Is the Term Savior the Bullseye in Evangelism? 

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Recently I read the following statement about the importance of the word Savior in evangelism: “Those who simply believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, being convinced that He died on the cross for their sins and rose again, have eternal life.”i   The words being emphasized explain what the author means by “Those who simply
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Save Your Life By Losing It? – Mark 8:34-38
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are once again looking at a “Tough Text” in Mark’s Gospel. In chapter 8:34-38, the Savior is clearly talking about some pretty heavy works. So could this possibly be about salvation, or is it not obviously about something else like discipleship or rewards? Please listen - and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Messianic Thread – Christ in Zechariah
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are looking at the Messianic Thread in Zechariah. This Minor Prophet also paints a comprehensive prophetic portrait of Christ, both at His first advent and at His second coming - and into His eternal glory and reign. Please listen and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Starting and Ending Points of the Messianic Thread
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are further describing the Messianic Thread running throughout the Bible. Where is the starting point of this thread? How does it expand and develop through the pages of revelation? Where does it end up? What is its focus? We invite you to listen today (and each weekday) to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Did Jesus Want to Avoid the Cross (Part 2)?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering and continuing a discussion about Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Was He trying to avoid the cross when He prayed, “Let this cup pass from me...”? Did Jesus have to learn about obedience, i.e. toward His Father? Please listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Did Jesus Want to Avoid the Cross (Part 1)?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about Jesus at the end of His earthly ministry, facing the cross. Did He want to or try to avoid the cross? What clues do we have about this question from what He said? Was he struggling between His human will and His divine will? Did He struggle with having two natures? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
A Centurion Contemplates Christ
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are now in Mark 15. In this chapter, we hear from a centurion at the cross who perhaps knew Christ and has just experienced Christ’s last breath. He utters a real time eulogy that is the last known statement at the scene of Christ’s execution. What does he see that the nation of Israel missed? Please listen for an interesting discussion and lessons related to this event.
Did Jesus Want to Avoid the Cross?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are looking at Mark 14:32-36. What is the difference, if any, between being a disciple and being born again? Was Jesus hesitant to go the cross? What was He praying in the Garden of Gethsemane? What was He asking the Father to do? Listen and be challenged by today’s episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!