As this is a very well-known and oft-used phrase, let’s pretend someone asked me, “Wes, do you believe a person is saved by faith alone?” I actually would not answer with either a “yes” or a “no” answer. Here is how I would...
The concept of “justification by faith” is one of the most important doctrines in Scripture. Unfortunately, some misunderstand it, some scoffingly dismiss it, and some ignore it completely. But let me tell you something (and I don’t think I’m...
It seems there is a fear epidemic in the church today. It’s wide-spread, extremely contagious, and potentially fatal. The only vaccination for this epidemic is faith. Here are a few of the symptoms of the fear epidemic in the church. 1. Divorce Fear is...
I believe in things I have never seen. I believe in things I cannot taste, touch, or hear. We call that belief, “faith.” But what does it mean to have faith? Is faith an irrational and totally emotional phenomenon? Does having “faith” mean...
It is amazing to me, when teaching the Bible, how often I hear phrases like this, “Well, I just don’t believe that.” With no more explanation than that, people dismiss new ideas and concepts. And they are surprised their faith isn’t growing....