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November 10, 2025
When Was Cornelius Born Again? For Him, Was it Similar to Being An Old Testament Believer?
Acts 10, Acts 10:43, Acts 11:14, Again, Born, Calvinism, Cornelius, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Receive
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question about the transitional nature of the New Testament book of Acts. When was Cornelius saved? Is it possible that he, like others in the book of Acts, received the Holy Spirit some time after he was saved? What is the point of Cornelius’ story? - Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
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July 10, 2025
On the Day of Pentecost, Did Some Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit?
Acts 19:1-6, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Baptized, Day, Gentiles, Holy Spirit, Indwelling, Pentecost, Receive, Repent
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are discussing a question about Gentiles. Did any receive the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost as the believing Jews did? If previous gentile believers weren’t present for that event, when did they receive the Holy Spirit, if at all? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
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May 14, 2025
If the Gift of the Holy Spirit Is Not Given to the Jewish Believers Until They Repent and are Baptized, Is It Still a Gift?
Acts 2:38, Baptized, Forgiveness, gift, Holy Spirit, Indwelling, Receive, Repent, Works
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are answering a question from Acts 2:38. How can the Holy Spiritbe said to be a gift if the works of baptism and repentance are required? What is going on in this context? What about the forgiveness of sins mentioned here? What more can we learn about Acts 2:38? Tune in each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
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May 7, 2025
What Did the Lord Mean When He Said “Receive the Holy Spirit” in John 20:22? Also: How Much Did John the Baptist Know About Jesus?
Enablement, Holy Spirit, Indwelling, Jesus, John 1:29, John 1:35, John 20:22, John the Baptist, Know, Receive
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question from John 20:22. What did Jesus mean when He wanted them to receive the Holy Spirit, since this was before Pentecost? Also,  how much did John the Baptist understand about Jesus? Tune in every weekday and keep grace in focus!
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December 10, 2024
What Is Receiving the Kingdom as a Little Child?
Child, Enter, Inheriting, Kingdom, Mark 10:15, Receive, rewards
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are responding to a question about Mark 10:15. Is this referring to rewards? Is “receiving the kingdom,” the same thing as “inheriting it”? How is inheriting the kingdom distinguished from entering the kingdom and from becoming a child of God? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
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November 1, 2024
How Do I Go Back To the Place of Unbelief?
Believe, John 1:11-13, John 20:31, John 4:10, John 4:14, John 4:25-26, Receive, Unbelief
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii give an answer about believing and receiving. What does it mean to believe? Is praying, confessing, calling, repenting, behaving or baptizing equivalent to believing? What is the meaning of belief in John’s Gospel? Please listen for an interesting discussion and clarification on this topic.
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July 5, 2023
What is Evangelism Explosion? And What Do We Mean When We Talk About Front-Loading or Back-Loading the Gospel? Also: How Should Scripture Be Interpreted?
Back-Loading, Cultural Interpretation, Evangelism Explosion, Front-Loading, Gospel, Interpretation, Jas 2:14, Jas 2:17, Literal Interpretation, Lord, Receive, Rev 3:20, Savior, Scripture, Trust
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering some questions about a popular evangelism method for the past 50 years. How many steps are there? Is repentance and Lordship a part of the gospel? Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will offer their thoughts about these things. Please listen!
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October 12, 2022
What is Evangelism Explosion? And What do We Mean When We Talk about Front Loading or Back-Loading the Gospel? Also How Should Scripture be Interpreted?
Back-Loading, Cultural Interpretation, Evangelism Explosion, Front-Loading, Gospel, Interpretation, Jas 2:14, Jas 2:17, Literal Interpretation, Lord, Receive, Rev 3:20, Savior, Scripture, Trust
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and David will be discussing Evangelism Explosion. In addition, the guys will be unpacking what we mean when we say "front loading" or "back-loading" the gospel message. Bob and David will also speak on the different terms that are often used in evangelism, such as accept, trust, and repentance. The guys will show how these terms bring confusion to the saving message. These and many more issues will be unpacked on the show today. Join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.
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August 16, 2021
Isn’t “Receive” Really a Synonym for “Believe”?
Believe, Jn 1:11-16, Jn 5:14, Receive
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today's episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing the word "receive" in the  Gospel of John. The guys will discuss whether or not "receive" is a synonym to believe. We will hear the guys discuss John 1:11-16 as it relates to this issue among many other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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4851 S I-35E Suite 203, Corinth, TX 76210
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