Has the Church Replaced Israel in God’s Plans?   

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We get this question a lot. Sam received an email about it today.   The idea that the Church has replaced Israel is called Replacement Theology (or Supersessionism). Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and many Protestant traditions teach Replacement Theology.   This is the view that the Jews are no longer God’s chosen people, and Israel is no
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The Planet Will Perish, But Not His People
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are speaking from Mark 13. What is happening in this chapter is what we call the Olivet Discourse. Jesus is speaking about future things for Israel and the world–most of which are still future to us. What is this all about? Bob and Ken offer some ideas about the meaning of this passage.
Romans–Part 36–Romans 11:1-5
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are beginning to look at the (sometimes difficult) issues of Romans chapter 11. Is God done with Israel? Are Gentiles beneficiaries of eternal salvation only in the New Testament? What about election? How is God dealing with all this? Listen and enjoy today’s episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Romans–Part 30–Romans 11:3-10
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are in the first part of Romans 11. How should we apply the promises that were made to the nation of Israel? How do good works sometimes get either front-loaded or back-loaded into the eternal salvation message? Kathryn and Ken will discuss this on today’s podcast. So please join them!
Romans–Part 29–Romans 10:19-11:2
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are continuing their fly-over look at the NT book of Romans. They are at the end of Romans 10. Israel as a nation has rejected Christ. Is the Church now taking Israel’s place? He will fulfill His promises to them. But for now, God is working through the Church. What about Israel in the future? Please listen!
Romans–Part 23–Romans 9, 10, 11: Intro
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are resuming their survey of Romans. They will be giving us an introduction of Romans 9-11, which focuses on the nation of Israel–how it is distinct from the Church. What is God going to do about Israel? Is He finished with them? Listen and find out. And join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast!
1 Peter–Part 03–1:22-2:10
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin, Philippe Sterling and Ken Yates are talking about the contents of 1 Peter. There are many important relationships that are highlighted in this book. One of those relationships is a corporate one–the way we act toward each other in the family of God. There are some things to adopt and nurture. There are also some things to put away. Our spiritual growth is not only individual. It is also to be evidenced in our life together in the local church. You will surely find this episode (and this whole series) 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.”

Highlights of the Oct 26-29, 2020, GES National Conference

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Our conference was originally scheduled for May 18-21. We moved it back five months due to Covid-19. The attendance was down. Normally we have around 200. We had 115 the first three days and 100 on day four. In the coronavirus new normal, that was surprisingly good attendance. Between 30 and 60 people watched the
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