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In this unique 13-minute show, Bob Wilkin and guests discuss issues that are vital to justification and sanctification, while keeping those issues distinct. Topics discussed include assurance of salvation, evangelism, eternal rewards, problem passages, perseverance theology, Calvinism and Arminianism, how to interpret Scripture, eschatology, and current issues in Free Grace Theology.

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March 25, 2022

For What Specific Biblical Reason Was Jesus Baptized? Also: What Does it Mean in Jn 1:31 That John the Baptist Did not “Know” or “Recognize” Jesus?”

Jn 1:29-34, Jn 5:31-47, Lk 1:57-80.

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. The guys will be unpacking the significance of the Lord’s baptism. They will give special attention to John 1:31, and what it means when it says that John the Baptist did not know” or “recognize” Jesus. The guys will also address this issue in light of John 5:31-47, Luke 3, and Luke 1:57-80. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.

March 24, 2022

What Will People Who Have No Rewards in Heaven Do There? Also: Does Everyone Experience Joy in Heaven? Also: What Advice is There if You Are Angry With God or Hate God?

Angry With God, Hating God., Heaven, Job, outer darkness, Treasure

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be addressing issues related to the doctrine of eternal rewards. Specifically, we will hear the guys unpack what it will be like for those believers who do not receive rewards in the Kingdom. In addition, the guys will discuss how we will experience joy in the eternal state. Finally, the guys will give some advice regarding how someone can respond to anger towards God. You won’t want to miss today’s episode.

March 23, 2022

Why Does God Only Save Those Who Believe in Him? Why Does Faith Make the Difference?

Eph 2:8-9, Omniscience of God., Rom 2:14, Rom 4:4-5

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question regarding salvation, and the sovereignty of God. Specifically, why does God only save those who believe in Him? Could He have saved us through other ways? The guys will answer these issues by looking at Rom 2:14, Rom 4:4-5, and Eph 2:8-9. We hope you find the discussion helpful.

March 22, 2022

How Can it Be Clearly Shown What One Must Specifically Believe to Receive Everlasting Life?

1 Tim 1:16, Jn 3:16, Jn 5:24, Jn 6:47, Rom 4:19

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 Romans 4:1-5. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.

March 21, 2022

What is Practical Righteousness?

“Righteous” in Bible, 1 Jn 1:7-10, 2 Pet 1:5-11, Gal 3:6-14., Gen 15:1-5, Imputed righteousness, Jas 2:10, Justification, Rom 12:2, Rom 2:13, Rom 4:1-3

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing practical righteousness. We will hear the guys draw a distinction between practical righteousness and positional righteousness. They will address positional righteousness by looking at Gen 15;1-5, Romans 4:1-3, and Gal 3:6-14. Then they will address practical righteousness in light of James 2, 1 Jn 1:7-10, and more.

March 18, 2022

Can / Should a Person Be Baptized if they Have a Live-in Girlfriend or Boyfriend? Also: What Does it Mean for a Christian to “Walk In the Light?” Also: Is the “Outer Darkness” like Protestant Purgatory?

1 Jn 1:7, 9, Baptism, Fellowship with God, Immorality. Discipleship, outer darkness, Purgatory

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be answering questions regarding Christian baptism. Can a new believer be baptized if they are living in sin with their significance other? We will also hear the guys address issues related to the Chrisitan life, and what it means to walk in the light. Finally, we will hear the guys discuss the outer darkness and why we shouldn’t see this phrase as a reference to a form of purgatory.

March 17, 2022

Does God Judge False Teachers with Physical Illness or Temporal Consequences and Should We Surmise or Try to Discern Such Things About False Teachers? Also: What About Cremation?

1 Sam 31:11-13., Cremation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be addressing how God disciplines false teachers. Specifically, does God judge false teachers with physical illness here and now. In addition, is physical illness a good way to identify false teachers? The guys will discuss these issues. In addition, we will hear the guys address cremation and whether or not believers are permitted to be cremated or if we should be buried.

March 16, 2022

What Does it Mean to be an “Overcomer” and “Victorious” in John’s Writings?

1 Cor 9:27, 1 Jn 5:3-5, 10, 2 Tim 2:12., Kingdom Rulership, Overcomer, Rev 2:26, Rev 3:5, Salvation, Victorious

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys discuss the terms “overcomer” and “victorious” in the books written by the Apostle John. The guys look at passages such as 1 Cor 9;27, 2 Tim 2;12, 1 Jn 5:3-5, and more. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand these terms in context.

March 15, 2022

What is Practical Righteousness (vs. Imputed Righteousness)? Also: What is the Relation of Eternal Security and Being Disciplined By the Lord?

Christian Growth, discipline, Heb 12:8., Imputed, Practical, righteousness, Sanctification

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn are going to unpack the term “righteousness.” The guys will address the difference between practical righteousness, and imputed righteousness. In addition, we will hear the guys answer a question regarding Hebrews 12:8. How do we handle this question in light of eternal security? What is the purpose of the discipline of God in this context? These, and many more issues will be addressed on the program.

March 14, 2022

What is the Biblical Role for Women at The Lord’s Supper? Also: How Should Col 2:16-23 be Applied Today?

1 Cor 11:17-34, 1 Cor 14:34, 1 Tim 2:11, Church, Col 2:16-23, Spiritual Formation., Women’s Roles

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. First, the guys will unpack a question regarding the role of women in the church. They will address 1 Tim 2:11, 1 Cor 11:17-34, and 1 Cor 14:34 in light of this issue. In addition, we will hear the guys discuss some of the cultural background behind Col 2:15-23. What is the application for these verses today? The guys will give their thoughts. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand these passages more clearly.

May 1, 2026

The Crown of Rejoicing

Over the last few blogs, I have been discussing each of the crowns mentioned in the NT. The reason I have done so is that...

May 1, 2026

Do Mormons and Lordship Evangelicals Have Different Gospels?

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are dealing with a question about different gospels. Would Lordship and Mormon...

April 30, 2026

Jesus’ Never Promises in John’s Gospel Part 3: Whoever Believes in Jesus Will Never Be Cast Out

All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out (John 6:37). The...

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