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June 01, 2021


   Caller Shares His Grief: Caller shares his grief over the loss of friends in a recent shooting.

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   Pure Hebrew Language: Is the restoration of the use of the pure Hebrew language prophesied in Zephaniah? [Zephaniah 3:9, Luke 6:45].

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   Contradiction in Scripture-David's Sins: Is it a contradiction in scripture when it indicates that David kept God's commandments, except for Uriah, and yet he also sinned when he took a census? [I Kings 15:5, I Chronicles 21, Matthew 12:4].
David's Sin in Taking the Census: Why was it a sin for David to take the census? [I Chronicles 21].

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   Satan Released with Technology: Could you clear up a story I heard you tell about a preacher who indicated that Satan had been released with the development of technology and could it relate to this Daniel? [Daniel 12:4]

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   Ancients Not Being Able to Count Higher than 1000. Caller indicates the ridiculous statement that in ancient days people could not count higher than 1000.

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   "Son of God" in the Old Testament: Caller questions Steve's statement that "Son of God" doesn't appear in the Old Testament. [Psalm 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:12, Proverbs 30:4, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5, Isaiah 9:6].
The Remnant of Israel: Could you comment on the passage in Romans 11 about the salvation of the Jews and the remnant of Israel? [Romans 11:11-25, Romans 9-11, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27].

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   The Word, Eternally Existing: Could you clarify your position on the trinity, specifically, Jesus, as "The Word", eternally existing.

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   Computer Language (Binary Code): Is it possible that the universal computer language of "ones" and "zeros" (Binary Code) is useful to Satan?

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   Not Attending Church: Will God honor my attempts to live a Christian life, even if I have not found a local church?

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June 03, 2021


   Satan's Release: When do you think that Satan will be released? [Matthew 12:29, Revelation 20:7, Psalm 91:1].

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   Family Tree: Is there a commentary that has the family ancestral tree from Adam to Joseph specified? [Genesis 5, 11].

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   Worldly Christians: What is a worldly Christian? [Romans 12:2, Psalm 1:3].
Taking the Vaccine a Sign of Worldliness: Is it a sign that I am worldly, if I took the vaccine?

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   The Narrow Path Website: Caller talks about the amazing website, TheNarrowPath.com.
Judgment Day: Does the Bible say that our works will all be put on display on judgment day? [Matthew 12:36, Luke 12:3, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 21:4].
Peace Without Christ: Is it biblical to say that people cannot have peace without Christ? [John 14:27, Isaiah 48:22, Isaiah 57:21].

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   Jesus Born Again: What could it mean for someone to say that Jesus was born again? [Revelation 1:5, Colossians 1:18].
Sorting Through Deception: How does one learn to sort through all the lies and nonsense being put upon us?

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   Literal Events in the Bible Stories: Am I supposed to take the stories of Samson catching 300 foxes and killing 1000 men, literally, as with the descriptions of the events of the plagues, etc.? [Judges 15:4-15, Exodus 7:22].

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   Satan Bound, but Still Casting out Demons: If Satan has already been bound, how there can still be the casting out of demons after Christ came? [Revelation 20, Revelation 12, Matthew 12:36, Isaiah 49:6, Colossians 2:15, Luke 11:22, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 28:18].

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   Finding a Good Church? What should I look for in finding a good church?

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June 04, 2021


   Catholics Saved: Are the Catholics who confess to priests and bow to idols of saints, saved? [John 20:23, James 5:16].

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   New Creation, Old Passed Away: What is the new creation in this verse, "old things passed away, all things become new"? [Ephesians 2, 2 Corinthians 5:17].

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   The Book, "Jesus Calling": What is your thoughts of author Sarah Young's book, "Jesus Calling"? [I Corinthians 14:29].

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   David Prophetically Heard Jesus Speaking the Psalms: Do you agree with a pastor that suggests that David actually saw into the future and heard Jesus speaking the Psalms prophetically? [Psalms 110:1-4, Genesis 14, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 51:16-17].

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   Objects with Demonic or Evil Attachments: What do you think about the possibility of an evil attachment to an object in my home that makes my kids uncomfortable?

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   Baptism by Mormon Priest Saves: What response would you have to a Mormon who indicates that one need to be baptized by a Mormon Melchizedek priest in order to be saved? [I Peter 3:21, Hebrews 7, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19].

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   Audio Bible Resources: As someone who can't see and listens to scripture, can you recommend an audio Bible that gives the references.

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   Prayer for Things and for Others: Is it wrong to feel uncomfortable when people ask me to pray for their wants, needs, and desires, as I typically just thank Him and ask to do well, and would this hesitancy indicate I might not be saved? [Philippians 4:6, I Peter 5:7, John 5:30].

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   Book, "Jesus Calling": Caller comments in support of Sarah Young's book, "Jesus Calling".

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   Coronavirus (COVID) Vaccine: What do you think about the Coronavirus (COVID) vaccine?

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June 07, 2021


   Salvation & One's World View: How does one sort out the problem of those who say they believe in Christ and yet follow value systems that seem to embrace ideas that are contrary to Christ's teachings? [Matthew 7:2, Galatians 1:8-9, Romans 12:2, John 15:7, John 8:36, Matthew 7:21-23, I Corinthians 6:20].
Finding Sin Acceptable in Others: If someone dismisses behaviors in another's sinful lifestyle and indicates them as acceptable (as in living as a gay), it is synonymous with preaching a different gospel?

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   Generational Curses: Would you talk about "generational curses"? [Exodus 20:5, Exodus 34:7].

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   Steve Gregg & Evangelicalism: How do you define "evangelical"? Do you consider yourself an evangelical? Why or why not? (Book mentioned; Nancy Pearcey, "Total Truth").

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   Theosis (Deification) in Eastern Orthodoxy: Is "Theosis" (Deification) a biblical concept (Eastern Christian Theology-Athanasius I of Alexandria)? [2 Peter 1:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, John 1:14, John 1:14].

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   Temptation of Christ: When James says we are tempted by our own desires, then how does that apply to Jesus' temptation? [James 1:13-14, Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15].

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June 08, 2021


   Authenticity of 2 Peter: What evidence is there that 2 Peter is an authentic writing to share with someone who thinks Paul is a false apostle?

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   Temptation of Jesus: Can you help me assess what was involved in the temptation of Christ?

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   Helpless Dependence: Could you help me to understand what you mean by "helpless dependence" in your book, "The Kingdom of God"? [I John 2:6, Psalm 127:1, Galatians 3:3].
Pre-Trib Rapture Evidence: How would you answer David Jeremiah when he indicates that because the church is not mentioned after Revelation 3, it is indicative of a pre-tribulation rapture? [Revelation 13:7, Revelation 19:6]

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   Book of Enoch: What scriptures are being referred to in Matthew 22, and should we not take the Book of Enoch as authentic? [Matthew 22:29, Isaiah 26, Daniel 12:2, Acts 2, 2 Peter 2, Jude 1:14-15].

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   Detractors of the Book of Esther: Who are the detractors of the book of Esther and its inclusion in the Bible ?

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June 09, 2021


   Judging Others: Will God test us in order to teach us to not unfairly judge? [Galatians 6:1].
Level of Responsibility for Those that are Disabled in Some Way: To what level of responsibility will God hold those that do not have mental or physical capability to make proper choices?

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   Ruling One's Home as a Home: Regarding the qualifications for elders, what is meant by "ruling one's home", and when should a pastor (or elder) step down if his home is out of control in some measure? [I Timothy 3:4].
"Right in Their Own Eyes": Regarding the concept of being, "right in one's own eyes", I always thought it was a bad thing, are you saying it is a good thing? [Judges 17:6].

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   Living the Christian Life: Is it possible to live the Christian life? [Romans 8:5].
The Problem of Evil: Can you recommend your teaching that deals with the problem of evil? Lecture recommended: "Making Sense of Suffering".
Going Through Storms in Life: What of the saying, "If you are not going through a storm, you are either going into one or coming out of one"?

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   One or Two Judgments?: Could you clarify if the judgment and the judgment at the Great White Throne are two different judgments? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:12-13. John 5:28, Matthew 25:31].

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   "Once Saved, Always Saved" or "Eternal Security": If once saved, are we always saved, or can one fall into sin and eventually apostatize? [I Timothy 4:1, James 3:2].

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   John MacArthur & the Free Masons: Caller talks about John MacArthur and his family connection to the Masons, and his giving credit to them for the spiritual blessing on his ministry today.
John MacArthur Accusing Other of Anti-Semitism: Is it not reason to question John MacArthur's trustworthiness if he has said that if ones sees the church as Israel, they are anti-Semitic?

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   Fire Symbolizing the Holy Spirit: Is the fire referred in Matthew 3, symbolic for the Holy Spirit? [Matthew 3:11].

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June 10, 2021


   Christ Suffers with His Body (the Church): Could you elaborate on the idea that Christ suffers when his body (the church) suffers? [Colossians 1:24, Acts 9:4, Acts 22:7, Philippians 3:10].

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   Eternal Security & Dispensationalism: Caller calls in support of more traditional views over Eternal Security and Dispensationalism. [Hebrews 4:2, Hebrews 4:6-11, Job 14:12, Hebrews 5:9, Proverbs 25:26, John 17:3].

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   Baptism of the Holy Ghost (Spirit): Is there a second work beyond being baptized into the faith, as in the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit", as scripture seems to indicate? [Ephesians 4:4-6, Acts 1:5, Acts 19, Acts 8, Hebrews 6:1-2, Ephesians 5:18].
Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Is "Baptism in the Holy Ghost (Spirit) the same thing as being "Filled with the Spirit"? [Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4].

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   Zechariah's View: Could you clarify what Zechariah is talking about when he says that "His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives"? [Zechariah 14:4, Ezekiel 11].

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   Rebuke in the Church: Could you give me some scriptural examples of "rebuke", as in rebuking other brothers in the church? [2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:24, Galatians 6:1, Galatians 2, 2 Kings 5].

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   Repent Once or Often?: Is repentance something you do only once, or do you repent every time you sin? [I John 1:9, I John 1:5-7].

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   Failing God Again: Could you help me understand why those of us who have faith, understand repentance, and who truly want to please God, continue to fail Him? Recommended Lecture: "Cultivating Christian Character". [Galatians 5:17-25, Romans 12:2, Psalm 1:2, Philippians 2:13].

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   Anti-Semitic Replacement Theology: What do you think about the claim that is actually anti-Semitic, to believe that the church is Israel ("Replacement" or "Fulfillment" Theology, or "Supersessionism" and not Dispensationalism)? [Matthew 8:11-12].

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June 11, 2021


   Religious Exemption for COVID Vaccine: Is there biblical support for not taking the COVID vaccine?

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   Pride: Is pride really the root of all sin? [Isaiah 14:12-14].
Bondage vs Sinful Behavior: How does one distinguish being in bondage versus just falling to sin? [John 8:31-36].

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   Commitment to Live the Christian Life: Is it by resolve that one learns to live the Christian life without the law (The Torah)?

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   Laying on of Hands: Who is qualified to perform "the laying on of hands"?
Laying on of Hands & the Great Commission: Is "laying on of hands" part of the great commission? [Acts 2:38].

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   Married to an Unbeliever: How do I live a Christian life being married to an unbeliever, and remain faithful to Christ? Recommended lecture: Topical/Individual Lectures/ "How to Love your Wife Like Christ Loved the Church." [I Corinthians 7:12-15, John 13:13].

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   Lukewarm & Vomited Out: Could you expand on the verses about being lukewarm and vomited out of His mouth? [Revelation 3:16, Proverbs 27:14].

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   Rebaptism: Would you recommend that I be rebaptized if I am not sure I was a true Christian when I was originally baptized?

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June 14, 2021


   "The Israel of God": Who is "the Israel of God?" [Galatians 6:15-16, Galatians 4:28, Romans 9:6].

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   All the Land and Promises Fulfilled to Israelites: Doesn't scripture say that the Lord gave the Israelites all the land that he had promised? [Joshua 21:43-45].
Not Until All is fulfilled: What does it mean in scripture; "heaven and earth will pass away, but not one jot or tittle will until all is fulfilled"? [Matthew 5:18, Luke 21:30].

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   The Rapture: Isn't the verse in Thessalonians about the rapture? [I Thessalonians 4].

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   Radio Expenses for The Narrow Path: Could you repeat how much it costs you to be on the radio?
The Bride of Christ: Why are we called the "Bride of Christ"? [Revelation 19:10, Ephesians 5, Matthew 19, Genesis 2:24].].

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   Light & Good Works for Evangelism: Does my light (life) and good works have a part in the salvation of others? [Titus 2:14, Titus 3:1, Titus 3:14, Ephesians 2:8-9].

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   Do NOT post this call (as per Steve Gregg): Would you talk about Balaam's story? [Numbers 24:14-15, Numbers 24:23].

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   God's Love=Mercy, Justice, Faithfulness: Could you direct me to your lecture where you talk about God's love being of mercy, justice, and faithfulness? Recommended Lecture: "Sermon on the Mount". [Matthew 23:23, Matthew 7:12, John 15:13, Mark 12:30-31].

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   Study to Show Yourself Approved: Where is the verse about needing to study to show yourself approved? [2 Timothy 2:15].

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   Do not post this call (as per Steve Gregg). Are my thoughts about what is required of the believer, is this sound?

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   Buying & Selling Restrictions: If we ended up with mandates by the government that would restrict buying and selling, would you reassess your view of end times (Amillennialism)?

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June 15, 2021


   Suicide of an Unsaved Loved One (Addict): What do you say to someone who has lost an unsaved loved one-in this case, an addict's suicide? [Luke 12:47].

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   "Tabernacle of David": Did David have the Holy Spirit and what of the "Tabernacle of David"? [Acts 15:8, Acts 15:16, Amos 9:11-12].

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   Context for Romans 8:28 (All Things Work for Good): Could you put Romans 8:28 (all things work together for good) in context for me? [Romans 8:28-30].

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   Pre-trib Rapture: Caller shares his view that he believes in the pre-trib rapture. [I Thessalonians 4-5].

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   Cain & Sargon the Great: Do you know if Cain was Sargon the Great? [Genesis 4].

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   New Earth Sinners: What is going to keep people from sinning on the new earth, and why would He not do that from the beginning?

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   Divorce, Separation & Unfaithfulness: Could you clarify what is grounds for divorce if unfaithfulness has taken place in ways other than sexual immorality, and she has moved out? [Deuteronomy 24:1-2, I Corinthians 7:12-15].

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   Dying in One's Sins: Could you talk about what it means to be "dying in one's sins"?

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June 16, 2021


   Jesus Not God: Could you help me counter the argument that Jesus is not God? Recommended Topical lecture; "Knowing God".
Jesus as the Begotten: Would not Jesus' birth be God "begetting" Him? [Philippians 2:6, Luke 1:35].

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   Lordship Salvation: Would you define "Lordship Salvation"? [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23].

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   Marrying an Unbeliever: Can you help me think through marrying an unbeliever?
Sex Before Marriage (Fornication): What about sex before marriage (fornication)?
Saving My Fiancé : How do I make sure my fiancé becomes a Christian? [Matthew 5:30].

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   Gay Pride Month: Why does God allow Gay Pride month?
LGBTW Marriages: Why are people caught up in the LGBTQ movement and so many are marrying each other?
God Helping Homosexuals: Why doesn't God help gay people better so they can please Him? [Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10, John 8:31-34].

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June 17, 2021


   Compensation from Another Christian: As a Christian seeking compensation, can I ask my Christian dentist, to cover the costs of a botched attempt to fix my tooth? [I Corinthians 6:1-10].

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   "The Jesus Christ Show" Radio Program: What do you think about the "Jesus Christ Show"? Do you think it is blasphemous?

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   The Bethel in Genesis: Is the "Bethel" mentioned in Genesis chapters 12 and 28 the same "Bethel"? [Genesis 12:8, Genesis 28:19].

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   Justification, Salvation & Sanctification: Do not justification, salvation and sanctification happen at different times, therefore disproving "eternal security"? [I Corinthians 6:11, Romans 4:19-22, Romans 5:5, Genesis 15:6, I John 3:27].

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   Kenneth Hagin and Word of Faith: I want to disagree with you about Kenneth Hagin and the "Word of Faith" movement (Health & Wealth or Prosperity Doctrine). Recommended Topical Lecture: "Word of Faith".

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   Pre-Trib Rapture & the Tribulation in Eschatology: Could you talk about the connection between these two verses in Daniel 12 and Revelation 3? [Daniel 12:1-3, Revelation 3:10, Matthew 24:21, I Thessalonians 4:16, John 5:28, John 17:15]. Recommended Topical Lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?".

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   Chronology of the Main Last Days Events: In what order will the major last days events will take place? Recommended Topical Lecture: "When Shall These Things Be?"

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June 18, 2021


   "Father Forgive Them": When Jesus said, "Father forgive them", who did He mean? [Luke 23:34, Act 3:17, Isaiah 53:12].

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   Case Against the Trinity: Caller attempts to make a case against "The Trinity." [John 14:6, John 14:22-24, Galatians 4:6, John 14:16-18, Romans 8:9].

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   Dying to Sin, Continuing to Sin, so Grace Abounds: How do I interpret this Romans verse about dying to sin, and continuing to sin, so grace abounds, and to whom is he speaking? [Romans 6:2, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 5:20-21].

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   Universal Reconciliation & View of Hell: Where do I find whether early church fathers believed about hell, particularly,"Universal Reconciliation"? (Editor's Note: Steve Gregg continues talking about this question after the break even though he doesn't indicated that he's going to.)

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   The Biblical City of Bethel (Luz) Would you clarify when the city of Bethel (Luz) was named? [Genesis].
Mary Baker Eddy & Christian Science: What are your thoughts about Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science)?

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   Steve Gregg's Bible Study Tools: What tools do you use for your Bible study? Recommended; In addition to the Bible-Interlinear Old (Hebrew) and New (Greek) Testaments, Strong's Concordance, Bible Dictionaries, Bible Commentaries by F.F. Bruce or Tyndale.
Jerusalem Council & the Law of Moses: Could you clarify what was happening at the Jerusalem Council, and if keeping the Law of Moses is still required? [Acts 15].

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   Need Both Good & Evil: Caller posits the idea that we need to have both good and evil inclinations.

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   Worship in Spirit & Truth: What was meant by "worship in spirit and truth"? [John 4:24].

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June 22, 2021


   Trials & Suffering: Should a Christian be concerned if they are NOT suffering any significant trials? [John 21:22-23, Acts 14:22].

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   Perseverance of the Saints (Eternal Security): I disagree with you in that I can't imagine ever walking away from the Lord, if one is ever really saved? [Revelation 2:10, I Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 4:10, Hebrews 6:4].
Apostates Cannot Return to God: Can you return to Jesus if you have fallen away based on Hebrews 6? [Hebrews 6:4, Luke 19:27, Matthew 19:26, James 5:19, Romans 11:22, John 15:6, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:4-15, I Peter 1:5, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:12].

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   Necessary Posture for Prayer: Is there anything in the Bible that indicates we need to close our eyes and bow our heads to pray? [I Kings 8:22, I Kings 8:54].

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   Second Coming & Rapture Differences: Could you clarify some of the differences in views that the Dispensationalism and Amillennialist would have on the Second Coming and the Rapture? [John 6:39, John 6:44, John 6:54, I Corinthians 1:7, 2 Peter, 2 Peter 3, Matthew 25].
Revelation Verses About the Second Coming: What parts of Revelation is about the Second Coming? [Revelation 11, Revelation 20:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].

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   Tongues & the Holy Spirit's Fullness: Could you clarify how much of the Holy Spirit do you get when you get saved, and how does this relate to speaking in tongues? Recommended book; "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Boyd Munger. Recommended Lecture; "Charisma & Character"/ "Tongues" [Acts 19:1-7, Ephesians 1, Ephesians 5:18].

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   Apostates Who Return To Christ: Have you ever known anyone who has fallen away (apostatized), but has come back?

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   Great Men of God who Fall: Could you share your insights in regard to how seemingly great men of God can fall to sin, such as Ravi Zacharias?

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June 23, 2021


   How Many Required for a Church?: How many people do you need to gather together to call yourself a church? [Matthew 18:20].
The Bible Project: Are you familiar with "The Bible Project" with Tim Mackie, and what do you think of it?

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   God's Glory & His Glorified Body: Could we say that God's glory is His image and is manifested in His glorified body? [I Corinthians 15:44, Hebrews 1:3, I John 3:2, Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 5:2, Colossians 1:27].

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   First Fruits & the Tithe: Are the "first fruits" the tithe? [Matthew 23:23, Luke 14:33, Malachi 3:10].

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   Pharaoh's Dynasty in Exodus: In Exodus, was it because it was a new dynasty that arose, that the Pharaoh did not know Joseph? [Exodus 1:8].
Old Testament Saints & The Body of Christ: Are the Old Testament saints part of the "Body of Christ"? [Ephesians 3:1-6, Matthew 8:11, Hebrews 11].
Ecclesia, Bride of Christ & The Church: Is the "Bride of Christ" a larger group, or synonymous for "The Church" [Acts 11].

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   Heart & Mind: How do we differentiate between the heart and the mind? [Proverbs 23:7, I Peter 3:3, Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37, 2 Corinthians 4:16].

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   Re-baptism: If I was baptized as a child in the Catholic church, but have since accepted Christ, do I need to be rebaptized? [Acts 19:1-7].

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   Tongues & Other Gifts in the Church: Why the church is not benefitting by more people exercising of their gifts in the church? [I Corinthians 14:26-29, Romans 12:6-8].

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June 24, 2021


   Keeping the Law for Gentiles: Since there seems to be a contradiction in Acts 15, would you clarify the obligation to keep the law? [Acts 15, Galatians 3:28].

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   Similarity of I Peter and Ephesians: Are I Peter and Ephesians very similar?
Angels Seeing God's Plan Revealed on Earth: What does it mean that the "angels long to see" In I Peter 1? [I Peter 1:12, I Corinthians 2:6-9, Ephesians 3:10].
God's Universal Plan: Is God's plan for the whole universe, not just the earth?

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   Biblical Mathematical Calculations: Isn't it realistic to think that some of the biblical mathematical calculations, such as in the 70 weeks in Daniel's prophecy and Cyrus' Decree?

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   Objections to Homosexual Marriage: Is there any other way to object to homosexual marriage, other than saying that the Bible restricts it? [Ephesians 5:22-32, I Corinthians 6:9-18].

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   Suicide Forgiven: A pastor friend of mine committed suicide. Will he be forgiven?

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   Thank you to Steve: Caller just thanks Steve for his ministry.

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   Homosexual Marriage: Why can't a homosexual marriage be a picture of Christ and the church, just as a heterosexual marriage does? (Same caller from a few calls back.)
Same-Sex Marriage Tolerated by God: If God tolerated polygamy in the Old Testament, is it possible that He will tolerate same-sex marriage? [Galatians 5:19-21, I Corinthians 6:9-18].

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   Tower of Babel Produced Many Languages: Could you explain how the events at the Tower of Babel produced so many languages? [Genesis 11].

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   Queen Esther Pleased King Ahasuerus: What does it mean when scripture indicates that that Ahasuerus was "pleased" most by Esther in comparing the candidates (concubines) for queen? Does it mean he had sex with all of them? [Esther 2:9].

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   Symbolism in Scripture: Why does the Bible have so many symbolic references, instead of just explaining directly what is meant?

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June 25, 2021


   Capital Punishment: What is the Christian perspective about capital punishment? [Jeremiah 31:29, Exodus 34:7, Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:6].

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   Baptism & Circumcision Parallel: Is baptism (infant baptism) a replacement for circumcision? [Colossians 2:11, Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38].
Infant Baptism: When and how did infant baptism begin?

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   "Kings of the East" Prophesy & Current Events: Current events of China becoming more significant seems to relate tp prophesy and the ideas that the "kings of the east" will gain power. Would you comment? [Revelation 16:12-15, Revelation 9, Revelation 11:8, Isaiah 1].

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   Gift of "Discernment": Could you help me understand the gift of "Discernment"? Does it have to do with discerning demons? [I Corinthians 12, I Thessalonians 5:21].

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   The Firmament, Canopy Theory & the Age of Man Could you talk a little bit about the firmament, and its relation to the canopy theory and the age of man? [Genesis 1, Genesis 7:11, Genesis 2:6].

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   "The Lord Said to My Lord": Could you clarify the significance of these verses inrelative to the addressing of "Lord to my Lord"? [Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 48:16, Mark 16:19].

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June 28, 2021


   Error of Balaam: What was the error of Balaam? [Jude 11, Numbers 22-23, Numbers 31:16, Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:15].

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   "You have Seen the Father": What did Jesus mean when he said that when he was seen, one "has seen the father", and the works "speak of me" [Matthew 12:28, Acts 1;2, Philippians 2:7, John 14:8-10, John 10:25, John 5:19]

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   Becoming a Messianic Jew & Following the Law: How do I handle my family member who has become a Messianic Jew and gets into arguments with me? How do I love her? [Galatians 5:2-4, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 12:12].

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   Premillennialist Church Father's Beliefs: Did the early Premillennial church fathers believe in the tribulation, the pre-trib rapture, and the antichrist?
Satan's Released & Loosed: Are there any signs to tell us what it will look like when Satan will be released and "loosed for a little while"? [Revelation 20:3-7].

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   Watch & Overcome in Revelation: Is "watch" the same as "overcoming"? [Revelation 3:3, I Peter 5, Revelation 2:5].
Thief Coming Upon the Unsaved: Is the "thief" coming upon the unsaved in Revelation 3? [Revelation 3:3, I Thessalonians 5:5].

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   Love of Money: Don't you think that the desire for wealth is exactly how Satan is derailing many? [I Timothy 6:9-10, I John 2:15-17, Matthew 19:24].

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   "Babylon the Great": Do you think that "Babylon the Great" is parallel to New York City or America? [Revelation 17:1-18, Isaiah 1:21].

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   Wedding Feast Parable-Improper Clothing: Could you clarify the meaning of the parable of wedding Feast when the "friend" isn't wearing the proper clothing, and then is rejected? [Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 13:47-52]

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   The Term, "Early Church Father:" Why do you use the term "early church fathers", when the Bible says not to? [Matthew 23:9].

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June 29, 2021


   God's Way of Judging People Changed after Christ: Does God judge people the same way now, after the cross, as He did before the cross and in the Old Testament? [Matthew 22:7, I John 2:2, Isaiah53:6, I Corinthians 11:29-31].

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   Firewalking: Are people who walk on fire and similar things endowed with some special gifts? [2 Thessalonians 2:7].

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   Salvation in the Catholic Church: What is the perception of "receiving Jesus" and getting saved in the Catholic Church?

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   Dealing with Terrible Family Members: What do I do about family members that say they are Christians, but are really toxic and really treating me horribly? [I Peter 3:9].

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   Ignorance Before God: What is a person's stance before God if they have not been taught properly, but are sincere in their faith, as far as they know and understand it. [James 3:1, Luke 12:49, Acts 17:11, John 16:13].

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   Modern Worship & Performance: Am I just being an old fogey, because of my disappointment with some of the modern worship music and the performance emphasis?

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   Don't Exasperate Your Children: Is it still valid to direct fathers not to exasperate your children? [Ephesians 6:4].

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   Speaking in Tongues: I have made some sounds, but I am not sure if I have ever spoken in tongues.

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   Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Is the guilty party (the one that caused a divorce) simply out of luck to ever legitimately remarry?

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June 30, 2021


   Coronavirus Vaccine: What do you think of not taking the Coronavirus vaccine if I am being warned by my own sister that I am taking a huge risk with my health?

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   Being Taken Advantage of: How long do I continue to help someone who seems to be taking advantage of me?

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   Men & Women in the Same Bible Study: Is there any reason that men and women should not be in the same Bible study?
Unions & Groups that Support Abortion: What is a good Bible reference for directing someone away from a political group and union that supports abortion? [I Corinthians 6:14].

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   Suffering for Past Sins: Could I be suffering for a past sin that took place before I became a believer?

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   Obeying God's Law: Do you recommend that I obey God's law? [Romans 8:4, Romans 3:23, I Corinthians 9:21, Matthew 22:40, Romans 13:8-10].

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   The Red Heifer: What is your take on the "red heifer"? [Hebrews 9-10, Acts 17:24, Acts 7:48, I John 2:2].

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   Pastors Control the Church: Does the pastor have complete control of the church? Recommended Lecture; "Some Assembly Required." [Matthew 20:26, Mark 9:35].

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   Rebuilding the Temple & Fulfillment of Prophesy: Isn't it the Old Testament Jews that want the temple be rebuilt, rather than Christians wanting it, and what Christians get excited about is not the temple, but with the fulfillment of prophesy?

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