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The Darkness at the Cross: Part 2 (Mark 15:33)

August 18, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog - Creation, Darkness, Judgment, Sin

In part 1, I argued that the centurion at the foot of the cross wisely considered the darkness at the time of Christ’s death and came to some surprisingly good conclusions about who Jesus is. We should ask the significance of that darkness as well. First of all, however, I would like to consider some

The Water Will Turn Purple (1 Cor 6:9)

August 3, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, motivation, Sin

Many years ago, I attended a summer camp for Boy Scouts near an Army post. It had a large swimming pool. The Army provided soldiers as lifeguards. These soldiers warned us about using the pool as a bathroom. They told us that the Army had put a chemical in the water, and if we ever

From Clay to Jar (Hebrews 3:13)

August 2, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog - hardening, Repentance, rewards, Sin

Anybody who studies the book of Jeremiah will find himself frustrated about something in the book. It is hard to figure out when much of what the prophet said was spoken. Things are not written in chronological order. He prophesied during the reign of a number of kings, and the reader finds it difficult to

“You Don’t Take Sin Seriously!” (Romans 3:8)

July 25, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog - eternal life, Repentance, Sin, Works

A little while ago, I was teaching a class in a Bible institute in a foreign country. The students were young, between the ages of 18 and 20. As the class progressed, it was clear that they had some issues with the gospel of eternal life. I decided to stop the planned instruction and address

The Growth of Sin in Peter’s Three Denials of Christ (Mark 14:66-71)

June 28, 2022 by Ken Yates in Blog - Darkness, progression, Sin

We have all been told that in one sense, sin is sin. All sin is a falling short of the glory of God. If we break one of the commandments, we have broken all of them because we have violated the law of God (Jas 2:10). However, we also recognize that the consequences of certain

Confessing Sin Vs. Excusing Sin

May 13, 2022 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Confession, Sin

Family life—at least our family life—involves a lot of confession. Certainly, my wife and I confess our sins to each other (and I seem to have to do that more frequently than her). I also regularly confess when I’ve done something wrong to the kids—usually blowing my top and yelling. I ask them to forgive

February 1, 2022

If God is Sinless and Holy, How Can He Be in the Presence of Sinners and Sin? Also What About Unintentional Sins?

1 Jn 1:7-9, High Hand, Sin, Unintentional Sin

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On today's episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing God's sinlessness. Can God be in the presence of sin? Bob will address how believers can still experience fellowship with the Lord, despite our sin. This issue will be discussed in light of 1 John 1:7-9. We will also hear the guys address unintentional sins. These, and many more issues will be discussed on the show today. We hope you can join us as we seek to keep Grace in Focus.

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November 2, 2021

Why Is ”Giving Your Life to Christ” or “Inviting Christ Into Your Life” Not the Same as “Having Faith”? Also: Are There Consequences for a True Believer if They Continue in a Works Salvation Church?

False Testimonies, Omission, Sin

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing popular phrases that are used in Christian testimonies. Is it okay for us to use phrases such as "giving your life to Jesus" and "inviting Christ into your heart?" The guys will address some of the pitfalls that come from these common expressions. In addition, we will hear the guys address some of the consequences that can come from attending churches that promote a works based gospel. Join us as we dive into these important issues.

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What Can Eternally Secure Believers Lose? Their Physical Health

July 8, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Eternal Security, health, Once saved always saved, sickness, Sin

Everlasting life is forever. Once saved, always saved. But does that mean believers can sin without any consequences? Absolutely not. People are right to point out that the NT is filled with warnings to believers. But they’re wrong to think those warnings are about the possibility of losing eternal salvation. So what can believers lose?

What Can Eternally Secure Believers Lose? Their Ministry

July 5, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Eternal Security, negative consequences of sin, Sin

You’ve seen it happen often. A celebrity pastor has a dramatic moral fall and loses his ministry. It seems to happen several times a year. But it’s not just celebrity pastors. Local ministers are regularly involved in immorality. This one has had a long-running affair. That one is accused of theft. Another is guilty of