Does Romans 5:9 Contradict Zane Hodges’ View of Salvation in Romans?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Leon Adkins are looking at a question concerning Romans 5:9. Does this verse deal with justification or with the sanctification of a believer? How does this verse actually support Zane’s view of the meaning and use of “salvation” in Romans? Bob and Leon will offer their thoughts about all this in today’s episode.
Is Believing Jesus Has the Power to Save Us the Same as Believing in Him For Everlasting Life?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio! Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the saving message and about saving faith. What is the difference between "believing in" and "believing for"? Is the gift of eternal salvation given on the basis of the belief about Christ’s power or the belief about the Father’s promise? Please listen to this episode for clarity!
Were Old Testament Saints and Will Tribulation Saints Be Sealed by the Holy Spirit? Are Roman Catholics Saved?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the ministries of the Holy Spirit toward redeemed people in different time periods. What does it mean to be “sealed” by the Holy Spirit? Can Catholics be saved? What makes a person born again? Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Romans–Part 28–Romans 10:13-15–Saved
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are resuming their survey of Romans. After a short review, they return to chapter 10, verse 13 where Paul focuses on the message of the Old Testament prophet Joel from Joel 2. What does Paul mean by “Call upon the name of the Lord”? What did Joel mean? Find out more. Listen to this episode and join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast!
Romans–Part 10–Romans 5:8-10–“Much More”
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are moving through highlights in the book of Romans. Romans 5:8-10 is the focus today, and especially the phrase, “much more then.” Some have said that this is the essential phrase for understanding Romans. So listen now for some good thoughts to live by and to share with others! SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges’ Commentary on James, The Epistle of James–Proven Character Through Testing, is being offered through April 30th, 2023 at half-price for those who use the code word, “JAMES.”
The Book of Joel–Part 7–2:25-32
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, David Renfro, Bob Wilkin, and Ken Yates continue looking at the Old Testament prophet Joel. A famous quote on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:16) comes from the second chapter of Joel. How should the phrase, “Call upon the name of the Lord,” which is throughout scripture, be thought of? Come join us today and thank you for listening to this interesting discussion! SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges book, Romans: Deliverance From Wrath is being offered through February 28th, 2023 at half price for those who used the code word, “ROMANS.”
What is the Difference in the “Follower of Jesus” and “Believer in Jesus”? Aren’t “Follower” and “Believer” Basically Synonyms? Also: Does Romans 11:35 Contradict the Doctrine of Eternal Rewards?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today and all this week, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin are answering questions from listeners like you. What is the difference between following Jesus and believing in Jesus? Aren’t they the same? Why or why not? Bob and Ken give some really good answers to these questions with thoughtful application. Please listen, and join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast! SPECIAL OFFER: Zane Hodges book, Romans: Deliverance From Wrath is being offered through February 28th, 2023 at half price for those who used the code word, “ROMANS.”
In James 2:23, Why Was Righteousness for Abraham Not Fulfilled Until He Offered Up Isaac? Also: Is the Free Grace View of Justification Independent of Eschatology? Also: What Does GES Think About 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 as a Defining Passage For Eternal Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today and all this week, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin are answering questions from listeners like you. Today, there are three questions: Why does James 2:23 seem to mention that Abraham’s righteousness was not complete until he offers up Isaac? Did he not have faith much earlier in his life? Then, there is another question about the free-grace position and eschatology. And there is a third question about GES: Where do you find the central passage in the Bible for Eternal Salvation? Bob and Ken give great answers to these questions with applications for us today. Please listen and join us each weekday for Grace in Focus radio!
How Can a “True” Believer Stop Believing and What Is the Result if this is Possible?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin will look at a question and three related verses concerning what happens if a believer stops believing. Is it a matter of a loss of eternal salvation or a matter of spiritual health? Please don’t miss this important conversation!
Are Salvation and Entering the Kingdom of Heaven the Same?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will be answering questions from our listeners. The guys will be discussing the differences between salvation and entering the Kingdom of Heaven. First, Bob will unpack the meaning of the word "salvation" in the New Testament. He will address passages such as James 5:15, Eph 2:8, and more. Second, we will hear the guys discuss the concept of "entering" the Kingdom of Heaven. We hope you join us as we seek to keep grace in focus.