M A Y 1 1 “For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from him who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.” — Titus 3:5, 8

Beware of Those Who Pervert the Gospel

Paul tells us that we are saved not by our works. But once we are saved, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit that in order that we might endeavor to keep God’s law to show our love and gratitude to Him. That is the biblical doctrine. But there are some perverters of the faith who are turning the grace of God into lasciviousness. This antinomianism (anti-law) error sprang up early in the church. We have this idea today, too; it... More

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M A Y 1 0 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we should walk in them.” — Ephesians 2:10

The Problem of Antinomianism

Nomos is a Greek word for law. “Anti-nomianism” would describe the position of those who are against the law. They do not realize that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in order that we may serve God, and that we can only serve God by obeying His commandments. There is nothing that anyone of us can do that is pleasing to God except to obey His commandments, even as Jesus humbled Himself and showed his humility by... More

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M A Y 9 “For by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.” — Galatians 2:16

The Problem of Legalism

Some professing Christians think they can keep God’s law and thereby get to heaven. I have often asked such people to name the Ten Commandments, and usually they can name only three at the most. A legalist is a person who says that we are not saved by grace alone through faith alone, but rather, we are saved by faith plus obedience to the law. This is the doctrine of some of the more traditional churches, the doctrine of most all of... More

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M A Y 8 “For freedom Christ freed us. Stand fast therefore and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” — Galatians 5:1

Freedom to Obey

We must avoid two heresies: either turning the Gospel of liberty into licentiousness or into legalism. The Gospel gives us freedom. But some encourage us to pervert that freedom into a freedom to sin freely. That is license, not liberty. Jude describes it this way: “For there are some men who secretly crept in, who were marked long ago for this condemnation. They are ungodly men, who pervert the grace of our God into immorality and... More

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M A Y 7 “Always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you…” — 1 Peter 3:15

Defending the Word of God

Today we live in a day when it is necessary to contend for the faith. Peter said that we should always be able to provide a defense for the faith. We are called upon to proclaim the Word. I remember I used to hear in seminary all the time men who would give sermons on how here was no need to defend the Word of God. It is like my having a trained, powerfully strong dog on a chain, and I have to go out and defend my dog? Of course, there is a... More

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Are You a Saint?

I am always amazed when I go up to someone and I say, “How are you today, Saint Sue?” or Saint Mike. Many times people will say, “Well, I’m not a saint.” Well, you better be. There is not going to be anybody but saints who are going to go to heaven. Now, of course, many people have sort of a Roman Catholic concept of that—a saint is somebody who has won sort of the prize of the year for being exemplary.... More

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M A Y 5 “And I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.” — Ezekiel 36:26

Distinguishing Justification and Sanctification

The term “salvation” in Scripture is a broad term that includes within its compass all of the acts and processes of God whereby we are saved. Initially, these include justification and regeneration. We are quickened by God, brought to life, which is regeneration, and we are granted faith and repentance on the basis of which we are then justified. These are both acts of God and they are instantaneous. Then, however, there is the... More

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Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom

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Beware of Those Who Pervert the Gospel

The Problem of Antinomianism

The Problem of Legalism

Freedom to Obey

Defending the Word of God

Are You a Saint?

Distinguishing Justification and Sanctification