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Focus On The Bible

by Josiah Coile, Focus Ministries

Welcome to Focus on the Bible! Here you’ll find answers to common questions about the Bible, descriptions of what the Christian life should look like, and the best news on earth: that you can have assurance of everlasting life!To find out more about our ministry or please visit our website:https://www.femionline.com

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  1. 336 | The Sinner's Prayer is Not In the Bible

    Two testaments. 66 books. 40+ authors. Not a single time someone is told to pray a prayer to be saved into eternal life. There's nothing wrong with praying, but it's not praying that saves us.

  2. 335 | Did Old Testament Saints Have the Holy Spirit?

    In this episode, we dive into the work of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments to identify what changes, and what stays the same.

  3. 334 | Has the Church Replaced Israel?

    No emotions. No politics. Let's look at Israel and the Church from a biblical perspective.

  4. 333 | Who Saves You: Father? Son? Holy Ghost?

    Numerous problems come from people not knowing what roles the Godhead takes in salvation. Clarity issues. Lack of assurance. Losing hope. The list goes on. Let's not let these issues persist because of ignorance!

  5. 332 | Giving Your Life To Christ Won't Save You

    In this episode Josiah defends why we should never think of salvation in terms of what we give God. ...Because eternal life isn't about our gift; it's about His.

  6. 331 | Which Bible Version Should I Use?

    This episode provides an educational summary of how we got the Bible translations, and a practical guide for picking the best one available to you!

  7. 330 | The Bible is FULL of Conditions...?!

    Most people only know of 10 commandments...But the Bible is actually full of them. - Maintain good works (Titus 3:8) - Love one another (John 15:12) - Paint your doorposts with the blood of a one-year-old male lamb (Exodus 12:3-7) But which ones apply to you, and what conditions do you need to…

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  8. 329 | Please Stop Telling Kids to Ask Jesus Into Their Heart

    Millions of children have been told to ask Jesus into their heart to be saved. In this episode, we explore two serious problems to this phrase: (1) it's not clear, and (2) it's not biblical.

  9. 328 | Yes, Even Ministry Can Be a Distraction

    Ministry can distract us from what God is trying to do in our lives. How can we keep him at the center of it all?

  10. 327 | Honor the Calling of God

    This episode examines the Biblical principle of honoring the calling of God -- not just in our own lives, but in the lives of others too.

  11. 326 | How to Dig Deeper With Your Bible Study

    In this episode, Josiah shares four basic areas of consideration that will help you understand the Bible more deeply.

  12. 325 | Stop Doing Things Because You Have To (Roots Before Branches)

    Josiah shares aspects of his testimony to provide insight on spiritual growth and ministry that *every* Christian should know.

  13. 324 | Do I Still Need to Confess My Sins?

    If Jesus paid for all of my sins, and I'm secure in him, why should I confess my sin or apologize to God when I mess up? This episode tackles this question straight out of 1 John 1.

  14. 323 | The Golden Key To Unlocking the New Testament

    Eternal security. Fellowship. Judgment. Joy. Confession. All these issues and more can be clearly understood when we rightly divide this one issue: position v. practice.

  15. 322 | Who is Impossible to Renew? (Hebrews 6)

    What does it mean when the Bible says it's "impossible to renew" some people to repentance? Let's talk about it!

  16. 321 | Two Facts That Confirm Eternal Security

    These two facts are why I am confident of eternal security through Christ alone.

  17. 320 | The Gospel Isn't a Sales Pitch

    Here are three often overlooked truths about sharing the gospel.

  18. 319 | The Rich Young Ruler Raises Questions

    Why doesn't Jesus just drop John 3:16 on the rich young ruler? Does Jesus claim to not be God in this story? Is communism the answer?! Let's talk about what's going on throughout this interaction.

  19. 318 | Is It Easy Believism, or the Gospel?

    A lot of Christians can't tell the difference between these two things. Can you?

  20. 317 | The Bible Doesn't Tell Christians to Tithe

    Under the Old Testament, tithing was a commandment to provide for the Levites and poor people, but no such instruction is found for the New Testament Church. Here's what we are commanded to do instead...

  21. 316 | Not All Doctrines Are Equal

    Which hills would you die on for your faith? Whether Adam had a bellybutton? If babies should be baptized? Whether Jesus was God or not? Let's talk about what issues are foundational to the faith, and where there is room for disagreement.

  22. 315 | Let's Play: Is It Biblical?

    In today's episode, Josiah reviews phrases and concepts that many people have accepted at face value...but are they Biblical?

  23. 314 | Do All Believers Keep Believing?

    This episode is a brief evaluation of the reformed doctrine often called "perseverance of the saints," which states that true believers will always keep believing until the end of their lives. How does this square up with what the Bible says?

  24. 313 | Debunking Bad Pre-Trib Arguments

    We should have good reasons for believing what we do, so in this episode, Josiah challenges bad pre-trib rapture arguments. Don't miss episode 310, on bad post-trib arguments as well!

  25. 312 | Why Drinking Isn't Sinful (But You Should Abstain Anyway)

    Alcohol is a touchy subject. Some people say it's all wrong. Some people say it's all fine. What can we learn about it from the Bible as we seek God's wisdom?

  26. 311 | You Aren't Saved By Your *Choice*

    A big misconception about the gospel is that we are saved by our decision to put our faith in Christ. It is not the decision that saves us, but the sacrifice of Jesus.

  27. 310 | Debunking Every *Bad* Post-Trib Argument

    There are plenty of convincing arguments for different end-times views. Here are a few that aren't exactly check-mate moves.

  28. 309 | My Ministry is Worthless if I'm Wrong About the Resurrection

    If there is no resurrection, then Christ didn't rise, our ministry spreads lies, and our faith is in vain (1 Cor 15).

  29. 308 | When A Church Leader Fails

    What should we do when a church leader is exposed? Why does this happen? Let's talk about some hard (but important) truths.

  30. 307 | What Kind of Faith Saves?

    How do you know if you have *true* faith, not just fake faith? Let's talk about it.

  31. 306 | Does This Greek Tense Refute Eternal Security?

    Never fall for this mischaracterization of the present active participle...

  32. 305 | You Learned The Parable of The Sower Wrong (Here's Why)

    To most people, the parable of the sower is all about who is "really" saved. But Josiah argues that the point isn't just about salvation, but spiritual flourishing as redeemed servants of God.

  33. 304 | It Might Be Time To Give Up

    Sometimes we're so busy pushing our agenda that we forget to submit to God's direction.

  34. 303 | Should I Get Re-baptized?

    There's only one example of people being "re-baptized" explicitly recorded in scripture. What were the circumstances, and could they apply to someone now?

  35. 302 | The "No True Believer" Fallacy

    Let's talk about how people are backloading the gospel by adding qualifiers to the word "believe."

  36. 301 | Does the Parable of the Pounds Refute Once Saved Always Saved?

    In Luke 19, the unfaithful servant's pound was taken away. Is this a metaphor for eternal life being revoked?

  37. 300 | 3 Tips For Serving God When You're Young...Or Old

    Let's talk about three tips for serving God where you are with what you have. Got questions about the Bible? Email [email protected]. Learn more or join our support family at femionline.com.

  38. 299 | Your Testimony is MORE Than Words

    If someone is unclear in their presentation of the gospel, are they going to Hell? Let's talk about what a testimony actually is.

  39. 298 | What if the Dead Were ALREADY Raised???

    Some believe that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred, or that it is only a spiritual resurrection that occurs for each person when we trust Christ. So is a literal, physical, resurrection yet to take place, or not?! The Bible's answer is very clear.

  40. 297 | Right Message. WRONG APPROACH.

    Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love. Some people need to read the last two words of the previous sentence...

  41. 296 | Missions Need More Than Missionaries

    Missions need both goers and senders in order to reach the lost with the gospel. If you're not supporting a gospel-clear missionary, you should find one and start! The target of his ministry is to clearly communicate the gospel of grace to unbelievers and solid Bible teaching to believers in…

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  42. 295 | What if Heretics Make Good Worship Music?

    Some very popular worship music has led a lot of people into heretical teaching. What should our position be? The target of his ministry is to clearly communicate the gospel of grace to unbelievers and solid Bible teaching to believers in order to nurture them to grow and walk in fellowship with...

  43. 294 | Christmas is Cancelled (The Pagans Claimed It)

    Is it wrong to celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th? The target of his ministry is to clearly communicate the gospel of grace to unbelievers and solid Bible teaching to believers in order to nurture them to grow and walk in fellowship with Jesus Christ. Josiah and his family are…

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  44. 293 | The Surprisingly Biblical Theme of the Polar Express

    Sure, some of the kids might look creepy. But you should look past that to watch the Polar Express this Christmas season for an often overlooked lesson on faith. SUPPORT FEMI: femionline.com/donateINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/focus_pod/OUR YOUTH CAMP: gracefarmonline.com

  45. 292 | Debunking the Empty Promises of the Prosperity Gospel

    The target of his ministry is to clearly communicate the gospel of grace to unbelievers and solid Bible teaching to believers in order to nurture them to grow and walk in fellowship with Jesus Christ. Josiah and his family are supported by people who believe in the gospel and want to see it...

  46. 291 | God is Preeminent (Not Us)

    The Church is being haunted by the idea that God just wants people to be happy. Let's talk about how this notion undermines truth, replacing God's Word with emotional decision-making. To make a tax-deductible donation, visit femionline.com/donate. Thank you for your support!

  47. 290 | Why Shouldn't I SIN if Jesus Paid it All?

    Eternal security. Practical Christian living. Sin. God's eternal character. Join us as we discuss these and more in this week's episode!

  48. 289 | Two BIG Rapture Myths

    There's no shortage of myths about the end times. Lets dispel two of them in this episode as we focus on the Bible! Support the clear Bible teaching: femionline.com/donate

  49. 288 | Enemies of the Gospel

    Some enemies of the gospel are obvious. Others are not. Send us your questions by emailing: [email protected] Help support Focus Ministries: femionline.com/donate

  50. 287 | Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

    Every year Christians debate what our approach to Halloween should be. There are reasonable (and unreasonable) arguments to be made for enjoying Halloween and avoiding it. So where's the line? Colossians 2:13-16 KJVAnd you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Focus on the Bible! Here you’ll find answers to common questions about the Bible, descriptions of what the Christian life should look like, and the best news on earth: that you can have assurance of everlasting life!To find out more about our ministry or please visit our website:https://www.femionline.com

HOSTED BY

Josiah Coile, Focus Ministries

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