Does or Can a Reformed Theological Position Promote Assurance of Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates take up a question about assurance of salvation for individuals in the Reformed tradition. Someone has said that the reformed position actually puts forth a “gospel of doubt” instead of a gospel of assurance or certainty. If you are wondering about assurance, please listen to this Grace in Focus episode. SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges book, Romans: Deliverance From Wrath is being offered through February 28th, 2023 at half price for those who used the code word, “ROMANS.”
Was Cain a Believer or an Unbeliever? Also: What is a False Teacher? Also: Does 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Support a Faith Alone Message? What is “Believing in Vain?”
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin is joined today by Steve Elkins. The guys will be responding to questions sent in from our listeners. First, we will hear their views regarding the salvation of Cain. In addition, we will hear Bob unpack 1 Corinthians 15:1-2. The guys will give special attention to the phrase "believing in vain" and hopefully provide some clarity to this important passage. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
The Letter to the Church At Smyrna
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are in a series covering the seven churches of Revelation (chapters 2-3). Today, they will be unpacking the second church in this series, the church at Smyrna. Known as the "persecuted" church, this church is one of two in this series which did not receive a rebuke from the Lord. The guys will discuss the significance of "the crown of life" in this passage. We will also hear about a figure of speech found in this passage known as a "litotes." You won't want to miss the discussion!
If a Person Stops Believing for Salvation, Will They Lose Their Salvation? Also: Does God Use Those Who Have Faulty Teaching About Salvation To Lead Others To Christ?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today on the show, Bob and Shawn will be answering questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys discuss what happens to a believer if they stop believing in Jesus for eternal life. Would that person lose their salvation? We will also hear the guys address the Calvinists perspective as well. Finally, the guys will discuss if God can use faulty teachings to lead others to Christ. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
Why Is Or Isn’t Calvinism Compatible With Assurance of Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today's show, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Calvinism. Specifically, we will hear the guys address the Calvinist view of Perseverance of the saints. The guys will address how this doctrine impacts assurance of salvation. We will hear the guys address this issue in light of 1 John 1:7-9, and Romans 8:16. These, and many more issues will be unpacked on the show. We hope you enjoy the discussion.
Hebrews – Part 3 – Hebrews 2:1-4; 2:10
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Today on Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn will be discussing Hebrews 2. This discussion is part of a series, in which the guys have been unpacking the term "saved" and "salvation" in 5 books in the New Testament. What does the author of Hebrews mean when he refers to "salvation?" What does it mean to "neglect salvation?" The guys will address these issues by looking at the context of Hebrews as well as drawing from other passages, including Matt 16:24-28. We hope you can join us today as we strive to understand this important passage.  
Doesn’t True Faith Need to be Demonstrated? (Part 2)
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In todays episode, Bob and Shawn are continuing their discussion on the relationship between faith and works, which was started in our last show. The guys will be giving special attention to Luke 8:9-16, also known as the parable of the sower. They will be unpacking each of the four soils that are represented in the passage, while sharing some insights to the role of works or "fruit" in the believers life. We hope you enjoy this special two part episode.
Doesn’t True Faith Need to be Demonstrated? (Part 1)
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In todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be addressing the relationship between works and faith. Do your works prove your salvation? Can we find assurance by our works? The guys will be answering these questions. Bob will also be discussing the teaching that there are different kinds of faith. Some argue that faith includes three components; understanding, acceptance, and trust. Is this a distinction we find according to the scriptures? Join us as we try and bring some clarity to these issues.