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FGA Executive Council Member

Charlie Bing

Before founding and directing GraceLife Ministries, Dr. Bing (B.A. Washington Bible College; Th.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) served 25 years in pastoral ministry—19 of those as pastor of a church he planted in Texas. He also helped found the Free Grace Alliance and served as its president. Dr. Bing and his wife, Karen, live in Burleson, Texas. They have four grown children and a growing number of grandchildren.

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Ministries

  • GraceLife Ministries

    GraceLife shares the gospel of grace with the unsaved and the grace of the gospel with the saved, that all may experience what it means to be saved and to live by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Because we live in a world that does not know or understand God’s grace and therefore has a desperate need…

Books by Charlie Bing (6)

  • Free Grace Theology

    5 Ways It Magnifies the Gospel

    Free Grace Theology: 5 Ways It Magnifies the Gospel sets out to demonstrate that this is not only biblical, but that it magnifies the gospel, giving glory to God. This is shown through five articles by leaders within the Free Grace movement, each article presents a distinct way that Free Grace theology magnifies the gospel. In contrast to each of the five chapters in Dr. Wayne Grudem’s “Free Grace” Theology: 5 Ways…

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  • Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship

    How to Understand Some Difficult Bible Passages

    Many Bible passages are difficult to understand, especially when it comes to the issues of eternal salvation and following Jesus Christ as a disciple. In Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship , you will find how to approach over 130 difficult Bible passages. Beginning with a clear understanding of God’s grace and using a unique paradigm of “A Truth, B Truth,” you will discover from the context whether the passage is…

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  • Living by Grace

    Living by Grace attempts to make the case for grace in every corner of our lives. It makes sense that since we were saved by grace, we should live by grace. Since God is grace, we should not only experience His grace, but also live within it and give it to others.

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  • Living in the Family of Grace

    A Workbook for Disciples

    Living in the Family of Grace answers the need for discipleship materials grounded in the grace of God. Those who use this workbook will gain a clear understanding of what it means to be saved eternally, how to live their new life in God’s family, and what commitments are involved in becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The approach used is based on a model of discipleship that balances doctrinal…

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  • Lordship Salvation

    A Biblical Evaluation and Response

    A powerfully biblical and thorough answer to the Lordship Salvation controversy.There is no more important issue than how to become a Christian. Lordship Salvation is a view that has confused many people about the nature of the gospel itself. Based on a Ph.D. dissertation, this is an academic and biblical response to the Lordship view.- The crucial issues of faith, repentance, lordship, and discipleship- Over 65…

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  • Simply by Grace

    An Introduction to God's Life-Changing Gift

    Grace distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. Although commonly used among Christians and non-Christians, the word is too often misunderstood or underappreciated. And yet God’s grace is not only the key to becoming a Christian, but also the key to the assurance of salvation and living in freedom to serve God and others. Simply by Grace is an easy-to-read introduction to a core Christian belief. By…

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Online resources (2)

  • GraceNotes

    Charlie Bing

    GraceNotes is a concise quarterly Bible study on the important issues related to salvation by grace and living by grace. They are designed…

Videos (7)