Leaving the Jehovah Witnesses:If I leave the Jehovah Witneses, my wife will likely leave me, and I will be shunned by everyone I have known my entire life. Please advise.
"This Generation Will Not Pass Away":Could you help me with this verse about "this generation will not pass away before all these things take place?" [Mark 13:30].
Self-Improvement Techniques:As a Christian, is it acceptable to practice self-improvement techniques, like the "power of positive thinking" and such? [Jeremiah 2:13, Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31-32].
Christ as "The Word":In learning of the Quakers, it seems that The Word is more than the biblical text, but is the Spirit, as well. Are you familiar with this? [Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 1:9].
God's Intervention in Suffering:If we are judged by our works, why doesn't God intervene more often to prevent some of the suffering? [2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 11:30].
Forgiveness & Separation in Family Relationships:If we have forgiven some, but they continue to persecute you, do you have to continue to be around them? [Mark 11:25, Luke 17:3-4, Acts 7:60, Matthew 18:22].
Greek for "Everlasting" & "Punishment":Caller challenges Steve's explanation of the Greek meanings of the words, "everlasting" and "punishment?" [Matthew 25:46].
Taking From the Gentiles:Is Jesus talking to Gentiles in the 3rd book of John when he is talking about not taking anything from the Gentiles? [3 John 1:7, Ephesians 2:15].
Antichrist's Awareness:Does the Antichrist actually know who he is, or is he so deluded, that he may be unaware of it? [1 John 2:18-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, Revelation 13:1-18, Matthew 16:23].
Hell is Eternal:Caller warns callers that there are many verses that make it clear that hell is irrefutably eternal. Rec: Steve's Book; "Three Views of Hell" or topical lectures on the "Three Views of Hell." [Genesis 2:17, Ezekiel 18:20, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 20:14].
Deliverance Ministries:Do you think it is dangerous to get caught up in some deliverance ministries, as I was told that my yawning was demons coming out?
Women Pastors (Ministers, Elders):What do you think of women as pastors? [Acts 14, Acts 20:18, 1 Peter 5:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:25-29, Judges 4:8-9].
God's Care for His People:In scripture are we to more faith in God, or in His promises. Is it God's character or His promises that assures us of His care and provision for us? [Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:9-10, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 37:35].
Keeping Your Word (Promises) & Broken Trust:How does God view our keeping our promises and letting others know when they failed to do so? [Ecclesiastes 5:5, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 5:34].
Angels having Sex & Pastor's Defensiveness:Could you help me with the defensiveness of my pastor when I questioned his presentation about fallen angels having sex with humans? [Genesis 6:4].
Corinthian's Sin-Post Conversion:Are these believers still committing sins of their past after they were baptized? [2 Corinthians 12:20-21, 2 Corinthians13:1-2].
Jesus or Satan in Charge on Earth:Could you talk about the contradiction of Satan being the ruler of this world and yet, scripture indicates that Jesus has been given all authority on earth? [John 14:30, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 15].
Repentance from Hell:Could you deal with the scripture in Hebrews and the uncrossable chasm described in hell in the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man, that appear to contradict the possibility of someone possibly repenting in Hell? [Hebrews 9:27, Luke 16:19f, Revelation 20:14].
Study Various Views:Caller shares how valuable it is to use reference books that present opposing theological positions and checking the context of proof texts.
The Thief in "Paradise":In light of the various translations of the word, "paradise", is the thief in "paradise" in the past, present or future? [Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2, Revelation 22:1-5, Acts 2:27, Psalm 16:10].