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.
Why is 1st John Not the Place to Go For Assurance of Salvation But John’s Gospel Is?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today's episode, Bob and Shawn will be comparing the gospel of John and 1 John. Specifically, the guys will address the issue of assurance in these two books. Is it okay to use 1 John as evidence for eternal security? Why or why not? We will hear the guys unpack the purpose statements of these two books and how we can use them appropriately within their contexts. The guys will also address some common pitfalls for those who are studying 1 John. These, and many more issues will be addressed on today's show. We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Chapter 5: In the So Called Parable of the Rich Man in Hell, Is Jesus Saying There is a Need for Repentance in Order to Keep Out of Hell?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in an on-going series where they are discussing Wayne Grudem's book "Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel." Today, they will begin their discussion on chapter 5. Specifically, the guys will be discussing Luke 16:30 and the account of the rich man and Lazarus.  Does this verse teach that we must repent in order to be saved from hell? These and many more issues will be unpacked on the show. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand the word of God.
Chapter 3: Does Free Grace Theology Give Believers a False Assurance of Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in an on-going series where they are discussing Wayne Grudem's book "Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel." Today, they will begin to address chapter three which deals with assurance. Does the free grace view give people a false assurance of salvation? The guys will discuss. We hope you join us as we address these important issues.

The Amish Against Assurance?

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Like many Americans, I have a fascination with the Amish. I’m intrigued by their life, and I respect their resilience in maintaining their identity in the face of massive societal pressure. They have survived for centuries. If large-scale cultural collapse is on the horizon (and I think it probably is; see here), Evangelicals should take
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Does John 3:16 Really Provide Assurance? Also: When Does Everlasting Life Start?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing assurance. The guys will be responding to a question regarding John 3:16 and whether or not this verse provides assurance. In addition, the guys will address when everlasting life begins. Is everlasting life something the believer obtains at the moment of faith or in the future after physical death? Must an unbeliever understand when they receive eternal life in order to be saved? We will hear the guys unpack this important topic. You won't want to miss the discussion.

The Problem of Basing Your Religion on Feelings: Hannah Whitall Smith’s Story, Part 2 

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When Hannah Whitall Smith grew up among the Quakers of Philadelphia in the 1830s, she found that their legalism and emphasis on inward feelings and impressions combined to make a perfect formula for religious doubt: The sort of introspection I had imbided from my Quaker teaching was calculated to lead to constant self-examination of the
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Why is Legalism so Dangerous & Defeating? What is the Answer to Legalism?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the dangers of legalism. Bob will share some personal experience's with this issue, while providing some insights to the pitfalls of legalism. The guys will also discuss the Arminian position within the church, and how legalism often stems from this perspective. Finally, they will also give some encouraging passages to consider in light of assurance, and the unending love our Savior. We hope you join us as we dive into this issue.