What Is Annihilationism and What Is Universalism?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling will continue the topic of Eschatology. More specifically, this episode focuses on the ultimate destiny of the unbeliever according to the Bible, while also naming and describing the alternate, opposing views. Thanks for listening and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
When Will God Separate the Wicked and the Just?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are concluding a short series about the kingdom parables in Matthew’s gospel. What is the parable on the pearl of great price about? What does it mean? And what about the parable of the dragnet? What is it about? Listen and see!
How Can a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell? Also: What Is Hell Like?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering at least three questions about hell. There is a lot of teaching about hell that does not match up with what the Bible says. So what does the Bible say about it all?  Please listen to this episode to find out. Then join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s book, Turn And Live–The Power of Repentance is being offered through May 31st, 2023 at half-price for those who use the code word, “Repent.”

Current Issues in Salvation, Part 2: Various Rejections of ECT

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Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) is the teaching of Scripture (cf. John 3:14-18; Heb 9:27; Rev 14:11; 20:15). However, many schools and many pastors are now rejecting ECT in light of various other views. Those other views include universalism (everyone will eventually be saved), conditional immortality (= annihilationism), and unconscious torment (like an eternal coma). Back
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What Part of Bible Doctrine is Essential to Believe in Order to Be Saved? Also Why Does God Allow False and Confusing Saving Messages to Exist?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be discussing the content of saving faith. Specifically, we will hear the guy's address whether or not a person has to believe in hell in order to be saved. What is essential to believe in order to be saved? The guys will unpack this issue in light of John 3:16, 4:10, 5:24, 6:47, and more. Is the lake of fire the content of saving faith in these passages? Join us as we seek to understand these important issues.
What is True About Hell? What is It Like? What is “Their Worm Dies Not?”?
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On todays episode of Grace in focus radio, Bob and Shawn will continue to answer questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys discuss the different views that people have regarding hell. The guys will also provide an overview of the position that GES has regarding hell. Bob will discuss the terms "hades" and "gehenna" and the possible distinctions of those terms. They will also give special attention to the verse that describes hell like a worm that never dies. Join us as we seek to understand this issue from a biblical perspective.
Is it Necessary to Believe in Eternal Conscious Torment to be Saved?
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Annihilationism says that those who believe in Christ are immortal and those who don't believe will die eternally. Bob and Shawn discuss why this idea is untrue and defend the belief of Eternal Concious Torment (ECT) with the Scriptures that mention it.

Immortality Is Not Eternal Life 

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Free Grace Theology impacts the issue of final punishment. The question is, what happens to unbelievers after the Great White Throne Judgment? One way that Free Grace makes a difference is relatively subtle. We emphasize that, according to Jesus’ promise, believers have eternal life as a present possession (John 3:16, 36; 5:24; 6:47). Believers do
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Aaron Rodgers Rejects Eternal Conscious Torment

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Famed Super Bowl winning and future Hall of Fame quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers, lit up the internet when he spoke about how he rejected the faith of his family, the faith he was raised in. In an article entitled, “NFL Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Questions How Anyone Could Believe in God” (which
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