Two IIlustrated Charts

These two charts illustrate two principles of truth. 1) Eternal salvation is a free gift for the believer and applies to regeneration. 2) Reward (recompense) for the believer is according to his deeds, and this reward applies to his following of Christ in discipleship after regeneration.

This work is also available for download as PDF files 1. Gift and 2. Prize

Thomas W. Finley (1944 - )

Finley trusted Christ as a 29-year-old businessman. Shortly thereafter he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for some time. He continued to seek the Lord and learn the Scriptures as he returned to secular work. Over the years he has preached in churches and some conferences. In the mid-1990s he started writing on Biblical themes. In the early 2000s, he launched a website featuring quality Christian writings from various authors and began to travel overseas for teaching and preaching, primarily in Asia. He retired from the insurance industry in 2008 and continues to write and travel overseas for ministry.

Main Contents

  • The Victorious Christian Life

    The writings here are to help the believer live in victory over sin, self, the devil and the world. All victory is accomplished by faith and is based upon our union with Christ in His death and resurrection.

  • The Body Life

    The unity and the function of the body are explored here in both principles and practice. The reality of the body life is possible today if we will follow God’s word and His Spirit.

  • The Judgment Seat of Christ, Rewards and the Kingdom

    These truths are most neglected today, but they appear in many portions of God’s word. In these writings two great principles of truth are explored and contrasted: 1) Eternal Salvation by Grace through faith (apart from works), and 2) Reward According to Works. The reward (or recompense) principle gives much needed incentive to the believer to be obedient and run the Christian race with endurance.

  • Watch and Be Ready for the Coming of the Lord

    Christ may come again at any moment, and signs indicate that His return is very near. Jesus warns believers that they must prepare for His coming.

  • Eternal Security

    Here is the best writing that we know of concerning the eternal security of the believer.

  • Miscellaneous writings

    Inspirational and informative Biblical articles are here to encourage and help the seeking Christian. Such great men of God as Andrew Murray, George Müller and Hudson Taylor are among the authors here.