The Sinner Saint 

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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to teach a course on soteriology (doctrine of salvation) in Zambia. During one of the discussions, I learned that the students’ definition of sinner was causing some confusion. Most of the students came from an Arminian perspective, meaning that they believed in losing salvation if they fell
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When Jude Talks About Being “Marked Out Long Ago for Condemnation,” Does This Mean that Long Ago God Decided Who Would Go To Hell and Who Would be Eternally Saved? Also: Does Romans 8:28-30 Promote Predestination to Eternal Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Bob Wilkin will look at a question from Jude 4 about condemnation. Is this talking about eternal condemnation or about judgment in this life? Or should this passage be used to support divine election to eternal salvation? Also, does Romans 8:28-30, sometimes called “The Golden Chain,” promote predestination to eternal salvation? Please don’t miss this important conversation!
Chapter 5: What Is James Talking About When He Says, “Save His Soul From Death”?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in an on-going series where they are discussing Wayne Grudem's book "Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel." Today, they will continue with their discussion on Chapter 5 giving special attention to the book of James. What did James mean when he said, "save his soul from death?" We will hear the guys unpack this phrase and hopefully shed some light on any misunderstanding. We hope you enjoy this episode.
James–Part 5–James 5:19-20 (cont.)
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Over the last few episodes, Bob and Shawn have been addressing the term "saved" or "salvation" in the epistle of James. This discussion is part of our current series, where the guys will address five books in the new testament, to see how they each use this term within their specific contexts. On todays episode, we will hear the guys address the final example of the term "save" in the book of James, found in 5:20. In addition to the term "save" we also see James use the term "soul" in this passage. Bob will provide some insights to this passage in light of the context and its connection to 1:21.
James –Part 4 –James 4:12; 5:15; 5:19-20
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob and Shawn are in the middle of a series, where they are looking at five books in the new testament to see how those books use the term "salvation." They are currently looking at the epistle of James. Today, we will hear the guys address a few passages in James including 4:12 and 5:15. What did James mean when he said that "there is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy?" What kind of salvation is James describing in this verse? In addition, what kind of salvation does James have in mind when he says we can save those who wander from the truth (5:19-20)? We will hear the guys address these issues and more as we unpack this important term.