Author: John Van Gelderen

Q#100 Preaching vs. Teaching

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 7, 2019 | Q&A

Q. What do you believe is the difference between preaching and teaching? Is it a matter of...

Assurance of Salvation: Preaching for Doubt vs Preaching for Faith

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 7, 2019 | Salvation

Over the years, I have received more inquiries regarding assurance than any other matter. It’s a...

Christian Fake News

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 7, 2019 | Sanctification

“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him” (Prov. 18:13). A...

The Gift of Jesus Tract

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 7, 2019 | Holiday Season

Merry Christmas! Too early? Perhaps the greeting is rushing things, but the time is right to place...

More Thoughts on Finney and Faith

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 7, 2019 | Faith

Some people understandably and rightfully find portions of Charles Finney’s theology troublesome....

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I write on the Spirit-filled Life (experiencing Jesus personally), revival and awakening (experiencing Jesus corporately), the Holy Spirit (the agent who manifests the life of Jesus), and faith (the access to the life of Jesus). In addition I may occasionally address related matters along with highlighting relevant resources.