Why Isn’t James 2:14 Referring to Saving Faith, but to Some Other Kind of Special Faith?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates answer a question about faith and works and about the context of James–especially aimed at clarifying the meaning of James 2:14. Why do so many believe and teach that James 2:14 is about a faith that is connected to eternal salvation? What is the evidence in James and in the whole of the Bible that this is referring to a specific kind of faith that is not related to eternal salvation? Listen and find out! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s book, The Ten Most Misunderstood Words in the Bible is being offered through March 31st, 2023 at half-price for those who use the code word, “MISUNDERSTOOD.”
How Do We Explain Passages that Seem to Indicate Repentance Is Needed for the Acquiring of Eternal Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about repentance and what is necessary for Eternal Salvation. Why do some scripture passages seem to indicate that both repentance and faith are necessary in order to be saved? Bob and Ken look at many scriptures to answer this question. Please listen to this important episode! SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges book, Romans: Deliverance From Wrath is being offered through February 28th, 2023 at half price for those who used the code word, “ROMANS.”
Zane Hodges – Preaching At Victor Street
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Our special guest, Steve Elkins has joined Bob once again on the show today. We will hear more about Elkins' relationship with Zane Hodges, as well as their time at Victor Street. Elkins will also discuss passages such as 1 Jn 5:1, Jn 11: 25-27, and Jn 20:31. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
What is the Proof That Anyone Has Truly Believed in Jesus?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Lucas Kitchen joins Bob on today's episode. The guys will be answering questions sent in by our listeners. Bob will respond to issues related to eternal security, and how one can prove they have eternal life. What is the proof that someone has "truly" believed in Jesus? We will hear this issue addressed in light of passages such as 1 John 2:24-26, 2 Cor 9:27, and John 6:47. You won't want to miss the conversation.
Why Can’t the Use of “Brethren” or ”Brothers” in James be Referring to a Jewish Relational as Brotherhood and not Necessarily Exclusively to Believing Brethren? Also: What is the Role of the Will in Believing?
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Welcome to Grace in focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be unpacking the terms "brothers" and "brethren" in the book of James. Do these terms refer to believers? Could these words simply be speaking to the Jewish relationship to James, rather than a spiritual brotherhood? The guys will discuss these issues. In addition, we will hear about the role of the will in believing. We hope you enjoy the discussion.
Chapter 4: Is Trusting the Person of Christ Essential for Receiving the Gift of Eternal 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 start on chapter four. Is trusting the person of Christ essential for receiving the gift of eternal life? We will hear the guys unpack this question by looking at passages such as Eph 2:8-9, John 3:16, and John 5:24. These and many more issues will be discussed on the show. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Does Matthew 21:32 Support That Belief and Repentance are Connected? Also: Who Sees the Glory That is Talked About in Titus 2:13?
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On todays episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing "repentance." First, Bob will unpack the relationship between repentance and belief in Matt 21:32. Does this verse prove that repentance is necessary for salvation? Bob will give his view. In addition, the guys will be unpacking Titus 2:13. Who will see the glory that is talked about in this verse and when will it happen? You will have to listen to the show to find out!
How Are Trust and Obedience Related? Also: Are Works Necessary to Prove Faith?
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Today on Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be discussing the differences between trust and obedience. Many of us grew up singing the hymn "Trust and Obey" but what does that song really mean? The guys will provide some clarity on these terms, as well as draw some distinctions between the terms "trust" and "believe." Finally, we will hear the guys unpack the role of works when determining if our faith is genuine.

George Meisinger on Belief as Persuasion

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As I write and re-write my chapters for our upcoming systematic theology, Doctrine for Disciples, I am beginning to cross-reference other theology books. In doing that I came across an excellent chapter on salvation by George Meisinger, called “Salvation by Faith Alone” in The Fundamentals for the Twenty-First Century, edited by Mal Couch. Meisinger makes
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