Who Are The “Dead in Christ” spoken of in 1 Thessalonians 4:17? Also: What Does it Mean That God “Hardened Pharoah’s Heart”?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing 1 Thessalonians 4:17. Who are the “dead in Christ” in this passage? Does this include Old Testament saints? The guys will address these issues, as well as give their thoughts on the order of events at the time of the rapture. In […]
What is the Relation of “Faith in Christ” to the “Reception of the Holy Spirit” and to “Baptism”?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the relationship between “faith in Christ” and the “reception of the Holy Spirit.” The guys will give special attention to the book of Acts. They will discuss passages such as Acts 19:2-6, Acts 10:43-48, and more. Do believers receive the holy spirit […]
How Should Rewards Motivate a Christian to Serve God &; What is Service to God For?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing righteous motivations for living a godly life. Bob will discuss several forms of motivation for godly living, including gratitude, fear, and rewards. The guys will give special attention to the doctrine of rewards and how it harmonizes with the free grace position. […]
How Do Our Bad Habits Contradict Walking and Pleasing God? What About Alcohol and Tobacco Use?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing 1 Thess 4:4. Does this verse mean that our bad habits contradict walking with the Lord? Can a believing drink alcohol and still be pleasing to God? Is it wrong to smoke tobacco? How should we apply this verse? Bob […]
Did the Apostle Paul Write Hebrews? Also: Is 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 About Repentance?
On this episode of Grace in Focus, we will be discussing one of the great mysteries of the bible. Bob and Shawn will be talking about the author of Hebrews. While we can never know for certain, there are several popular options that the guys will discuss. Bob will explain why he doesn’t think Paul […]
What is a Biblical View of the Second Coming of Christ and How is it Best Described?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be answering questions related to the Lords second coming. What will be the order of events at the Lords coming? Bob will address the rapture, and the 7 year tribulation, as well as other important details related to end times. Bob will unpack this […]
How Should The NT Quote, “The Just Shall Live By Faith” Be Interpreted?
What does it mean when the bible says the “Just shall live by faith?” Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing this famous phrase, found in Romans 1:17. Bob will be unpacking his view, that this verse is dealing sanctification truths, and not how a person receives eternal life. In […]
In Jonah 3, When the People of Nineveh Believed God, was this Belief for Eternal Salvation?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Jonah chapter three. Specifically, the guys will address what the Ninevites believed in this passage. Was it the message of eternal life that they believed or something else? Bob will also unpack how the word “repentance” is used in these […]
What is the Meaning of “Outer Darkness” In Matthew’s Gospel? (Part 2)
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On our pervious episode, Bob and Shawn were discussing the phrase the “outer darkness.” Today, they will continue their discussion on this phrase by looking at Matt 25:14-30. This passage is known as the parable of the talents. Bob will compare this passage to Luke 19, and the parable […]
What is the Meaning of “Outer Darkness” In Matthew’s Gospel?
What does the phrase “outer darkness” mean in the gospel of Matthew? On this episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing this phrase in light of the free grace position. We will hear that this phrase only occurs three times, all of which are found in the gospel of Matthew. […]