What Is Annihilationism and What Is Universalism?
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling will continue the topic of Eschatology. More specifically, this episode focuses on the ultimate destiny of the unbeliever according to the Bible, while also naming and describing the alternate, opposing views. Thanks for listening and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Why Won’t God Give Unbelievers Another Chance to Believe in Christ After Death?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the timing of receiving eternal salvation as a gift. Why is it a requirement that this eternal life be received before physical death? Don’t some religions teach that there is a second chance to receive it after death? Are they correct or wrong in that belief? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Is Repentance Only For the Jews? Also: Why Does the Bible Say “God Repented?”
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are here with an answer to a question about repentance. Is repentance only for Jews? Is it mostly corporate (national) or is there not also individual repentance that is called for? What does the Bible mean when it speaks of God repenting? Some clarifying answers today. Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
How Can a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell? Also: What Is Hell Like?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering at least three questions about hell. There is a lot of teaching about hell that does not match up with what the Bible says. So what does the Bible say about it all?  Please listen to this episode to find out. Then join us each weekday for the Grace in Focus podcast! SPECIAL OFFER: Bob Wilkin’s book, Turn And Live–The Power of Repentance is being offered through May 31st, 2023 at half-price for those who use the code word, “Repent.”

Current Issues in Salvation, Part 2: Various Rejections of ECT

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Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) is the teaching of Scripture (cf. John 3:14-18; Heb 9:27; Rev 14:11; 20:15). However, many schools and many pastors are now rejecting ECT in light of various other views. Those other views include universalism (everyone will eventually be saved), conditional immortality (= annihilationism), and unconscious torment (like an eternal coma). Back
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Why Doesn’t Philippians 2:10 Teach Universalism? 

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D. R. asks this important question: A couple we’ve known for many years recently admitted they are universalists. This came as quite a shock to us since they’ve been missionaries in Haiti for 30+ years with a Baptist organization. I’ve looked up some of your articles addressing universalism (which addressed most of the Scriptures they
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Does “Belief” Save or Does “Faith” Save? Also: Is Belief Necessary for Eternal Salvation?
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Is there a difference between "belief" and "faith" when it comes to salvation? Today on Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be answering this question. We will hear the guys unpack this issue by discussing the Greek words for both terms. They will also address passages such as John 11:26, and John 6:47 in light of this question. We will hear the guys define these terms, and much more on today's episode. We hope you can join us as we seek to understand these important terms.
Can Someone Have Everlasting Life Who Holds to Universalism? & Did Jesus Die Only For His Friends?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. In today's episode, Bob and Shawn will be discussing universalism. Can someone have eternal life and still hold to the idea that everyone will be saved? The guys will be addressing this hypothetical in the show. They will also be looking at John 15:13-14. Did Jesus only die for His friends? How should we address this verse which seems to teach that the Lords death was only for His friends? You don't want to miss the discussion.