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Bob Wilkin and Shawn Lazar discuss the promise of everlasting life to all who simply believe in Jesus for it, and the related yet distinct message that all who faithfully follow Christ will receive eternal rewards. They do so from a Dispensational and Free Grace perspective. New episodes are added…

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    • Jun 11, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Grace in Focus podcast is a phenomenal resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of God's Word and the free grace perspective. Bob and Shawn work together flawlessly, delving into complex topics with the guidance of scripture. The short lessons are jam-packed with content, making every episode informative and thought-provoking. One of the best aspects of this podcast is their willingness to tackle tough topics head-on and provide thorough explanations using biblical evidence. Their commitment to diligent study of the scripture is evident, and their deep knowledge shines through in every episode.

    One of the worst aspects of this podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone, as it specifically approaches topics from a free grace perspective. While this perspective can be enlightening for individuals seeking a different interpretation or understanding, it may not resonate with those who hold different theological beliefs. Additionally, the episodes can sometimes get quite technical or delve into specific Bible passages, which may be overwhelming for some listeners who prefer more general discussions.

    In conclusion, The Grace in Focus podcast is an invaluable resource for those interested in learning about God's Word from a free grace perspective. Bob and Shawn's solid biblical content and explanations make each episode engaging and informative. The series on different parts of the Bible, such as Job and Deuteronomy, offers a comprehensive exploration of these texts. The Q&A episodes also provide insightful answers to listener questions. Overall, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and understanding for anyone seeking to deepen their faith through the study of scripture.



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    Did Jesus Emphasize Hell in His Evangelism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will discuss the claim that Jesus said more about hell and eternal judgment than any other subject. […]

    Why Is the Calvinist Understanding of John 3:16 Misleading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are in a continued discussion about Calvinism. How do Calvinists misunderstand John 3:16? Why is this (mis)understanding […]

    What Are the Major Calvinist Denominations?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are continuing a discussion about Calvinism from the book, Whosoever Will. What are the major Calvinist denominations in […]

    What Are the Different Types of Calvinism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are beginning a new short series about Calvinism. They are beginning with the question, ”What are the […]

    Is Belief in the Forgiveness of Sins a Saving Message?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the possible connection between forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal […]

    Does John 1:12 Present Two Steps to Salvation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about John 1:12. Does this verse promote a two-step redemption process? Why do […]

    Is it Sin to Do Anything Without Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about faith and sin from Romans 14, “Whatever is not done by faith […]

    Does John 3:16 Tell How to Be Born Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering another question about John 3:16. Does this verse actually say how a person can be saved? […]

    How Many Ways Are There to Pray?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about prayer. Are there different ways to pray? How often should we pray? […]

    What Does Luke 20:35 Mean About the Resurrection and Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question in connection with what Jesus told some Sadducees about resurrection and marriage. They […]

    Should We Pray, “Lord Have Mercy on Me”?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Colin Jackson will answer a question about praying for mercy. “Lord have mercy” or “God have mercy.” This happens […]

    Should We Ask for Forgiveness for Unknown Sins?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Colin Jackson are answering a question about “unknown” sin(s). – Is there such a thing? If so, should we […]

    Is Belief in Jesus Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about John 3:16. How is it that this verse simply means believing in Jesus […]

    Is Believing in the Forgiveness of Sins the Bullseye in Evangelism?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about believing and what needs to be believed in for the receiving of […]

    Are All Who Believe on Jesus as Savior Born Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about believing to be born again. What does this actually mean? Do all […]

    What Is the Call to Salvation?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about salvation. What is a clear salvation message? What is a false salvation […]

    What is the Call to Salvation?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about salvation. What is a clear salvation message? What is a false salvation […]

    Which of Chafer's 33 Blessings Do You Agree / Disagree With?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about a list of what all a person receives concurrent with the acquiring of […]

    Is Securing My Salvation Up To Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering questions about being secure from 2 Timothy 2:11-13. Is securing my salvation up to me […]

    How Can You Know If You Yourself Are Saved? – Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr conclude this week-long response to a YouTube video that is comparing free-grace and lordship salvation positions. How […]

    How Can You Know If Anyone Else is Saved? – Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr continue a week-long discussion comparing / contrasting the lordship salvation position with the free-grace position on eternal salvation. […]

    Does Ephesians 2:8-10 Say Works are Required? – Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are continuing a freeform discussion in response to a YouTube video. In this part three, we answer […]

    Does Either John 3:16 or 3:36 Support Lordship Salvation? – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are responding this week to a Smart Christian Channel video. Today, answering the question, “Does either John 3:16 […]

    Free Grace vs Lordship – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. All this week, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will be answering questions and responding to a video sent to us which was produced […]

    Do Bible Gifts Always Refer to Something Free?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are dealing with a question about Acts 2:38 and other passages. Is everlasting life a gift with […] The post Do Bible Gifts Always Refer to Something Free? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    What Is the One-Minute Gospel?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about salvation. How much information needs to be included in a gospel presentation? […] The post What Is the One-Minute Gospel? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    What Does “Does Not Have God” Mean in 2 John 9?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about 2 John 9, the phrase, “does not have God”? Is this verse […] The post What Does “Does Not Have God” Mean in 2 John 9? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    What Does Resurrection Mean in Philippians 3:10-14?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from Philippians 3:10-14. Did Paul view the resurrection as a reward in itself – […] The post What Does Resurrection Mean in Philippians 3:10-14? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    What Is the Free Grace Response to the New Perspective on Paul?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering questions about “The New Perspective on Paul.” What is this about? Have Lutherans, Calvinists and […] The post What Is the Free Grace Response to the New Perspective on Paul? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Do Mormons and Lordship Evangelicals Have Different Gospels?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are dealing with a question about different gospels. Would Lordship and Mormon evangelists possibly agree on the […] The post Do Mormons and Lordship Evangelicals Have Different Gospels? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    What Does Death Mean in the Bible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about death. What does death mean in the Bible? Does it mean the […] The post What Does Death Mean in the Bible? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Does Matthew 7:21 Say We Must Continuously do the Will of God to be Saved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about Matthew 7:21, the phrase “But he who does the will of My […] The post Does Matthew 7:21 Say We Must Continuously do the Will of God to be Saved? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Is Romans 8:1 About Condemnation or Servitude to Sin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the word “condemnation,” especially its meaning in Romans 8:1; also its relation to […] The post Is Romans 8:1 About Condemnation or Servitude to Sin? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Why Did Peter Threaten Simon the Sorcerer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering questions from Acts 8 about Simon the sorcerer. Was Simon a believer? Why did Peter […] The post Why Did Peter Threaten Simon the Sorcerer? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Does God Speak to Us With Impressions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are dealing with a question about God speaking to us. Apart from His word, does He lead […] The post Does God Speak to Us With Impressions? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    How Can We See God's Wrath Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about God's wrath. How should we perceive it or discern it today? What […] The post How Can We See God's Wrath Today? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Are Jewish Believers the Same as Gentile Believers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about Jew and Gentile believers. Are Jewish believers the same as Gentile believers? […] The post Are Jewish Believers the Same as Gentile Believers? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    What Does it Mean for Our Transgressions to Be Removed as Far as the East Is From the West?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about (Psalm 103:12) our transgressions being “removed” from us: “as far as the east […] The post What Does it Mean for Our Transgressions to Be Removed as Far as the East Is From the West? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Why Does Receive Mean in John 1:12?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are discussing a question about John 1:12 and the word “Receive”. What does it mean in this […] The post Why Does Receive Mean in John 1:12? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Is it Wrong for a Believer to Fear Death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about fear of death. It is always normal to have some fear of […] The post Is it Wrong for a Believer to Fear Death? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Did Moses See God Face to Face?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about Moses seeing God face to Face. Did he or didn't he? There […] The post Did Moses See God Face to Face? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Can Believers Sue Other Believers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question concerning whether it is right for a believer to initiate legal action against […] The post Can Believers Sue Other Believers? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Does a Lack of Conviction of Sin Prove You're Not Saved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about assurance and its relation to the conviction of sin for the believer. Is […] The post Does a Lack of Conviction of Sin Prove You're Not Saved? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Why Does Jesus Call Himself “The Resurrection and the Life” in John 11:25?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are discussing a question about one of the “I Am” statements in John's gospel. What are the […] The post Why Does Jesus Call Himself “The Resurrection and the Life” in John 11:25? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Should Evangelism Be Our Primary Focus in Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about evangelism. What is the role of evangelism in the local church? What […] The post Should Evangelism Be Our Primary Focus in Life? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Is Man Still in God's Image? Also Does Romans 5:12-21 Refer to Physical or Spiritual Death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about human beings and the image of God. In what way were we […] The post Is Man Still in God's Image? Also Does Romans 5:12-21 Refer to Physical or Spiritual Death? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Can We Have Assurance That We Will Persevere?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question concerning assurance but not assurance of eternal salvation. Rather the question is about […] The post Can We Have Assurance That We Will Persevere? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    How Do We Know the Word “Believe” in John 3:16 Does Not Mean Commit, Since it Does in John 2:24 and Other Verses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the word translated commit or entrust. Is this word similar to believe? Are […] The post How Do We Know the Word “Believe” in John 3:16 Does Not Mean Commit, Since it Does in John 2:24 and Other Verses? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Is Continuing to Believe in Christ a Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are discussing a question about belief being a work. Faith for eternal salvation is not considered a […] The post Is Continuing to Believe in Christ a Work? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Can We Go to Heaven If We Don't Keep Going to Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about church attendance. Can we go to heaven if we don't keep up […] The post Can We Go to Heaven If We Don't Keep Going to Church? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

    Did DTS Free Grace Stalwarts and Professors Hold to Four-Point Calvinism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will answer a question about the history of Dallas Theological Seminary. What about the principal free-grace professors? […] The post Did DTS Free Grace Stalwarts and Professors Hold to Four-Point Calvinism? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

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