Is It Possible to Want to Believe For Eternal Salvation, and Yet Still Not Be Able To Believe? Also: Why Does Paul Emphasize Benefits of Eternal Life Instead of Emphasizing Eternal Life Itself?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn are answering some of our listeners' questions. Is it possible for a person to want to believe in Jesus for eternal life, and yet still not be able to believe? The guys will address this question, while giving some attention to John 5:39 and more. In addition, the guys will discuss the ministry of the Apostle Paul and his emphasis on Christian living. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
When Does A Temptation Become a Sin in the Mind?
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Today on Grace in Focus, we will be discussing some of our listeners' questions. Bob and Shawn are taking questions regarding the Bible and theology. Today they will be answering a question about temptation. Specifically, when does a temptation become a sin in the mind? We will hear the guys unpack James 1:14-15 as it applies to this question. In addition, we will hear them address some of the pitfalls that can arise in the life of the believer when dealing with this topic. Finally, the guys will discuss Romans 5:12 while drawing some comparisons to Genesis 3. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
If You Confess Your Sins, Are They Really Gone? Also: Will The Sins of Believers Be Judged?
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In our previous episode, Bob and Shawn were discussing the judgement seat of Christ and the impact of sin at that judgement. On today's episode of Grace in Focus radio, they are continuing that discussion, giving special attention to passages such as 2 Sam 11-14. Can we just confess our sins and never experience consequences? How does this conversation impact how we live? These, and many more questions will be discussed on the show today. We hope you can join us as we dive into this important topic.
If Believers Have Works Judged at The Judgment Seat of Christ Publicly, Doesn’t That Include Sins? Also: If We Confess Our Sin, Does That Eliminate Consequences?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today on the show, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the judgement seat of Christ. We are told in the scriptures that all believers will stand before the Lord at the judgement seat of Christ and give an account for what they have done ( 2 Cor 5:19). This judgement is to determine the believers rewards in the coming Kingdom not their salvation from hell. However, there is a question regarding the public nature of this judgement. Will the sins of the believer be judged as well as the good works? If our sins are also being judged, how do we reconcile that with the idea that all our sins have been forgotten? Doesn't the Bible tell us that if we confess our sins the Lord won't remember them anymore? These, and many more issues will be addressed on the show. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Why is Baptism in Acts 2:38 to Receive the Holy Spirit? Also: What is the Difference Between Position Forgiveness and Fellowship Forgiveness?
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In our previous episode, we heard Bob and Shawn address the issue of multiple baptisms. Today on Grace in Focus radio, we are continuing the discussion on baptism by looking at Acts 2:28. What is the context of Acts 2:28? How do we reconcile the fact that salvation is by faith but according to this verse receiving the Holy Spirit is by baptism? The guys will address these issues. In addition, we will hear Shawn unpack the different kinds of forgiveness we see in the scriptures. Finally, Bob will provide a helpful tip for remembering the different benefits the Holy Spirit gives to church age believers, by using the acronym RIBS. We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Would Getting Baptized Twice Be Dishonoring to Christ? Also: What Are The Benefits of Baptism?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On the show today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing baptism. We will hear the guys address the role of baptism in regeneration. They will also address the benefits of baptism, and its purpose in the believer's life. In addition, Bob will address the issue of multiple baptisms. Should someone get baptized a second time if they were baptized as a child? Or what if they were baptized when they were younger but are unsure about their salvation at the time? Is it wrong for a person to get baptized twice? We will hear the guys address these questions and more on today's episode.
Since John 3:16 Was Stated in An Old Testament Context, Then Why Doesn’t “Believe” Actually Mean “Perform”?
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How were people in the Old Testament saved? What was the purpose of the Law? Does the word "believe" include the idea of performance and works? Today on Grace in Focus radio, we will be addressing these and many more questions. Bob and Shawn will be giving special attention to John 3:16 in the discussion. Bob will also provide some context to this issue in light of Abrahams salvation, drawing from passages such as John 8:56 and Hebrews 11. We hope you can join us as we dive into this important topic.
The Misunderstood Word – Falling From Grace Galatians 5:4
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In our last episode of Grace in Focus radio, we heard Bob and Shawn discuss the term "grace." Today they are continuing this conversation by giving special attention to Galatians 5:4. What does it mean in this passage when it says some of the Galatians were falling from grace? Does this passage mean that we can lose our salvation? These and many more questions will be discussed on the show. We hope you join us as we unpack this important word.
The Misunderstood Word – Grace – Ephesians 2:8-9
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today on the show, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the term "grace." This is part of a series where the guys are unpacking 10 common misunderstood words in the bible. We will hear the guys address the Greek word for grace, and the many ways it can be translated in the bible. In addition, the guys will discuss passages such as 2 Cor 8:4 where we see the word translated as "gift." Finally, the guys will address Eph 2:8-9. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
The Misunderstood Word – Repentance Repentance and Confession – Acts 2:38
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On todays episode, we are continuing our discussion on the word "repentance." This is part of a series, where Bob and Shawn are walking through ten common misunderstood words in the bible. We have already heard the guys address the meaning of repentance, and its role in salvation. Today, they will give special attention to Acts 2:38. What did Peter mean when he said to his audience they needed to repent? Bob will deal with the dispensational aspects of this passage along with many other issues. We hope you enjoy the discussion and can join us as we continue to strive to keep Grace in Focus.