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Theological Big Brothers

November 13, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 John 5:13, Assurance, John 11:25-26, John 4:1-14, sound doctrine

There is a quote attributed to George Orwell. Many say there is no evidence that he said these exact words, but the ideas expressed in them are found in his famous book, 1984. The quote says, “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it hates those who speak it.” 1984 describes the

Read the Fine Print

November 3, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, Calvinism, evangelism, Lordship Salvation

We have all heard the warning: “Make sure you read the fine print.” We are told to do so whenever we enter into any agreement—for example, when we sign a contract. My wife just experienced an example of the need to read the fine print when she received an email. She was told that her

Those Who Would Rob Us of Joy

October 27, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, Luke 10:17–20, Rev 2:17, Rev 3:5, rewards

In Luke 10:17–20, the Lord gave some disciples two reasons they could have joy. He had sent out seventy disciples to serve Him by proclaiming the offer of the kingdom to the nation of Israel. To prove the truth of their message, He gave them the authority to heal the sick and to cast out

October 17, 2025

What Is “the Joy of the Lord”, and What If I Don’t Feel His Joy?

Assurance, Circumstances, Depression, Fellowship, Happiness, joy, Lord, Nehemiah 6:10, Philippians 4:4, Strength

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about joy. Nehemiah said, “The joy of the Lord is your strength…” What is "the joy of the Lord?" How do I get the joy of the Lord? What if I don’t feel this joy for a long period of time? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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October 15, 2025

Some Questions About Assurance

Assurance, Gospel, John, John 5:14, John 8:11, Matthew 7:13-14, questions, Repent, Synoptics

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a few questions on the topic of assurance. Why is it – or how is it that we often assert that “Assurance is of the essence of saving faith?” How do we harmonize Salvation verses and passages about abundant living? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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Two Sides, or a Just a Contradiction?

October 10, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, Deity of Christ, eternal life, John 5:24, Matt 7:16

I recently heard a preacher tell the story of a former member of his church. The pastor didn’t explicitly say it, but from the story, it was apparent that he holds to a Lordship Salvation view of eternal salvation. He told about a conversation he’d had with the former member, whom I’ll call Bill. Bill

September 11, 2025

What Is Dead Faith – James 2:14-26

Assurance, Believer, dead, Faith, False Professor, Genuine, James 2:14-26, Professor, Profitable, Works

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates continue a series on “Tough Texts,” and will be looking at James 2 and the “Faith without works is dead” phrase. Is there such a thing as dead faith? If there are no works or fruit, is faith faulty? Is this about faith for salvation or about the faith of a believer for living? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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August 18, 2025

Does a Believer Have to Maintain a Level of Holy Living in Order to Enter Heaven?

Assurance, Believe, Believer, Death, Ephesians 2:8-9, Final, Grace, Heaven, Holy Living, Initial, John 11:36, John 3:16, John 5:24, John 6:37, John 6:47, Judgment, Life, Maintain, Salvation, Secure

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Leon Adkins are answering a question about the required condition(s) in order to go to heaven. Can a Believer’s eternal salvation ever be revoked because they don’t maintain holy living? Is the Believer on probation until the end of this life? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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July 28, 2025

In Regard to Assurance of Eternal Salvation, How Can I Get Out of the Freak-Out Mode?

Assurance, Believe, Doubt, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ezekiel 18, Ezekiel 31, Faith, Fear, Fellowship, John 3:16, Lordship, Regain, Repent, Repentance, Salvation

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about assurance. It seems, with the emphasis by some teachers on repentance, assurance and lordship, ourquestioner finds himself in what he calls, “The freak-out mode!” This kind of non-free grace teaching can be confusing and anxiety producing. How can one regain assurance and stay out of this so-called “freakout mode”? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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July 21, 2025

Coming to Faith in Christ Through CRU

Assurance, Bob, Campus, Christ, Cru, Crusade, Ephesians 2:8-9, Faith, John 3:16, Philippe, Salvation, Secure, Sterling, Wilkin

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Phillippe Sterling are talking about their own coming to Faith in Christ for Eternal Salvation. For both, it happened through the mission work ofCampus Crusade. Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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