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There is a tough biblical text in Mark 16, 16, and it might seem to be saying that baptism, water baptism, is required for salvation.

Some people say this text is spurious, it shouldn't be included in the book of Mark.

But how should we teach this passage and how should we understand it? That's where we're going today, and we're glad you are along with us here on Grace in Focus.

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In the Olivet Discourse, found in Matthew 25, Jesus tells a number of different stories.

One is about sheep and goats.

Whom do the sheep and the goats represent, and why are they being separated? Let's think about this today on Grace in Focus, and we're glad you're joining us, friend.

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If you'd like to find out how you can give, go to faithalone.org. On our next episode, Mark 16, 16, is it teaching baptismal regeneration? Come back and join us.

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In the parable of the talents, why are the servants given differing amounts of talents? What is a talent, and what are the lessons of this parable? Stay tuned, let's talk about it.

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on our next episode, The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.

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The parable of the ten virgins.

Some had enough oil and some didn't.

What is the meaning of this parable? How should it be applied? Hello friend, welcome to Grace In Focus.

Glad you are with us today.

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You've probably heard the passage where people are quoted as saying, "Lord, Lord, didn't we do all these things in your name, and why can't we get into the kingdom of heaven?" And the answer, "Depart from me, I never knew you." What are the true implications of this passage? Let's discuss it here coming up next on Grace in Focus.

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Find it all at faithalone.org. And now with today's discussion here are Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates.

We're talking about different texts that are misunderstood because, well, they're called tough texts, but they're misunderstood because people, when they come to these passages, misinterpret them because they forget what the scriptures clearly teach.

We hope to see you again on Monday right here.

Until then, keep grace in focus.

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We are looking at tough texts in the Bible in regard to eternal salvation, and today, one that gets quoted a lot, "You will know them by their fruits." Who is this talking about? Is this about salvation? How should we interpret this? Stay tuned, we'll talk about it here on Grace in Focus.

Glad you are with us today, friend.

This is the broadcast and podcast ministry of the Grace Evangelical Society.

You can find us at faithalone.org, where you can read our articles, find out about our conference ministry, our online seminary, and our bookstore, where you can find Bob Wilkin's latest book, The Gospel Is Still Under Siege.

Find it all at faithalone.org. And now with today's discussion, here's Bob Wilkin along with Ken Yates.

Please join us, and in the meantime, let's keep grace in focus.

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In the Beatitudes of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, is the word blessed equivalent to believer? Are these Beatitudes a checklist to see who is a true believer? Thank you, friend, for joining us on Grace in Focus, a broadcast and podcast ministry of the Grace Evangelical Society.

We are currently in a series about tough texts in relation to eternal salvation.

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What are tough texts in the Bible about salvation? Why are they tough, and how do we handle them? Hello, friend, we're beginning a new series today for the next few episodes called Tough Texts, and we're glad that you're with us today.

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And we are going to do a series of podcasts on tough texts.

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What does it mean to obtain faith as stated in 1 Peter 1:1? Some say faith is a sovereign gift from God, or is there a human seeking and an accountability for obtaining faith? What does faith mean here in this context? Thank you for listening today, friend.

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