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 […]
If All Other gods Are Not Previously Renounced, Especially with Hinduism, Can one Be Eternally Saved?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates entertain a question about Hinduism and more broadly about Polytheism. Is it required to renounce all previous gods/idols in order to be born again? As a part of the answer, they will look at some people, references and incidents in scripture. You will […]
What if I Believe on Jesus But There’s No Inner Change?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question about “inner change.” First, the guys will discuss the distinctions between “inner change” vs “outer change.” Bob will provide some examples of “inner change” that occur at the moment of faith. In addition, the guys will give some practical advice […]
A GES Response to “No Holiness –No Heaven: How to Know if Faith is Real or Dead?”-Part 07
Do you know how to articulate the message of John 3:16? Have you ever been led to question your assurance? In today’s show, Bob and Shawn encourage the listener to know what you believe and be able to explain it clearly.
Will There Be Non-Believers in Heaven?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today on the show, Bob and Shawn will be unpacking the issue of apostasy in the life of a believer. Will someone who stops believing still go to heaven? First, Bob will address the distinction between a profession of faith and believing in Jesus for the gift of everlasting […]
What Did the Samaritans Mean by “Savior of the World”?
When the Samaritans called Jesus the “Savior of the World” in John 4:42, did that mean that everyone gets saved? Jesus has taken care of the sin problem at Calvary. Belief is still required. Listen to Bob and Shawn’s excellent discussion on this question.
Does “Believe” in John Refer to Continuous or Point in Time Belief?
Today, Bob and Shawn discuss why John 3:16 and John 11:26 refer to point-in-time belief. They compare other passages in Scripture that prove point-in-time events occurred many times. As we study Scripture, we need to be careful not to read our own theology into Bible text.
Can You Be Convinced Without Being Converted? & Is “Believes” in John’s Gospel a Point in Time Faith or an Ongoing Faith?
Not every fact about Jesus is a saving fact. So what do you need to believe to be born again? Bob and Shawn discuss how one can be convinced yet not be converted. Plus, in John where Jesus talks about obtaining eternal life, is His use of “believes” indicating an ongoing faith or a point-in-time […]
Do We Believe in the Father or in the Son for Salvation?
Today we begin another series featuring Questions and Answers. Is Abraham the Father of Islam? Bob provides some clarification on this thought. Plus, are we to believe in the Father or the Son to be saved? What does scripture say about this?