Do Some Christians Not Bear Good Fruit at All? Also: Does Matthew 12:37 Speak of Salvation by Works or that Faith Causes Good Works?
Good works are the mark of a mature Christian. Can some Christians fail to do good works at all? Spiritual maturity is something we all need to strive for, but it is not guaranteed. Plus, what kind of justification is Matt 12:37 talking about? Believers will be judged for our words, every idle word we […]
What Old Testament Books are a “Must Read” for Free Grace Believers?
Bob and Shawn discuss an interesting question on today’s show. Which particular OT books do they recommend a free grace believer read if they can’t read all of it? Which OT characters can we gain the most wisdom from for our daily lives?
Does Acts 15:29 Encourage Christians to Not Take Blood Transfusions?
In Acts 15:29, Paul and other leaders are urging fellow believers to abstain from blood. Could that refer to blood transfusions or just the blood of animals? Bob and Shawn discuss the application we can take from this passage related to offending others, sexual immorality, and dealing with food offered to idols.
How Does a Full Meal Lord’s Supper Meeting Work?
Some churches remember the Lord’s Supper during their Sunday morning worship service. Other churches, as Bob’s does, dedicate an entire service to the Lord’s Supper and incorporates a full meal. Scripture indicates that a meal was included in the midst of the Supper in the Upper Room. Would a full meal be beneficial to your […]
Is Believing in The Resurrection Another Way of Believing in Eternal Security?
Is 1 Thess 4:13-14 talking about the same resurrection as John 11:23-27? What do we need to believe in order to be raptured? Bob and Shawn discuss Eternal Security and the resurrection of all believers at the Rapture.
Will Regrets Experienced as a Result of the Judgment Seat of Christ be Eternally Painful?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today on the show, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the judgement seat of Christ. They will give special attention to the nature of regrets at this important judgement. The guys will also be discussing Revelation 21:4, and how it relates to this topic. They will shed some light […]
What is the Difference Between Covenant Theology and Reformed Theology? Which One of These Best Describes Dr. John MacArthur
Today on Grace in Focus radio, we are answering questions from our listeners. Bob and Shawn will be discussing the distinction between Covenant Theology and Reformed Theology. They will also discuss replacement theology, its view on church, and some of the pitfalls that can come from this perspective. Finally, we will hear Bob unpack the […]
How Did Eternal Salvation Work in the Old Testament?
Were the Old Testament saints saved by keeping the law? Could they lose their salvation if they failed to keep the law? How were Gentiles saved in the Old Testament? Today on Grace in Focus radio, we will be discussing some of these issues. We will hear Bob and Shawn address salvation in the Old […]
Is Calvinism Biblical? How Do We Obtain Faith? How Do We Obtain the Ability to Believe?
On today’s episode of Grace in Focus radio, we will hear Bob and Shawn discuss the unbeliever’s ability to believe. The guys will spend some time addressing 2 Peter 1:1-11. Specifically, they will address what it means when Peter states that his readers had obtained faith in this passage. The guys will be giving special […]
Isn’t “Receive” Really a Synonym for “Believe”?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the word “receive” in the Gospel of John. The guys will discuss whether or not “receive” is a synonym to believe. We will hear the guys discuss John 1:11-16 as it relates to this issue among many other topics. We […]