Monthly Archives: July 2012

“What is cheap grace?”


The term “cheap grace” can be traced back to a book written by German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, called The Cost of Discipleship, published in 1937. In that book, Bonhoeffer defined “cheap grace” as “The preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Jennifer Smith”


Jennifer Smith “I’d like the number for Jennifer Smith in Richmond, Virginia,” the young man said to the 411 operator. “There are multiple listings for Jennifer Smith in Richmond, Virginia,” the operator said. “Do you have a street name?” The … Continue reading

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“What is decision theology?”


 Decisional regeneration, sometimes referred to as decision theology, is the belief that a person must make a decision for Christ, consciously accepting Him as Savior, in order to be saved. According to decision theology, the new birth occurs when someone … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Everything Is Big in Texas”


Everything Is Big in Texas There once was a blind man who decided to visit Texas. When he arrived on the plane, he felt the seats and said, “Wow, these seats are big!” The person next to him answered, “Everything … Continue reading

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“What is Lordship salvation?”


 Lordship Salvation emphasizes that submitting to Christ as Lord over your life goes hand-in-hand with trusting in Christ to be saved. It also focuses on a changed life as the result of salvation. Those who believe in Lordship Salvation would … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Bicycle Rider”


The Bicycle Rider A man was attempting to ride his bicycle from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon. He made it across the desert without incident, but when he reached the mountains, the steep grade wore him down. So, he decides … Continue reading

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“How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?”


The primary difference between a Christian wedding and non-Christian wedding is Christ. Christians who marry are making a commitment to Christ, as well as to each other, and that commitment should be obvious to everyone who attends the wedding. In … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “A Stranger In the Night”


A Stranger In the Night A man and his wife were awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the door. The man got up and went to the door where an inebriated stranger was standing … Continue reading

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“What is the Christian view of yoga?”


For many Christians in the West who don’t understand the history behind it, yoga is simply a means of physical exercise and strengthening and improving flexibility of the muscles. However, the philosophy behind yoga is much more than physically improving … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “A Lonely Frog”


A Lonely Frog A lonely frog telephoned the Psychic Hotline and asked what his future holds. His Personal Psychic Advisor tells him: “You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you.” The … Continue reading

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