Is it Still a Sin for a Married Couple to Use Pornography? & Is Recreational Gambling Wrong?
In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be addressing pornography. We often hear that pornography is sinful outside of marriage, but what about within marriage? Can a married couple watch porn together and not be sinning? The guys will be unpacking this difficult topic. They will also address the issue of gambling. What does the […]
Can Someone Have Everlasting Life Who Holds to Universalism? & Did Jesus Die Only For His Friends?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing universalism. Can someone have eternal life and still hold to the idea that everyone will be saved? The guys will be addressing this hypothetical in the show. They will also be looking at John 15:13-14. Did Jesus only die for […]
Is Israel The “Inheritance” of God the Father or of God the Son? & Does “World” in John 3:16 refer to the Planet or to the People?
In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question regarding Jeremiah 16:18. This passage speaks of the land being an inheritance, but to whom? Is it God the Father or God the Son who will “inherit” the land? The guys will try and unpack this issue. Additionally, the guys will be taking a […]
Can I Have Eternal Life if My Heavenly Father Does Not Forgive Me? & What is the Biblical Definition of “Believe”?
In today’s episode of Grace in Focus, Bob and Shawn will be taking a look at the issue of forgiveness. What role does forgiveness play in regards to salvation? If our heavenly Father doesn’t forgive us, can we still have eternal life? These issues will be addressed in the discussion today. The guys will also […]
Will There Be Second Class Citizens in Heaven? Also: How Will We Be Occupied in the Kingdom & Heaven?
Welcome back to Grace in Focus radio. In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be talking about rewards in heaven. Specifically, they will be addressing those who do not get to reign in the Kingdom to come. Will they be like second class citizens? The guys will also be discussing boredom in eternity. Have you […]
Is Repentance Necessary for Baptism?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. In todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing repentance and its role in baptism. The guys will be looking at a few passages that seem to teach that in order for a person to participate in Christian baptism, they must first repent. They will address Acts 2:28 and […]
Doesn’t True Faith Need to be Demonstrated? (Part 2)
In todays episode, Bob and Shawn are continuing their discussion on the relationship between faith and works, which was started in our last show. The guys will be giving special attention to Luke 8:9-16, also known as the parable of the sower. They will be unpacking each of the four soils that are represented in […]
Doesn’t True Faith Need to be Demonstrated? (Part 1)
In todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be addressing the relationship between works and faith. Do your works prove your salvation? Can we find assurance by our works? The guys will be answering these questions. Bob will also be discussing the teaching that there are different kinds of faith. Some argue that faith includes three […]
How Do Saints Get Equipped For Ministry?
Welcome back to Grace in Focus radio. In todays episode, Bob and Shawn are answering a question regarding the equipping of the saints for ministry. How does the church equip believers? The guys will be answering this question while paying special attention to Eph 4:12. They will also offer some practical applications for your own […]
Why is 1 John Not About Assurance of Salvation but John’s Gospel Is?
In today’s episode, Shawn and Bob will be taking a look at the purpose of 1 John, in contrast to the gospel of John. Many bible students come to 1 John 5:13 and view it as the purpose statement for the whole book. Is that the correct way to see this verse? The guys will […]