Grace in Focus
In this unique 13-minute show, Bob Wilkin and guests discuss issues that are vital to justification and sanctification, while keeping those issues distinct. Topics discussed include assurance of salvation, evangelism, eternal rewards, problem passages, perseverance theology, Calvinism and Arminianism, how to interpret Scripture, eschatology, and current issues in Free Grace Theology.
Can You Have Faith in Christ and Never be 100% Assured?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about assurance. Can a person have faith in Christ, be regenerate, and never have full assurance of everlasting life? What types of certainty do some people ascribe to the Bible? How can we know that the Bible is true? What does it mean to “believe in Jesus”? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Do Unbelievers Have a Spirit?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will answer a question about the different parts of a Human being. As relates to the immaterial parts, is there both a soul and a spirit or are they combined? Do unbelievers have a spirit, or do they only get one at regeneration? What are the implications? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Does John 14:12 Mean Believers Will Do Good Works?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a common question these days. It seems most popular to believe that being regenerate will always result in good works. In essence, if no good works are present, then no regeneration has taken place. Is this a legitimate interpretation of this verse and is it supported by the balance of Scripture? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
If We Don’t Forgive Others, Will We Go To Hell? – Pt 02
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are following up with additional discussion about Matthew 5:21-22. Is this a dispensational teaching about the millennial kingdom? If so, is there yet an application for Jesus’ immediate audience and for us today? How does this relate to anger, anger’s expression, and the just or unjust cause for it? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
If We Don’t Forgive Others, Will We Go To Hell? – Pt 01
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering about Matthew 5:22 and unforgiveness. If a person is unwilling to forgive another, will that person go to hell? What are the possibilities for the interpretation of this passage? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Are Your Five Favorite Old Testament Books? – Pt 4
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are finishing up a short series about the importance of the Old Testament. They are also completing their personal lists of favorite Old Testament books and why. Bob’s final selections are Daniel and Jonah. Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
What Are Your Five Favorite Old Testament Books? – Pt 3
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are in a short series, letting us in on their favorite Old Testament books and why. In this episode, David highlights two of his favorites, Micah and Judges. Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Are Your Five Favorite Old Testament Books? – Pt 2
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro continue talking about their favorite five Old Testament books and why. On this episode, Bob picks Judges and 2 Samuel. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Are Your Five Favorite Old Testament Books? – Pt 1
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and David Renfro for the rest of this week, are talking about their favorite Old Testament Books and why. For the first round, David picks Deuteronomy and Ecclesiastes. Bob picks Genesis. They will tell you why. Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Why Understanding the Old Testament Is so Important
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are discussing about the importance of the Old Testament. This will be our topic all week long. Why do some teachers not teach or preach from the Old Testament? What would it be like to only have the New Testament and not the Old Testament? Why is it so important to understand the Old Testament? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Were Jonah and Job Real People and Why Does it Matter?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are talking about a controversial issue. Were the Old Testament characters of Jonah and Job actual people? Why have some theologians stated that Jonah was a mere parable, and that the account of Job is a mere morality play? Why does this matter so much? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
What Is Replacement Theology and How Does the Old Testament Disprove it?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro will answer a question about Replacement Theology. What is Replacement Theology? Has the church replaced God’s chosen people Israel? Why do some say this is so? How can this be refuted from the Bible and especially the Old Testament? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
In Colossians 1:4, How Are Redemption and Forgiveness Connected?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question from Colossians 1:14 about the connection between redemption and forgiveness. Are they the same? What is the distinction? What is Paul describing in this verse? Let’s have a discussion about it. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
In Nahum 1:7, Is Trust Synonymous With Faith and Believing?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question from Nahum 1:7. Is this verse saying that trust and belief are the same? Can they be used as synonyms? What might be the difference? How is trust being used in Nahum 1:7? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
If Jesus Is Life and Gives Life, Why Did He Have to Die to Make Us Savable?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright are answering a question about Jesus’ death and why it was necessary. Couldn’t He have imparted life to us without dying to make us savable? What do propitiation and atonement have to do with it? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Can Believers Today Commit the Unpardonable Sin? Also: How Can I Be Sure My Faith in Christ Is the Right Kind of Faith?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr have been discussing the unpardonable or unforgivable sin. Could a believer commit such a sin? Also, what kind of faith guarantees eternal salvation? Are there different Kinds of faith? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Why Are There Degrees of Torment in the Lake of Fire? Also: Can Saving Faith be Illustrated by Trusting in a Parachute?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr will discuss a couple of questions. Why are there degrees of torment in the Lake of Fire? What is the book and what are the books in Revelation 20? What is the best way to illustrate saving faith? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Do You Need to Know When You Were Born Again?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering something about salvation that many bring up. Do you know when you were born again? Should anyone tell me that I am required to precisely know my spiritual birth date? Let’s have a discussion about it. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Part Should Our Experience Play in Interpreting the Bible?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about experience and interpreting scripture. Are both able to play a part and if so, how should they work together? What determines a proper interpretation of Scripture? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Do Southern Baptists Believe That Assurance Is of the Essence of Saving Faith?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are concluding a short series about a critique of Calvinism. They are focusing in this episode on assurance and perseverance of the saints. What is the essence of saving faith? Is assurance ever absolute? Please listen to this and every episode of this series on the Grace in Focus podcast!
Can the Spiritually Dead Respond to Christ?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr have been discussing a book called “Whosoever Will”. This book is a critique of Calvinism. Today they will be talking about the “T” in “TULIP”. What is depravity and what might be the difference in definition of Total Depravity from a Calvinist and from a non-Calvinist? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Did Jesus Emphasize Hell in His Evangelism?
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. Is this actually true? Did Jesus mention Hell or other words translated as “Hell” when He evangelized? How should we think about this assertion? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Why Is the Calvinist Understanding of John 3:16 Misleading?
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 misleading and confusing? Why is John 3:16 such a vital verse for evangelism? Let’s have a discussion about it all. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Are the Major Calvinist Denominations?
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 America? What can we take away from this discussion about Calvinism? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
What Are the Different Types of Calvinism?
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 different types of Calvinism?” Why are there different types? How do they differ? Why do they differ? Please listen to this and every episode of this series on the Grace in Focus podcast!
Is Belief in the Forgiveness of Sins a Saving Message?
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 life. Does the forgiveness of sins render the gift of eternal life? Or does gift of life include the forgiveness of sins? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Does John 1:12 Present Two Steps to Salvation?
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 some say this? How should we counter this assertion? What does it mean to receive Jesus? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Is it Sin to Do Anything Without Faith?
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 is sin.” Does this apply to just eating meat, or to everything else? Is it specific or general or both? Let’s have a discussion about it. Please listen today and each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Does John 3:16 Tell How to Be Born Again?
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? Why do some people think not? Can we be sure? What does “believe in Him” mean? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
How Many Ways Are There to Pray?
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 are the parts of a prayer? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Does Luke 20:35 Mean About the Resurrection and Marriage?
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 had asked Him a question, trying to trip Him up. Of course, it did not work, but what can we learn from His answer? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Should We Pray, “Lord Have Mercy on Me”?
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 as a responsive prayer in some churches. Since Christ’s act of redemption brought about propitiation by the Father, is it possible that to beg for mercy is somewhat an act of unbelief? What was happening in Luke 18:13? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Should We Ask for Forgiveness for Unknown Sins?
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 it possible to confess an unknown sin? If confessing sin is saying the same as God says, what can a person say about something that is unknown? Also, does sin need to be willful in order to be sin? Let’s have a discussion about it. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Is Belief in Jesus Enough?
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 for His promise of everlasting life? Can we evangelize with just one verse and have a complete presentation? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Is Believing in the Forgiveness of Sins the Bullseye in Evangelism?
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 eternal salvation. Is it believing that sins are forgiven or believing that a promise is kept and a gift is given? Are both legitimate? What is the bullseye for belief and for evangelism? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Are All Who Believe on Jesus as Savior Born Again?
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 who believe receive this birth? What is the object of belief in order to receive it? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
What Is the Call to Salvation?
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 message? Why do so many churches present a confusing salvation message? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
How Can We Cast Our Anxieties on Christ?
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about anxiety—what to do with it and how. What light does 1 Peter 5:7 shine on this? What are some examples of how to apply this verse? Let’s have a discussion about it. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Which of Chafer’s 33 Blessings Do You Agree / Disagree With?
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 eternal salvation. Lewis Sperry Chafer gives us a list, but do we agree with everything on the list? Did he leave anything out? Please listen for an interesting discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Is Securing My Salvation Up To Me?
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 – can I mess it up? Or does God guarantee my salvation? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
