2 Cor 13:5-7 – Grace Evangelical Society

October 5, 2023

How Is the Kingdom of Heaven Like Leaven?

2 Cor 13:5-7, 2 Tim 2:15, Bread, Kingdom, Leaven, Matt 13:33, parables, Remnant

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are continuing a short series about kingdom parables. What is leaven and what is the meaning of leaven in the Bible? Why did Jesus use it illustratively about the kingdom? Listen and learn about it on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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July 24, 2020

4 Practical Strengths of the Alternate View of 2 Cor 13:5-7

2 Cor 13:5-7, Journal Article – Spring 2020

Will you reign with Christ for eternity? Are you approved or disapproved by God? Persevere in your faith in this life to ensure you have the most eternal rewards in the next.

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July 23, 2020

4 Practical Problems with the Traditional View of 2 Cor 13:5-7

2 Cor 13:5-7, Journal Article – Spring 2020

Several popular pastors have preached on 2 Cor 13:5-7 and given a misrepresentation of what the Scriptures are saying in the context. Bob and Shawn discuss 4 problems with their respective views.

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July 22, 2020

The Doctrine of Eternal Rewards–(related to 2 Cor 13:5-7)

1 Cor 9:24-27, 2 Cor 13:5-7, Journal Article – Spring 2020

This week we've been discussing the context of 2 Cor 13:5-7. Bob and Shawn have proven that this passage is not about salvation, but eternal rewards. Today they compare 2 Cor 13:5-7 with 1 Cor 9:24-27.

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July 21, 2020

What is Really Happening in this Text? (2 Cor 13:5-7)

“Falling out of Grace”, “State of Grace”, 2 Cor 13:5-7, Journal Article – Spring 2020

Bob and Shawn continue the discussion on 2 Cor 13:5-7. What is the approval and disapproval mentioned in this passage? How do we know if we are approved or disapproved?

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May 29, 2020

John Piper & Tom Stellar Article–“The Necessity of Perseverance in Faith & the Assurance of Salvation” (Part 2)

“Terrible Threats to those who fall into persistent unbelief” – Assurance of Salvation, 1 Cor 9:27, 2 Cor 13:5-7, Final Salvation, salvation by works

Today we wrap up the King Jesus Gospel series with Bob and Shawn discussing the final 4 points in Piper's article. Is there such a thing as "final salvation"? Listen in as they clear up the confusion that this article brings to assurance.

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