How Do You Explain Matthew 5:29-30 and Galatians 5:21?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering questions about the Free Grace position from the perspective of Matthew 5 and Galatians 5, which both could seem to be works-oriented. What are these passages saying? Do our works (positive or negative) have anything to do with eternal salvation? Listen and learn on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Did Jesus Talk More About Hell Than Heaven? Also: Is It Proper for Believers to Pray Imprecatory Prayers?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about how much Jesus talked about hell. Was it actually more than He talked about heaven? Did He use hell as an evangelistic motivation, and therefore should we also? Also, is it okay for Christians to pray imprecatory prayers, and if so, how does this fit with “loving your enemies”? Lots to think about here. Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling will offer their thoughts about these things. Please listen! 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.”
What is the Difference Between Hades and Gehenna?
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Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be continuing to answer questions from our listeners. Specifically, we will hear the guys address the different Greek words that are translated into "hell" in our English Bibles. The guys will also address the different terms, and their varies meanings, while also drawing some important distinctions. Bob will unpack the significance of Luke 16:19ff, and provide some insights to the place of torment mentioned in this passage. These, and many more issues will be discussed on the show today. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
The Misunderstood Word – Hell – Part 1
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What does the Bible have to say about Hell? Today on Grace in Focus radio, that's exactly what we want to discuss. This is part of an on-going series where Bob and Shawn unpack 10 common misunderstood words in the Bible. We will hear the guys address several misconceptions with the term hell, giving special attention to Luke 16: 19-31. This passage deals with the account of the Rich man and Lazarus. What is the significance of this passage? How can it help us understand the biblical concept of "Hell?" Stay tuned to find out!  

Where the Worm Does Not Die — Mark 9:48; cf. vv 44, 46

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  Jesus described the state of those in Gehenna with these terrifying words, “Their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched” (Mark 9:48). I’ve been comparing the eternal conscious torment (ECT) view with annihilationism in a series of blog posts. How does each view deal with this verse? The Annihilationist Interpretation Edward
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John Gerstner and Gehenna

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I am researching the topic of eternal conscious torment (ECT) for a series of blog posts, and a possible book(let). While there are many modern books defending annihilationism and universalism, there are few defending ECT. And none (that I know of) are written from a Dispensational, Free Grace perspective. One popular ECT book is John
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