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| Contradiction; Children Punished for Sins of Fathers: Can you address the contradiction between scripture indicating that the children are not punished for the sins of the fathers, yet we are punished for Adam's sin, and David's son died for David's sin with Bathseba? [Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5]. Original Sin: Is there any place in the Bible that says that we sin because of Adam's sin, or it is because of the limited access to the "Tree of Life?" |
| Creation Story: What waters is being referred to in Genesis 1-2? [Genesis 1-2]. Creation-Gap Theory: Does the "Gap Theory" has some validity? [Genesis 1:1-2, Jeremiah 4:23, Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 45:18-19]. |
| "The Law" for the Gentiles: I thought that "The Law" was given only to the Jews, not to the Gentiles? [Romans 7:1-4, Galatians 3:19ff. Galatians 4:1-5]. Unbelievers & the Law: Were unbelievers ever under the law? |
| Keeping the Sabbath: What do we say to those that require that we keep the Sabbath? [Mark 2:27, Luke 6:5, Matthew 12:1-8, Exodus 31:13, Ezekiel 20:12, Matthew 23:23]. |
| Women in Ministry-Teaching, Prophesying & Uncovered Heads: Could you talk about women teaching & prophesying in church with their heads uncovered? Can it only be to other women when they are uncovered? [1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 14:4]. Recommended topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required-Roles of Women." Women in Ministry: Doesn't it seem like there is a broad range of interpretations of what the proper role of ministry for women today? [1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 14:4]. Recommended topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required-Roles of Women." |
| Faith or Sound Doctrine: Is it more important for a church to have more faith or sound doctrine? [Luke 12:23, John 13:35, Revelation 2:4]. |
| Gap Theory: Could you comment on my view of why the "Gap Theory" is justified? [Genesis 1:1-2, Jeremiah 4:23-29, Exodus 20:11]. |
| The RIght Person for You to Marry: Do you think it is correct for a pastor to tell you that God has the right one for you? [1 Corinthians 7:39]. |
| The Foundation of the Church: Caller disagrees with Steve's that this passage refers to the foundation of the church rather than for the individual. [1 Corinthians 3:11-15]. Keeping Diet Restrictions-According to the Law: Could you comment the Christian's obligation to keep diet restrictions according to Old Testament Law? [Romans 14:1-5, Galatians 4:10-11, Galatians 5:2, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, Romans 14:14, Mark 7:19, Hebrews 8:6]. |
| Arguing Over Doctrinal Issues: Why do Christians continue to argue over doctrinal differences when we are just so early in our faith and development? [Matthew 11:29-30, John 8:31, Colossians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:21]. |
| Disagreement; "2 Sticks" & "Dry Bones" Prophecy & Eschatology: Are you are stretching to reach your view of some of these prophetic scriptures having been fulfilled? [Ezekiel 37-39, Isaiah 11:11, John 8:32, Ezra 9:8, Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 2:11-15, Ezekiel 37:24, Ezekiel 37:11, Matthew 23:39, 2 Corinthians 3:15, Luke 24:45]. |
| Christians Supporting Israel Today: What about Christians supporting the Jews today in Israel? |
| Conscience (Natural or Gifted): Is there scripture that distinguishes between the two views regarding a conscience; the God-given, natural morality of pagans, and the special gift from God, as in, "law written on their hearts"? [Romans 2:14, 2 Corinthans 4:2]. |
| Ten Commandments: Does the "Ten Commandments" help us to be saved ... or does it simply show us how to live? [Matthew 23:23]. |
| New Covenant & Diet Restriction: Can you explain Paul's references to dietary laws relative to the new covenant, and it being mentioned along with sexual morality? [Acts 15:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6]. |
| The Holy Spirit: Could you talk about the Holy Spirit? Is it the Spirit of Jesus or God, or does it matter? [Romans 8:9]. The Holy Spirit & the Conscience: What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and one's conscience? {Romans 8:16]. |
| "Called" to Preach or Pastor: How can one distinguish whether someone has actually been "called" to be a pastor or preacher? [Hebrews 5:4, 1 Corinthians 9:16]. Falling Away: If you are really "born again" can you then ever "fall away" (apostatize)? [Romans 11:22, 2 Peter 2:20-23, Hebrews 3:12, 1 Timothy 4:1]. Studying the Bible: What is your method of studying the Bible? Recommends topical lecture series; Authority of Scripture" or "Cultivating Christian Character", then the lecture; "Cultivating the Word of God." |
| Jesus-Prophecy of the Nazarene: A Rabbi offered a thousand dollars if anyone could show where it says in the Tanakh (Old Testament) that Jesus was going to be a Nazarene. [Matthew 2:23, Hosea 11:1, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:18, Jeremiah 31:15, Isaiah 7:14]. |
| Revival-After 3 Days of Darkness: As some are prophesying, do you think we will have revival after "3 days of darkness?" "Major", "Minor" & "False" Prophets: Would you clarify "major", "minor" & "false" prophets? [I Kings 22, Jeremiah 23:16]. |
| Flight to Midian or Egypt?: Do you think this passage in Hebrews is referring to Moses' flight to Midian, or the Exodus? [Hebrews 11:27]. |
| Tree of the "Knowledge of Good & Evil": What is the significance of the name of the tree of "Knowledge of Good & Evil"? [Genesis 3:22]. |
| Zoom Meetings: How do I find the Zoom meetings after they have taken place? |
| Circumcision as a Sign: Could you talk about why circumcision-there? Isn't it a very strange place to have a sign indicating one's connection to God. [Genesis 17:10-14, Romans 2:25-29, Philippians 3:3]. Circumcision & Blood Suction: In the Jewish ceremony, why does the "mohel" use his mouth to suction the blood? |
| The "Tree of Knowledge": Caller comments on what she was taught about the what "Tree of Knowledge." |
| The Seven Letters of Revelation: Why were the Revelation letters addressed to the Greek or Turkish congregations, rather than the Jersusalem churches, since it was a warning? [Revelation 2, Luke 21:23]. Full Preterism vs Partial Preterism Steve clarifies that there is a significant difference between full and partial preterism, and mentions his new book; "Why Not Full Preterism." Chronology of Revelation 19 & 20: When Jesus is riding on the white horse in Revelation 19 in His Second Coming, then is Chapter 20 a recapitulation of the church age. Recommended; Commentary, "Four Views of Revelation" by Steve Gregg. |
| "Carnal" Christians: Would you clarify the meaning of "Carnal" Christians, and how it relates to salvation and losing one's faith? [I Corinthians 3:1, Romans 8:6-11]. Lost Loved Ones: How much should we be witnessing to or pressuring our loved ones who seems to have strayed from the faith? [Matthew 10:16, 1 John 2:4]. |
| Jeremiah 31: Can you bring clarity to these two verses in Jeremiah? [Jeremiah 31:22, Jeremiah 31:27]. |
| "Why Have Thou Forsaken Me?" Is the Peshitta (Aramaic New Testament translation) of "My God... why has thou forsaken me?" a more accurate translation? [Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1]. God Turned His Back on Jesus: Did God ever turn His back on Jesus, or was it impossible for Him to do so, because the Trinity could not turn on itself or each other? [2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:6, Psalm 22:1]. |
| Decorum in the Church: Would you expound on the passage about the customs (head coverings, long hair on men) mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11? [1 Corinthians 11:16, 1 Corinthians 11:14, Acts 18:8]. Recommended; Topical Articles-"Head Coverings." |
| "Binding" of Satan During the Church Age: Did the early church fathers believe that the time from the early church until Christ's return is the time of Satan's being symbolically bound? Recommended; Topical Lecture: "When Shall These Things Be?" [Revelation 20]. "Mark of the Beast": Since there has never been a time when we have not been able to "buy or sell", what do you say to a Dispensationalist? Recommended; Topical Lecture: "When Shall These Things Be?" [Revelation 13:18, Revelation 14:1, Luke 2:1, Daniel 7:1-7, Deuteronomy 6:8]. |
| Santa Claus: How should Christians talk to their children about Santa Claus? |
| Accountability, Authority & Submission: Is it biblical that I should be submitting to someone in authority for accountability? [Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:10, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Mark 10:42-45, Matthew 20:25, Matthew 23:8-10, 2 Cortinthians 3:17, John 2:5]. |
| "Under the Law": What does it mean to be "under the law"? How does that apply to Christians now? [Romans 7:1-4, 1 Corinthians 9:20-21, Hebrews 8:13]. |
| Word's not Spoken by Jesus: Do you think that Jesus spoke the words in John 3:16-21? Eternal Security: Once saved, how is it possible that I could ever not be my parent's son, even if I backslide? Isn't scripture really warning those that are not really saved? [John 15:6, Romans 11:22, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 3:1]. |
| Loving God Unconditionally: Since God loves us unconditionally, isn't it right for us to also love Him unconditionally? [James 1:17, John 14:15, Matthew 5:45]. |
| Visions of Mary: What do you think about all the reported apparitions of Mary all over the world? |
| Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Coming from a Catholic background, I wasn't really allowed to know Jesus, as I later did, but I think I was eternally secure, even though I wasn't filled with the Spirit until later. [2 Corinthians 12:5, 1 Timonthy 4:1}. |
| Calvinism or "Doctrines of Grace": You often say that if Calvinism (Doctrines of Grace) is true then God would be an ogre. If you learn more as you study, and you begin to accept the "Doctrines of Grace", would you be open to them? |
| Noah's Nakedness: Is it possible that a biblical euphemism from Leviticus applies to the story of Noah's nakedness and his son actually had sex with his mother? [Genesis 9:23, Leviticus 20:11, Leviticus 18:7]. |
| Breaking the Ten Commandments: How did Joseph know not to have sex with Potiphar's wife, if the Ten Commandments had not already been given? [Exodus 20:1-17]. "The Law"-From the Beginning: I disagree with you about the idea that "the law" was not from the beginning, as was also the Sabbath. [Romans 5:13-14, Romans 7:9, Galatians 3:19]. |
| Remarriage of an Adulterer: Am I disqualified (or discouraged) from ever marrying again, because I am a divorced adulterer? [Matthew 19:8-10, 1 Corinthians 7:8, 1 Corinthians 9:5]. Arranged Marriages: Is there anything in the Bible about arranged marriages? |
| Jesus Discussing Moses: In John 5, was Jesus just generally talking about Moses' writings, as in Genesis 3? [John 5:46, Genesis 3:15]. The New Covenant: How would you describe "The New Covenant?" [Hebrew 8:13, Romans 7:1-14, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:6]. New Covenant: Under the "New Covenant", are we now able to know God and go to Him directly, rather than through priests? |
| "The Loaves" of Bread: Do you have any insight into "the loaves" of bread? [Mark 6:52]. Anointed People with Special Gifts: Since you have been around some really anointed people, like Lonnie Frisbee, do you think that one can cultivate this kind of anointing and efficacy of the gift? |
| Zombies in Scripture: Could the Bible be referring to "zombies" in Zechariah? [Zechariah 14:12, Matthew 27:52]. |
| Co-habitating Church Attending Couple: Regarding a couple who is co-habitating, do you think that they should be allowed to attend church and participate? [1 Corinthians 5:11]. |
| "Son of Man": How did the Pharisees understand the Jesus' use of the "Son of Man" to describe Himself, as it was used for Ezekiel? [Daniel 7: 13-14, Acts 7:56]. |
| A Non-Christian Employer: Should a Christian return the money they were paid, if they find that they have worked for a company that promotes New Age ideas? "Enneagram" Personality Tests: Can the "doctrines of demons" just be that which distracts us from God, such as the personality tests called "enneagrams"? [2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
| Jews Expecting "Messiah" as Political Leader: Where do the Jews get the notion that the "Messiah" would be a political leader? [Isaiah 35, Isaiah 53]. Modern Jewish Expectation of "Messiah": Do modern Jews still expect a coming "Messiah", especially since they are not really needing to be rescued? |
| Forgiveness vs Trust: After someone has paid his legal due for crimes committed within a ministry, is it acceptable for me not allow him to come into my ministry, though I have forgiven him? |
| Calvinist-"Dead Men Can't Respond": Since dead people can't do anything until they are brought back to life, how would you respond to a Calvinist that argues this? [Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:13, Luke 15:11-32]. |
| Yoga: What do you think about "Yoga"? |
| Christmas-Jesus' Birth & the Tree: Was Jesus actually born on Christmas? What what about the Christmas tree? [Luke 3:23, Jeremiah 10:3-4]. The Wise Men & Astrology: What about the "wise men" and their use of the stars, or astrology, to find Jesus? [Micah 5:2]. |
| Degrees in Heaven & Hell: Do you believe in different degrees in heaven and hell? [Luke 12:48]. |
| Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem: Why did just Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethlehem for the census, and not their parents also? |
| The Power of the Devil: What does the Bible say about the ability and power of the devil? Can he hear me? Does he know my thoughts? Can he do miracles? [Job 1:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:9]. |
| Church Stage & Altar When did we establish the church traditions with the stage and altar? |
| The Twelve & the Great Commission: Wasn't Jesus talking to the twelve, rather than us, when he commanded them to go teach everything He commanded? [Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Timothy 6, 1 Corinthians 15, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 4, Matthew 15:24, John 10:16, Romans 10:12, John 14-16, Matthew 19:28]. |
| Describing Demons & Monsters: How would you describe demons to a child? How do we recognize them? Recommended topical lecture; "Spiritual Warfare"-lecture; "Demom Possession." [1 Timothy 4:1, John 8:44]. |
| Allegiance in Politics: Caller shares how he was drawn to listen to the show because of Steve saying that he was not partisan in his politics, but his allegiance was to God. Events that Follow Death: What exactly happens after someone passes away? [Philippians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:1]. 144,000: I am fuzzy on the 144,000 in Revelation, can you clarify? [Revelation 14, Revelation 7, Hebrews 12:23]. |
| Nuclear Bomb-Melting Skin & Eyes: How does this passage in Zechariah apply in the future? Is it referring to a nuclear bomb? To what do you think it refers? [Zechariah 14:12-15, Luke 19:13, Deuteronomy 29:29, Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:7, Matthew 24:42]. |
| Lying about Santa Claus at Christmas: Doesn't Proverbs suggest that we should not be lying about Santa Claus at Christmas? [Proverbs 6]. |
| The Real Blood & Flesh of Jesus at Communion: What is the right way to think about the body and blood of Jesus at the Last Supper? is it literal or symbolic? Are we in danger if we don't do it correctly, or believe about it a certain way? [1 Corinthians 11:25-26, Luke 22:18-20, John 13:1-15, Mark 14:22-25]. |
| Government Authority: Could you comment on the Romans 13 passage about government authority? [Romans 13:1-4, Matthew 28:18, 1 Peter 2:13-14, John 19:11]. |
| "Pre-Wrath" Rapture: Can you debunk the "pre-wrath" view of Revelatlion? [Revelation 16, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54]. The Saints in Revelation: Who are the Saints in Heaven in Revelation? [Revelation 7:9-17]. |
| Jesus' Return with Angels: Why do you think that saints will come back with the angels when Jesus returns? [Matthew 25:31, Matthew 16:27, Philippians 1, 2 Corinthians 5]. |
| Anthropomorphism & Delayed Judgment in Chronicles: Could you clarify "anthropomorphic" language and if it applies to the delayed judgment in 2 Chronicles? [2 Chronicles 12:5-7, Jeremiah 18:7-10, Genesis 3:9, Genesis 18:21]. |
| Earth's Continental Shift: Do you think that the scripture about "the earth divided' is about when there was continental shift that split the land mass? [Genesis 10:25]. |
| Transgender Caller: "Why Me, and How"? Transgender caller shares how he has awakened since his conversion, but still struggles with how he seemed to be gay as a very young child and asks "Did God curse some of us that made us gay?" [Romans 1:24-28, Romans 12:2]. |
| Government Authority: Caller disagrees with Steve, suggesting that we owe government more submission than Steve indicated in an earlier call. |
| Wisdom in Decision-making: What decisions are the best ones on which to "wait on God" or does God step-in when necessary and intercede if He wishes? [Ephesians 5:17, Proverbs 3:5-6]. Contrary to Counsel: Is it still your own responsibility to make your best judgment regarding a decision regardless of a Christian leader's counsel? [Psalm 1:1]. |
| Torah Observance for Christians: Can you give me some insight in responding to someone who has just become "Torah Observance?" Recommended topical lectures; "Torah Observance." [Galatians 5:4, James 2:10]. |
| Names; "Immanuel/Emmanuel" & "Jesus": Can you clarify the two names; "Jesus" and "Immanuel/Emmanuel"? [Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Jeremiah 23:6, Exodus 34:5-7]. |
| Celebrating Christmas: Would you talk about Christians celebrating Christmas? [Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 4:10, Galatians 5:4]. Christians Need Not Become Jewish: At the "Jerusalem Council" [Acts15, 1 Corinthians 9:21, Luke 9:35, Mark 9:7]. |
| Rising "Again:" Can you explain the implication of the word "again" in the verse about Jesus' resurrection in Mark 10? [Mark 10:34]. |
| Hearing Jesus (or God): Do we hear Jesus today through His written word, instead of as the disciples did? [2 Corinthians 5:15-17, John 8:31]. |
| Steve's Email Address: Steve gives his email address; S_Gregg7225@yahoo.com. |
| Steve Gregg's Salvation in Question: Are you saying that you are unsure of your salvation because you think that you could lose it and go to the Lake of Fire? |
| Amillennial vs Dispensational: Is Amillennialism, by definition, not Dispensational? Theologian, Spiros Zodhiates What do you know of the work of Spiros Zodhiates? Charismatic vs Cessationist (Filling of the Holy Spirit): Can you clarify the definition of "Charismatics" and if it involves a "second work of grace?" Recommended topical lectures; "Charisma and Character." [Acts 8-9, Acts 19, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4, John 20:22, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 5:18]. |
| Judgment-According to the Light Received: Can someone be saved if they don't fully understand Jesus, having limited light, but have sincere faithfulness toward God? [Acts 10:1-25, Acts 10:15, John 1:9, John 3:17-21, John 6:45]. |
| Grace Is grace free? [Romans 4:4]. Faith & Grace: Do we supply the faith, and God supplies the grace? [Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:8-9]. |
| Marriage & Divorce: If a woman married the wrong guy, can she divorce him, and marry the one the Lord wanted her to marry? [Psalm 15:4, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
| Faith: How do we get "faith"? [2 Thessalonians 2:11, John 7:17]. |
| Abuse & Divorce: If you are unequally yoked, what are the scriptures that indicate that you should not leave your spouse? [1 Corinthians 7:12-15]. |
| First Resurrection: What is the ramification of the word for "having" being in the present tense, regarding the "first resurrection" in Revelation, and how does this affect the Dispensational view? [Revelation 20:6]. |
| Jewish Listener's New Book: Jewish listener shares information about his new book that is supportive of the Christian faith, but it is from the Jewish view. He also comments on the reason there was a need for the virgin birth. He refers to his book and radio show "The Bible Live." |
| Addressing Jews or the Gentiles: Is Paul talking to Jews in Galatians 4, but then to the Galatian Gentiles in 5, regarding the grafting in of the Gentiles and them becoming under the law? [Galatians 4:4, Galatians 5:2]. |
| Impossible to Return to God: Does this passage means that people cannot return to God if they ever fall away? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Matthew 19:24-26, James 5:19, Luke 15:11-32]. |
| Hell-3 Christian Views: Which of the "three views of hell" discussed in your book on Hell, do you think has the most evidence? [Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Timothy 6:16, Romans 2:7, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
| The Two Shepherds at Christ's Birth: Is it true that the two shepherds were the first to worship Christ? [Luke 2:17]. |
| Marriage to an Alcoholic: What does one do if they are married to a hopeless alcoholic? Is that just the life they must lead? |
| Legalism & Rituals: Keeping rituals and the Sabbath has made me critical and judgmental of others, can you advise? [Galatians 3:24, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 51:16]. |
| Understanding Parables: How were the disciples expected to understand the parables? [Mark 4:13, Matthew 13:11]. Relationship with God: Doesn't God want to have a relationship with everyone? |
| Christmas Songs: Do you have a top 5 Christmas songs or hymns? |
| Soul Sleep: Seventh Day Adventist caller queries regarding "soul sleep" [2 Corinthians 5:18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 1:23]. Sleep-Metaphor for Death: Why do so many doubt the reference to "sleep" in the Old Testament? |
| Praying & Reading the Bible: Are there guidelines for the right way to pray and read the Bible-and how often you should do so? [James 4:3, Matthew 6:9-13, John 16:23-24, James 1:6, Matthew 17:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 18:1, Romans 1:9, Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 1:8, Luke 12:48]. |
| Power to Call Down Fire: Did James and John actually have the power to call down fire from heaven to consume the Samaritans in Luke? Were they upset and angry? [Luke 9:52-55]. |
| David as a Priest: Is there anywhere in scripture that idicates that David was a priest? [Isaiah 13:14, Acts 13:22]. |
| God's Power: What is God's power-in His hands, His words, or what? [1 Thesslonians 2:13]. |
| Jephthah & His Daughter: The story of Jephthah and his daugther has several different interpretations regarding what the sacrifice really was. Would you share your insight? (Judges 11:30-36). |
| Satan Club at Public School: What do you think of a public school allowing a "Satan Club" for the students? |
| Chronology of Jesus' Birth Story: Can you help me sort the chronology of the story of the birth of Jesus and the Wise Men? [Luke 2:39]. Zacharias & Elisabeth: DId Zacharias & Elisabeth live in Jerusalem? [Luke 1:39]. |
| Arch of Triumph in Rome:
Do you know about the artifacts that were paraded through the Arch of Triumph (Titus) in Rome? Caller seems to be confusing two historical arches-one in Rome and another in Paris. |
| Arc of Triumphe (France): Caller clarifies that there is an "Arc de Triomphe" in France. "Book of Yahweh": Do you know anything about the "Book of Yahweh"? |
| Marriage Ceremonies: Can a unordained brother in Christ perform marriages, even though there would be no certificate? |
| "Jacob I Have Loved":: Can you clarify the meaning of the phrase "Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated?" [Romans 9:13, Malachi 1:3]. |
| Sinner's Prayer: In contrast to saying "the sinner's prayer", what would you suggest would be the proper guidance when leading someone to Christ? |
| Eternal Punishment in Hell: Caller shares thoughts from a book called "Truth about Hell" and wonders if Steve knows about the various view of hell. Recommended, Steve's book; "Three Views of Hell." |
| Old Testament's Purpose: What is the purpose of all the long lists and geneaologies in the Old Testament? |
| Marriage Supper of the Lamb: Are you pre or post-trib? When will the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb" be? [Revelation 19:6-9]. |
| "Seed in the Belly of a Whore": Is there somewhere in the Bible that it says "it is better cast one's seed in the belly of a whore than to spill it on the ground?" [Genesis 38:9]. |
| Unmarried Couples & Fornication: If a couple is living together for many years included in the list of those living in fornication and therefore not included in the kingdom? [1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-20, Matthew 15, Mark 7]. |
| Satanic Messages in Old Records: Do you think that Led Zepplin actually intentionally planned a Satanic message when playing "Stairway to Heaven" backward? |
| John Caring for Mary (Mother of Jesus): Why did Jesus choose John to care for his mother, when He had brothers that could've done so? |
| Playing Old Records for Hidden Messages: Caller comments on playing old records at slower speeds instead of backwards. Temple Worship After 70 A.D.: Did the Jews continue to have sacrificial worship in the temple after 70 A.D.? Jews Wearing Black: Why do religious Jews only wear black? |
| Tithing for Christians: Are we still obligated to tithe as Christians? [2 Corinthians 9:7, Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Galatians 6:6]. |
| Jehovah & YHWH (Yahweh): Do you know anything about the origins of the word "Jehovah"? |
| Destruction of Jerusalem: Was the destruction of Jerusalem the marking of the end of the old covenant and Temple age? Do you have any lectures that go into details about that? Recommended topical lecture; "What are We to Make of Israel" [Exodus 19:5, Zechariah 11:7-14, Isaiah 50:1, Jeremiah 3:1]. |
| Led Zepplin & "Stairway to Heaven": Caller comments on the rumor about Led Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven" giving Satanic messages? Giving to the Needy in a More Personal Way: Do you think that it is more gratifying to give personally to those in need rather than giving to organizations to do so? |
| Why Keep the Old Testament?: If the Old Testament is obsolete, then why do we even have it in our Bibles? Is there any denomination that uses only the New Testament? [Exodus 19-20]. New Testament vs Old Testament: Isn't it only the New Testament that is necessary for the Christian today? |
| Economic Sanctions in History: Could you speak to historical examples of sanctions limiting "buying and selling" of the past in relation to the predicted "mark of the beast?" [Revelation 13, Revelation 14:1]. |
| Water Baptism & Salvation: Is baptism a means of salvation or is it an expression of one's salvation? [Romans 6:1-4, Colossians 2:12, Colossians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 10:2, 1 Peter 3:20-21]. |
| Parable of the Talents: Why was the servant so severely punished for burying his talent? [Matthew 25:14-30]. Parable of the Talents: What is the spiritual application of "he who has little, even that will be taken away?" [Matthew 13:12, Mark 4:25, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21-23, John 8:31, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:19-20]. |
| Eternal Torment View of Hell: Why would Matthew 25:46 (sheep & goats) be a good argument for eternal torment? [Matthew 25:46]. |
| Faith-Living the Christian Life: Where do you live your faith-between being a theologian and living with a child-like faith? [2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:13]. |
| Adam & Eve: Young child caller; Is everyone related to each other because of beginning with Adam & Eve? |
| Marriage-a Good Thing: Why is traditional marriage a good thing and worth defending? And why is it under attack? [Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 5:2, Matthew 19:4, Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:25, Hebrews 8:2, Matthew 19:9]. |
| Oldest Book of the Bible: What is the oldest book of the Bible? |
| Apostolic Era-Before the New Testament: How Christians are led today by the Holy Spirit with the scriptures, in contrast to the absence of the New Testament in the age of the apostles? [2 Peter 1:3, John 16:13, Romans 2:12-16]. |
| Forgiveness for the Evil Doers: When the Lord was hanging on the cross and asked forgiveness for the abusers, as well, when Steve asked for forgiveness, do you think they were forgiven? [Luke 23:34, Matthew 23:35-36]. |
| God Seeing the Hearts: Do you think that God sees the hearts of some of the mistaken groups & cults, like the Jehovah Witnesses, rather than their erroneous theology? |
| Re-Marriage: I am on my second marriage, and I don't want my wife to suffer because of me. Can you help? Recommended topical lectures; "How to Love your Wife" (2018) & 3 lecture series; "What You Absolutely Need to Know Before you Get Married." |
| Losing one's Salvation: How do you arbitrate a discussion about whether one can lose their salvation? Recommended topical lecture; "Content of the Gospel" series, lecture on "Eternal Security." [Hebrews 2:3, Romans 10:9, Revelation 2:10, John 15:6, Luke 15:24]. |
| Considerable Age Difference: Does the Bible have anything to say about age differences for couples, as I am dating a woman 50 years younger than I am? |
| Human Sacrifices in the Bible: Could you help me answer questions about human sacrifices in the Old Testament? Recommended topical lectures; "Authority of Scripture." and Steve's books-2 vol set, "Empire of the Risen Son." [Jude 1:4, Romans 15:4]. |