Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on December 8, 2025 James says: “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all” (James 2:10). Given the examples provided in these verses, it seems clear that James has in mind what we often describe as the “moral law” in the Old Testament. Much … More Earning God’s Approval: Good Luck With That! – 12/15/2025
Grace: Common And Effectual
PREACHING TRUTH Expository Preaching: Sermons, Thoughts, and Resources of Todd Linn Many utter the phrase “God told me” or “God said to me” without thinking twice about how listeners hear those words. Most preachers and teachers use the phrase to mean God made clear to them how to live in light of a particular situation. … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”
Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on November 2, 2021 Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!” That’s the childhood mantra we repeated to our enemies on the playground, believing that if we only said those words long enough or loud enough somehow they might become true. We’ve long since learned that while the … More Social Media & The Power Of Words
Reposted from Todd Linn, PhD on August 12, 2021 Because it can be a difficult concept to grasp, we continue our systematic theological treatment of the doctrine of efficacious (or effectual) grace. Today’s Theology Thursdays Slideshare presentation addresses some common objections to efficacious grace: eg., “What is the point of evangelizing if God has already determined who will be saved?!” … More Efficacious Grace
Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach 