What Exactly Does it Mean to Believe in Jesus? What Is Faith in Jesus? What Is Saving Faith?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Kathryn Wright answer a question about faith. What is the substance and essence of faith? If someone says, “Believe in Jesus,” what does this really mean? What is propositional faith, and why is it important? What is the “Gift”? What is required to be born again? Also, what is the sin leading to death? Please join us on this episode.
What is the Exact Object of Faith For Eternal Salvation?
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Have you ever heard that saving faith is like getting into a wheelbarrow? Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will be discussing this strange description of saving faith. The guys will also be drawing some distinctions between "trusting" in Jesus, and "believing" in Jesus. In addition, we will hear Ken draw from his own experiences with those who have been confused by this concept. We hope you join us as we seek to bring clarity to these terms.
How Should I Reconcile Romans 11:22b – It Speaks of Being Cut Off – With the Impossibility of Losing Eternal Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Ken Yates joins Bob Wilkin on the show today. The guys will be responding to Romans 11:22, and the meaning of being cut off in this verse. Does this show that salvation can be lost? First, Bob will discuss a principle of Bible study, which teaches that scripture cannot contradict itself. Ken will also address the context of this passage, in light of Israel and 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.
How Do I Believe On Jesus Without Putting Belief in My Belief?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins continue to answer questions from our listeners. Today, the guys will be answering a question related to the faith alone message. Is it possible for a person to believe in their belief for eternal life? Would that be a work? The guys will discuss this question in light of John chapter 4, and the Lords conversation with the woman at the well. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
What if a Person Believes They are Born Again by Asking For Eternal Life?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Lucas Kitchen joins Bob Wilkin on the show. The guys will be discussing questions sent in from our listeners. Today, they will be discussing John chapter 4, and the account of the woman at the well. Specifically, Bob will address what exactly the woman at the well should have been "asking" for in this account. Furthermore, we will hear what the "living water" is in this passage. These, and many more things will be unpacked in the conversation.
What is a Cult? Why Aren’t All Religions Cults?
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Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be diving into how we can help unbelievers who struggle with religion. We will hear about Nick, and a conversation he had with an atheist co-worker. In light of this conversation, the guys will unpack a few apologetic styles, including evidential, legal, and existential apologetics. We hope you find the conversation useful as you share Jesus to your unbelieving friends and family.
What is the Meaning & Nature of Faith in the New Testament?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the word "faith." We will hear the guys discuss the meaning and the nature of the word faith. Bob will discuss this issue in light of passages such as John 3:16, 6:47, and 11:26. The guys will also discuss the definition of the word "pisteuo" in BDAG and other theological dictionaries. We hope you find the conversation helpful.
Are All People in God’s Kingdom Equal? In What Sense(s) are they Equal or not Equal? Also: If I Have Doubts About the Bible Am I Unsaved?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be responding to a few questions on today's episode. First, we will hear the guys address some issues related to the doctrine of rewards. We will hear them unpack in what way people will be equal in the Kingdom, and unequal. Then the guys will answer a question about doubting the scriptures. Is a person unsaved if they doubt the bible? You will have to listen in to hear the response.
If a Person Stops Believing for Salvation, Will They Lose Their Salvation? Also: Does God Use Those Who Have Faulty Teaching About Salvation To Lead Others To Christ?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today on the show, Bob and Shawn will be answering questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys discuss what happens to a believer if they stop believing in Jesus for eternal life. Would that person lose their salvation? We will also hear the guys address the Calvinists perspective as well. Finally, the guys will discuss if God can use faulty teachings to lead others to Christ. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.