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Blessed Assurance, and the GES Conference

June 5, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Assurance, Fear, John 5:24, joy

Many churchgoers (and all church-going Southern Baptists!) know the hymn “Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Crosby. As its title indicates, the hymn speaks of the believer’s wonderful certainty of spending eternity with the Lord in His coming kingdom. Assurance means we know we have eternal life. All would agree, however, that most people attending church today

May 31, 2023

Aren’t People Who Believe in Works Salvation Saved?

1 Tim 1:16, Acts 15:1, Deity of Christ, Eph 2:8-9, Flannery O’Connor, Gal 1:6-9, Host, John 3:16, John 5:24, John 5:39-40, John 6:28-29, John 6:35

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering why works systems will not and do not bring eternal salvation. Can someone have faith in Jesus, also do works and be eternally saved? Won’t the faith part still be effective? Why or why not? Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will

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The Gospel of the Judgments of Christ, Part 1: The Named Judgments

May 23, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Great White Throne Judgment, John 5:24, Judgment Seat of Christ, Rev 20:11-15, The Judgment of the Sheep and Goats

The image of Saint Peter standing at the pearly gates testing people in order to determine whether or not they enter heaven is iconic in Western culture. For years it has been perpetuated through jokes, television shows, and even cartoons such as The Far Side. The depiction of a long line of people waiting in

May 17, 2023

What Is the Difference in Believing Jesus for Eternal Salvation for Those Who Believed Before the Cross and for Those Who Believed After the Cross?

Believe, cross, Death, Eternal Security, Gen 15:6, Gen 3:15, John 3:16, John 4:10, John 5:24, Old Testament Believers, Resurrection

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about the content of faith for eternal salvation before the cross and after the cross. Is there any difference? They will discuss this and related things on today’s podcast. So please join us for it! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s

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November 14, 2022

Did Jesus Ever Call Himself God? Also: Does the Word “Life” in Greek take on Different Meanings in the Gospels Due to the Intent of the Authors?

Deut 19:17, Exod 21:6, Exod 22:9, Hermeneutics, Intent, Jas 1:18., Jas 2:14, John 10:34-37, John 20:31, John 5:24, Judges, Judgment, Matt 19:29, Ps 82:6

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Ken will answer 2 questions from listeners. Some say that Jesus never claimed to be Deity. But here He claimed to be God and the Son of God. He proved it by His works and by many other proofs. There is also a discussion on how

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Faith in the Father for Everlasting Life? John 5:24

May 13, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - believing in the Father and believing in Jesus, John 5:24

Nick asks: Why does John 3:16 say that whosoever believeth on Him (Jesus) should not perish but have everlasting life, while John 5:24 says he who…believes in Him (God the Father) who sent Me (Jesus) has everlasting life? Do you need to believe in Jesus or believe in God the Father for everlasting life? Great question.

Faith in Jesus for Salvation Versus Faith in God the Father for Salvation

November 20, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - faith in God the Father for salvation, John 5:24, Romans 4:24

Nikki asks a very important question: If one is saved by believing in Jesus, then why does Rom 4:24—“Now it [Gen 15:6] was not written for his sake alone that it [righteousness] was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our

Everlasting Life Reconsidered

October 16, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Everlasting Life, John 5:24, life for the age to come, zōē aiōnios

Dr. Charles Ryrie famously said, “If everlasting life could be lost, then it has the wrong name.” Everlasting life is ever-lasting life. Recently, however, I came across an article from a Free Grace friend arguing that there is no Greek expression for everlasting life. He says, “zōē aiōnios…is not endless life, but life pertaining to

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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Must See Video by Dr. R. C. Sproul Saying He Hopes He Doesn’t Wake Up in Hell

January 28, 2019 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, John 5:24, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 20:11-15

A reader sent me a 7-minute video of Dr. R. C. Sproul. Unfortunately, the link I initially posted does not work. So I found the longer video it was taken from You can see the video here. I highly recommend you watch it. No date is given. But it appears to be a recent video.