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My Journey from confusion to assurance. Men’s Breakfast, Thebridgechurch.org

December 5, 2015
By dreiher2

The first time that I heard Pastor Aaron preach was before he became our Senior Pastor.  I took notes on that message and still carry around those notes in my Bible. Aaron spoke that Sunday about the importance of Assurance of Salvation in the context of “Conquering the Giant of Sharing our Faith.” I...

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Did Zane and GES change the Gospel? NO!

August 25, 2015
By dreiher2

This post is for the benefit of a few folks on the Dispensational Free Grace facebook page who asked about my paper on the Crossless issue. I feel that the Crossless Gospel issue was mishandled by a small number of people, and caused needless hurt and division in the Free Grace movement. Much healing...

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Why are Reformed/Calvinists scared to death to give people false assurance?

August 16, 2013
By dreiher2

I was just thinking the other day, about how some Reformed/Calvinists, such as John Piper, John MacArthur, Paul Washer, Steve Estes, Francis Chan, and Tim Conway, criticize the practice of giving people a horrible thing called “false assurance.” In other words, they seem amazed that we may tell a person who “professes” Christ is...

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Is it possible for Believers to have NO fruit, ever?

February 24, 2013
By dreiher2

  I just recently listened to a message by Zane Hodges, called, “Once Again: James 2.” Here is the link in case you are interested in listening to the whole message (Once again: James 2) . Here is a link to part 4 & 5 in which just the Q&A is (part 4 Q&A)....

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Is getting saved like handgrenades and horseshoes, or must we hit the bullseye?

January 17, 2013
By dreiher2
handgrenadeshorshoes

I have been reflecting recently on several of John Niemela’s messages which emphasize that a person needs to believe in the EXPLICIT content of the promise of Jesus for everlasting life. Nothing else can be added to faith in the PERSON of Christ for the absolute promise of everlasting life. Another illustration John gave...

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Tribute to Dr. George Linhart, Grace Chapel, Havertown, PA

August 8, 2012
By dreiher2
Dr. George Linhart

In my late teens I was introduced to a ministry called “Youth Ranch” which was a ministry popularized by Florida Bible College. It was a meeting with music and Bible teaching, and usually accompanied by a clear presentation of the Saving message of Christ every week. It was started by some local students and...

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What is the “living water” that Jesus was talking about in John 4?

January 14, 2012
By dreiher2
What is the “living water” that Jesus was talking about in John 4?

Pardon the long post. I tried to keep it short. Most people believe the “living water” that Jesus offered the Samaritan woman somehow figuratively refers to the Holy Spirit, or else to Salvation in a broad sense which satisfies her spiritual thirst. This is how it is traditionally explained. However, I think that all...

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My journey from popular Christian myths and confusion to Assurance of Eternal Life

December 16, 2011
By dreiher2

When I was growing up there were a number of myths which I held to which are not true, and which kept me from Assurance of my eternal life.  Here are 12 of them. 1. I used to think that there was a difference between head faith and heart faith. I thought that simple...

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Evangelistic Illustrations

December 14, 2011
By dreiher2
Evangelistic Illustrations

I thought of an interesting illustration this morning based upon an illustration I heard Jody Dillow give. A guy dies and is standing before Jesus. He sees a sign on the entrance to the kingdom saying “Entrance requirement, 1000 points.” Jesus asks, “Why do you believe you have everlasting life and can enter my...

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What does Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus teach us about the saving message in the OT?

November 3, 2011
By dreiher2

I was studying the account of Nicodemus in John 3, where Jesus is chiding him for not knowing about being born again (3:10). It struck me that the Apostle John is providing a rare glimpse into the saving message in the OT, and how it relates to the good news in the OT. In...

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