Grace In Focus Radio Episodes – Page 140 – Grace Evangelical Society

October 20, 2020

How Were Gentiles Saved Before the Cross?

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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October 12, 2020

If There is Doubt, Can You Still Be a Believer?

Eternal Security, John 11:26, John 20:31

Did you know that if you have believed in Jesus for everlasting life, you are eternally secure in your salvation, even if you go through times of doubt in the future? Bob and Shawn discuss this important question in today's Q&A broadcast. Plus, is corporate confession/repentance Biblical?

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October 9, 2020

Application: Becoming a Doer of the Word / Work

E-Book–James As Wisdom Literature, James 1:22-25

James 1:22-25 tells us to be doers of the Word and not just hearers, or readers. We are to apply what we read in the Bible to our lives and God holds us accountable to do so. Let us live full, blessed, and rewarding lives by applying the Word of God. Download our free e-book on James here.

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October 8, 2020

Interpretation: Noticing Connectives and Seeing The Argument Develop in a Context

Bible Study-Connectives

When you see "Therefore..." in the Scriptures, do you stop and look at what was written prior? Bob and Shawn discuss the importance of minding the connectives in the Bible, reading various translations, and the role of prayer and mediation in Bible study.

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October 7, 2020

Interpretation: Key Phrases & Big Ideas

Interpretation

It's important to study the phrases that are quoted over and over in the Bible. Do a word study on the word, then the phrase as a whole, using the entirety of the context. Bob and Shawn's discussion on this type of Bible study will encourage and enlighten you.

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