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.
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!
How Can You Know If You Yourself Are Saved? – Part 5
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 do I know if I am born again? Why is it important to be convinced (assured) of your own eternal salvation? How does this question play into the overall import of this week’s discussion? – Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
How Can You Know If Anyone Else is Saved? – Part 4
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. Today, Can I know?… or how can I know if someone else is saved? Can we know by a person’s works? What light can be derived from Scripture on this question? Thank you for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Does Ephesians 2:8-10 Say Works are Required? – Part 3
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 the twist that is sometimes put on Ephesians 2:8-10 about works being required for salvation – versus an accurate interpretation that works are a response to salvation. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Does Either John 3:16 or 3:36 Support Lordship Salvation? – Part 2
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 or 3:36 support Lordship salvation?” Must a person continuously believe and obey after salvation? Are these conditions of maintaining or even of verifying eternal salvation? Please listen for an informative discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
Free Grace vs Lordship – Part 1
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 by the Smart Christian Channel. Today they compare/contrast the Free Grace salvation and Lordship salvation positions. Are these essentially the same and therefore compatible? Why or why not? Please listen to this and every episode this week of the Grace in Focus podcast!
Do Bible Gifts Always Refer to Something Free?
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 a condition, or a gift freely given? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
What Is the One-Minute Gospel?
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? What is the bare minimum a person needs to understand in order to come to faith? Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Does “Does Not Have God” Mean in 2 John 9?
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 hinting that we can lose our salvation by doctrinal defection? Or what does this verse mean? Let’s have a discussion about it. Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
What Does Resurrection Mean in Philippians 3:10-14?
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 – like something we should strive toward? To him, was it the event of resurrection someday (even the rewards that may be received at that time), or was it more about experiencing the power of Christ’s resurrection life now? Please listen for an informative discussion and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!
What Is the Free Grace Response to the New Perspective on Paul?
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 Evangelicals totally misunderstood Paul’s teaching about grace and about Judaism? What is the hermeneutic of these “new” ideas? How should we respond to this movement? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
