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February 01, 2023


   Soul Sleep: Does 1 Corinthians 15 confirm that there cannot be "soul sleep?" [1 Corinthians 15:19].

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   Satan's Character & Role: Is it possible that Satan is not really only evil but more like a "prosecuting attornery" that God actually created for testing? [Revelation 12:9, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
Avoiding Temptation: What is the point of avoiding temptation and prayer to avoid them, if this is all part of the plan. [Luke 18:7, James 1:15, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 5:9-13].
Skeptics Doubting the Reliability: How do you answer a skeptic that complains that there is something wrong with the teacher when everyone in Christianity has a differing opinion? [Proverbs 25:2].

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   Lutheran View of Baptism: What do you think of the Lutheran view of baptism? What is the overall significance of baptism? Is baptism essential? Rec:topical lecture series "Foundations"-"Baptism."[Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38].

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   Jesus Not the Son of God: Did you say that there is nothing in the Bible that says that Jesus was the "Son of God?" [Luke 1].
Catholics Don't Evangelize: Why don't Catholics evangelize?

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   Abortion & Gay Lifestyles: How do you approach those that do not understand the Christian position on abortion and the gay lifestyle?

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February 02, 2023


   Indifference Toward Unbelievers: Why does Paul sound indifferent toward those who don't believe? [2 Corinthians 4:3, 2 Corinthians 3:14-16, John 3:19].
The Veil Blinding Unbelievers: Can the veil that blinds unbelievers eyes ever be removed? [2 Corinthians 4:3, 2 Corinthians 3:16].

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   The Gifts: What is your understanding of the passage about gifts in Ephesians 4? [Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12].
Maturing Body of Christ: Is the "Body of Christ" mature? [1 Corinthians 3:1-4, Ephesians 4:13].

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   Ephraim Over Judah: Is there scripture to support the idea that God wanted to have "Messiah" come through Ephraim, but had to change his plans to let Judah do so? [Genesis 48:19, Psalm 78:67, Ezekiel 37:19, Genesis 49:10].

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   Pornography: How do I combat pornography? [Matthew 5:29-32].

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   Baptism in Jesus' Name: Should we be baptized in the name of the "Father, Son & Holy Spirit" or in the name of "Jesus" only? [Colossians 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 10:2].

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   Infant Baptism: Should you get rebaptized after you are converted, if you were already baptized as an infant?
Baptizm-Immersion: Is it necessary to be immersed in water to be baptized properly?

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   Atheist Challenge: How can you possibly act like you know what Jesus said?
Atheist Challege-Creation: There is no evidence for biblical creation.
Atheist Challenge-Science: You completely mischaracterize science and scientific method.

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February 03, 2023


   Talking to Atheists: Steve talks about why he likes to talk with atheists in response to someone who suggested that Steve not let them on the air.

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   Finding a Good Church: What does one do if they are struggling to find a good and uncompromised church for fellowship? [Malachi 3:16].

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   Salvation & Sanctification: Does "sanctification" happen at the same time as "salvation" ... or is there a process? [2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 3:18, Psalm 1:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Peter 1:15].

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   Considering Divorce: How does one help instill "hope" for someone really struggling in marriage and considering divorce? Rec:Topical lecture: "How to Love Your Wife" and "What You Absolutely Need to Know Before You Get Marriage" and topical articles on marriage.

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   Talking with Atheists: Caller recommends pointing the atheist to Acts, chapters 7-9. [Acts 7-9].

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   Humans Outside of Eden: Do you think that there is a possibilty of humans outside of the Garden of Eden? [Genesis 3:20].
Adam Placed in the Garden: Does Genesis 2 suggest that when Adam was "placed" in the garden, there were more people besides he and Eve? [Genesis 2].

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   Many Antichrists vs The Antichrist: Where do they get the idea that there would be a particular coming "Antichrist" when scripture says there are many antichrists? [1 John 2:18, 1 John 2:22, 1 John 4:3, 2 John 1:7, Daniel 7:20-21, Daniel 9:26-27, Daniel 11:36-45, Revelation 13:1-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9].

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February 06, 2023


   Prophecy "on the Third Day;" What scriptures would Paul have been referring to when in 1 Corinthians, he idicates that Jesus rising on the third day was fulfilling prophecy? [1 Corinthians 15:4, Acts 13:30-33, Acts 2:27, Psalm 16:10, Psalm 2:7, Luke 24:44, Matthew 12:40, Hosea 6:2].
Fasting, Wineskins & Patches: Could you explain the passage about fasting with the parallel made to old wineskins and patching clothing?

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   Pornography: Is it pornography if a wife is sending nude pictures to her husband?

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   Difference Between Spirit & Soul: What is the difference between the "spirit" and the "soul?" [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 22:37, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16].

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   Adultery-Unforgiveable: Were you implying that adultery would be an unforgiveable sin?

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   Holy Spirit, Soul & Spirit: Caller shares her view of the difference between the "Holy Spirt" and "spirit" and "soul." [Romans 8:9, 1 John 4:13].

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   Jesus' Return: Could you elaborate on your view of the events surrounding Jesus' return? [Matthew 25:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 28:15, Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:10-15, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 5:10].

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   Molester Coming Out of Prison: What restitution would be required of a child molester coming out of prison?

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February 07, 2023


   Paul's Blindness: Is it possible that Paul's reference to his infirmity and his eyes might be connected to his blindness on the road to Damacus? [Galatians 4:13-15].
Reliable Bible Translations: Could you talk a little bit about the King James Version of the Bible, the Textus Receptus, the Critical Text of Westcott & Hort, and the controversy about reliability of the newer translations, newer texts, and modern scholarship?

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   Veiled Eyes: Could you help me understand the passage about the veiled eyes of the perishing? [2 Corinthians 4:2-3, 2 Corinthians 3:15-16, Hosea 4:6].

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   Various Views of the Antichrist: Could you talk about the "Antichrist" and if that is a man and something to come in the future? [1 John 2:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3].

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   Divorce & Remarriage: How do I make it right if I have married a man that was possibly illegitmately divorced, possibly putting me in an adulterous marriage now? Rec: Topical Articles/ "Divorce & Remarriage."

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   Revival: Could you talk about "revival"? What causes revival and what kills it? [Acts 2].

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   Believer's Fear of Death: How would you encourage a believer with scripture continuing fear of death and doubt of afterlife? [1 Corinthians 15, Romans 10:9].

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February 08, 2023


   Defining Full-Preterism: Is this a proper definition of "preterism?"
Is Jesus Coming Again?: Where does scripture say that Jesus is coming again? [Hebrews 9:8, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 24:30, Mark 16, Luke 21, Acts 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:1. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17].
Why is Jesus Going to Return?: Why would Jesus need to return if "we are absent from the body and present with the Lord?" Isn't that enough? [2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 5:10].

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   Christian Movies & Television: What do you think of "The Chosen" and "The Passion?"

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   Bringing On Revival: Caller suggests two scriptures that help to bring revival. [John 6:44, James 5:16].

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   Assurance of Relationship with Jesus: I don't have the same kind of emotional or intense relationship with Jesus as some do. Is there something wrong with me?

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   Full-Preterism: Steve comments on "Full-Preterism" suggesting it is heretical. Rec: Steve's book, "Why Not Full-Preterism?"

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   Forgiving Hurtful Behavior: If I am still feeling hurt after I felt dismissed by my pastor. Does this mean I have not forgiven him? Rec:topical lecture/ individual lectures/ "Refuse to be Offended." [1 Corinthians 13:7, Psalm 27:10].

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   Church Departures: How should I approach someone if I want to know why he left our church?

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   His "Righteousness:" When we are told to "seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness", what is being referred to in "His righteousness?" Rec: Steve's books; "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1 & 2). [Matthew 6:33, 1 John 3:7-9].

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   Church Discipline: How do we know when and how to carry out church discipline? [1 Corinthians 5:11-13, 1 Corinthians 5:1, Galatians 6:1, Matthew 18:15-17].

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February 09, 2023


   Soul & Spirit: Caller justifies his view as a trichotomist on "soul and spirit." [Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:20].

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   Symbolic "Babylon": What does calling someone "Babylon" mean according to scripture? [Revelation 14:8, Revelation 17-19, Revelation 11:8, 1 Peter 5:13].

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   Don't Tell-the Demon Possessed Men: When Jesus healed the demon possessed man, why didn't He tell him not to tell anyone what they had seen, as he had told others on several occassions? [Luke 9:58, Matthew 8:28ff, Mark 5:1-12, Luke 8:26-40].

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   Animals in Heaven: Do you think there will be animals in heaven? If so, who will take care of all the poop? [Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 65].

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   Gay Grandson Marrying a Transexual: What do you suggest about attending the wedding of my gay grandson planning to marry a transexual man who is biologically a female?

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   Moses-Symbolism of 40 Days: Is there some special significance of the repetitive 40 days that come up in scripture, as with Moses in the wilderness, his fasting, and Jesus'temptation? [Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 10:6, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Peter 3:19-20].
Heaven for Those in the Old Testament: Are the Jews (or Israelites) the only people who went to heaven in the Old Testament?

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   Ritual Foot Washing: Was it a ritual to do the "foot washing" in scriputure, or could it have been cultural? [John 13:4-15, 1 John 1:9].

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   Caller Comments on Previous Calls: Comment on previous calls about a gay marriage and the series "The Chosen."

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   Steve's View of End Times: Could you share your thoughts on end times? Rec: Steve's commentary on the book of Revelation; "Revelation-Four Views" or verse-by-verse or topical lectures on Revelation. [Revelation 13:1-18].

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February 10, 2023


   "Law of Christ" or "Law on Hearts": What is the "Law of Christ" that is written on our hearts once we are believers? [Galatians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 9:21, James 2:8, Philippians 2:13, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Galatians 5:17].

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   Baptism of John the Baptist: Since the baptism of John the Baptist was a "baptism of repentance," was it symbolic of repentance back to The Law?
Ethiopian Eunuch: Was the Ethiopian Eunuch a Jew? [Acts 8:26-40].
Baptism of Repentance: Should we still be baptized with water, or is the "baptism of repentance" how we should think of it, no longer using water, but laying on of hands? [Acts 19:1-7, Acts 10:47].

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   Rebuking (or Cursing) Others: Is it appropriate now, to rebuke as they did in Acts? Is that the same as a curse? [Acts 13:8-10, 1 Corinthians 5:5].

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   Amillennialism: Have you heard this view of "Amillennialism" relatives the word for "living on" or "came to life?" What is your view? [Revelation 20:4-6, Revelation 13:3].
"Overlooking the Sins of the Gentiles": Does the phrase "overlooking the sins of the Gentiles" refer to them being saved? [Romans 3:25].

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   One Overall Theolgy: Is there one overall theology for the entire Bible?
"Q Source" (Resource Document): Would there have to be a source document such as "Q Source" (Quelle) or could the New Testament writers just recorded independently by inspiration?

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   Disciples & Apostles Knowledge of Jesus' Deity: Did the disciples and apostles understand that Jesus was deity or God? [Matthew 16:16, John 14:8-18, John 16:12-16, Matthew 8:27].

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   The Law of Moses: How many of the laws were given by Moses and how many were added by the Jewish rabbis later? [Mark 7:10].
God Does Not Desire Sacrifice: When scripture says that God "does not desire sacrifice" was David saying that the sacrifices are no more? [Psalm 40:6-8, Psalm 51:16-17, Hosea 6:6].

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February 13, 2023


   Millennial Views (Pre, A, Post): Could you explain the different "millennial" views? Rec: Topical lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?" (Pre, A, Post)? [Revelation 20, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].

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   Dual Natures (Positive/Negative): Can one's nature really change? [2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 7:14-25, Galatians 5:17, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 Peter 2:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16].

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   Flat Earth: Do you believe in a flat earth?
Moon Landing: Do you think we went to the moon?
The "Firmament:" Can you explain the "firmament?"

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   Pets in Heaven: Do you think that our pets will go to heaven?

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   Conversion, Salvation & Filling of the Holy Ghost: Is there any difference between conversion, salvation, and the filling of the Holy Ghost? Referenced: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards? [John 15:13].

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   Converting the Evil Ones: Why didn't God do the miracles it would take to get Sodom & Gomorrah converted in light of Matthew 11? [Matthew 11:22-24, John 20:29, Proverbs 14:34].

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   Jews Today and Jesus: Who do present-day Jews think Jesus is and why do they not believe He is Messiah?

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   Pentecost: Was the mutitude at Pentecost baptized in water or the spirit? [Acts 2].

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   Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac: Why didn't Abraham know that the sacrifice of Isaac was like the pagan sacrifices? [Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:19].

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February 14, 2023


   Walking on the Moon: Caller expresses his astonishment that Steve thinks that we may not have actually walked on the moon (which the caller did not hear correctly).

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   Tribulation: Where does "the tribulation" actually fit in? Rec: Topical lecture/"When Shall These Things Be?" and "What are we to Make of Israel?" [Matthew 24:21, Matthew 24:34, Revelation 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:4].

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   Divorce "Except for Fornication:" Could you clarify if one has to wait for a death of a spouse to be free, even if they divorced on the grounds of fornication? [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Mark 10:12, Luke 16:18, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15, Matthew 12:39, Mark 8:12, Mark 5:2-3, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39].

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   Rumors of Evil Against Another: Should we judge another based on social media accusations calling person another a rapist when no charges have been filed? [2 Corinthians 13:1-4, Deuteronomy 19:15].

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   Forgiving Abortion: Can God forgive someone involved in an abortion? [1 John 1:9].
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Isn't the sin of "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" an unforgiveable? [Mark 3:29].

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   Suicide: Following the suicide of my daughter, I want to know what the Bible say about suicide? [1 Corinthians 6:20].

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   Archaeology & Bible Manuscripts: Is there anything to support archaeological finds from monestaries?

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February 15, 2023


   Symbolism of the Galilean Wedding (Wedding at Cana): How paralleled are the events of the Galilean Wedding, the church as bride, and relative to end times? [2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 11, Matthew 25].
Insight Through Nature: Do you think that one can gain some spiritual insight and parallels from nature and culture?

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   Adam & Eve's Kids Marry One Another: Did Adam & Eve's children marry one another?

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   Proverbs Cautions About Life Choices: Could you explain the Proverb, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is the way of death?" [Proverbs 14:12, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:23].

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   Human Sacrifice in Christianity: Where does Christianity get the idea that sacrificing a human would get them to heaven? [Hebrews 10:4, John 15:13].

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   Foods That Defile: How can foods that defiled you in Leviticus (Old Testament) no longer defile you in the New Testament? [Leviticus 11:43, Mark 7:15].
Unclean Foods: Were the unclean foods the ones that might be more likely unsanitary or prone to bacteria? [Acts 10:15, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Matthew 15:11].

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   Calvinism & The Prodigal Son: Can I point to some of the parables like "The Prodigal Son", the tax collector, and "the lost coin", to counter Calvinist doctrine? [Luke 15:11-32, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15:8, Luke 13:34].

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   Conflating Ritual Cleaness: Caller attempts to correct Steve about his conflating of temple ritual.

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   Disagreeing Views; Why is there so much contention and disagreement about scriptural things that don't matter?

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February 16, 2023


   Command to Divorce: Why were the Israelites commanded to divorce their pagan wives in Ezra? [Ezra 10:3].
Concern About Racial Mixing: When the Israelites were commanded to divorce their pagan wives, was it about keeping the race pure?

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   Calvinism & Suicide: Would the fact that someone commits suicide prove that one was not elect-according to Calvinism? [1 John 3:15].

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   Sense of Humor: Do you believe that it is important to nurture a sense of humor (within reasonable boundries) and have you found any scripture that reflects God's sense of humor? [Psalm 2:4].

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   Atheist Challenging Christianity: Atheist comments "e pluribus unum" versus "In God we trust."
Atheist Challenging Gender: Do you know why men have nipples? Have you known a feminine male and vice versa?
Atheist Caller-Tax Exemptions: Atheist caller claims that atheists subsidize Christions and the churches.

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   Age of Earth & Science: Could you comment on the development of scientic technologies and the age of the earth?

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   Intermarriage in Israel: Don't you think that the reason marriage was restricted in the Old Testament so that Messiah would be born?

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   Dating Jesus' Return: Is Jesus going to come in the spring 2000 years later? [Acts 1:7, Hosea 6:2-3, 2 Peter 3:8, Matthew 24:36].

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   Bethel Baptist Church: What do you think of "Bethel Baptist Church?"

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February 17, 2023


   Hell & Immortality: Why did you not bring up the verse in Genesis about eating of the trees in the garden in your discussion of hell? [Genesis 3:22, 1 Timothy 6:16, 1 John 5:11-12].

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   Unbelievers Reading the Bible: Do you think that the unsaved can learn from the Bible, or does one need the Holy Spirit to learn from scripture? [John 20:30-31].

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   Different Paths for Jews & Gentiles: If Paul was sent to the Gentiles and the others to the Jews, wouldn't that require two different paths? [Acts 2:16-39, Acts 3:12-26, Acts 10:34-43, Acts 13:15-41, Acts 14:14-17, Acts 17:22-31, 2 Peter 3:15-16].
Peter's Preaching: Was Peter teaching that people had to be circumcised?

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   Fasting 40 Days: How was it possible that Jesus could go 40 days without eating when He fasted? How did they fast?

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   Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): What do you think about someone who says that once you are saved, you cannot lose your salvation? [2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Jude 1:21, 1 John 1:7, Romans 8:35-39, John 10:27, Hebrews 3:12, 1 John 5:11-12].

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   Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: Have you heard of the book "The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved" that suggests Lazarus as being the "the one Jesus loved" rather than John? [John 11:3-5, John 13:23, John 13:1, John 21:7, John 21:23-25].

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   Upon Death: Which is true; when I die and am absent from the body, will I be present with the Lord, or will I be raised at the sound of the trumpet? [1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:8].

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   Too Much Time Given to Atheists: Caller doesn't like that he gives atheists so much time, and sometimes cuts-off the believers who call.

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February 20, 2023


   Ecclesiastes: Who is speaking in Ecclesiastes and who wrote the book?

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   Unrighteous Mammon: What are we to learn from this verse about "unmammon of unrighteousness?" [Luke 16:9].

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   Apostasy-Perseverance in Persecution: How should we read this verse in Hebrews about possible apostasy in persecution? [Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 10:32-35, Hebrews 8:13].

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   Transgression: Is "transgression" worse than "sin?" [Psalm 51:1].

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   Eternal Home-Heaven: Do these verses indicate that we will be in an eternal home in heaven? [John 14:2, Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 6:20].

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   "Soul Sleep" or "Present with the Lord:" What difference does it make if we believe in "soul sleep" or if we are present with the Lord, since time would be suspended anyway? [2 Corinthians 5:8].
All "Israel" Will be Saved: In the scripture about "all Israel will be saved" referring to both Jews & Gentiles who believe? [Hebrews 11:26-27].

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   Suicide: Does everyone who commits "suicide" go to hell? [1 John 3:15].

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February 21, 2023


   Abortions & Church of Satan: What about the abortion clinics being opened up by the Church of Satan?

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   Disagreement or Unity in Doctrine: Is there any scripture that suggests that there can be disagreements about some of our doctrines? [1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians 4:13].
Calvinism is Evil: Do you think that Calvinism is evil because it distorts the character of God having come from Gnosticism, such as James White saying that rape is from God?

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   Parables About Money: Why do you think Jesus told so many parables about money?
Parable of the "Hidden Treasure in the Field:" Would you explain the parable of "the hidden treasure in the field?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33].

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   Christian Apologetic Books: Would you recommend Christian books on apologetics? Rec: "The Universe Next Door" (Sire) "What's So Great About Christianity" (D'Souza) "Total Truth" (Percy), Evidence that Demands a Verdict" (McDowell), "Basic Christianity" (Stott), "Mere Christianity" (Lewis).
NAR (New Apostolic Reformation): What do you think of the NAR and Bill Johnson (Bethel)? [1 Corinthians 13, Matthew 7:21-23].

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   About Salvation in Hebrews: Is Hebrews 10:39 about salvation? [Hebrews 10:39].

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   Saved by Faith Alone: As a new believer seeking truth, it seems like we are saved by "faith alone" or is works part of it also? [Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 5:21, Romans 10:9].

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February 22, 2023


   Rapture & Resurrection: Could you talk about the rapture and resurrection and how the Dispensationalists see it? Do they see two resurrections? [1 Corinthians 15:53, John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:5-6, John 5:24, Ephesians].

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   "Eternal" May Not be "Unending:" Could the argument to affirm alternate views of hell, regarding the definition of the word used for "eternal," undermine the idea of our eternal state on the new earth? [1 Corinthians 15:53, Matthew 25:46].

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   "Forsake All You Have": What does it look like to "forsake all you have to be my disciple?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33, Acts 4:32, 1 Corinthians 6:20].

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   "Ash Wednesday" & "Lent": Is "Ash Wednesday" biblical? Should I participate? (Call is almost complete before the show cuts-out and a recording begins).

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February 23, 2023


   No Condemnation for Believers: If there is no condemnation for believers, then should Christians not testify in courts of law? [Romans 8:1]

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   Islam, Koran & Allah: Is God, the Father, the same as the Muslim's Allah? [Acts 17:23-31, John 10:30].
Life as a Test: It doesn't sit well with me to think this life is a test? Is it? [2 Timothy 2:12].

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   Atheist Caller: Call gets "cut off" but Steve addresses concerns about comments from atheists.

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   Caller Not at the Phone: Steve addresses concerns about callers not staying on the phone while waiting.

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   Concerns About Pastor: Caller shares concerns about her pastor's ability to teach and his manipulation of the congregants to go forward in an altar call.

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   Atheist Caller: Evidence of God: Atheist caller regarding a comment about Christians believing in an "imaginary friend." Why is it harder to prove the existence of a deity than another human? How would you do that?
Atheist Caller: Do You Care?: Did you say that you didn't care about whether I believe in God? And why do you not care to offer evidence?

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February 24, 2023


   Atheist Caller-Science: Atheist caller suggests that Steve had no respect for science, that science is based on concensus, and abortion not being murder, women are demeaned by religion, etc.

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   Mark of the Beast & the Vaccine: If someone takes the "Mark of the Beast" (some think it is the vaccine) in order to feed their families, will they go to hell?

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   Repentance & Salvation: When does one know that they have truly repented and are saved? [1 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Peter 1:10-11].

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   Uriah: Do you think that Uriah was one of the "mighty men" in scripture that went and got the water from the well for David? [2 Samuel 23:16].

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   Discerning Spirits: What is "discerning of spirits?" [Hebrews 5:14, 1 Corinthians 14, 1 John 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:10].

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   Jehovah Witness, Baptism & Marriage in the Eyes of God: What do you think about my fiance and I looking into Jehovah Witnessing, him baptizing me and not being married legally, but only in the eyes of God?

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   Rapture & Tribulation: Do you believe in the rapture and the seven year tribulation? [Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 3, John 6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3].

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   Kingdoms in Daniel: What are the kingdoms described in Daniel 2? [Daniel 2:44, Colossians 1:13, Mark 1:15].

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February 27, 2023


   Marriage Supper of the Lamb: What is the symoblism of the characters in the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb?" [2 Corinthians 11:2, Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:7].

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   Pastor Not Giving Time to His Family: If a pastor's wife is divorcing him because he is not giving enough time to his family, what scripture can you share? [1 Timothy3:4, Matthew 10:37, Luke 14:26].

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   The Virgin Birth: Why do we take the "virgin birth" literally, since there are numerous stories and myths making similar claims? [Isaiah 7:14].

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   Jesus Revolution Movie: What did you think of the "Jesus Revelation" movie?
Walter Martin: Did you know Walter Martin? Was he part of the Jesus Movement?

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   Revivals: It seems like many Calvinist churches are skeptical of the current revival. How do I address my concern about their denial?

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   "Sacrifice" referring to Prayer: Do you know if the "sacrifices" in Jewish tradition is referring to prayers? [Daniel 12:11].

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   Counterfeit Revivals: Are you familiar with Hank Hanegraaff's book "Counterfeit Revival?"
Lonnie Frisbee: Did you know Lonnie Frisbee and about his struggle with homosexuality?

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February 28, 2023


   Hate the Sin, Not the Person: Does scripture support the hating of an evil person, like a pedofile? Can we separate the sin from the sinner? Does God love even the reprobate? [Amos 5:15, John 15:13].

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   A Sinner Pleasing God: Can a sinner please God? [Hebrews 11:6, Acts 10:4, Isaiah 64:6].
Unbelievers Pleasing God: I am hung up on Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 14:23 which indicates that without faith one cannot please God. Can you help sort this? [Hebrews 11:6, Romans 14:23, Romans 10:17, Acts 10:4].
Justification vs Pleasing God: Could you clarify the difference between "justification" and "pleasing God" as you seem to be making a distinction?

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   Homosexuality-a Worse Sin: It doesn't seem like some of our sin is as bad as homosexuality. What do you think? [Romans 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 5:12].

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   Manhattan Declaration: What do you think about the "Manhattan Declaration?" [2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Colossians 3:17].

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   Soul & Spirit: What is the difference between the "soul and the spirit", and the "joints and the marrow"? [Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 4:17].

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   Atonement: Which view of the Atonement do you hold (Satisfaction, Ransom, Moral influence, Public Justice, Penal Substitution, Christus Victor, etc.)? [1 Peter 2:21].
Ransom View of the Atonement: What do you think about the view of the Atonement that says that a ransom was paid to Satan? [1 Timothy 2:6, Mark 10:45].

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   Daughter Who is a Homosexual: I don't think it would be right for me to separate myself from my homosexual daughter, would it? [1 Corinthians 5:9-11].

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   Lutheran vs Protestant: Why is it called "Lutheran" in some places and called "Protestant" in other places?

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