How Can Christians Disagree in a Godly Manner? Also: How May Christians Be Involved in Criticizing Others?
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On today's episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing how to handle disagreements between believers. Bob will unpack this topic in light of Romans 14. We will hear how Paul instructed the church at Rome to handle this issue. In addition, the guys will be looking at Titus 3:1-2 and how this applies to criticizing fellow saints.  
When Did Believing In Jesus (in particular) For Eternal Salvation Begin?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in the middle of a series where they answer our listeners' questions. On the show today, they will be addressing when believing in Jesus, specifically, began. At what point did a person have to  believe in Jesus, not just the coming Messiah? How was an Old Testament saint saved? The guys will be looking at passages like Gen 15:6, Romans 4, and more as they unpack these issues.  
Could “Walking In The Light” Refer to Having Ongoing Assurance? Also: What Is The Core Gospel Message?
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Bob and Shawn are continuing to answer questions from our listeners. On today's episode, we will hear the guys address a three part question. First, does "walking in the light" deal with assurance or is there more to this expression? They will also be discussing the core gospel message and what all that involves. Finally, we will hear the guys address James 1:22 and the phrase a "doer of Gods word." We hope you can join us as we dive into these meaty questions.
Is the Justification By Works in James 2:24 Really Another Type of Sanctification?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn have been doing a series of episodes where they answer our listeners' questions. Today, we will hear them answer a few questions related to James 2:24. The guys will discuss the two kinds of justifications found in the scriptures. We will also hear them discuss different aspects to sanctification and how it relates to this passage.
What Were New Testament Churches to do With the Epistles They Received? Also: Why Didn’t Jesus Mention Belief in Mark Chapter One?
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On today's episode of Grace in Focus radio, we will hear Bob and Shawn answer questions from our listeners. They will be discussing the early church, and how they would have used the epistles within their meetings. Would they have read it once, or would they have discussed the letters "verse by verse" as we do today. During the discussion, they will also offer some applications for us today, and we will hear them answer a questions related to Mark 1:14. Is this passage incomplete? Why didn't the Lord tell the people to believe? The guys will answer these questions and more.
Why Are Religious Traditions Harmful? Also: Doesn’t Matt 16:15-19 Prove The Church is Built on Peter?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. On the show today, Bob and Shawn will discuss some of the pitfalls that come from following human tradition rather than the scriptures. We will hear them discuss the background to the phrase "sola scriptura." The guys will also answer a question related to Matthew 16:15-19. In what way is Peter the rock of the church? Bob will address this issue, in light of passages like Eph 2:20. You won't want to miss this episode!
If Jesus Is Fully God, Then Isn’t Mary the “Mother of God”?
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On the show today. Bob and Shawn will be discussing Mary, the mother of Jesus. Would it be incorrect to call Mary, the "mother of God?" How do we reconcile the Lords deity with the fact He was born of a woman? The guys will discuss these issues as well as some of the heretical positions within church history and traditions. We hope you enjoy this episode.
“Godly Sorrow Leads to Salvation.” Doesn’t This Mean Repentance is Necessary? Also: What is Worldliness According to the Bible?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On the program today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing 2 Cor 7:10, which states "godly sorrow leads to salvation." This verse is often used to say that repentance is necessary for salvation from hell. The guys will spend some time looking at this verse in context to see if that interpretation is correct. They will also be discussing the term "worldliness." What would be a biblical definition of this term? Join us as we listen to the their response!
Why You Can Be Sure of Eternal Salvation Also: What About The Statement: “The Faith that Saves (or Justifies) is Never Alone”?
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Today on Grace in Focus Radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing eternal security. Bob will spend some time discussing the confusion that can occur due to terms such as "trust in Jesus." Are there degrees of trusting? How can we be sure we have eternal life? The guys will unpack these issues. In addition to these question, the guys will also be discussing the popular phrase "The faith that saves is never alone." What does this expression mean, and does it reflect the scriptures?