What is the GES Position of the Relation Between New Life or Regeneration and Fruits or Works? Is Discipleship Optional?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about good works proving justification. Isn’t it logical that if the new birth brings the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, that it would also result in the believer producing good works? Is discipleship optional? Please listen for some clarity […]
How Did the Eastern Orthodox Church Originate and How Can Their Claims Be Refuted?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are responding to a question about the origins and practices of Eastern Orthodoxy. What is the history of the Eastern Church (Orthodoxy) and the Western Church (Catholicism)? What is the “saving message” of these churches? How can their beliefs be refuted? Listen and […]
Is It Okay to Translate Philippians 4:7 as “Thoughts and Emotions” Instead of “Hearts and Minds”?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about a particular translation of Philippians 4:7. What is a good philosophy on Scripture translation? How can a person have good decisions and actions? What is the best way to shape thinking?
Must I Believe in Bodily Physical Resurrection in Order to Be Born Again?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about bodily resurrection. Is physical resurrection related to eternal security? Is it a part of our justification? What is the lowest common denominator in believing for eternal salvation? Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii will offer their thoughts about this […]
Is Repentance Only For the Jews? Also: Why Does the Bible Say “God Repented?”
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are here with an answer to a question about repentance. Is repentance only for Jews? Is it mostly corporate (national) or is there not also individual repentance that is called for? What does the Bible mean when it speaks of God repenting? Some […]
Do Good Works Prove We Are Justified? Also: Is Self Esteem a Sin? How Should a Believer Think About Himself?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question from a listener about sanctification proving justification. What is the meaning of “final salvation” and why do some teachers talk about this? Also, what is a Biblical position about self-esteem and boasting? Please listen for some clarity on these […]
What Does It Mean to Have Faith Alone in Jesus for Everlasting Life?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are responding to a question about the exact meaning of “believe in Jesus for eternal life.” How do we know that Jesus guarantees everlasting life to all who believe? Listen now and learn about it on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus […]
What Does It Mean to Believe in Jesus for Everlasting Life? Also: For Believers Who Have Physically Died, Are Their Souls Asleep or Do They Know Where They Are?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about the meaning of believing in Christ for everlasting life. How can something so simple turn into such confusion? They also entertain a question about soul sleep. Where does this term come from?
Should Repentance Be a Part of the Normal Christian Life? What Is Repentance for?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about repentance. Is it a condition for regeneration? Is it a part of our sanctification or the growth process of the Christian life? Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will offer their thoughts about repentance in this episode.
Where Do You Find the Major Eschatological Judgments in the Bible? Also: How Will Christians Look in Their Resurrection Bodies?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are here answering two questions. The first is about eschatological judgments. The second is about what Christians will be like in our resurrection bodies. Some speculation is required, but interesting answers none the less! Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!