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.