Did People Receive Eternal Life Through the Preaching of John the Baptist? & What About Pastors Who Give Differing Salvation Messages?
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In today's episode with Grace in Focus radio, we are continuing our Q/A series. Bob and Shawn will be addressing the ministry of John the Baptist. Were people saved by his message? Bob will be discussing passages like John 1:6-8, John 1:29, John 1:35, and John 3:36 in response to this issue. Further, the guys will be dealing with the issue of conflicting gospel presentations from pastors. Bob and Shawn will address some of the pitfalls for pastors, as well as, draw from their own experiences. You don't want to miss out on today's episode.
Was Man Created to Resolve the Angelic Conflict? & What is Mankind’s Purpose?
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In todays show, Bob and Shawn are taking some of our listeners questions about the angelic conflict and mankind's purpose. The guys will begin by dealing with the topic of the angelic conflict. They will be touching on several passages, including Genesis 3:15, Gen 6, Eph 6 and more. They will also give seven reasons why God created mankind, most notably, that we were made to reign over God's creation (Gen 1:28). We hope you can join us as we discuss these exciting topics.
Do You Have to Will To Believe? How is the Will Connected to Belief?
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What is the role of the will when it comes to salvation? In todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be answering this and many more questions. The guys will not only address the role of mans will in todays episode, but we will also be learning about the role of the will of God in salvation. They will be looking at passages like John 1:12-13, John 5:24, 6:40, and more. We hope you can join us today as we dive into these important topics.
Are You Anxious About Salvation? & What are the Consequences of Attending a Works-Salvation Church?
In today's episode, Bob and Shawn continue to answer some of our listeners' questions. The guys will be discussing the issue of anxiety over assurance. They will be sharing some personal stories about this topic, as well as some practical tips on how to address it, not only in your own life, but hopefully to help those around you who may also be struggling with this problem. In addition to assurance anxiety, the guys will be addressing some of the pitfalls for those who are attending a works-based church. We hope you enjoy this episode of Q/A's.
Does Willful Sin Lead to Loss of Salvation? & Are All Churches and Denominations Part of the Universal Church?
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In today's episode, Bob and Shawn will be dealing with a tough text. The book of Hebrews is famous for its warning passages, most notably, in Chapter 10:38-39. What does it mean to "sin willfully," and can we lose our salvation if we do it? The guys will be answering these hard questions and more from some of our listeners as we continue with our series of Q/A's. Join us as we tackle some of these tough texts.
2020 GES National Conference Review
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In today's episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing our 2020 GES Conference, which was held back in October. This year's conference was dealing with Systematic Theology. Among the basic branches of Systematic Theology, the conference also dealt with the doctrine of rewards, the Christian walk, and more. The guys will break down some of the sessions and highlights from our conference, as well as give you some information on where to listen to the lectures now. Finally, the guys will be paying special attention to Bob's main session and the Romans 12:2 approach to the Christian walk. You don't want to miss this special episode.
What is the Difference Between Eternal Security and Assurance? Capitalism: Where Does the Bible Stand on This?
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Did you know that someone could be eternally secure, but not remember having assurance? In today's episode, Bob and Shawn are dealing with this very issue. They will be diving into the differences between the two concepts, how it impacts our lives, and conversations with others. The guys will also be answering some political questions in today's episode, especially how it relates to poverty. You don't want to miss out on this week's final Q/A discussion.
Is It Wrong to Trust in What Jesus Did? Can People Die & Go to Hell or Heaven & Then Come Back to Life? Can We Learn About Theology From Our Experience?
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Today, Bob and Shawn are on the fourth episode in our series of Q/A's. Thank you to all who contributed questions for this series. Is having assurance wrong? For some groups, assurance is a heresy and is rejected completely! In today's discussion the guys will be dealing with this misconception, and the terms associated with it like "final salvation." They will also be diving into the topic of heaven, and how to address those who claim to have visited heaven/hell in near-death experiences.  Bob and Shawn will also address the role of experiences in our understanding of doctrine and spiritual growth.
How Do We Know What Faith or Believing Is? Is Trust A Feeling? What If You Believe for Eternal Salvation But You Don’t Want it?
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In today's episode, Bob and Shawn continue in their series of Q/A's from listeners like you. The guys are answering questions related to the terms faith, believing, and trust as well as addressing some of the pitfalls for these terms. Bob will be unpacking the common use of a three-fold definition of  saving faith, usually expressed by the three terms "Understanding" "Assent" and "Trust." They will also be answering the question about the role of our feelings when "trusting" in Jesus, and how that relates to Romans 8:16. Finally, the guys will address the issue of a believer who no longer wants to believe. Can a believer give eternal life back? You don't want to miss out on this important word study.
How Do Faith and Trust Work in a Christian’s Life?
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Today we continue to answer the listeners’ questions, in a Q/A with Bob and Shawn. The guys will be answering the question about the role of faith and trust. Is there a difference between the two terms? In today’s episode, we will attempt to clarify the difference, as well as, attempt to show how we apply these concepts to our Christian walk. To wrap up this episode, Bob and Shawn will also be addressing the Fall, God’s foreknowledge, and mankind’s free will.