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?

Is drinking alcohol a sin? Guest host Robbie Logan, a long-time friend of Focus Ministries, tackles this question by looking at what the Bible says and asking an even bigger question in response. If you feel led to support this podcast through giving, please consider donating here: https://www.freddiecoile.org/donate/

This episode is a tribute to the life and ministry of Dr. Freddie Coile, who's prayer was that every part of him would be an instrument for the glory of God. Join us as we contemplate the work of God through Freddie in both his life and death.

In this episode, we use three methods to investigate the meaning of Philippians 2:12, which says "work out your own salvation through fear and trembling." 1. Logical approach - understanding the interplay between parts and the whole of a text 2. Historical approach - understanding the historical factors that contributed to the authorship of the book 3. Grammatical approach - investigate the language to understand the author's original intent more completely

Some people think that most of your friends should be non-christians so that you can share your faith with them. Others think that non-christian friends will just drag you down. So what can we learn from the Bible on this topic?

Certain words and phrases are often shunned in the Christian community because of their cultural associations, but some of them describe issues of deep biblical significance. 'Inner peace' is an example of such a term. In this week's episode, we discuss what the Bible says on inner peace: Why it's biblical Why the world can't provide it How acknowledging God's authority helps us get it

In this episode, we discuss a benefit that's for members (of the Body of Christ) only: spiritual discernment.

"Judge not!" Is a very popular Bible commandment - particularly for someone who is being confronted about sin in their life! What does this passage really mean? Should we just shut up and sit down when we see a brother or sister in sin? Let's talk about it!

Last week Trump survived an assassination attempt by mere inches! Psalm 105 says "Touch not God's anointed..." Does this mean that Trump is anointed by God to lead America? Let's answer this question by looking through the lens of scripture.

What does the Bible say about going to church? Let's talk about it!

If we're saved by faith in Jesus Christ, how were people saved before Jesus came? Let's talk about it!

Let's talk about how to read, understand, and apply the Bible to our lives.

The Bible says we will "know them by their fruits," right? Does that mean we can tell who's saved by their actions? Let's look at the context of this passage.

Why should I believe that the Bible is true?

The Bible says that faith without works is dead. Isn't that a contradiction? Can we be saved without works?

Is salvation all there is? What does the Bible teach about after we're saved?

Gospel presentations are often muddled with clichés and cryptic calls to action that make it seem like salvation is based on the good deeds or pure motives of the convert. But is that what the Bible teaches? Let's see how the Bible's authors shared the gospel.

How can we believe that the Bible is a legitimate source? Let's talk about it!

Was Jesus really God? Was he another lesser divinity, or no more than a prophet? Let's explore what the Bible says in this guest episode with FOTB's producer, Josiah Coile.

Many of us were told when we were young, "good little boys go to heaven..." Is this true? Let's look at this question through the lens of scripture.

Trouble and pain are inevitable, so let's see what the Bible says about how we should approach it!

So few people in the student generation actually know what "justification by faith" actually means.

Should I be afraid of the rapture? When is it? What do we know from the Bible, and what is just speculation? This episode seeks to explore the biblical answers to these questions. Our Summer Camp's Website: https://www.gracefarmonline.com/ Our Ministry's Website: https://www.freddiecoile.org/

What is our biblical basis for believing in the rapture? Is it ever going to happen?

Jesus Christ's resurrection changed everything for believers.

A word of encouragement.

Once someone has put their faith in Christ, do they need to keep doing good deeds to maintain their salvation? Did they believe just for a chance to earn their own way?

Where can we find hope when the worst happens?

Jesus didn't call us to just make friends; he called us to be fishers of men.

Acceptance into Heaven is impossible if it comes by our goodness, but Jesus assures our acceptance if we do this one thing...

Don't quit the things god gave you to do. God will bring you through all the difficulties because there is meaning in the hardships.

Water baptism is an important tradition as well as a commandment for believers. But does the Bible teach that it is a requirement for salvation?

Our sins were paid with Jesus' blood, not our moral excellence.

When someone trusts Christ to save them, God wraps that Believer with a special seal.

Jesus died so we could be saved through His blood, not through our religious living.

How did something not used in the Bible become such a big part of church?

God loves his children enough to chasten them.

God is the creator and master of the universe. Why would he even think about man?

Grace is what separates the Bible's truth from all other religions.

The truth still sets us free when we listen to it!

What does the Bible actually say about the wise men? We are people of the Book, so we should accurately represent the truth of Jesus.

When a child of God is hurting, the Father of mercies will be at work.

Recoicing should be a way of life for Believers because we are headed to glory by the grace of God!

An evangelist can only be happy in the heart when the gospel is shared plainly and with clarity.

The Bible plainly teaches the return of the LORD. If Jesus came today, would this be good news for you?

Lies are creating chaos and robbing the world of peace. We desperately need tellers of truth to bring it again.

What does the Bible say about the land of Israel? How serious is God about his promises?

The gospel is often confused by people who mean well.

Pain, hurt, and sickness lead some people to reject God. Is their logic faulty?

Why is tiny Israel the center of the world?

No Bible writer contradicted what Jesus said in John 3:16.

The notion that good deeds are required for salvation is so popular. But is it correct?

Is it okay to pray for our desires or only for God's will?

EVERYONE should hear the good news of how God loves us.

God's church was made to win the lost and train the saved. Have we fallen short of this purpose?

Jesus took on our sins so that we could have his righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21).

God's love is not defined by the trouble of our present situation.

God made me, saved me, and will never be away from me!

Those who have trusted in Christ for eternal life have a hope that saves them through temporary struggles in this life.

Those who spiritually reach others don't just look; they move!

How to not waste your life.

Life is crummy when we let fear drive us.

The future journey that believers in Jesus will make is epic!

The fresh truth of saving grace brings clarity.

When we have no might, the battle is the Lord's.

A Sinner is justified by faith while a man who fasts and tithes is not!

Jesus is our only hope of Heaven. Nothing can be added to the penalty He paid for us.

FOTB: Episode 163

Paul was wrong on the gospel but became a champion of grace.

Thank God we have community in the family of God.

Paul was deeply upset by gospel troublemakers in Galatia.

Are God's children not supposed to suffer?

When times are hard, God's promises are solid.

The early church went north under persecution and lit a fire for the gospel in Antioch.

Find out about the dietary commands in the Bible.

Peter blistered the Jews who called for Jesus to die. Many were saved when they heard this proof.

The true gospel is about grace and faith in Jesus, not human religion.

Good works cannot save anyone into eternal life.

Jesus built his ministry around young people who became fishers of men.

The World is headed for judgment. Did God teach us the truth or will ignorance be an excuse?

This broken world needs Jesus Christ.

What does the Bible say about revival?

Where do we look for help when we are surrounded?

Learn happens to a person when they truly believe in Christ.

Salvation by faith is plain to see when we know the story of the vail.

David teaches us to walk in the truth of God's care.

What is the meaning of the Sheep and the Goats Judgment? Are the Sheep saved by works?

God trains and corrects His children.

Stewardship is every believers opportunity for faithfulness that leads to reward.

The Bible plainly teaches that the world will end in a flood, of fire.

Mary was highly favored and God had big plans for her.

Why did animals need to be sacrificed in the Old Testament? Why did Jesus die? Couldn't sin be paid in other ways?

Eternal Life is free, but believers in Jesus are tested by God.

Confusion abounds when people think that James wrote that works is required for salvation. What did James really mean?

The Lord has blessed us in so many ways. Who can count the blessing of possessing peace with God?

Here is a shocker to many people; obeying the law is not the way to God.

What is "Easy believism?" Is the gospel supposed to be hard to understand?

What is the most important teaching from the Bible?

God's grace and love are powerful forces to save and change people

What did the animal sacrifices of the Old Testament accomplish?

What is the meaning of Acts 2:38? Is water baptism required for eternal salvation?

Yes, we all have a bit of badness in us.

God has always been and he waits patiently for people to respond to His love. Is He still waiting on you?

The virgin birth is a fulfilled prophecy that identifies Jesus as Messiah and future King.

Religion often offers a heavenly sounding message that is a deadly counterfeit.

God's grace is a shocking gift to sinners who don't deserve it.

The Bible plainly teaches the origin of the universe.

Are dinosaurs a threat to faith in God and the Bible?

The story of the prodigal son reminds us to not overlook the truth that riotus living is insufficient to judge a person's salvation.

The Judgments of God are laid out for us in the Bible. Is there a judgment for saved people?

The truth is in the Bible, not in labels people wear. False gospels are everywhere. Judge the message by the scriptures.

God gave Moses a model to show how redemption works. Do you know the two parts?

The pattern was set for how the gospel was to be told when Peter visited Cornelius.

The Bible shows scientific truths that would be impossible to know without God's revelation. True Science and the Bible agree.

"Are You Born Again?" Being born again is impossible by natural means, but there is no other way to see God's Kingdom. Have you had this experience?

John the Baptist was a free agent prophet of God who was humble and relentless in answering God's call.

Saved people need teaching and training so they can grow and bear fruit.

The truth of God's free grace is a shocking truth.

People argue, but the Bible is clear, simple and redundant. Salvation once received is permanent.

Multiple, powerful reasons move us to share the gospel clearly and simply to young ones.

God made humans different. People seem to have forgotten.

Are there signs for the rapture of the church?

All have sinned. What must happen to sins in order for a person to be saved?

The gospel message is like clean spring water. Take care to keep it clean.

Worry and anxiety are hazardous. God offers peace through the proper mental discipline.

Did Jesus have His life taken from Him, or did He give it away?

The cross where Jesus died should not be taken lightly.

Total Depravity is a confusing phrase. Is it taught in the Bible?

The world is not in a good place. What do people need the most?

Is man basically good? The Lord knows.

How far will Putin go? Will Russia one day rule the world? What does the Bible say?

Is sin to blame when bad things happen? Does being sick mean faith is absent?

Could Russia’s war with Ukraine be the battle described by the prophet Ezekiel?

There is one thing that causes a person to be condemned by God. The consequences of this sin are eternal.

Testimonies, books, and spoken messages should be clearly presented, with honesty, and the truth of saving grace.

Does the Bible say that God hates sinners?

You can do something that Angels don’t even do. God sends people for the special job of witnessing.

Shallow living can be frustration when we see others failing to live victoriously. Beware of fixing this problem by changing the gospel of grace.

John’s gospel is so simple and clear, but sermons from his epistle are often confusing and complicated. Are we missing something?

Is it easy to believe in Christ for eternal salvation? It might be, but adding to the gospel is wrong.

Our souls were not made to be containers for the bitterness of unforgiveness.

We know that Jesus is coming back, but we have waited for 2000 years. Why is it taking so long?

When a person receives the free gift of God by Grace, the Lord gives two for the price of one.

Man is certainly depraved, but can he not even believe? Or can he?

What Does It Mean To Have a Dead Faith?

Does God make us close to Him? Or do we have a choice? Fellowship is a powerful choice.

There is a future judgement besides the Great White Throne Judgement. Does this mean that saved people have a judgement?

We can have more than theories, speculation, and guesswork when it comes to our eternal destination. The Bible says we can know we have eternal life.

Faith without works is dead, but does this mean that work is a requirement for eternal life? What was James trying to fix?

Where is God when we are hurting? He's there, keeping His promises.

Is there a way we can be good enough for Heaven? What would it take?

The rapture event is certain to happen. Every church in the world should be teaching this good news!

Are there people who are beyond saving? Has anyone gone too far that God won’t save them? Can God’s grace save me no matter what I’ve done?

God uses humans to reach other humans with the gospel. Not even angels can do this job.

Babylon was the first dominant kingdom to fall. But the sins of that humanistic kingdom are still present, until judgement falls.

God is a serious and upright judge. He doesn’t forgive sinners except the correct penalty is paid.

Sacrifices in the Old Testament are examples of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ

The only hope of Heaven anyone has is not found in self reform.

A popular notion is that Jesus is not the only way of salvation. What does the Bible say?

John makes it clear that we can be sure of eternal life with God.

There is a difference between being saved and being in fellowship.

The Bible says God has removed the sin of saved people. Where Did He put it?

The assembly of Christ”s body on earth is strongest when its parts work together.

The world is headed towards judgement for rejecting God’s truth. Thank God for Grace.

Jesus did not die on the awful cross so that man could cover his sin by religious deeds.

We should study the gospel conversations in the Bible so we can understand the gospel clearly.

When a person is saved by faith in Christ, the Bible says salvation is forever.

Did God pick certain people that He would save or would it please him for everyone to be saved?

Do you feel small and insignificant? Be faithful in your field of life and you can do great things.

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

People are able to understand truth about God.

Blood makes all the difference for salvation and forgiveness.

There are consequences when God’s natural order is overthrown.

There is no substitute for the Bible for growing strong in the faith.

The commands of discipleship are different than the good news of the gospel.

Do you doubt your salvation because of your sins? There is good news for you.

Being justified means God has declared a person righteous. Why would God do that?

God has a special purpose marked out for his children. Tough times lead towards great outcomes for those who walk with God.

God has a perfect and holy heaven. How can man who has sin enter?

Jesus is in a category all by himself.

There is a difference between faith, superstition, and religion.

The Bible makes scientific statements that could not have been known in the time the Bible was written except by the Creator.

Do you accept the Bible as God’s Word? Who wrote the Bible? There are plenty of answers.

Religion often tricks people into believing that law can save. It doesn’t. Law condemns. Only faith can save us from the condemnation we deserve.

Is all sin the same to God? If some sins are worse than others, what sin is the worst?

Eternal life is not a reward for living sinlessly. Thank God! Look at what Jesus did with our sin.

People need the Lord, but until a person accepts the truth about personal sin, why would the cross even matter? We need a rescue, not an assist.

If believers go to Heaven when they die, how can they be a part of the Rapture?

This old cliche is not found in the Bible and has confused the message of the gospel. We should clear it from our vocabulary. Salvation is by faith in Jesus - not by asking Jesus into the heart.

Does pain and hurt mean that God doesn’t love me? Here are five Bible truths to know when times get tough.

The Holy Spirit is promised to certain people in the Bible. Who has the Spirit? What does it take to be sealed by the Spirit?

Some things are complicated, being saved is not. Jesus gave Nicodemus one thing to do in order to have eternal life. We should follow that model.

There are so many voices in the world talking about God. How do we know which is true?

Good works play no part in a person’s salvation. Why should Believers do them?

Are signs in the sky and the worldwide pandemic telling us that the Rapture is about to happen? Should we be looking to the sky for Him? The answers may surprise you.

What is redemption? The Bible makes it clear.

When life is hard and wrong seems to surround us, what is God doing? Why doesn’t He just stop all these bad things from happening?

What did Jesus mean when He said that Moses lifted up a serpent in the wilderness? The only cure for the snakebite of sin is faith in Jesus Christ.

Giving thanks is a spiritual command that is God’s will for believers.

Believing the record God gave of His Son changes everything.

Good works and religious deeds can’t get us to Heaven. God’s Grace is our only hope.

If you have been saved by grace, you have also been adopted. Adoption is an awesome blessing that should be claimed!

Should we worry about end of the world scenarios? No, the Bible tells us what we need to know. Trust in the Lord.

Jesus died for our sin, but is it really gone? Must a saved person live righteously to stay saved?

Jesus promised the disciples that the Holy Spirit would come to help them. Is that promise for us today? How can a person be sealed by the Spirit?

We have no strength for saving ourselves. Our only hope of rescue is Jesus.

Are we supposed to judge whether a person is saved or not by inspecting their fruit? Or have we missed something important?

Since God's Grace makes us secure forever, we can serve the Lord with freedom from fear.

If Jesus has saved you, God is your Father. Are you living like it?

Can we judge people who are caught in sin as unsaved?

The Bible plainly says what it takes to possess eternal life.

Is God’s forgiveness available and is it final?

Jesus made a special promise to the disciples. He is still keeping that promise today!

Most people surveyed think that man is basically good. The Bible says the majority is mistaken. The truth will set us free.

Does the presence of evil in the world mean that God isn’t real?

The Bible says truth will be scorned in the last days. Are we seeing this happen?

In part 2 Freddie talks about sanctification.

Confusion goes away when we understand what the Bible says about justification.

Man has sought a utopia of his own making, but he will never have it. The Bible says God’s Kingdom is a certainty.

This question brings endless debate, but what does the Bible actually say? Would God cast out a child?

The origin of the universe may be in question to the world. To find the truth about our origin we need to focus on the Bible.

Many people struggle with this question, but we can find the answers to our questions when we focus on the Bible.

Behind darkness stands an agitator. The Bible describes one, but also equips us to face him. Let's see what the Bible says about it.

God is the Father to every saved person. What else does the Bible teach about being His child? What does God's fathership mean to how we live? We can only know these things when we focus on the Bible.

So many people try to find God's favor through religious deeds, but the way to God is only by grace.

Does the bible say when the Rapture will occur? Are there signs for this great event? Find out more from the most detailed passage in the Bible regarding this great event. Take comfort in what we learn when we focus on the Bible!

Are you hoping you've done enough for Heaven? You can be certain you have eternal life, but you need one thing. Find out what the Bible says about it.

Where have our loved ones gone? Are they in Heaven now, or waiting somewhere? Is Sheole the same thing as Hades? Where is Hell? The answers to our questions can be found in the Bible.

Uncertainty ties us up in knots, but assurance sets us free.