The Calvinist’s Conundrum 

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I recently visited a Sunday school class in which the teacher brought up Romans 7:14-25. In this passage, the Apostle Paul describes a time in his life when he struggled with sin. The teacher rightly noted that this passage has sparked considerable theological debate. Paul states that he wants to do what is right, but repeatedly does the opposite. The question that arises from this description
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Who Will Receive the Crown of Glory That Does Not Fade Away – 1 Peter 5:1-14?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will conclude their 1 Peter series with a discussion of chapter five. You will hear about admonitions for elders and also about a crown of glory. Suffering always comes with following Christ and always precedes glory, but while we are suffering and awaiting the glory, God will be caring for us. Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
The Salvation of Your Soul in Relation to God and to the Brethren (1 Peter 1:13-25)
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are describing the salvation of the soul in 1 Peter 1, both in relation to our Lord and to our brethren. What is our responsibility toward God? Obedience, holiness & godly fear. And then to our brothers and sisters in Christ, we have a responsibility of love, comfort, encouragement and service. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!

Keep Grace in Focus at Christmas

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I recently came across a rather disturbing bit of folklore: The Icelandic Yule Lads (Jólasveinar). It’s a 17th-century tale of thirteen figures, or lads, each representing a different threat, who arrive on the days leading up to Christmas. One is called Spoon-Licker. He represents the importance of eating your food. In a time and culture in which malnutrition was a real threat during winter and waste was dangerous, he encouraged children to eat all their food. Another lad was Window-Peeper. He looks through windows,
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“Have I Shown You My Iron Cross?” 

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I recently heard a story that I’m pretty confident is true. Most of us have seen pictures of the warehouses at Auschwitz. The Nazis collected all the personal effects—shoes, clothes, jewelry, toys, etc.—of those who died in the gas chambers. There were warehouses full of these items.  I heard that the Auschwitz collection included a large box of German Iron Crosses. These crosses were one of the highest military honors a German
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Seek the Lord: He Will Find You 

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Most readers of this blog are familiar with Heb 11:6. It says that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. I was reading an OT passage recently that demonstrates the Lord’s grace in determining who it is that diligently seeks Him.  It’s likely that most of our readers are also familiar with the story of Gideon. During his day, the people of Israel were oppressed by the Midianites, a nomadic group
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Is God’s Grace Irresistible and Is Faith a Choice?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering two questions about grace and faith. The questions are complementary. Is God’s grace irresistible and Is belief a choice? If faith isn’t a choice, do we really have free will? Please listen to a great discussion, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

A Great Traffic Jam

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Recently, I was traveling north through Kentucky on I-75. My GPS didn’t see it coming, but all of a sudden I found myself in a traffic jam. Nobody was able to move. The interstate was turned into a vast parking lot. After about twenty minutes, the GPS said, “Your route is no longer available.” I had never heard it say that before.   I didn’t know what caused the interstate closure.
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Does Romans 12:3 Teach That Faith Is a Gift?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about faith. Does Romans 12:3 support that saving faith is a gift? (i.e.) Some say that the unbeliever cannot believe unless God gifts faith to that person. How does the context of Romans chapter twelve support or not support this idea? -- Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!