What is the Meaning of “Believe in Him” in John 3:16?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing John 3:16. The guys will be giving special attention to the phrase “believe in Him.” Does it mean to trust, or does it mean to be persuaded? The guys will give special attention to the idea of “trusting” in Jesus. […]
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 […]
What IF My Pastor Substitutes “Repent” &; “Trust” for “Believe”? Also: Is the Pope Saved?
On todays episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the terms “repent” and “trust.” Are these terms synonyms for believe? When is it appropriate to use these terms? The guys will unpack these terms and hopefully provide some clarity. In addition, we will hear the guys discuss the Pope and […]
How Are Trust and Obedience Related? Also: Are Works Necessary to Prove Faith?
Today on Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be discussing the differences between trust and obedience. Many of us grew up singing the hymn “Trust and Obey” but what does that song really mean? The guys will provide some clarity on these terms, as well as draw some distinctions between the terms “trust” […]
The Misunderstood Word –Faith–Part 4
Today, on Grace in Focus radio, we are continuing our conversation about the word “faith.” This is part of a series where Bob and Shawn are discussing 1o words in the Bible that often get misunderstood. We will hear the guys discuss “faith” in relation to other terms such as “trust” and “hope.” Are these […]
Isn’t Faith More Than Mental Assent? – Is Belief Enough?
Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Over the last few weeks, we have been answering our listeners questions. Bob and Shawn will continue taking questions on the show today, and address the issue of mental assent. Is saving faith more than mental assent? Is a person saved by simple belief? What is the difference between […]
Is It Wrong to Trust in What Jesus Did? Can People Die & Go to Hell or Heaven & Then Come Back to Life? Can We Learn About Theology From Our Experience?
Today, Bob and Shawn are on the fourth episode in our series of Q/A’s. Thank you to all who contributed questions for this series. Is having assurance wrong? For some groups, assurance is a heresy and is rejected completely! In today’s discussion the guys will be dealing with this misconception, and the terms associated with […]
How Do We Know What Faith or Believing Is? Is Trust A Feeling? What If You Believe for Eternal Salvation But You Don’t Want it?
In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn continue in their series of Q/A’s from listeners like you. The guys are answering questions related to the terms faith, believing, and trust as well as addressing some of the pitfalls for these terms. Bob will be unpacking the common use of a three-fold definition of saving faith, usually […]
How Do Faith and Trust Work in a Christian’s Life?
Today we continue to answer the listeners’ questions, in a Q/A with Bob and Shawn. The guys will be answering the question about the role of faith and trust. Is there a difference between the two terms? In today’s episode, we will attempt to clarify the difference, as well as, attempt to show how we […]
The Free-Grace Position and Lordship Salvation
In today’s Q&A episode of Grace in Focus Radio, Bob and Shawn answer a listener’s 5 questions about the Free Grace position versus the Lordship Salvation position. Be cautious about whose teaching you’re listening to; it may bring confusion.