Go to The Narrow Path Ministry Login Sign Up Contact Matthew713 About << April 2023 View all months June 2023 >>
| Holding Back from God: Can I hold reservations or a plan B, if I am skeptical that God will be there for me and meet my need, and still be found acceptable to God? [Philippians 3:14-15]. |
| Giving Money at Church: Is it acceptable if you are giving your time and effort to the church instead of giving your tithe (money)? [Luke 12:48, Matthew 6:21]. |
| Renewing Our Minds: What do you think about this pastor's explanation of what scripture means about the "renewing of our minds," particularly as it related it to science and the physical restoration of the brain? [Romans 12:2, Romans 6:7-8]. |
| Loving God with No Free Will in Heaven: If we have no free will in heaven, then is it really love, since we have no real choice about it? [Galatians 5:17]. |
| Faith & Religion: How do you tell when your religion is out of balance and becoming unhealthy? [James 1:27, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 9:13]. |
| Leading of the Holy Spirit: How do you tell when it is your own mind (Bible-informed mind) and the leading of the Holy Spirit? [Acts 11:27-28, Acts 21:10-13]. |
| Cessationism-Text Proof: Could you clarify the meaning of “When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away†relative to "Cessationism?" [1 Corinthians 13:8]. |
| The Water, the Spirit & the Blood: Would you talk about "the Water, the Spirit, and the Blood" in scripture? [1 John 5:6-8, John 15:27, John 19:34]. (Caller's audio is very poor.) |
| Eternal Security (Once Save, Always Saved): Would you comment on the concept of "eternal security" relative to the Roman's passage that says "nothing can separate from the love of God?" [Romans 8:38-39, John 6:37-40]. |
| "Vessel to Vessel": Could you talk about the meaning of the verse "pouring from vessel to vessel?" [Jeremiah 48:11-12]. |
| Man's Change of Heart: Can man change his heart? [Psalm 119:11]. Stumbling vs Practising Sin: If we all stumble, but scripture says he who sins is not born of God, how do we explain that? [James 3:2, 1 John 3:9]. |
| Three Witnesses-Water, Blood, Spirit: What do you think of my thoughts about the witnesses; water, the blood and the Spirit? |
| Love your Enemies: Don't you think that scripture requires us to learn to love our enemies? [Job 42:9-10, Galatians 5:14, Psalm 82:6, Philippians 2:3-4, Luke 6:35, Romans 12:10]. |
| New Wine Skins: Would you elucidate on the passage about pouring wine into new wine skins? [Matthew 9:16-17, Isaiah 58:3-7]. |
| Fear of Losing One's Salvation: How can I deal with my fear of sinning too much and losing my salvation? [Matthew 18:21-22, John 15:13]. |
| Jesus' Genealogy: Why are we given both Joseph and Mary's genealogies, and how does the line of Jospeh relate to Jesus'? [Luke 3, Matthew 1, Jeremiah 22:28-30]. |
| Pauses & Breaks in Early Manuscripts: Where would one go to see the original breaks in the original Greek manuscripts? |
| Divorce & Reconcilation: Can the offending party or the one at fault in a divorce ever get married again? [Matthew 19]. Getting Married When Drunk: Is a marriage that takes place while the two are drunk, is the covenant still binding? |
| Israel: "The True Vine": Why isn't it taught in churches that Jesus is the new Israel? [John 15:1, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:29, John 15:6, Romans 11:17-24, John 8:44]. |
| Evil Roots of All: Doesn't scripture imply that we have to do something evil to be evil and not that we are naturally evil from the beginning? [Psalm 51:4, 1 John 3:7, John 8:44, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:9-10]. |
| Complete Sinlessness After Conversion: What do you say to someone who claims that people cannot sin anymore after a true conversion? [Matthew 18:22, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 2:13, James 5:19, Hebrews 10:26, Hebrew 8:12, Jeremiah 31:34, Hebrews 7:27]. |
| Witnessing to Mormons & Jehovah Witnesses: How should one kindly respond to people caught in cults, such as, Mormons and Jehovah Witneses, since the Lord loves them, too? |
| The Great White Throne of Judgment: What is "The Great White Throne of Judgment?" [Matthew 25:31, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:11-15]. |
| Samaritan Woman: How was the Samaritan woman able to recognize that Jesus was a Jew and not a Samaritan? |
| Ministry of Myles Mynroe: What do you think of the ministry of Myles Munroe? |
| Study Various Views: Caller shares how valuable it is to use reference books that present opposing theological positions and checking the context of proof texts. |
| Satan-Not a Fallen Angel: Did you say that Satan is not a fallen angel? |
| Four Beasts in Daniel 7: Could you review the symbolism of the four beasts in Daniel 7? [Daniel 7]. |
| The Thief in "Paradise": In light of the various translations of the word, "paradise", is the thief in "paradise" in the past, present or future? [Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2, Revelation 22:1-5, Acts 2:27, Psalm 16:10]. |
| Getting out of Hell: Could you spell the names of the teachers from church history that taught one could get out of hell (Origen, Clement of Alexandria)? |
| Women Not in the Image of God: Are women also created in the image of God? [Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 11:7]. |
| Jesus' Death: Is Jesus talking about his own death when he says there is "a time coming when no one can work?" [John 9:4-5, Matthew 5:14, 2 Peter 1:19]. |
| Death of the Saints: Would you talk about the death of the saints being precious in the sight of God? [Psalm 116:15, Genesis 6:5]. |
| Anti-faith Statements in Prayer: Would you comment on compromising "anti-faith" statements that often follow a prayer, such as, when one requests healing, and follows with the qualification of "if it is God's will?" [2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7, James 5:15, John 6:40, 1 John 5:14]. |
| Keeping Your Word (Promises) & Broken Trust: How does God view our keeping our promises and letting others know when they failed to do so? [Ecclesiastes 5:5, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 5:34]. |
| Origen's View of Hell: I disagree with the way you present Origen’s view of Hell: Universal Reconciliation. [Philippians 2:11]. Jesus Praying for the Disciples: Is Jesus' prayer still applicable to us the way it was for the disciples in John 17? [John 17:6-19]. |
| Universal Reconciliation: Can you give the scriptures that support the view of hell called, Universal Reconcilation? |
| Angels having Sex & Pastor's Defensiveness: Could you help me with the defensiveness of my pastor when I questioned his presentation about fallen angels having sex with humans? [Genesis 6:4]. |
| God's Omnipotence: If God is omnipotent, why can't He just forgive everybody? [2 Corinthians 5:19, Psalm 120:6-7, Ephesians 2:14]. |
| "Know" or "No": Doesn't using just the word leave the possibility of being misunderstood? |
| Corinthian's Sin-Post Conversion: Are these believers still committing sins of their past after they were baptized? [2 Corinthians 12:20-21, 2 Corinthians13:1-2]. |
| Jesus or Satan in Charge on Earth: Could you talk about the contradiction of Satan being the ruler of this world and yet, scripture indicates that Jesus has been given all authority on earth? [John 14:30, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 15]. |
| Repentance from Hell: Could you deal with the scripture in Hebrews and the uncrossable chasm described in hell in the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man, that appear to contradict the possibility of someone possibly repenting in Hell? [Hebrews 9:27, Luke 16:19f, Revelation 20:14]. |
| Daniel's Prophecy: Could you explain who "they" are and what it means to "mingle themselves with other men?" [Daniel 2:43]. |
| Sacrifices in Genesis: Why are they offering sacrifices in Genesis before Leviticus has been given? [Hebrews 11:4, Luke 11:50f]. |
| Hell is Eternal: Caller warns callers that there are many verses that make it clear that hell is irrefutably eternal. Rec: Steve's Book; "Three Views of Hell" or topical lectures on the "Three Views of Hell." [Genesis 2:17, Ezekiel 18:20, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 20:14]. |
| Deliverance Ministries: Do you think it is dangerous to get caught up in some deliverance ministries, as I was told that my yawning was demons coming out? |
| Deaths from Guns: Why do people blame the guns for killing people, when it is the person handling the gun? |
| "Knowing" in Scripture: Would you talk about the various meanings and implication of the word for "knowing?" [Matthew 7:23, John 4:5-30]. |
| Women Pastors (Ministers, Elders): What do you think of women as pastors? [Acts 14, Acts 20:18, 1 Peter 5:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:25-29, Judges 4:8-9]. |
| Natural Laws vs the Supernatural Realm: Is there a supernatural law or order in the spiritual realm, like the natural laws in our natural world? |
| God's Care for His People: In scripture are we to more faith in God, or in His promises. Is it God's character or His promises that assures us of His care and provision for us? [Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:9-10, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 37:35]. |
| Nadab and Abihu & Strange Fire: How does the story of Nadab and Abihu apply to us today? [Leviticus 9-10]. |
| Oneness & Trinitarians: Don't both Oneness and Trinitarian Pentecostals believe in the filling of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues? |
| Cremation: Is there anything wrong with being cremated? [James 2:26, Genesis 3:19, 1 Corinthians 3:17]. |
| Calvinist: Election, Self-Selection: How is it that Calvinist's seem to self-select to be of the "elect?" God Remembering His Covenant: Does God remember His covenant forever? [Psalm 105:8, Deuteronomy 28]. |
| Regarding Views of Hell: How do you interpret Matthew 25 about everlasting punishment in light of the alternate views of hell? [Matthew 25:46]. God's Wrath vs God's Love: Isn't God's love for his own, equal to His wrath for His enemies? [John 3:16]. |
| Jesus-to Hell or Paradise: If Jesus went to paradise with the thief that day, how could He also go to hell, as we have been taught? |
| God's Name-Jehovah: Could you clarify the necessity of calling God by His name, "Jehovah," rather than one of His titles? |
| Taking From the Gentiles: Is Jesus talking to Gentiles in the 3rd book of John when he is talking about not taking anything from the Gentiles? [3 John 1:7, Ephesians 2:15]. Chronology of 1st, 2nd & 3rd John: What do you think the chronology of the writing of 1st, 2nd, 3rd books of John? |
| Antichrist's Awareness: Does the Antichrist actually know who he is, or is he so deluded, that he may be unaware of it? [1 John 2:18-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, Revelation 13:1-18, Matthew 16:23]. |
| Tithing for Christians Today: Are we, as believers today, supposed to be tithing? [Matthew 23:23, Malachi 3:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2]. |
| Catholics Not Saved: Why does Calvary Chapel teach that Catholics are not saved? |
| Self-Improvement Techniques: As a Christian, is it acceptable to practice self-improvement techniques, like the "power of positive thinking" and such? [Jeremiah 2:13, Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31-32]. |
| Christ as "The Word": In learning of the Quakers, it seems that The Word is more than the biblical text, but is the Spirit, as well. Are you familiar with this? [Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 1:9]. |
| The Gnostics: Did you say you are writing about "The Gnostics?" |
| Evangelism Tracts and Comic Books: Do you think that your comic books are good tools for evangelism and discipleship? Sinner's Prayer: Don't you think there is implication of a "Sinner's Prayer" in Romans 10? [Romans 10:9-13, Joel 2:32]. |
| Lame Man Went into the Temple: When the healed lame man went into the temple, would that have been the first time he had been in there? [Acts 3:1-10]. |
| God's Intervention in Suffering: If we are judged by our works, why doesn't God intervene more often to prevent some of the suffering? [2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 11:30]. |
| The "Passion Translation": What are you thoughts on the "Passion Translation" of the Bible? |
| Imitation of Christ: What do you think about the verse where scripture directs us to follow Christ (quite literally) as His servants? [John 12:26]. |
| Forgiveness & Separation in Family Relationships: If we have forgiven some, but they continue to persecute you, do you have to continue to be around them? [Mark 11:25, Luke 17:3-4, Acts 7:60, Matthew 18:22]. |
| Greek for "Everlasting" & "Punishment": Caller challenges Steve's explanation of the Greek meanings of the words, "everlasting" and "punishment?" [Matthew 25:46]. |
| Fruit of the Spirit (Maturing & Patience): How do I get more fruit in my life? [Galatians 5:22-23, John 16:1-2, Psalm 1:3, Mark 4:1-20, 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 6:7-9]. |
| Ordination of Pastors: What does it mean to be ordained, as a pastor? |
| The Command to Love: Why would we be commanded to love, if there is no law against love? [Galatians 5:22-24] |
| Seven Spirits: Are the seven spirits mentioned in Revelation related to the seven gifts of the spirits? [Revelation 3:1, Revelation 1:4, Isaiah 11:2, Revelation 5:6, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:7-16]. |
| "Ransom" for Many: Regarding the "ransom," was Jesus the only one who paid it? [1 Timothy 2:26, Mark 10:45, Romans 6:20, Isaiah 43:3]. |
| Mark of the Beast & Sealed by the Spirit: What is the application of the Mark of the Beast? Are we sealed with the Holy Spirit? [Revelation 7:1-8, Revelation 13:16, Revelation 14:9, I John 4:19]. |
| Leah's Eyes: Did Leah have blue eyes (or weak eyes)? [Genesis 29:11]. |
| Leaving the Jehovah Witnesses: If I leave the Jehovah Witneses, my wife will likely leave me, and I will be shunned by everyone I have known my entire life. Please advise. |
| "This Generation Will Not Pass Away": Could you help me with this verse about "this generation will not pass away before all these things take place?" [Mark 13:30]. |
| God's Vengeance vs God's Love: Can you help me deal with the contradiction between the Old Testament God that seems to be vengeful, but we say he is a God of Love? [Leviticus 9:22-24, Acts 12:23, Acts 5:1-11, Exodus 23:4-5, Proverbs 25:21]. |
| Election (Calvinism) - "We all" and "us": Can you help clarify who the "we all" and "us" and "you" are being addressed? Couldn't it be everyone? [Ephesians 1:4-5]. |
| Baptism & the Lord's Supper: What does it mean to be baptized and do I have to be baptized to take the Lord's Supper? |
| David's Sins Not Condemned: Why are some sins called sin that are not, and sins in the Old Testament are not condemned, like David's sins and concubines? [Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 5:1]. |
| Indwelling & Relationship: Could you discuss the meaning of the terms "indwelling" and "relationship" in scripture? [I John 3:24, I John 4:13, John 14:17]. |
| Temple vs Synagogue: What is the difference between the Temple and the synagogue? [Acts 16:13]. |
| Woman "Encompasses Man": Can you explain "when a woman encompasses a man?" What is the context? [Jeremiah 31:22, Isaiah 43:19, Jeremiah 31:31]. A Future for Israel?: Could this scripture in Jeremiah 31, indicate that there is a future for Israel? [Jeremiah 31:37, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:6]. |
| Teachings of Jesus: What do you do with all these teachings of Jesus? [John 8:31]. |
| "Every Knee Shall Bow": Do you think that "every knee shall bow" refers to voluntarily bowing and is this support for Universal Reconcilation? [Philippians 2:10, Romans 10:9, Isaiah 45:23]. |
| Leaving a Calvinist Church: How do I navigate leaving my Calvinist church, espeically in light of being asked to not share views that don't agree with Calvin? |
| God's Vengeance in the Old Testament: Why didn't you answer the lady about why God seems so vengeful in the Old Testament? [John 14:9, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:3]. |
| Biblical Archaeolgy: What do you think about Ron Wyatt and all the biblical archaelogical finds he says he has located? |
| Made for the Day of Doom: What do Calvinists have to say about the verse "God has made all things, even the evil for the day of doom?" [Proverbs 15:4]. |
| Forgiveness-"Seventy Times Seven": I disagree with you about the meaning of the phrase "seventy times seven" implying that we are to forgive an infinite number of times. [Matthew 18:22]. |
| Augustine & Calvinism: Why didn't the entire church become Calvinist if the church father, Augustine, was so influencial? |
| "The Sin" & "the Sinner": Are "sins" separate from "the sinner" as in the phrase "Love the sinner, hate the sin." [Romans 5:8]. God Loves & Hates: Can God love and hate at the same time? [John 15:13]. |
| Discernment & Man of God: Caller shares her experience with trusting that someone has discernment and claimed to be a "Man of God." |
| Jeremiah-"Remembering the Children": Would you talk about the passage and "remembering the children" in the judgment in Jeremiah? [Jeremiah 17:1-10]. One World Currency: Would you comment on the "one world currency" or cashless society? [Daniel 7:25, Revelation 13:17]. |
| Grace vs Obedience: What do you think about Tozer's quote about too much emphasis on "grace?" [Hebrews 12:14, Acts 5:29, 1 John 3:7-10, Titus 2:11-12, Matthew 18:23-35]. |
| Jehovah Witnesses: Could you help me with talking to Jehovah Witnesses? Rec: Topical lectures; "Knowing God"; "Trinity" & "Deity of Christ". |
| Manifestations of the Holy Spirit: Is the Holy Spirit the same in the Old Testament continuously from the beginning through the New Testament? [Joel 2:28, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:7]. |
| God's Wrath, Fallen Angels & the Nephilim: What do you think about the view that fallen angels caused the human race to be tainted(Nephilim) which led to God's wrath and judgment on anyone from that seed? [Genesis 6:4]. |
| Baptism: Why are we baptized? [1 Corinthians 10:1, Romans 6:4-5, 1 Peter 3:20-21]. |
| The Kingdom Has Come and is Developing: Though the Kingdom has come, is the Kingdom not fully realized, like our salvation is not fully realized yet? [Philippisans 2:10-11, Revelation 14:15]. AntiSemitism Among Supersessionists: So how is it that some think that those who believe in Supersessionism (Replacement Theology) are also antisemitic? |
| Jesus is the Vine & the True Israel: Could you sort out the scriptures about Jesus as the true Israel or the church? [John 15:1-5, Galatians 6:16, Philippians 3:3, Galatians 3:16, Exodus 4:22, Isaiah 5:7, Galatians 3:7-9, Galatians 3:28-29]. |
| Moses' Father-in-law: What do you know about Moses' Father-in-law name's, as he is called by different names? |
| Praying in Public Rather Than a Closet: How can you respond to evangelists praying in public, rather than in a closet as Jesus said? [Matthew 6:6, John 17]. |
| The Ambiguity of an Eternal Hell: Should we be leaving the concept of whether hell is eternal ambiguous? [Matthew 23:15, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21]. |
| Fullness: Would you comment on the use of the word "fullness" and its implications? [Romans 11:12, Romans 11:25, Romans 11:7, Genesis 28:15, Genesis 11:26]. Remnant of the Jews & Time of the Gentiles: When will the "fullness of the Gentiles' take place and how will the remnant of the Jews be saved? [Zechariah 13:8, 1 Peter 1:7]. |
| God Changes His Mind: Does God change His mind? [Numbers 22:12, Numbers 22:20]. |
| "Gave" His Only Son: In the scripture where it says that God gave His son, is it the giving of Him, eternally? [John 3:16]. |
| Paul's Political Authority: Did Paul have political authority to go to Damascus? I was told that he did not. |
| Religiousness: Doesn't it seem like some people get caught up in religiosity instead of just being in their faith? [Mark 12:30-31, John 13:34-35, Matthew 23:23]. |
| Organization of the Bible & Psalms: Could you review why the Bible was organized like it was, specifically the Psalms? [Psalms 42-43]. Chronology of the Bible: Were the books of Corinthians the first books of the New Testament? |
| Total Depravity: What do you think about teaching that being "poor in spirit" is referring to "total depravity?" [Matthew 5:5]. |
| Eastern Orthodox Church I am thinking of being baptized into the Eastern Orthodox Church ... would you give me your perspective. [Ephesians 2:20, Matthew 23:8, Ephesians 1:23, 1 Peter 2:5 2 Timothy 2:2]. |
| Eastern Orthodox Church & Baptism: Caller shares his experiences in the Eastern Orthodox Church, both good and bad (healing and baptism). Church Discipline: How should I be dealing with a friend who is drinking and has some other apparent sin in his life? [Galatians 6:1] |
| Church of Christ Baptism: Is baptism in the Church of Christ acceptable? Sexless Marriage: Is a totally sexless marriage grounds for divorce? [Matthew 18:15-17]. |
| Sleep Paralysis & the Demonic: Do you know if "sleep paralysis" has anything to do with demonic activity? |
| Saved (Many or Few): Can you help me understand how some use scripture to indicate that there are only a few who will be saved, when some verses indicate that there will be many? [Matthew 7:14, Revelation 7:9, Luke 13:23]. |
| Praying for the Unsaved: How should we be praying for the unsaved, but not force it upon them? [Luke 13:34, Isaiah 5:4, Isaiah 66:4, Acts 26:19, James 4:3, Acts 2:37, Acts 7:54]. |
| About Salvation: Is the parable of the "Lost Sheep" in Luke 15 talking about salvation? [Luke 15:4-5]. |
| Demonic Dreams: Caller shares her experience with demonic dreams. Frequency of Communion (Eucharist): Is it okay to have communion only once every few months? |
| Catholic: Did you say that Peter was a Catholic? |
| Daily Sin: Do we sin every day? [I John 3:4-10. 1 John 2:1, 1 John 3:8]. |
| Taking it (the Kingdom) by Force: What does "the Kingdom is taken by force" mean in Matthew 11? Could it be the difference between the way it was taken in the Old Testament and the New? [Matthew 11:12-13, Luke 16:16]. "Do Not Touch Me": Is it possible that the "Do not touch me" parallels the "Holy of Holies" rites when the high priest could not be touched before entering? [John 20:17, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9:28]. |
| Book-Silva Mind Control: What do you think of the book, "Silva Mind Control?" [John 8:36]. |
| One God & Jesus as God: Could you point out some scriptures that clearly say that there is one God and that Jesus is God? [Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 43:10, 1 Corinthians 8:4, I Corinthians 8:6, John 17:3, John 1:14]. |
| Women Teaching: What do you think about women teaching in other contexts, such as schools? [1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 3, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Corinthians 14:1]. |
| Hagar's Destination: Why does the angel ask where Hagar is going? [Genesis 16:8, Genesis 18:20-23, Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9]. Personal Testamonies: Should I mention my terrible past in my testimony when sharing about Christ? [1 Corinthians 7:20, Romans 6:21, Philippians 3:12-14]. |
| Characters in Scripture named "Jesus": How many people are there in the Bible named Jesus? Isn't there someone who pretends to be Jesus? Why do some say, Jesus, the Christ, if there is not another one? [Acts 19:13-15]. |
| Resources on Ecclesiology: What are some good resources "ecclesiology"? A Healthy Church: What do you think is necessary to have a healthy church? |
| Judgment Day & Our Good Works: Since "Judgment Day" is about judging by works and who the sheep and goats are, and not just receiving rewards, yet we are sealed by the Holy Spirit, why do we to have to be judged? [Romans 2, Matthew 25, Matthew 12:36, Luke 12:47-59, Luke 19:19]. |
| Doing Business with a Satanist: What about doing business with a Satanist? [2 Corinthians 6:14-18]. |
| New Jerusalem: Is the "New Jerusalem" already created? Are people already living there? Is it a literal place? [Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 21:21]. The Baptism of John the Baptist: What is the difference between the baptism of John the Baptist and what we do now in baptism? [Acts 19:1-5, 1 Corinthians 10:2]. |
| Bible Translation Evaluation (Pet Peeves): What are some of your "pet peeves" when assessing Bible translations?[Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 4:22-24]. |
| Why Worry if Sins are Already Paid?: Why do I still feel like I need to avoid every little sin, if my sins are already paid? [Matthew 26:41]. |
| Fallen Angels & Demons: What are your thoughts about demons being fallen angels, especially in light that they are bound? [Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 9:14-16]. |
| Blood Sacrifice: Why did God require a "blood sacrifice," like the pagans? [Genesis 3:21, Genesis 4:4, Genesis 8:20-22, Romans 3:23, Revelation 13:8]. |
| God Not Looking So Good: How do you deal with Moses looking more noble than God in Exodus 32? [Exodus 32:14, Genesis 18:16-33, Jeremiah 18:7-10]. |
| "That Which is Perfect Comes": Why does Paul stick in the comment about "that which is perfect comes, now seeing darkly in a mirror, and being fully known" in the middle of the Love chapter? [1 Corinthians 13:9-12]. Strange Lips &Tongues: Could you comment on 1 Corinthians 14, and the use of tongues ....[1 Corinthians 14:21, Isaiah 28:11-12, 1 Corinthians 14:2-5, 1 Corinthians 14:28]. |
| Tongues & Interpretation: Since the person who is speaking in tongues knows what he is saying, why doesn't he interpret it for the church? Job's Story including scenes in Heaven: How can someone know what was happening behind the scenes in heaven in the book of Job? [Job 1-2, 1 Kings 22, Zechariah 3]. |
| The Future Kingdom & Earth: Is the land of earth and the Kingdom only for the future? [Colossions 1:13]. Jesus Not Yet King: Is it a Dispensational thing to say that Jesus is not yet on the throne? [Colossians 1:13, Matthew 28:18, Romans 1:16-17]. |
| Already Forgiven for All Sin: What do you think about the teaching that we don't have to ask for forgiveness because we have already been forgiven? [1 John 1:7-9]. |
| Visions of People (or Spirits): Caller shares his experience of seeing a vision of people (or spirits). |
| Definition of "Glory": Could you define what "glory" means? [John 17, Hebrews 1:3]. Studying the Bible: Do you recommend a particular way to study the Bible? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures at the website. |
| "Being Saved" Contradictions: It seems that sometimes there is contradictory information about being saved (faith and/or works)? [James 2:14-26, Luke 18:9-14]. |
| Current Events (Pride Month): Could you offer some wisdom about challenging attitudes and current events and how to speak wisely in response to such things as "Pride Month?" |
| Casting Lots: Have you ever used the lot to make a decision? Is it a legitimate thing to do? [Proverbs 16:33, Acts 1:23-26, Joshua 18:6]. |
| Purgatory: Where do Catholics get the concept of Purgatory? [Matthew 5:26, Matthew 18:34] |
| Long-term Unmarried Cohabitation & Fornication: What should I do if my pastor (and others) have asked me to stop speaking to an older couple about their fornication in light of their long-term cohabitation? [1 Corinthians 6:9-11]. |
| God's Omnipresence: If some will be shut out and away from the presence of the Lord, how then can God be omnipresent? [2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Acts 3:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:8]. Added Words to Bible Manuscripts: Where can I get a Bible that doesn't add words that are not there in the Greek? Rec: Greek or Hebrew Interlinear. |
| Debating a Rabbi: Have you ever debated a rabbi? if you were to do so, what would be your talking points? Defending the New Testament to Jews: How would you defend the New Testament to rabbis and other Jews? [Isaiah 53, Isaiah 7:14]. |
| Disagreement on the Word of Faith Doctrine: I don't understand why you are so hard on the "Word of Faith" ("Prosperity") doctrine. Rec: Topical lectures: "Word of Faith." [Luke 12:21, Acts 3:6, Matthew 19:24]. |
| Kenneth Copeland: I don't think I have ever heard you explain why you think Kenneth Copeland isn't a Christian. Can you give specifics? [Matthew 19:24, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
| One's Past Doesn't Matter: How would you counsel someone who claims one's past doesn't matter when entering a relationship with them? |
| The Secret Rapture: Would you help me with scriptures about "the rapture;" the word for "cloud", "parousia"(the 2nd coming), & the word, "raptura?" [Acts 1:9-1, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, John 6:39, John 6:40, John 6:44, John 6:54, John 12:48]. |
| Taking a Plea Bargain: When you got that call about the guy who did not want to take a plea bargain; what about the verse about quickly agreeing with your adversary? [Matthew 5:25, Matthew 5:40]. |
| Legal Courts & Separation: Can you counsel me regarding my disinterest in pursuing my wife to restore our marriage while we are separated due to the legal ramifications and messy complications. |
| Words from the Lord: Someone told me they received a Word from the Lord; He wants me to be private (stay off social media, etc.) and that God wants His return for His investment. |
| Son of God: Is it possible that the declaring of Jesus as "The Son of God" at the resurrection is to confirm the fullness of the replacement of Adam (the 2nd Adam)? [Acts 31, Hebrews 1, Luke 1:35, Luke 3:38, Romans 1:4, Psalms 2:7, Acts 13:33]. "Bone of My Bone" Symbolism: Is there a parallel between the way Eve is created and the coming of Jesus? |
| Millennium & Peaceful Kingdom Imagery: If the millennium is the "church age" and is equal to Isaiah's "messianic age," does the lamb, wolf, and lion peaceful imagery contine on after Jesus' return on the New Earth? [Malachi 4:2, Ephesians 2:11-22, Daniel 7:1-7, Jeremiah 5:6]. |
| Immutable (Unchanging) God: Could you explain the apparent contradiction with the claim that Jesus/ God never changes, but when Jesus came, He "emptied Himself?" [Genesis 18:1ff, Philippians 2:7-11]. |
| Serving Money (Mammon): How can you make money and not serve mammon (money)? |
| Born Again & a New Creation: As a new Christian, can you explain being "born again" and the concept of a "new creation?" [John 14:16, John 14:23, 2 Peter 1:4]. |
| Christians Who Commit Suicide: What does the Bible say about Christians who commit suicide? |
| After Death: What happens to us after we die? [Luke 16:19-31, Philippians 1:21-26, 2 Corinthians 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ecclesiates 9:5]. |
| "America" Not in the Bible: Why isn't America mentioned in the Bible? |
| Translations from Greek: Why don't the translators work for the language of the Jews, rather than Greek? |
| Political Comment from Steve: Caller critiques Steve's uncharacteristic comment about "politics." |
| Discouraged-Not Living Up to the Standard: What kind of encouragement can you give, as I feel that I cannot live up to the standard presented in your books, "Empire of the Risen Son," especially in light of being married to an unbeliever? [Isaiah 50:10, 2 Corinthians 8:12] |
| Judgment-Directly to Hell: How can we justify unbelievers going directly to hell based on the story of "Lazarus & the Rich Man?" [Hebrews 9:27-28, John 5:28-29, Matthew 25]. |
| Jesus Went to Hell: Is there anything in scripture that indicates that Jesus went to hell, though it is in the creeds? [Acts 2:25-28 Psalm 16:8-11, Ephesians 4:9, Psalm 139:15, I Peter 3:19, 2 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 1:10-11]. |
| Judas: In Revelation 21, is Judas named as one of the apostles, and why do they say the "apostles of the Lamb? [Revelation 21:14, Acts 1, John 13:20, Ephesians 2:20]. Judas Forgiven: If Judas was predestined to betray Jesus, but he was remorseful, is it possible that Judas could've been forgiven and did not go to hell? [Matthew 26:50]. |
| William Brannon (Cult): What about my family who is involved with the "William Brannon" ministry. [Malachi 4:5, Revelation 10:7]. |
| Cremated Believers: In regard to the resurrection, do I need to be concerned about having cremated my mother? |
| Synchronicities & Miracles: What do you know about synchronicities and miracles? |
| Quickened: Do you know of anyone who has been quickened? [Ephesians 2:1-10, John 5:21]. |