Grace In Focus Radio Episodes Archive - Page 81 of 200

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.

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!

July 28, 2023

How Does 1 John 3:6-9 Fit Into Free Grace Theology and Into Eternal Security?

1 John 1:8, 1 John 3:6-9, abide, Abiding, Christ, New Nature, Scripture Meditation, Sin

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering a question from a listener about 1 John 3:6-9. There are at least seven different major interpretations of 1 John 3:9. What is the point of these verses? Please listen for some clarity on this!

July 27, 2023

Does the “ABC” Method of Evangelizing Have Merit?

ABC Evangelism, Acts 16:31, Eph 2:8-9, John 3:16, John 5:24, Method, Rev 22:17., Rom 10:13, Tract

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are responding to a question about “Admit,” “Believe,” “Call” or “ABC.” This is a simple, clever and memorable method of evangelism seen on gospel tracts and used widely to evangelize children. But does it have merit? Listen now and learn about it on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

July 26, 2023

If We Are Not Involved in Evangelism Will We End Up in Hell?

2 Tim 2:12., Baptism, confessing Christ, evangelizing, Matt 10:32-33, Overcomers, Rev 3:5, rewards, witnessing

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering a question about confessing Christ or denying Christ and evangelism. Some fear a loss of salvation because they have not confessed Christ or witness Him enough. Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins will discuss this and related things on today’s podcast.

September 1, 2026

A Sermonator Who’s a Terminator

My wife often buys me T-shirts she thinks I might like. One of my favorites has the word Sermonator on the front. Most people will recognize this as a play on...

September 1, 2026

Practical Ramifications of Assurance of Salvation, Part 1

Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio/podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Bob Vancendak are talking about the practical benefits coming from assurance of salvation. How...

September 1, 2026

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