Doesn’t True Faith Need to be Demonstrated? (Part 1)
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In todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be addressing the relationship between works and faith. Do your works prove your salvation? Can we find assurance by our works? The guys will be answering these questions. Bob will also be discussing the teaching that there are different kinds of faith. Some argue that faith includes three components; understanding, acceptance, and trust. Is this a distinction we find according to the scriptures? Join us as we try and bring some clarity to these issues.

The Teaching That You Cannot Be Sure That Christ Died for You Is One of the Worst False Teachings of All Time

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A reader of our blog, K, cited one of my blogs in which I said that you know you are believing in Jesus to save you if you have assurance of everlasting life. K responded with this cry for help: I do not have assurance of everlasting life. I want to be saved. I’m terrified I’m
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Did People Receive Eternal Life Through the Preaching of John the Baptist? & What About Pastors Who Give Differing Salvation Messages?
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In today's episode with Grace in Focus radio, we are continuing our Q/A series. Bob and Shawn will be addressing the ministry of John the Baptist. Were people saved by his message? Bob will be discussing passages like John 1:6-8, John 1:29, John 1:35, and John 3:36 in response to this issue. Further, the guys will be dealing with the issue of conflicting gospel presentations from pastors. Bob and Shawn will address some of the pitfalls for pastors, as well as, draw from their own experiences. You don't want to miss out on today's episode.
What is the Difference Between Eternal Security and Assurance? Capitalism: Where Does the Bible Stand on This?
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Did you know that someone could be eternally secure, but not remember having assurance? In today's episode, Bob and Shawn are dealing with this very issue. They will be diving into the differences between the two concepts, how it impacts our lives, and conversations with others. The guys will also be answering some political questions in today's episode, especially how it relates to poverty. You don't want to miss out on this week's final Q/A discussion.

Two Motivations for Ministry: A Lesson from Anthony Norris Groves

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There are two very different motivations for ministry. The first motivation begins in doubt, and the second begins in assurance. That was the experience of Anthony Norris Groves, one of the first “Plymouth Brethren,” and often called “the father of faith missions.” In his interesting biography, Robert Dann notes how Groves went through both kinds
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