Can You Be Convinced Without Being Converted? & Is “Believes” in John’s Gospel a Point in Time Faith or an Ongoing Faith?
Not every fact about Jesus is a saving fact. So what do you need to believe to be born again? Bob and Shawn discuss how one can be convinced yet not be converted. Plus, in John where Jesus talks about obtaining eternal life, is His use of "believes" indicating an ongoing faith or a point-in-time faith? Listen to a great discussion on this question.
Should I Listen to Lordship Salvation Teachers? & How Do We Know If We’ve Passed From Death to Life?
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Is it a good idea to read material and listen to sermons of preachers that promote Lordship Salvation teaching? Bob and Shawn answer this great question in today's show. Plus, based on John 5:24 and 1 John 3:14, how do we know if we've passed from death to life? What is the difference between these two passages or are they talking about the same thing?
In the Free Grace Position, What is Required for Eternal Salvation? & What About Trusting Vs. Intellectual Assent?
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Bob and Shawn answer your questions in today's broadcast. What does the Free Grace position teach about salvation? John 11:25-27 gives us a great example of how Jesus evangelized, including an invitation. Plus, is one supposed to trust in Christ for salvation instead of simply exercising intellectual assent? What does 1 John 3:9 mean? And does the Free Grace position say that change will inevitably happen in a Christian's life? Listen to Bob and Shawn's great discussion on all these questions.
What Can We Do to Be Abiding in Christ? & Why is the ESV & NKJV different on James 2:19?
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What does James 2:19 mean? And why do Bible versions differ from each other on translation? Bob and Shawn explain the meaning of this important verse. Plus, what are some specific habits we can get into to abide in Christ? The most important thing we can do is be active in a local church. Listen to their great discussion on this question.
What is the Motivation for Works Salvation? & Is John’s Gospel the Only NT Book that Tells How to Receive Eternal Salvation?
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Today on Grace in Focus Radio, Bob and Shawn answer your questions! First, they clarify the purpose of John's Gospel as an evangelistic book. Is it the only book to tell us how to receive eternal salvation? Plus, is pride an underlying motivation for works salvation?
Zane C Hodges’s View of Eternal Salvation–Part 2
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Today we wrap up our discussion of DTS teaching on eternal salvation from 1965-1990. Bob and Shawn complete the explanation of Zane Hodges' teachings. What did Zane define as the "Saving Facts"? His book Absolutely Free is an excellent resource for those seeking a clear, Biblical explanation of faith and eternal security.