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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.

May 2, 2022

Why Was “Believe and Repent” Especially Important for Jews on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2?

1 Cor 12:13, Acts 2:36-38, Doctrine for Disciples, Eph 4:5, Gal 3:27-28

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be answering questions from our listeners. The guys will be responding to a question related to Acts chapter 2. Why did the Jews on the day of Pentecost have to repent and believe? The guys will discuss several passages in light of this issue, including 1 Cor 12:13, Gal 3:27-28, and Eph 4:5. We hope you find the discussion helpful.

April 29, 2022

Is It Possible That We Are Saved By Baptism – That is Is a Requirement to Become Saved – But Jesus Was Baptized So that His Baptism Could Be Attributed to Us?

2 Cor 5:21, Acts 2:38, Baptism, Gen 15:6, Mk 16:16, Mt 28:18-20, Rom 6:3-4, Salvation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the role of baptism. Is it possible that we are saved by baptism? Could we say that since Jesus was baptized, His baptism is attributed to us? The guys will discuss the differences between the baptism of John the Baptist, and Jesus. We will hear the guys discuss passages such as 1 Cor 5:21, Acts 2:38, Mk 16:16, and more. We hope you join us as we seek to understand this important topic.

April 28, 2022

Was Jesus Telling The Woman at the Well That She Needed to Get Rid of Sin Before She Could Have Eternal Salvation?

Jn 4:10-30

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently taking questions from our listeners. Today, they will be discussing John chapter 4, and the account of the woman at the well. Does this account teach that an unbeliever needs to turn from their sins to be saved? We will hear the guys discuss this famous passage, drawing out key verses and issues. Join us as we seek to keep grace in Focus.

April 27, 2022

If You Get Excommunicated From a Church, Have They Removed you From Fellowship With Jesus Christ?

1 Jn 1:7, Acts 3:19, Jn20:23, Mt 16:19

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently taking questions from our listeners. Today, they will be unpacking Matthew 16:19. What did the Lord mean by saying that “whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven?” How does this apply to excommunication in a church? If a believer is excommunicated does this mean they lose their salvation or that they lose fellowship with Jesus? The guys will draw from passages such as 1 John 1:7. Acts 3:19, and John 20:23, to provide some clarity to these issues. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand the Lords words in the verse.

April 26, 2022

If Belief is Persuasion and Not an Act of the Will, How Could Belief Be an Act of Obedience?

Acts 11:14, Acts 17:27, Faith, Jn 12:32, Jn 3:36, Jn 6:28-29, Obedience, Works

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are taking questions from our listeners. Today, they will be discussing issues related to belief. If belief is persuasion, and not an act of the will, how could belief be an act of obedience? The guys will unpack this question by looking at passages such as John 3:36, John 6:28-29, and more. You won’t want to miss the discussion.

April 25, 2022

Aren’t Our Beliefs Predetermined Before We Are Born?

Determinism, Free-will

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently taking questions from our listeners. Today, they will be unpacking issues related to predestination. Are our beliefs predetermined before we are born? Do we have free will? What is the relationship between our beliefs and our works? These, and many more issues will be addressed on the show today. We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.

April 22, 2022

What Will We Experience When We are in the Third Heaven Awaiting the New Heaven and New Earth?

“Sleep” in NT, Lk 16:19-31, Memories, Millennium, Rapture, Rev 4-5, Soul Sleep, Tribulation

Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question from one of our listeners. The guys will be unpacking an exciting issue on the show. What happens to a believer when they die? What will we experience in the third heaven while we await the new heaven and earth? The guys will unpack the teaching known as “soul sleep.” We will also hear them give examples of people in the bible, who have passed away but are still conscious. These, and many more aspects to the issue will be addressed. Join us as we seek to keep Grace in Focus.

April 21, 2022

Why Do So Many Christians Stop Attending Church?

Biblical World View, one another commands, Serving in Church.

Why do so many Christians stop attending church? Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing this issue. First, the guys will unpack the importance of the church, and how the New Testament is full of commends related to the body of Christ. In addition, we will hear the guy’s address some of the reasons why believers may leave the fellowship of a local church. Finally, we will hear them discuss some of the motivations for attending a local church. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.

April 20, 2022

Does God Make Allowances for Those Who May “Misunderstand” Jesus – Because They Have Been Religiously Abused Even in His Name?

ACOA, Religious Abuse, saving message

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. Today’s question is about how God treats those who have come from abusive backgrounds. First, the guys will address if the Lord gives such a people an allowance regarding their confusion about the saving message. Second, if they are a believer, does the Lord judge their Christian experience differently than someone who was not abused. You won’t want to miss the guy’s response.

April 19, 2022

Should Any Salvation Gospel That is “Faith Plus…” Be Termed a “False Gospel”? Also: What is the Meaning of “If They Should Fall Away, It is Impossible to Renew Them to Repentance.”

1 Cor 15:3-4, 1 Tim 1:16, Eph 2:5-8, Gal 1:8-9, Heb 6:6

Welcome to Grace on Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing what makes a “saving” message a false gospel. Could we say that any salvation message that adds something to faith, should be labeled a false gospel? The guys will discuss this issue in light of passages such as 1 Cor 15:3-4, Gal 1:8-9 and more. In addition, we will hear the guys answer a question regarding Hebrews 6:6. What did the author of Hebrews mean when he said, “If They Should Fall Away, It is Impossible to Renew Them to Repentance.” Join us, as we dive into these important issues.

August 31, 2026

Does Your Mind Matter in Salvation and Discipleship?

If you listen to the preaching and teaching of most pastors and theologians, the answer is a guarded no. Of course, no pastor or theologian...

August 31, 2026

Assurance in the Gospel of John, Part 2

Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio/podcast. In this episode, Bob Wilkin and Bob Vancendak continue their series about assurance of eternal salvation. They speak...

August 28, 2026

The Dolly Parton Dilemma

Dolly Parton died this week at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. I must admit that I have a soft place...

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