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Continually: A Sad but Funny Word

June 26, 2025 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 1 John 3:9, hypocrisy, Lust, Matt 5:28, pride

We have all heard people misinterpret 1 John 3:9a. The verse says, “Whoever has been born of God does not sin…” Many Bible teachers add the word continually. A believer, they maintain, can sin, but not continually. You can sin a little, but not too much. A person who is genuinely a Christian does not

September 27, 2024

What Is a Definition of Legalism?

Acts 15, Commandments, Critical, Judgment, law, legalism, pride, self-righteous, Superiority, Traditions

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates give an answer to a question about legalism. What constitutes legalism? How can you know if you are a legalist? Please listen for an interesting discussion and lessons related to this topic.

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The Arrogance of Lordship Salvation (2 Corinthians 13:5)

April 3, 2024 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Humility, Luke 18:9-14, pride, Works

I recently heard a sermon by a proponent of Lordship Salvation. His name is not important because what he said applies to any proponent of that theology who speaks on the topic of eternal salvation. You have probably heard the same things I heard in this sermon, even if they were stated in different ways.

Tradition and Peer Pressure (Exodus 32:1-7)

March 7, 2024 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 1 Cor 10:12, love of world, pride, Traditions

Many Biblical accounts surprise us. Exodus 32:1-7 is an example. It is a well-known passage. Moses has gone up Mount Sinai to receive the Law from the Lord. He remains on the mountain for forty days. The people of Israel are at the base of the mountain, under the leadership of Moses’ brother Aaron, who

December 5, 2023

Romans–Part 48–Romans 12:3-8–Spiritual Gifts

body, Build up, charismatic, Church, Measure of Faith, pride, Prophecy, Puffed up, Rom 12:3-8, serving, Spiritual Gifts

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are continuing their look at the NT book of Romans and talking in this episode about spiritual gifts. Why are there spiritual gifts? Where do they come from? Who do they benefit? Can spiritual gifts be dangerous? Find out more. It’s the Grace in Focus podcast.

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November 15, 2023

Does God Grade Sins and Will Millennial Saints Be Judged?

Gal 5:1, Gal 6:7-9, God’s Perception, Grade Sins, Hierarchy Sins, Idolatry, judge, Judged, Luke 19:11-27, Matt 16:27, Millennial, Old Testament Saints, Premature Death, pride, Rev 20:11-15, Saints, Sin

Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin is answering a concern about degrees of sin. Is all sin equally grievous to God? Is there a hierarchy of sins? What does the Bible indicate? Will Millennial Saints be judged? Bob will offer his thoughts about this.

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August 4, 2023

Do Good Works Prove We Are Justified? Also: Is Self Esteem a Sin? How Should a Believer Think About Himself?

2 Tim 4:6-8, Final Salvation, Inheriting Kingdom, John Piper, Justification, pride, rewards, Sanctification, Self Esteem, Tim Keller

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question from a listener about sanctification proving justification. What is the meaning of “final salvation” and why do some teachers talk about this? Also, what is a Biblical position about self-esteem and boasting? Please listen for some clarity on these things!

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Watch Out for Pride (Prov 16:18)

July 28, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 1 John 2:16, 2 Kings 14:1-22, Amaziah, pride

One of the Bible’s most famous proverbs is Prov 16:18: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” It is obviously a warning and is pretty straightforward. Pride can lead to disastrous results. There is a graphic illustration of this in 2 Kgs 14:1-22. Amaziah, a king of the Jews in the

March 9, 2023

In Certain Denominations Where Works Salvation Is Taught, There Is Also the Claim That One Can Lose and Regain Eternal Salvation. If Eternal Salvation Was Never Rightly Understood in the First Place, Are These People Even Saved?

1 John 2:28, arrogance, Bema, Boasting, Flesh, Haughty, Heaven, Jesus, Kingdom, pride, Regret, Rev 21:4, rewards, serving, Shame.

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin answer a question about what is essential to being born again. If a denomination or tradition is not clear on getting or keeping eternal salvation, should we then assume that those who are a part of that denomination are not saved? Find out what Bob and Ken think and what the Bible says about this question when you listen to today’s episode of the Grace in Focus podcast! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s book, The Ten Most Misunderstood Words in the Bible is being offered through March 31st, 2023 at half-price for those who use the code word, “MISUNDERSTOOD.”

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March 8, 2023

Will We Boast in Our Rewards in Heaven? In the Kingdom, Will There Be Jealousy, Depression or Shame Because of Others’ Rewards or Rewards We Do Not Receive?

1 John 2:28, arrogance, Bema, Boasting, Flesh, Haughty, Heaven, Jesus, Kingdom, pride, Regret, Rev 21:4, rewards, serving, Shame.

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about our response to future rewards. Will we be proud? Will we be ashamed? What will the true focus of rewards be? Have you ever wondered about this? You will surely find this episode interesting and motivating. Please listen! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s book, The Ten Most Misunderstood Words in the Bible is being offered through March 31st, 2023 at half-price for those who use the code word, “MISUNDERSTOOD.”

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