2 Tim 2:12. – Grace Evangelical Society

Advice from a Champion (Hebrews 11:35-38)

May 15, 2025 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 2 Tim 2:12., Heb 10:35, Heb 11:35-39, Heb 12:1-7, reigning, rewards, Suffering

Many argue that Muhammad Ali was the greatest heavyweight boxing champion ever. I remember as a young man watching him train for his bouts. It was brutal. He needed to go through such ordeals because of the beatings he took in the ring. But I still wondered how he endured such suffering. Once, in speaking

Making an Impact

April 10, 2025 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 2 Pet 3:11, 2 Tim 2:12., Eternal Rewards, Luke 19:15-19, reigning, reigning with Christ, Rev 10:4, Rev 21:1-5, rewards, Rom 8:17

I recently saw a poster with an Apple Watch on it. It was not an advertisement. Instead, it showed the different small components of the watch, along with a quote from the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. He said, “We are here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else are we here?”

A Servant Becomes a King

February 27, 2025 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 2 Tim 2:12., Isa 42:1, Kingdom, Mark 10:45, Prov 30:21-23, Reign, Rev 19:16, Servant

Agur, a man of whom we know very little, wrote Proverbs 30. Most students of the Bible will recognize one of the characteristics of his writing. He likes to enumerate several things that have something in common, then up the number by one. Proverbs 30:21-23 is an example. Agur says that there are “three things”

January 19, 2024

Why Is Teaching About Degrees of Rewards Not a Form of Works Salvation?

1 cor 4:1-5, 1 Cor 9:24-27, 2 Tim 2:12., 2 Tim 4:6-8, Col 3:24, Degrees, Matt 24:45-51, rewards, Works

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about rewards and how they might be or may not be related to eternal salvation. Does Jesus, Paul, or the Bible teach about rewards? What is said about them? Are all believers rewarded equally? Is this a justification issue

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December 26, 2023

What Are Annihilationism, Arminianism, Assurance, and Denying Christ?

2 Tim 2:12., annihilationism, Arminianism, Assurance, certainty, Christ, conditional immortality, Deny, Denying, Matt 10:32-33, Salvation, torment

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are talking about key salvation doctrine words. What is Annihilationism? How can I be sure I am eternally saved? Will a denial of Christ forfeit my chance for eternal salvation? Please listen to this episode of Grace in Focus!

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December 20, 2023

Please Explain Why the Free Grace Position Is True

1 Cor 15:58, 1 Cor 2:2, 2 Tim 2:12., Believe, Believer, Disciple, Discipleship, Follow, Follower, Free Grace, Lordship, mental assent, Rev 2:26, Rev 4:9-10, Salvation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are looking at the validity of the Free Grace position. Are all believers disciples of Christ? Will all believers rule with Christ someday? What is the Biblical view of rewards? Bob and David will offer Biblical answers about these issues in today’s episode.

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October 26, 2023

Will the Non-Rulers Be Jealous of the Rulers in Jesus’ Kingdom?

1 Cor 9:24-27, 2 Tim 2:12., Abundant Life, Envy, Jealousy, John 10:10, Kingdom, Matt 6:19-20, Rulers, Treasure

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin is responding to some questions about the kingdom and ruling with Christ. Should we want to rule? What should be our motivation for earning rewards? Will we be jealous of those who have more rewards than we do? Listen and learn about it on today’s episode

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September 26, 2023

Is It Possible that Charles Templeton Is With the Lord Even Though He Died an Atheist?

1 Cor 9:27, 2 Tim 2:12., atheist, Billy Graham, Charles Templeton, Eternal Security, Fall Away, Luke 8:13, Matt 10:32-33

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about eternal security and especially the extent of eternal security. If you believe for eternal salvation, then later in life you become an atheist, deny the faith or say you want to give back your salvation, will you go

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August 25, 2023

Will Some Believers Really Be Ashamed at the Bema?

1 Cor 3:10-15, 1 Cor 9:24-27, 1 John 2:28, 2 Tim 2:12., Ashamed, Bema, Glorified Saint, Judgment Seat, Luke 19:11-27, Matt 25:1-13, Regret, rewards, Ruling with Christ, Unfaithful Servant

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about a believer at the Judgment Seat of Christ being ashamed. Why or how could there be shame if the believer is in a glorified body? Aren’t sorrow, tears and shame supposed to go away then? Please listen for

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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.

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