What Are Tough Texts for Salvation in The Bible and How Do We Handle Them?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are starting a new series looking at some of the “Tough Texts” in the Bible - especially in regard to eternal salvation and free-grace theology. What are the problem passages? They’ll introduce the series today, so stay tuned for the next few episodes to see where it goes! Please listen and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Will the Apostles Rule With Christ?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about future ruling with Christ. Did the apostles lose their rewards after abandoning Christ at His trial and crucifixion? Will they be eligible to rule with Him in His future millennial kingdom? This will be an interesting discussion. Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
In the Parable of the Wedding Feast, How Is the Outer Darkness Related to the Four Soils of Luke 8:11-15?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering a question about “the outer darkness” spoken of in Matthew 22. Is this outer darkness related somehow to “the four soils” of Luke 8? Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins will discuss this and related things on today’s podcast. So please listen and join them! ***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.”***
In Matthew 22:11-14 and in Romans 8:30-33, What is the Meaning of “Called” and to Whom does it Refer?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin will look at a question about the word “Called” in Matthew 22 and in Romans 8. What does it mean to be “Called?” Is this evidence that divine election to salvation exists? What about “Justification” in Romans 8? Ken and Bob explain the possibility of meanings and the implications/conclusions with those different possibilities. An important conversation–don’t miss it!
In the Parable of the Wedding Feast, How is the Outer Darkness Related to the Four Soils of Luke 8:11-15?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Steve Elkins and Bob Wilkin will be answering questions on the show today. First, the guys will discuss the parable of the wedding feast, found in Matt 22:13-14. They will give special attention to the concept of the outer darkness.  For those interested in further study on the topic, check out Michael Huber's journal article here. In addition, Bob will draw some comparisons between this parable, and the four soils found in Luke 8:11-15. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
What Will People Who Have No Rewards in Heaven Do There? Also: Does Everyone Experience Joy in Heaven? Also: What Advice is There if You Are Angry With God or Hate God?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be addressing issues related to the doctrine of eternal rewards. Specifically, we will hear the guys unpack what it will be like for those believers who do not receive rewards in the Kingdom. In addition, the guys will discuss how we will experience joy in the eternal state. Finally, the guys will give some advice regarding how someone can respond to anger towards God. You won't want to miss today's episode.
Can / Should a Person Be Baptized if they Have a Live-in Girlfriend or Boyfriend? Also: What Does it Mean for a Christian to “Walk In the Light?” Also: Is the “Outer Darkness” like Protestant Purgatory?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are currently answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be answering questions regarding Christian baptism. Can a new believer be baptized if they are living in sin with their significance other? We will also hear the guys address issues related to the Chrisitan life, and what it means to walk in the light. Finally, we will hear the guys discuss the outer darkness and why we shouldn't see this phrase as a reference to a form of purgatory.
What is the Meaning of “Outer Darkness” In Matthew’s Gospel? (Part 2)
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On our pervious episode, Bob and Shawn were discussing the phrase the "outer darkness." Today, they will continue their discussion on this phrase by looking at Matt 25:14-30. This passage is known as the parable of the talents. Bob will compare this passage to Luke 19, and the parable of the 10 Minus. In addition, the guys will address the context of these passages, and how we reconcile them to the free grace position that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus for eternal life. We hope you join us as we seek to understand these parables.
What is the Meaning of “Outer Darkness” In Matthew’s Gospel?
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What does the phrase "outer darkness" mean in the gospel of Matthew? On this episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be discussing this phrase in light of the free grace position. We will hear that this phrase only occurs three times, all of which are found in the gospel of Matthew. The guys will relate this phrase with the expression "weeping and gnashing of teeth." Bob will also provide some contextual clues to the meaning of these passages by looking at the phrase "sons of the kingdom."  We hope you enjoy this episode.