What Does Jesus Mean by “Understand” in the Parable of Four Soils?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the Parable of the Four Soils. Why is it that especially in the Matthew and the Mark account, only the fourth soil understands and accepts the word? Is understands and accepts equivalent to believes? - Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
How Many Conditions Are There in Order to be Born Again?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are going to talk about the condition(s) necessary to be born again. How many are there? The questioner suggests five conditions. These may not be the same five you’ve heard before. Bob and Sam will discuss these in light of scripture - Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
In 1 John 4:8, Are All the Beloved Born Again?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from 1 John 4:7-8. Do these verses imply that some of the “beloved” who are being addressed here are not saved? How can we be sure one way or the other? What does this text actually say? You may be surprised! – Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Has Christ Forgiven Unbelievers?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from a listener about forgiveness. If the atonement was good for the covering of all sin, are unbelievers, in any sense, forgiven for their sin? What are the extents of Christ’s atonement? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
How Can We Know Which Parts of Scripture Can Be Directly Applied to Us?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn are answering a question about the application of Jeremiah 29:11 which is found quite often on Christian merchandise. Despite the wonderful sentiment, is it really for believers today? If it is not for us, why is it not and what should we do with it? Please listen for a great discussion, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
When Was Cornelius Born Again? For Him, Was it Similar to Being An Old Testament Believer?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question about the transitional nature of the New Testament book of Acts. When was Cornelius saved? Is it possible that he, like others in the book of Acts, received the Holy Spirit some time after he was saved? What is the point of Cornelius’ story? - Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
“No Fruit, No Root” – Why This Phrase? What Does This Mean?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are going to talk about a phrase used by some Christian teachers. The Phrase is: “No Fruit, No Root” … or “No Root, No Fruit.” What is meant by this? Where does it come from? Is it a valid teaching? Is fruit guaranteed for a Christian? - Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
When Isaiah Mentions Free Salvation in Isaiah 52:3, What Kind of Salvation Is He Talking About?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question from Isaiah about a salvation that is without cost. Is he talking about eternal salvation? And who is he talking to? What possibilities might there be? – Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Can Believers Defend Themselves?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question about believers and self-defense. Romans 12:19 – “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves…” – what does this mean? Should trusting God to protect us just be passive? What is God’s role and what is ours? What is the difference between vengeance and self-defense? Please listen for a great discussion, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!