Biblically Speaking, Who are the Unrighteous?–What is the Difference Between “Unrighteous” in 1 Cor 6:1 & 1 Cor 6:9? Also: Are All Good Deeds Going to Be Rewarded?
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When the Bible speaks of the "unrighteous", is it always referring to unbelievers? Bob and Shawn discuss the differences in the "unrighteous" mentioned in both 1 Cor 6:1 and 1 Cor 6:9. Plus, if we're living out of fellowship with God, will any good deeds done by us during that time still be counted for us as rewards in the kingdom? Bob answers this question in light of what the Scriptures say about rewards on earth and rewards in heaven.
What is the Pre-Trib Rapture of the Saints? Also: What Should We Say to the Point of View that We are Presently in the Tribulation Period?
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Today on Grace in Focus Radio, Bob and Shawn discuss what the Pre-Trib Rapture of the Saints is. What Scriptures back up this belief? With everything that's happening right now in our world, how do we know that we're not already in the midst of the Tribulation? How can we find encouragement in these hard times in which we're living?
Do Some Christians Not Bear Good Fruit at All? Also: Does Matthew 12:37 Speak of Salvation by Works or that Faith Causes Good Works?
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Good works are the mark of a mature Christian. Can some Christians fail to do good works at all? Spiritual maturity is something we all need to strive for, but it is not guaranteed. Plus, what kind of justification is Matt 12:37 talking about? Believers will be judged for our words, every idle word we say. So we need to be very careful about what we say. Bob and Shawn discuss Matt 12:37 and the importance of being characterized by good fruits.
Does Acts 15:29 Encourage Christians to Not Take Blood Transfusions?
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In Acts 15:29, Paul and other leaders are urging fellow believers to abstain from blood. Could that refer to blood transfusions or just the blood of animals? Bob and Shawn discuss the application we can take from this passage related to offending others, sexual immorality, and dealing with food offered to idols.