If Repentance is Not Necessary to Receive Eternal Life, Why is Repentance Found in Evangelistic Contexts such as Luke 24:46-47 Where the Lord Says, “Repentance Will Be Preached in His Name to All Nations…”?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Ken will be answering questions from our listeners. First, Bob will unpack the meaning of the word “repentance.” Bob will show that repentance refers to turning from sin. He will unpack this term in light of passages such as Rev 9:20-21, Rev 16:9-11, and Jonah 3:10. […]
Is Repentance a Necessary Precursor to Faith for Eternal Salvation According to 2 Corinthians 3:14-16?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Steve Elkins and Bob Wilkin will be answering questions from our listeners. The guys will be unpacking the meaning and role of repentance on this episode. Specifically, we will hear Bob unpack these questions in light of 2 Corinthians 3:14-16. In addition, the guys will address how a […]
The Letter to the Church At Pergamus
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are in a series covering the seven churches of Revelation (chapters 2-3). Today, they will be unpacking the third church in this series, the church at Pergamus. First, we will hear about the background of this city and its pagan temples. David will explain […]
Are There Any Free Grace Study Bibles? Also: Does Repentance of Someone Who Has Turned His Back on God Result in Complete Restoration and Rewards?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be answering questions from our listeners. First, the guys will discuss their recommendations for study bibles. These include the Ryrie Study Bible and the Thomas Nelson Study Bible. In addition, we will hear the guys unpack an issue related to rewards. Does […]
Does Matthew 3 Support That Eternal Salvation Could Be Received As a Result of Doing Good Works? Also If a Believer Later Renounces His Faith, Does He Still Have Eternal Salvation?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Matt 3 and the ministry of John the Baptist. Does this passage teach that eternal salvation is by doing good works? The guys will discuss this important issue. In addition, we will hear the guys address eternal security in light of apostasy. […]
How Can You Know if You are In Fellowship With God?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s show, Bob and Shawn will be continuing a discussing on Calvinism which they started on yesterday’s episode. They are specifically trying to unpack the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. How does this doctrine impact our fellowship with the Lord? How can we know we […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is “Turn From Your Sins” an Equivalent Imperative to “Stop Sinning”?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing what it means to “turn from your sins.” Does this phrase simply mean to “stop sinning?” Bob will unpack this phrase in light of passages such as 1 John 1:8-10 and Luke 15. The guys will also discuss these concepts […]
Chapter 5: What Does Romans 10:9-13 Mean When it Mentions ”Confessing With the Mouth” ?
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.” Over the last few episodes, the guys have been addressing chapter 5. Today, they will be responding to the issues that relate to Romans 10:9-13. […]