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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.

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February 18, 2021

Are There Multiple Ways that a Person Can Believe For Eternal Salvation? Also: What is the Last Trump in 1 Cor. 15:52?

1 Cor 15:52., 1 Thess 4:16-17, Jn 1:12-13, Jn 2:23

On today’s episode of Grace in Focus radio, we will be answering some of our listeners’ questions. Bob and Shawn will be discussing John 2:23. This verse is often used to say that there are multiple ways that a person can believe. The guys will discuss it and its connection to John 1:12-13. We will also hear the guys address the last trumpet mentioned in 1 Cor 15. How do we reconcile this passage with a pre-trib rapture? We will discuss it on the show today.

February 17, 2021

Is it In Any Way Possible to Wish to Believe to be Saved & Yet Not Believe? Also: Free Grace Christians Still Repent, Don’t They?

Jn 5:39-40

On today’s episode, Bob and Shawn are answering our listeners’ questions. For example, is it possible for someone to want to be saved and yet not believe in Jesus for eternal life? The guys will address this issue in light of a previous episode, and hopefully bring some clarity. They will also be addressing the topic of repentance. Do free grace people repent, and if so, what is the purpose of repentance? We will hear what they have to say about this issue and more on the show today. We hope you can join us.

February 16, 2021

I Agree With Free Grace, But Why Don’t You Include Death, Burial, & Resurrection in the Believing? Also: Isn’t Having the Lord’s Supper Every Week in a Large Church Burdensome?

1 Cor 15:3-11, Lord’s Supper

Welcome back to Grace in Focus radio. We are continuing to answer our listeners’ questions on the show today. First, Bob and Shawn will be answering a question related to the content of saving faith: Must a person believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, in order to be saved? They will also be dealing with some issues related to the Lord’s supper. Does the Lord’s supper include a weekly meal? If so, how does a church do this effectively? The guys will discuss these topics and more on today’s episode of Grace in Focus radio.

February 15, 2021

How Will the New Heavens and the New Earth be Re-Created?

2 Pet 3:10-12, New Earth, New Heavens, Rev 21 & 22, Rev 21:24-26

On the show today, we will be discussing the new heavens and the new earth. Bob and Shawn will be addressing this topic in light of Revelation chapters 21 and 22. Does the phrase “new earth” mean that the Lord will destroy the earth completely and replace it with a new earth, or does it mean that the Lord will reassemble this one? The guys will unpack this issue while paying special attention to Rev 21: 24-26 and 2 Peter 3:10-12. You don’t want to miss this episode of Grace in Focus radio.

February 12, 2021

Is the Earth Really Only a Few Thousand Years Old?

Young Earth Creationism

Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the age of the earth. Bob will be unpacking the arguments for a young earth position. He will also be addressing some of the opposing arguments. Is the word “day” in the book of Genesis a literal day, composing of a 24 hour period? How do we address the fact that there wasn’t any sun or moon in the first few days of creation? These and many more issues will be discussed on the show.

February 11, 2021

What Does it Mean That “God Opened Lydia’s Heart?

2 Cor 4:14, Acts 16:14, evangelism, Matt 8:12, Spiritual Warfare.

In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn will be looking at Acts 16:14. In this verse we are told about a woman named Lydia. The apostle Paul comes to Philippi and evangelizes to Lydia while she worshipped by the river. It says in this verse that the Lord “opened her heart.” What does this expression mean? What is the application for us? The guys will be addressing this issue and more on the show. We hope you can join us.

February 10, 2021

Does the Holy Spirit Ever Leave a Believer Due to a Certain Sin? Also: What is the Biblical Difference Between “Heart,” Mind,” and “Soul.”

Holy Spirit Indwelling, Jn 3:16, Matt 23:37

Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. We are currently doing a series on questions from our listeners. On the show today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the consequences of sin. Does the Holy Spirit leave a believer when they commit sin or certain sins? We will hear the guys address this issue. They will also be discussing the differences between the “heart,” “mind,” and “soul” when used in the bible. How do we harmonize passages like Matt 23:37 and John 3:16? Stick around to find out!

February 9, 2021

When & Where is the Resurrection of the Dead in Christ? Also: What About the “Reprobate Doctrine?”

“Doubting Faith”, “Reprobate Doctrine, “Strength of Faith.”, 1 Thess 4:13-18, Rapture, Resurrection

In todays episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn are continuing to answer questions from our listeners. The guys will be discussing issues related to the end times. They will be answering questions related to when and where the resurrection will occur. In addition, we will also hear the guys address the “reprobate” doctrine. You don’t want to miss it!

February 8, 2021

Is Communion Only For Believers or Should It Be Open To All?

1 Tim 2:9-15, Lord’s Supper.1 Cor 11

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn are taking our listeners questions. We will hear them discuss communion in this episode. Should communion be limited to believers alone or should it be open to anyone? Bob will address some of the issues with this topic as it relates to 1 Cor 11. The guys will also be answering a question related to 1 Tim 2:9-15. You don’t want to miss the show.

February 5, 2021

Without Repentance, Wouldn’t Salvation Be “Easy-Believism”? Also: Do I Have to Give Up Working Out to Be Saved?

easy believism, Repentance

On the show today, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. The guys will be discussing issues related to “repentance.” Bob will unpack this word in light of Jonah’s ministry to the Ninevites. They will also be addressing the phrase “easy-believism” and its implications. Lastly, does a person have to give up the gym in order to be saved? We will discuss this question, and more on the show.

March 13, 2026

Are Jewish Christians Distinct from Gentile Christians?

Ron asks a great question: If a Jew today becomes a believer in Jesus Christ, is there any way he is distinct from Gentile believers...

March 13, 2026

What Does “Let the Dead Bury Their Own Dead” Mean?

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will answer a question about a statement in Luke 9:60. What did...

March 12, 2026

What Is the “Wisdom of God” in Luke 11:49?

In Luke 11:49, the Lord speaks about the “wisdom of God.” This wisdom has “…said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles…’ ” This is an unusual expression, and the identification of...

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