Will Committing Suicide Send a Person to Hell?
Bob and Shawn tackle a difficult subject today. Are there eternal consequences for committing suicide if you’re a believer? Romans 12:2 tells us we need to have a “renewed mind”. What does that mean and how are we to apply it?
What is Meaning of “Believe” or “Not Obey” in John 3:36?
What does John 3:36 say about believing and obeying Jesus? Bob and Shawn clarify the confusion sometimes caused by certain teachings of this verse. Plus, what is the meaning of “love me” in John 8:42? And, why do some people seem to experience a radical conversion and others don’t?
What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Eternal Salvation?–Part 2
What part does the mind, the will, and emotions play in our ability to believe? Do we choose to believe? In today’s broadcast of Grace in Focus Radio, Bob and Shawn complete the discussion on the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation.
What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Eternal Salvation?–Part 1
What does the Holy Spirit do to bring unbelievers to Jesus? In this two-part discussion, Bob and Shawn talk about special revelation, how Satan works to deter people from believing, and what it means to believe.
Discipleship: Should a Church Have a Discipleship Program?
Does the Bible tell us that churches should be providing a discipleship program? Bob and Shawn discuss this important question in light of 2 Tim 2:2 and the role of the church as a whole, as well as the elders in the church. But do we have a personal responsibility for discipleship as well?
What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?
What does the phrase “The will of the Father” mean in all of its uses in the Gospels? Bob and Shawn discuss belief in the Messiah and the ways people wrongly interpret what He gives and what His death accomplished.
Is a Chronological Understanding of the Old Testament Necessary Before Salvation?
Do you have to understand the story of the Bible to have eternal salvation? Some missionaries teach that you should. Bob and Shawn offer some great insight into this interesting discussion. The Bible doesn’t tell us one way to evangelize but we have to make sure Jesus and the everlasting life He gives is the […]
Was Raising Lazarus From the Dead an Image of the Unbeliever’s Total Inability?
Was the raising of Lazarus an image of a Calvinist doctrine? Bob and Shawn discuss this Biblical account with the concept of Total Depravity. Plus, can Spiritual growth happen if you aren’t going to church, taking communion, attending a Bible study, etc.?
Do We Believe in the Father or in the Son for Salvation?
Today we begin another series featuring Questions and Answers. Is Abraham the Father of Islam? Bob provides some clarification on this thought. Plus, are we to believe in the Father or the Son to be saved? What does scripture say about this?
Salvation Psalms
Does Psalms ever talk about eternal salvation? Today we wrap up our series on Psalms with a discussion on the meaning of salvation in the Psalms. Our thanks to David Renfro for his great commentary as we’ve studied the Psalms together.