Why is Salvation by Faith Only? Why Can’t Other Ideas / Actions Be Included?
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On today's episode of Grace in Focus, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question related to how we interpret the bible, especially as it relates to the saving message. When we look at certain issues in the Bible, sometimes we look at several passage in order to get the full picture. One passage may need to be connected to another passage or even another book. With this in mind, can we apply this study method to the content of salvation? Should we be compiling several passages to fully understand what's necessary for a person to be saved? The guys will unpack this issue and more on the show today.
How Can Believers Protect Themselves and / or Their Churches from Demons or Unclean Spirits?? & Is Demon Possession Possible Today?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. On the show today, Bob and Shawn are responding to our listeners' questions. Specifically, they will be talking about the demonic world and whether demon possessions happen today. Bob will unpack his view, and provide some biblical evidence. He will also draw a distinction between fallen angels and demons based on Genesis 6:1-8 and 2 Peter 2:4-6.
What Level of Comprehension is Required to Be Truly Saved?
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On today's episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn are answering our listeners' questions. The guys will be discussing the requirement of salvation in regards to the person's comprehension. The guys will unpack the phrase "son of God" and some of the pitfalls with this biblical concept. We will also hear them discuss the content a person needs to comprehend in order to be saved.
Is the Rapture of the Church Really Mentioned in Matthew 24? + Three Reasons Why or Why Not…
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On the show today, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question related to Matthew 24, also known as the Olivet Discourse. The guys will be discussing the rapture and the Lord's teaching on the rapture in light of His Jewish audience. How do we reconcile the Lord's immediate ministry to the nation of Israel with this church age doctrine? We will also hear Bob unpack Matthew 13:41ff and the parables of the wheat and tares, in light of the similarities with the Olivet Discourse. These and many more questions will be discussed. You won't want to miss out!
Does Matthew 24 Support The Perseverance of the Saints?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob and Shawn are answering our listeners' questions on the program today. We will hear them discuss the importance of asking questions and continuing to seek and learn from the scriptures. They will also be addressing Matthew 24. What did the Lord mean when He said that "he who endures to the end shall be saved?" Does this verse support the Calvinists position on the perseverance of the saints? The guys will unpack this verse in light of the context and hopefully bring some clarity.
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.