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September 01, 2023


   Encouragement in Times of Despair: Caller shares scripture that might be a blessing to others which has helped in temptation. [Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 3:20]
Adding Anything to the Bible: Does the verse in Revelation about not adding to scripture refer to the whole Bible or only the book of Revelation? [Revelation 22:18, Deuteronomy 4:2, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Proverbs 30:5-6].

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   Steve Gregg's Bible: Have you considered ever putting out your own study Bible, like a chain reference Bible? Rec: OpenTheo.com.

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   "Inspired" Bible & Disciples: Can you explain what is meant by "inspiration" relative to the writing the books of the Bible? [John 13:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16].

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   Summary of "The Gospel": Would you give an accurate summary of "The Gospel?"

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   Praying for Jerusalem: What did it mean to you "to pray for Jerusalem" as opposed to how you see that now, as a non-Dispensationalist? [Acts 7:48, Acts 17:24, Deuteronomy 12:4ff, Matthew 23:38, Ezekiel 8-11, Zechariah 1:16, Exodus 3:5, Psalm 122:6, Hebrews 12:23, Romans 7:1-4].

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   Divorced Father Fears for Children: Why doesn't God answer my prayers for protection for my children, who are under some dangerous influences from my ex-wife? [Matthew 6:32].

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   The Body of the Risen Jesus: When Jesus rose from the dead, was His body physical or a spiritual body? [Luke 24:39, Leviticus 17:11, Philippians 3:21].

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   Inspiration of Scripture: How does what you had to say earlier about the inspiration of scripture relate to 2 Timothy 3:16? [2 Timothy 3:15-16].

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   Jesus' Post-resurrection Body: Would you elaborate on the post-resurrection body of Jesus in relationship to when He told Mary not to touch Him and yet He had Doubting Thomas touch His side? [John 20:17, John 20:27, Luke 24:39, Matthew 28:9].
Not Forgiving Others: Because Steve did not have time to talk about the dangers of not forgiving someone, he directs the caller to Matthew713.com where one is able to look up the topic "Forgiveness." There will be many calls on the topic answered there.

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September 05, 2023


   Inappropriate Spiritualism: Inquiry into what is appropriate vs. inappropriate spiritualization in scripture? [Ezekiel 36:34-38, Exodus 12:38, Exodus 19:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Acts 4:4, Romans 7:1-14, Psalm 50:16].

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   The Trinity: Would you give me specific verses that distinguish between the three persons of the Trinity, specifically the Holy Spirit? [John 14:16-17, John 14:23, 1 John 2, John 14:11, John 14:28].

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   God "Testing" or "Tempting": Though you said that God tempts people, James says He does not. Can you clarify? [James 1:13, Genesis 33:1, Luke 4:1, Matthew 6:13]

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   The Sheep & the Goats: How does the scripture about "the sheep & the goats" indicate who is "left behind?" [Matthew 25:41-46, John 5:28-29].

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   The "Second John" Cult of Korea: Wondering about the Korean cult "Second John?"

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   Trying to Explain the Trinity: Caller shares his thoughts about trying to explain the Trinity. [1 Corinthians 1:10, James 17].

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September 06, 2023


   Afterlife of God-Fearing Jews: Will God-fearing Jews just go to sleep when they die and then have another chance to be saved? [Galatians 3:28].

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   Steve's Zoom Meetings: How do you get on your Zoom meeting?
The Millennium: Is it your view that the 1000 years (The Millennium) began in A.D.70? Rec topical lectures on "The Millennium" in the series "When Shall These Things Be?"

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   Pre-Trib Rapture: Do you believe in the "pre-trib rapture?" [1 Thessalonians 4:16-17].
Dispensationalism: What's that mean (Dispensationalism)?

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   Good vs. Evil & "None Good But God": How do you reconcile the idea that not everyone is all good or all evil, and Jesus said "There is none good but God?" [Romans 3:9-19, Mark 10:18-21, Romans 2:17, Romans 3:1, Psalms 14:4].

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   Evangelicals & Christian Mystics: What is the difference between an evangelical and a Christian Mystic? Are you familiar with the debate between Roy Masters and Walter Martin?

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   Pre-Dispensational Predictions about Jesus' Return: Before Dispensationalism, didn't all Christians think that Jesus was going to return by 1830? [2 Peter 3:12, Psalm 90:10, Matthew 24:34]

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   The Book of Matthew: Why do some people think that the Book of Matthew should be the beginning of the New Testament, when it is about the Law?
Oracle of Delphi: What do you know about the "Oracle of Delphi?"

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   Baby Modeling (as a Career): What do you think about parents getting their baby into baby modeling?

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   The Name-Jesus: Why don't we call Jesus, "Yeshua" and why don't we spell it with an "I" (Iisous or Iesous), especially since there is emphasis on "the name of Jesus?"

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   Divorce & Remarriage: Not time for the call - referred instead to the topical article at the website, TheNarrowPath.com: "Divorce & Remarriage."

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September 07, 2023


   Bema Seat Judgment: Is the judgment of the "sheep and the goats" for everyone (believers and unbelievers alike) or just some? If for all, then what are the ramifications for the "Bema Seat Judgment?" [Matthew 25:31-33, 2 Timothy 4:1].
Zoom Meetings: Can we go back and see recorded files of your zoom meetings?

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   Human Sacrifice in Christianity: How is it that Christianity would accommodate human sacrifice and bloodshed? [Hebrews 9:22, Deuteronomy 12:29-31, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Numbers 21:8-9].

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   God's Foreknowledge: Does God know everything in the future, or just all the possibilities and the possible people that will exist, because He is beyond time? [Amos 3:7-8].

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   "Confirmation Bias": Atheist caller: How do you eliminate your "confirmation bias" when you view and study scripture?
Doctrinal Differences: Atheist: How do you justify all the different doctrinal differents in the many Christian denominations?
Determining Importance How do you determine what is more or less important? [Micah 6:8].

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   Oaths & Vows: How does the command of Christ to not take any oaths, apply to us today, as in marriage vows? [Matthew 5:33, Matthew 23:16].

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   God as "One" vs. "Three in One": Why is it essential that God is "One?"

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   Seventh-Day Adventists: Will Seventh-Day Adventists go to heaven?

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September 08, 2023


   Spiritual Fathering: Could you elaborate on the passage about "spiritual fathering" and the responsibility for those we lead to Christ? [1 Corinthians 4:4-17, Matthew 23:9].

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   "Once Saved, Always Saved" (Eternal Security): Did the concept of "once saved, always saved" come from Dispensationalism or Calvinism?

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   Suicide: Can someone who commits suicide still go to heaven?
Second Chances After Death: Is there another chance to be saved, if one dies before becoming a believer? [Hebrews 9:27, 1 Corinthians 4:5].

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   Gospel of the Kingdom: In what way is God's rule (or Kingship) different now that Jesus has come as King? [1 Samuel 8:7, Jeremiah 31:33, Isaiah 5:7].
Jesus Doesn't Currently "Appear" to be King on Earth: If Jesus is now already King and ruling, how do you respond to the observation that with so much turmoil, it does not appear to be a society that has Jesus as Lord and King? [John 16:33, Galatians 5:22-23].

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   Defining Who is a "Jew"?: Who or what is a "Jew" today? [Galatians 3:28, Exodus 12:48].
Christian Zionism: How do you handle "Christians Zionists and the intolerance of those that hold alternate views?" Rec topical lectures: "What are We to Make of Israel?"
Dispensationalism: Would there even be Dispensationalism or the State of Israel without the Zionist movement? Rec topical lectures: "What are We to Make of Israel?"

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September 11, 2023


   Church Membership: How should I handle my Reformed church expecting me to check a box saying that I agree with their doctrine (Calvinism), especially in light of my wife's commitment to the church already?

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   The American Flag & Pledge of Allegiance: What do you think about my church emphasizing respect for the American flag and having the students in the Christian school recite "The Pledge of Allegiance?" Is this idolatrous?

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   Cultural Sensitivity: Does Paul's "cultural sensitivity" for religious Jews when he says "to the Jews, I became as a Jew" direct us now? [1 Corinthians 9:19-23].

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   Slavery & Armed Forces: Could these verses in 1 Corinthians 7 about slavery also apply to being committed to the military? [1 Corinthians 7:21-24].

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   "Evil Spirit" from the Lord: Could you expound on the "evil (distressing) spirit" from the Lord on Saul and David's playing driving it away? [1 Samuel 16:14, 1 Samuel 16:23, 1 Kings 22:21-23, Judges 9:23].

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   Accepting Communism as God's Will: Should we just accept communism if it comes our way?

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September 12, 2023


   Great White Throne Judgment: Does the "Great White Throne Judgment" happen for all people? [Revelation 20:11ff, Matthew 25:31].
Amilliennial View of the Future: Which events are still to come in the Amillennial view of end times? [Revelation 11:1-14, Revelation 20, Revelation 21].
Mental Illness & Scripture: What do you think about mental illness relative to scripture? Rec topical lectures; "Biblical Counsel for a Change."

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   American Christianity: Do you think God is disappointed with American Christianity, and if so how do we fix it? How do we counteract the far-left "woke" philosophy? [Acts 11:26].

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   American Proselytizing: Where did American evangelicals get the idea that we should proselytize, which is so ineffective and unappealing? [Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:42, Acts 4:32-33]

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   Paul's "Trouble" & Single Life: Could you explain 1 Corinthians 7 when Paul refers to "trouble" and living a single life? [1 Corinthians 7:26-29, 1 Corinthians 7:34-35].

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   The Death of Unsaved Loved Ones: What about my possibly unsaved loved one? [Romans 5:8, 2 Peter 3:9].

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   The Giving of the Holy Spirit: Why couldn't the Holy Spirit be given before Jesus was glorified? [John 7:39, John 3:34, John 2:19].

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September 13, 2023


   Adam & Eve: Were there any other people on earth other than Adam & Eve? [Genesis 4:17, Genesis 5:4].
Cain & Abel: Where did Cain & Abel's wives come from?
Dinosaurs: When were the dinosaurs created? Before or after man?

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   After-Death (Afterlife) Experiences: Do you know of any good books about after-death experience reports? [Matthew 16].

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   Who Baptizes?: Who is qualified to baptize us?
Many Marriages: Isn't it unacceptable for people to marry and divorce so many times?

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   Prayer-"If it is Your Will": If we end our prayers with "if it is Your will," are we being fatalistic (showing a lack of faith)? [1 John 5:14, James 4:2].
Why Circumcision?: Why did God institute circumcision, rather than something that both men and women could exhibit as a sign of His covenant (such as piercing)? Is this a slight to women?

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   Comprehending the Eternal God: When someone cannot begin to understand God's eternal existence and timelessness, do you have any suggestions for a response?

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   "Sola Scriptura": Would you give me an argument to support "sola scripture" ("scripture alone")?
Adultery & Pornography: Is viewing pornography the same as adultery (mental vs. physical)?

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   Tithing in the New Covenant: Is not tithing "stealing from God?" Rec: article, "Is Tithing for Christians?"

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September 14, 2023


   "Wood, Hay & Stubble": Could you explain this passage about "wood, hay, and stubble?" What is the "fire?" Who is "every man?" [1 Corinthians 3:1-15, Acts 18-19, 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:21-22].
Trial or Judgment Symbolized by Fire: So, "fire" could symbolize either trials or final judgment? [1 Corinthians 3:1-15, 1 Peter 4:12-19].

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   Jesus' Ancestor's Saved: Were all of Jesus' ancestors saved? [Ezekiel 18:24].
Death Sentence for Homosexuals: Why don't we put homosexuals to death as they did in the Old Testament? [1 Corinthians 5:12-13].

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   King James Version-only: Do you have anything about the King James Version-only denominational position? Rec: topical lecture series - "Authority of Scripture" or Matthew713.com for topical calls.

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   Good Works No Longer Required: Caller postulates that we no longer have to do good works. [1 John 2:4, Titus 1:16, Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:14, Romans 2:17-24, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Matthew 7:21-26, Romans 2:8].

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   God's Foreknowledge & Free Will: Does God know everything I am going to do? If so, then how can I have free will?

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   Age of Earth: What are your thoughts on the age of the earth? [Genesis 1].

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September 15, 2023


   The Fire of Hell: Is the fire of hell, literal or is it a metaphor?

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   Challenging the Secret Pre-trib Rapture: How can Dispensationalists believe there is a secret rapture (pre-trib) of believers, when we are raised on the last day? [Revelation 20:5-6, Matthew 25:31, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, John 6, John 12:48].

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   "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth": How do we know when we are rightly dividing the Word of truth? [2 Timothy 2:15-19, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 17:17, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 John 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1, Acts 17:11].

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   Lucifer's Pride: Where did Lucifer's iniquity (pride) come from? [Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28, 1 Timothy 6:10].

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   "Novo" Organization & "Divine Counsel": What do you think about an organization that is drawing its doctrine from rather unestablished & presumptuous material like the "divine counsel"("Unseen Realm" by Michael Heiser, Bible Project). [Genesis 6, Deuteronomy 32:6, Psalm 82].
Power from the Spiritual Realm: What do we need to know from scripture about how to pray effectively and powerfully? Do we need to claim authority to make our prayers work (as with healing, and authority over demons)?

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   Book about Experiences in Heaven: Would you give me some feedback on Lee Stroebel's book about heaven ("The Case for Heaven")? [Revelation 21-21, 1 Timothy 5:21].

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   Hell in the Old Testament: Did you say there is no reference to hell in the Old Testament?

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   Pre-tribulation Rapture: Do you believe in the pretribulation rapture? Rec: Topical lectures series, "When Shall These Things Be?"

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September 18, 2023


   Denominations & Various Doctrines: Do you know of a denomination that does not push Dispensationalism, Calvinism, or Eternal Conscious Torment?

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   Application for Herod's Temple: Have you heard of the "Immersive Herod's Temple" app, which allows you to walk through a 3-D digital environment of his temple?

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   Lucifer-Created Good or Evil?: Was Lucifer created good or created evil? [Isaiah 7:12, Ezekiel 28:16].
Missing Verses: Why are some verses missing in some translations, such as Matthew 17:21?

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   The Departure of the Holy Spirit: What would happen if the Holy Spirit would leave us? [1 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 3:17].

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   Disagreement with Amillennial View: Caller shares his disagreements with the Amillennial view? [Revelation 20:9, Revelation 20:1-5, Matthew 12:29].

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   Catholics Not Really Christian: How can Catholics be Christians? [Acts 11:26, John 8:31].

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   Apocalyptic Style: Did John have the visions in Revelation in the apocalyptic style, or did he just describe it in apocalyptic form?

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September 19, 2023


   Revelation & Dispensationalism: Why did you dedicate your Revelation Commentary to Chuck Smith, since you disagree with his view of Revelation? ("Revelation Four Views," Commentary by Steve Gregg).

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   Origin of Satan: Caller disagrees with Steve that the Bible is not clear on the origins of Satan. [Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4].
Satan's Origins-God Can't Create Evil: Since it is impossible for God to create evil, doesn't this require us to believe that Satan must be a fallen angel? [Proverbs 16:4].

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   "Emptied Himself:" Of what did Jesus "empty Himself?" [Philippians 2:5-7].

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   "Time, Times, and Half a Time": What is meant by "time, times, and half a time?" [Daniel 7:25, 2 Thessalonians 2].

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   Hell-Eternal or Temporary: What do you think? Is hell temporary or eternal?

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   Satan as a "Tester" or "Tempter": Caller challenges Steve's definitions of "test" and "tempt?" [1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:10, Genesis 22:1].

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   Kingdom or Church Authority: Would you describe how "kingdom" or "church" authority should manifest in this age in the church? [1 Corinthians 12:17-21].

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September 20, 2023


   The "Israel of God": Could you clarify "the Israel of God" in light of Galatians 5 where Paul seems to be talking about two different groups of people? [Galatians 6:15-16, Galatians 3:26-29, Philippians 3:3, Galatians 3:16].

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   Philips' Teleportation: Do you think that Philip might have been supernaturally teleported to another location (Azotus )? [Acts 8:38-40].

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   Atheists & "Confirmation Bias": Caller mentions previous atheist caller's objection to the faith referring "confirmation bias." He recommends the book "Cold Case Christianity" by J. Warner Wallace. Rec: Books by Josh McDowell, C.S. Lewis, Lee Stroebel.

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   Jonah Died: Do some Bibles say that Jonah actually died in the belly of the whale? [Jonah 2:6, Matthew 2:6].

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   New Zealand Caller Thanks Steve: Appreciative caller from New Zealand (South Island) calls to thank Steve for his ministry and website and the service it has been to his family.

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   Wayne Grudem (Christian Book): Do you think that Wayne Grudem's book "Systematic Theology" is a good way to study?
Rebaptism: Should I be rebaptized if I feel as though I have been legitimately baptized in the Catholic church? [Acts 18:8, Acts 16:33, Acts 19:1-7].
Apostle's Baptism: Am I correct in thinking that there is no biblical record of the apostles being baptized after the baptism of John? [John 4:1-2].

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   The Illuminati & Dispensationalism: What authors or events do you know regarding a link between Dispensationalism, John Nelson Darby, the Illuminati, and other conspiracies?

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   Who Baptizes?: Can a fellow (non-clergy) Christian brother baptize someone?

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September 21, 2023


   David's "Perfect Hatred": What is meant by David's "perfect hatred" toward enemies in the Psalms? [Psalms 139:21-22].

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   Hindu Triune God: Callers states that the Hindu god is also triune, as with Christianity.
God's Name: What is Christianity's triune God's name?

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   Preterism (Full vs. Partial): What is the difference between a partial preterist and a full preterist?
Revelation Difficulty: Why didn't God make Revelation easier to understand? Rec: book against Full Pretersism "Why Not Full Preterism?" by Steve Gregg. [Revelation 13:18].
Revelation & the Two Witnesses: Would you explain Revelation Chapter 11 about the two witnesses?

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   Fallen Angels, Spirits, Demons &k Satan: Doesn't these verses say that Satan was an angel? [Hebrews 1:7, Ephesians 2:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 13:27, Isaiah 14:12ff, Ezekiel 28:ff, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:6].

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   Regrets in Heaven: Will there be regrets in heaven? [Revelation 21:4].

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   Dispensationalism & Jewish Support: Is pursuing "Dispensationalism" and fundraising for "fellowships" of Jews a waste of money and distraction from our task, since many Jews are anti or against Christ. [1 John 2:22, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Ephesians 2:15, Galatians 3:28, Galatians 6:10].

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   Applying Scripture to Us Today: How do we know which things are specific to Jesus' disciples or applicable to us now? [Luke 10:3-4, Luke 22:35-36].

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September 22, 2023


   John Calvin & Michael Servetus: Could you clarify the church history surrounding John Calvin and Michael Servetus' execution, and if John Calvin had the love of Christ in him? [1 John 3:15, 1 John 4:20].

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   Two Trees in Eden: What was the difference between the two trees (Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil and the Tree of Life) in the Garden of Eden?
Tree of Knowledge & the Bible: Isn't the Tree of Knowledge in Eden the same as the Bible?

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   Creation Ended: Did God create every person individually? Isn't a baby being formed in the room a miracle of God? [Psalm 139:13, Jeremiah 1:5 ].

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   Disagreement Over Calvinism: Caller disagrees with Steve over his view of Calvinism and his assessments of the "Doctrines of Grace." Rec: topical lecture series. "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." [John 3:15, John 20:31, John 1:13-14].

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   Book Recommendations: Caller recommends books: "Last Days Madness" by Gary DeMar and "I Want to Be Left Behind."
The Last Day: Could you go over the sequence of events of the "Last Day?" [John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54, 2 Peter 3:10].

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   Ten Commandments by Jesus: Why doesn't anyone say that Jesus wrote "The Ten Commandments" and His law should be instituted in America?"

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   God's Immortality: Is it your understanding that God is "not mortal" rather than His being immortal? Does "immortal" require that one would die first, therefore, God would not be "immortal," but instead "not mortal." [1 Timothy 6:16].

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September 25, 2023


   Teaching Sound Doctrine vs. Legalism: How does the church teach sound doctrine and avoid legalism? [Titus 1, 1 Timothy 1, Matthew 28:20, James 2:8].

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   Demonic Attachments: Could you talk about the possibility of demonic powers being attached to items given to me? [Acts 19:19].

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   Calvinism's "The Elect": What verses do the Calvinists use to support their ideas about "the Elect" and their chosenness? [1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 1:4].

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   Do Not Add to Scripture: How do you reconcile the "do not add" phrases in both Deuteronomy and Revelation? [Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18, Proverbs 30:5-6].

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   Robert Morris & "Blessed Life" (Book): What do you think of Robert Morris' book "The Blessed Life" and his notion that we should give God all the first fruits and mammon is a spirit, not money? [Genesis 4:3, Proverbs 3:9, 1 John 3:17-18, Colossians 3:4, Philippians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Malachi 3:8-12, Luke 14:33].

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   Christians Celebrating Yom Kippur: If Christians continue to keep Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), isn't that like putting new wine in old wineskins? [Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 9:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2].

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   "Olive Tree" and "Israel": Is the "Olive tree" the church or Christ? And is "Israel" ethnic Israel? [Romans 11:25-26, Romans 9:6, Galatians 3:28, Jeremiah 11:16].

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September 26, 2023


   Words of Appreciation for Steve Gregg: Caller shares her appreciation for Steve and his ministry.

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   19th Century Movements: Could you survey some reasons why the influences of the 19th Century movements took hold, such as Darbyism (Dispensationalism), and so on (Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses)?

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   Feast of the Tabernacles: What does a believing gentile think about the "Feast of the Tabernacles" (Sukkot)? [Zecharaiah 14, Hebrews 9].

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   Church Today and the Tabernacle & Temple Tithe: Could you discuss the parallels between the customs of the church today and the obligations (tithes) that took place in the Tabernacle, Temple, and synagogue previously? [1 Peter 2:5].

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   The Timing of Messiah: Why was Jesus sent when He was ... not earlier or later? [Galatians 3:24-27, Galatians 4:4, Genesis 15:6, Romans 3:25].

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   YouTube Instead of Radio: Have you thought about no longer using the radio and going on YouTube instead (to save the costs)?
"First Shall be Last": Why do you suppose Jesus said so many times "The first will be last ...?" [Romans 2:9-10].

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   Feast of Tabernacles & the Coming of the Holy Spirit: Could the coming of the Holy Spirit in John 14, be the fulfillment of the "Feast of Tabernacles?" [John 14:16, John 14:23, 1 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 1:14].

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   Seeing Visions & Appartitions: Do you think that people really see apparitions of saints and visions? [2 Corinthians 11:14, Luke 16:29-31].

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   "Christ" Deleted From Translation: What do you think about the word "Christ" being left out of the end of some Bible translations? [Revelation 22:19].

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September 27, 2023


   Paul's Conversion & Calvinism: Do Calvinists use Paul's unique conversion to support their denial of free will? [Acts 26:19, Acts, 9, Ephesians 1:4-5, Luke 19:41-43, 1 Timothy 1:12, Galatians 1:15-17].

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   Baptism "For" the Remission of Sins: Regarding baptism, could the word "for" (eis) be interpreted as "because" of "remission of sins?" [Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21].

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   Jezebel: What kind of woman was Jezebel?

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   Visions of Mary & Mary in Church History: How important was Mary in the history of the church? What about the visions of Mary? [Acts 1].

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   Immortality & the Tree of Life: Were we created immortal? [1 Timothy 6:16, Romans 2:6-10].
Tree of Life & Immortality: Did the Tree of Life sustain life in Eden? Will we have to continue to eat of the Tree of Life in the New Earth (New Jerusalem)? [1 Timothy 6:16, Romans 2:6-10, Revelation 22, 1 John 5:11, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44].

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   Who are "My Brothers?": Is Jesus talking about "mankind" or "fellow believers" when He says brothers in Matthew 25? [Matthew 25:40, Mark 3:31, James 2:5-8].

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   Ezekiel's Prophecy & Diaspora: Could you clarify if the "diaspora" is being referred to in the passage about Zedekiah and how they would know that He is YHWH (Yahweh), thus fulfilling prophecy? [Ezekiel 29:11-13].

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   Water Baptism: Do you agree with my summary of the significance of baptism?

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   Marijuana (Cannabis) for Pain: What do you think about smoking marijuana (cannabis) for pain? Are there scriptures that can help us make a Godly decision?

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September 28, 2023


   All Calamity of God: Is not all calamity of God? [Amos 3:3-8].

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   Pharisaic Approach & Eternal: Do you think you might have a pharisaic approach (legalism) to the Bible? Isn't the universe eternal?

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   Reincarnation: What do you think about reports of previous lives from Lee Strobel's book "Case for Heaven?"

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   Destruction to Come: When Jesus said "that all things which are written may be fulfilled" do you think that He was referring to the curses being fulfilled? [Luke 21:21-22, Leviticus 26:14, Deuteronomy 28:15, Luke 21:5ff, Luke 19:41ff, Luke 21:7, Luke 21:32].

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   Satan's Thievery: How do we make Satan pay us back for all he has stolen from us? [Proverbs 6:30-31].
Khasarian Jews Have you heard of Khasarian Jews (Khazars)?

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   "Bear the Burdens": What does it mean to "bear the burdens" of others? [Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 12:15].

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   The Living Bible: What do you think about "The Living Bible?"

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   Secular Music: What do you think about secular music? [Philippians 4:8].

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   "Appointed Once to Die" & the Rapture: If we are appointed "once to die" then what about the rapture? [1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Hebrews 9:27].

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September 29, 2023


   Water into Wine: Why did Jesus turn the water into wine, especially if people were already drunk? [John 2:10, 1 Timothy 5:23, John 15:1].

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   "Acts" or "Works" of the Flesh: Why is the word used "acts" or "works" in the flesh, whereas when speaking of the spirit, the word used is "fruit?" [Galatians 5:19-26, Ephesians 2:8-10].

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   Righteous Hatred: Could you elaborate on "righteous hatred?" [Psalm 139:22].

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   Jewish Caller's Compliments Steve's Perspective: Jewish caller comments about Steve's show and gives his compliments about his perspective on Jewish Roots.
Jewish Perspective - Water into Wine: From a Jewish caller's perspective, thoughts about the wine and spiritually purifying one on the inside. [Psalm 104:15].

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   Age of Consent (Sexual Activity): What is the correct age of legal consent?
Cohabitation Instead of Marriage: Do you have to be married in a church or can you just live together and consider yourself married?

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   Scriptures for Jehovah Witnesses What is the Old Testament scripture you gave for the Jehovah Witnesses that proves that Christ is God? Rec: Topical lecture series, "Knowing God-Diety of Christ."

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   Missing Years of Jesus' Life: Is there anything out there that tries to cover the missing years of Jesus' life? [Luke 2:49].

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   Definition of "Love": Could you define what "love" looks like for the believer? [1 John 5:1, 1 John 3:10, John 3:16, Hebrews 12:5-6].

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