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Tearing Down a House

September 13, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - 2 Kgs 25:8-17, Matt 7:24-27, rewards, Temple

In Matt 7:24-27, the Lord says that a believer’s life is like a house. He can build a valuable and sturdy house if he does the things the Lord tells him to do. If he is disobedient, the house will come crashing down. This, of course, has nothing to do with receiving eternal life, which

September 5, 2023

Does a Lack of Forgiveness Impact the Church? If Sins Are Forgiven, Will They Not Be Mentioned at the Judgment Seat of Christ?

1 John 1:9, 2 Cor 5:10, Believer, Benefit, Bitterness, Church, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Heb 12:14, holiness, Impact, Judgment Seat, Phil 4:2, rewards

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about forgiveness between believers. What are the benefits of forgiveness between believers and toward the church? How does forgiveness affect or correspond to the Judgment Seat of Christ? Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will offer their thoughts about this question in this episode.

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Itching to Enter the Fight (Rev 17:14)

August 31, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - Armageddon, Called, Chosen, Election, Faithful, rewards

It may sound strange to civilians, but I can attest that members of the military’s elite forces are eager to be a part of the battle when our nation goes to war. They consider it an honor to defend their country and put an end to any threat. They see themselves as defending their own

August 25, 2023

Will Some Believers Really Be Ashamed at the Bema?

1 Cor 3:10-15, 1 Cor 9:24-27, 1 John 2:28, 2 Tim 2:12., Ashamed, Bema, Glorified Saint, Judgment Seat, Luke 19:11-27, Matt 25:1-13, Regret, rewards, Ruling with Christ, Unfaithful Servant

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about a believer at the Judgment Seat of Christ being ashamed. Why or how could there be shame if the believer is in a glorified body? Aren’t sorrow, tears and shame supposed to go away then? Please listen for some clarity on these things!

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Spiritual Gaslighting

August 16, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - 1 Pet 3:14-17, gaslight, Matt 5:11-12, rewards, Suffering

In 1944, the movie Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman, was released. The movie centered around a woman who marries a seemingly kind and loving man. However, as the movie progresses, it becomes increasingly evident that the husband is not what he appears. He secretly moves objects in the house from one place to another, as well

August 11, 2023

What is the GES Position of the Relation Between New Life or Regeneration and Fruits or Works? Is Discipleship Optional?

Assurance, Fruits, good works, Guarantee, Isa 64:6, Lordship Salvation, rewards, Rom 8:31-39, Works

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about good works proving justification. Isn’t it logical that if the new birth brings the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, that it would also result in the believer producing good works? Is discipleship optional? Please listen for some clarity on these things!

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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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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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Is the Lord Serious?

July 26, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - Discipleship, Obedience, rewards

My daughter recently told her five-year-old son to bring her an item from another room. When he didn’t, she asked him why. He informed her that she hadn’t told him to do so. When she informed him that she indeed had, he remarked, “You only told me four times!” It is hard to comprehend the

Freedom

July 3, 2023 by Ken Yates in Blog - rewards, Rom 8:2, spirit

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. It is a day on which we celebrate our freedoms. In the US, we have a lot of them, even if many of them appear to be in jeopardy. Our disintegrating culture might actually cause us to value our freedoms to a greater degree. I consider