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October 23, 2020

What Did the Samaritans Mean by “Savior of the World”?

“Savior of the World”, 1 John 2:2, 1 Tim 4:10, John 1:29, John 3:16, John 4:42

When the Samaritans called Jesus the “Savior of the World” in John 4:42, did that mean that everyone gets saved? Jesus has taken care of the sin problem at Calvary. Belief is still required. Listen to Bob and Shawn’s excellent discussion on this question.

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What It Means to Believe in Jesus

October 20, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - believing in Jesus, John 3:16, what Jesus promises, who Jesus is

AF wrote to me wondering if I present two different and contradictory understandings of what it means to believe in Jesus: Youi wrote: So, what does it mean to “believe in Jesus”? Does it mean to believe that He existed? That He was born in Bethlehem? That He lives a sinless life? That He is

October 14, 2020

Does “Believe” in John Refer to Continuous or Point in Time Belief?

John 11:26, John 3:16

Today, Bob and Shawn discuss why John 3:16 and John 11:26 refer to point-in-time belief. They compare other passages in Scripture that prove point-in-time events occurred many times. As we study Scripture, we need to be careful not to read our own theology into Bible text.

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Trusting Christ’s Death and Resurrection, Yet Lacking Assurance

September 21, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, John 6:28-29, John 6:47

The question I am sharing today is one many people have. What does a person do who is trusting in Christ’s death and resurrection, yet lacks assurance? Lauri writes: I was raised in a Christian home by two beautiful Christian parents.  I was “saved” at the young age of 6, but I began doubting my

You Make the Call

September 16, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Tim 1:16, John 11:26, John 3:16, John 6:35

Here is a very practical question from a reader named Brian: I have a cousin who was raised in a Christian home.  He attended a Christian high school, and when he graduated from university, he was planning on going to conservative seminary. However, during the summer before seminary, his younger brother and cousin both denied the

Confusion about Salvation and Discipleship

September 15, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - John 3:16, Luke 14:26-35, object of faith

Here is a nice question from a podcast/radio listener named J. P. that illustrates the importance of clear thinking in evangelism: I try to talk to my pastor about John’s Gospel. It says that we are to believe in Jesus for eternal life. But he says salvation takes more than just believing. He says we

September 3, 2020

Can You Be Convinced Without Being Converted? & Is “Believes” in John’s Gospel a Point in Time Faith or an Ongoing Faith?

John 3:16

Not every fact about Jesus is a saving fact. So what do you need to believe to be born again? Bob and Shawn discuss how one can be convinced yet not be converted. Plus, in John where Jesus talks about obtaining eternal life, is His use of “believes” indicating an ongoing faith or a point-in-time

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The Whole World Needs Everlasting Life

August 7, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - a vision for world evangelization, John 3:16

The most important issue in this life is one’s eternal destiny. Whether we gain everlasting life and spend eternity with the Lord is of eternal significance. As a ministry, Grace Evangelical Society exists to proclaim the free gift of everlasting life to whoever simply believes in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:16; 5:24) and the

July 7, 2020

Do We Believe in the Father or in the Son for Salvation?

Is Abraham the Father of Islam?, Islam Parallels to Mormonism, John 3:16, John 5:24, Romans 4:24

Today we begin another series featuring Questions and Answers. Is Abraham the Father of Islam? Bob provides some clarification on this thought. Plus, are we to believe in the Father or the Son to be saved? What does scripture say about this?

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Dealing with Faltering Assurance

April 7, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - John 11:25-27, John 3:16, Salvation and confessing Christ

I received via email this excellent question about assurance: I so appreciate your ministry and your desire to clearly present the gospel, and I’m hoping you can share some thoughts on something that has started to trouble me. I have believed in Jesus to save me, but lately, my assurance has been faltering. And yes,