myth-of-tithing-2/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:36:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27866 Popular teaching about tithing assumes that Christians are under the Law. Is that true? ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Shawn-Reads-Chapter-Two.jpg Shawn Reads from The Myth of Tithing, Chapter 2 false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/shawn-reads-from-the-myth-of-tithing/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:28:16 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27844 Everyone has heard that Christians should tithe. But is that really Biblical? What if what popularly passes for tithing is really a myth? ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Shawn-reads-the-Introduction-and-chapter-One-from-the-Muth-of-Tithing.jpg Shawn Reads from The Myth of Tithing false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/god-rescues-in-unexpected-ways-acts-271-285/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:14:39 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27829 Sometimes God chooses to save us through the skin of our teeth! ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GodSaves.jpg God Rescues in Unexpected Ways (Acts 27:1–28:5) false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/four-questions-about-baptism-how-who-when-why/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:13:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27801 Find out the how, who, when, and why of baptism! ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FourquestionsBaptism.jpg Four Questions About Baptism: How? Who? When? Why? false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/how-much-should-you-forgive-matthew-1821-35/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:42:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27732 How much forgiveness do you want from God? How much would you show to others? Why should you forgive? ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HowMuchForgive.jpg How Much Should You Forgive? (Matthew 18:21-35) false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/why-does-god-allow-christians-to-feel-completely-overwhelmed-2-corinthians-16-11/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:31:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27706 God allows us to be overwhelmed to the point of death so we will learn to trust in Him who raises the dead. ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Feel-Overwhelmed.jpg Why Does God Allow Christians to Feel Completely Overwhelmed? (2 Corinthians 1:6-11) false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/christmas-means-god-came-to-us/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:26:05 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27685 Christmas means God became man—an act of divine love and grace that reveals His deep involvement in our world, bringing hope and redemption to humanity. ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ChristmasGodwithUs.jpg Christmas Means God Came to Us! false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/how-do-you-overcome-indifference-to-suffering-2-corinthians-13-5/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27637 We would rather ignore suffering than do something about it. How can Christians be motivated to be compassionate? ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SympathytoAction.jpg How Do You Overcome Indifference to Suffering? (2 Corinthians 1:3–5) false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/eastern-orthodoxy-and-salvation-by-works/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:38:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27579 Does the Eastern Orthodox church teach salvation by works? This quote makes the answer clear... ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Eastern-Orthodoxy.jpg Eastern Orthodoxy and Salvation by Works false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/did-god-create-his-own-enemy/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:30:26 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=27546 Did God create Satan? Is He unable to destroy the devil? ]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GodCreateEnemy.jpg Did God Create His Own Enemy? false no 12:47 No no https://freegrace.in/is-grace-a-lisence-to-sin/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:32:17 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=23547 Is grace a license to sin? That is one of the most common objections to Free Grace theology and to the grace message in particular. People are afraid that if you teach that salvation really is by grace, through faith in Christ, and given as a gift totally apart from your behavior, that will encourage […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Grace-Liscense-1.jpg Is Grace A License To Sin? false no 10:01 No no https://freegrace.in/where-did-god-come-from/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:03:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=22980 Reece (10 years old) asks: “If something can’t come from nothing, where did God come from?” Answer: Great question, Reece. That’s also an age-old question. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle asked it. And so have most of the great teachers in Christianity. Let me give you two different kinds of answers. First, there’s the answer […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WhereDidGod1.jpg Where Did God Come From? false no 7:35 No no https://freegrace.in/the-reward-too-is-of-grace-1-corinthians-35-8/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:05:11 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=22906 One of the mistakes that Free Grace people can make in discipleship is to lose sight of how eternal rewards are also a matter of grace. In one of the most crucial passages on rewards in the New Testament (i.e., 1 Cor 3:5-8), Paul has something to say about whether we really “earn” our rewards: […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reward-of-Grace.jpg “The Reward Too Is of Grace” (1 Corinthians 3:5-8) false no 11:30 No no https://freegrace.in/ten-types-of-works-salvation/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:58:47 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=22838 The gospel is so very simple. The Son of God became a man, died on the cross for your sins, and rose again from the dead three days later so that He could offer us salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, totally apart from our works. Faith is merely the instrument through which we […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TenTypes.jpg Ten Types of Salvation by Works false no 18:58 No no https://freegrace.in/is-justification-by-believing-but-sanctification-by-struggling/ Tue, 16 May 2023 07:39:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=22427 Tucker Carlson recently said, “I should say at the outset, I’m an Episcopalian, so don’t take any theological advice from me because I don’t have any. I grew up in the shallowest faith tradition that’s ever been invented. It’s not even a Christian religion at this point, I say with shame.” That’s a sad evaluation […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/One-Great-Principle.jpg Is Justification by Believing, but Sanctification by Struggling? false no 11:56 No no https://freegrace.in/is-the-gospel-relevant-to-the-death-of-a-pet/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:55:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=22075 In January, we adopted a calico kitten that we named Beans. She was intelligent and affectionate. I called her my “theology kitty” because she’d sleep in my lap or among the piles of books in my library as I studied and wrote. She was a delightful addition to the household. Then last week, while the […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Is-the-gospel-relevant-to-the-death-of-a-pet.jpg Is the Gospel Relevant to the Death of a Pet? false no 18:58 No no https://freegrace.in/does-your-church-know-about-neurodiversity/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=21271 Not everyone’s brains are wired the same. We consider some behaviors “normal” and other behaviors “atypical.” I’m thinking about things such as paying attention, reasoning, problem-solving, emotional control, comprehending texts, interpreting social cues, and sensitivity to sound and touch. Over the decades, we’ve learned more about the natural range of human behaviors and neurology. In […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/down-syndrome.jpg Does Your Church Know About “Neurodiversity”? false no 16:48 No no https://freegrace.in/pay-attention-proverbs-420/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:02:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20854 One of the hardest things about parenting is getting my kids to pay attention. Getting them to remember instructions has been very challenging. I know they’re capable of it. They have amazing memories…when they want to! They can remember, down to the penny, how much money I owe them for doing chores. Or they can […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HardPayAttention.jpg Pay Attention! (Proverbs 4:20) false no 9:41 No no https://freegrace.in/drawing-on-the-lords-power-for-deliverance/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:08:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20697 Are you still hopeful about the Christian life or are you just about ready to give up? Have you been burned out for so long that you’re not sure how much longer you can go on? You can get so beat down by sin that you don’t know what’s possible for Christ to do for […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PossibleCare.jpg Drawing on the Lord’s Power for Deliverance false no 11:15 No no https://freegrace.in/dont-begin-the-year-with-law/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:14:08 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20653 Have you made your New Years’ resolutions? What are you planning? Will you go to the gym regularly? Cut out carbs? Buckle down on learning that new language? Save more money? Drink more water and less alcohol? Read the Bible in a year? Do you know what those resolutions are? Laws. They’re little-“l” laws you […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Instead-of-being-occupied-with-more-legalistic-New-Years-resolutions-lets-become-fully-occupied-with-Christ..jpg Don’t Begin the Year with Law false no 6:40 No no https://freegrace.in/does-god-want-you-to-become-independent/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:11:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20631 As my kids get older, it’s satisfying to see them do more and more on their own. Today, Daphne spent five hours working on a horse ranch. She won’t be paid any money; she’s earning riding lessons. At breakfast, Abby was teaching Scout how to make oatmeal. She already knows how to make the instant […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Spiritual-maturity-is-doing-less-and-less-without-Jesus-and-more-and-more-through-Him..jpg Does God Want You to Become Independent? false no 6:40 No no https://freegrace.in/is-it-your-responsibility-to-squeeze-out-grapes/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:27:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20518 All Christians are designed to be fruitful. Jesus compared us to branches on a vine, and in John 15:1-5, He presented four possibilities of fruitfulness: you can bear no fruit, some fruit, more fruit, or much fruit (see here). However, it is worth pointing out that you can take two very different approaches to the […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Yielding-fruit-for-the-Lord-comes-by-yielding-your-life-to-Him.-www.freegrace.in_.jpg Is It Your Responsibility to Squeeze Out Grapes? false no 5:22 No no https://freegrace.in/four-degrees-of-fruitfulness-john-151-5/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:08:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20514 I’m growing a Meyer lemon tree in a container in my kitchen. It’s inside the house because they’ll die in the cold, so it’ll stay in my kitchen until spring. I grew it from seed. It’s now a seedling with leaves, and I hope that, in a few years, it will start to flower and […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/listen-to-grace-www.freegrace.in_.png Four Degrees of Fruitfulness (John 15:1-5) false no 7:15 No no https://freegrace.in/giving-sowing-and-reaping-2-corinthians-96-8-principles-of-grace-giving/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:50:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20503 Christians are not under a legalistic obligation to give money to support other Christians. You should never feel condemned for not giving. And you certainly should never think that your salvation depends upon it. Everlasting life is free (Rom 6:23). God loved you while you were still a sinner (Rom 5:8), so His love for […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/springtime-spring-seasonal-work-planting-in-cultivated-soil-of-pumpkin-seed.jpg Giving, Sowing, and Reaping (2 Corinthians 9:6, 8) (Principles of Grace Giving) false no 8:19 No no https://freegrace.in/does-god-curse-christians-who-dont-tithe-malachi-37-12-principles-of-grace-giving/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:57:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20493 Has a preacher ever accused you of robbing God because you don’t tithe, or threatened you with a curse if you didn’t donate to your church or to another ministry? Christendom is filled with messages of fear and condemnation about giving that are designed to get you to open up your wallet. And these threats […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/robbingtithes.jpg Does God Curse Christians Who Don’t Tithe? (Malachi 3:7-12) (Principles of Grace Giving) false no 6:09 No no https://freegrace.in/christians-can-fall-away-from-the-faith-osas-vs-pots/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:13:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20389 People often confuse the doctrine of eternal security with the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. But the two are entirely different things and operate according to different principles. Free Grace people believe in eternal security, popularly called Once Saved, Always Saved (or OSAS for short), while Calvinists believe in the perseverance of the […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/old-shipwreck.jpg Christians Can Fall Away from the Faith: OSAS vs POTS false no 6:56 No no https://freegrace.in/your-true-occupation-colossians-322-24/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:42:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20385 Does your mind get stressed with thoughts and speculations about the future? Are you constantly thinking about tomorrow—about dreams, plans, and visions? Are you always thinking about what other people think about you? God gave you a mind, so you can’t help but think. The question is what should you be preoccupied with? Well, what […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/brain-model-and-red-wooden-cube.jpg Your True Occupation (Colossians 3:22-24) false no 4:48 No no https://freegrace.in/be-a-rejoicer-philippians-44/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:09:16 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20379 One of the most persistent sins in the Old Testament was grumbling and complaining against God. And if you consume the news at all, you’ll see the same grumbling in most headlines—about all aspects of life! If that’s the world’s attitude, what kind of words should come out of a Christian’s mouth? Life can be […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/a-blue-fence-with-barbed-wire-near-prison-or-mental-hospital-on-the-background-of-grey-sky.jpg Be a Rejoicer (Philippians 4:4) false no 4:25 No no https://freegrace.in/did-abraham-tithe-principles-of-grace-giving/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:56:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20369 Is tithing Biblical? We’re exploring what giving looks like under grace. Some people point to Abraham as an example of tithing. Isn’t that what he did before the Mosaic Law was given? And doesn’t the New Testament also show that Abraham practiced tithing, indicating that’s our model under grace? Although some people claim that Abraham […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/gold-coins-in-and-around-a-copper-bowl-feels-like-pirates-stolen-treasure-.jpg Did Abraham Tithe? (Principles of Grace Giving) false no 4:08 No no https://freegrace.in/is-tithing-a-myth-principles-of-grace-giving/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:49:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20365 What should the Free Grace attitude be towards tithing? Doing ministry takes money. And if you’ve spent any time in Evangelical circles, you’ll have heard about tithing. There’s a widespread expectation that God calls Christians to give 10% of their income to the Church. We’re told that’s what God’s people did in the Old Testament […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/jar-of-money-cash-donations-appreciated-contributions-tips-collection-with-hand-in-frame.jpg Is Tithing a Myth? (Principles of Grace Giving) false no 5:38 No no https://freegrace.in/eternal-life-never-dies-a-reminder-from-watchman-nee/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:42:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20331 One of my very favorite theologians is Watchman Nee, the great Chinese evangelist, preacher, and martyr. He was one of the very first Christians I ever read. What did Nee believe about the doctrine of once saved, always saved? Not everyone believes that salvation is eternally secure, but they should. Nee believed it was. He […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Watchman-Nee-Meme-1.png Eternal Life Never Dies: A Reminder from Watchman Nee false no 4:37 No no https://freegrace.in/the-commonsense-reason-why-satan-emphasizes-lies/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20341 Jesus called Satan a liar and the father of lies. Lying is a major part of how Satan attacks you. But have you ever wondered why lying is so important to Satan’s schemes? Here's a very common-sensical reason. When Satan went to Eve, he attacked her through her mind. He led her to question God’s […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/gargoyle-sculpture-over-paris-cityscape-ile-de-france-france.jpg The Commonsense Reason Why Satan Emphasizes Lies false no 4:37 No no https://freegrace.in/what-principles-help-make-a-christian-marriage-successful/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:16:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20312 Christians are called to love their neighbors (Mark 12:31). Of course, that also applies to your spouse (Col 3:19; Titus 2:4). Did you realize your wife or husband is your closest neighbor? But loving your neighbor is a broad command—it tells you to do good without telling you what good you should do. So how […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wedding-rings-background.jpg What Principles Help Make a Christian Marriage Successful? false no 16:52 No no https://freegrace.in/you-cant-depend-on-christian-service-to-be-your-strength/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:46:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20300 Are you active in Christian service? According to one survey, 43% of evangelicals are considered “highly active” in their local churches, while only 16% of Catholics are (see here). It seems that most evangelicals are not serving as much as they should. But what is your motivation for service? And how does having the wrong […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/burnt-matches-concept-for-highly-prevalent-resident-burnout-highly-prevalent-resident-burnout-.jpg You Can’t Depend on Christian Service to Be Your Strength false no 4:02 No no https://freegrace.in/do-you-have-to-endure-to-the-end-to-be-saved-matthew-2413-free-grace-faq/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:24:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20296 Question: If believers are eternally secure, why did Jesus say, “He who endures to the end will be saved”? Doesn’t that show you need to keep believing and doing good work to the end of your life to go to heaven when you die? Answer: Whenever the Bible speaks about salvation, you must find out […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/My-project-1-3.png Do You Have to Endure to the End to Be Saved? (Matthew 24:13) (Free Grace FAQ) false no 7:06 No no https://freegrace.in/why-you-should-be-happy-when-god-says-no/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20282 God answers every prayer. Sometimes it’s with a “Yes,” but often His answer is “No!” You might think getting a “No” is disappointing. But you should be happy about it. Why are you disappointed when God says “No” to your prayers? Is it because you’re so invested in your plans that you can’t stand to […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/washout-rain-flood-damaged-badly-washed-out-road.jpg Why You Should Be Happy When God Says “No!” false no 3:36 No no https://freegrace.in/principles-of-grace-giving-give-where-youre-fed-galatians-66/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:51:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20269 Giving to support the work of spreading the gospel and preaching God’s Word is a practical act of discipleship and an exercise of faith. But where should you give, and to whom should you give? Unlike giving under the Old Covenant, which had very specific rules, percentages, and timelines, New Testament giving is much freer, […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/My-project-1-2.png Give Where You’re Fed (Principles of Grace Giving) false no 3:15 No no https://freegrace.in/giving-is-an-act-of-faith-proverbs-39/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:54:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20224 Why does God want you to give money to support the work of spreading the gospel? You might think the answer is obvious—isn’t it because God needs your money to get the job done? And yet, as soon as you put the matter that way, you know that’s the wrong answer. God created the universe […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/close-up-of-freshly-harvested-vegetables-in-the-hands-of-the-farmer-in-the-organic-garden-.jpg Principles of Grace Giving: Giving Is an Act of Faith (Proverbs 3:9) false no 3:47 No no https://freegrace.in/is-the-grace-message-against-godly-living-no/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:42:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20217 Grace and work don’t mix. You’re either saved by one or the other but never by a mixture of both. But even though grace excludes works as a basis of salvation, does that mean Free Grace theology is against godly living? Religious people find it very hard to believe that God relates to you based […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/instructor-sets-the-cone-driving-school-concept.jpg Is the Grace Message Against Godly Living? No! false no 3:25 No no https://freegrace.in/are-you-treating-jesus-like-supplemental-insurance/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:34:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20213 One of the hardest things about communicating the grace message to religious people is getting them to see they’re not believing in Jesus for what He promised. That can be hard because they often do believe in Jesus for something—but for something less than what He is. Do you know what supplemental health insurance is? […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/medical-insurance-background.jpg Are You Treating Jesus Like Supplemental Insurance? false no 4:25 No no https://freegrace.in/you-can-receive-christ-as-savior-without-taking-him-as-lord/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:11:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20199 A “hostile takeover” refers to “the acquisition of one company by another corporation against the wishes of the former.” If the Christian life is a kind of takeover, is it hostile? Jesus is Lord and wants to exercise that Lordship over your entire life—over your every thought, word, and deed. However, making Jesus “Lord of […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/stock-trading-specialist-at-work.jpg You Can Receive Christ as Savior Without Taking Him as Lord false no 4:48 No no https://freegrace.in/echoes-of-the-gospel-in-wonder-woman-2017/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:54:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20194 In Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis used the term “deeper magic” as a metaphor for the gospel. He didn’t explicitly put in a Christian sermon, but the concepts still rang out clearly in the story. Likewise, if you listen carefully to culture, you’ll hear echoes of gospel themes—echoes of that “deeper magic”—present in secular […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/download-e1668719301727.jpg Echoes of the Gospel in Wonder Woman (2017) false no 6:55 No no https://freegrace.in/is-there-nothing-good-in-you-romans-718/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:54:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20160 Paul almost makes a very serious spiritual mistake in Romans 7:18. As we’ll see, he avoids it. But if you don’t understand the error, chances are you might make it. Here’s what Paul wrote, For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For the desire to do what is […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/taking-off-airplane-from-the-runwayat-sunset.jpg Is There Nothing Good in You? (Romans 7:18) false no 4:47 No no https://freegrace.in/mr-fact-mr-faith-and-mr-feeling-go-for-a-walk/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:06:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20154 God created men and women to live by faith. He also made us with emotions. Faith and feelings are two essential aspects of our humanity. But somewhere along the way, they can get out of order, negatively impacting your Christian walk. Paul wrote: For we know that our old self was crucified with him so […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/three-boys-walking-on-hill.jpg Mr. Fact, Mr. Faith, and Mr. Feeling Go for a Walk… false no 4:40 No no https://freegrace.in/do-yout-put-your-confidence-in-jesus-for-everything/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:19:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20143 Someone said, “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” What makes you feel confident? And more specifically, where do you put your confidence in living the Christian life day by day? Even when you believe in Jesus for salvation and know for sure that you’ll spend eternity with God, where do you put […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/senior-couple-buying-groceries-in-supermarket.jpg Do You Put Your Confidence in Jesus for Everything? false no 4:38 No no https://freegrace.in/dont-ignore-the-saving-life-of-christ/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:03:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20139 Can you overemphasize Jesus’ death on the cross? That’s hard to imagine, but one way comes to mind. I love preaching the cross. It’s central to everything I believe about Jesus, God, and the way of salvation. I consider myself a “theologian of the cross.” But there's a danger there. How so? You can put […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wooden-cross-with-text-he-is-risen-on-grey-background-reminder-of-jesus-sacrifice-and-christ.jpg Don’t Ignore the Saving Life of Christ false no 4:38 No no https://freegrace.in/should-you-do-good-deeds-to-be-seen-or-not/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:06:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20115 Do you want people to notice the good things you do or not? Jesus said two things about that question that might appear contradictory, but the harmonization is both simple, and it reveals something crucial about Christian living. On the one hand, Jesus said He wanted His disciples to do good works that other people […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/back-side-of-audience-taking-photo-by-cellphone-the-speaker-with-podium-and-presentation.jpg Should You Do Good Deeds to Be Seen or Not? false no 9:13 No no https://freegrace.in/how-to-have-assurance-of-salvation-free-grace-faq/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:46:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20039 If you belong to a religious tradition that mixes grace and law, or faith and works, you’ll probably lack assurance of your salvation. After all, if salvation depends on what you do, and you know that you’re undependable, you’ll never be sure that you’ve done what it takes to be saved. You might hope to […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sun-reflected-in-calm-waters-in-wild-beach-stock-photo.jpg How to Have Assurance of Salvation (Free Grace FAQ) false no 9:13 No no https://freegrace.in/have-you-ever-considered-that-worrying-is-a-sin-matthew-634/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:05:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20034 I often wake up around 3 am. If I can’t fall back asleep immediately, I’ll get up to read, write, or pray. But sometimes, I wake up with my mind racing. Late last month, I woke up, and worries flooded my mind, my chest tightened, and I started overthinking all the potentials, possibilities, and pitfalls […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/young-stressed-man-touching-head-while-sitting-by-bed-after-sleepless-night.jpg Have You Ever Considered that Worrying Is a Sin? (Matthew 6:34) false no 6:38 No no https://freegrace.in/caleb-rested-in-the-promise-heroes-of-the-life-of-faith/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20030 The Old Testament is full of examples of godly men and women who got the victory by resting in faith in the promises of God. If you’ve ever wondered how you can live a life of faith—a life of rest—then I will be exploring these wonderful heroes and heroines of the faith. For example, think […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/grapes-.jpg Caleb Rested in the Promise (Heroes of the Life of Faith) false no 4:36 No no https://freegrace.in/the-father-knows-all-about-your-busted-minivan/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20026 Do you depend upon Christ moment-by-moment—for big things and little things? Two weeks ago, while backing out of the driveway, we ran over a child’s scooter with a loud crunch and a pop. We blew a tire. The next day I went to the tire store and found that all the remaining tires were in […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/technician-or-garage-worker-lie-down-under-the-car-and-use-lantern-to-guide-for-fix-the-problem.jpg The Father Knows All About Your Busted Minivan false no 4:51 No no https://freegrace.in/how-to-get-started-in-preaching/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:56:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=20021 People sometimes ask me how to get started in preaching. Well, I didn’t get started in preaching by preaching, but by witnessing. A few months after I was born again, I started telling people about Jesus and the first group I remember going to were the kids at the Muslim Student Association. (That was an […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/group-of-religious-people-in-a-church.jpg How to Get Started in Preaching false no 3:12 No no https://freegrace.in/does-spanking-your-kids-contradict-grace/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:58:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19962 I believe in sanctification by grace, not by law. However, does that mean grace-based parents shouldn’t discipline their kids? Does grace require you to let your kids run free without rules or consequences? To paraphrase Paul, “Absolutely not!” Grace doesn’t eliminate the law—it clarifies the role the law plays. That was a significant emphasis in […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wooden-spoon.jpg Does Spanking Your Kids Contradict Grace? false no 3:49 No no https://freegrace.in/are-you-assuming-christs-absence-from-your-life/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:40:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19949 Your vocabulary matters. The words and phrases you use shape your understanding of what it means to live a normal Christian life. There are many ways that our Christian vocabulary—our Christianese—can obscure the saving message. But it can just as quickly obscure essential sanctification truths. For example, at the beginning of a church service, have […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/words-matter.jpg Are You Assuming Christ’s Absence From Your Life? false no 3:00 No no https://freegrace.in/whats-the-difference-between-a-true-and-false-believer-free-grace-faq/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:23:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19946 People who believe in salvation by works often wonder about the difference between true believers and false believers. In part, I think they ask that question because they lack assurance. They wonder, “Am I really a believer? How can I know?” Since they think salvation depends partly on how you act, they often think the […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/questionnaire-with-two-choices-on-green-blackboard.jpg What’s the Difference Between a True and False Believer? (Free Grace FAQ) false no 3:32 No no https://freegrace.in/dont-skip-a-step-in-your-walk-with-christ/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:48:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19942 The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked (1 John 2:6). Quick question: How did Abraham get from Ur to Canaan? Step by step. How did the Israelites go from Egypt to the Promised Land? Step by step. And how do you live the Christian life? The same way. […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/painted-bear-footprints-on-pavement.jpg Don’t Skip a Step in Your Walk With Christ false no 2:11 No no https://freegrace.in/here-are-five-reasons-why-adam-and-eve-didnt-lose-their-salvation-free-grace-faq/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:02:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19897 I often hear this objection to eternal security: “If you can’t lose your salvation, how do you explain Satan falling away? And what happened to Adam and Eve?” What happened to Satan, Adam, and Eve was tragic, but here are five reasons they didn’t lose their salvation. First, salvation didn’t exist before the fall. Some […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/apple-picking.jpg Here Are Five Reasons Why Adam and Eve Didn’t Lose Their Salvation (Free Grace FAQ) false no 5:03 No no https://freegrace.in/a-major-reason-people-neglect-their-spiritual-gifts-1-timothy-414/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:04:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19801 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders (1 Timothy 4:14, emphasis added). The Holy Spirit gives every believer a spiritual gift, and as Paul implied to Timothy, you can neglect it. Why would you do […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/classroom-meeting-conducted-in-pleasant-informal-atmosphere.jpg A Major Reason People Neglect Their Spiritual Gifts (1 Timothy 4:14) false no 3:22 No no https://freegrace.in/are-children-blank-slates-when-it-comes-to-the-gospel/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:56:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19798 Every generation needs to be evangelized—and that starts at home. Parents and grandparents are responsible for telling their kids that Jesus died for them on the cross, rose again from the dead, and now offers them everlasting life simply by believing in Him for it. You’ll have to tell them more than once before those […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/children-using-sidewalk-chalk-in-their-neighborhood.jpg Are Children Blank Slates When It Comes to the Gospel? false no 2:59 No no https://freegrace.in/do-atheists-have-less-purpose-than-a-light-switch%ef%bf%bc/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:44:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19790 Have you heard that one in four “practicing Christian millennials” believe the church is irrelevant? A quarter! And those are kids in the church. Proverbs says: Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds (Proverbs 27:23). Parents, teachers, and pastors need to know the “condition of their flocks.” If young […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/finger-turn-on-or-off-on-light-switch-on-wall-at-home-energy-saving-power-electrical.jpg Do Atheists Have Less Purpose Than a Light Switch? false no 4:28 No no https://freegrace.in/why-are-you-spiritually-burnt-out/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:37:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19778 “The more I did, the less happened,” Major Ian Thomas reflected. “Thus by the age of nineteen, I had been reduced to a state of complete exhaustion spiritually, until I felt there was no point in going on” (Edman, They Found the Secret, p. 169). Major Thomas remembered his early years as a Christian when […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/two-burned-out-wooden-matches-on-black.jpg Why Are You Spiritually Burnt Out? false no 3:36 No no https://freegrace.in/out-of-four-areas-of-growth-only-one-really-matters/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:48:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19660 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people (Luke 2:52). You will notice that Jesus grew on four different levels. The boy from Bethlehem grew up to become the man from Nazareth, and He matured and experienced normal development along the following lines— First, He grew intellectually in […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/growth.jpg Out of Four Areas of Growth Only One Really Matters false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/god-has-four-responses-to-sin/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:41:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19656 God is holy, righteous, and just. Each of those terms spells out a different response to sin. Because God is holy, He hates sin. For example: “Do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love perjury, for I hate all this”—this is the LORD’s declaration (Zech 8:17). Because God is […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/divine-light-in-the-gethsemane-garden-mount-of-olives-jerusalem-israel.jpg God Has Four Responses to Sin false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/what-every-prodigal-child-needs-to-realize/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:45:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19618 God has plenty of prodigal children. How can they get back on the right path? Prodigals need to realize that you can't live without your Father. In the parable, the prodigal son tried to live his life on his own terms, based on his own resources, dreams, and desires (Luke 15:11-32). And what happened? Everything […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/young-pigs-in-hog-farms-pig-industry.jpg What Every Prodigal Child Needs to Realize false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/gods-not-so-secret-plan-for-you/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:47:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19635 Do you want to know God’s plan for you? It’s simple. God’s plan for you is Jesus. In fact, God has no plans for you outside of Jesus. The Father’s plans for you are entirely Christo-centric, that is, centered on Christ. For example, God determined that the only way to Him is through Jesus: Jesus […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/top-secret-concept-finding-hidden-secret-data-and-values-.jpg God’s Not-So-Secret Plan for You false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/heres-why-moses-was-completely-useless/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:35:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19631 Have you ever felt completely useless? That can be good for your spiritual growth. Consider what happened to Moses. According to Luke: Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his speech and actions. When he was forty years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites. […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/whole-and-broken-light-bulbs-on-yellow-background.jpg Here’s Why Moses Was Completely Useless false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/does-the-bible-ever-say-were-saved-by-faith-alone/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:53:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19622 Have you ever heard someone say: “The Bible never says we’re saved by faith alone!” Let’s admit, they’re right. That phrase doesn’t appear in the NT. Martin Luther, the great Reformer, added the word “alone” to his translation of Rom 3:28. Here is what Paul said: For we conclude that a person is justified by […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/martin-luther-statue-dresden-germany-1.jpg Does the Bible Ever Say We’re Saved by Faith “Alone”? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/god-loves-the-unlovable/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:47:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19619 The Greek poet Ovid said, “If you want to be loved, be loveable.” That sums up society’s conditional love. Think of how we treat celebrities. The public’s love of celebrities is very fickle, depending entirely on what they do: “To be considered famous or have celebrity status doesn’t just involve being in a bunch of […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/north-american-porcupine-erethizon-dorsatum-also-known-as-canadian-porcupine-or-common-porcupine.jpg God Loves the Unlovable false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/without-church-youll-grow-cold/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:23:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19604 As fall settles in and the nights come quicker and cooler, I enjoy sitting outside by a fire. Who isn’t mesmerized by the flicking flames and the glowing red embers of a roaring fire pit? Those embers remind me that Christianity is a relationship with Jesus and His people. After all, a Christian is someone […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/campfire-in-woods.jpg Without Church, You’ll Grow Cold false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/jesus-is-bigger-than-your-biggest-problems-colossians-115-17/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19594 How big are your problems? And more importantly, how big is your view of Jesus? If the Christian life means living in dependence upon Christ for every situation you can face in this world, then you need to be sure of how big Jesus is to be sure that you can trust Him in your […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/colorful-background-resembling-galaxy.jpg Jesus Is Bigger Than Your Biggest Problems (Colossians 1:15-17) false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/two-kinds-of-justification-invisible-and-visible/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19536 People often struggle with the apparent disagreement between Paul and James over justification. But there isn’t a disagreement between them because the Bible teaches two kinds of justification. As Paul said, For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God (Rom 4:2). Paul, who repeatedly taught justification […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wick-with-fire-emitting-light-in-the-dark-the-concept-of-removing-darkness-with-a-flame-.jpg Two Kinds of Justification—Invisible and Visible? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/whats-driving-your-train/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19523 Here’s a simple illustration of how Bible truth should take precedence over emotions in your life. Think of your life like a train. A train consists of a locomotive and all the railway cars that it pulls. Locomotives can be powered by different kinds of engines, such as steam, diesel, or electricity. Likewise, the locomotive […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/amazing-industrial-landscape-with-old-locomotive.jpg What’s Driving Your Train? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/whose-obedience-makes-you-righteous-romans-519/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19519 Obedience matters to salvation, but maybe not in the way you think. Do you want to be righteous before God? Do you want Him to see you as good—as really good? Do you want God’s approval so you can be certain your heavenly Father does not just love you reluctantly but wholeheartedly? How can you […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/woman-s-hand-showing-number-one.jpg Whose Obedience Makes You Righteous (Romans 5:19)? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/should-you-pray-for-things-god-has-already-done/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:18:10 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19507 What would you think if you heard someone pray, “Lord, please send the Messiah to come and save us from our sins?” Wouldn’t you say to her, “I have good news! You don’t need to pray that prayer. God has already sent the Messiah. His name is Jesus.” But if she insisted on begging God […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/worship.jpg Should You Pray for Things God Has Already Done? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/pauls-church-planting-method-in-seven-steps/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19477 How do you go about planting a church? We need more churches worldwide—especially grace-based churches—but who will start them? Here’s a quick overview of Paul’s church planting method. No one chapter in the Bible describes it, but you get the general idea from the Book of Acts and the comments made in Paul’s epistles. Here’s […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/the-ramban-synagogue-is-the-oldest-functioning-synagogue-in-the-old-city-jerusalem-israel-its.jpg Paul’s Church Planting Method in Seven Steps false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/thief-or-shepherd%ef%bf%bc/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19441 Everyone loves John 10:10, but we tend only to quote the last half of the verse. Here’s the whole thing: “A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance” (John 10:10). Jesus was drawing a contrast. He called Himself the […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/herd-of-sheeps-in-autumn-mountains.jpg Thief or Shepherd? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/performance-based-vs-promise-based/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19437 I’m on a quest for a grace-based spirituality. That’s not what most of you are familiar with. Instead, you’re familiar with performance-based spiritualities where God’s relationship—His love for you—depends on what you do for Him. But what if spirituality is more about what God does for you? It might be hard to imagine the difference […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/promise.jpg Performance-Based Vs. Promise-Based false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/when-politicians-use-works-salvation-to-support-war/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19402 Legalistic religion is usually manipulative. The threat of hell, and the promise of heaven, are used by religion to motivate people to do things they otherwise wouldn’t do. For example, the doctrine of salvation-by-works has often been used to convince young men to kill and be killed in holy wars. We’re all familiar with that […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/re-enactor-dressed-as-russian-soviet-infantry-soldier-of-world-war-ii-with-sub-machine-gun-weapon.jpg When Politicians Use Works Salvation to Support War false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/should-christians-fear-societys-collapse/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19387 I’m a recovering news junky. I’ve read newspapers for most of my life. And before entering the ministry, I worked for newspapers (on the production side). I love the fast-paced environment, where editors and journalists argue, debate, and prod each other to chase down leads, find just the right interviewee, and break the most important […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/demonstration-against-police.jpg Should Christians Fear Society’s Collapse? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/seeking-comes-before-finding%ef%bf%bc/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19226 “Don’t let your heart be troubled,” Jesus said to the disciples in the upper room. He was nearing the end of His earthly ministry, but they didn’t know it yet. “Believe in God, believe also in me,” He continued. “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/boy-on-a-search.jpg Seeking Comes Before Finding false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/is-christianity-based-on-fear%ef%bf%bc/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19223 Bertrand Russell, the famous atheist, claimed: “Religion is based, I think, primarily and mainly upon fear. It is partly the terror of the unknown and partly, as I have said, the wish to feel that you have a kind of elder brother who will stand by you in all your troubles and disputes. Fear is […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/young-hipster-guy-being-scared-or-terrified-over-grey-studio-background-negative-human-emotions-and.jpg Is Christianity Based on Fear? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/do-you-struggle-with-hasty-decisions%ef%bf%bc/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19220 Have you ever made a hasty, life-changing decision in a moment of doubting God? David did. You see it in 1 Samuel 26-27. King Saul was hunting David. He was surviving in the wilderness, in the nooks and crannies of the hills, hiding from cave to cave. His life was miserable—but at least he had […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/group-of-paper-planes-with-long-tangled-paths-on-a-green-background-.jpg Do You Struggle with Hasty Decisions? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/jerry-springer-pharisees%ef%bf%bc/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19217 Do you remember The Jerry Springer Show? Did you watch it? (Be honest!) It was both denounced as trash TV and celebrated as America’s “infamous guilty pleasure.” Springer took all of America’s most bizarre dysfunctional and deviant behavior and put it in front of daytime TV cameras. There were kung-fu hillbillies, adults who lived like […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hand-holding-a-tv-remote-control-while-watching-tv.jpg Jerry Springer Pharisees false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/can-you-study-theology-and-forget-jesus%ef%bf%bc/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19209 I heard an Orthodox Bishop make an interesting confession. Hilarion Alfeyev is a world-renown scholar with two doctoral degrees in theology, including one from Oxford, the author of numerous theology books (several of which I own and enjoy), and also a talented classical composer. But after a long career in the church and the academy, […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/target-bullseye.jpg Can You Study Theology and Forget Jesus? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/is-it-a-sin-not-to-attend-church/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19189 “Is it a sin to not go to church?” Before answering that question, let me clarify that “church” is not so much a place where you go but an identity that you have. The church is not the building but the Body. If you believe in Jesus for eternal life, you belong to the church, […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/black-wooden-church-budakirkja.jpg Is It a Sin Not to Attend Church? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/is-christ-the-entire-meaning-of-your-life%ef%bf%bc/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19183 Americans love progress. We disagree about what true progress looks like, but in principle, we’re all for it. We want to go forward, not backward.  At some level, you have this idea that your life will progress over time. But does God have the same idea of progress as you do? I think it’s safe […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/work-in-progress-concept-.jpg Is Christ the Entire Meaning of Your Life? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/are-there-two-kinds-of-unbelief%ef%bf%bc/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19186 “Do you know what you don’t know?” That’s an odd question asked by an article in the Harvard Business Review. The author continues: “When put to the test, most people find they can’t explain the workings of everyday things they think they understand. “Don’t believe me? Find an object you use daily (a zipper, a […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/awkward-african-american-guy-step-back-cringing-dislike-unwilling-go-party-raise-hands-no-thank-stop.jpg Are There Two Kinds of Unbelief? false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/atheism-vs-christianity-you-were-designed-for-love%ef%bf%bc/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19180 What are you here for? What’s the ultimate purpose of your existence? What gives your life meaning and makes it worth living? Atheism and Christianity give you two very different answers. The atheist has to say you aren’t here for any higher purpose. Your life has no meaning except for what you make of it. […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/female-hands-gesturing-heart-sign-on-tree-trunk-ecology-concept.jpg Atheism vs Christianity: You Were Designed for Love false no 8:33 No no https://freegrace.in/if-you-sin-grace-will-abound%ef%bf%bc/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000 https://freegrace.in/?p=19114 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? (Romans 6:1 NKJV). Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Of course, we know that Paul’s answer is a firm “No.” It makes no sense to think that grace should motivate you to sin. But instead of rushing to […]]]> https://freegrace.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/alpine-river-in-the-italy.jpg If You Sin, Grace Will Abound false no 8:33 No no