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| Sinners & Forgiveness: Does God forgive all sins, including sexual and murderous sins? [1 Corinthians 6:18, James 1:15, 1 John 5:16-17, 1 John 1:7-9, 1 Corinthians 6:10-12]. |
| Eschatology's Importance: There seem to be a lot of differences among Christians about eschatology, but why is it important? [Proverbs 25:2]. Contention & Divisions about Eschatology: Isn't eschatology an unnecessary argument and a despicable wedge between believers? |
| Ezekiel (Later Chapters): Can you help me find the lectures about the last chapter in Ezekiel to better understand the application to the future or past? (Chapter 37:15-28). |
| Priestly Linen Ephod: Wouldn't David having put on a linen ephod (priestly garments) be considered offensive? Is it because he is called a prophet? [Psalm 40:6-8, Psalm 51:16, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 10:5-7, Hebrews 5:10, Matthew 12:3-4, 2 Samuel 6:14]. |
| "Fear" in Scripture: Are there places in scriptures where "fear" doesn't mean fear, but reverence? [2 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:33, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10]. |
| Curse of Slavery on Ham's Descendants & People of Color: Does the curse on Ham in the words of Noah in Genesis 9 justify the misfortunes (enslaving) of people of color? [Genesis 9:25]. |
| Disobedient Hebrews: Did the Hebrews (Jews) neglect almost everything that God had commanded throughout their history? Music in the 1970s: Did you ever jam with Phil Keaggy in the 1970s? |
| Spirit of Love: Comment from caller about the difference between the call to love in the Christian scripture in contrast to the Koran. [Romans 12:9]. |
| National Israel, 1948: Could you talk about the land and nation of Israel since 1948, whether this fulfills biblical prophecy, and the ethnicity of the Jewish people now in the land? [Ezekiel 36-37, Jeremiah 21-34, Deuteronomy 30:1-3, Luke 21]. |
| The Good News & the Gospel): Is he talking about the gospel or the Jubilee, and is the "good news" always the gospel? [Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 15:4-13, John 8:36, Matthew 1:21]. |
| Redemption Planned Before the Fall: How could redemption have already been planned, if Adam & Eve had not yet fallen? Ref: "Jesus on Every Page" by David Murray. [2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1, 2 Corinthians 3:18]. |
| Jews Rejected from the Land: Caller comments on the fact that scripture says that the Jews were ejected from the land in Luke. [Luke 13:34-35]. The Trinity Doctrine Disagreement: Caller disagrees with Steve about the Trinity and bases his postulate on Acts 17. [Acts 17:22-31]. |
| Jews Rejected from the Land: Caller comments on the fact that scripture says that the Jews were ejected from the land in Luke. [Luke 13:34-35]. The Trinity Doctrine Disagreement: Caller disagrees with Steve about the Trinity and bases his postulate on Acts 17. [Acts 17:22-31]. |
| Why Trust the Bible?: How should we defend the question "Why the Bible, instead of other religions holy books?" Isn't circular reasoning to use 2 Timothy 3? [2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 John 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 18:22, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, John 13:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12]. |
| Modern Edomites in Gaza: Can you help me understand more about who the people in Gaza are? Are they descendants of the Edomites, or Idoumaeans? |
| Speaking in Tongues: Regarding the "tongues" spoken in Acts 10, were they not understood by the listeners in their own language? [Acts 10:46, Acts 2:3-5, 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:16, Acts 19:6]. |
| Jesus in Old Testament: Are these verses talking about Jesus and was He talking about Himself (John 5) in the Old Testament? [John 5:46, Deuteronomy 18:15, Deuteronomy 18:18, Psalm 40:6-8, Luke 24:44, Acts 3:22, Acts 7:37]. |
| The Salvation Army (Denomination): Do you think that The Salvation Army's soft view of the necessity of baptism is a serious problem? [Matthew 28:19-20]. |
| J.Vernon McGee & Our Responsibility for Sin: Is McGee saying that we are not responsible for being born in sin, but only for rejecting Christ when we know of Him? [Isaiah 53:4]. All Sinners: Are we still sinners, even if we don't sin to the magnitude of David and Bathsheba? |
| Helping Demanding or Entitled Homeless or Mentally Ill: How do we handle helping the homeless or mentally ill who are very selective, picky, entitled, etc.? [Mark 14:7]. |
| Jews Indigenous to the Land of Israel: Caller shares his view that the Jews are indigenous to the region of Israel. [Deuteronomy 30:10, Leviticus 26, Leviticus 18:25-28, Deuteronomy 28, Exodus 19:5-6, Jeremiah 18:7-10, Luke 19:44]. |
| Unforgivable Sin: If someone stumbles a little one, is it an unforgivable sin? [Matthew 18:6, Luke 17:2]. |
| Context of "Touch Not God's Anointed": Would you help me with the context of Psalm 105:15 "Do not touch the Lord's anointed?" [Psalm 105:15]. |
| Prophecy: The World Turns Against Israel: When scripture says that the "world" will move against Israel, is it talking about the world now, or the world then? [Zechariah 12:1-3, Zechariah 14:1-2, Zechariah 11:12-13, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:31]. Steve and Chuck Smith: Caller shares that his wife, who has passed away, knew Steve back in the 1970, and was once engaged to Chuck Smith, Jr. |
| Prophecy: The World Turns Against Israel: When scripture says that the "world" will move against Israel, is it talking about the world now, or the world then? [Zechariah 12:1-3, Zechariah 14:1-2, Zechariah 11:12-13, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:31]. Steve and Chuck Smith: Caller shares that his wife, who has passed away, knew Steve back in the 1970, and was once engaged to Chuck Smith, Jr. |
| Trust the Holy Spirit's Leading (Over The Bible): Don't you think that some people try to lead the Holy Spirit, rather than trusting the Holy Spirit to lead them? You seem to trust the scriptures more than the guidance of the Spirit? [Matthew 28:19-20]. |
| Parables about the Kingdom of God: Do all parables relate to the Kingdom of God? [Matthew 13:10]. Defining the Kingdom of God: How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14]. Great White Throne Judgment: What scriptures do you use to support your position that the Final Judgment (the Great White Throne judgment) is for everyone? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 1:17]. |
| Parables about the Kingdom of God: Do all parables relate to the Kingdom of God? [Matthew 13:10]. Defining the Kingdom of God: How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14]. Great White Throne Judgment: What scriptures do you use to support your position that the Final Judgment (the Great White Throne judgment) is for everyone? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 1:17]. |
| Parables about the Kingdom of God: Do all parables relate to the Kingdom of God? [Matthew 13:10]. Defining the Kingdom of God: How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14]. Great White Throne Judgment: What scriptures do you use to support your position that the Final Judgment (the Great White Throne judgment) is for everyone? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 1:17]. |
| Reading the New Testament Publicly: When I read publicly, should I be reading from the New Testament, rather than the Old, since it is more about Jesus and salvation? [Luke 24:44]. |
| "Blessed" or "Happy": Can you give me a better definition of the word "blessing" instead of "happy?" Happy doesn't seem accurate. |
| God Permits Slavery: Why does God or Paul not say anything to condemn slavery in the Bible? [Deuteronomy 15:17, 1 Corinthians 7:21, Jeremiah 34:14, Romans 1:1-15, Philemon 1:16]. |
| Jesus' Destination Right After Death: Where did Jesus go right after death (between death and resurrection)? Jesus Went to Hell or Abraham's Bosom: Did Jesus go to Hell (Hades) or Paradise (Abraham's Bosom)? |
| Mary, Mother of God: How would you explain the incarnation of God through Mary, to a Catholic? |
| Prophecies that Did NOT Come True: Some Openness (Theology) believers suggest that prophecies don't need to necessarily come true. Could you talk about the prophecies in Ezekiel that didn't exactly come true as they were prophecied? [Ezekiel 26:3, Ezekiel 26:7, Ezekiel 16:12-14, Genesis 22:12, Genesis 18:20, Genesis 3:9]. |
| Reading the Bible in Public: Caller is unclear about his role in reading the scriptures out loud in public and whether he should use the Old or New Testaments. [2 Corinthians 3:12]. |
| Moral Laws or Code: In Romans 2, was Paul talking about the moral code in all people's hearts (Gentiles, too)? [Genesis 18:19, Genesis 14:14, Romans 2:14-15]. |
| "The Tabernacle" as Spiritual: Was "the land" in Amos 9:15 meant to be taken spiritually? [Amos 9:11-15, Acts 15:16-18, Malachi 1:11]. "The Land" as Spiritual: Are there any verses that say that "The Land" is spiritual? [Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 12:22-23, Romans 4:13, Psalm 2:8]. |
| God's Blessing & Cursing: Could you talk about Genesis 12:3 (God's blessings and cursing) and how that applies to what is going on in Israel? [Genesis 12:3, Numbers 24:9, Deuteronomy 30:10, 1 Corinthians 16:22]. Funding Israel & the War: Should we be funding the war in Israel and financially supporting the Israeli people (in light of scripture being taken out of context)? |
| God's Blessing & Cursing: Could you talk about Genesis 12:3 (God's blessings and cursing) and how that applies to what is going on in Israel? [Genesis 12:3, Numbers 24:9, Deuteronomy 30:10, 1 Corinthians 16:22]. Funding Israel & the War: Should we be funding the war in Israel and financially supporting the Israeli people (in light of scripture being taken out of context)? |
| Worshipping the Holy Spirit: Should we be worshipping the Holy Spirit? I am uncomfortable with putting the Holy Spirit on the same level as God and Jesus. [1 Corinthians 2:11, John 14:11]. |
| Annihilation of Enemies in Old Testament: How do we square the idea of the annihilation of the many Canaanite kingdoms with the command to love our enemies and be patient, etc? [Psalm 103:8]. |
| Circumcising Timothy: Do you think that Paul regretted circumcising Timothy, in light of his strong position against it? [Acts 16:1-5, Acts 21:21]. |
| Palestinians Against Israel: How does one respond to those who think the actions of Hamas against Israel are not unlike the direction of God in the Old Testament against the Canaanites? |
| Unconditional Biblical Promises: Are there any unconditional Covenants or promises in scripture? [Genesis 9:11, 2 Peter 3:10, Jeremiah 18:8]. Promise Against a Future Flood: Isn't the promise to Noah that God would not ever flood the earth again to destroy it unconditional? Faith Required of Nations: If faith is the condition required of man, is it also applicable to whole nations? [Hebrews 11]. |
| Unconditional Biblical Promises: Are there any unconditional Covenants or promises in scripture? [Genesis 9:11, 2 Peter 3:10, Jeremiah 18:8]. Promise Against a Future Flood: Isn't the promise to Noah that God would not ever flood the earth again to destroy it unconditional? Faith Required of Nations: If faith is the condition required of man, is it also applicable to whole nations? [Hebrews 11]. |
| Unconditional Biblical Promises: Are there any unconditional Covenants or promises in scripture? [Genesis 9:11, 2 Peter 3:10, Jeremiah 18:8]. Promise Against a Future Flood: Isn't the promise to Noah that God would not ever flood the earth again to destroy it unconditional? Faith Required of Nations: If faith is the condition required of man, is it also applicable to whole nations? [Hebrews 11]. |
| Moral & Goodness Distinctions Could you talk about the distinction between being "good" in contrast to operating within a code of "morality" or within your rights? [James 4:17, 1 John 3:17]. Goodness vs. Sinlessness: Could you be technically "sinless," but not be good? Not ever really mistreating someone, but not really good in your heart? |
| Moral & Goodness Distinctions Could you talk about the distinction between being "good" in contrast to operating within a code of "morality" or within your rights? [James 4:17, 1 John 3:17]. Goodness vs. Sinlessness: Could you be technically "sinless," but not be good? Not ever really mistreating someone, but not really good in your heart? |
| Polygamy: Can one practice polygamy today without going against scripture? [Genesis 1:27, Mark 10:6, Matthew 19:4-6, Deuteronomy 17:17, Ephesians 5:25-33, Genesis 2]. |
| Dispensational vs Alternate views: Could you recommend some books that would compare Dispensational views with others that is fair and balanced? Rec: "The Meaning of the Millennium" by Robert Clouse. "Israel and the Church" by Oswald T. Allis, "Revelation Four Views" by Steve Gregg. Lectures, "When Shall These Things Be?" and "What are We to Make of Israel?" |
| The Pietist View: Could you talk about "The Pietist View" and what where they may have gone beyond scripture? |
| The Apostles Scripture: What version of the scriptures would Paul and the apostles have used? "Virgin" in the Septuagint: If the word "virgin" in Hebrew means "young woman" does the fact that the apostles used the Greek Septuagint (where the word is "parthenos," which means "virgin") tend to nullify the argument of liberal scholars that Mary may not have been a virgin? [Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14]. |
| The Apostles Scripture: What version of the scriptures would Paul and the apostles have used? "Virgin" in the Septuagint: If the word "virgin" in Hebrew means "young woman" does the fact that the apostles used the Greek Septuagint (where the word is "parthenos," which means "virgin") tend to nullify the argument of liberal scholars that Mary may not have been a virgin? [Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14]. |
| The Name of Jesus & God: Can we say that Jesus is the name of God on a human level? [John 14:7-10, Colossians 2:9, Matthew 28:19]. |
| Removing Shoes: Why removing of the shoes in the story of the burning bush? [Exodus 3:5]. Punctuation in Scripture: Could you help with the varied placement of the period surrounding the words "in love" in different translations, such as in Ephesians 1? [Ephesians 1:4-5]. |
| Removing Shoes: Why removing of the shoes in the story of the burning bush? [Exodus 3:5]. Punctuation in Scripture: Could you help with the varied placement of the period surrounding the words "in love" in different translations, such as in Ephesians 1? [Ephesians 1:4-5]. |
| Predestination (in Calvinism): Can you help me with the idea of "predestination" after listening to Voddie Baucham and John MacArthur? Rec: topical lectures, "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." [Ephesians 1:5, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Titus 2:11]. |
| The Name of Jesus: In the Lord's prayer, what is His name? [Matthew 6:9-13]. Thy Kingdom Come: Is there a significance of "thy Kingdom come" and references to "I am" relative to Jesus' name? [John 8:24, John 8:28, John 8:58, Revelation 1:8-10, Revelation 1:17]. |
| Correcting Others: How does one know when it is appropriate to step in and correct another? [Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 7:3-5, Galatians 6:1]. |
| Holy Ground (Shoes Off)-Ethiopia: Caller shares that in Ethiopia you must take off your shoes before you go into church because it is considered holy ground. Learning About Different Religions: Should I be learning about other religions? Does God object to this? |
| Holy Ground (Shoes Off)-Ethiopia: Caller shares that in Ethiopia you must take off your shoes before you go into church because it is considered holy ground. Learning About Different Religions: Should I be learning about other religions? Does God object to this? |
| "Sons of God" vs "Children of God"? Have you ever heard of the distinction made between two kinds of Christians; Sons of God vs the Children of God? [1 John 3:2, Job 1-2, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Proverbs 17:2]. |
| God's Chosen Few: Would you comment on Romans 9 and the references to Esau, and God's right to choose only some? [Romans 9, Galatians 3, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27 ]. |
| Hatred for the Jews: How do you explain the irrational hatred for the Jewish people and Israel? [1 John 5:18-20]. Survival of the Jews People: How does scripture explain the supernatural survival of the Jewish people? |
| Hatred for the Jews: How do you explain the irrational hatred for the Jewish people and Israel? [1 John 5:18-20]. Survival of the Jews People: How does scripture explain the supernatural survival of the Jewish people? |
| Amillennialism=Antisemitism: Why do people equate Amillennialism with Antisemitism? [Revelation 20:30, Hebrews 8:13, 2 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Peter 2:9]. Dispensationalists Replace Christ with Israel: Isn't it almost as if Dispensationalists worship Israel instead of Jesus? |
| Rahab-Dashed into Pieces: What does it mean when scripture says "I dashed Rahab into pieces." [Isaiah 51:9, Psalm 89:10, Psalm 30:7]. Paul writing about Third Heaven: Why do so many think that Paul is talking about himself when he writes that "he knew a man who was caught up into the third heaven?" [2 Corinthians 12:2-4]. |
| Rahab-Dashed into Pieces: What does it mean when scripture says "I dashed Rahab into pieces." [Isaiah 51:9, Psalm 89:10, Psalm 30:7]. Paul writing about Third Heaven: Why do so many think that Paul is talking about himself when he writes that "he knew a man who was caught up into the third heaven?" [2 Corinthians 12:2-4]. |
| Compromised Mental Health & Suicide: Can a Christian, who has suffered brain damage but committed suicide, still go to heaven? |
| Nebuchadnezzar in Heaven: Do you think that Nebuchadnezzar repented, was converted, and is in heaven? [Daniel 4:36, Daniel 2:47, Daniel 3:28]. |
| National Israel's Borders: Is Israel the only nation God gave physical borders to their land? [Daniel 2:37-38, Galatians 4:26, Galatians 3:29, Deuteronomy 28, Leviticus 26, Acts 17:26, Deuteronomy 2:5]. Special Jewish People: Isn't the Jewish people special because we are to be grafted into the Jewish tree? [Romans 2:5-10, Romans 11:28, John 4:22]. |
| Donation to The Narrow Path: Do you have a digital way to donate to The Narrow Path? |
| Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Isn't worshipping the Devil the only unforgivable sin? [1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:9]. |
| Tattoos: Does the Bible say anything about tattoos? [Leviticus 19:28]. |
| Jesus Not a Jew: Was Jesus a Jew? "Jew" or "Jewish" (Term Origin): Where did the name "Jew" come from? |
| Called to Holiness: What does this verse mean, "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it?" [1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Thessalonians 6:16]. |
| Healing & Slain in the Spirit (Pentecostalism): In Pentecostal circles, what is meant if one says if you aren't falling over in the Spirit or healed, then you are not in the revival? [1 Timothy 5:23, 2 Timothy 4:20, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, Galatians 4:13]. |
| Haludinogenic Drugs for Treatment: What do you think about using ketamine for medical treatment? [1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Peter 2:11]. |
| Politics Separate from Faith: Don't you think you should keep your faith out of politics? |
| Current War in Israel: How should we be dealing with and praying about this war in Israel? Which side should we be on? [Joshua 5:13-15]. |
| Contradictions about Salvation & Our Security in Christ: Doesn't John 3:16 contradict Matthew 7:21 about salvation? I am very fearful I may not make it into heaven. [John 3:16, Matthew 7:21, Galatians 5:6, James 2:26, James 2:20, Luke 6:46]. |
| Italicized Words in Bibles: Why are there italicized words in Bibles? Unspotted From the World: What does it mean to keep yourself "unspotted from the world?" [James 1:26-27]. |
| Discipleship: Can you enlighten me about "Discipleship?" What it is, how to become one, etc.? Rec: "Empire of the Risen Son", Vol 2, "All the King's Men." or topical lectures series. "Genuinely Following Jesus." [Matthew 28:19-20, John 8:31, Acts 11:26]. |
| Free Will Ceasing: Is there a verse that says that we will always have "free will?" [Genesis 1:26]. Judas' Salvation: Do you think that Judas was saved before He betrayed Jesus? |
| Portland Area Church: Do you have any recommendations for churches in the Portland area? Doctrines or Qualities of a Good Church: What should we be looking for in a church in order to find a healthy church? [John 13:34-35]. Steve Gregg Debates: How do you determine what to debate, and what does it take to get you to do a debate? |
| Portland Area Church: Do you have any recommendations for churches in the Portland area? Doctrines or Qualities of a Good Church: What should we be looking for in a church in order to find a healthy church? [John 13:34-35]. Steve Gregg Debates: How do you determine what to debate, and what does it take to get you to do a debate? |
| Cessationism (Ceasing of the Gifts): Does the Bible say that the gifts will cease (Cessationism)? [1 Corinthians 1:7, Romans 12:5-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 7:7]. Believers Will Speak in Tongues: If the gifts have ceased, doesn't that conflict with the fact that all believers will speak in tongues? [Mark 16:17] |
| Sexlessness for the Unmarried: Is there some compensation for those who will never be married because they are barred from sexual fulfillment? [Job 5:7, John 16:33] |
| Satan Defeated at the Cross: How was Satan defeated at the cross? [1 John 3:8, Romans 8:1-4, Revelation 12:11, Romans 8:33]. The Evil in the World: How do you square all the evil in the world (if Satan was defeated at the cross? [James 4:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:8]. |
| "Every Man a Liar:" What is the context and meaning of the phrase, "Let God be true, but every man a liar?" [Romans 3:4< Romans 3:1-5] |
| Judas' Salvation: Caller believes that Judas was saved. [Matthew 10:5-8, Matthew 7:21-22]. |
| Names Blotted Out of the Book of Life: How can we be unable to lose our salvation, in light of the verse that a name can be blotted out of the Book of Life? [Revelation 3:5, Luke 8:13, 1 Timothy 4:1, Romans 11:21-22, Revelation 2:10]. |
| Extrabiblical Books: Why are some of the extrabiblical books not included in the Biblical Canon? [1 Chronicles 29:29, 1 Corinthians 10]. |
| Nationalist Christian Trump Supporters: Are we trending toward a Christian Nationalist society, based on a pastor's view of the Starbucks logo? |
| "He Shall be Called a Nazarene": Where is the prophecy "He shall be called a Nazarene" in the Old Testament? [Matthew 2:23, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15, Matthew 2:18, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 9:1]. |
| Disciplining the Mentally Ill: How do we discipline those who are mentally ill in church? [Titus 3:10]. |
| The Apocrypha: What do you think about the claim that The Apocrypha should have been included because of the number of times it has been quoted by the New Testament writers? [Jude 1:9]. |
| Difficult Relationships: How long do you try to work on a friendship before you just give up the friendship? |
| Abraham Hearing Voices: Was Abraham mentally ill or royalty if he heard God's voice? [James 2:21-23]. |
| Cremation: Is there anything wrong with being cremated? |
| Laid-off & God's Plan: What about God's provision in light of a friend who has been laid-off in his 60s and is under stress about his future? [1 Timothy 6:8-10]. |
| Pastor's Salaries: What do you think about going to a church where the pastor is paid a salary? [Matthew 10:8, Galatians 1:10]. |
| Islam: Could you help me understand more about Islam? |
| Covid Vaccine & Mark of the Beast: Have you heard of the claim that the vaccine is the Mark of the Beast and it changes your DNA and God won't recognize you? |
| Women Officiating at Weddings: What do you think about women officiating at weddings? [1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, Titus 2:4]. |
| Eastern Orthodoxy: What do you think about the Eastern Orthodox Church? |
| Seeing Jesus Return: Have you heard about David Jeremiah's book about the return of Christ? Does this idea make any sense, since scripture says that we will see His return? |
| Shekhinah Glory: If "Shekhinah" Glory actually comes from the Kabbalah and seems to be about God's feminine side, should we be using the term? |
| Paul Different Gospel & Not an Apostle: Some suggest that Paul was not a legitimate apostle. What do you say? [2 Peter 3:15-16, Matthew 5:17-18]. |
| Book of Enoch's Authenticity: Since Enoch never died, could not he have actually come back and written that book? |
| The Great Commission: If Jesus was addressing his disciples, is it correct to assume that the direction of The Great Commission applies to us today? [1 Corinthians 15:6, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Peter 3:15]. "End of the Age": How do we know when the "end of the age" is referring to in scripture, if it could, at times, apply to A.D.70? [Ephesians 2:7, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 13:40, Matthew 13:49]. Baptizing "in the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit": Why did Jesus say to baptize in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit, and yet in Acts they baptize in the name of Jesus? [Matthew 28:19]. |
| The Great Commission: If Jesus was addressing his disciples, is it correct to assume that the direction of The Great Commission applies to us today? [1 Corinthians 15:6, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Peter 3:15]. "End of the Age": How do we know when the "end of the age" is referring to in scripture, if it could, at times, apply to A.D.70? [Ephesians 2:7, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 13:40, Matthew 13:49]. Baptizing "in the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit": Why did Jesus say to baptize in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit, and yet in Acts they baptize in the name of Jesus? [Matthew 28:19]. |
| The Great Commission: If Jesus was addressing his disciples, is it correct to assume that the direction of The Great Commission applies to us today? [1 Corinthians 15:6, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Peter 3:15]. "End of the Age": How do we know when the "end of the age" is referring to in scripture, if it could, at times, apply to A.D.70? [Ephesians 2:7, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 13:40, Matthew 13:49]. Baptizing "in the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit": Why did Jesus say to baptize in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit, and yet in Acts they baptize in the name of Jesus? [Matthew 28:19]. |
| God Made Each of Us Individually: How do you think about the specific creation of each one of us by God individually? [Galatians 1:15, Jeremiah 1:5, Luke 12:7]. |
| "Sent Only to the Lost Sheep of Israel": Could you explain the story of the Canaanite woman who comes to Jesus and He doesn't immediately help her and demon-possessed daughter, saying that He was sent to the lost sheep of Israel and harshly says He shouldn't give their bread to the dogs? [Matthew 15:22-27, Matthew 8:10, John 10:16]. |
| The Lord's Prayer: Could you comment on The Lord's Prayer and if Jesus ever prayed it, the forgiveness would not apply, but He was tempted? |
| Judging About Yoga Practice: Could you talk about judging others and in particular, regarding yoga practice? Do you have a lecture regarding this? [Matthew 7:1, John 7:24, Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 2:15, John 7:24, Psalm 1:1, Romans 14:5]. |
| Judas' Salvation: Caller shares some scripture that may shedlight on the question of whether Judas was at one time genuine in his faith before the devil entered him. [Luke 22:3, John 13:27, John 6:70]. God Wanted to Kill Moses: Could you shed some light on the story of God seeking to kill Moses? [Exodus 4:24]. |
| Judas' Salvation: Caller shares some scripture that may shedlight on the question of whether Judas was at one time genuine in his faith before the devil entered him. [Luke 22:3, John 13:27, John 6:70]. God Wanted to Kill Moses: Could you shed some light on the story of God seeking to kill Moses? [Exodus 4:24]. |
| Soul & Spirit in Scripture: Is there a difference between soul and spirit in scripture? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16-19]. |
| "Saved" if Raised in a Christian Home: How do I deal with someone who thinks they are "saved" if their parents are saved and they were raised in a Christian home? [Ezekiel 18:19-20, Jeremiah 31:29-33]. |
| Progress After Death: Do you think that we (our souls) continue to progress toward holiness after death? [1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. Free Will After Death: Will we have free will in heaven? |
| Progress After Death: Do you think that we (our souls) continue to progress toward holiness after death? [1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. Free Will After Death: Will we have free will in heaven? |
| "Father, Forgive Them": Why did Jesus say, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do?" Didn't God already know that they were ignorant? [Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:8, Jeremiah 32:17, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 4:15, Psalm 103:14]. |
| "Son of Man": Are all the references to "Son of Man" in the gospels referring to Jesus, or does it at any time refer to just a man? [Hebrews 2:6-8, Psalm 8:4, Daniel 7:13]. |
| God's Omnipotence vs Fallen World: Can you help me understand why God would create a humanity that would fall if He is all-powerful and all-knowing? [Genesis 6:6, Isaiah 53:3, Ezekiel 43:11]. |
| Lucifer's Sin: During the time Lucifer was pondering his upcoming sinfulness, why would not God come to him to help him? [Isaiah 14:12]. An Eternity in Hell: Why would God make people who live 1-70 years have to suffer eternally in hell? It doesn't seem reasonable. Rec: Steve's book, "Three Views of Hell." |
| Lucifer's Sin: During the time Lucifer was pondering his upcoming sinfulness, why would not God come to him to help him? [Isaiah 14:12]. An Eternity in Hell: Why would God make people who live 1-70 years have to suffer eternally in hell? It doesn't seem reasonable. Rec: Steve's book, "Three Views of Hell." |
| Barbaric Biblical Stoning: Would you comment on the barbaric punishment by stoning described in the Bible? [Ecclesiastes 8:11-12]. |
| The Promised Land of Israel: Could you help me understand the promise of "all the land" for Israel and how the British Balfour Declaration affected this? [Joshua 21:43-45, Deuteronomy 28:15, Deuteronomy 28:45-63, 1 Kings 4:11, Luke 19:44, Luke 21:5, Leviticus 18:24-28, Jeremiah 18:7-10]. |
| A Great Revival in End Times: Am I missing something because I can't find anything in scripture about the often predicted "Great Revival" that is supposed to come before Christ's return? [Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:16-21]. End Times Upon Us: Do you think we are near the end and Jesus' Second Coming? [Acts 1:6, Matthew 24:46]. |
| Paul's Roman Citizenship (Arrest & Beating): Why do you think Paul changed his approach when he appealed to his Roman citizenship to prevent a beating? [Acts 16:23, Acts 16:35-37, Acts 22:25]. |
| God Before His Present State: Could God have ever existed in another form, such as in suspended animation? God's Predetermination of Human History: Did God predetermine how long human history would be? [Acts 17:31, 2 Peter 3:12]. |
| God Before His Present State: Could God have ever existed in another form, such as in suspended animation? God's Predetermination of Human History: Did God predetermine how long human history would be? [Acts 17:31, 2 Peter 3:12]. |
| David's Hateful Attitude (Imprecatory Psalms): Why is David's hateful attitude found acceptable in some of the Psalms (Imprecatory Psalms)? [John 3:16, Psalm 109:6, Psalm 139:21-22, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28]. |
| Spices Brought to the Tomb: In contrast to Jewish tradition, why would the women take spices to the tomb, when he was already buried in the tomb? [Mark 16:3]. |
| "Son of Man": Why does Jesus refer to Himself as "Son of Man?" [Psalm 8:4-8, 2 Corinthians 12, Daniel 7:13, Philippians 2:7, 1 Timothy 2:6, Mark 14:62]. |
| Agnostic Considers God a Serial Killer: Is not God a serial killer for not intervening in this terrible world where people have to die? Should He not be held accountable for all the suffering? [Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18]. |
| The Spices for Burial: Caller shares information about the burial spices in ancient cultures and some of the symbolism about them. [Exodus 30:23-25]. Mary or "Jerusalem, Mother of Us All": What do Catholics say about "Jerusalem, the mother of us all" instead of Mary? [Galatians 4:26, Revelation 21:9-10]. |
| The Spices for Burial: Caller shares information about the burial spices in ancient cultures and some of the symbolism about them. [Exodus 30:23-25]. Mary or "Jerusalem, Mother of Us All": What do Catholics say about "Jerusalem, the mother of us all" instead of Mary? [Galatians 4:26, Revelation 21:9-10]. |
| Repentance & Sacrifices in Old Testament: Did they repent for sin under the Old Covenant? Did they offer sacrifices daily, for atonement of sin? [Psalm 5:16-17. Hebrews 10:4-10]. |
| Modern National Israel: What is your view of the future of Israel? Has He cast His people (the Jewish people) off? [Romans 11:1, Exodus 19:5-6, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 3:6f, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:28]. |
| A.D. 70 and Salvation: Is there any relevance to understanding the significance of A.D.70 and one's salvation? |
| Paul's Life in the Balance: Paul's choice about living or dying in Philippians is a little unclear. Can you help? [Philippians 1:22]. Jack Hibbs Ministry: Have you heard of Jack Hibbs and his ministry? Is he on the up and up? Some of what he says didn't seem quite right. Rec: YouTube - "Replacement Theology? Steve Gregg Responds to Pastors Hibbs, Hitchcock & Wilkinson." |
| Paul's Life in the Balance: Paul's choice about living or dying in Philippians is a little unclear. Can you help? [Philippians 1:22]. Jack Hibbs Ministry: Have you heard of Jack Hibbs and his ministry? Is he on the up and up? Some of what he says didn't seem quite right. Rec: YouTube - "Replacement Theology? Steve Gregg Responds to Pastors Hibbs, Hitchcock & Wilkinson." |
| The Apocrypha (Eastern Orthodox Church): If the Apocrypha was in all Bibles up until the 1800s, then did everyone have defective Bibles? |
| The Resurrection in the Old Testament: If in the Old Testament, they didn't really understand the resurrection, would I be using the verse in Job about "in my flesh, I will see God" out of context to use it on my tombstone? [Job 19:25-27, Daniel 12:2]. Resurrection Not a Focus in Old Testament: Isn't it so different for us to value our future resurrection in contrast to what they may have understood in the Old Testament, with no real knowledge of an afterlife? |
| The Resurrection in the Old Testament: If in the Old Testament, they didn't really understand the resurrection, would I be using the verse in Job about "in my flesh, I will see God" out of context to use it on my tombstone? [Job 19:25-27, Daniel 12:2]. Resurrection Not a Focus in Old Testament: Isn't it so different for us to value our future resurrection in contrast to what they may have understood in the Old Testament, with no real knowledge of an afterlife? |
| The Faithful in the Mixed Multitude in the Exodus: What percentage of unfaithful would there have been in mixed multitude in the Exodus? The Promised Land: Didn't God give The Promised Land to Israel forever? [Deuteronomy 28:15-68, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Romans 4:13, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:26-29]. |
| The Faithful in the Mixed Multitude in the Exodus: What percentage of unfaithful would there have been in mixed multitude in the Exodus? The Promised Land: Didn't God give The Promised Land to Israel forever? [Deuteronomy 28:15-68, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Romans 4:13, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:26-29]. |
| Suffering: Don't add this one. |
| Shortwave Radio: If you go off the radio in Alabama, can you let us know how to hear you on shortwave radio? Welcoming Angels at Death: How much credibility do you give to the stories of those who report there are angels there welcoming them when they died? [Luke 16:9]. |
| Shortwave Radio: If you go off the radio in Alabama, can you let us know how to hear you on shortwave radio? Welcoming Angels at Death: How much credibility do you give to the stories of those who report there are angels there welcoming them when they died? [Luke 16:9]. |
| Satan Was an Angel: How can you say that Satan was not an angel when scripture clearly says it? [Ezekiel 28:14, Revelation 9:11]. |
| Jews Rejecting Jesus: What are the problems for Jews who do not accept Jesus? Why don't they see Jesus as the Messiah? [John 10:16, 2 Corinthians 3:14-18, Luke 24:45, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:9-11]. The Resurrection of Jesus for the Jew: Is the resurrection of Jesus a sticking point for the Jew (to become Christians)? |
| Jews Rejecting Jesus: What are the problems for Jews who do not accept Jesus? Why don't they see Jesus as the Messiah? [John 10:16, 2 Corinthians 3:14-18, Luke 24:45, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:9-11]. The Resurrection of Jesus for the Jew: Is the resurrection of Jesus a sticking point for the Jew (to become Christians)? |
| Disciples Keeping the Law: When Jesus was on earth, did His disciples keep the Law? Did the disciples continue to debate over which laws to keep? [Matthew 5:18, Galatians 5:4, 1 Corinthians 9:21]. |
| Against the wicked: Are some of the Psalms written against the wicked written to those that cannot return from their wicked ways? [Psalm 109:6, Psalm 139, Acts 14:19-20, Acts 28, John7:24, Matthew 7], John :32, John 1:11-12, John 8] |
| God's Terrible Decision about the Promised Land: Why did God make such a terrible decision to have the Israelites take over the land when people were still fighting over it? [Leviticus 18:28, Deuteronomy 28:15f, James 4:1-4]. |
| Creator God or Creator Jesus: Is the Creator God, the Father, or Jesus, the Son? [Psalms 33:6, John 1:1]. |
| The Cepher Bible & the Book of Enoch: Have you heard of the Cepher Bible? What do you know about the Book of Enoch? |
| Tithing: Should we be tithing today, or just give offerings? Rec: Website articles; "Is Tithing for Christians?" |
| Trinity: Are you a Trinitarian? If so, why? Rec: Topical Lectures, "Knowing God", "The Trinity." |
| The Promised Land: Is "The Promised Land" still a covenant that needs to be fulfilled? [Exodus 12, Genesis 17, John 8:36-39, John 8:44, Galatians 3:7-9, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:28, Hebrews 3: 18, 1 Peter 2:9-10; Matthew 21:44] |
| Mega vs Small churches: Is it better to be in a small church, rather than a mega-church? |
| Song of Solomon: Why is the Song of Solomon in the Bible? [Ephesians 5:32] |
| Timeline-Institution of The Kingdom of God: Is this timeline of the institution of The Kingdom of God plausible? [Matthew 12:28, Revelation 20] |
| Bible is Untrue if Modern Israel Falls: What about someone that claims the Bible and Jesus is not true if modern Israel is wiped off the face of the earth? [Matthew 5:17, Luke 5:17, Luke 21:20-22, Mark 1:2-3, Matthew 4:17, Galatians 1:8] |
| Extravagant lives of Pastors: Do you think it is sinful that pastors live an extravagant lives, living in mansions, and such? [Romans 14:4-13, Matthew 10:8, Ephesians 4:11-12, Acts 3:6-8] Are Catholics saved?: Do you think that any Catholics are saved? |
| Extravagant lives of Pastors: Do you think it is sinful that pastors live an extravagant lives, living in mansions, and such? [Romans 14:4-13, Matthew 10:8, Ephesians 4:11-12, Acts 3:6-8] Are Catholics saved?: Do you think that any Catholics are saved? |
| Verifying Genuine Gift of Tongues How do I know if the tongues I experience is genuine? [1 Corinthians 14] |
| “Woman Shall Encompass a Man”: What does "a woman will encompass a man" mean in Jeremiah? [Jeremiah 31:22] |
| Appreciation for Steve: Caller just thanks Steve for his service to the Body of Christ. He offers praise to the Lord. Revelation 11:17] |
| Civil Divorce for Financial & Disability Reasons: What do you think about a couple getting a civil divorce for financial reasons, particularly in light of some medical disabilities? |
| Satan’s Abilities or Limitations: If Satan is not omnipresent or omniscient, and unable to plant thoughts in our minds, how can he tempt us? [Acts 5, Ephesians 4:29] “Flaming Darts” What are “flaming darts”? [Ephesians 6:16] |
| Satan’s Abilities or Limitations: If Satan is not omnipresent or omniscient, and unable to plant thoughts in our minds, how can he tempt us? [Acts 5, Ephesians 4:29] “Flaming Darts” What are “flaming darts”? [Ephesians 6:16] |
| Steve Gregg’s Theology: What are your overall views on various theological or doctrinal positions, such as Dispensational?, Calvinist? or what? |
| Olive Tree & Gathering of Israel: Is this Isaiah verse relevant to Romans 11 about the gathering of Israel? [Isaiah 27:12, Romans 11:25-26] |
| Years Given to Mankind: Why would God extend man’s life span to 120 years during the period of God’s wrath on mankind? [Genesis 6:3] |
| General vs Special Revelation: Is it possible for some to be saved with only a general revelation (without a specific “special revelation? [Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:19-20, Acts 22:9]. |