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| 2024-03-11 |
Fear & Faith-Practically Trusting God:
Practically, how do we show faith amid fear and anxiety? [Luke 8:25, Matthew 6:33]. |
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| 2024-02-14 |
Voting for Trump:
Wouldn't it be wrong for a Christian to vote for Trump? [Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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| 2024-01-30 |
Falling Short of Full Obedience:
Could you comment on Luke 17:10 and its application to being fully obedient? [Luke 17:10]. Dispensationalism: Doesn't Dispensationalism teach that when the Jews rejected Jesus when He attempted to set up the Kingdom, He went to plan B and then had to die? Debating Dispensationalism: Why don't Dispensationalists, like John MacArthur or David Hocking, debate alternate views with people like you? |
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| 2024-01-29 |
Falling Short of Obedience:
Does falling short of obedience negate my salvation? [Psalm 103:14, James 3:2]. |
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| 2024-01-09 |
Preaching Fear & Worry:
Many preach fear and worry about things we cannot fix. This has derailed me from my faith. What can you advise? [Psalm 1:3]. |
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| 2023-11-08 |
The Pietist View:
Could you talk about "The Pietist View" and what where they may have gone beyond scripture? |
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| 2023-11-01 |
Eschatology's Importance:
There seem to be a lot of differences among Christians about eschatology, but why is it important? [Proverbs 25:2]. Contention & Divisions about Eschatology: Isn't eschatology an unnecessary argument and a despicable wedge between believers? |
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| 2023-10-04 |
Boring Christianity:
Why do you suppose people seem to get bored with Jesus and the faith, adding more to it? [Revelation 2:10, 1 Peter 2:11]. |
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| 2023-09-25 |
Teaching Sound Doctrine vs. Legalism:
How does the church teach sound doctrine and avoid legalism? [Titus 1, 1 Timothy 1, Matthew 28:20, James 2:8]. |
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| 2023-08-02 |
Christian Counter-culture:
Are you familiar with the book, "The Benedict Option?" Rec: Christian book, as well as, "Live Not by Lies" by Rod Dreher. |
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| 2023-07-05 |
Struggle & Living in Obedience:
Is the struggle one experiences living the Christian life typical until the resurrection, and naturally brings the question, "Why did you make me like this?" [Romans 7-9, Romans 9:20-21, Romans 9:4, Galatians 5:16]. |
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| 2023-06-28 |
Relaxation & Entertainment:
How do you relax and use your free time - in a way to glorify God? |
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| 2023-06-22 |
Qualities of a Good Church:
Could you further explain the qualities of a good church? How do you assess doctrine over love, and vice versa? [Matthew 28:20, 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Titus 1:1ff]. |
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| 2023-06-09 |
Old Testament Forgiveness:
How were people forgiven for their sins in the Old Testament (relative to the shedding of blood and sacrifices)? [Luke 11:50-51, Matthew 16:24, John 8:31, Matthew 28:20]. Born Again: How do you go about being born again? How Perfect Do I Have to Be?: I want to make sure I know where I am going. How perfect do I have to be? [1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:5-7]. |
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| 2023-06-09 |
Good & Bad Christians:
What is the difference between a good Christian and a bad Christian? [Luke 12:47-49, Ezekiel 36:26, Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10]. |
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| 2023-05-31 |
Discouraged-Not Living Up to the Standard:
What kind of encouragement can you give, as I feel that I cannot live up to the standard presented in your books, "Empire of the Risen Son," especially in light of being married to an unbeliever? [Isaiah 50:10, 2 Corinthians 8:12] |
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| 2023-04-20 |
Changes in One's Life After Salvation:
If someone has not progressed or changed in their Christian life, then are they not really a Christian? |
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| 2023-04-07 |
Ten Commandments:
Do the Ten Commandments teach us how to live the Christian life? Walking Out on a Pastor: I once wallked out on a pastor who didn't think that Jesus was God. Was I wrong? Ten Commandments: So the Ten Commandments doen't really teach us how to live the Christian life, but point us to Christ, right? |
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| 2023-04-07 |
Ten Commandments:
Do the Ten Commandments teach us how to live the Christian life? Walking Out on a Pastor: I once wallked out on a pastor who didn't think that Jesus was God. Was I wrong? Ten Commandments: So the Ten Commandments doen't really teach us how to live the Christian life, but point us to Christ, right? |
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| 2023-02-23 |
Islam, Koran & Allah:
Is God, the Father, the same as the Muslim's Allah? [Acts 17:23-31, John 10:30]. Life as a Test: It doesn't sit well with me to think this life is a test? Is it? [2 Timothy 2:12]. |
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| 2023-02-22 |
"Forsake All You Have":
What does it look like to "forsake all you have to be my disciple?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33, Acts 4:32, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2023-01-11 |
Christian Living & Assurance of Salvation:
If believer does not live the Christian life like praying and meditating on The Word, could they be one referred to in Matthew 7 that may not really be saved? [Matthew 7:21-23]. |
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| 2023-01-11 |
The Decaying Culture & the Example in the Church:
Is not the solution to the decay of the world the blameless lives of believers and their example and outreach? What do we do? |
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| 2023-01-11 |
Necessary Steps for Salvation:
What do I need to do to be saved? Should I be praying and reading the Bible? Recommended: going through the Bible using the website. |
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| 2023-01-09 |
"Spiritual Formation" Movement:
What do you think of the "Spiritual Formation" movement? It may be a little too self-focused and disregard the Holy Spirit too much. [2 Corinthians 3:18]. |
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| 2022-12-29 |
Why Keep the Old Testament?:
If the Old Testament is obsolete, then why do we even have it in our Bibles? Is there any denomination that uses only the New Testament? [Exodus 19-20]. New Testament vs Old Testament: Isn't it only the New Testament that is necessary for the Christian today? |
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| 2022-12-29 |
Faith-Living the Christian Life:
Where do you live your faith-between being a theologian and living with a child-like faith? [2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:13]. |
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| 2022-11-14 |
Holiness:
What are your thoughts on "holiness" or "holy" living? [2 Corinthians 7:1, I Peter 1:15-16, I Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2022-11-08 |
Righteousness & "Means of Grace":
How do we engage in "righteous" acts and apply the "means of grace'? [I John 3:7, John 1:14-16, Luke 4:22, Ephesians 4:29, I Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 12:9]. |
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| 2022-10-06 |
Living in Obedience:
Why do we keep talking in ways that seem like we are trying to get out of obediently serving the living God? [Deuteronomy 30:19, Luke 6:46, I Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2022-06-24 |
Roe vs Wade:
What is a Christian's responsibility in living in states that don't uphold restricting abortion,now that Roe vs Wade has been overturned at the federal level? Politics & the Left: Is staying in states that are primarily leftist a little like living in Sodom and Gomorrah? [2Peter 2:7]. |
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| 2022-06-24 |
Angels:
Are angels created "by God" or born "of God"? [2 Peter 2, Jude 1:4]. Sinless Living: Is "whoever is born of God does not sin" actually to be understood as it seems? [I John 3:9]. |
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| 2022-06-23 |
"Antinomian" or "Legalist"?:
Could you clarify your position on "antinomianism" and "legalism"? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Peter 1:4, Titus 3:5, Titus 2:14]. |
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| 2022-06-15 |
Atheist-Following Jesus & Hearing His Disciples:
Atheist-Why are not the teaching of Jesus alone enough for us to follow Him, instead of all the writings of the disciples? [I Corinthians 7]. Atheist-Sermon on the Mount: Atheist-Would not the Sermon on the Mount alone be enough to follow Christ? Atheist -God's Word: Atheist-Are you saying that the words of God are not sufficient? |
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| 2022-06-15 |
Atheist-Following Jesus & Hearing His Disciples:
Atheist-Why are not the teaching of Jesus alone enough for us to follow Him, instead of all the writings of the disciples? [I Corinthians 7]. Atheist-Sermon on the Mount: Atheist-Would not the Sermon on the Mount alone be enough to follow Christ? Atheist -God's Word: Atheist-Are you saying that the words of God are not sufficient? |
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| 2022-06-13 |
Sin at the Creation:
Were people sinful at creation? Do we sin because of Adam's sin? My Sinfulness & My Obligation: How much am I responsible for my sin, and how muchis grace? What are my obligations? [John 3:19, Titus 2:14, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Deuteronomy 6:4-7]. Our Own Sinfulness vs Paying for the Sins of Ancestors: Why do we have to pay for our ancestor's sin? [Matthew 16:24-26]. |
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| 2022-05-20 |
"Occupy 'Till I Come":
What does it mean to "Occupy 'till I come." [Luke 19:13, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:33]. |
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| 2022-05-10 |
Psalms Direct Obedience:
Are these verses about wanting to live a holy and hiding the word in one's heart, prescriptive, or only descriptive? [Psalm 119:9-11]. Memorizing Scripture: Should we not be memorizing scripture to help us ovecome disobedience and sin? [John 8:31, Psalm 119:9-11]. |
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| 2022-04-08 |
No Afterlife:
How do you respond to someone who doesn't believe in the afterlife and therefore have no incentive to live a better life now? |
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| 2022-04-07 |
Jesus' Sacrifical Death for His People:
Was it easier for Jesus to lay down His life for us because He knew what would await His people? |
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| 2022-03-31 |
"Brother" & "Sister" as a Salutation:
Are we to only address fellow believers with the greeting; "Brother" or "Sister"? |
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| 2022-03-31 |
Modern Leadership Failures:
Where would you put modern Christian leadership relative to bad motives and legalism discussed in Philippians? [Philippians 1:18, Philippians 3:2]. |
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| 2022-03-28 |
The Immature Church Delays Christ's Return:
Are we somewhat responsible for the delayed return of Christ because of our sin and immaturity in the church? [2 Peter 3:12]. |
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| 2022-03-23 |
Empowered by the Holy Spirit:
Are there two separate events in the Christian experience, where one accepts Christ and then later we empowered by the Holy Spirit? [Ephesians 5:18, Acts 19, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13]. Spiritual Warfare: How do you know when you are in the middle of spiritual warfare? [I Peter 5:8, 2 Peter 2:11, Ephesians 6:10-18]. |
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| 2022-03-17 |
Scripture Taken Out of Context:
Do you think you took scripture out of context when referring to Romans 7 and it application to living the Christian life? [Revelation 3:20, Romans 7, Romans 8:1-4, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:23, Romans 7:23-25, Romans 7:14, Romans 7:17, Romans 7:20]. |
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| 2022-03-07 |
Living by Will Rather Than Emotions:
Are we to live out our Christian lives by our will, rather than our emotions? DoulousPartners.org: Caller recommends a charitable organization. |
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| 2022-02-25 |
Spying on Fellow Christians:
What do you think about Christians spying on other Christians-as if for God (Eyes of God)? Would they still go to heaven? |
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| 2022-02-14 |
The Holy Spirit in Our Lives:
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives? Recommended lecture; "Charisma & Character". [Colossians 3:14, Philippians 1:21, Romans 8:14]. Leading of the Holy Spirit: How does one determine when it is your own thoughts versus the Holy Spirit leading you? [Acts 16]. |
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| 2021-11-16 |
Tithing:
Do I need to tithe, and where is it in scripture? [Matthew 23:23, Luke 14:33, Galatians 6:6]. |
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| 2021-11-08 |
Inappropriate Language:
Is there anything prohibited or inappropriate in using the word "angel" in my company title and a tag line, that says, "we clean the hell out of it"? |