In this unique 13-minute show, Bob Wilkin and guests discuss issues that are vital to justification and sanctification, while keeping those issues distinct. Topics discussed include assurance of salvation, evangelism, eternal rewards, problem passages, perseverance theology, Calvinism and Arminianism, how to interpret Scripture, eschatology, and current issues in Free Grace Theology.

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2020 GES National Conference Review
In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing our 2020 GES Conference, which was held back in October. This year’s conference was dealing with Systematic Theology. Among the basic branches of Systematic Theology, the conference also dealt with the doctrine of rewards, the Christian walk, and more. The guys will break down some of the sessions and highlights from our conference, as well as give you some information on where to listen to the lectures now. Finally, the guys will be paying special attention to Bob’s main session and the Romans 12:2 approach to the Christian walk. You don’t want to miss this special episode.
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What is the Difference Between Eternal Security and Assurance? Capitalism: Where Does the Bible Stand on This?
Did you know that someone could be eternally secure, but not remember having assurance? In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn are dealing with this very issue. They will be diving into the differences between the two concepts, how it impacts our lives, and conversations with others. The guys will also be answering some political questions in today’s episode, especially how it relates to poverty. You don’t want to miss out on this week’s final Q/A discussion.
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Is It Wrong to Trust in What Jesus Did? Can People Die & Go to Hell or Heaven & Then Come Back to Life? Can We Learn About Theology From Our Experience?
Today, Bob and Shawn are on the fourth episode in our series of Q/A’s. Thank you to all who contributed questions for this series. Is having assurance wrong? For some groups, assurance is a heresy and is rejected completely! In today’s discussion the guys will be dealing with this misconception, and the terms associated with it like “final salvation.” They will also be diving into the topic of heaven, and how to address those who claim to have visited heaven/hell in near-death experiences.  Bob and Shawn will also address the role of experiences in our understanding of doctrine and spiritual growth.
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How Do We Know What Faith or Believing Is? Is Trust A Feeling? What If You Believe for Eternal Salvation But You Don’t Want it?
In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn continue in their series of Q/A’s from listeners like you. The guys are answering questions related to the terms faith, believing, and trust as well as addressing some of the pitfalls for these terms. Bob will be unpacking the common use of a three-fold definition of  saving faith, usually expressed by the three terms “Understanding” “Assent” and “Trust.” They will also be answering the question about the role of our feelings when “trusting” in Jesus, and how that relates to Romans 8:16. Finally, the guys will address the issue of a believer who no longer wants to believe. Can a believer give eternal life back? You don’t want to miss out on this important word study.
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How Do Faith and Trust Work in a Christian’s Life?
Today we continue to answer the listeners’ questions, in a Q/A with Bob and Shawn. The guys will be answering the question about the role of faith and trust. Is there a difference between the two terms? In today’s episode, we will attempt to clarify the difference, as well as, attempt to show how we apply these concepts to our Christian walk. To wrap up this episode, Bob and Shawn will also be addressing the Fall, God’s foreknowledge, and mankind’s free will.
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What are the Principles for Distinguishing Eternal Rewards and Eternal Condemnation Passages?
This week, Bob and Shawn will be answering some of your burning questions in a Q/A style format. Today they will be answering your questions about how to study passages in context as well as addressing hot topics like the phrase the “outer darkness.” They will also be dealing specifically with discerning reward passages and offer some practical study methods to use on your own. Please join us as we dive into this valuable question!
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What is Repentance and What is Faith?
What is it that saves you from condemnation in hell? Faith or repentance? Bob and Shawn encourage a listener who struggles with where they will spend eternity. The gospel message has been muddled by false teaching, but the Bible is clear–eternal life is given to the one who believes that Jesus saves them by His death on the cross. Please send your questions to radio@faithalone.org.
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Is Water Baptism Necessary for Eternal Salvation? (Part 2)
Baptism is about being set apart, spiritual health, or sanctification; it is not necessary for salvation. We also receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Listen to Bob and Shawn’s excellent discussion clearing up the confusion of baptism.
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Is Water Baptism Necessary for Eternal Salvation? (Part 1)
In part 1 of our discussion on baptism and salvation, Bob and Shawn discuss Hank Hanegraaf’s comments on this topic. What does Acts 2:38 say about the requirement of baptism? Listen tomorrow to their continued discussion on the Holy Spirit’s role in water baptism.
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With Rewards, Is There a Top #1 Prize That Believers Are Competing For? (Part 2)
Today, Bob and Shawn continue their discussion on levels of rewards in the Kingdom. What will “ruling with Christ” look like? The Christian life is not a competition. We are to live our life for Christ and only that is what will matter in the life to come.
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