Author: John Van Gelderen

Repent and Believe, Part 8: Confusing Terminology: “Turn from Sin”

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Apr 3, 2019 | Salvation

Some explain repentance in a way that suggests ceasing from sin or a personal reformation. Without...

Q#80 Infant Baptism

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Mar 29, 2019 | Q&A

Q. Is infant baptism scripturally sound? I believe it is scriptural to baptize when one has the...

Repent and Believe, Part 7: Same Essence, Different Emphasis

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Mar 27, 2019 | Salvation

In the last article we saw how the essence of faith and repentance consists of two sides to one...

Introducing Evangelist Pat Tanner

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Mar 21, 2019 | News

The evangel is the focus of the evangelist. The evangel is the gospel, the good news for sinners...

Repent and Believe, Part 6: Two Sides to One Theological Coin

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Mar 19, 2019 | Salvation

Although there is a process whereby the Spirit convicts and leads a soul to salvation, there is...

Newsletter Signup

Recent Blog Posts

In the World, But Not of It Part Three: Trust in God, Not Trust in Man
May 13, 2025
My Life and His
May 8, 2025
In the World, But Not Of It: Part Two
May 6, 2025
In the World, but Not of It: Part One
May 1, 2025
Simply Famous
Apr 29, 2025

Get Weekly Encouraging Blog Posts

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.