John 20:30-31 – Grace Evangelical Society

Scholarly Confusion

October 16, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Faith, Isaiah 53:11, John 20:30-31, John 5:24, Justified

I recently read a comment by an Evangelical scholar who specializes in the OT. He is an expert in Hebrew. He was dealing with Isa 53:11, where Isaiah says that through the knowledge of Christ, the Servant of God, many will be justified. Here is what this scholar said: There are two Hebrew words for

A Great Bookmark

July 18, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, evangelism, John 20:30-31, John 3:16

The Gospel of John is the only book written specifically for unbelievers, instructing them on how to receive eternal life. That is the purpose of the book (John 20:30-31). Eternal life is given to the one who believes in Jesus for it. It is a life they can never lose. This teaching is not common

August 12, 2024

Must We Believe That Jesus Is the Son of God to Be Eternally Saved?

1 John 5:1, Christ, deity, God, Jesus, John 1:49, John 11:25-27, John 20:30-31, Man, Son

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will answer this question: Does believing for eternal salvation require believing that Jesus is the Son of God? Is believing Jesus is the Christ the same as believing that He is the Son of God? Bob and David have some thoughts and Biblical answers to share, and we invite you to listen! Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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August 3, 2023

What Does It Mean to Have Faith Alone in Jesus for Everlasting Life?

1 John 2:2, Acts 16:31, Acts 17:11, Confess Sins, Eph 2:8-9, faith alone, John 1:29, John 11:25-26, John 20:30-31, John 3:16, John 6:47

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are responding to a question about the exact meaning of “believe in Jesus for eternal life.” How do we know that Jesus guarantees everlasting life to all who believe? Listen now and learn about it on today’s episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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June 12, 2023

An Audio-Biography of Zane Hodges (01): His Hebrews Class Elective

DTS, Hebrews Class, Inheritance, John 20:30-31, Salvation Message, Upper Room Discourse, Zane Hodges

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are beginning a week-long conversation about the life and influence of Zane Hodges. Probably more than anyone else, Zane’s life and ministry has so positively influenced the Grace Evangelical Society. Most of our leaders and speakers interacted with and were taught by him. So be sure to listen each day this week 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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December 30, 2022

Presenting Your Testimony–The Best Way to Give a Testimony

1 Johnn 5:11-13, 1 Tim 1:16, God’s Testimony, John 20:30-31, John 4:28, testimony, Three Step Process

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Kathryn Wright conclude the thoughts of this week about giving a testimony. What is the most clear way to share a testimony? Kathryn outlines three steps that will help you give a clear testimony that will point those who hear it to Christ; to His promise of eternal salvation! If you’ve missed this series so far, we invite you to go back four days and listen to this whole series. We are looking forward to your company!

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By Believing You Have Life in His Name (John 20:30-31)

April 20, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - John 20:30-31, pisteuō eis vs. pisteuō hoti, Purpose of John’s Gospel

“And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” The following is a chapter in my upcoming