Grace In Focus Radio Episodes – Page 135 – Grace Evangelical Society

October 26, 2020

What Does the “Outer Darkness” Refer to in Matthew 8, 22, & 25?

Matt 22:13, Matt 25:30, Matt 8:12, outer darkness

Did you know that believers can experience shame at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Matthew 8, 22, & 25 refer to ruling with Christ; the Outer Darkness is not a place of darkness outside of the Kingdom. Listen to Bob and Shawn's excellent explanation on this often-misunderstood subject in Matthew.

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October 23, 2020

What Did the Samaritans Mean by “Savior of the World”?

“Savior of the World”, 1 John 2:2, 1 Tim 4:10, John 1:29, John 3:16, John 4:42

When the Samaritans called Jesus the "Savior of the World" in John 4:42, did that mean that everyone gets saved? Jesus has taken care of the sin problem at Calvary. Belief is still required. Listen to Bob and Shawn's excellent discussion on this question.

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October 22, 2020

How Comprehensive is the Word “Believe” in the Bible; How Much Understanding is Required?

Understanding/Belief

Does believing in Jesus also mean believing what He said about salvation, as well as giving to those in need, etc.? Plus, do we need to believe in the Deity of Christ to receive eternal salvation? Bob and Shawn answer these excellent questions in today's broadcast.

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October 21, 2020

How Is it that Belief is Not a Choice?

Comparison of Belief/Trust, John 5:45-46

Do we choose to trust or choose to believe? What does it mean to "trust in Jesus"? Bob and Shawn discuss John 5:45-46, the difference between trust and belief, and what our response is to each.

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October 20, 2020

How Were Gentiles Saved Before the Cross?

Gal 3:8 cf Gen 12:3, Jer 31:33

What does the Bible say about justification before the Cross? Were the Gentiles included in those who could have been saved? Bob and Shawn discuss this interesting topic in today's broadcast of Grace in Focus Radio.

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October 19, 2020

Eternal Salvation and Children’s Ministry; Who Is God’s Child?

Child Evangelism, John 1:12, Materials /Curriculum for Teaching Children, universalism

What does an effective children's ministry look like? How often should we evangelize our children? Does the children's Bible material or curriculum your church uses present the gospel clearly and correctly? Listen to Bob and Shawn's excellent discussion on this important subject.

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October 16, 2020

Is Losing Your First Love Losing Your Salvation?

First Love, Instantaneous Conversion, Rev 2:4-5

What did Jesus mean in Rev 2:4 when He said, "Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love." Was He talking about salvation or about the effectiveness of their ministry as a whole? Plus, is instantaneous conversion Biblical? What is the best way to share our faith? Bob and Shawn discuss these questions in today's episode of Grace in Focus Radio.

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October 15, 2020

Is Assurance Essential to Being Saved & Are There Different Kinds of Faith?

Assurance, Object of Saving Faith

Today, Bob and Shawn tackle a subject that concerns many believers. Is assurance an essential part of saving faith? Listen to their excellent discussion as they encourage you on how you can have assurance of everlasting life.

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October 14, 2020

Does “Believe” in John Refer to Continuous or Point in Time Belief?

John 11:26, John 3:16

Today, Bob and Shawn discuss why John 3:16 and John 11:26 refer to point-in-time belief. They compare other passages in Scripture that prove point-in-time events occurred many times. As we study Scripture, we need to be careful not to read our own theology into Bible text.

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October 13, 2020

Is it Okay to Save Money For the Future or Would this Indicate a Lack of Faith?

John 7:53–8:11, Matt 6:19-21

Is it too worldly to save money the future? Or is it actually wise? What do the Scriptures say about saving money versus laying up "treasure in Heaven"? Plus, why did Jesus tell the woman caught in adultery to "go and sin no more"? Bob and Shawn discuss these great questions in today's broadcast of Grace in Focus Radio.

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