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Why Do So Few Believe in the Judgment Seat of Christ?

May 9, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Bema, Dispensationalism, Judgment Seat of Christ

Jack emailed me a great question: “Why does it seem like only dispensationalists believe in the Judgment Seat of Christ?” For those who are not theology nerds, a dispensationalist believes that at various times–or dispensations–in the world’s history, God has changed His commandments. For example, today God allows us to eat pork or shrimp. We

March 29, 2023

What is the Purpose of Church Discipline?

1 Cor 5:11, Believer, Bema, church discipline, fruit, Purpose, Sexually Immoral

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin, Steve Elkins and Ken Yates are answering a question about the purpose of Church discipline. Can a born again person be sexually immoral? Some think not. But if so, can you share a meal with them? What is the true purpose of Church discipline? You will

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March 9, 2023

In Certain Denominations Where Works Salvation Is Taught, There Is Also the Claim That One Can Lose and Regain Eternal Salvation. If Eternal Salvation Was Never Rightly Understood in the First Place, Are These People Even Saved?

1 John 2:28, arrogance, Bema, Boasting, Flesh, Haughty, Heaven, Jesus, Kingdom, pride, Regret, Rev 21:4, rewards, serving, Shame.

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin answer a question about what is essential to being born again. If a denomination or tradition is not clear on getting or keeping eternal salvation, should we then assume that those who are a part of that denomination are not saved? Find out

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March 8, 2023

Will We Boast in Our Rewards in Heaven? In the Kingdom, Will There Be Jealousy, Depression or Shame Because of Others’ Rewards or Rewards We Do Not Receive?

1 John 2:28, arrogance, Bema, Boasting, Flesh, Haughty, Heaven, Jesus, Kingdom, pride, Regret, Rev 21:4, rewards, serving, Shame.

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about our response to future rewards. Will we be proud? Will we be ashamed? What will the true focus of rewards be? Have you ever wondered about this? You will surely find this episode interesting and motivating. Please listen!

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The Unlikely Hero

February 24, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Bema, Hebrews 11, last will be first, rewards

As an Army brat, I’ve heard many war stories, especially those regarding Medal of Honor winners. The Medal of Honor is the highest award that our country issues to its military, and it is only given to those soldiers who have exhibited profound acts of bravery and sacrifice. To put it into perspective, most Medal

October 24, 2022

Who is Melchizedek? Was He a Christophany? Is He an Angel? Also: In 1 Corinthians 1:8, What does “Confirm You to the End” Mean?

1 Cor 1:8, Bema, Blameless, Christophany, Confirm, Gen 14:19, Heb 7:3, Melchizedek

Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Ken Yates joins Bob Wilkin today to answer questions from our listeners. First, the guys will respond to a question regarding the identity of Melchizedek in Genesis 14. Was Melchizedek an angel, or the pre-incarnate Christ, or was he just a man? The guys will unpack these options and

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Being a Judge Is Not an Easy Job (Acts 18:12-17)

August 9, 2022 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Bema, Corinth, Gallio, synagogue

I attended a church in Texas once where one of the deacons was a county judge. He would sometimes talk about cases that appeared before him. Oftentimes guilt or innocence was cut and dried. Other times, it was difficult to determine. In most cases, there was always a question about the fine he should give

When Will Non Church-Age Believers Be Judged?

July 6, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Bema, Eschatological judgments, Great White Throne Judgment, Sheep and Goats Judgment

Elwyn asks, Church age believers are to be rewarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ [the Bema] after the Rapture of the church at some point during the Tribulation, if I understand this issue correctly.  My question is this.  When in your opinion will believers of the Tribulation period and the Millennium be judged by

Can Believers Get Away with Murder?

May 3, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 John 2:28, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Accountability, Bema

Very few people in Evangelicalism believe in the doctrine of eternal rewards. Most think that the Judgment Seat of Christ is another name for the Great White Throne judgment. In their view, everyone will appear before Christ and have his works evaluated. Those whose works are good enough to prove that they were faithful followers

How Can Perfect People Feel Regret?

April 1, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Bema, Judgment Seat of Christ, misthology, rewards, Tony Evans

The very concept of gaining eternal rewards in Jesus’ future kingdom is foreign to many Christians, but it’s certainly not foreign to the Bible, which repeatedly teaches about the importance of rewards. “[L]ay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,” Jesus urged (Matt 6:20). And Hebrews says God “is a rewarder of those who diligently seek