Rom 8:17 – Grace Evangelical Society

Theological Addiction

October 22, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 Cor 3:10–15, 25:20–28, Judgment Seat, Luke 19:12–26, Mark 10:37–40, Matt 5:12, Rev 22:12, rewards, Rom 8:17

All of us have blind spots. These are characteristics that we can ignore or are simply unable to see. Fortunately, these usually do not have a dramatic impact on our lives. But with an addict, that is not the case. I saw an interview with a 30-year-old man. He weighed over 600 pounds and was

The Sun: Friend or Foe?

August 25, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - 2 Tim 2:12, Acts 8:41, Luke 9:11–15, Mark 4:13–20; Luke 8:4–8, Mark 4:3–9, Matt 13:18–23, Matt 13:3–9, rewards, Rom 8:17, Suffering

All three Synoptic Gospels include the Parable of the Four Soils and Jesus’ explanation of what the parable means (Matt 13:3–9; 18–23; Mark 4:3–9; 13–20; Luke 8:4–8; 11–15). The second soil—the stony soil—represents a believer who does not endure. He gives up when things get tough. He will be in the kingdom but will not

Making an Impact

April 10, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - 2 Pet 3:11, 2 Tim 2:12., Eternal Rewards, Luke 19:15-19, reigning, reigning with Christ, Rev 10:4, Rev 21:1-5, rewards, Rom 8:17

I recently saw a poster with an Apple Watch on it. It was not an advertisement. Instead, it showed the different small components of the watch, along with a quote from the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. He said, “We are here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else are we here?”

Las recompensas son lógicas

August 15, 2024 by Ken Yates in Su Gracia Gratuita - 1 Cor 3:10-15, 2 Cor 5:10, Ap 22:12, Mat 5:12, Reinar con Cristo, Rom 8:17

En el año 2000 se estrenó la película Gladiator. Ambientada a finales del siglo II, estaba protagonizada por Russell Crowe en el papel de Máximo Meridio, que se convierte en un trágico héroe después de ser un general de gran éxito en el ejército romano. La película comienza en la cima de su éxito. Maximus

La magnitud de nuestra salvación (Tito 3:4-7)

August 8, 2024 by Ken Yates in Su Gracia Gratuita - Herencia, Recompensas, Rom 12:1-2, Rom 8:17, Salvación

Durante la mayor parte de mi vida me he relacionado con varias iglesias evangélicas. En todas ellas se ha hecho hincapié en la salvación del infierno, es decir, del lago de fuego. Es un hecho que la mayoría de los mensajes que se predicaban en esas iglesias giraban en torno a ese tema. Ser eternamente

Rewards Are Logical

June 19, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 Cor 3:10-15, 2 Cor 5:10, Matt 5:12, reigning with Christ, Rev 22:12, Rom 8:17

In 2000, the movie Gladiator came out. Set at the end of the second century, it starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Meridius, who becomes a tragic hero after being a highly successful general in the Roman army. The movie begins at the height of his success. Maximus leads his soldiers in a battle against the

The Breadth of Our Salvation (Titus 3:4-7)

June 17, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Inheritance, rewards, Rom 12:1-2, Rom 8:17, Salvation

For most of my life I have associated with various Evangelical churches. In all of them there has been an emphasis on being saved from hell, that is, the lake of fire. It is safe to say that the majority of the messages given in those churches revolved around that theme. Being eternally saved is

February 13, 2024

Are All Believers Sons of God or Are Only Some Believers Sons of God?

Believer, Believers, Children, context, Gal 3:26, Overcoming Believers, Positional Truth, Rom 8:17, Romans 8:14-17, Son, Sons

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about “believers” and “sons.” When the New Testament talks about these, does it mean the same thing? Is every believer a son? Does “son” (referring to believers) always mean the same thing in all New Testament contexts? Bob and Ken will have an interesting discussion about this question.

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June 9, 2023

Do Christians Get Crowns? Do Some Christians Really Get More Rewards Than Others? Is This What Peter Means to Say?

1 Pet 1:1-9, 1 Pet 1:4, Crowns, Endure, glory, Heirs, Inheritance, Joint-Heirs, Kingdom, Matt 6:19-2, Rev 2:26, rewards, Rom 8:17, Suffer, Suffering

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering a question from a listener about possible different levels of Christians in the kingdom. Will there be coach class seats and first class seats in the kingdom? Will I get an inheritance? If so, how is this all determined? Will I have to suffer? Please listen for some clarity on this! ***SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges’ book, The Gospel Under Siege–A Study About Faith and Works in Tension is being offered through the month of June 2023 at half-price on faithalone.org for those who use the code, “Siege.”***

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January 27, 2023

Who Are the Elect in 1 Peter 1:1-2 and in Romans 8:28-30? Are We to Understand the “Elect” in 1 Peter the Same as the “Predestined” in Romans 8?

1 Peter 1:1-2, Elect, foreknowledge, glory, Inherit, Predestined, Rom 8:17, Romans 8:28-30, Suffering

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates take up a question about election and predestination. What does the Bible say and mean about them–are they the same or different? What does serving and suffering have to do with these two words? Listen to this Grace in Focus episode. You may find some good answers to some old and difficult questions!

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