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| Movie: "Sound of Freedom": Steve recommends the movie "Sound of Freedom," the true story of Tim Ballard who is bringing child-trafficking to light. |
| Praying Better (More and Longer): If you want to pray more and longer, what do you say for more than about ten minutes? [Isaiah 42:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14, Matthew 6:7-8]. |
| The Millennium: Could you explain "The Millennium?" Has it already happened, and if so, when did it take place? [Revelation 20, Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Psalm 50:10-12, 2 Peter 3:8, Psalm 90:4, Psalm 84:10]. Spirits in Prison: Could you explain the passage about Jesus preaching to the "spirits in prison?" [1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 1:10-12]. |
| Martyrs Vengeance: Why would martyrs in heaven be concerned about vengeance if they are in heaven? [Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 20:5-6]. Bodies in Heaven: Will we be given some kind of body in heaven, or will we just be spirits, until the resurrection and our bodies are raised and renewed? |
| Afterlife: What happens to us when we die? Do we just rest until we are raised? [2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Samuel 28:15, Hebrews 10:20, Luke 23:43]. |
| The Destiny of the Remote Peoples (Heathen): What happens to those people who live in remote areas that have never heard of Jesus? [1 Peter 1:17, John 3:19-20, 1 Corinthians 4:5]. |
| "Antichrist" vs "The Antichrist:" Could you explain why some of the translations say just "antichrist" and others says "the antichrist?" [1 John 2:18]. "The Last Hour": Does "the last hour" refer to A.D.70? [1 John 2:18]. |
| Israel (1948 or Pentacost): Does the passage "nation born in one day" refers to Israel in 1948 or the church at Pentecost? Rec: Topical lectures; "What are We to Make of Israel?" [Isaiah 66:8]. |
| Jesus' and Boats: Did people share their boats, and do you think that Jesus spent much time boating? |
| Powers, Principalities & Rulers: "Principalities, powers, and rulers" in Ephesians define against whom we should fight? Can you clarify the difference between them? [Ephesians 6:12, Titus 3:1, Daniel 10:13]. |
| Struggle & Living in Obedience: Is the struggle one experiences living the Christian life typical until the resurrection, and naturally brings the question, "Why did you make me like this?" [Romans 7-9, Romans 9:20-21, Romans 9:4, Galatians 5:16]. |
| Contradiction-Women in Ministry (Pastors): There seems to be a contradiction about whether women should be in ministry (pastors). Would you weigh in? [Galatians 3:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-13, Romans 2:11-16]. |
| The Book "The Bible Code": What did you think of the book "The Bible Code" by Michael Drosnin and its claims? |
| Distinctions in Jesus' Ministry: Did Jesus teach different messages depending what group He was teaching? [1 John 3:8, Matthew 28:18-20]. |
| Matthew 24, AD 70, Second Coming & End Times: Was Jesus talking about AD 70 or the end of the world in Matthew 24? Rec: Steve's book "Why Not Full Preterism?"[Matthew 24:34-35]. |
| Illegitimate Remarriage: If a friend of mine married again, after divorcing without grounds, what are the guidelines for me as a friend? |
| The Narrow Path Website: Caller complains about the website not being available. Steve suggests; Theos.org, Matthew713.com, and using alternate computers or a phone. |
| Roaming Eyes (Lust): If I have a roaming eye and am attracted to women, will I be condemned for that? Rec: Book; "Every Man's Battle." [Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 4:15]. |
| Our Authority & Power Over Illness: Do we have authority over and have the power to heal our physical illnesses? [Luke 10:17-19, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Matthew 19:24]. |
| Pornography & Masturbation: Is it wrong to look at pornography and masturbate? [Genesis 38:9, Matthew 5:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:4]. |
| Parables; "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field": Could you explain the parables about the lost pearl and the lost treasure, and who the buyers are? [Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 14:34, Matthew 16:24, 1 John 2:12, Matthew 13]. |
| Attending a Calvinist Church: What do you think about attending a Calvinist church? |
| Nephilim: Could you clarify who the "Nephilim" are? [Genesis 6:4]. |
| Sealing of the Holy Spirit: If we knowingly deceive or refuse to forgive, will it alter the sealing of the Holy Spirit? [Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 6:14, Mark 9:42, 1 Corinthians 13, John 13:35, John 15:12-13, John 8:31-32]. |
| Groaning for the Sin of the World: Would you comment on Romans 8 and encourage me about the sin, disinterest, and corruption in this world? [Romans 8:20-23, Genesis 3:15, 2 Peter 2:7-8]. |
| Seventh-Day Adventist View of Antichrist: Seventh-Day Adventist caller is cut off as he begins to promote that the antichrist has been identified as the papacy. Steve explains why he is not interested.[Matthew 24:46, Matthew 23:23]. |
| "The Kingdom": What did Jesus mean by "The Kingdom" when He said He would not drink of the vine until the coming of the Kingdom? [Matthew 26:29, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16]. |
| Development of Multiple Languages: Does the Bible indicate how all the different world languages developed? [Genesis 11]. |
| Repentance: Why do churches not emphasize repentance more, instead of just promoting God's forgiveness? |
| Lucifer vs Satan: Should we not be calling Satan "Lucifer" anymore because he fell from his heavenly position? [Isaiah 14:12, Daniel 2:37-38, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 14:4].
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| Bible Being Disregarded in Contemporary Churches: Caller shares his observation that many churches have decided to disregard the Bible. Rec: Books; "The Strange Silence of the Bible in the Church: A Study in Hermeneutics" by James D. Smart and "Battle for the Bible" by Harold Lindsell. |
| Bible School (Seminary Education): If I go through all your lectures, do you think I would get an education equivalent to going to Bible School (Seminary)? |
| Evangelizing & Witnessing: What do you think about using the Ray Comfort method ("The Way of the Master") of sharing the gospel because unless people are humble, the gospel was not shared with them in scripture? [Proverbs 15:23, Isaiah 50:4]. |
| Warnings About Not Evangelizing Others: Could you talk about the warnings and directives about not evangelizing people? [Ezekiel 3:18, 1 Corinthians 9:16, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 28:19]. |
| Abraham Tithing to Melchizedek : If Melchizedek was not a Levitical priest, how come Abraham tithed to him? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures on Hebrews. [Genesis 14:20, Hebrews 7:1-10, Psalm 110:4]. |
| Isaiah's Poetic Imagery About the King of Babylon: Can you help me understand the transition in Isaiah between the King of Babylon with masculine pronouns and later switches to feminine pronouns? Any relationship to transgenderism? [Isaiah 14, Isaiah 47, Proverbs 1, Jeremiah 47, Ezekiel 16, Ezekiel 23, Ephesians 4:13, Ephesians 2:15] |
| Time of Jacob's Trouble: Could you explain "The Time of Jacob's Trouble?" [Jeremiah 30:7]. |
| Worry (or Living in Fear): If worry is a sin, is there comfort for us, if we are worriers? [1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25, Luke 12:7]. |
| Homosexuality: Why are some preachers avoiding the topic of homosexuality? [Leviticus 18:22]. |
| Conflict with Pastor Over Theological Issues (Hell): Can you shed light on a conflict between the view of the pastor and I about theological issues (in particular, views of hell)? |
| Jonah's Story: Could you explain the resistance and attitude of Jonah? Could he have still had a hard heart even while he obeyed? |
| Anointing with Oil: Should we be using oil when anointing and in prayer? [Isaiah 1:6, James]. Jesus on the Road to Emmaus: Did Jesus have the wounds on His hands when He was on the Road to Emmaus? |
| Jesus, the Lamb, Worshipping God: Is Jesus, as the Lamb, seen as also worshipping God? [Revelation 1:8, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 1:10, John 5:23]. |
| Why the "Suffering"on the Cross: Why was the long death and the suffering, of Jesus required, instead of a quick death? [Hebrews 2:10, Job 5:7, Isaiah 53:3, Philippians 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 10, Matthew 25:40, Colossians 1:24, Acts 9:4]. |
| Lordship Salvation: What is "Lordship Salvation?" [Romans 10:9, Acts 16:30-31, Ephesians 2:8-9]. |
| Warfare in Old Testament: Could you talk about the annihilation warfare of Israel in Old Testament? [Acts 17:30]. |
| Government Aide & Benefit: Would you comment if receiving government aide and welfare is similar to taking government insurance (both not ideal)? |
| Political Statements from the Pulpit: Should a pastor follow Christ's example of not being part of a political alliance and not make political statements from the pulpit? [Matthew 23:23, Isaiah 5:1-7]. |
| Melchizedek-A Man or Jesus?: Do you believe that Melchizedek was Christ, as I think he was a man? [Genesis 18:1, Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 7:8, Hebrews 7:24]. |
| Taking the Lord's Name in Vain: If I just automatically say, "Thank you, Jesus!" after a blessing, am I taking the name of the Lord in vain? [Exodus 20:7]. |
| Self-hatred: What does the Bible say about self-hatred? [Philippians 2, Romans 12:10, Philemon 1:6, Romans 7:18, Job 10:1-2, Romans 12:3. |
| Tony Evans: I was surprised to see Tony Evan's name on a list of false teachers. What do you think? The "Virgin" in the CSB BibleTranslation : In the CSB (Christian Standard Bible), the translation seems to have a variation on 1 Corinthians 7 that is surprising about the "virgin" being the betrothed, rather than the daughter." Can you comment? [1 Corinthians 7:36-38]. |
| Grieving Lost Sister: Caller asks the audience for prayer. Rec: Topical lecture: "Making Sense of Suffering." |
| Fertility Treatments: Can you advise on one's choice to pursue medical treatment to enhance fertility? |
| Pessimism: What would you suggest to break out of my pessimism? [John 16:33, Matthew 10:29, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. |
| Pentecostalism: Is the whole church Pentecostal? |
| Neanderthals & Cro Magnon: Do you believe there were Neanderthals and Cro Magnons? Adam-Not a Caveman: Did Adam look like us now? If so, where did the Neanderthals (Apeman, Cro Magnon, etc.) come from? Age of Earth: Do you think Earth is only 6,000 years old? |
| Might Not Be Christian Anymore: Caller wonders if he is still a Christian because he no longer feels obsessed. [Galatians 1, Philippians 3:1-6, Philippians 3:8]. |
| Fruit of the Spirit: I can understand all the fruit of the Spirit exhibited in Jesus, but what would "self-control" be like for God or Jesus? [Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:10]. |
| "Given the Value": What do you think "given the value" was equivalent to? And are we "given the value" [Acts 19:19]. Trashing Things of Value: Would you sell a valuable statue of Buddha (or some other icon), or would you trash it? |
| Dinosaurs & Giants: If the canopy over the earth theory made people big, does that explain why dinosaurs were so big? [Genesis 5]. |
| Chosen & Secure (Calvinism): If I am a Calvinist, then can I be assured that I cannot lose my salvation? [2 Thessalonians 2:10]. |
| Jealous God: What does "I am a jealous God" mean? [Proverbs 6:34]. |
| Temperance (Self-Control): Could you expound on the fruit of the Spirit "temperance?" Love & God in 1 Corinthians 13: Can you put "God" in place of the word "Love" in 1 Corinthians 13? |
| Generational Consequences After Repentance: Do we still suffer generational consequences even after we repent? |
| Doubting the Faith: How do we know that our faith is not just a cleverly devised fable? Rec: Topical lectures; "Authority of Scripture." |
| The Old Testament Violent God: Could you explain the disparity between the God of the Old Testament and Jesus of the New Testament (particularly relative to racism, wars, and violence)? [Genesis 14, Genesis 6, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
| Nativity Scenes: Could a "Nativity Scene" be idolatrous like other religious venerated icons? |
| Creation Groaning: Is Paul alluding to any particular prophets in Romans 8 when he refers to "creatures" groaning with birth pangs? [Romans 8:22-29, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 11]. |
| "Morning Star" (Lucifer): Could you clear up the references to "Morning Star (Lucifer)?" [Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28, Luke 10:18, Matthew 12:28-29, Revelation 12:10]. Satan-Worship/ Music Leader: Where do people get the idea that Satan was a music or worship leader? [Ezekiel 28:12-17, Isaiah 14]. |
| Isaiah's Surrender: Don't you think that Isaiah didn't fully surrender, and held back a little, like Jonah? |
| Burning at the Stake: What were the reason's in the Old Testament that someone was burned at the stake? Sorcerer's Snake (Magic): How could the sorcerer mimic Moses' miracle of the snake being made from a stick? [Exodus 7:8-13]. Matthew713.com Where do you go for radio call archives-Matthew713.com? |
| Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security): Could you help me sort out the whole "Once Saved, Always Saved" vs "need for repentance" debacle? [John 15:6-7].
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| Endless Genealogies: What does "endless genealogies" mean? [1 Timothy 1:4]. Baptism & Regeneration: Why don't evangelicals see baptism as part of regeneration? "Sound of Freedom" Movie (Criticism) What do you think about the criticism of the movie, "Sound of Freedom?" |
| Succumbing to Alcohol: What can I do if I continue to struggle with alcohol? I am losing faith. Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change" and Free audio book, "Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 & 2). |
| In Vitro Fertilization What is your take on in vitro fertilization? |
| Parable of the Two Sons: Which of the two sons did the will of the Father? [Matthew 21:28-31]. |
| Leaving Behind Sin: Is it correct to think, as Spurgeon seems to be saying, that when we are converted, we have to give up our life of sin? But don't we all sin from time to time? [Luke 14:33, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. |
| Needing Assurance of Salvation: Some were assured of their salvation, but He says He never knew them. Can you help me with my struggle for assurance? Rec: Topical lecture; "How Can I Know That I am Really Saved?" [Matthew 7:21-23]. |
| The Movie, "Ben Hur:" If the movie "Ben Hur" was a true story, why was it not included in the Bible? |
| Dual Fulfillment Prophecy: Could you shed some light on dual fulfillment prophecies and how we would identify them? [Isaiah 7, 2 Samuel 7, Matthew 1]. |
| Lying for a Good Cause: Could you comment on the examples in scripture of people lying for good? [Matthew 23:23, John 7:8-10]. |
| Did Mary Know?: Did Mary know that Jesus was the Messiah, or was she unsure? [Mark 3:20-21, Mark 3:31]. |
| Satan Fell Like Lightning: What do you think about my thoughts about Satan "fell like lightning?" [Revelation 12:10, Luke 10:18, John 12:31]. |
| Required-Water Baptism: Do you think that water baptism is required? was it actually water baptism or just spiritual baptism in Acts 2? Rec: topical lectures "Foundations." [Ezekiel 36:26, Ezekiel 11:14-21, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:44-48]. |
| Why Has Thou Forsaken Me?: Why do you think that Jesus cried out "My God, my God, why has Thou forsaken me?" [Psalm 22:1, Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46]. |
| Jehovah Witnesses: What book (Emphatic Diaglott/ Greek/ English Interlinear) were you referring to when you talked about witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses? |
| Contradiction: How is it possible that a son was born before his father was born? [2 Chronicles 22:2, 2 Kings 8:25-26]. |
| Whistling-Introduction to "The Narrow Path" Radio Show: Is that you that is doing the whistling at the beginning of the show? The musician writer/whistler is Jon Marr Dichotomy or Trichotomy (Body, Soul, Spirit): What is your take on the body, soul, and spirit (dichotomy or trichotomy)? [Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Matthew 26:40-43]. |
| Encouragement to Someone Struggling: Caller encourages a previous call struggling with alcohol. [Luke 4:13, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Genesis 32:22-32]. |
| "Worldwide Church of God" (Denomination) & Defining Cults: Caller shares his view of the denomination "Worldwide Church of God." "Cult" is also defined. |
| Antisemitism of Hitler: How did Hitler become so antisemitic and why didn't the Catholic or Lutheran church do anything about it? Deceiving the "Elect": What does Matthew mean when he says even "the elect" could be deceived? [Matthew 24:24, Ephesians 6:14]. |
| Pagan Idols, Statues & Demons: Could you comment on the contradiction that in the Old Testament, idols are described as demons and also as nothing but the materials of which they are made? [Isaiah 46, 1 Corinthians 8-10, Romans 14, Isaiah 57:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, 1 John 4:4]. |
| Loss of a Disabled Child & God's Character: How can we be assured of the salvation of a child with disabilities, who has died, and was not baptized as an adult? [Mark 10:14-16, Romans 1:18, John 3:19, Ezekiel 33:11, Ezekiel 18:23]. Vasectomy (Birth Control): Is there anything in scripture about the morality of a vasectomy, as I am troubled by having had one? |
| The Trinity: Having studied with Jehovah's Witnesses, could you convince me of the "Trinity?" Rec: Topical lecture Series; "Knowing God," "The Trinity." [Galatians 1:1, John 14:18]. |
| Hearing God's Voice ("God Told Me"): How should we handle those that say "God told me" to do this or that? |
| Earth Age Before This One (Gap Theory): What do you think about an earth age before this one, and one in the future? [Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:8-11, Malachi 1:2-3]. |
| Antisemitism of Churches: Why did the Lutheran and Catholic church not do anything when Hitler was exercising his antisemitism? Were they antisemitic also? Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Church: Are the Coptic and Eastern Orthodox churches the same? Please elaborate. |
| Recognizing Others in Hades, the Lake of Fire, or Heaven: Will we recognize one another in Heaven and the other place? [Luke 16:19-31, 1 Corinthians 13:10]. |
| "Be Perfect": Are we being told that we should be in pursuit of perfection during our lifetimes? [Matthew 5:44-48, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Matthew 5:45, Luke 6:32-36, Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 6:28-30]. |
| Organ Donor: Is there anything in scripture about being an organ donor? Wiring Canadian Donations to The Narrow Path: Questions about wiring and donating to "The Narrow Path" from Canada. |
| More Fully Defining "Salvation": What were you saying about "salvation" not being what some think? [Luke 19:10, Titus 2:14]. |
| Caller Thanks Steve: Caller thanks Steve for the ministry. "The Law" (Torah) & Law in Hearts: Could you talk about what seems like a contradiction about The Law in Romans 2? [Romans 2:13-14, Romans 2:17, James 1:21-25, Jeremiah 31:32, Romans 8:4, Michah 6:8, Galatians 6:2, James 2:8]. |
| "Mark of the Beast": With current events, it seems like the "Mark of the Beast" is being incrementally introduced, so we don't notice. Where do we draw the line? [Acts 5:29]. |
| The Number "12": What is the significance of the reoccurring number "12" in scripture? [Genesis 1:18]. Lazarus & the Rich Man: Would you be open to changing your view that the story of Lazarus & the Rich Man is a parable? |
| Women Apostles: Were there any women apostles? Are there women doing God's work? [Revelation 12:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 16:7, Galatians 2, 2 Corinthians 8:23, Philippians 2:25, John 13:20, 1 Timothy 2, Acts 21:9]. |
| Greek Orthodoxy: Could you help me assess what seems to be better answers coming from Greek Orthodoxy? [Matthew 23:5-6, 2 Timothy 2:1-7]. |
| Prayer of a "Christian Energy Healer": Is a "Christian Energy Healer" compatible with the Bible? [Acts 19:13]. Prayers by Non-believers: How do we know who is being prayed to, when someone prays for us? |
| Christian Role in Politics & Government: What is our role in politics and government? [Acts 5:29-32, Romans 13:1ff, 1 Peter 2:13]. |
| Jesus Calling David "Father": Why did Jesus call David "Father?" [Matthew 1:1]. |
| Last Days (Latter Days) & End Times: Why are the terms "last days" and "end times" both used in Revelation? [1 Peter 1:20-21, Hebrews 1:1, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Hebrews 9:26, 1 John 2:18, James 5:23, Daniel 12:4 ]. |
| Evangelism & the Gospel: Could you talk about "the gospel" and a better overview of the "Kingdom of God: when evangelizing? Rec: Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 & 2). [Mark 1:14-15, Luke 17:20, Matthew 12:28, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Samuel 8:7, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 16:24-26, Acts 5:30, Romans 10:9, Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2, Philippians 3:20, Psalm 2:7-12, Isaiah 42:4, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Peter 2:11]. |
| The Sheep & the Goats: What are the views of the "Sheep & the Goats" and when does this judgment take place? Rec: Verse-by-verse on Matthew. [Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 20]. |
| Humanity's Biological Connection to Jesus: What is the biological connection between Jesus and His father and humankind? |
| Holy Spirit Guides to Truth: If the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, then why is there so much disagreement within the church? [John 16:13]. |
| Sins Brought Up at the Judgment: Will our sins be brought up again at the judgment, even if we have repented? Would we be in danger of the "Lake of Fire?"[Psalm 103:12, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:34]. 144,000 (Twelve Tribes): Are the 144,000 of the twelve tribes, or only of the two Jewish ones? |
| Different Levels of Faith: Would you comment on the apparent different levels of faith in scripture, some naive and childlike, others more deeply understood? [Luke 19:8-10]. |
| Positive Thinking & Speaking: Do you think speaking positive words has legitimate power in one's life? [Mark 11:22-23, Zechariah 4:7]. |
| Disrespected Samaritans: Who were the Samaritans and why was there animosity between them and Israel? [John 4:10-26]. |
| Words Have Power: What about when scripture says we can move a mountain and "cast it into the sea?" [James 5:16-17, James 4:15]. |
| Arminianism, Calvinism & Pelagianism: Would you talk about Arminianism and Calvinism? Rec: Topical lecture: "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." |
| Other Radio Q&A Shows: What was the name of the other radio show where the answers are real short? Rec: Matthew713.com. |
| Baptizing Someone: What are the qualifications for baptizing someone? [Acts 23]. |
| "Kingdom of God" & "The Gospel": Caller remarks about how important it is to note the emphasis Jesus put on "The Kingdom of God" rather than just going to heaven. What threat would it pose today to teach about the Kingdom? [Acts 17:7, Matthew 16:24, Luke 14:33, John 3:16]. |
| Readable Bible Translations: What is the most readable, but not overly paraphrased, Bible to read for a beginner? |
| Prophecy Relative to Today: If so much prophecy has already been fulfilled, where does that leave us today? [Matthew 24:46, Luke 19:13, Acts 1:7, Matthew 24:44-51]. |
| "Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do:" What is the implication of Jesus saying, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do?" Does this mean forgiven unto salvation? |
| Afterlife and Glorified Bodies: When do we get our glorified bodies? [1 John 3:2, John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:43, Philippians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 3:21]. |
| Falling Away: Would you read 2 Peter 3:17 (a warning about falling away) and explain it to me in light of a Calvinist refuting it? Rec: Topical lectures series: "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." [2 Peter 3:17]. |
| Christian Counterculture: What do you mean by "Radically Christian Counterculture?" Dispensationalism's Evolution: Has Dispensationalism evolved from its inception? Shroud of Turin: What do you think about the "Shroud of Turin?" |
| Divorce Complications & Abstinence in Marriage: Am I living in adultery in my second marriage? Though married, should I be abstaining while I figure this out? |
| Universalism (View of Hell): Does the "Universalism" view of hell, strip God of His glory? [John 3:36, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
| Book of Enoch: What are your thoughts on the Book of Enoch, its relationship to the Book of Jude and fallen angels? [Genesis 6]. |
| Warning About Falling Away: Caller challenges Steve's view that a verse in 2 Peter is referring to salvation? Rec: topical lecture series "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation." [2 Peter 3:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2, John 12:32, John 6:44, Luke 15:24, Jude 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, I John 5:21, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
| Fulfilling the Law & Stoning the Prostitute: Could you comment on the hesitation about stoning the prostitute, when that was the directive in the law? [John 8:1ff, John 3:17-21]. |
| Study Bibles & Commentaries: Can you recommend a good study Bible and Bible commentary? Rec: Tyndale Bible Commentaries and New King James Study Bible. |
| "Expositional Constancy"-Mustard Seed: Could you talk about the parable of the mustard seed and how it relates to "expositional constancy?" [Mark 13:31-32, 1 Peter 5:8, Jeremiah 5:6, Daniel 2:37, Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 31:6, Ezekiel 17:23]. |
| No Divorce & Remarriage Allowed: Why would no divorce and remarriage be allowed after Jesus came, when the Old Testament allows so many wives and King David's betrayal? [1 Corinthians 7:1-16]. Rec: Topicla article: "Divorce and Remarriage." Permission for Polygamy: Why was God so permissive to allow for polygamy in the Old Testament? |
| Eternal Security: How does one "continue" in the faith, so as to not lose it? De we ensure it, or does God? [Luke 22:31-32, 1 Peter 1:5, Jude 1:24-25]. |
| Countering Seventh-Day Adventism: Do you have any books about showing that Seventh-Day Adventism is more like a cult? Rec: Steve's debate with Doug Bachelor. |
| Leaving Judgment to God: Should we not leave judgment to God, since we really can't do much about the evil in culture? [Leviticus 19:17-18, Mark 12:31]. |
| Mustard Seed Trees & Polygamy: Comments on mustard seed trees and polygamy. |
| Cremation: What do you think about cremation? [Genesis 3:19]. |
| Unsaved People Going to Heaven: Is there any chance really good, but unsaved, people, may get into heaven? [Genesis 15:6, 1 Corinthians 4:4-8]. |
| James and Jude: Are James and Jude brothers of the Lord, without a doubt? |
| Abrahamic Covenant (Circumcision): What was the purpose of requiring circumcision in Abraham's family before Issac? [Romans 9:2]. |
| Jesus's Name is "Yeshua": How do you respond to someone who says that Jesus would be upset if you called him "Jesus" instead of "Yeshua?" [Matthew 23:23-24]. |
| Coregencies & Ascession of the Kings in Old Testament: Are you aware of the "coregency theories" (and "ascession method") of the Kings in the Old Testament to harmonize some of the reigns? [Daniel 1:1, Jeremiah 25:1-3]. |
| Jesus Descends into Hell: Did Jesus descend into hell? [Psalm 16:10, 1 Peter 3:19-21. Acts 2:27, Ephesians 4:8-10, Psalm 139:15]. |
| David's Sin of Taking the Census: Why was David taking a census so great a sin? [1 Chronicles 21:1, 2 Samuel 24:1, Psalm 20:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:29]. |
| Rapture or What? (70 A.D.?): Who is the third that will be left alive? Is it the rapture? [Zechariah 12-14, Zechariah 13:7-8]. |
| David Hocking & Proving the Pre-trib Rapture: Regarding David Hocking and the "Pre-trib Rapture" and vacillating between the Greek and Hebrew translations to support his view, how legitimate is his thinking? Rec: Topical Lecture series; "When Shall These Things Be?," three lectures about the rapture proving and disproving the Pre-trib rapture. [Revelation 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9]. |