Is Ray Comfort Correct That We Are Saved by Grace, Not by Faith?

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Zoltan sent me some videos in which two very popular preachers criticize each other over the issue of repentance and salvation. These preachers are Ray Comfort (with 1,630,000 subscribers) and Ryan Hemelaar (with 147,000 subscribers). See this video by Hamelaar, criticizing Comfort’s view on repentance and salvation, and this video by Comfort, criticizing Hemelaar right
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What Is the Gift of God in Ephesians 2:8?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question to pinpoint the gift of Ephesians 2:8. The text states, “It is the gift of God… that not of yourselves.”  What is the gift of God here – the “faith” to believe OR the whole idea of “saved” (being given salvation itself)? Let’s clear it up today – Thanks for listening keep grace in focus!
Is the Gift of God in John 4:10 the Holy Spirit?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question from John 4:10, which talks about, “The gift of God.” Acts talks about “The gift of the Holy Spirit.” So, should we take it that what is mentioned in John 4:10 is also “The gift of the Holy Spirit? Or could it be that God has many gifts that He gives? Keep grace in focus!
Isn’t Assurance the Same as Believing?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about assurance. Are assurance and believing always one and the same? Is assurance a result of believing? These are questions related to free grace and different positions within free grace theology. What does it mean to believe for the gift of eternal life? Please listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Why Doesn’t Matthew 16:24 Prove Lordship Salvation?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about saving faith and Lordship salvation. Some say that following Christ (discipleship) and salvation are the same thing. What is the downside of conflating justification and sanctification? We invite you to listen today (and each weekday) to the Grace in Focus radio!
Does John 17:3 Say We Believe in the Father for Everlasting Life?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question relating to John 17:3. What is the essence of saving faith? Is it believing the Father, the Son, the Promise, or some combination of the three? Bob and Mike will offer some clarity on this passage and this question.
GES National Conference 2024–Attendee Interview
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin talks to a couple of attendees at our National Conference, last May, 2024. One is a GES Seminary student. Another was a first timer at our National Conference. What is it like to experience this conference? Please listen and get registered for our upcoming National Conference 2025, next May 19-22!
What Is the Meaning of “Believing in Jesus?”
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are answering a question from a listener who wants to know what is “believing in Jesus?” What does it mean to believe in anything? Is it any different to believe in Jesus? Can you decide what you believe or do not believe? Kathryn and Ken will offer clarity on this phrase and the word “believe.”
Must Faith in Christ Include That He Is the Only Way?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the content of saving faith. Does having faith in Christ for eternal salvation include that He is the only (exclusive) way to eternal salvation? Is it possible to believe things that are inconsistent? Is it possible that there exists more than one saving message? Bob and Ken will offer clarity on this topic.