Disciple – Grace Evangelical Society

October 31, 2024

Is John 2:11 About Discipleship or Salvation?

Believer, Disciple, Discipleship, Follow, Following, John 2:11, John 20:31, John 6:64, Justification, Salvation, Sanctification

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are looking at the passage in John where Christ performs His first miracle or sign. Were His disciples believers at this point? Who were the people who believed at the wedding? Is there a difference in a disciple and a believer? Listen and be challenged by today’s episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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Success in Fishing Doesn’t Come Free

October 2, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - belief, Disciple, Grace, John 1:37-42, Mark 1:16-20, Works

One of the characteristics of Free Grace Theology is that it makes a distinction between a believer and a disciple. A believer is somebody who has believed in Jesus for eternal life. They receive it as a gift. Works play no part in it whatsoever. A disciple is a believer who follows Christ in obedience.

The Job of the Disciple

September 30, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Disciple, Humility, John the Baptist, Mark 6:12-13, Mark 6:30-43

In Mark 6:12-13, Jesus sends the twelve disciples to the nation of Israel. It would have been very exciting to be a part of that group. They preached the same message that John the Baptist and the Lord had preached. Jesus was the Christ. Those who believed in Him for it would receive eternal life.

Doing Great Things with a Little

August 28, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Disciple, Last Supper, Mark 14:3-14, Mark 9:41, Mary, Works

In Mark 14:3-14, Mark records two events. The first involves a woman who anoints the Lord’s body with a bottle of perfume. The second involves a homeowner who allows the Lord to celebrate the Last Supper at his home. Even though they seem to be completely separate events, I think they have a couple of

August 28, 2024

Losing Your Life to Save Your Life?

Disciple, Discipleship, Life, Lose, Mark 8:34-38, Save

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are speaking from Mark chapter 8. What is worth losing your life over? What does Jesus mean when He is speaking about losing and saving your life? What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Bob and Ken will offer some ideas about the meaning of this passage.

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Sitting on the Front Row (Luke 6:17-19)

August 9, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Bema, Disciple, Luke 6:12-23, sermon on the plain

In Luke 6:20, the Lord begins the Sermon on the Plain, a message that deals with discipleship. It is not an evangelistic message. We might say that it instructs believers in how to be great in Christ’s kingdom. Those who are great in His kingdom will be closer to Him in that day. They are

February 5, 2024

Should We Baptize All Believers, Or Only Committed Followers of Christ?

Baptism, Commitment, Committed, Cost, Disciple, Discipleship, Follow, Follower, Matt 28:18

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the baptism of a believer. Is it something that all believers should do? Should it only be done for those who show some level of commitment to follow Christ? Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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December 20, 2023

Please Explain Why the Free Grace Position Is True

1 Cor 15:58, 1 Cor 2:2, 2 Tim 2:12., Believe, Believer, Disciple, Discipleship, Follow, Follower, Free Grace, Lordship, mental assent, Rev 2:26, Rev 4:9-10, Salvation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are looking at the validity of the Free Grace position. Are all believers disciples of Christ? Will all believers rule with Christ someday? What is the Biblical view of rewards? Bob and David will offer Biblical answers about these issues in today’s episode.

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April 28, 2021

Does “Abide” in the Bible Mean the Same as “Believe?”

abide, Believe, Disciple, Jn 8:30-32, Rom 12:2

Today on Grace in Focus radio, we are answering our listeners' questions. Bob and Shawn will be discussing the concept of "abiding," and how it relates to "belief." What is the difference between these two terms? Must a person "abide" in Jesus in order to be saved from hell? We will hear the guys define the term "abide," and shed some light on how it is used in the bible. They will address these questions in light of passages like John 8:30-32 and Romans 12:2. These and many more things will be discussed on the show. We hope you can join us as we dive into this important topic.

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