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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.

February 4, 2022

How Do You Choose a Good Seminary? Also Does God Place All Governmental Leaders in Place for All Countries?

1 Tim 2:1-4, Evil in World, Romans 13:1, Theodicy

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be taking questions from our listeners. First, the guys will discuss seminaries. How does someone choose a good seminary? The guys will address this and some of the pitfalls a seminary student can face. In addition, we will hear the guys unpack the Lord’s role in government leadership. Does God place evil people in leadership roles? If He does, how do we harmonize this with the Lord’s holiness? The guys will discuss and hopefully provide some insights. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

February 3, 2022

What is Holy Spirit’s Role Toward Those Who “Fall Away” From Faith?

Grieving, Indwelling, Jn 16:8-11, Quenching, spirit

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question about the Holy Spirit. We will hear the guys address the role of the Spirit as it relates to unbelievers (John 16: 8-11). In addition, the guys will address the role of the Spirit in the life of a believer who have fallen away. The guys will address the difference between “quenching” the spirit in 1 Thess 5:19, and “grieving” the spirit in Eph 4:30. These, and many more issues will be unpacked on the show. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

February 2, 2022

What Part of Bible Doctrine is Essential to Believe in Order to Be Saved? Also Why Does God Allow False and Confusing Saving Messages to Exist?

14, 25-26, 4:10, 5:24, 6:47, eternal conscious torment, Jn 3:16, Not Perish

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be discussing the content of saving faith. Specifically, we will hear the guy’s address whether or not a person has to believe in hell in order to be saved. What is essential to believe in order to be saved? The guys will unpack this issue in light of John 3:16, 4:10, 5:24, 6:47, and more. Is the lake of fire the content of saving faith in these passages? Join us as we seek to understand these important issues.

February 1, 2022

If God is Sinless and Holy, How Can He Be in the Presence of Sinners and Sin? Also What About Unintentional Sins?

1 Jn 1:7-9, High Hand, Sin, Unintentional Sin

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing God’s sinlessness. Can God be in the presence of sin? Bob will address how believers can still experience fellowship with the Lord, despite our sin. This issue will be discussed in light of 1 John 1:7-9. We will also hear the guys address unintentional sins. These, and many more issues will be discussed on the show today. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep Grace in Focus.

January 31, 2022

How is “The Wrath to Come” in 1 Thessalonians 5:9 About the Tribulation? Also Can Those Who are Unsaved Access &; Use the Power of God

1 Thess 2:19, 1 Thess 5:9, 3:13, 4:13-18, 5:1-11, Mt 7:21

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the term “wrath” in 1 Thessalonians 5:9. How do we know that this wrath is referring to the tribulation period? Bob will address the issues associated with this term and the lake of fire. We will also hear how this term is used throughout the book of 1 Thessalonians. In addition, the guys will discuss Matt 7:21. Can the unsaved access the power of God? How should we see this verse? These, and many more issues will be addressed on the show. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

January 28, 2022

Should We Accept Christians Who are Hyper- Dispensational? Also Can A Homosexual Obtain Eternal Salvation?

1 Cor 6:9-11, Homosexuality, Hyper-Dispensationalism, Salvation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Hyper-Dispensationalism. Should we break fellowship with someone who holds to an Acts 28 view? We will hear the guys discuss this and related issues. In addition, we will hear the guy’s address whether or not a homosexual can obtain eternal life. Must a homosexual repent or feel sorrow about their sin in order to be saved? These, and many more issues will be addressed on the show. We hope you can join us.

January 27, 2022

Do True Believers Always Truly &; Fully Follow Christ?

1 Cor 11:30, 1 Jn 3:9, 27-28, Jn 10:1-2, Sinless Perfection

Do “true” believers fully follow Christ? On this episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing this issue in light of John 10:27. Does this verse show that a “true” believer will always want to hear the word of God and follow the Lord faithfully until death? In other words, does the bible teach sinless perfection in the believer’s life? We will hear the guys unpack this question by looking at John 14:1-3, 1 Cor 11:30, and 1 Jn 3:9. We hope you join us as we seek to keep Grace in Focus.

January 26, 2022

How Do Dinosaurs Fit Into Scripture? – Were They on Noah’s Ark? Also Why Does God Allow False and Confusing Saving Messages to Exist?

Dinosaurs, Flood, Gen 1:20-24, Gen 6:19-20, Noah, saving message

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn are going to discuss dinosaurs! Were dinosaurs on Noah’s ark? If they were on the ark, how did they get such large animals on the boat? When did dinosaurs go extinct? Bob will give some suggestions from a young earth perspective. In addition, we will hear the guys discuss why God has allowed false and confusing saving messages to exist. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

January 25, 2022

How is Judgment in James (and elsewhere) Toward Believers to be Understood?

Believers, Jas 3:1, Jas 5:9, Judgment, Rom 5:12-21

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today’s episode, we will hear Bob and Shawn discuss judgement in the book of James. Specifically, James 3:1 and the judgement for teachers. How should we understand this verse? What judgement does James have in mind in this passage? We will hear the guys unpack this important topic in light of James 2:13. We will also hear the guy’s address Romans 5:12-21. You won’t want to miss this interesting conversation.

January 24, 2022

GES 2022 Plans

2022 National Conference, GES Systematic Theology

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing future plans for GES in 2022. The guys are currently working on several writing projects. First, Bob, Shawn, and Ken Yates are in the process of putting together a book on Systematic Theology. The goal is for this to be finished by our national conference in May. In addition, we are working on bible study material for small groups or Sunday school classes. We are also on a five-year plan to do an Old Testament commentary. These, and many more exciting projects are on the horizon for GES this year.

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...

August 28, 2026

Assurance in the Gospel of John, Part 1

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio / podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Bob Vancendak are continuing a series about assurance of salvation. What does the...

August 27, 2026

What ‘s Your Favorite Bible Chapter?

Many people have a favorite Bible verse. They call it their life verse. Some examples—which, by the way, are misunderstood—are Prov 3:5-6; Jer 29:11; and Phil 4:13. ...

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