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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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    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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    Is God's Grace Irresistible and Is Faith a Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering two questions about grace and faith. The questions are complementary. Is God's grace irresistible and Is belief a choice? If faith isn't a choice, do we really have free will? Please listen to a great discussion, and never miss an

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    What Does Jesus Mean by “Understand” in the Parable of Four Soils?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the Parable of the Four Soils. Why is it that especially in the Matthew and the Mark account, only the fourth soil understands and accepts the word? Is understands and accepts equivalent to believes? – Please listen

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    How Many Conditions Are There in Order to be Born Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are going to talk about the condition(s) necessary to be born again. How many are there? The questioner suggests five conditions. These may not be the same five you've heard before. Bob and Sam will discuss these in light of scripture –

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    In 1 John 4:8, Are All the Beloved Born Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from 1 John 4:7-8. Do these verses imply that some of the “beloved” who are being addressed here are not saved? How can we be sure one way or the other? What does this text actually say? You

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    Has Christ Forgiven Unbelievers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from a listener about forgiveness. If the atonement was good for the covering of all sin, are unbelievers, in anysense, forgiven for their sin? What are the extents of Christ's atonement? Please listen today and each weekday, to

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    How Can We Know Which Parts of Scripture Can Be Directly Applied to Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn are answering a question about the application of Jeremiah 29:11 which is found quite often on Christian merchandise. Despite the wonderful sentiment, is it really for believers today? If it is not for us, why is it not and what should we do

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    When Was Cornelius Born Again? For Him, Was it Similar to Being An Old Testament Believer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question about the transitional nature of the New Testament book of Acts. When was Cornelius saved? Is it possible that he, like others in the book of Acts, received the Holy Spirit some time after he was saved? What

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    “No Fruit, No Root” – Why This Phrase? What Does This Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are going to talk about a phrase used by some Christian teachers. The Phrase is: “No Fruit, No Root” … or “No Root, No Fruit.” What is meant by this? Where does it come from? Is it a valid teaching? Is fruit

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    When Isaiah Mentions Free Salvation in Isaiah 52:3, What Kind of Salvation Is He Talking About?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question from Isaiah about a salvation that is without cost. Is he talking about eternal salvation? And who is he talking to? What possibilities might there be? – Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace

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    What is the Forgiving and the Retaining of Sins in John 20:23?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question from a John 20:23. What is the “forgiving” and the “retaining” of sins that Jesus is talking with His disciples about? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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    Can Believers Defend Themselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question about believers and self-defense. Romans 12:19 – “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves…” – what does this mean? Should trusting God to protect us just be passive? What is God's role and what is ours? What is the difference

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    How Should We Worship the Lord?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question about worship. How should we worship the Lord? Actions, thoughts, words, emotions, conversations, music, tears, demonstration, giving, devotion – which weighs the heaviest? What does it mean to “Worship God in spirit and in truth?” Please listen to

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    How Can We Know if Someone Else is Saved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question about the criteria for knowing if someone else is saved. Obviously, God knows who is saved, but is it possible for us to know about someone else's salvation status? What is the proof, if any, of eternal salvation?

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    Can Someone's Heart Be Hardened Beyond the Point of Salvation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question about hearts that have been hardened. Can some hearts become so hard that they get beyond the possibility of eternal salvation? Can hearts be too hard to be able to believe for eternal salvation? If someone is personally

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    How Are Iniquities Passed From Father to Son?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question from a Exodus 20:5-6, a reference about the sins of the father being passed to the third and fourth generation. What does this mean and how does this happen? How does grace interface with or relate to this

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    Did Jesus Pay the Penalty For Our Sins? – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are continuing a discussion from last episode — Did Jesus pay the penalty for our sins? What does the death of Christ accomplish? What do John 1:29 and 1 John 2:2 teach us? What are the benefits of Christ's death? What does

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    Did Jesus Pay the Penalty For Our Sins? – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about death, spiritual death, life and sin's penalty. Did Jesus pay the penalty for our sins through His death on the cross? What does it mean to be “Made alive together with Christ?” Please listen to this and

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    Did an Angel Really Stir Up the Water and Heal People at the Pool of Bethesda?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the pool of Bethesda mentioned in John 5:4. Was there an actual angel who periodically stirred the waters to give healing as described in this verse? Or was this some other phenomena that people just mystically believed

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    Has the Church Replaced Israel in God's Plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a few questions about the distinction between the church and Israel. What is replacement theology? Has the New Testament church replace Israel? What is God's plan for Israel? Why is it important to think biblically about Israel today? Thanks for

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    Is There an Age of Accountability?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from a father of four children about the age of accountability. Is there an age of accountability? Is it a specific age or does it depend on a person's ability to understand the concept of eternal salvation? What

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    Is Repentance a change of Mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about repentance. Is repentance merely a change of mind? Are there any verses in the Old or New Testament that say repentance is in any way required for or connected to eternal salvation? Please listen for a great

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    Is Romans 11:6 a Legitimate Parallel to Ephesians 2:8-9 and Galatians 2:16?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from Romans 11:6, which is in the section of Romans where Paul is dealing with Israel. Is this verse parallel to Ephesians 2:8-9 or Galatians 2:16? All the passages in question refer to faith, works, justification, salvation, etc.

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    What Is “the Joy of the Lord”, and What If I Don't Feel His Joy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about joy. Nehemiah said, “The joy of the Lord is your strength…” What is “the joy of the Lord?” How do I get the joy of the Lord? What if I don't feel this joy for a long

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    Three Questions About the End Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a few questions about the end times. Some of the questions have to do with Satan, his incarceration, his final defeat and the whys of the timing of these events. Also, who is included in “the dead in Christ?” Thanks

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    Some Questions About Assurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a few questions on the topic of assurance. Why is it – or how is it that we often assert that “Assurance is of the essence of saving faith?” How do we harmonize Salvation verses and passages about abundant living?

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    Why Does GES Hold that Paul Washer Preaches A False Gospel When He Says What Jesus Said?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from a listener. This is about Paul Washer, who is an extreme Lordship Salvation preacher. The questionerclaims that Paul Washer only uses the words that Jesus uses. How then could we claim that his gospel is false? Please

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    What Is Meant By “In Which You Stand”(1 Corinthians 15:1) and “If You Do Not Believe I Am”(John 8:24)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering two questions. One is from 1 Corinthians 15:1. What does it mean to Stand? Is it about maintaining eternal salvation orabout standing steadfastly in the Christian faith by the power of Christ's death, burial & resurrection? A second is from

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    Does Galatians 6:6-10 Teach Salvation By Works?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from Galatians 6 and about if works play some role in the acquiring of eternal salvation. Does this passage teach a works-based salvation? – Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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    Should a Muslim Convert Be Baptized Against a Parent's Wishes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about a Muslim pleasing his parents who are against his conversion to Christianity. What is the balance between pleasing God and obeying parents especially as a young dependent teenaged person? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode

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    Did John the Baptist Command People to Repent of All Their Sins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about John the Baptist, baptism, repentance and remission of sins. Was this about a national or an individual relationship with God? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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    What Does Luke 15:32 Mean Concerning the Prodigal Son, That He Was Dead But Is Alive Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are once again answering one of your questions. In regard to the prodigal son, why did his father tell his brother about the prodigal having died and come back to life, if the story Jesus told about the prodigal does not support

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    In 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Does “Those Who do not Know God” Equal “Those Who do not Obey the Gospel”?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from 2 Thessalonian 1:8 about obeying the gospel. In this verse, is knowing God equivalent in meaning to obeying the gospel? How perhaps are they referring to the same thing yet different? Please listen to this and every

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    Does Ephesians 1:12-13 Teach That Salvation Is a Two-Step Process, Believing Plus Trusting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the belief by some that acquiring eternal salvation is a two-step process. Believing facts would be step one and trusting personally would be step two. Does the Bible in any way teach this? Why is this taught?

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    Does Romans 12:3 Teach That Faith Is a Gift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about faith. Does Romans 12:3 support that saving faith is a gift? (i.e.) Some say that the unbeliever cannot believe unless God gifts faith to that person. How does the context of Romans chapter twelve support or not

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    What Is the Difference Between Free Grace and Hyper-Grace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about hyper-grace. What is hyper-grace? What is the difference between free grace and hyper-grace?Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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    Have Our Future Sins Already Been Forgiven?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering one of your questions. What about future sins? Are they already forgiven? Are there different kinds of forgiveness?Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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    Was It God's Will That Charlie Kirk Be Killed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about God's will related to a tragedy, such as murder. What is God's will? What is God's sovereign will and what about His moral will? What about God's will in regard to sin and human choice? Please listen

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    Why Does the Old Testament Say That God Repented?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about God repenting in the Old Testament. What did God turn from? God didn't sin did He? Can God change His mind? Please enjoy, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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    Why Did Peter and Paul Preach Forgiveness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about forgiveness of sins and its relation to the gospel and to eternal salvation. What is the Bull's Eye when talking about eternal salvation? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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    Do Ephesians 1:4 & Colossians 1:21-23 Teach That We Are Chosen to Persevere in Holiness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about election or being chosen and specifically what is it that we are chosen to? The question is asked in light of a couple of passages in Paul's prison epistles. Please listen today and each weekday, to the

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    Is the New Covenant Operative Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are once again answering one of your questions. What is the New Covenant? Is the New Covenant operative today? To whom does the New Covenant apply? Please listen – and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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    Must a Person Understand He Is a Sinner to Be Saved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about what is necessary in order to be born again. Is it necessary to admit you are a sinner? Is the forgivenessof our sin(s) the main issue? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in

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    Is Remarriage Continual Adultery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing remarriage and a reference by some teachers that remarriage means a continuous state of adultery. If this is so, will this affect one's eternal destiny? Thank you for listening to the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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    Does God Show His Love Equally to All Believers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about God's love for believers. Does he show more love to some than others? Does God love all believers in the same amount and the same way? Is the issue more about how or even whether we experience

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    When Can Women Speak During a Church Meeting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are addressing a question about a woman's role in the local church. When can a woman speak and/or not speak during a church meeting? What does Paul say? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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    Does the Parable of the Sower Teach That a Person Has Only One Chance to Believe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are once again answering one of your questions. In the Parable of the Sower, Is Jesus presenting that once sown, there is only one chance for the seed to be effective? Please listen and never miss an episode of the Grace in

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    Should Children Be Baptized and Should They Participate in Communion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about children taking communion. Also, part of the discussion is a question about child baptism. Do we have to let children “prove” by their actions they are saved before we let them participate? Please listen to this and

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    Are the Warning Passages in Hebrews About Hell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing passages that are “Tough Texts.” Hebrews has five warning passages. What are they warning about? What you think about these passages will determine what you believe about eternal salvation and assurance of that salvation. Thanks for listening to the Grace

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    What Is Dead Faith – James 2:14-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates continue a series on “Tough Texts,” and will be looking at James 2 and the “Faith without works is dead” phrase. Is there such a thing as dead faith? If there are no works or fruit, is faith faulty? Is this about

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    Who Are the Overcomers in Revelation 2 & 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are addressing another “Tough Text” – two chapters in Revelation where overcomers are mentioned. How does a person get to be an overcomer? Why does Jesus keep saying “I know your works?” What victory needs to be won in order to be

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    Save Your Life By Losing It? – Mark 8:34-38

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 13:50


    Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are once again looking at a “Tough Text” in Mark's Gospel. In chapter 8:34-38, the Savior is clearly talking about some pretty heavy works. So could this possibly be about salvation, or is it not obviously about something else like discipleship or

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