John 17:3 – Grace Evangelical Society

October 6, 2025

In 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Does “Those Who do not Know God” Equal “Those Who do not Obey the Gospel”?

1 Peter 2:7-8, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 37-38, Acts 16:31, Believe, Galatians 4:9, God, Gospel, John 17:3, John 4:10, John 5:19-25, John 6:28-29, Know, Matthew 7:21-23, Obey, Reject

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from 2 Thessalonian 1:8 about obeying the gospel. In this verse, is knowing God equivalent in meaning to obeying the gospel? How perhaps are they referring to the same thing yet different? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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November 11, 2024

Are There Two Types of Knowing God, Positional and Experiential?

1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 John 2:3-11, carnal, Experiential, Fellowship, Galatians 4:9, John 17:3, Knowing God, Positional, Spiritual

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii will discuss knowing God. Are there different kinds of knowing when it comes to knowing God? Our questioner specifically asks about “positional knowing” and “experiential knowing,” and is asking based on 1 John chapter 2. Bob and Mike have some Biblical explanations and a challenge for you. So we invite you to listen today (and each weekday) to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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November 6, 2024

Does John 17:3 Say We Believe in the Father for Everlasting Life?

Believe, Ephesians 2:8-9, Everlasting, Father, John 17:3, John 4:10-14, John 5:24, Knowing, Life, promise, Son

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question relating to John 17:3. What is the essence of saving faith? Is it believing the Father, the Son, the Promise, or some combination of the three? Bob and Mike will offer some clarity on this passage and this question.

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June 5, 2023

Does John 17:3 Teach That All Believers Know God? Is Having Eternal Life the Same As Knowing God? Also: 1 John 3:15–Can I Lose My Salvation?

1 John 3:15, 1 John 3:16, Abiding, eternal life, Eternal Security, Experience, Fellowship, John 17:3, John 3:16, Knowing God, Position, Purpose, Rom 12:2

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are at the mics answering a question about the meaning of the word “know” in relation to knowing God. Do all believers know God? There is a huge difference in knowing about God and knowing God. Also, if I’m guilty of murder, can I lose my salvation? Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast! ***SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges’ book, The Gospel Under Siege–A Study About Faith and Works in Tension is being offered through the month of June, 2023 at half-price on faithalone.org for those who use the code, “Siege.”***

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