Do Christians Get Crowns? Do Some Christians Really Get More Rewards than Others? Is This What Peter Means to Say?
Welcome to Grace in Focus. Today, Bob and Steve will be answering questions from our listeners. Specifically, the guys will be responding to a question related to 1 Peter 1:4. Does this verse teach that all believers receive crowns and that we will all be equal in the kingdom to come? Bob will discuss Romans […]
In Order to Please the Lord, Do We Need to Be Motivated By Rewards and Going After Rewards?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering questions from our listeners on today’s program. The guys will be discussing how we can please God, and whether or not believers should be motivated by rewards. First, Bob will address several forms of motivation for the believer. Then, Steve and Bob […]
In Light of 1 John 1:7, How Can A Christian Really Know That Fellowship With God Has Been Achieved ?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob and Steve will be answering a question related to 1 John 1:7: how can a Christian know that they are in fellowship with God? First, the guys discuss the “test of life” view of the book and the “test of fellowship” view. In addition, we will hear […]
What if Someone Believes in Christ, Then Becomes Alcoholic?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Steve Elkins and Bob Wilkin will continue to answer questions from our listeners. First, the guys will discuss why saying a prayer for salvation is confusing. In light of this confusion, they will unpack the content of saving faith, based on several passages from the gospel of John. […]
Was Cain a Believer or an Unbeliever? Also: What is a False Teacher? Also: Does 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Support a Faith Alone Message? What is “Believing in Vain?”
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin is joined today by Steve Elkins. The guys will be responding to questions sent in from our listeners. First, we will hear their views regarding the salvation of Cain. In addition, we will hear Bob unpack 1 Corinthians 15:1-2. The guys will give special attention to the […]
In Matthew 16, To What all Does the “Rock”, the Keys, and the “Binding” and “Loosing” Refer?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. On this episode, Bob and Dave will be discussing Matthew 16:17-19. First, the guys will show how the meaning of the word “rock” is the confession of Peter in vs16. Then Bob will address what the keys refer to in vs 19 by drawing some parallels with Is 22:20-22. […]
How Should Jesus’ Words About He “Came to Bring a Sword,” and “Taking up Your Cross” Apply in Families and Ministries?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, David Renfro and Bob Wilkin will be answering questions from some of our listeners. First, the guys will discuss Matt 10:34-39. We will hear about the Lord’s statement that He “came to bring a sword” and the application for us today. In addition, we will hear Bob explain […]
In John 13:1-20 What is the Meaning of Foot Washing? How is it related to The Lord’s Supper and to Baptism?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, David Renfro and Bob Wilkin will be discussing the Lord’s Supper, and how we should conduct ourselves during communion. First, the guys will address the meaning of 1 Cor 11:27-33. Specifically, we will hear the meaning behind the phrase “examine yourself.” David will also provide some context to […]
Are Salvation and Entering the Kingdom of Heaven the Same?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will be answering questions from our listeners. The guys will be discussing the differences between salvation and entering the Kingdom of Heaven. First, Bob will unpack the meaning of the word “salvation” in the New Testament. He will address passages such as James […]
What Did an Old Testament Saint Need to Believe in Order to Acquire Eternal Salvation? Also: What About People Today Who Have Not Heard of Christ?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob Wilkin is joined this week by David Renfro. Today, the guys will be discussing the salvation of those whole lived during the Old Testament period. What did they have to believe in order to receive eternal life? Bob and David will dive into these issues. In addition, the […]