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October 23, 2025

Has the Church Replaced Israel in God’s Plan?

1 Corinthians 10:32, Calling, Chosen, Church, Gifts, Irrevocable, Israel, Millennium, promise, Rejection, Remnant, Replacement, Romans 11:29, Supercessionism, theology

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a few questions about the distinction between the Church and Israel. What is replacement theology? Has the New Testament church replaced Israel? What is God’s plan for Israel? Why is it important to think biblically about Israel today? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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Called by the Lord

September 22, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - 2 Pet 1:5–11, Calling, Discipleship, Heb 3:1, Luke 9:57–62

In Luke 9:57–62, three people are given the opportunity to follow Christ. These are people who are believers and who can now walk in His footsteps as disciples. While each has eternal life, none of the three understands what it will cost to be a student of the Lord and to be great in His

August 15, 2025

Should Those in Church Leadership Be Protected or Exempted From Being Accountable?

Africa, Anointed, Apostles, Calling, Correcting, Corruption, Fraud, ministry, Missions, pastors, Prophets, Psalm 105:15, rebuke

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are discussing a question about correcting spiritual leaders. Should we protect those in sin if they are pastors or so-called“anointed” to some spiritually sounding position? What does it mean to be “Called” by God? Please listen and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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June 12, 2024

Why Does Peter Talk About Having an “Abundant Entrance Into the Kingdom”?

2 Pet 1:1-11, 2024, Abundant, Calling, conference, Diligence, Election, Entrance, GES, National, rewards

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Ken Yates and David Janssen are talking about David Janssen’s plenary presentation in our recent national GES conference. What does Peter mean when he mentions a rich or an abundant entrance into God’s kingdom? How can this be done? Ken and David will offer some answers and thoughts on this topic from 1 Peter.

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March 8, 2024

According to 2 Peter 1:10, Aren’t Works Necessary to Get Into Heaven?

2 Pet 1:10-11, Call, Calling, Election, Eph 2:8-9, John 3:16, John 6:28-29, Rich Entrance, Sovereign Will, Works

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about works for eternal salvation. Are works necessary to go to heaven? Isn’t 2 Peter saying this in 1:10? How does the “Calling and Election” work in this verse? Also related, what is the “rich entrance” of 2 Peter 1:11? Please listen for some Biblical clarity regarding this question and this passage!

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February 28, 2023

The Book of Joel–Part 7–2:25-32

Acts 2:16, Calling, Deliverance, Joel 2:25-32, Lord, Name, Remnant, restoration, Saved

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, David Renfro, Bob Wilkin, and Ken Yates continue looking at the Old Testament prophet Joel. A famous quote on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:16) comes from the second chapter of Joel. How should the phrase, “Call upon the name of the Lord,” which is throughout scripture, be thought of? Come join us today and thank you for listening to this interesting discussion! 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.”

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