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How to Find a Grace Bible Church?
Back when I was a brand new pastor, there was one kind of phone call I got more than any other. “Hi Paul, do you have the number for John (or Jane or Joe)?” I thought people would ring me for...
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Reading the Bible with Humility
The number one reason why we have trouble growing in grace, is we don’t have a teachable heart. “Repent and believe the good news,” said Jesus. That’s not just for unbelievers; that’s for all of us....
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Why do I Need a Bible Commentary?
“Why does anyone need a commentary to tell them what the Bible ‘really’ means?” This question was put to me by someone on Facebook. It’s a fair question and it was followed by another: “Isn’t God’s...
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Is “Love your Neighbor” Part of the New Covenant?
If there is one book that highlights the dangers of mixing grace with law it’s Galatians. Which is why I am always surprised when people use Galatians to mix grace with law. You wouldn’t think it was...
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Am I Completely Forgiven?
You’d be surprised how hard it is to convince some people that God has forgiven all their sins – past, present, and future. “Sure, I believe God loved me enough to send his Son to rescue me, but has...
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What Did James Say About Grace?
“Did James understand grace? Were he and Paul on the same page? Are we saved by faith plus works like he said? Should his book be in the Bible?” People have been asking these questions for hundreds of...
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What is the Hope of His Calling?
There is a prayer in the Bible that goes right over our heads. Here it is: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of his calling, what are the...
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What is the Grace Bible?
What is the Grace Bible? The Grace Bible is your grace-based, easy-to-read, new covenant study Bible. Unlike other study Bibles that burden you with guilt and leave you confused, the Grace Bible has...
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Your Christmas Sorted
Christmas is the season of giving, so next week I plan to send Escape to Reality subscribers a special gift. It’s a little something I think you will love. (Not a subscriber? Sign up now. It’s free!)...
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Bad News, Good News, Thank Yous
In my last email, I promised E2R subscribers a special Christmas treat. I said I had “a little project” I was working on. Well, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is I didn’t get it finished...
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Is the Christian Life a Marathon or a Sprint?
Have you ever noticed how the older you get, the harder it is to run? I used to run 10ks and half-marathons. I once jogged a 50km trail in seven hours. But that was a long time ago. These days, my...
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Why do I need a New Covenant Bible Commentary?
The Bible is a big book. We need help if we are to make sense of it. This is why people write Bible commentaries and study Bibles. Commentaries and study Bibles illuminate scripture by describing the...
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Have I Shipwrecked My Faith?
Some people spend more time thinking about their faith than they do about Jesus. They worry they don’t have enough faith or they may lose it. Which is a pity. If they spent more time thinking about...
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The Most Underrated Book in the Bible
The book of Philemon may be the most underrated book in the Bible. Like some of Shakespeare’s obscure plays, Philemon is a book people say they’ve read when they haven’t. Have you read it? Do you know...
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Beware Dogs and Evil Workers
On our local community Facebook page, there was a police notice to beware an armed man who had attacked a local resident. That’s all it said. And judging by the comments under the post, it was the...
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Out today – The Grace Bible: Philippians, Colossians & Philemon
Two weeks ago, E2R readers got a free copy of my grace-based commentary on Philemon. If you prefer a printed book, you will be pleased to know that the new book goes on sale today. It is available on...
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Let No One Disqualify You
I enjoy watching marathons and ultras. I love watching runners flog themselves for miles and miles, and I cheer when they cross the line. But recently, I saw something that made me shout with despair....
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Get The Silent Queen FREE – today only
When I wrote my book encouraging women to speak up in church, I got three types of responses from readers: This is unbiblical – women need to know their place/stay silent, etc. This is unnecessary –...
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What Verse Should they Display in Churches?
Imagine you have been asked to pick a verse to display in your church sanctuary. What verse would you pick? Some churches display the Ten Commandments, which is not a good choice. The law is holy,...
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God is Righteous in Making the Sinner Righteous
Years ago I heard Joseph Prince say, “God is righteous in making the sinner righteous.” When I heard this, my spirit responded with a hearty “Amen!” But this was one of those times when my spirit...
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