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Looking for Good Employees

February 21, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Fig Tree, Matt 24:45-47, Prov 27:18, Rev 22:12, rewards

I have a lot of respect for people who can start their own businesses. They’re able to take a chance and do something new. It’s like rolling the dice. It’s exciting. But they don’t take the safe route. In this area, I’m the opposite. I’m happy working for somebody who’s already started a profitable business.

February 3, 2025

Does the Carnally Minded Believer Go to Heaven?

Believer, Blessing, carnal, Carnally, Death, Flesh, Heaven, James 1:15, Life, Maturity, mind, Minded, rewards, Romans 12:2, Romans 8:6, spirit, Spiritual, Spiritually, wrath

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about Romans 8:6 and the topic of carnality. Can a believer who is carnally minded maintain his eternal salvation? What is being spiritually minded? What are the benefits of being set apart to spiritual mindedness? We invite you to listen today (and each weekday) to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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The Keys to a Righteous Reign

January 20, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Heb 1:8-9, Millennial kingdom, Prov 25:4-5, Psalm 45:6-7, Rev 2:27, rewards

All of us live under some kind of government. Though many would say it’s an impossible goal, what would it take for a government to be righteous? It starts, of course, with a righteous ruler. In the OT, that was the most important requirement for the king in Israel. He was commanded to obey the

January 9, 2025

Can Homosexuals Be Saved?

1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 9:19-21, homosexual, Inheritance, Legacy, rewards, Salvation

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Colin Jackson are answering a question whether homosexual individuals can have eternal salvation. Are there Scriptures that prohibit eternal salvation for some sins or kinds of sins? The so-called vice passages are referring to something other than salvation. To what do they refer? Please listen in and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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A Sermon from a Painting

December 31, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 Pet 1:6-9, Discipleship, Jas 1:3, Mark 4:35-41, rewards

I am not an art historian, but I can appreciate a great painting. Most of us have seen the painting The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by the Dutch artist Rembrandt. As you might guess, it depicts the account of Jesus and the twelve disciples crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat. Mark

A Choice of Roads

December 10, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Death, Life, Mark 8:34-38, Matt 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, rewards

On numerous occasions in our lives, we have to choose between two different paths. Even when we use GPS for a long car trip, it will often give us more than one option. One road may be quicker, while another may be fewer miles. One might be more scenic than another. The Bible tells us

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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December 6, 2024

In Revelation 2:11, What Is the “Second Death” and What Is the “Hurt” It Causes?

Overcome, Revelation 2:10-11, rewards, Second Death

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates will answer a question from Revelation 2:11 about the meaning of the “second death”. What does this refer to? What is the “hurt” of the second death? And why is it stated like it is? How should we best apply this passage? Please listen each day to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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December 3, 2024

Is Wanting or Expecting Rewards From Christ Selfish?

Bema, Christ, Honor, Judgment Seat, Kingdom, Luke 10, Martha, Mary, rewards, Selfish, Well Done

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are responding to a question about rewards. Is it selfish to want them or to want to hear “well done”? Is it selfish to look out for one’s own spiritual health? Should I desire fruitfulness? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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November 20, 2024

Should John 1:12 Refer to Children or to Sons of God? Also: Why Does God Give Rewards Based on Works?

1 Corinthians 9:25, Children, Crowns, Heaven, John 1:12, Revelation 4:9-10, rewards, Sons, Works, Worthy

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about John 1:12. Some translations say “sons of God,” while others translate it “children of God.” Which is correct, and why would it matter? Also, why are God’s rewards based on our works? What crowns will be cast at Jesus feet? Bob and Mike will offer some clarity on these questions. Please listen!

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