Journal of the GRACE EVANGELICAL SOCIETY “Faith Alone in Christ Alone” VOLUME 21 SPRING 2008 NUMBER 40 A Review of J.B. Hixson’s Getting the Gospel Wrong: The Evangelical Crisis No One Is Talking About EDITOR 3-28 Introducing John’s Gospel: In the Upper Room With Jesus The Christ Part 1 of 2 ZANE HODGES 29-44 Should Pretribulationists Reconsider the Rapture In Matthew 24:36–44 Part 2 of 3 JOHN F. HART 45-63 Lifting Holy Hands? Comparing Contemporary Practice With Biblical Injunctions and Descriptions CALVIN PEARSON 65-76 The Use and Abuse of John 3:16: A Review of Max Lucado’s Book, 3:16—The Numbers of Hope ROBERT VACENDAK 77-91 Book Reviews 93-99 Periodical Reviews 101-104 Journal of the GRACE EVANGELICAL SOCIETY Published Semiannually by GES Editor Robert N. Wilkin Production Kyle Kaumeyer Manuscripts, periodical and book reviews, and other communications should be addressed to GES, Director of Publications, P.O. Box 155018, Irving TX 75015-5018. Journal subscriptions, renewals, and changes of address should be sent to the Grace Evangelical Society, P.O. Box 155018, Irving, TX 75015-5018. You may call us at 972.257.1160, fax to 972.255.3884, or email to
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