FOCUS On The Bible

The concept of thanksgiving runs throughout the Old Testament, is specifically commanded in the New Testament, and is a way to worship God and point others to Him. The holiday of Thanksgiving also presents us a unique opportunity to share our gratitude for God's everlasting mercy as well.

Wherever you are, let's thank God right now as we focus on the Bible.

Plato said "An unexamined life is not worth living." When you examine your life, what do you think it is that you were made to do? Let's Focus on the Bible to find the answer.

Works are not required for everlasting life - the Bible is clear about that. But are those who have been saved meant to do good works?

In episode 216, Freddie discussed what James 2 is not about, citing common errors that people make. In this episode, Josiah talks about what James 2 is about and how we're meant to have good works as saved Christians.

Let's go on the offensive for the gospel today. How many times does the Bible need to say that salvation is by grace through faith for it to be true? Just once. And yet, it says it over and over and over again to refresh us in that truth.

In order to argue that salvation is by anything other than Jesus Christ, one must contend with dozens of verses that describe salvation without a mention of anything other than faith in Him alone.

The good news of God's grace is something that we should never grow tired of hearing or talking about. We were allowed by God to be put in trust with the gospel (1 Thess 2:4), so let's both share it and repeat it!

Related episodes:

Does Baptism Save Me?https://open.spotify.com/episode/18qaF8TQAIjaSrsbKPJt9j?si=ca2ad8cd02764504

Redemption Through His Blood https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DiDujt0Xf3pv5PS95CH6G?si=69ed6bfea2fa4c3c

Grace or Works? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uhUMGsexbFl9G7npYTof0?si=9b83e17fdc794576

Every follower of Jesus faces temptation, just as Adam and Eve did in the garden of Eden. When this happens, suddenly the line between right and wrong can seem so blurry. What can we trust when we can't trust our own judgment? Let's look at examples to learn these answers as we focus on the Bible!

Is it possible to be a 'Christian' who is not saved into everlasting life? Is it possible for a saved person to not be following Christ?

Let's look at the Bible for answers in Ephesians 1-2!

Let's talk about Repentance. Some insist that a call to repent should be in every gospel presentation. Some believe that we should never use it. We can find the best answer when we focus on the Bible!

Sometimes we don't need to confront someone; we just need to get over it. Let's talk about some instances where moving on is likely the wisest move - based on what we see in the Bible!

Sometimes it's necessary to confront a brother or sister in Christ. Let's look at the purpose of this and how we should approach it according to what the Bible teaches.

To be modest (κόσμιος; kósmios) is to be well-arranged; seemly. What's more seemly than glorifying Christ with our appearance, speech, and lifestyle?