Is Mental Assent Adequate to Save? 

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I recently read a few statements by Samuel Harris, one of the leaders of what is called New Atheism. As the label indicates, he is a vocal critic of Biblical Christianity. Something he said in this article caught my eye. At one point, he states that a Christian “believes that Jesus is the Son of
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In James 2:23, Why Was Righteousness for Abraham Not Fulfilled Until He Offered Up Isaac? Also: Is the Free Grace View of Justification Independent of Eschatology? Also: What Does GES Think About 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 as a Defining Passage For Eternal Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today and all this week, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin are answering questions from listeners like you. Today, there are three questions: Why does James 2:23 seem to mention that Abraham’s righteousness was not complete until he offers up Isaac? Did he not have faith much earlier in his life? Then, there is another question about the free-grace position and eschatology. And there is a third question about GES: Where do you find the central passage in the Bible for Eternal Salvation? Bob and Ken give great answers to these questions with applications for us today. Please listen and join us each weekday for Grace in Focus radio!

Preaching in Costa Rica

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In October, GES board member Bernie Hunsucker and I had the opportunity to conduct a two-day pastors’ conference in Costa Rica. I was also able to teach some classes at a Baptist seminary over another two-day period. In both cases, the goal was to introduce those in attendance to Free Grace Theology. Both at the
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What Did Jesus Mean to the Samaritan Woman, “If She Knew Who it Was That Was Speaking to Her,” and Would Ask Him, She “Would Receive Living Water?”
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering questions on the show today. We will hear the guys unpack John chapter 4, and the account of the woman at the well. Specifically, the guys will be addressing the concept of "receiving" living water. Does this phrase support the idea of a sinner's prayer? In addition, Bob will unpack the two parts of "living water." These, and many more issues will be addressed on the show. We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Does the Word “Gospel” in Galatians 1:6 Refer to the Saving Message For Receiving Eternal Life?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will continue to answer questions from our listeners. The question for this episode centers around Galatians 1:6, and the term "gospel." First, Bob will unpack the meaning of the word "gospel" in this passage. We will also hear more about the context of the book of Galatians, and the legalistic teachings that were infiltrating the church. These, and many more issues will be discussed on the show. We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
What is Evangelism Explosion? And What do We Mean When We Talk about Front Loading or Back-Loading the Gospel? Also How Should Scripture be Interpreted?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and David will be discussing Evangelism Explosion. In addition, the guys will be unpacking what we mean when we say "front loading" or "back-loading" the gospel message. Bob and David will also speak on the different terms that are often used in evangelism, such as accept, trust, and repentance. The guys will show how these terms bring confusion to the saving message. These and many more issues will be unpacked on the show today. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.

Six Hundred Years of Fear (John 4:14)

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Recently GES held a regional conference in Tallahassee, FL. The audience was made up of primarily Spanish speaking people, although most were bilingual. One of the speakers was a local Spanish speaking pastor, Dr. Marino Martinez. He spoke about the history of Christianity in Spanish speaking, primarily Latin American, countries. He gave a good overview
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The False Gospel of Inwardness 

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Do pastors need to preach the gospel to Christians? We all believe you must preach Christ’s work to unbelievers, but should you also preach it to born-again believers? In his book Christ Alone, Rod Rosenbladt argues pastors must evangelize everyone: Most evangelicals have no category for preaching Christ to a congregation of believers; their only
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