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| "Princes" (Leaders, Chiefs): Does the Hebrews word in Numbers used for "Prince" have a broad meaning? [Numbers 1:44]. |
| Dying to Self: In the book, "The Crucified Self" by Tozer, "dying to self" is described as a necessity; can you explain? [Galatians 2:20, Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 16:24]. |
| Atheist Caller "The Dead Intervening": Atheist caller shares his experience and asks, do you think the dead can intervene or interact with us in anyway? [Matthew 17:2, 1 Samuel 28:15]. |
| Appropriate Age for Baptism: How does one determine when it is the appropriate time for believing children to choose to be baptized? |
| Job-Ethics & Morality: What do you think about Job practicing "ethics" and mankind's general depravity? [Job 2:3]. |
| The word "Eternity" (Olam, Aionios): Could you talk about the biblical words for "Eternal" and its application to hell? [Genesis 17, Leviticus 23, Jonah 2:6]. |
| Jesus' Words Most important: Do you think that the words of Jesus are the most important in scripture? [John 13:20]. |
| Building a Sense of Community: What can you recommend to help to build community? [Matthew 12:30-31, Matthew 22:37-39]. |
| Those "Under the Earth": Are those who "are under the earth" those that are dead? [Philippians 2:9, Revelation 20:1-3. Philippians 1:21-23]. |
| Marriage Vows-Still Binding?: Are your wedding vows still binding if you find out things about your wife you did not know before you married her? [Psalm 15:4]. |
| Christians Marrying Catholics: Did you say that it is okay for a Christian to marry a Catholic? [Amos 3:3, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18]. |
| Full Preterism & Partial Preterism: Someone is trying to introduce me to Preterism, which is heretical, but isn't there Partial Preterism? |
| 144,000 in Revelation: Why is the number specified as 144,000, and the mentioned twelve tribes don't seem to match up correctly? [Revelation 7:1-8, Revelation 14:5, James 1:1, James 1:18, John 1:47]. |
| Judas-Lost His Salvation: Can Judas' story be used to counter the "Once Saved, Always Saved" doctrine? Rec: Topical lectures; "Content of the Gospel/ Eternal Security." [Acts 1:25, John 6:70]. |
| Creation of Heaven: What is the "heaven" created in Genesis, Chapter One? [Genesis 1:8, Genesis 1:1, 2 Corinthians 12:2]. |
| Rebaptism: If someone falls away, but repents and returns to Christ, do they need to be baptized again? |
| "The Law" (Torah): Could you talk about "The Law" and the Christian (Law of Christ)? [Romans 13:9, 1 Corinthians 9:21, James 2:8, James 13:34, Matthew 22:37-39]. |
| "Satan Loosed" & Dispensationalism: Do you think the inception of Dispensationalism may be part of Satan "being loosed," because of the pervading deception? [Revelation 20:7]. |
| Rod of Iron: What is the "rod of iron" in Revelation? [Psalm 2:9, Mark 10:44, John 13:14-17. |
| Jesus-Always the Son: Was Jesus always the Son of God? [Luke 1:35, John 1:14, John 1:1]. |
| God Manifesting: Didn't God just "manifest" Himself in the bush, but He wasn't really that bush? [Genesis 18:1]. |
| Tattoos: What do you think about tattoos in these modern times? [Leviticus 19:27-28]. |
| Sinlessness in the New Earth: Why would I not sin in the New Earth? Will I still have free will? What will keep me from sinning in there? |
| Keep Knowledge to Oneself: Regarding avoiding being a fool; why should we keep our knowledge to ourselves? [Proverbs 12:23]. |
| Prophecy for Today-Matthew 24: Could you talk about this verse I saw on a license plate? [Matthew 24:34]. |
| Calvinisn-the Dead Responding: In regard to Calvinists and this verse, it seems that the spiritually dead do respond. What am I missing? [John 5:25, John 3:16, John 20:31, Romans 10:17]. |
| Transgenderism: Do you think that there is demonic influence in the rise of transgenderism? |
| Guns for Christians: Do you think it is acceptable to have guns as a Christian? [Matthew 5:39, James 4:17]. |
| Darbyism, Dallas Theological Seminary & Scofield Reference Bible: Could you explain how the Scofield Reference Bible became popular, made it into Dallas Theological Seminary, and how many seminaries are dominated by Dispensationalim? |
| Simeon & Mary's Heart Pierced: Could you explain what was meant when Simeon blessed the baby Jesus and prophecied to Mary about "piercing her heart?" [Luke 2:34-35]. |
| God's Return to the Temple: When did God and His glory (Shekinah) return to the Temple? |
| Pacifism & Self-Defense: Could you expound on the topic of self-defense in light of these particular verses? [Psalm 82:3-4, Exodus 22:2, Acts 7:60, Acts 26:14, Mar 12:31, Romans 12:19]. |
| "Mourning" & "Playing the Flute"(in Scripture): Could you explain the passage about "mourning" vs "playing the flute?" [Matthew 11:16-17]. |
| Joy (Jesus, Others, You): What do you think about Christian psychologists saying that the acronym JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) is wrong? They say it should be "Jesus, Yourself, and Others" last. Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change." [Ephesians 5:28-32, John 13:34, 1 John 3:16, Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10]. |
| Apostle's Creed: Where did the "Apostle's Creed" come from? |
| Playing Certain Worship Music: Do you think it is wrong to use certain worship music (from NAR, Hillsong & Bethel), because it is said it may be a damaging gateway? |
| Material vs Spiritual Blessings: What do you think of a pastor saying that the everyday material provisions are not the blessings referred to in John 10:10, but spiritual blessings? [John 10:1-10, Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Ephesians 1:3, Luke 3:1. Matthew 19:23-24] Dallas Willard's Ministry: What do you think about Dallas Willard's ministry and books, like "The Divine Conspiracy" and "Renovation of the Heart?" |
| God's Control Over Life & Death: Does God really have control over life and death? - Whether an accident, a soldier, a baby, a suicide, etc. [Psalm 34:7-8]. |
| The Population of the Millennium Kingdom: Who makes up the population of the Millennium - both believers and unbelievers? Rec: Topical lecture series; "When Shall These Things Be?" [Revelation 20, 2 Thessalonians 1:8]. |
| Symbolism of the Lamb of the Sacrifice: Regarding the sacrificial lamb ritual - how can we know that there is only one Messiah, since there are two lambs (the scapegoat and the sacrificial) in the Old Testament ritual? [Leviticus 16]. |
| Near-Death & After-Death Experiences: What do you think of "near-death" or "after-death" experiences? [Luke 16:19-31]. |
| Raising a Spirit from the Dead: What am I to make of the story of the spirit of Samuel being raised from the dead by the witch? I thought that was not a thing? [1 Samuel 28]. |
| Word of Faith: What do you mean by "Word of Faith?" Rec: Topical lectures; "Word of Faith." |
| Eternal Torment (Hell): Don't you think that a sentence to hell is no worse than legal human punishments such as life or death sentences? |
| The Faith of the Thief on the Cross: Do you think that the church undervalues the faith of the "thief on the cross?" |
| Dispensational Denominations: Can you explain Dispensationalism and the denominations that hold it? |
| God Only Saves the Elect: Could you enlighten me about the view that God is only going to save "The Elect?" |
| Disagreement of Doctrines (Essentials of the Faith): How important is it for my wife and I to have the same doctrines, in particular, Calvinism's "limited atonement?" Apostle's Creed & New Earth: Do you believe in the Apostle's Creed and the fact that we are coming back to the earth? |
| "The Hour is Coming & Now Is": Could you explain "the hour is coming and now is?" [John 5:25, John 5:28]. |
| Old Testament Forgiveness: How were people forgiven for their sins in the Old Testament (relative to the shedding of blood and sacrifices)? [Luke 11:50-51, Matthew 16:24, John 8:31, Matthew 28:20]. Born Again: How do you go about being born again? How Perfect Do I Have to Be?: I want to make sure I know where I am going. How perfect do I have to be? [1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:5-7]. |
| Loosing of Satan: Regarding the "Loosing of Satan," can you clarify? Do you think what we are seeing now could be part of it? |
| Pat Robertson: What do you think about the passing of Pat Robertson? |
| Good & Bad Christians: What is the difference between a good Christian and a bad Christian? [Luke 12:47-49, Ezekiel 36:26, Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10]. |
| Ten Commandment Stones: Is it possible that the Ten Commandments were written on both sides of the stone? [Exodus 32:15]. Aaron's & Moses' Rod: Was the Rod of Aaron & Moses' rod the same one? The Ark of the Covenant: Could you clarify things about the Ark of the Covenant and where the handles were and if the blood was cleaned up? |
| Pat Robertson: Was Pat Robertson a Calvinist? |
| Under Satan's Attack: Does Satan's attack indicate strength or weakness in the one he is attacking? [Job 2:3]. |
| Rebaptism: What do you think about being rebaptized? |
| Defining "Dispensationalism" Disagreement: Caller disagrees with Steve's description of Dispensationalism. |
| Blessing of One's Children: How do I relate the blessing of Isaac to my own children? Especially if some are going astray? [Genesis 27]. |
| Sin or Natural Desires: Is James 1 talking about falling to sin, or is he referring to our natural desires? [James 1:6]. |
| Sin vs Sins: You misquoted the verse about Jesus taking away the sin(s) of the world? It is singular, not plural.[John 1:29]. |
| Random Accidents & Deaths: Do you think it is God's will that people die the way they do in random accidents? [Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11-12. 1 Corinthians 11:21]. |
| "Sin" as a Person: Is it possible that "sin" is a person? [Genesis 4:7, Proverbs 6:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21]. |
| Signs of the Zodiac: What do you think about the similar personality traits of people born under the same zodiac signs? Leaving the Door Open to Spouse to Return: Could you talk about leaving the door open to a spouse to return to the marriage? |
| Keeping the Sabbath: Could you talk about why "keeping the Sabbath" is null and void for the Christian? [Hebrews 4]. |
| Open Eyes Upon Death: Does the Bible say anything about why the eyes are open when people die? |
| Celebrating Christmas: Do you celebrate Christmas? [Jeremiah 10:1-5]. |
| Two Marys: Is this the same Mary as the mother of Jesus? [Matthew 27:55, Matthew 13:55]. |
| Sin of the World: Regarding the question of the plural of sin, could John 1 be talking about the sin of unbelief? [John 1:23, John 1:8]. |
| The Truth Shared Among Various Religions: Do many religions have the same core beliefs? [2 Thessalonians 2:10, John 1:9, John 3:19]. |
| Paul Possibly Married: Do you think that Paul may have been married and left his wife for his ministry? [Mark 10:29-30, 1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 1 Corinthians 12:12-15, 1 Corinthians 9:5, Matthew 19:29]. |
| Creation's Order of Events: Could you clarify the order of events of the creation, as it seems to be contradictory in Chapter 2? [Genesis 1, Genesis 2:5, Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:19].
(Steve Gregg continues answering this question after the break even though it seems like he ended it before the break started.) |
| God Allowing Loss & Suffering: Isn't it because of the fall and sin that people have to suffer or die? Why is this so hard for people to grasp? |
| Universal Reconciliation (Hell): Would God really be the loser if some are not saved? Don't you think that it is not necessarily a loss to God if some are consigned to hell? [2 Peter 3:9]. |
| Worship Music: Caller shares concerns about worship music and continuing to buy the music of some of the bands that are misusing the funds. |
| Email for Steve Gregg: Can you share an email address for questions? Jesus Didn't Heal Everyone: Can you give me an example of when Jesus did not heal people? [John 5:3, John 5:6-9, John 11:3] |
| Differences in New Testament Quote: Could you explain why the Psalm verses quoted in Hebrews doesn't seem to have the same meaning when it is quoted? [Psalm 95:11, Hebrews 4:3, Genesis 2:1-3, Hebrews 4:10-11, Hebrews10:1-4, Hebrews 10:11]. |
| Protesting Leftist Issues: Can you advise me about participation in protests against some of the outrageous events, like "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgences," especially, in light of how the Catholic Church is dealing with the protest with superstitions and relics? |
| "Eternal Torment" vs "Another Chance" in Hell: Could you comment on this challenge to there being another chance after we die and when we are resurrected? [Philippians 3:11, 1 Timothy 6:16]. Books Not in the Canon: What do you think about the extrabiblical/ Apocryphal book, "The Acts of Paul and Thecla" and the Eastern Orthodox positive view of it? |
| Marriage/Wedding Ceremonies: Are there biblical directives regarding conducting wedding ceremonies? what about the legal aspects? [Malachi 2:14]. Perscription Drugs: Are there directives regarding prescription drugs? [Proverbs 31:6-7]. |
| Notes for Your Lectures: Do you have the notes available for the topical lectures for "When Shall These Things Be?" Rec: Matthew713.com for lecture notes. Adultery-Grounds for Divorce: Were you saying that a single act of "adultery" is not acceptable grounds for divorce? [Jeremiah 3:8]. |
| 1000-Year Millennial Reign: Could you talk about the 1000-year millennial reign, especially in light of Isaiah 11 (both your view (Amillennial) and the Premillennial Dispensational view)? Rec: Verse-by-verse teaching at TheNarrowPath.com.
[Isaiah 11, Revelation 20, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1-2, Hosea 6:5, Malachi 4:2, Jeremiah 5:6, Ephesians 2:12-19, Luke 10:19, 1 John 4:4, Romans 15:12, Luke 9:31]. |
| Trichotomy vs Dichotomy: What are your thoughts about the trichotomy vs dichotomy debate (body, soul, spirit - characteristics of mankind)? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14]. Origin of the Soul: Is the soul created (ensoulment) by God, or by the parents? |
| "Things of the World" (spiritual vs material): Regarding the "things of the world," is there a correlation between 1 John 2 and 1 Corinthians 7? [1 John 2:15-17, 1 Corinthians 7:31-34, 2 Timothy 4:10]. Compromised by Unbelieving Spouse: What if the Christian spouse is caused to compromise in life by the unchristian spouse? |
| The Birthright & the Patriarchal Blessing: Could you explain the birthrights discussed in Genesis 25 and Genesis 27? [Genesis 25, Genesis 27]. |
| Israel's Two Wives: Did Israel have two wives? [Isaiah 54:1, Acts 2:41, Galatians 4:30]. |
| Old Testament View of Resurrection & Afterlife: If all you had was the Old Testament, how would you view the resurrection and the afterlife? [Ezekiel 37, Daniel 12:2, Isaiah 26:21, Job 19:26, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:5]. The Afterlife in Scripture: Why doesn't the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, say more about the afterlife? [Psalm 23:6, 2 Timothy 1:10]. Sadducees: Did the Sadducees believe everything just ends at death - with no afterlife? |
| Natural Human Immortality: Are there any good arguments for humans being naturally immortal? [1 Timothy 6:16, 1 John 5:11, John 3:16, Romans 2:5-10, Genesis 3]. |
| Signs of a Coming Revival: Looking at the Dispensational predictions of the imminent return of Christ and the parallels in the 1940s with the Millerites, and the 70s Jesus Revolution, etc., don't you think we may be due another revival? Great Awakening & Eternal Security: Do you think that Jonathan Edwards's success in the "Great Awakening" would necessitate that they did not teach "Eternal Security" (Once Saved, Always Saved)? |
| Symbolism vs Literalism: Could you talk about the symbolism in the language ("Bride of Christ," "Body of Christ"), etc.? [1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 7:11]. |
| Moses' Wives: Did Moses marry twice? First to a Midianite woman and then a Cushite woman? [Exodus 18-19, Numbers 12:1]. |
| God's Control Over the World: Did God just let the world go after He created it, or does He manipulate everything because of His sovereignty? [Matthew 7:11, Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Isaiah 66:3-4, Jeremiah 7:31, Hosea 8:4]. |
| Blasphemy: If someone blasphemes the Holy Spirit accidentally, will they still go to heaven? [Matthew 12:31-34 |
| Genesis Creation Account Contradictions: What about the contradiction of the creation story in Genesis 1 & 2, and when the animals were formed? [Genesis 2:19]. |
| The Lord's Prayer (Forgiveness): If the Lord's Prayer is a kind of blueprint to pray, should we be asking daily not only for our daily food but for forgiveness, and daily forgive others? [James 3:2, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 1 John 2:1] |
| Eastern Orthodox-Josiah Trenham: Why would Josiah Trenham (author of Blackened Sand) say he needed a bishop when he converted to Eastern Orthodoxy? |
| Thief on the Cross-Not Born of Water: Does the verse in John 3 about the necessity of water baptism become violated in the story of the "Thief on the Cross?" [John 3:5]. Arminianism: What is the belief of Arminians (Arminianism)? |
| Baptism & The Plan of Salvation: Caller comments on baptism in Jesus' name and its inception after the death of Christ. [Acts 2:38, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9, 1 John 5:12, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. Wine or Grape Juice: Dr Vernon McGee said the wine at the wedding was really not wine, but good grape juice. Does that sound right? [1 Timothy 5:23, 1 Corinthians 11:21, John 2:10]. |
| Baptism by Fire: What does it mean to be "baptized with fire?" [Matthew 3:10-12]. |
| Government Authority: Were Christians protesting the government authorities? [Romans 13:1-3, 1 Peter 2:13-14]. |
| "Not Until All These Things Pass Away": Can you help me understand Matthew 24:34 and Jesus' reference to "not until all these things pass away?" [Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:33-34, Matthew 24:26-30, Isaiah 19:1]. |
| "Foreknew" vs "Fore-loved": What do you think about the claim that the word for "foreknew" really means "fore-loved?" [1 Peter 1:1-2, Amos 3:2. Matthew 7:22-23, John 5:42]. |
| Buddhism vs Christianity Buddhist caller discusses basic differences between the two faiths (Buddhist & Christianity) in the way truth is established (epistemology). Rec: Video; [Hebrews 11:6]. |
| Proof for the Faith: Caller comments about the evidence for belief found in science and fulfilled prophecy. Conspiracy Theories: Has interest in "conspiracy theories" always been part of Christianity? [Isaiah 8:12]. |
| Apostles Creed: What is meant by "the communion of saints" in the Apostles' Creed? "Catholic Church" vs "Roman Catholic Church:" Could you clarify the terminology of the Universal Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church? Baptism (pour or immerse): What do you think about baptizing by pouring water only on someone's head and having him make out papers? |
| "Time" in Scripture: Are you familiar with the different meanings of the words (chronos and kairos) used for "time" in scripture? [Revelation 1:1, Revelation 1:19]. |
| Selection of Books for the Bible: How did they decide which books to keep in the Bible, like when they omitted "Nag Hammadi" (Gnostic Gospels)? Should I read these books or should I avoid them? Rec: Topical Lecture; "Authority of Scripture." [Ephesians 4:14]. |
| Finding God: Do we find God, or does God find us? [Luke 15:4, Philippians 3:12, Jeremiah 29:13, Acts 17:27]. |
| Syntax (Word Order) in Greek & Hebrew Languages: Could you review the syntax (word order) of the Greek & Hebrew languages? |
| Divorce & the Unforgivable Sin: Is divorce the unforgivable sin? Are people who get a divorce, eternally damned? What is the state of the Christian who gets a divorce? Rec: Topical article; "Divorce and Remarriage." [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Matthew 12:31-32, Matthew 16:24-26]. |
| Satan's Creation: Why did God create Satan? [Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:29]. |
| Pets in Heaven: Are our beloved pets going to be in heaven? |
| Grace, Works & Obedience: How does "works" and "obedience" relate to "grace?" How would this apply to the thief on the cross? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
| Disagreement on Divorce: Caller disagrees with Steve about divorce, attributing all the scripture to a spiritual application. |
| Sting of Death & the Law: What is the phrase "power of sin is the law?" [1 Corinthians 15:56, Romans 7:7]. |
| Fasting: What makes fasting effective? Caller also requests prayer from listeners. [Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:15, Isaiah 58:6-10, Matthew 17:21, James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 7:5]. |
| Pre-Adamic Civilization and Souls: Do you think there was a pre-Adamic culture and were there souls? [Genesis 1-2, Exodus 20:11]. Timeline Between Adam and Noah: Could you comment on a timeline between Adam and Noah? Pre-Adamic Souls: Were there souls before Adam? |
| Creeds: Why are there creeds (Apostles' & Nicene)? |
| Officiating Communion (Lord's Supper): Do you have to have a minister or priest to take communion (Lord's Supper)? |
| Aramaic Bible (Peshitta): Why doesn't the western church use the Aramaic Bible (the Peshitta)? Communal Early Believers: Why do we not have a communal church like they did in the Early Church? [Luke 14, 33, Acts 2:44, Acts 4:32-35, Matthew 19:21]. |
| Qualities of a Good Church: Could you further explain the qualities of a good church? How do you assess doctrine over love, and vice versa? [Matthew 28:20, 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Titus 1:1ff]. |
| "Sin Unto Death": Can you clarify the verse about those "that sin unto death?" [1 John 5:16-17, 1 John 1:9]. |
| Eucharist & Logos: Is it possible that we misunderstand the importance of "remembrance" in the Eucharist, and what we lost at Eden?
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| John3:16: Could you clarify the variations in the translation of John 3:16, particularly "should"vs "shall" considering the different views of hell Post Mortem Salvation: Is there any biblical support for the possibility that someone may be able to repent after death and be saved? [Hebrews 9:27, Colossians 1:20]. |
| Don't Go to Bed Angry: Can you explain the relationship or contrast between these verses about not going to bed angry? [Ephesians 4:26, Psalm 4:4, Ephesians 4:31]. |
| "Good Eye" & "Lamp of the Body": What does it mean to say the "eye as a lamp of the body?" [Matthew 6:23]. |
| "Curse of Ham" & Race: Could you explain the "Curse of Ham" and how it relates to those with dark skin? Ethiopian Man: Who was the Ethiopian man? [Acts 8:26-40]. |
| Justification for Antisemitism : What do you think about antisemitism and its relationship to when the Jews said let the blood of Jesus be on us? [Matthew 27:25, Hebrews 12:24, Ezekiel 18:20]. |
| Torah Observance: Should I try to dissuade those that practice Torah observance? [Colossians 2:16-17]. |
| Denominations, Free Will & Christianity: Caller shares concern over the labels of denominations and terms for theology and doctrinal differences. [Genesis 4: Deuteronomy 30:197]. |
| Boycotting Businesses: Should Christians boycott businesses that are promoting non-Christian values, partly because we should be trying to support Christian business and be careful with our stewardship? |
| Seven Churches in Revelation: Could you explain the letters to the seven churches of Asia (Asia Minor or Turkey) in Revelation? [Revelation 1-3]. |
| "Shiny, Happy, People" Documentary: Could you comment on the new documentary "Shiny Happy People" and its critical view of homeschooling and Christianity? |
| Christians Follow the Apostles or the Spirit: If one says they are a Christian, are they following The Apostles or the Spirit? |
| "The Local Church": What do you think about "The Local Church?" |
| Being Judgmental: What is an appropriate response to my adult son who criticizes the church because of judgmentalism? [Matthew 7:1-3, Matthew 7:6, John 7:24, James 2:10, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13]. |
| Women in Church Leadership: What about women in church leadership and some who say that women cannot be "servants of God?" [1 Corinthians 11, Titus 2]. |
| Demon's Knowledge of Jesus: Is it correct to assume that the two different Greek words for "know" used in this passage about the sons of Sceva imply that the demons know Jesus better? [Acts 19:15]. |
| Two Covenants & "Adamic Covenant": Regarding the two covenants, was the first one with Adam and called the "Adamic Covenant?" |
| Women as Teaching Pastor or Preacher: Do you still hold the same position that women should not be teaching and overseers in the church? Could a woman be a preacher, but not an elder? [I Corinthians 12, Hebrews 5:12-14, 2 Timothy 2:24, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Timothy 3, Acts 18:18-28, 2 Timothy 1:5]. |
| The (Pre-trib) Rapture: Regarding "the Rapture," would you shed some light on the young girl (Margaret McDonald) in the 1800s who reinterpreted the rapture? Psychology in the Church: Where do you think the church is going with its use of psychology in church? Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change." |
| Women Teaching Men: Would you comment on my view that "women teaching men" would actually be exercising authority over them and; therefore should not be allowed? [1 Timothy 2:12]. |
| "Unconditional Love" & "Amazing Grace": Were the theological concepts of "unconditional love" and "amazing grace" developed outside the Bible? [Luke 6:28-30, Matthew 5:43-45, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:19, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
| "Called on the Name of the Lord:" What does it mean to "call on the name of the Lord?" [Genesis 26:33, 1 Corinthians 1:2]. |
| Favorite Book of the Bible: If you only had one book of the Bible, which would you choose? |
| Judgmentalism-LGBTQ: What do you think about applying the Romans' verse about not approving immorality to respond to the question of Christians being too judgmental? [Romans 1:32]. |
| Second Gathering of the Remnant of Israel: Could you explain the passage about the "remnant of Israel" a "second" time? [Isaiah 11:1, Proverbs 30:56, Deuteronomy 12:32]. |
| "Do Not Add or Subtract" from This Book: Is the scripture about not adding or subtracting from this book referring to the whole Bible or just the Book of Revelation? Christian Converting to Jehovah Witness: What do you think of a Baptist that has converted to Jehovah Witness? |
| Devil "Loosed" in the 1800s" Could you clarify what you said about the "Devil being unleashed on the earth" in the 1800s? Rec: Topical lecture series "When Shall These Things Be?" (millennium) [Revelation 20:7-9]. |
| Theonomy (Just Government Laws): What do you think of "Theonomy?" [Romans 7:12]. |
| Relaxation & Entertainment: How do you relax and use your free time - in a way to glorify God? |
| "Putting the Past Behind" & "High-calling": What "past" is suggested that we put behind us? And what is the "high-calling" of Christ? [Philippians 3:10-14, Philippians 3:4-10]. |
| Homosexuality in Church Leadership: How can I be in a church when some in leadership are practicing homosexuals? [1 Corinthians 5:12, Jude 1:7]. |
| Seventh-Day Adventism: What is the problem with Seventh-Day Adventism? [Romans 14:5, Philippians 2:12]. |
| "Faith by Hearing": Can you explain "faith by hearing" when it is not not just hearing? [Romans 10:17]. |
| Bishops Bestowing Doctrates: Do bishops have the authority to bestow titles or doctrates? |
| Speaking in Tongues: What place does "speaking in tongues" have in the Christian's life, especially if I don't understand what I am saying? [Romans 8:26]. |
| Transgender Surgery: What should a Christian doctor's position be on transgender surgery? Would it be just a matter of personal conscience? |
| "Course in Miracles": What do you think of the "Course in Miracles" (by Helen Schumcman)? [2 Corinthians 11:4]. |
| An Egocentric God: How would you respond to someone who says that God is totally self-interested and egotistical, expecting everything to be about worshipping Him? [Psalm 113:6, Psalm 8:3-9]. |
| Only One Messiah: Is there a scripture that says there is only one Messiah? [1 Timothy 2:5]. |
| Murder: Abortion & War: Isn't both "abortion" and "war" the same as murder? [Matthew 5:9]. Stopping War: Can't we be peacemakers and stop this war in the Ukraine? [Matthew 5:9]. |
| Just War: Don't you think that stopping Hitler in World War II was a "just war?" The Narrow Gate: Is the scripture about "the narrow gate" about hell or the decisions in life, and not really about the final judgment? [Matthew 7:13]. |
| Creation Week (Light & Sun): There seems to be some question about the literalness of the creation timeline, especially relative to the age of earth and the contradiction of when the sun and light are created. Can you clarify? |
| Bible Contradiction-Restriction on Food Sacrificed to Idols: Could you clarify the contractions about dietary restrictions, specifically of Paul not really having a problem with those that eat meat sacrificed to idols in contrast to the letter in Revelation 2? Is there concern over the dietary laws (such as Kosher laws)? [Revelation 2:20, I Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 10, Acts 15, Galatians 2:11, Romans 14:14. |
| Marriage Licenses & Vows: Do Christians have to get a marriage license and obey the law of the land? [Matthew 19]. |
| Books Not Included in the Bible: Is there any value in reading the books that were not included in the Bible? |
| Trespasses & Bearing Anothers Burdens: Are the trespasses mentioned here the same as the burdens in Galatians 6:1-2? [Galatians 6:1-2, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 25:36-40] Accidental Trespass vs Intentional Sin: would there be any difference between an accidental trespass and an intentional sin in how you might try to restore someone? [Galatians 6:1-2]. A.W. Tozer & Mystic Fredrick William Faber: In Tozer's book, "The Pursuit of God", he seems to be endorsing a mystic by the name of Fredrick Faber. What do know about him? |
| Those Raised from the Dead in the Bible: What was the significance of people being raised from the dead in the New Testament? Were they unsaved? |
| Marriage without a License: What do you think about a cohabitating couple just saying their vows before two witnesses instead of getting a license to avoid some financial penalities of a legal wedding? |