Rev 3:5 – Grace Evangelical Society

Those Who Would Rob Us of Joy

October 27, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, Luke 10:17–20, Rev 2:17, Rev 3:5, rewards

In Luke 10:17–20, the Lord gave some disciples two reasons they could have joy. He had sent out seventy disciples to serve Him by proclaiming the offer of the kingdom to the nation of Israel. To prove the truth of their message, He gave them the authority to heal the sick and to cast out

July 26, 2023

If We Are Not Involved in Evangelism Will We End Up in Hell?

2 Tim 2:12., Baptism, confessing Christ, evangelizing, Matt 10:32-33, Overcomers, Rev 3:5, rewards, witnessing

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering a question about confessing Christ or denying Christ and evangelism. Some fear a loss of salvation because they have not confessed Christ or witness Him enough. Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins will discuss this and related things on today’s podcast.

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March 10, 2023

Concerning Revelation 22:19, What Does it Mean That “God Shall Take Away His Part Out of the Book of Life?”

1 Thess 5:6, 2 Pet 3:12, Age of accountability, Blaspheme, Book of Life, Holy Spirit, Matt 24:40-44, Overcomer, Rev 2:7, Rev 22:15-19, Rev 3:5, rewards, tree of life, Unpardonable Sin, watch, Watchful

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates answer a question about Revelation 22:19: What does it mean that “God will take away someone’s part out of the Book of Life” or the “Tree of Life?” Is this a reference to eternal salvation or to rewards? If you’ve wondered about this, you may find the pieces to your puzzle as you listen to this Grace in Focus episode. 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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April 8, 2022

Is There a Difference Between The “Book of Life” and The “Lamb’s Book of Life”? Also: What is the Purpose of the Law Today – Before and After Salvation?

15, 2 Cor 3:18, Dedication, Ex 32:31-33, Law of Christ, Law of Liberty, Law of Moses, Ps 69:28, Rev 20:12, Rev 3:5, Rom 12:2, Rom 3:23, Royal Law

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will answer questions from our listeners. We will first hear the guys unpack the difference between the “Book of Life” and the “Lamb’s Book of Life”? In addition, they will discuss the purpose of the law today. These, and many more issues will be addressed on the show. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.

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March 16, 2022

What Does it Mean to be an “Overcomer” and “Victorious” in John’s Writings?

1 Cor 9:27, 1 Jn 5:3-5, 10, 2 Tim 2:12., Kingdom Rulership, Overcomer, Rev 2:26, Rev 3:5, Salvation, Victorious

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today's episode, Bob and Shawn are answering questions from our listeners. We will hear the guys discuss the terms "overcomer" and "victorious" in the books written by the Apostle John. The guys look at passages such as 1 Cor 9;27, 2 Tim 2;12, 1 Jn 5:3-5, and more. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand these terms in context.

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October 14, 2021

Why is, “He That Endures to the End” Not About Eternal Salvation?

Eph 2:8-9, Eternal Security, I Cor 3:1-4, Mt 24:13, Rev 3:5

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Matthew 24:13, which states "he who endures to the end shall be saved (NKJV)." Does this verse teach that we must persevere in good works in order to be saved? How do we reconcile this with passages such as Eph 2:8-9? The guys will hopefully provide some clarity. They will discuss the meaning of the word "saved" in this passage by providing some insights to the context. These any many more issues will be unpacked. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

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August 6, 2021

Can a Believer’s Name Be Blotted Out of the Book of Life?

Rev 22:18-19., Rev 3:5

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob and Shawn will be discussing Rev 3:5 and, Rev 22:18-19. How do we handle these verses in light of the doctrine of assurance? Can a believer have his/her name blotted out of the book of life? We will hear Bob give an overview to this issue by looking to the overwhelming evidence of eternal security. The guys will then provide some insights to these specific verses in light of their context. We hope you join us as we seek to keep Grace in Focus.

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