Catholic: "Petra" vs "Petros":Catholic caller shares the meanings of the Greek word for "rock" or "stone" (Petra vs Petros). [Matthew 16:15-18, James 3:1, Titus 1:5].
"Eternal Father" & The Trinity:Why do people have problems with the title of "Eternal Father" for Jesus relative to the Trinity? [Isaiah 9:6, John 10:30].
Praying to "Jesus" Rather than "God":Regarding praying to "Jesus" rather than "God", don't you think that His sitting at "the right hand of the Father" as indication of authority rather than literal?
"Count the Cost" & "Total Surrender":Why would someone want to "count the cost" when they are in "total surrender?" Why does one's personal testimony often neglect the trials of surrender and spiritual warfare? [Luke 14:28-31].
Atheist Ex-Mormon-Evolution:Atheist Ex-Mormon offers to answer Steve's questions about evolution in response to his challenge that there is no real evidence for evolution.
Samson:Was Samson saved? In light of his last prayer, it seems not, and yet he is considered a hero of the faith? [Judges 16:28, Hebrews 11:32, Matthew 7:23].
The New Israel (Jew & Gentile):Could you share some scriptures that indicate that we, the Body of Christ, are the "New Israel"? Recommended; topical lecture: "what are We to Make of Israel?" [Romans 11, Jeremiah 11:16, Romans 2:28-29, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:7-9, Galatians 3:28-29, John 8:39, I Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 2, Matthew 21:43].
Mary's Care After Jesus' Death:Why did Jesus commit his mother Mary's care to John, rather than one of her other children, after his death? [Acts 1, John 7:5].
Divorce:If someone did not devulge her Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) before our marriage, how can having divorced her be justified in scripture? Do I need to remain single? [Psalm 15:4].
Early Church Authority & Hierarchy:Do you understand that, in contrast to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, we really should not have any hierarchy or authority, except in scripture and the Holy Spirit? [I Timothy 3:1, Titus 1:5, Acts 20, Acts 1:20, I Timothy 2:12, Matthew 20:25, 2 Timothy 2:2].
Church Hierarchy & Authority:Doesn't the protestant church have a kind of authority, though unlike the Catholic church, a hierachy in measure? Have we not thrown the baby out with the bath water?[Ephesians 4:13].
Various "Causes" & Exaggeration:Caller shares his concerns about Christians greatly exaggerating and how we get so sidetracked. How do we find balance, get involved, and not get distracted? [I John 2:22].
Gifts of the Spirit-Tongues:Though I am going to an Assembly of God church, I am not sure that the gift of "tongues" is legitimate today, because I have not seen it in a convincing way? [Matthew 7:15-20].
Date of the Writing of Revelation:What date of writing do you support, and what are some of the most important points to consider? Recommends book by Steve; "Revelation-Four Views." [Revelation 11:1-2].
Elder Under Church Discipline:Can you help me sort out the situation our church is in regarding an elder that has been put under church discipline for divisiveness? [Titus 3:10, Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 13:10].
Unlicensed Church WeddingsCould you provide some insight to something many of us are very uncomfortable with-our pastor is performing church weddings without state licenses?
God "Grants" Access:Could you explain the term "grant" in “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to Me unless it has been 'granted' him from the Father.”? [John 6:65, Matthew 13:11, John 3:27, John 6:44-45, John 8:31-32, I Peter 5:5-6].
Homosexual Christians-Suppressing the Truth:Is there a high possibilty that there are true Christians who who suppress the truth and are homosexuals and lesbians? [Romans 18:28, Romans 1:18-37, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Jeremiah 13:23].
Charitable Organizations (501c3):Do you think the tax exemption (501c3) has effectively silenced the church from speaking of some of the atrocities, such as the Gosnell case?
Charitable Organizations (501c3):Comment regarding what is allowed under 501c3 (charitable organizations) and how the government will shut a church down that talks about the antichrist and Jewish gangsters. [1 John 2:22, Revelation 2:6].
The Rapture:Could you expound on "The Rapture"-whether there really will be one, and comment on all the various views of it? [1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, I Corinthians 5:15:49-53, John 6:39-40, John 6:54, John 6:44, John 6:54].
Melchizedek's Origins:Can you explain from where Melchizedek came, in light of scripture's reference to him having no geneology, mother or father? [Hebrews 7:3, Genesis 14:18, John 8:56, Genesis 18:1].
The Lord's Supper:Could you explain the warning "if anyone drinks unworthily" during the Lord's Supper ... as I often disappear during that part? [I Corinthians 11:27-29, I Corinthians 11:21-22].
The Kingdom Has Come:When Jesus said, "the kingdom is here," how did the apostles and other listerners understand it? [Exodus 19:5-6, Colossians 1:13, Luke 17:21, Luke 11:20, Matthew 12:28, Acts 17:7].
Ex-Buddhist Responds to Previous Buddhist Caller:Former Buddhist responds to and corrects previous Buddhist caller and clarifies how mistaken he is about the similarities between Buddhism & Chrisitanity. Recommnds book by Ellis Potter.
Heaven-Immediately or Later:When someone dies, do they go immediately go to heaven, or do they lie in the grave for years? [Luke 23:43, Luke 16:19-31, Philippians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 6:9].
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