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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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August 11, 2023

What is the GES Position of the Relation Between New Life or Regeneration and Fruits or Works? Is Discipleship Optional?

Assurance, Fruits, good works, Guarantee, Isa 64:6, Lordship Salvation, rewards, Rom 8:31-39, Works

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about good works proving justification. Isn’t it logical that if the new birth brings the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, that it would also result in the believer producing good works? Is discipleship optional? Please listen for some clarity on these things!

August 10, 2023

How Did the Eastern Orthodox Church Originate and How Can Their Claims Be Refuted?

bible, Biblical Authority, Constantinople, Councils, Creeds, Eastern Orthodox, Eternal Security, Gal 1:8-9, Icons, Justification, Orthodoxy, Rome, Sacraments, Traditions, Western Church

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are responding to a question about the origins and practices of Eastern Orthodoxy. What is the history of the Eastern Church (Orthodoxy) and the Western Church (Catholicism)? What is the “saving message” of these churches? How can their beliefs be refuted? Listen and learn about it on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

August 9, 2023

Is It Okay to Translate Philippians 4:7 as “Thoughts and Emotions” Instead of “Hearts and Minds”?

2 Cor 3:18, heart, Mark 7:21, mind, peace, Peace of God, Phil 4:7, Rational Emotive Therapy, Rom 12:1-2, Thinking, Transformation, Translation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about a particular translation of Philippians 4:7. What is a good philosophy on Scripture translation? How can a person have good decisions and actions? What is the best way to shape thinking?

August 8, 2023

Must I Believe in Bodily Physical Resurrection in Order to Be Born Again?

Death, Eternal, Eternal Security, Everlasting, John 11:25-27, John 3:16, Life, Resurrection, Time

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about bodily resurrection. Is physical resurrection related to eternal security? Is it a part of our justification? What is the lowest common denominator in believing for eternal salvation? Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii will offer their thoughts about this question in this episode.

August 7, 2023

Is Repentance Only For the Jews? Also: Why Does the Bible Say “God Repented?”

Esau, Gentiles, God, Gomorrah, Jews, Nineveh, Obadiah, open theism, Repentance, Sodom, universalism

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are here with an answer to a question about repentance. Is repentance only for Jews? Is it mostly corporate (national) or is there not also individual repentance that is called for? What does the Bible mean when it speaks of God repenting? Some clarifying answers today. Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

August 4, 2023

Do Good Works Prove We Are Justified? Also: Is Self Esteem a Sin? How Should a Believer Think About Himself?

2 Tim 4:6-8, Final Salvation, Inheriting Kingdom, John Piper, Justification, pride, rewards, Sanctification, Self Esteem, Tim Keller

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question from a listener about sanctification proving justification. What is the meaning of “final salvation” and why do some teachers talk about this? Also, what is a Biblical position about self-esteem and boasting? Please listen for some clarity on these things!

August 3, 2023

What Does It Mean to Have Faith Alone in Jesus for Everlasting Life?

1 John 2:2, Acts 16:31, Acts 17:11, Confess Sins, Eph 2:8-9, faith alone, John 1:29, John 11:25-26, John 20:30-31, John 3:16, John 6:47

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are responding to a question about the exact meaning of “believe in Jesus for eternal life.” How do we know that Jesus guarantees everlasting life to all who believe? Listen now and learn about it on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

August 2, 2023

What Does It Mean to Believe in Jesus for Everlasting Life? Also: For Believers Who Have Physically Died, Are Their Souls Asleep or Do They Know Where They Are?

1 Thess 4:16-17, Assurance, Eternal Security, John 11:11, John 11:25-27, John 3:16, John 6:47, Resurrection, Soul Sleep

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about the meaning of believing in Christ for everlasting life. How can something so simple turn into such confusion? They also entertain a question about soul sleep. Where does this term come from?

August 1, 2023

Should Repentance Be a Part of the Normal Christian Life? What Is Repentance for?

1 John 1:7-9, Believer, Fellowship, Justification, Luke 15:11-32, Repent, Repentance, Sanctification, Temporal Judgment

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about repentance. Is it a condition for regeneration? Is it a part of our sanctification or the growth process of the Christian life? Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will offer their thoughts about repentance in this episode.

July 31, 2023

Where Do You Find the Major Eschatological Judgments in the Bible? Also: How Will Christians Look in Their Resurrection Bodies?

1 Cor 3:5-15, 1 Cor 9:24-27, 1 Thess 2:19, 2 Cor 5:9-10, Appearance, Handicaps, Luke 19:11-27, Marriage, Resurrection Bodies, Rev 20 11-15

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are here answering two questions. The first is about eschatological judgments. The second is about what Christians will be like in our resurrection bodies. Some speculation is required, but interesting answers none the less! Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

March 20, 2026

If I Believe That Jesus Is God’s Only Begotten Son (John 3:16), Am I Born Again?

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will answer a question about John 3:16. What exactly needs to be...

March 20, 2026

Does Hebrew 11:8 Show That Abraham Was Born Again in Genesis 11, When He Was Still in Ur?

Bill sent me a question about Heb 11:8 regarding when Abraham came to faith in the Messiah. Bill said, “Your interpretation doesn’t comment on the fact that Hebrews 11:8...

March 19, 2026

Sealed with the Spirit: Another Look (2 Cor 1:22)

Throughout my Christian life, I have heard the phrase “sealed by the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit is the believer’s guarantee. Based upon Eph 1:13-14, many say...

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