In Revelation 2 &; 3, The Letters to Churches, How Should The “Works” Spoken of be Understood?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On this episode, Bob and Shawn will be responding to an objection regarding Revelation 2 and 3. Can we apply these chapters today? How do we address the focus on works in these chapters? What does it mean to "overcome" for the seven churches in Revelation? Bob and Shawn will draw some distinctions between salvation and discipleship. They will also address the role of works in the life of a believer. These, and many more issues will be unpacked on today's show. We hope you enjoy the discussion. 
Chapter 5: What Is James Talking About When He Says, “Faith Without Works is Dead”?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob and Shawn are in an on-going series where they are discussing Wayne Grudem's book "Free Grace Theology: Five Ways It Diminishes the Gospel." Today, they will continue with their discussion on Chapter 5. The guys will be discussing James 2 and the famous phrase "faith without works is dead." Does this verse teach that works are necessary to prove "true" faith? We will hear Bob and Shawn unpack this important passage and provide some clarity. We hope you enjoy this important episode.
Can Works Justify a Person Before God or Not? Also: In Revelation 3:16, Does “Vomiting Out” Mean a Loss of Salvation?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. On todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be dealing with the role of works in justification. We will hear the guys discuss Romans 3:20, Gal 2:16, and how we can reconcile these passages with Romans 2:13. Must we follow the law in order to be saved? The guys will discuss. In addition, Bob and Shawn will unpack Revelation 3:16 and the concept of the Lord vomiting out the church. Does this verse teach that we can lose our salvation? Join us as we seek to understand these difficult passages.

Free Air or Hot Air?

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Look at this sign. It reads, “Free Air. $0.25” See the problem? Not everyone does. The person who made the sign didn’t. To him it made perfect sense. I’ll admit that a quarter is a good price for air—I don’t see it going for less than $1.25 in my neighborhood. A quarter is certainly cheap.
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Doesn’t True Faith Need to be Demonstrated? (Part 1)
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In todays episode, Bob and Shawn will be addressing the relationship between works and faith. Do your works prove your salvation? Can we find assurance by our works? The guys will be answering these questions. Bob will also be discussing the teaching that there are different kinds of faith. Some argue that faith includes three components; understanding, acceptance, and trust. Is this a distinction we find according to the scriptures? Join us as we try and bring some clarity to these issues.
How Do Faith and Trust Work in a Christian’s Life?
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Today we continue to answer the listeners’ questions, in a Q/A with Bob and Shawn. The guys will be answering the question about the role of faith and trust. Is there a difference between the two terms? In today’s episode, we will attempt to clarify the difference, as well as, attempt to show how we apply these concepts to our Christian walk. To wrap up this episode, Bob and Shawn will also be addressing the Fall, God’s foreknowledge, and mankind’s free will.