In James 2:23, Why Was Righteousness for Abraham Not Fulfilled Until He Offered Up Isaac? Also: Is the Free Grace View of Justification Independent of Eschatology? Also: What Does GES Think About 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 as a Defining Passage For Eternal Salvation?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today and all this week, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin are answering questions from listeners like you. Today, there are three questions: Why does James 2:23 seem to mention that Abraham’s righteousness was not complete until he offers up Isaac? Did he not have faith much earlier in his […]
What Exactly Does it Mean to Believe in Jesus? What Is Faith in Jesus? What Is Saving Faith?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Kathryn Wright answer a question about faith. What is the substance and essence of faith? If someone says, “Believe in Jesus,” what does this really mean? What is propositional faith, and why is it important? What is the “Gift”? What is required to be born […]
What Does John Mean When He Says, “Passed From Death Unto Life” in 1 John 3 and in John 5. Does He Mean exactly the same thing in both contexts?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be responding to a question regarding 1 John 3:13-14. What does the phrase “passed from death unto life” mean in this passage? The guys will compare this phrase to John 5:24, and draw out the […]
Are All People in God’s Kingdom Equal? In What Sense(s) are they Equal or not Equal? Also: If I Have Doubts About the Bible Am I Unsaved?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be responding to a few questions on today’s episode. First, we will hear the guys address some issues related to the doctrine of rewards. We will hear them unpack in what way people will be equal in the Kingdom, and unequal. Then the guys will […]
How Can it Be Clearly Shown What One Must Specifically Believe to Receive Everlasting Life?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question about the content of saving faith. How can it be clearly shown what one must specifically believe to receive everlasting life? The guys will unpack these issues by looking at several passages giving special attention to 1 Tim 1:16 and […]
Chapter 4: Is Trusting the Person of Christ Essential for Receiving the Gift of Eternal Salvation?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in an on-going series where they are discussing Wayne Grudem’s book “Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel.” Today, they will start on chapter four. Is trusting the person of Christ essential for receiving the gift of eternal life? We will hear the […]
Does John 3:16 Really Provide Assurance? Also: When Does Everlasting Life Start?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing assurance. The guys will be responding to a question regarding John 3:16 and whether or not this verse provides assurance. In addition, the guys will address when everlasting life begins. Is everlasting life something the believer obtains at the moment […]
What is a Dispensationalist? Are All Proponents of Free Grace Theology Dispensationalists?
Are all dispensationalists also “Free Grace” proponents? Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be unpacking this important term. We will hear the guys address the differences between these two theological groups. We will also hear the guys discuss why they are so closely related and why many people who are free […]
Why Will Confessed Sin Still Be Exposed at the Bema? Isn’t This Double Accountability? Also: What are Conditions, Content of Belief for Eternal Salvation Before the Cross?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. We are continuing to answer questions from out listeners. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the Judgement Seat of Christ, which is also known as the Bema seat. First, the guys will clarify the difference between the Judgement Seat of Christ, and the doctrine of eternal security. We […]
The Misunderstood Word –Everlasting–Part 1
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. We are currently in the middle of a series where Bob and Shawn are looking at 10 words in the bible that often get misunderstood. Over the last few episodes, they discussed the word “faith.” Today, they will begin to address the word “everlasting.” They will unpack the meaning […]