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May 01, 2013


   The Bethel Movement & Revival: What do you think about the Bethel revival/ renewal movement? Do you recommend Randy Clark and Bill Johnson's books?
Gift of Tongues or Cessationism: Do you need to have a sign to prove that you are filled with the Holy Spirit, like speaking in tongues? What about the "Strange Fire" conference by John MacArthur and his position against these gifts? [Luke 10:18].
Doctrinal Guide in Acts: Should we take the Book of Acts and make it our doctrinal guide?

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   Angry God: If God is not an angry God, why do we need an advocate? [2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 3:23-25, Isaiah 53:6, Matthew 18:12, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21].

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   After Death Experiences: Is it true that we don't remember anything on earth after we died, and where is "absent from the body, present with the Lord?" [Psalm 146:4, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:21].

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   Steve's Comic Book: Where can I find your comic books? (There are two available on-line at the website).
Parables; "Mustard Seed" & "Leaven in Dough" Symbolism: Could you talk about the parables of the mustard seed, and the leaven in the dough? [Matthew 13:31-35, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 13:3-23, Daniel 4:21, Daniel 4:12, Ezekiel 31:6, Ezekiel 17:3, Ezekiel 17:23].

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   Justice: Caller shares a Steve Gregg quote on justice: "God cannot ignore justice without becoming an unjust God."
Jesus Not Always SO Sweet: Comment; The church is mistaken about how sweet Jesus always is and the following verses show this. [Matthew 7:23, Revelation 2:22-23, Revelation 2:5, Revelation 3:16, John 14:9].

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May 02, 2013


   Early Church Structure: You stated that the "Plymouth Brethren" denomination was a good example of early church structure-what about the important purposes of the priests as in my Catholic Church? [Matthew 21:33, John 21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Romans 15:15, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 13:15, Jeremiah 31:34, 1 John 2:27].

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   "Jesus" or "God" Blessings: Does it make any difference if one says, "Jesus bless you" vs "God bless you." [Acts 7:59, Revelation 22:20].

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   Moses' Age: Can we assume that people were routinely living to the age of 70 in the day of Moses? [Psalm 90:10].
Obession with Age: Could the obession with age go back to the idea that people at one time lived much longer (pre-Moses, prediluvian)?

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   Five Horsemen in the Apocalypse: Were there 4 or 5 horsemen in the Apocalypse? [Revelation 6:8, Revelation 19:11].

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   Bible Insights: Caller shares her appreciation for Steve and "The Narrow Path" and how much she has learned.
Anger Control: How can I get victory over my anger, as I continue to fail and it hurts my testimony? Recommended; "Refuse to be Offended" under topical lectures. [Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark 3:5, 1 Samuel 11:6, Ephesians 4:31, Jonah 4:4, Psalm 103:8, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23].

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   Bible Insights: Caller shares her appreciation for Steve and "The Narrow Path" and how much she has learned.
Anger Control: How can I get victory over my anger, as I continue to fail and it hurts my testimony? Recommended; "Refuse to be Offended" under topical lectures. [Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark 3:5, 1 Samuel 11:6, Ephesians 4:31, Jonah 4:4, Psalm 103:8, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23].

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   Jesus' Anger as Oppossed to Jesus': If Peter had turned the tables over in the temple, would he have been justified in doing so?
The Sanctity of the Church (building): What about the sanctity of the church building-like those meeting in schools or nightclubs?
The Qur'an (or Koran): Should I be reading the Qur'an if I am not very grounded in the Bible?

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   Abraham's Covenant: Was Abraham's covenant conditional? [Genesis 22:18, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 26:3-5, Hebrews 11:8].

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May 03, 2013


   Abrahamic Covenant Ritual: What was being communicated in the ritual of the Abrahamic covenant, when they passed through the two cut animal parts? [Hebrews 6:13-20, Genesis 15:9-13, Isaiah 62:1].
God Swears by or to Himself: Is God swearing to Himself in Hebrews when the ritual is described? [Hebrews 6:13-20].
Difference between the Old & New Covenants: What is the difference between the Old & New Covenants, because both are conditional and require obedience and faith? Was there no salvation in the old covenant? If there was, how would the Hebrews get salvation? Recommends lecture on Hebrews 11. [Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 11:6].

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   Buddhist Caller; Something Greater: Isn't it natural to want to trust in something greater than ourselves, especially when we are aging and facing decay and death, which is what we often call God? [1 John 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 7:2].

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   God Gets Permission to Act in Prayer: Someone said "when we pray, we give God permission to act", but it didn't sit right with me. What do you think? [Psalm 115:16, Genesis 1].

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   Number of Years Given to Man (lifespan): Is there a contradiction between scriptures saying we have 70 vs 120 years? [Psalm 90:70, Genesis 6:3, Genesis 10].

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   Age of Man: Comment; Moses was just making an observation about how long people were living. [Psalm 90:10].
120 Years Promised to Man: I think the 120 years were promised to mankind. [Genesis 6:3].

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   Bible Text Completed: The church I am attending seems to think that the scripture "when that which is perfect has come" refers to the New Testament, and that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. What do you think? [1 Corinthians 13:10-11, 1 Corinthians 1:7].

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May 06, 2013


   Pentateuch: What is the Pentateuch? Could the word be applied to books of the New Testament?

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   Apathy about the Kingdom: Is the apathy we see about the advancement of the kingdom relative to the ineffectiveness of the churches? [Matthew 24:14, Acts 17:7, Matthew 6:33].
Distraction with Dispensationalism: Do you think that premillennial Dispensationalism is a distraction to keep people from fully engaging our tasks?

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   King James Bible: How was the King James Bible constructed? Why were the books limited to 66? What is wrong with the Catholic books (Apocrypha) that they are not included?

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   Premillennial View: Thank you for commenting that having a premillennial view of the return of Christ doesn't necessarily mean one is not aware of our calling.
Made in the Image of God: What is the proper view of being "made in the image of God" and the charge to become more like God, both in contrast to the danger of thinking ourselves like God (or gods), as in the New Age philosophy? [2 Peter 1:3-11, Genesis 3:5].

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   Ecclesia: Did you teach that "ecclesia" is translated "church", "disciple" or "kingdom of God"?

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   America's Decline: Caller shares an article about the moral and physical decline of America and suggests possible use in evangelizing. (google; type in "America Number One in stress fear anger & obesity"). [Ephesians 2:12, Psalm 144:15].

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   Keys to the Kingdom: Could you comment on the "keys to the kingdom"? [Matthew 16:17-19, Matthew 18:18].
Greek Words for "Rock": Are there two words in the Greek for "rock"- one for a larger rock, and one for smaller ones? [I Peter 2].

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May 07, 2013


   Christian Authors: Are you familiar with the author, Rodney Stark?

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   Secure Salvation: What is your position on eternal security, and a salvation that cannot be lost no matter what? [I Timothy 6:16, John 15, I John 5:11, John 15:6].

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   Apostasy vs Sin Separation Us from God: Could you explain the verse "no one can pluck us out of His hand", but also scripture that says that sin separates us from Him and we are no longer His children?" [John 10:29, I John 1:9, Isaiah 53:6].

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   Other Ministers; Steven Quayle: Are you familiar with Steven Quayle? He is all about "end times" and promotes "prepper" notions.

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   Adulterous Woman & the Writing in the Dust: [Do you see a parallel between the story of the adulterous woman and what was written in the dust and the referenc in Jeremiah 17? [John 8:7, Jeremiah 17:13].

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   Paradise, Hades, Hell, Sheol: Could you comment on the use of the word "paradise" as some commentators said, "sheol" another said "hell" ... and if "sheol" is where all people go?

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   What are We to Buy?: What are we being told to buy in Revelation 3? [Revelation 3:17, I Peter 1:7].

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   Newly Devoted Christians Dating Each Other: How do I know if we will or should get married? I just want to do the will of God. [I Corinthians 7:1-2].

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May 08, 2013


   Catholic vs Protestant Interpretation of Scripture and the Hierarchy of the ; Catholic disagrees with the Protestant views and leans toward Catholic interpretations of scripture, particularly to the hierarchy of the church. [Matthew 21:33, John 20:21, Matthew 18, I Timothy 3:15, Matthew 20:25-29, Titus 1:5, James 5:14, John 20:23, Acts 15].

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   The Unclean Widow: What made the widow unclean in Luke 4 paralleled to I Kings 17? [Luke 4:26-38, I Kings 17:7-16, Acts 10:9-16].
Binding Satan (the Strong Man): Can you help me sort our the binding of Satan, the taking of the strong man's house, and Satan being loosed? [Luke 11:21, Mark 3:28, Matthew 12:29, Revelation 20:7, I Peter 5:8].

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   Woman Taken in Adultery: Isn't it likely that Jesus wrote the Ten Commandments in the dust on the temple floor when he took the woman in adultery?

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   Elijah & John the Baptist: Is there a contradiction in Matthew 11 and John1 when it talks about whether John the Baptist is Elijah? [John 1:21, Luke 1:17, Matthew 21:22, I Corinthians 2:14, Malachi 5:5-6].

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   Communion (Lord's Supper): What can I do to please God more when I am taking communion? [I Corinthians 11:24, Luke 22:19].

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   Helping a Socialist: What are your thoughts on someone who I have been financially helping, who I just learned is very socialistic? I now don't want to help anymore. How I should handle it? Recommended: Topical lecture, "Toward a Radical Christian Counter-culture."[1 Timothy 5:3, Matthew 25:22, Matthew 20:12, 2 Corinthians 8:15, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Exodus 16:18].

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   "Heaping Coals on Their Head": Could you comment on the biblical phrase "to heap coals on their head?" [Romans 12:19-21, Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:44].

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May 09, 2013


   Josephus-Historian: Was Josephus a good historian? Did he write any scripture?

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   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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   Socialism: Disagreeing caller comments on the value of Socialism.[Mark 10:25, Matthew 19:24, I Timothy 6:8].

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   Sin or Sinlessness: Could you comment on sin vs sinlessness in scripture, and these two verses that seem somewhat contradictory? [1 John 3:7-9, 1 John 1:8, Galatians 5:17, I John 2:1].
Loving Your Enemies: Is my pastor taking it too far if he implies that we should love a murdering terrorist, and perhaps because we didn't befriend him, we may have motivated him?

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   Sin or Sinlessness: Could you comment on sin vs sinlessness in scripture, and these two verses that seem somewhat contradictory? [1 John 3:7-9, 1 John 1:8, Galatians 5:17, I John 2:1].
Loving Your Enemies: Is my pastor taking it too far if he implies that we should love a murdering terrorist, and perhaps because we didn't befriend him, we may have motivated him?

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   When Babies Die: Do babies go to heaven, and what would their lives be like in heaven? Do they remain babies there, or grow up there?
Missing Books of the Bible Are there missing books of the Bible? [I Corinthians 5:9, Colossians 4:16].

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   The Gift of Tongues: Could you talk about the "gift of tongues" and if it is for all believers? Recommended: Topical lecture; "Charisma & Character."

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   Marrying a Non-Christian: What do you think about marrying a woman who believes in Jesus, but has not committed to Jesus and become a Christian? [2 Corinthians 6:14].

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May 10, 2013


   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].

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   Prophets: What is a prophet? [1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 14:29, Ephesians 4:11, Ephesians 4:29-31].

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   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].

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   Buddhist View-Self: Buddhist considers the Buddhist and Christian views of "self?" [Job 5:7, John 16:27-28].

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   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].

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   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.

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   The "Days" in Daniel: Can you help me make sense of the "days" in Daniel 12? [Daniel 12:9-13].

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May 13, 2013


   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].

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   70 Weeks of Daniel: Could "the prince" in Daniel 9 be referring to Jesus? [Daniel 9: 25-27].
Education-Not Indoctrination: Caller shares the importance of learning to think about scripture and challenge some of what we are taught.

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   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?

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   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].

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   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].

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   Saul Given a Another Heart: If Saul was given a new heart by God, what made him go astray? [I Samuel 15:17-26]
Holy Spirit in Saul: Is there a parallel between the Holy Spirit coming upon and Saul the gift of the Spirit for us today?
God withdraws the Holy Spirit from Saul: Why is God still answering Saul when the Holy Spirit had left him? [1 Samuel 16:14].

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May 14, 2013


   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].

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   "Fig Tree Nation": Could you explain "fig tree nation"? [Matthew 23:32, Mark 13:28, Luke 21:29-30, Jeremiah 24].

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   Church Discipline & Disagreements: Caller comments on the need for church discipline, but encourages good behavior to avoid damage and hurt.

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   Heaven without Jesus: Can Romans 2 be used support the idea that people don't need Jesus to go to heaven? [Romans 2:14-15, Jeremiah 31:33, Romans 8:4].

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   Unlicensed Church Weddings Could you provide some insight to something many of us are very uncomfortable with-our pastor is performing church weddings without state licenses?

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   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].

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May 15, 2013


   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].

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   Recommended Article: At Missionfrontiers.org (of May 2013) there is an article on the way we do church that is very valuable.

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   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].

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   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].

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   The Trinity: (Don't post, hard to follow) Does Genesis clearly depict the three persons of the Trinity? [Genesis 1, Genesis 3:8ff].

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   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].
Snake-handling: What about the scripture about "snake-handling"? [Mark 16:17-18].

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   David's Anger: Can you help me figure out the anger of David in 2 Samuel? Why was David lauded over story of the death of Abner? [2 Samuel 4:10].

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   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].

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May 16, 2013


   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.

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   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].

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   Jesus Was Oriental: Could you explain what you said about Jesus being "oriental?"

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   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].

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   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].

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   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].

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May 20, 2013


   Appointed Elders: Catholic caller disagrees with Steve about the hierarchy of elders and the appointments to offices. [Titus 1:5, John 20:21].
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].

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   Appointed Elders: Catholic caller disagrees with Steve about the hierarchy of elders and the appointments to offices. [Titus 1:5, John 20:21].
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].

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   Penalty "Fine" & the Pregnant Woman: Why would there be a "fine" penalty relative to hurting the pregnant woman in Exodus? [Exodus 21:22].

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   "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?

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   "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?

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   "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].
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Why is blasphemy (speaking) against the Holy Spirit an unforgivable sin? [Matthew 12:31].

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   "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].
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Why is blasphemy (speaking) against the Holy Spirit an unforgivable sin? [Matthew 12:31].

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   Unjust Steward: Could you comment on the parable of the "Unjust Steward" and the reference to "everlasting habitations"? [Luke 16:1-13].

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   Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Caller comments on previous call about the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.

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   Tithing Penalty Tax: Does God take away the "tithing" penalty tax?

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May 21, 2013


   MacArthur-Charismatic, Cessationism, Women in Ministry: John MacArthur's conference "Strange Fire" (against the charismatic gifts), women in ministry, and the dramatically charismatic Bethel movement all seem quite at odds, what do you make of this? [Deuteronmy 18:22, I John 4:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18].

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   Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Comment on the meaning of the "Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit." [Matthew 12:22-37].

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   Traditional View of Hell: If people remain alive in hell, then is not God the one keeping them alive and thereby perpetuating the existence of sin? [Romans 5:12-15, I Timothy 6:16]

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   Seeking Sensational Signs: Though I came to the Lord because of a church where there were signs and wonders, I agree that one needs to be careful to not focus on it, and it doesn't mature you.

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   Adam & Eve's Mutual Sin: What do you think was Adam's motivation to sin with Eve, since he was not deceived? [Genesis 3:13, I Timothy 2:14].

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   False Teachers vs The Mistaken: What do you think about listening to a false teacher, but just picking out what is good from his teaching and disregarding the rest? [2 Peters 2:1-3, I Timothy 6:3-19, Galatians 1:8-9].

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   Pastor's Salary: How do you figure out the pastor's salary? [Matthew 10:8, Galatians 6:6, I Timothy 5:17].

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   Children Go to Heaven: Caller disagrees with Steve about whether children go to heaven. [2 Samuel 12:23].

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May 22, 2013


   America's Moral Decline & Obama: Caller comments on the contradictions between Martin Luther King and President Obama.

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   Obama Can Repent: Don't we need to forgive Obama and hope that he will repent and come to the Father?
Ananias & Sapphira & Tithing: Was the story of Ananias & Sapphira added to the Bible to pressure people into tithing? [Acts 5:1-11].

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   Obama Can Repent: Don't we need to forgive Obama and hope that he will repent and come to the Father?
Ananias & Sapphira & Tithing: Was the story of Ananias & Sapphira added to the Bible to pressure people into tithing? [Acts 5:1-11].

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   Origin of Satan: How could the angels have sinned if they were in heaven? Is there sin in heaven? [Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:12-17, Luke 10:18, John 12:31, John 8:44, I John 3:8].
Satan in Heaven: Didn't Satan have access to heaven because he was walking to and fro in Job? Then, was he not cast out of heaven? [Job 1:7, Job 2:2, Revelation 12:7-10].

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   Communion (or Eucharist) Memorial: What is the real presence of Jesus in the ritual communion memorial? [Matthew 18:20, John 6:54-56].
Cannibalism: Do you think the verse in John 6 helps clarify a position on cannibalism? [John 6:54-56, Acts 10:9-16].

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   Black Man's Objection to Obama: Caller shares his outrage about the black community supporting Obama and his position on abortion.

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   Revelation's War in Heaven: Could you offer some cliff notes on Revelation's war in heaven and the casting out of Satan? Recommended; verse-by-verse lectures & topical "Spiritual Warfare". [Revelation 12:7-12, John 12].

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May 23, 2013


   Atheist Promotes Science: Atheist; How can we determine what is supernatural? Could it not just be the natural that we don't yet understand? What does "supernatural mean?"

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   God-the Source: May I read this guote from C.S. Lewis, regarding the existence of God?

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   Science & God: Caller shares quotes from Josh McDowell regarding science and God. Recommended book "Reasons Skeptics Should Consider Christianity".

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   Supernatural & Science: Caller comments on the supernatural and science and shares another C.S. Lewis quote.

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   Buddhist View of the Universe: Buddhist: Comments that the Buddhist doesn't have to be concerned with figuring it all out as some things just are -without labels.

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   Wood, Hay, Stubble & the Rewards: Could you explain the verses about wood, hay and stubble and the rewards? [1 Corinthians 3:15, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Peter 2:5].

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May 24, 2013


   Financial Debt: Should I allow someone take advantange of me regarding a bill she claims I owe, as a witness to Christ? [Proverbs 18:1,I Corinthians 6, Colossians 3:17, Romans 12:18].
Destination of Satan: Comment about the origins of Satan; If Satan was created as he is, then it seems unfair for him to be cast into eternal fire. [Revelation 20:10, Revelation 20:19].

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   Financial Debt: Should I allow someone take advantange of me regarding a bill she claims I owe, as a witness to Christ? [Proverbs 18:1,I Corinthians 6, Colossians 3:17, Romans 12:18].
Destination of Satan: Comment about the origins of Satan; If Satan was created as he is, then it seems unfair for him to be cast into eternal fire. [Revelation 20:10, Revelation 20:19].

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   Tithing & Melchizedek: Could you discuss tithing relative to the passage about Melchizedek? [Hebrews 7:8, Matthew 23:23].

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   Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Can one lose your salvation...or if you do, then were you ever really saved? [Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 3:6, Matthew 7:21-23, John 15:6].
Losing One's Salvation: What causes one to lose their faith? [1 Peter 1:5, Ephesians 2:8, John 17:3, Job 13:15, Romans 5:2, James 3:2, 1 John 2:1].

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   Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Can one lose your salvation...or if you do, then were you ever really saved? [Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 3:6, Matthew 7:21-23, John 15:6].
Losing One's Salvation: What causes one to lose their faith? [1 Peter 1:5, Ephesians 2:8, John 17:3, Job 13:15, Romans 5:2, James 3:2, 1 John 2:1].

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   The Judaizers: What were the Judaizers doing? Do you see it going on today?

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   Progressing as a Believer: When we need to move on from the basics, is a good plan to advance; 1.proclaim the gospel, 2. redeem our world, and 3. pray to bring down strongholds?

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May 27, 2013


   3 Views of Hell: Regarding the "3 views of hell", doesn't John 3:16 refute other views because of eternal punishment? [John 3:16, Matthew 25:46].

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   Supporting Israel: What kind of support should we be giving Israel?

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   "Morning Star" as Satan in Isaiah: Is it possible that the reference to the "man" and the "morning star" in Isaiah could be a reference to an angel? Recommended; topical lecture, "Topical Isaiah." [Isaiah 14:12, Luke 10:18, Isaiah 14:15, Job 38:7, Revelation 22:16, Numbers 24:15-17, Revelation 12:7-10, Matthew 11:23].

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   Old Covenant vs New Covenant: Do the Old Testament laws no longer apply to us?
Christ in the Roman Culture: Why would Christ come during the Roman era which was such a barbaric culture? [Galatians 4:4].

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   Old Covenant vs New Covenant: Do the Old Testament laws no longer apply to us?
Christ in the Roman Culture: Why would Christ come during the Roman era which was such a barbaric culture? [Galatians 4:4].

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   "Rest" in Death & the Grave: Why don't people bring up these verses in Isaiah about death being a "rest" in bed? [Isaiah 57:1-2, Philippians 1:21, Revelation 12:11].

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   Babylon Spiritual: Isn't scripture in Isaiah all about spiritual things? [Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
Blindman & "Trees Walking": Could you explain the symbolism of the "trees" in Isaiah and in the phrase "like trees walking" in the story of the healed blindman? [Mark 8:24, Isaiah 55:12, Isaiah 61:3, Matthew 7:19].

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   Babylon Spiritual: Isn't scripture in Isaiah all about spiritual things? [Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
Blindman & "Trees Walking": Could you explain the symbolism of the "trees" in Isaiah and in the phrase "like trees walking" in the story of the healed blindman? [Mark 8:24, Isaiah 55:12, Isaiah 61:3, Matthew 7:19].

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   Profanity: Is it wrong to use profanity, if we do not use the Lord's name? [Ephesians 4:29-32, Ephesians 5:3-4].

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   Word of Faith (Name it & Claim it): Having been involved in the Hobart Freeman movement, I want to comment on the weakness and dangers of the Word of Faith movement. [2 Timothy 4:20, 1 Timothy 5:20, Philippians 2:27-30].

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May 28, 2013


   This appears to be a duplicate program that aired already on May 21st.

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May 29, 2013


   200 Million Horsemen in Revelation: What is the Futurist's view of the literal meaning of "200 million horsemen" in Revelation? Recommended YouTube video: "How Many Horseman?" [Revelation 16:12, Revelation 9:16-18].

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   If There is No God: Comment about a previous unbeliever's call-if he is correct, then he is missing knowing a loving God.
Proof of God: There is so much evidence, it is overwhelming.

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   If There is No God: Comment about a previous unbeliever's call-if he is correct, then he is missing knowing a loving God.
Proof of God: There is so much evidence, it is overwhelming.

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   Virgin Given in Marriage: Is 1 Corinthians 7 referring to a father or a betrothed regarding the giving a women in marriage? [1 Corinthians 7:36-38].
Headcoverings: Where do you stand on "headcoverings" for woman? Recommended article; "Should a Woman be Veiled: [1 Corinthians 11:10].

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   Virgin Given in Marriage: Is 1 Corinthians 7 referring to a father or a betrothed regarding the giving a women in marriage? [1 Corinthians 7:36-38].
Headcoverings: Where do you stand on "headcoverings" for woman? Recommended article; "Should a Woman be Veiled: [1 Corinthians 11:10].

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   Contradictory Details on Judas' Death: How do you explaing the possible contradiction of Judas' death? [Matthew 27:3-10, Acts 1:18].

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   Ten Commandments Application: Do you think that the whole Old Testament is not really for us as believers? [2 Timothy 3:16].
Sabbath Worship is Sunday: Isn't it appropriate to consider that for us today the Sabbath Day refers simply to Sunday, or whatever day you gather to worship with others?

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   Keep the Seventh Day Holy: How do I know that the 7th day during the creation week is the same as the Saturday as we have today?
Sabbath Keeping in End Times: If we don't know the right day for the Sabbath Day, then how could God judge us in the end times for not keeping it properly?
Objectivity in Bible Study: How do you sort out some of the traditional doctrines we have been taught in our denomination and figure out which are correct?

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   Keep the Seventh Day Holy: How do I know that the 7th day during the creation week is the same as the Saturday as we have today?
Sabbath Keeping in End Times: If we don't know the right day for the Sabbath Day, then how could God judge us in the end times for not keeping it properly?
Objectivity in Bible Study: How do you sort out some of the traditional doctrines we have been taught in our denomination and figure out which are correct?

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   "Voiding" & "Establishing" the "Law": Would you comment on "voiding" and "establishing" the "Law' in Romans 3? [Romans 3:31, Romans 4:1, Genesis 15:6, Romans 3:21].

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May 30, 2013


   Atheist Caller: Science vs Supernatural: Atheist caller discusses why science and Christianity is at odds, and the need to continue to pursue questions of creation, etc.

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   Evidence for the Resurrection: What is the best evidence for the resurrection of Christ? [Matthew 10:8].
Looking for Jesus' Body: Was anyone actively looking for Jesus' dead body to disprove the resurrection?
The "Jesus Seminar": What was the goal of the "Jesus Seminar"?

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   Symbolism in Revelation: Caller suggest how easy it is to understand the symbolism (tanks and horsemen) of the book of Revelation.Very humorous call-See: YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4VYk_CdQv4.

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   Accessing Steve's Radio Shows: Caller shares that Theos.org has them.
Mental Illness: Caller challenges the view that there may be no "mental illness.".
School Shooting & Medications: Hasn't it been determined that most of the school shooters were on medication?

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   Accessing Steve's Radio Shows: Caller shares that Theos.org has them.
Mental Illness: Caller challenges the view that there may be no "mental illness.".
School Shooting & Medications: Hasn't it been determined that most of the school shooters were on medication?

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   Accessing Steve's Radio Shows: Caller shares that Theos.org has them.
Mental Illness: Caller challenges the view that there may be no "mental illness.".
School Shooting & Medications: Hasn't it been determined that most of the school shooters were on medication?

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   Nimrod: Could you shed some light on the story of Nimrod-his character and his motivations? [Genesis 10:8-12].

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   God Allowing Suffering: Could you expand on why God allows suffering and allow some bad people to live long lives, while others die so young-especially for skeptic?

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May 31, 2013


   Calling Someone "Fool": Could you talk about the apparent contradiction of using the word "fool" when addressing another? [Matthew 5:22, Matthew 23:19, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 5:42, Luke 6:30].

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   Great Commission School of Steve Gregg's: Just wondering if you will have the Great Commission School this year?
Dispensationalism vs Amillennialism: As a committed Dispensationalist, could you help me present the best points for defending the amillennial view, when I am trying to present both views?

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   Great Commission School of Steve Gregg's: Just wondering if you will have the Great Commission School this year?
Dispensationalism vs Amillennialism: As a committed Dispensationalist, could you help me present the best points for defending the amillennial view, when I am trying to present both views?

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   Caller comments on the "Heart": Caller agrees that the concern of Jesus is always the heart.
"Federal Headship": Could you comment on "Federal Headship" and what that really means? [I Colossians 1:13].
The "Two Swords:" Could you comment on the directive to the disciples about the "two swords' in Luke? [Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:52, James 5:6, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Isaiah 53:12, Mark 15:28].

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   Caller comments on the "Heart": Caller agrees that the concern of Jesus is always the heart.
"Federal Headship": Could you comment on "Federal Headship" and what that really means? [I Colossians 1:13].
The "Two Swords:" Could you comment on the directive to the disciples about the "two swords' in Luke? [Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:52, James 5:6, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Isaiah 53:12, Mark 15:28].

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   Caller comments on the "Heart": Caller agrees that the concern of Jesus is always the heart.
"Federal Headship": Could you comment on "Federal Headship" and what that really means? [I Colossians 1:13].
The "Two Swords:" Could you comment on the directive to the disciples about the "two swords' in Luke? [Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:52, James 5:6, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Isaiah 53:12, Mark 15:28].

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   America & George Washington's Warnings: Shares some thoughts about early America, George Washington and his warnings about what happens when we disregard His ways. [John 8:31-32, Matthew 7:23, Proverbs 14:34].

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   Social Security Benefits: What comes to mind regarding taking social security benefits?

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