Grace Evangelical Society

P.O. Box 1308, Denton, TX 76202
  • About
    • Home
    • Beliefs
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • Resources
    • Grace in Focus Blog
    • Grace in Focus International Blogs
    • Grace in Focus Radio
    • Grace in Focus Magazine
    • Free eBooks
    • Journal of the GES
    • Book Reviews
    • Partners in Grace Newsletter
    • Audio Messages
    • Videos
    • Email Subscription
    • Online Tracts
  • Store
    • Main Page
    • On Sale
    • Return Policy
    • Your Cart
    • Your Account
  • Events
  • Seminary
    • Seminary Info
    • GES Seminary Curriculum
    • GES Seminary Faculty
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Free Grace Church and Bible Study Tracker
    • Free Grace Jobs
    • Ministry Links
  • Donate
    • One Time Donation
    • Monthly Donation
    • Your Account
  • Search
Home
→
Chosen
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!
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
September 24, 2025
Do Ephesians 1:4 & Colossians 1:21-23 Teach That We Are Chosen to Persevere in Holiness?
Blameless, Chosen, Church, Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 5:5-7, holiness, holy, Kingdom, Persevere, Romans 8:17
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about election or being chosen and specifically what is it that we are chosen to? The question is asked in light of a couple of passages in Paul’s prison epistles. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
May 28, 2025
Does Galatians 1:15 Teach Predestination and Election to Eternal Life?
Called, Choose, Chosen, Election, eternal life, foreknowledge, Galatians 1:15, Jeremiah 1:5, Knew, Know, predestination, Purpose, Romans 8:17-18, service
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about Galatians 1:15. Is this a verse teaching election and/or predestination? If so, what kind of predestination is it talking about? Is this about eternal life, service, task or purpose? Please listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
September 17, 2024
Is Election in Ephesians 1:1-4 to Service or to Salvation?
Blameless, Chosen, Colossians 1:21-23, Election, Ephesians 1:1-4, holy, Judgment Seat, Pre-destination, service
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin are dealing with a question about election. Does election refer to being chosen to be saved from hell, or is it something else? Does God only choose some people for eternal life? What if it is to service, blessing or holiness and blamelessness that God chooses believers? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
March 1, 2024
How Do You Explain Biblical Election?
Acts 13:46-48, Calvinism, Chosen, Church, Elect, Election, Eph 1:5, Israel, Matt 24:22
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about election in the Bible. There are things, people and groups of people in the Bible that are elected to or for certain reasons. Sometimes it is not clear in the context, but many times it is very clear what the election is about. Please listen for some Biblical clarity regarding this question!
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn

Itching to Enter the Fight (Rev 17:14) 

August 31, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - Armageddon, Called, Chosen, Election, Faithful, rewards
It may sound strange to civilians, but I can attest that members of the military’s elite forces are eager to be a part of the battle when our nation goes to war. They consider it an honor to defend their country and put an end to any threat. They see themselves as defending their own
read more
July 19, 2023
Romans–Part 25–Romans 9:10-13
Chosen, Election, Esau, Hated, Isaac, Ismael, Jacob, Loved, Luke 14:26, Nations, predestination, Romans 9:10-13, Serve
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are still in Romans 9. Does God really choose certain individuals to be saved or lost before they are even born? Or is this election about God choosing whom He is going to work through? Does He hate some people and love others? Or does He love all people? Kathryn and Ken will discuss this and related things on today’s podcast.
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
March 20, 2023
1 Peter–Part 01–1:1-2 Introduction
1 Peter, Apostle, Audience, Chosen, Inheritance, Introduction, Sojourners, Theme
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates, Philippe Sterling and Bob Wilkin are introducing a short study about the New Testament book of 1 Peter. Please listen to this episode and the following six episodes of this series. Join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast! 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.”
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
April 6, 2022
If Everyone is a Descendent of Noah, Then Aren’t We All Jewish? Also: What Does “Chosen” Mean? What are The Jews “Chosen” for? Also: Doesn’t Acts 13 Challenge Limited Atonement?
Acts 13:38-39., Chosen, Jews, Millennium, Noah, service
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be responding to a question regarding the descendants of Noah. In addition, we will hear the guys address the word "chosen" and its biblical meaning. What does the bible mean when it says the Jews were "chosen?" The guys will unpack this important term. Finally, we will hear the guys address Acts 13 and its relationship to the doctrine known as "limited atonement." We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
December 13, 2021
What Does Matthew 20 Mean When it Says “Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen?”
Called, Chosen, Kingdom, rewards, service
What did the Lord mean when He said that "many are called, but few are chosen?" On this episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be taking a look at this famous verse in Matthew chapter 20. We will hear the guys address the doctrine of election to eternal life as it relates to this verse. We will also hear Bob unpack the terms "calling" and "chosen" in light of the context of this passage. In addition, Bob will explain how the Lord uses the phrase "the last will be first." Join us as we seek to understand these important phrases.
Listen
Download MP3
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
Grace Evangelical Society

(940) 270-8827 / ges@faithalone.org

4851 S I-35E Suite 203, Corinth, TX 76210
P.O. Box 1308, Denton, TX 76202

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram