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September 01, 2022


   Amillennialism: Could you review the benefits of the Amillennialism and would you remain neutral if you were unpersuaded of it? [Colossians 1:13].

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   Critical Race Theory: Is there something the church can do to help educate people regarding CRT (Critical Race Theory) and it's Marxist roots? [Galatians 1:10].

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   Speaking in Tongues: Doesn't it seem like some try to make everyone in the Body of Christ have the same gift of tongues, ultimately demeaning the other gifts that others have?

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   Peacekeeper vs Peacemaker: Could you elaborate on the difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker? [Romans 12:18, Psalm120:7, Psalm 133:1, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Ephesians 2:14, Isaiah 58:12].

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   Jesus Not Married to Mary Magdalene: What is the evidence that Jesus was not married to Mary Magdelene? [Matthew 12:48, Hebrews 13:4, I Corinthians 9:5].

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   Fullness of the Gentiles: Could the "fullness of the Gentiles" simply be referring to the inclusion of the Gentiles in the benefits of salvation, thus fulflling prophecy? [Romans 11:25-26, Luke 21:24, Jeremiah 11:16, Romans 11:7, Amos 9].

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   Speaking in Tongues: Why do people think it is such a confusing thing to speak in tongues, when it is so simple? [I Corinthians 14].

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September 02, 2022


   Wood, Hay & Stubble: How can you be sure that the verses about wood, hay & stubble are talking aboutthe builders of the church, rather than people's individual works? [I Corinthians 3:12-14, I Corinthtians 1, Acts 2:4-6, 6:4, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23].
Bible Commentaries: Can you direct me to any Bible commentary that would support your view of the passages about "wood, hay & stubble"?

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   Bereans: What is a Berean? [Acts 17:11].
Chuck Smith: Did you know Chuck Smith? Where was the first Calvary Chapel? What did he do before? When did you start attending?
Eastern Religions & Jesus Movement: Did Chuck Smith specifically gear his ministry toward the young people and an alternative to the eastern religion's influence during that time?

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   God's Name (Jehovah or Yahweh): Is "Jehovah" God's name or is is "Yahweh" (YHWH)?
The Lord's Prayer: In the "Lord's Prayer," neither "Jehovah" or "Yahweh" is used, but just "Our Father." [Psalm 103:13-14, Matthew 6:9-13].

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   Wood, Hay & Stubble: Caller suggests that the verses about wood, hay & stubbles is about the brethern's works and the rewards. [I Corinthians 3:13-17, I Corinthians 1-4].

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   Views of the Atonement: Do you have any lectures on the different views of the atonement-specifically "Christus Victor" and "Penal Substitution"? [Hebrews 2:14, Colossians 2:15, I Corinthians 5:7, I Peter 1:19, Isaiah 53:6, I Peter 2:21, I Peter 2:24, Exodus 34:6-7].

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   No More Chances: Is there a point in time when it is too late to call upon God, and if so, when would that be? [Isaiah 56:6, Proverbs 1:28, Jeremiah 11:11-14, Jeremiah 7:16, Jeremiah 14:11, Romans 1:28].

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   Worship Music: What constitutes appropriate worship music for church meetings?

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September 06, 2022


   Bible Commentary & Hay & Stubble passage: Regarding Bible commentaries that agree with you on the passage about building the church with "wood, hay, and stubble". Gordan Fee's is one such commentary. [I Corinthians 3:12].

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   "Israel" is the Church: What is a proof text for the "Israel" being the church? [Galatians 6:16, Romans 11:6, Romans 9-11].
Bride or Wife: Can you give Biblical support for the "wife" and "bride" being the same? [Revelation 19:7, Romans 7:2-3].
Two Covenants: Did not Abraham have a different covenants than the Jews later had? Recommends topical lecture, "What are We to Make of Israel?"]Exodus 19:5-8, Hebrews 8:13].

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   New Covenant Ministers & the Church as Israel: As Gentiles, can we call ourselves part of Israel and ministers of the new covenant? [Hebrews 8:13].

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   Seven Commands of Jesus: Have you heard of the "Seven Commands of Jesus" and the necessity of obedience?
The Gospel: Would the "Seven Commands of Jesus" be the gospel?
Steve Gregg Teaching Certain Doctrines: Caller comments that he appreciates the way Steve doesn't teach specific doctrines . Steve corrects and clarifies his position about denominational doctrines, etc. [TItus 2:1, I Timothy 1:9].

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   Pre-trib Rapture: Is the "pre-trib rapture" actually more of an adverb, rather than a noun?
The Comforter: Is using John 13-14 regarding the Comforter, really about the Second Coming as some imply? Recommends callers go to the websites and listen to the related lectures.[John 14, John 14:2, John 14:23].

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   Gifts of the Spirit & Tongues: How is the gift of "tongues" beneficial for us today, in contrast to at the day of Pentecost? [I Corinthians 14, 4, I Corinthians 14:15, Jude 1:20, I Corinthians 14:22, I Corinthians 14:5].

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   Joining a Church: Is it biblical to formally join a church?

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September 07, 2022


   Messianic Prophecy: Is the prophecy in Micah referring to Jesus? [Micah 5].

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   Prophecies: Are not the prophecies so general or ambiguous that they are not very impressive?

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   What Leads to Apostasy?: Is it something we are doing (like poor teaching) that is causing people to leave the faith?
Witnessing to Former Christians: Should we be taking into consideration the prejudices former Christians have from past bad teachers who manipulated them?

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   Israel's Special Standing: Caller disagrees with Steve's view of Israel not having special standing before God, especiallly noted in Revelation and Ezekiel. [Romans 10-11, Romans 11:1-5, Hosea 1, Ezekiel 37, Romans 11:26, Joel 2:28-32].

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   Mother of Us All: Do the Dispensationalist lose sight of who their mother is? [Galatians 4:26, Romans 7:4].
Prophecy Validates: Is not the atheist who calls in, not giving credit how prophecy validates Christianity as true? [Isaiah 41:21-23].

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   Atheist Response: Atheist responds that he would put scientific methodology up against any prophecy for proof of reality.

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September 12, 2022


   Selling All One's Possessions: Why did the Christians sell all their land and give it to the disciples? [Acts 4:34-35, Luke 14:33, Acts 6, Acts 5:4].

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   A Better Resurrection & Future Rewards: What is meant in Hebrews by "they might obtain a better resurrection"- perhaps an implication of varying degrees of rewards in the Resurrection? [Hebrews 11:35, John 5:28-29].
Monarch as Head of Church: Is declaring a monarch as "Head of Church" an afront to Christ, or simply harmless tradition?

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   Losing One's Salvation: Could you comment on the believer's ability (or inability) to lose one's salvation? [Hebrews 10:26, Romans 8:31, John 6:37, James 3:2, I John 2:1, Romans 7:17, Romans 7:20, Jeremiah 31:33-34, Hebrews 10:26].
Sin & Repent Cycle: What about those who seem to fall away and into sin and then frequently swing back and forth? [I Timothy 4:1].

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   Jesus' Prayer: When did Jesus' prayer in the garden start being called the "High Priest's Prayer?" [Romans 8, John 17].

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   Christian's Involvement in Politics: Since Jesus indicated that we should not be involved in politics when He said "His Kingdom is not in this world", what do you think? [John 18:36, Matthew 28:18, Luke 12:48].

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September 13, 2022


   The Anunnaki (Ancient gods): What do you think about the claims about ancient Mesopotamian gods called "The Anunnaki?" [Genesis 2:24].

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   Food Provision During the Exodus: Where would those wandering in the wilderness get the wine and flour during the Exodus? [Numbers 28].
Onan's Punishment: Regarding the story of Onan and his practising (spilling of his seed), does not Deuteronomy 25 talk about his penalty? [Deuteronomy 25:5-10].

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   Climate Change: Can you shed light on a Christian's view of "climate change?"

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   Political Differences & Current Events: What do you think about churches not taking a stand on some of the current events and political issues?

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   Heaven & the Resurrection (Sadducees & Pharisees): Was there anything earlier in Jewish teaching that would have described the afterlife, the resurrection or heaven before Jesus said there would be no marriage in heaven? [Matthew 22:30].

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   Unforgiven Fornication: How does one know if they have gone to far and perhaps forgiven sin is no longer possible? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 5:1 I John 1:7-9, I John 2:1].

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   Paul & the Galatians: Do you think that Paul wrote to the same Galatians he evangelized on his first missionary trip described in Acts 13-14?

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September 14, 2022


   Ancient Cultures (Edomites & Amalekites): How do you refute the claim that the Edomites (Idoumaeans) or Amalekites somehow correspond to Chrisitians? [I Samuel 15:3, Genesis 25:3, Genesis 36:12].

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   Peter's Brawn & Paul's Appearance: Could you clarify observations I have heard about Peter's strength and Paul's appearance (ugliness)? [Galatians 4:13-14]

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   Positive Confessions: Would you comment on "agreeing" with God about His view of you, rather than focusing on the negative (like saying you are overweight, instead of seeing yourself as God does)? Recommended topical lecture; "Word of Faith." [I John 1:9, James 2:5, Romans 4:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:20].

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   Evangelism's Urgency-Hell is Pending Is it practical to speak the gospel to everyone we meet-especially when they may end up in hell if we do not? Recommends Steve's book; "Hell-Three Christian Views" or the topical lectures; "Three Views of Hell." [Matthew 11:29, Isaiah 50:4].

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   The Prodigal Son: Caller suggests that the parable of "The Prodigal Son" indicates we can go straight to the Father, and nothing in it indicates the requiring of a middleman (Jesus), instead of having direct access to God. [John 14:6, Luke 15:11-32].

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   Predestination: If we are predestined to be saved, are we predestined to be saved forever? [John 15:6, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11, I John 3:2].

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   Resurrection-Others Raised from the Tomb: What do you think of the story of other people coming out of their tombs at the same time of the resurrection? [Matthew 27:51-53].

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September 15, 2022


   Christian Books: What are the top five books Christians should have and read, especially any that would help understand the historical setting and the life of Christ? Recommended: Bible Handbooks or Bible Introductions. "Pursuit of God" by Tozer, "Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis, "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1 & 2) by Steve Gregg, "Pilgrim's Progress" by Bunyon, "Of the Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A'Kempis, "A Christian's Secret of a Happy Life" by Hannah Whithall Smith.

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   Forgiveness & Judgment Day: If God forgives us of our sins "as far as east is from the west", how is it that we are we going to be judged on the bad stuff we have done on Judgment Day? [Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, I Corinthians 11:31].

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   Conscience & Confession: How much detail ought I go into when I confess of my sins and offenses I have committed against others. Recommended topical lectures; "Forgiveness" and calls at Matthew713.com [Matthew 5:24, I John 1:9].

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   Judgment-Price Was Paid: Caller shares that Jesus has paid for all your sin, past, present and future.
"Mid-Acts Dispensationalism": What do you say to a "Mid-Acts Dispensationalist" (Gospel of Grace) when you do not agree with their position? Recommends Matthew713.com notes: Paul Charts. [Galatians 1:8, Acts 20:24-25, Matthew 20:21, Matthew 28:31, Mark 1:14-15].

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   AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): What do you think about AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:16, John 8:36].

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   Old vs New Covenant: Would you compare and contrast the Old & New Testaments? [Colossians 2:16-17].

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September 16, 2022


   Calvinism vs Person of the Holy Spirit: Is it possible that Calvinists neglect the personhood of the Holy Spirit by suggesting it is a irresitable force without personality and relationship?

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   Judging Angels: What angels will we be judging and what will we be judging them upon? [I Corinthians 6:3, I Corinthians 14:29, Revelation 3:9, I Corinthians 15:29, 2 Thessalonians 2:5, 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6].

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   Mormon Massacre: What do you know about the Mormon Mountain Meadows Massacre?

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   Cult Leader-William Branham: How do I convince my family members who are caught up in the cult group-The Branhamites, led by William M Branham? [I John 3:12, John 8:44].

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   Caller Commends Steve: Caller shares his view of Steve in a very complimentary way, particularly about his genuiness?

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   Trusting Oursleves: How do I trust my new heart? [Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:26, Galatians 5:17]

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   "Streets of Gold" in Heaven: If the journey to the promised land is a symbol of our journey toward heaven, and they did not really find a land "flowing with milk and honey", then will we really walk on "streets of gold in heaven?

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   Pride: Is pride always sinful, or is there a good pride?

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   Satan as Good: Did Satan ever do anything good? [Isaiah 14:12, Isaiah 14:16, Ezekiel 28:12-14, Ezekiel 31:3, John 8:44, I John 3:8, Revelation 12:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Luke 10:18].

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September 19, 2022


   Education & Career in Psychology & Counseling: How can I advise someone who is following the Lord and is considering going into counseling/ psychology in college? Recommended topical lecture; “Biblical Counsel for a Change.”

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   Judas & Hitler in Heaven: Do you think we will see Judas or Hitler in heaven in the resurrection. [Matthew 27:3].

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   Theme Song of The Narrow Path (Whistling Song): Is that you whistling on the introduction? Or a friend of yours?
Appreciation for "The Narrow Path" Radio Program: Caller appreciates the unique educational value of the radio program.
Levels of Heaven: What is the "third heaven", or the various levels, in heaven? [2 Corinthians 12:2, Revelation 4:1].

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   John the Baptist as Elijah: Is John the Baptist a reincarnation of Elijah? [Matthew 17:12, Matthew 11:12, Malachi 4:5-6, John 1:21].

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   The "Correct View" of Scripture: If you were wrong in the past about the meaning of some passages of scripture, how do we know you are now teaching the right thing? What will happen to those that were taught the wrong thing? [ I John 2:27, Proverbs 25:2, Acts 17:11, Psalm 19:10].

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   Judas' Salvation: Do you think that Judas was sincere and saved when he first started following Jesus? [John 6:37, John 6:39, John 17:12, John 6:70].

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   Mental Health: How should believers deal with mental health issues and related psychological concerns?

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   Son of Man: How is one to interpret "Son of Man" in scripture? [Daniel 7]. Son of Man, Jesus

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   Two Witnesses: Who are the "two witnesses" in Revelation? Not enough time to answer, so recommended verse-by-verse lectures on Revelation 11.

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September 20, 2022


   Communion Wine & One Shared Cup: Is it unacceptable to subsitute juice in place of wine for communion, and must we share one cup to do it scripturally? [I Corinthians 13, I Corinthians 11].
Baptized in Jesus' Name Only: Must one be baptized in the name of Jesus only? [I Corinthians 10, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:20, Colossians 2:9].
Legalistic Teachers: Should I stop listening to someone who seems to be mistaken and overly legalistic?

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   Carnal Christian: What is the difference between a carnal Christian and not being a Christian at all? [Romans 8:6, I Corinthians 3:1, Galatians 5:17, Romans 7:14].
Lukewarm: Does God really find "lukewarm" people worse than those that don't believe at all? [Revelation 3:16, Joshua 24:15].

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   Bad Government Officials: If everyone in government is place by God how can we reconcile bad government officials like now and Hitler, unless it is a judgment of God? [Romans 13:1, Hosea 8:4, I Peter 2:12-13, Daniel 2:21].

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   Atheist; Creation: Atheist caller: Is there not a contradiction in the chronology of the stars in the creation story in Genesis. [Genesis 1:16].
Atheist; God Deceives Us: Atheist; Why does God decieve us with His creation story and scripture has to be explained?
Atheist; Consistency in Naturalism & Science: Atheist; Does not naturalism and science prove more consistency and supports naturalism over the supernatural? [Luke 9:54].

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   Jews Against Jesus: Why did the Jews want Jesus killed?

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   Jacob & Esau: In the story of Jacob & Esau, would not Isaac notice that goat had been substitued for venison? [Genesis 27:9].

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   Creation & Stars: Could the timeline of the creation of the stars in the creation story be solved by considering that perhaps the stars could not be seen until later when the clouds cleared? [Genesis 27:9].

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September 21, 2022


   Regeneration-New World or Rebirth: Did the "new world" begin in Matthew 19 with the twelve sitting on the thrones? [Matthew 19:27-28, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 20:4, Luke 22:28-30, Titus 3:5, Galations 2:7].
The Kingdom Now-Spiritual or Physical?: Do you think that the Kingdom of God is a spiritual thing now, but will be realized later at the inception of the New Earth? [Romans 14:17, Galatians 5, I John 3:2].

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   Atheism & the Naturalistic Worldview: Caller comments on an atheist caller who suggests that the naturalistic and scientific worldview is the consistent way to see reality.

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   Rich Ministers & Evangelists: Can a minister who has used the ministry to make themselves really rich be a good Christian? Are they whitewashed tombs?

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   Jesus-Not God: How do you respond to the Watchtower (Jehovah Witnesses) who say this proves that Jesus is not God? [John 17:3, John 1:14, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 18:1, I Timothy 3:16].

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   Jesus & the Law: What was the relationship between Jesus and the Mosaic Law? [Galatians 4:4, Matthew 5:24, Matthew 12:8].

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   Speaking in Tongues: Call was unclear.

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   The Rapture of the Dead: Is the "dead" in I Timothy 5 and in I Thessalonians 4, the same application relative to the rapture? [Matthew 24, I Timothy 5:6, I Thessalonians 4:14-16, I Corinthians 15].

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   Made In God's Image: Were we made in God's image only, or were we made in the image of God and the angels? [Genesis 1:26-27].
Near-Death Experiences: Do you think that the stories that follow near-death experiences are lies?

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September 22, 2022


   God knowingly Created an Evil People He'd Send to Hell: Why did God create a people, who He knew would be wicked, then kill them in genocide or send them to hell? Is that not twisted?

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   John MacArthur Wealth & Error: Call shares his view against the views of John MacArthur. [I Timothy 6:9-12].

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   Deuteronomy and the Copying of the Law: Do you think that the verse directing kings to copy the book is referring to the book of Deuteronomy? Do you think this is the same book that Josiah found? [Deuteronomy 28, Deuteronomy 17:18].
The Lost Book of the Law: When do you suppose they lost the book that Josiah found? [2 Kings 22:8].

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   Impossible to Return to God: Is the verse about it being impossible for those that have fallen away to be restored...mean it cannot happen or they would not be successful? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 5:12, James 5:20, 2 Peter 2:20].

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   Bethel Prophet-Scriptural Context: A prophet at Bill Johnson's church said that Jesus took scripture out of context. Do you know of any time that would be true? [Psalm 22:1, Isaiah 6:9, Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 29:13].

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   Return to the Law in the Millennial Kingdom: Are we going to learn the law, keep the sabbaths and festivals again when Jesus returns? Recommends article written for "Christian Research Journal"; Ezekiel's Temple" found at TheNarrowPath.com or Matthew713.com. [Hebrews 7, Ezekiel 40-47, Hebrews 8:6, Psalm 40:6, Hebrews 10:8, Hebrews 10:10, Romans 3:9-19].
The Law-Oral & Written: Was the use of the choice of the Greek word for "Law" a poor translation of two kinds of law? {John 10:24]

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September 23, 2022


   Recommended Christian Book. Steve is recommending a good book; "A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life" by William Law;

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   Blessing Israel: Should we bless Israel today? If so, what does this symbolize? [Numbers 23:20, Matthew 5:45, I Corinthians 16:22, Genesis 12:3].

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   View of Activity on Earth from Heaven: Does the story of "Lazarus & the Rich Man" indicate that we will be able to see and know what is going on earth from heaven? [Hebrews 12:1].

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   Christianity as a Religion: Did Jesus start the religion of Christianity, or is it man-made? [I Peter 4:16, Acts 11:26, Acts 26:20].

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   Atheist:Tower of Babel: Atheist: Doesn't it seem like God is threatened by the potential of mankind in the story of the "Tower of Babel," espeically in light of our modern day technology and accomplishment? [Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, Genesis 10:9-10].

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   Satan & Angels in Job: Who were the angels with Satan in the story of Job and where else would Satan be wandering other than on the earth? [Job 1:7, John 1:12, I John 3:1, Revelation 12:10, Hebrews 2:14, Psalm 82:1].

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   God as Father: Didn't people in the Old Testament understand God as Father, also? [Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 49:15, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5-7].

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   The Narrow Path App: Appreciation given for the free app for The Narrow Path.
Luke & Theophilus: Do you think that possibly the Theophilus in scripture is actually a general term addressing any "lover of God?" [Luke 1:3, Acts 1:1].

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September 26, 2022


   Sins Forgiven-Past, Present & Future: What do you say about those that insist that we no longer have to confess our sins to God and ask for forgiveness because our sins have already been forgiven? [I John 1:9, Luke 17:1, Luke 15:11-32, I John 1:5-10, John 3:19].

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   Kingdom of God-Only for the Jews: Is the current "Kingdom of God" only for the Jews? [Matthew 28:18, Matthew 22:7, Revelation 5:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:15].

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   Jewish Festivals & Traditions: Why don't Christians take the Jewish traditions and festivals more seriously? [Romans 14:5, Hebrews 4:9, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 8:13, Hebrews 8:6].

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   Age of Earth & the Dinosaurs: How old do you think the earth is and when would the dinosaurs fit in? [Job 40:15-24, Genesis 1, Genesis 5, Judges 9].

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   Free Will & Sinlessness: Does humankind actually have free-will and the ability not to sin? since Adam & Eve, It seems not to be so.

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September 27, 2022


   Eternal Security: How is your view different than a Calvinist's view of "perseverance of the saints" when you say that one can depart from his faith? [Hebrews 11]..

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   Disagreement-Asking for Forgiveness is Unnecessary: Caller presents a case as to why we are already forgiven, making asking for forgiveness unnecessary. [I John 1:7-9, Hebrews 10:17, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, John 8:31, I Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 6:46].

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   "The" Holy Spirit: Why do we put "The" in front of "Holy Spirit" if that is His name? We don't put "the" in front of other names.

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   Trinity & Understanding That Jesus is God: How important is it to believe in the "Trinity", or that Jesus is God to be saved? [Romans 10:9, John 10:30].

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   Home Church: What qualifies as a "home church?" Is just my wife and I enough for a home church? [Mathew 18:19-20].

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   "City of Refuge" in Scripture: Could you explain what the "city of refuge" is in the Bible, as opposed to the "sanctuary cities" today?

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   "Lord Lord-I Never Knew You": Who are the people being referred to in the scripture that says they cry out to "Lord, Lord" and He says, "I never knew you?" [Matthew 7:21, Luke 6:46, I Corinthians 13].

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September 28, 2022


   "Big Bang" Theory & Quantum Physics: Can a Christian believe in the "Big Bang Theory" and Quantum Physics? [Genesis 1].

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   Voting Responsibility & Church Involvement: What do you think of the voting responsibility of Christians and a church helping with voting registration? (James 1:17, Luke 12:48, James 4:17].

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   Trumpets & Last Trumpet: Do you think that the last trumpet referred to by Paul is the same one referred to as the "7th Trump" in Revelation? [I Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 11:16-18, I Thessalonians 4:15-16].

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   "Torah Observance" After Pentecost: How did Jewish Christians, after Pentecost and before the destruction of the temple think of "Torah Observance"? [Acts 21].
Persecutions of the Early Christians: Why did the Jews persecute the early Christians? [Acts 21, Acts 12, Acts 6:5].
Persecution of the Early Christians in Acts: Is Acts 10 talking about Jewish persecution of the early Christians? [Hebrews 10:32].

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   Conviction of Sin: Does the Holy Spirit convict people of their sin? Is there a scripture that says so? [John 16:8, John 16:13].

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   Bible Reading for the New Believer: What book of the Bible would you recommend to read first for the new believer? Recommends; Matthew.

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September 29, 2022


   Gifts for Ministry & Equipping of the Saints: Iin Ephesians 4, is Paul saying that people and their spiritual gifts all fit in one of these categories? [Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, I Peter 4:10-11].

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   Believing in Jesus: Why would true faith be more than just believing propositions about God?

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   God Created Satan: Why did God create Satan and evil? How do we justify that? [John 12:31, Revelation 12:10, Hebrews 2:8].

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   Paying Taxes to Government: Were early Americans sinning against God when they refused to pay taxes to the government? [Romans 13, I Peter 2:14, Romans 13:4-6].

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   Repetition in Prayers: What about the effectiveness of repetitive prayers? [Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:7, James 5:16, Luke 18:1-8].

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   Christian Nationalism: Is "Christian Nationalism" a dangerous thing? [John 16:2, Proverbs 14:34].

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September 30, 2022


   "Hand of God": What is the "hand of God" in I Peter 5? Is it the "five-fold" ministry? [I Peter 5:6, Ephesians 4:11, I Peter 1:6-8, Psalm 95:7].

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   Tithing vs Giving: Shouldn't we still give to the local church we are attending, even if we do not believe we are under an obligation to tithe? [I John 3:17, James 2:16, Galatians 6:6, I Corinthians 9:14, Acts 4:37, Acts 2:44-46].

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   "In" Christ: Would explain what it means to be "in" Christ? [I Corinthians 12:12, John 15, Ephesians 3:15].

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   The Life of Christ & the New Covenant: Would it not be helpful to begin the New Testament with the Book of Acts since Jesus had not yet died in order to fully initiate the New Covenant? [Mark 1:15, Galatians 4:4].

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   Promises to Israel Fulfilled in Christ: When will Christ return to "rule with a rod of iron?" [Revelation 2:27, Revelation 19:15, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Romans 8:19-23, Revelation 20].
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