Is Acts 16:31 an Evangelistic Verse?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about Acts 16:31. Is this verse a good evangelistic verse? Is it talking about eternal salvation or some other kind of salvation? What does the context suggest? Bob and Philippe have some thoughts to share, and we invite you […]
How Could Apostles Be Born Again Before the Cross?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about being born again before Jesus died on the cross or before Jesus was raised from the dead. Was John the Baptist born again? Were Adam and Eve born again? Before the cross, was an understanding or belief of Christ’s […]
Where Is a Single Verse Saying That We Must Believe in Jesus for Everlasting Life?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about what must be believed to receive the gift of eternal salvation. If it is ”believing in Jesus,” what do we believe about Jesus and what do we believe in Him for? Is assurance part of what needs to […]
Why Is It Harder for Rich Persons to Be Saved (Matthew 19:23-24)? Also: What Should We Make of a Church Where the Pastor and His Leaders Have Opposing Views?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering two questions, one about rich people being saved and another about pastoral leadership. Why did Jesus say that it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven? And what should we make of pastors and leaders of […]
Why Is the Finished Work of Christ Not Quite the Same as Jesus’ Promise of Everlasting Life?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about the content or object of saving faith. What is it that needs to be believed in order to receive eternal salvation? Bob and Dave will offer some answers and thoughts about this question in today’s episode.
What Is the Best Way to Understand Romans 10:9-10?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering questions about Romans 10:9-10 as it is used in gospel presentations. Why in these verses does it seem like there are things to do beyond just believing to be saved? Bob and Dave have some answers and an interesting discussion for […]
According to 2 Peter 1:10, Aren’t Works Necessary to Get Into Heaven?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about works for eternal salvation. Are works necessary to go to heaven? Isn’t 2 Peter saying this in 1:10? How does the “Calling and Election” work in this verse? Also related, what is the “rich entrance” of 2 Peter […]
How Should We Treat Those Who Hold to a False Gospel? Also, Can We Give Back Everlasting Life by Converting to Another Religion?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering three different questions, lightning round style. They start out with a question about rewards. Then, how should we relate to those giving out a false gospel? Lastly, can we give back the gift of eternal salvation by converting to a false […]
Is the Lord’s Day in Revelation 1:10 Referring to Sunday? Also: Is “Believe in Jesus” the Same as “Believe in Jesus for Everlasting Life?”
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are responding to questions about the term, “Lord’s Day” in Revelation 1:10. Is “the Lord’s Day” Sunday, or is it equivalent to “the Day of the Lord” mentioned in other Bible references? Also, is there a difference in “believing in Jesus” and “believing […]
Is God’s Grace Ever Deserved? Also: Is Repentance Required to Have Everlasting Life?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Dave Renfro are answering two questions. Is God’s grace ever deserved? We say that saving grace is unmerited, but are there some Biblical instances where it seems grace is given by meriting it? The other question is about repentance. Is repentance required to have […]