The Scariest Word in the Bible: Might You Be Wrong About Being Right with God?

by Lance M. Bacon

Overview

In Jesus' view, "many" are wrong about being right with God. They anticipate a home in heaven but will receive an eternal eviction. How can we be sure that we are not among the many? This book will help you find that answer. Presented from a pastor's heart, this work combines exegetical analysis, theological acumen, and practical ministerial insight to help you obtain and maintain a saving relationship with God. The Parable of the Sower serves as the roadmap on our journey, as it provides remarkable insight on why "many" seeds fail to find good ground or bring forth good fruit. Jesus also reveals how we can tap the unimaginable potential for personal and kingdom growth contained within. The first section breaks up the hard ground to reveal the deep truths of sin and salvation. The second section identifies ways to overcome the stones that prevent spiritual growth--offense, unforgiveness, fear, solitude, and complacency. The third section analyzes the postmodern worldviews, deficient theologies, materialism, and the idolatry of self that suffocates many growing Christians. Only the believer who rightly responds to God can begin to live for God and ultimately live from God. This is God's salvation. Is it yours?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532647376
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	08/14/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	198
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Lance M. Bacon is Adjunct Professor of Christian History and Theology, Christian Ethics, and Christian Ministry at Regent University. He has served as a senior pastor in the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) since 2003.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Abbreviations x

Introduction 1

Section 1 When Good Seed Hits Hard Hearts 11

1 Many Do Not Understand Their Situation 16

2 Many Do Not Understand God's Salvation 24

3 Many Fail to Rightly Obtain Salvation 34

4 Many Fail to Rightly Maintain Salvation 41

Section 2 When Good Seed Fails to Take Root 51

5 Many Hit Stones of Offense and Unforgiveness 57

6 Many Hit Stones of Fear and Shame 70

7 Many Hit Stones of Solitude and Stunted Growth 80

8 Many Hit Stones of Comfort and Complacency 90

Section 3 When Good Fruit Is Choked Out 99

9 Many Are Famished Amid the Feast 107

10 Many Are Strangled by Strange Fire 116

11 Many Asphyxiate on Their Appetites 126

12 Many Are Creating God in Their Image 135

Appendix 1 Truth You Can Trust 145

Appendix 2 Salvation: Choice or Chosen? 151

Appendix 3 The Salvation/Sanctification Symbiosis 158

Appendix 4 Power through Weakness 165

Appendix 5 How Two Wills Presents the True Christ and True Victory 172

Bibliography 183

Subject/Individual Index 191

Scripture Index 193

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Get ready! You are about to encounter a thought-provoking exploration of the scariest word in the Bible—'many.’ Lance Bacon, a seasoned pastor, scholar, and servant leader, presents a relevant and poignant message that ‘many might be wrong about being right with God.’ The narrative encourages an honest personal inventory determining one’s authentic relationship with Christ. I have one word, ‘imperative’—an imperative read for every believer!”

—Michael L. Baker, President, Pentecostal Theological Seminary



“In The Scariest Word in the Bible, Lance Bacon awakens a sense of urgency in the believer for winning the lost. He approaches evangelism through a detailed exegetical analysis, recalling scriptural illustrations and mandates. I have utmost confidence in Rev. Bacon’s disciplined and thorough research and highly recommend this volume.”

—Timothy M. Hill, Presiding Bishop/General Overseer, Church of God

Editorial Reviews

Get ready! You are about to encounter a thought-provoking exploration of the scariest word in the Bible—'many.’ Lance Bacon, a seasoned pastor, scholar, and servant leader, presents a relevant and poignant message that ‘many might be wrong about being right with God.’ The narrative encourages an honest personal inventory determining one’s authentic relationship with Christ. I have one word, ‘imperative’—an imperative read for every believer!”

—Michael L. Baker, President, Pentecostal Theological Seminary



“In The Scariest Word in the Bible, Lance Bacon awakens a sense of urgency in the believer for winning the lost. He approaches evangelism through a detailed exegetical analysis, recalling scriptural illustrations and mandates. I have utmost confidence in Rev. Bacon’s disciplined and thorough research and highly recommend this volume.”

—Timothy M. Hill, Presiding Bishop/General Overseer, Church of God

From the Publisher