Can / Should a Person Be Baptized if they Have a Live-in Girlfriend or Boyfriend? Also: What Does it Mean for a Christian to “Walk In the Light?” Also: Is the “Outer Darkness” like Protestant Purgatory?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be answering questions regarding Christian baptism. Can a new believer be baptized if they are living in sin with their significance other? We will also hear the guys address issues related to the Chrisitan life, and what it means to walk in the light. Finally, we will hear the guys discuss the outer darkness and why we shouldn't see this phrase as a reference to a form of purgatory.
Does God Judge False Teachers with Physical Illness or Temporal Consequences and Should We Surmise or Try to Discern Such Things About False Teachers? Also: What About Cremation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be addressing how God disciplines false teachers. Specifically, does God judge false teachers with physical illness here and now. In addition, is physical illness a good way to identify false teachers? The guys will discuss these issues. In addition, we will hear the guys address cremation and whether or not believers are permitted to be cremated or if we should be buried.
What Does it Mean to be an “Overcomer” and “Victorious” in John’s Writings?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today's episode, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys discuss the terms "overcomer" and "victorious" in the books written by the Apostle John. The guys look at passages such as 1 Cor 9;27, 2 Tim 2;12, 1 Jn 5:3-5, and more. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand these terms in context.
What is Practical Righteousness (vs. Imputed Righteousness)? Also: What is the Relation of Eternal Security and Being Disciplined By the Lord?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn are going to unpack the term "righteousness." The guys will address the difference between practical righteousness, and imputed righteousness. In addition, we will hear the guys answer a question regarding Hebrews 12:8. How do we handle this question in light of eternal security? What is the purpose of the discipline of God in this context? These, and many more issues will be addressed on the program.
What is the Biblical Role for Women at The Lord’s Supper? Also: How Should Col 2:16-23 be Applied Today?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. First, the guys will unpack a question regarding the role of women in the church. They will address 1 Tim 2:11, 1 Cor 11:17-34, and 1 Cor 14:34 in light of this issue. In addition, we will hear the guys discuss some of the cultural background behind Col 2:15-23. What is the application for these verses today? The guys will give their thoughts. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand these passages more clearly.
What Does “I Desire Mercy and Not Sacrifice” Mean in Matthew 9:9-13?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Matthew 9:9-13. Specifically, what did the Lord mean when He said, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice." The guys will discuss this passage in light of Hosea 6:6 and the significance of the sacrificial system. They will also address the application for the Old Testament saints, and the application for us today. We hope you enjoy the discussion.
How Can I Know My Faith is Genuine, That it is Saving Faith, That I Have Trusted Enough on Jesus?
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How can a person know their faith is genuine? Today, Bob and Shawn will be addressing this very important question. First, the guys will unpack the question of "how" a person believes. In short, faith is being persuaded that something is true. Secondly, we will hear them discuss "what" a person believes. The guys will be addressing these issues in light of passages such as John 11:25-27, and John 3:16. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
What Does 2 Peter 1:9 Mean by “Old Sins”? Also: Why Does Romans 3:25 Talk About “Remission of Sins that Are ‘Past?’”
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be answering questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys first address 2 Peter 1:9 and the cleansing from old sins. Bob will share his thoughts on this passage, and unpack some issues related to forgiveness. In addition, the guys will discuss Romans 3:25, and the "remission of sins." Join us as we seek to understand these passages in context.
The Ten Plagues – Part 13 – Conclusion
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, David Renfro is finishing the series with Bob and Shawn, where they covered the 10 plagues of Egypt. In this conclusion, the guys will discuss the grace of God with the Israelites departure from Egypt found in Ex 12. They will also unpack the population of the nation of Israel at this time, and who the "mixed" multitude refers to in this passage. The guys will also address the moral issues associated with the last plague, and the death of all the first-born sons. We hope you enjoyed this series.
The Ten Plagues – Part 12 – The 10th Plague, Death
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. We are currently in a series covering the ten plagues of Egypt. On today's episode, David Renfro continues his discussion with Bob and Shawn on the 10th plague, the death of the firstborn. This account is found in Exodus 12 and gives us the origin of the Passover. The guys will discuss the significance of this plague in light of Egyptian paganism. In addition, we will hear them draw some connections with Romans, Hebrews 11, and Galatians. You won't want to miss the discussion.