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| Eve's Temptation & the Tree of Life: Did God tell Eve not to touch the fruit on the tree, or did Adam or Eve assume, that if one is not to eat, one would not touch? [Proverbs 30:5-6]. |
| Eschatology, Israel, & Zechariah's Prophecy: In contrast to how Zechariah 10-12 is often used to support a conquering IDF (Israel Defense Force) and that it is all about the end times, how should I understand it? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures in Zechariah. [Zechariah 11:12-13, Zechariah 12:10. Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Zechariah 11:4-17, Matthew 26:31, Matthew 27:3-10, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:9, Isaiah 32:15]. |
| Beatitudes: What are the details and context of the Beatitudes in Luke 6:26 ("woe when men speak well of you"), and why is there so little said about the Beatitudes today? [Luke 6:26, Galatians 1:10]. |
| Differing Directions to the Disciples about Taking Provisions" What do you make of the differences in the instructions given the disciples where they have been told to take provisions and also told not to take provisions in Mark and Matthew? [Matthew 10:9, Luke 22:36, Luke 6:26, Mark 6:8, Matthew 6:33]. Differences in Gospel Accounts: How do we rule out collusion in the accounts of the gospels? |
| The Trinity: Are these verses referring to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity), with one verse referring specifically to the Holy Spirit? [John 1:1-5]. The Devil, Creativity, & Music: Is the Devil also creative and also able to make music, or did God make everything? [John 1:3]. |
| The Trinity: Are these verses referring to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity), with one verse referring specifically to the Holy Spirit? [John 1:1-5]. The Devil, Creativity, & Music: Is the Devil also creative and also able to make music, or did God make everything? [John 1:3]. |
| The Good Samaritan: How do we apply "The Good Samaritan" story to our lives today? [2 Thessalonians 3:10]. |
| Christian Author, Philip Mauro (Opposing Dispensationalism): Have you heard of the Christian author, Philip Mauro? What is his primary subject? Rec: "Gospel of the Kingdom?" and "The Wonders of Bible Chronology." |
| Jonah Died in the Whale: Did Jonah die in the belly of the whale, since there is recorded Jesus' comparison to his own three days in the tomb? [Jonah 2:2, Matthew 12:40]. |
| Raising Hands in Prayer or Worship: The raising of hands in prayer and worship isn't biblical, is it? |
| Evangelizing a Jewish Skeptic: Any advice about evangelizing a Jewish friend who is open to learning about Christianity, but he heard about the water in the flood being over 20 feet above all the mountains, thus he is very skeptical? Rec: "The Genesis Flood" by John C. Whitcomb and Henry M. Morris Turning Your Life Over to Christ: What does it look like when one "turns their life over to Christ?" Rec: Book by Steve Gregg. "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 2." |
| Evangelizing a Jewish Skeptic: Any advice about evangelizing a Jewish friend who is open to learning about Christianity, but he heard about the water in the flood being over 20 feet above all the mountains, thus he is very skeptical? Rec: "The Genesis Flood" by John C. Whitcomb and Henry M. Morris Turning Your Life Over to Christ: What does it look like when one "turns their life over to Christ?" Rec: Book by Steve Gregg. "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 2." |
| Self-Control (Fruit of the Spirit): Where can I get a good study on the "Fruit of the Spirit," specifically, self-control? Rec: Books, "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 2," by Steve Gregg and "The Disciplined Life" by Richard Taylor. Also, two topical series: "Cultivating Christian Character" and "Charisma & Character." |
| Dropping the Holy Spirit out of the Trinity: Is my salvation in danger if I am considering dropping the Holy Spirit out of my understanding of The Trinity? [1 Peter 1:10-12, Acts 28:25, Acts 5:3], |
| Jews Regathering in the Land of Israel: Regarding your statement that there is no prediction of the Jews being gathered back to the land (again), could you address the often applied Deuteronomy 30 verses? Ref: topical lecture, "What are We to Make of Israel?" [Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Hosea 1:9]. |
| Identifying the Man Casting Out Demons: Do you know who the man was that was casting out demons in Mark 9? [Mark 9:38, Matthew 12:27, Acts 19:13-16]. |
| The Comforter Deposed by the Antichrist: When does the antichrist take out the comforter in Revelation? [2 Thessalonians 2:7, 2 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Thessaloninas 2:1-5]. |
| Healing of the Blind Man: Do you think that in the story of Jesus healing the blind man who could initially only see "men like trees walking," do you think he was seeing spiritual beings? [Mark 8:22-26]. |
| Muslims, "Allah Has No Sons": When evangelizing Muslims, how do I respond to "Allah has no sons?" |
| The Occult-Consulting Mediums (Demons): Is it correct to think that someone contacting the dead or consulting a medium is actually communicating with a demon? [1 Samuel 28:12-20, Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27]. |
| Not Water, but Fire Next Time: Is there scripture to back up the Pentecostal phrase, "There won't water, but fire next time." [2 Peter 3:4-5, 2 Peter 3:10, Genesis 19:24, Luke 17:26, Matthew 24:37-39]. |
| Paul Supports Keeping the Law (Sabbath): In light of Romans 3, is Paul supporting the need to keep The Law, even though he has clearly said we are not under The Law, but under a new covenant? [Romans 3:31, Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:2-9, Matthew 5:17]. |
| Jehovah's Witnesses: Could you tell me more about the Jehovah's Witnesses? [2 Corinthians 3:17]. |
| Jesus - Created or Eternal: What difference does it make whether we believe that God created Jesus, or that Jesus was eternal in His existence? |
| Honoring the Sabbath: How should one honor the Sabbath? [Jeremiah 31:31, John 5:17-18, Hebrews 4:9-11]. |
| Defining "Israel" Today: Could you expand on the idea that there is a significant difference in the meaning of the word "Israel" depending on context? [Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27, Galatians 6:16, Isaiah 10:22, Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 3:29, Philippians 3:3, Romans 2:28-29]. |
| Good Charities: Could you recommend some good, reliable charities? Leighton Flowers & the Poison of Calvinism: What is your view of Leighton Flowers and the poison of Calvinism? [John 17:3]. |
| Jesus Anointed with the Holy Spirit: Is Jesus anointed with the Holy Spirit in Acts 10, therefore is Jesus and the Holy Spirit synonymous? [Acts 10:34-48, Matthew 18:20]. |
| A Jealous God: Is jealously set apart for God alone (to exhibit)? [Exodus 20:5, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Proverbs 6:34, Galatians 5:26]. |
| Atheist's Skepticism about the Veracity of the Bible & Miracles: Atheist: Regarding the flood, research says that the heat produced by mountains moving would cause so much heat that everything would melt. He reports that the evidence about the miracles in the Bible moved him away Christian faith. Atheist-Creation Story Untrue: If Genesis's story about the creation isn't true then would not the whole need for a Messiah be unnecessary? |
| International School of Ministry: Have you every heard of the International School of Ministry? |
| Michael Heizer (Divine Council of Gods): What do you think of Michael Heiser's ministry and his view of the "Divine Council of the Gods?" Rec: Verse-by-Verse John 10 & Genesis 6 lectures, or review the subject at Matthew713.com. [Psalm 82:6, John 10:34] |
| Jehovah's Witnesses-144,000 Ruling: In contrast to the Jehovah's Witnesses' idea, who would the 144,000 to us (Non-Jehovah's Witnesses)? [Revelation 5:10]. Jehovah's Witnesses-Parable of "The Faithful Servant": To someone who is not a Jehovah's Witness, who is the "faithful servant?" [Luke 19:26, Luke 12:42-48]. |
| Heaven's Banquet Table: Is the "Banquet Table" symbolic? [1 Corinthians 6:13]. |
| The Lord's Prayer (Our Daily Bread): Isn't "the daily bread" in the Lord's Prayer, referring not only to our physical nourishment but also spiritual nourishment? [Matthew 6:9-12, John 6:27, John 4:34, Job 23:12, Jeremiah 15:16, 1 Peter 2:2]. The Lord's Prayer (His Will be Done): What is meant by the phrase in The Lord's Prayer "Your will be done?" [Matthew 6:9-13]. |
| The Third Temple (Ezekiel's Temple): Why do Dispensationalists think that there will be a third temple if Jesus was the last sacrifice? [Revelation 21:22, Ezekiel 40-47, Ezekiel 45:15-17, Ezekiel 43:10-11, 1 Chronicles 28:11-19]. |
| No Food (or Stomachs) in Heaven: Caller thinks there will be no need for stomachs in heaven because the food will be so pure. [1 Corinthians 6:13]. Liberty for the Christian: When does one take "liberty" with scripture too far? Can we read too much into it? [Luke 17:10]. |
| The Bones in Ezekiel: Did the "whole house of Israel" or a remnant come back from Babylon and include some from all the tribes? And where do I find it? [Ezekiel 37:11, 2 Chronicles]. Commentaries: What commentaries would you recommend? Rec: Tyndale Commentary Sets, and any by F.F. Bruce. |
| The Bones in Ezekiel: Did the "whole house of Israel" or a remnant come back from Babylon and include some from all the tribes? And where do I find it? [Ezekiel 37:11, 2 Chronicles]. Commentaries: What commentaries would you recommend? Rec: Tyndale Commentary Sets, and any by F.F. Bruce. |
| Quran, Islam & Judaism: Do you think that Islam is closer to Christianity than Judaism since they revere Jesus as a great prophet? Shouldn't we evangelize them? |
| Nazarenes (Church of the Nazarene): Could you talk about the "Nazarenes?" What religion are they? Are they a cult? [Acts 24:5]. |
| Numerology: As a student of numerology, did you plan that address and zipcode for The Narrow Path, as it always adds up to three? |
| Preaching Fear & Worry: Many preach fear and worry about things we cannot fix. This has derailed me from my faith. What can you advise? [Psalm 1:3]. |
| "Word of Faith" (Faith Declarations): Are you familiar with "faith declarations" and is it biblical? |
| Unanswered Prayer: I assume you have been praying for your children to come to the Lord for the past 40 years, how do you reconcile this unanswered prayer? [Luke 18:1-8, Daniel 9:23]. |
| Jehovah's Witnesses (Deity of Christ): How do you counter the Jehovah's Witness' rejection of the deity of Christ based on 1 Corinthians 16? [1 Corinthians 16:24, 1 Corinthians 16:28, Philippians 2:6-7]. |
| Mary's Blood & Genetics: Did Jesus have Mary's blood (and DNA)? Original Sin & Immaculate Conception: Doesn't the Bible say that we are all born in sin (original sin)? |
| Mary's Blood & Genetics: Did Jesus have Mary's blood (and DNA)? Original Sin & Immaculate Conception: Doesn't the Bible say that we are all born in sin (original sin)? |
| Leaving the Jehovah's Witness': As someone who was once a Jehovah's Witness, I have not formally made it known to them, should I? |
| Hinduism's Timeline: Does the Hindu religion predate creation? Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security): What do you think about the "once saved, always saved?" [John 15:6]. |
| Hinduism's Timeline: Does the Hindu religion predate creation? Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security): What do you think about the "once saved, always saved?" [John 15:6]. |
| Replacement Theology: Regarding political Israel and the faithful remnant, do you follow the replacement theory (New Covenant replaces the Old)? The Faithful Jew: What about the faithful Jew who follows the Old Covenant as he knows it? [Romans 11:25-26, John 5:23]. |
| Four-living Creatures (Symbolism): What is your take on the "four-living creatures?" I just heard someone suggesting that this was symbolism for the gospels. [Revelation 4:6-8, Ezekiel 1:5-14, Ezekiel 10:14]. |
| Atheist-Apostasy: Do you think I am stupid and deserve to go to hell? Atheist-Theological Disagreement: Do you think that theological disagreements are a good enough reason to send someone to hell? Atheist-Hinduism Predates the Flood: Atheist caller claims that he has seen evidence that proves that Hinduism predates the Flood. He also challenges Steve's claim that he has evidence that Jesus and the gospels are true. |
| Ancestral Line Preceding Jesus: Was everyone in the ancestral line preceding the coming of Jesus, faithful and saved? [Hebrews 11]. |
| Miracles Don't Exist: If I don't believe in miracles, does it make me a heretic? |
| God Sent an Evil Spirit: I am confused about the scripture that says "God sent an evil spirit." Can you help? [1 Samuel 16:14, Job 1-2, 1 Kings 22:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:7]. Guardian Angels: Do you think that God puts spirit guides around us to protect us, but if we don't do good with God's laws, they abandon us? [Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11-12, |
| God Sent an Evil Spirit: I am confused about the scripture that says "God sent an evil spirit." Can you help? [1 Samuel 16:14, Job 1-2, 1 Kings 22:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:7]. Guardian Angels: Do you think that God puts spirit guides around us to protect us, but if we don't do good with God's laws, they abandon us? [Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11-12, |
| Comment-Fruit Trees in Heaven & New Earth: Caller thinks we will be eating in heaven and will live out our days here on earth. |
| Comment-Hinduism & Old Testament Events: Caller comments on the previous call from the Atheist about the origins of Hinduism and various thoughts about the Old Testament timeline (the Flood and Tower of Babel). |
| Comment-Physical Laws of Science: Caller shares the definition of "physical law" (of science) and the fact that it is not causal, but descriptive. |
| Israel Political Scene Today (Likud): Are the Likud (Israeli political group) almost like the Pharisees revived? |
| Keeping the Law: As Gentiles do we need to keep the Law? If son, wouldn't we need to have a temple again? [John 5:17-20]. |
| Branches Cut Off of the Vine: If you are cut off from the vine at some point, but you come back to the Lord, then what happens, since you are already burned up? [John 15:5, Revelation 20:15, Romans 11:21-23, James 5:20, 2 Peter 2:20, Galatians 6:7-8]. |
| Absence of the Gift of Speaking in Tongues: Should anyone who is filled with the Spirit be able to speak in tongues? Rec: topical lecture series "Charisma & Character" or book "They Speak with Other Tongues" by John Sherrill. [1 Corinthians 14, Jude 1:20]. |
| Gift of Tongues Caller recommends Justin Peter's YouTube lecture "Clouds without Water." Son of David-Joseph & Jesus' Genealogy: How do we reconcile Jesus still being the "Son of David," if he is not genealogically linked to David through Joseph? [Matthew 1:2-16, Luke 3:23, Luke 3:31-32]. |
| Two Groups-His Sheep & Not His Sheep (Predestination): Are there two limited and distinctive groups of people, the "elect and non-elect," the "wheat and the tares," "sheep and the goats?" [John 10:10-13, John 8:43-44, Matthew 13:24-30, John 10:27, John 6:45, John 17:6, Matthew 25:40]. |
| The Judgment-for What?: Where do those people go that are rejected at the judgment? Is there a chance that once you are saved, you still might go to hell? What will we be judged on? [2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Romans 8:1, Matthew 7:23]. |
| Ishmael and the Arabs: What great nation was made of Ishmael? Are there any ramifications relative to our faith? [Genesis 17, Genesis 24:12-16]. |
| Constantine (Council of Nicaea): Did Constantine preside over the council of Nicaea? The Trinity (Four instead of Three): Why didn't they have four persons instead of three (making the Trinity) since there was The Word, also? |
| The Lord's Prayer - Forgiving Trespasses: Is the part about the trespasses conditional? [Matthew 6:9-14, Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:25-26] Salvation Conditioned on Forgiveness: Is our salvation conditioned on us being able to do the right thing, as in forgiveness? Forgiveness vs Trust: Can we forgive someone, but not ever want to be around them ever again? |
| Book on Forgiveness, Steve Gregg & A.W. Tozer: Caller recommends Tim Keller's book on Forgiveness "Forgive-Why Should I? How Can I?" He also compliments Steve on his submission in service to God, drawing on a passage from Tozer's writings. Modern Israel's History & Terrorism: Would you comment on the historical progression of the current state of Israel? Did the Arab nations encourage the Palestinians to flee or did they just take it? Organization-Bible Study Fellowship: Caller recommends that Bible Study Fellowship is an excellent fellowship and a good alternative to institutional church. |
| Boundaries for Those Asking for Help: Does the Bible direct us about setting up boundaries for those asking for help, especially when they put themselves in the position they are in? [Luke 6:30-33]. |
| Dispensationalism's Seven Dispensations: Is it valid for Dispensationalists to divide up history into seven dispensations? Second Coming in Ephesians: Is Ephesians 1 referring to the Second Coming and the rapture of the church? What does the reference to "times" mean? [Ephesians 1:10]. |
| Presenting an Alternate View of Israel: Is this a good summary or definition of Israel today in modern history? [Isaiah 10:22, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:5, Leviticus 18:24-28, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Deuteronomy 28:63]. |
| Paul the "Broken Off" Branch: Was Paul the first "broken off" branch of the olive tree and the first to be grafted back in? Jacob or Israel (the Names): Is the name "Israel" like a betrothal name? |
| Grace: It seems like "grace" is so much more than "unmerited favor." Would you expand on this? [Romans 4:4, 1 Corinthians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Hebrews 10:29] |
| Heresy: Caller thanks Steve for helping her to not so quickly call things "heresy" she disagrees with. Infant Baptism: Isn't infant baptism a different gospel? How should I be looking at this? [Acts 2:38-39, Acts 16:31-34] |
| Losing One's Salvation: If someone loses their salvation, how do they get it back? [1 John 5:11-12]. |
| Knowing God: Shouldn't we be able to understand God and what He is doing? |
| Creation & Darkness: Can we assume that the darkness referred to in Genesis 2, is talking about evil? [Genesis 1:2] Beginning of Evil: When does "evil" manifest after creation? [Genesis 3] |
| Infant Baptism: Caller shares his view on infant baptism. What do you think about my view? [Ephesians 6:4] Baptism for Naive Believers: If someone is pretty ignorant of the things of God, but want to follow Him and be baptized, should we baptize them right away and expect that they will continue to be disciples and mature in time? |
| Complicated Marriage & Both in Infidelity: Can this complicated marriage scenario with both involved in infidelity allow for the believer to be remarried? Rec: Topical Articles, Divorce and Remarriage. |
| Matthew 24 "Days of Noah": Clarification of Matthew 24's "as in the days of Noah" referring to the normal activities of life, rather than the more common suggestion that would be paralleled to the evil activities in that culture at that time. [1 Thessalonians 5:3, Matthew 24:37-39]. |
| Book of Enoch: Can we trust the extrabiblical gospels, like "Book of Enoch" (Gospel of Mary, Philip, Thomas), etc.? |
| "Surrender" vs "Submission": Should we not use the word "submission" instead of "surrender" because we are not conquered, but willingly submit? |
| "As in the Days of Noah" ... and Lot: Caller shares scripture that "as in the days of Noah" may relate to "the days of Lot" also. [Luke 17:28-37, Matthew 24:37-39]. |
| Beginning of Time: Is Isaiah referring to the beginning of time in Genesis? [Isaiah 46:10, Genesis 1:1]. Feasts of the Lord: Regarding the feast of the Lord in Leviticus 23, are they prophetic? |
| Old Friend Calls: Casey, an old friend, greets Steve. |
| Forgiveness & Trust: Is this referring to refusing to further communicate with someone? [2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Timothy 3:1-5]. |
| Hebrew Roots (Messianic, Torah Observance) Movement: Could you talk a little about the Hebrew Roots movement (Torah Observance)? Topical lectures "Hebrew Roots" or "Jewish Roots." [Mark 7:19, John 5:17-18, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 1:8, Galatians 5:4, Mark 7:7-9, Matthew 15:9, Hebrews 8:13]. |
| Catholics & Protestant "Sola Scriptura": When Catholics refer to their "other" traditions when they say that Protestants only pay attention to "sola scripture" but Catholics believe in both scripture and other traditions, what are those traditions? [1 Timothy 3:2-5, Mark 7:9]. |
| Self-Defense: What about sell-defense? [Matthew 5:38-48]. Aborted Babies: Will all the aborted babies go to heaven? [Mark 10:14-16, Matthew 19:14]. |
| Children of Eden: Who were the “children of Eden?” [2 Kings 19:12] |
| "Robbing Artimus" in Acts: Regarding "robbing Artemis (Diana)," is there any correlation between Acts 19 and Malachi 3? What kind of “robbing” are they talking about? [Acts 19:27, Malachi 3:10 |
| Moabite Lineage of Ruth & David: Would you comment on Ruth, a Moabite, was not allowed in the assembly, but yet she was in the lineage of Jesus (and David)? Isn’t the word “forever” in there somewhere? David [Deuteronomy 23:3, Psalm 40:6, Deuteronomy 23:3, Matthew 12:3-8]. |
| Flat Earth Proponent: Flat Earther; “How can we justify what science tells us when both scripture and our own perceptions tell us the earth is a flat, fixed plane?” [Matthew 24:41] |
| The Last Prophet: What do you know about the “last prophet?” Is God waiting for the last prophet before the last day? [Deuteronomy 18:15, Revelation 11]. |
| Constantine & the Canon of Scripture (New Testament): Could you shed light on how the books of the New Testament were selected and if Constantine oversaw it? |
| Age of Accountability: Caller comments on the “age of accountability” referring to New Testament scriptures. [Isaiah 7:16, Luke 12:47-59, Luke 23:34-38, 1 Corinthians 4:5]. |
| Massacre by the Hand of an Angel: Do we know how the 185,000 were killed in 2 Kings? [2 Kings 19:35] |
| Explaining the Trinity: Can you explain to my husband (a Jehovah’s Witness) how to understand the “Trinty?” Topical lecture, "Knowing God" series, lecture on “The Trinity.” |
| The "Mystery": What is the "mystery" in Ephesians 1? Is it the same mystery of Christ dwelling in us? [Ephesians 1:9-10, Ephesians 3:4] "All Things in Christ" (Pre-millennialism): Could you explain why the dispensations in Ephesians 1:10 presents a dilemma for pre-millennialists? [Ephesians 1:10]. Eve's Mistake: Regarding Eve not necessarily adding to scripture by adding the words "do not touch" the fruit - if it happened before the fall, would that alter your opinion? [Genesis 3:3]. |
| "Under the Earth" or Hell: Are those "under the earth" in hell? [Philippians 2:9-11]. Location of "Hell": Are there only three places one can be - heaven, earth, or hell? Is hell in the center of the earth? |
| Jacob & His Wrestling Match: Is there a reason that Jacob got into the wrestling match, instead of just being blessed? [Genesis 32:24-28, Genesis 28:21]. |
| Jesus is Satan (Mark of the Beast): Have you heard of the "Ophirian Heritage Conservatory" or the "serpent seed" [1 John 3:12, John 8:44, 1 Corinthians 12]. |
| Confidence in God: What about my tendency when I get stronger and more confident in myself, I don't feel as close to God. The Didache: What do you know about the "Didache?": |
| The Secular Nation of Israel: Does the blessing about those who bless Israel ("I will bless those who bless you") still apply to us? How do we present information about the way Israel has become so completely secular? [Genesis 12:3]. |
| Women in Leadership: Should women be in primary leadership in the church? [1 Timothy 2:12-15]. |
| Korah: Who was Korah and what is her significance in the Bible? [Numbers 16:31–33]. |
| Symbolism of the Mustard Seed Parable: What are your thoughts on the alternate view of the bird symbolism in the Mustard Seed Parable representing corruption and evil? [Matthew 13:31-33, Galatians 5:9]. |
| "In Your Midst": Would you explain why the common translation (and understanding) is often incorrect for "in your midst" when it is said to mean "inside of you"? [Luke 17:21]. |
| Timetable-Nebuchadnezzar: About the book "Wonders of Bible Chronology" and the timetable surrounding Nebuchadnezzar? [Jeremiah 25:1]. "Until the Times of the Gentiles": When did (or will) the "times of the Gentiles" prophecy be fulfilled? Is this until Jesus returns? [Luke 21:24]. |
| Israel's Covenant Relationship, the Chosen People: How would you explain the relationship and overlap between Israel's covenant relationship and salvation? [Hebrews 6, Hebrews 3]. |
| Converted Muslim Struggling with Sin: Converted Muslim: How long will I be punished for the way I treated my wife that has now ended in divorce? I continue to sin, but I hate it, and I am suffering. How do I come back to the Lord? Rec: Topical lectures - "Making Sense Out of Suffering." [Job 1:21]. |
| Antisemitism: What do people hate Jews? |
| Females in Leadership: Caller shares scripture suggesting that females should not be in government leadership positions. |
| Husbands & Wives (Submission, Love & Respect): Can you respect someone if you don't love them? If a spouse is abusive or demeaning, should the wife still be submissive? |
| Apostasy vs Eternal Security: Can you lose your salvation? [1 John 5:11-12, John 15:6-7, John 3:2, Hebrews 2:1, Titus 1:16, John 10:27-28]. |
| Double (or Second) Meanings in Scripture: Could you talk about the claim that some passages have second meanings (second fulfillment), other than the one application apparent at the time? [2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24, Luke 21, Luke 17, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 7:14]. |
| Application to the Disciples Specifically: Why can't Jesus be only talking to the disciples in Ephesians 1, rather than everyone? [Ephesians 1:1-12, 1 John 1:3]. |
| "Bless Those that Bless You, Curse Those that Curse you." (Israel): Regarding Israel, what does this mean; "I will bless those that bless you and curse those that curse you?" [Genesis 12:1-3, Numbers 22:6, Deuteronomy 11:28, 1 Samuel 2:30]. |
| Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Would you talk about the Wedding Feast parable and the implication that one will be tossed out if they don't take their faith seriously? [Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 22:1-14]. |
| Angels, Cherubim, & Seraphim: What is the difference between an angel and a seraphim? [Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 10, Revelation 4-5]. The Appearance of Angels: Since Mary was told to "not be afraid," is it possible that angels are scary-looking? [Luke 1:30-33]. |
| Repentance & Grace: Can you expand on the marvelous work of repentance and grace? |
| Receiving vs Giving in Ephesians: Do you know why a verse in Ephesians (which seems to be quoting a Psalm) changes the wording, from "receiving" to "giving?" [Ephesians 4:8, Psalm 68:18] God "Giving Prophets & Teachers, Etc.": What is meant by God "giving apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers?" [Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12]. |
| The Book of Matthew & The New Covenant: Why is the Book of Matthew in the New Testament of the New Covenant wasn't instituted until Jesus died? [Hebrews 9:17, Matthew 1:1]. Jesus Lived During the Old Covenant: Are the Dispensationalists wrong when they say that Jesus lived during or under the Old Covenant? |
| Three Days in the Tomb (Passover, Sabbath, Resurrection): Can you help me reconcile the timeline irregularities of the "three days and three nights" in the tomb (considering the Sabbath, the Passover, and the resurrection)? Sabbath of Jesus' Death: Did Jesus die on a high Sabbath? |
| Confession of Infidelity: Should my friend tell his wife of his infidelity if it is in the past and from some years before? |
| Charitable Giving & Discretion: Can you help me harmonize scriptures that indicate we should help the needy, when some seem to be taking advantage? [Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:30-33, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13, Matthew 5:40-42, 1 John 3:17-18]. Giving to Charities: What do you think about giving to charities generally, specifically in light of the book, "Toxic Charity, How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help" by Robert D. Lupton ?" |
| Debate with Atheists Online: Atheist caller invites Steve to debate him online. |
| Losing One's Salvation: If one apostatizes after he has become a "new creation," then what does he then become? [2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 11:23]. Regeneration: Isn't salvation (being born again) regeneration? [1 Peter 2:2, Colossians 1:22-23]. God's Mercy vs Man's Participation: If keeping one's salvation depends on man's own ability, then doesn't it nullify God's mercy? |
| Genesis "Man Has Become Like Us": What does it mean when scripture says "man has become like one of us, to know good and evil?" [Genesis 3:22]. |
| Disagreement on Apostasy & Eternal Security: Caller questions and disagrees with Steve's position on eternal security. Rec: Topical lecture series "God's Sovereignty, Man's Salvation." [2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2, John 15, Romans 11:17-22, Colossians 1:23]. |
| Seeing God's Goodness in Everything: Should I be seeing God's goodness in everything and not see evil anymore? |
| Sinlessness (Entire Sanctification): Can you clear up the question if we can become sinless? [John 8:11, Romans 8:3-4, 1 John 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13]. |
| Polygamy & Child Brides in the Old Testament: Why did God allow polygamy and child brides? Did the Ten Commandments affect polygamy? |
| Comment on Hinduism: Converted from Hinduism to Christianity, caller comments on the lack of evidence for Hinduism. Both God and Human: How can God be both man and human? Dying for the Sins of Others: If any man was sinless, could he die for the sins of others? |
| The Bible Compared to the Quran: What are the best evidences of fulfilled prophecy? [Isaiah 44:27, Isaiah Isaiah 45:1] Evidence Against Fulfilled Prophecy: What are the best evidences against fulfilled prophecy? |
| Knowing You Have Forgiven Someone: How can one know they have forgiven someone if you still harbor some feelings of resentment? [Psalm 42:11]. |
| 2 Timothy & Disagreement Among Believers: Is 2 Timothy Paul's last writing? In light of 2 Timothy, if we are involved in discussions about scripture, is it "wrangling" over words? [2 Timothy 4:6-8. 2 Timothy 2:14, Proverbs 27:17, Isaiah 28:10-13, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
| The "Vain Thing": What is the "vain thing" that the nations are attempting to accomplish in Psalm 2? [Psalm 2:1-6, Acts 4:23-31]. |
| The Story of Job & His Friends: Why doesn't God rebuke Elihu like He did Job's other friends? [Job 32:2-6, Job 42]. |
| Tribulation & Perseverance: Do you think that those who give up their faith in persecution and tribulation are the "great falling away." [2 Thessalonians 2:3]. |
| Unitarianism-As Opposed to Trinitarianism: Do you think that Unitarianism (God is one, rather than three, as is in the Trinitarian view) is a heresy? Trinitarian or Unitarian: What do you make of John 17:3 (God and Jesus mentioned as separate) in light of the Trinity debate? [John 17:3]. |
| End of the Age of the Church: Where is the phrase "end of the age of the church?" |
| Steve's Chart Where can I find the chart about fullfilled prophecy (The Kingdom Charts)? Rec: Matthew713.com/ Charts/ "Old Testament Descriptions of the Messianic Era (The Kingdom Age) fulfilled in the New Testament." |
| Submission to Government Authority: Does Romans 13 (about submitting to government authorities) apply to us? [Romans 13:1-7, Daniel 2:21]. What to do about Dispensationalism: Did I hear you say that Dispensationalism is beginning to wane a little? Because it is getting harder to feel free to voice one's opinion in a Dispensational church, what can, or should, we do? |
| Atheist Debate: Would you let us know when you schedule your debate with Max, the atheist? Angels Eating: Could you explain how an angel could eat and process food? [Genesis 18-19]. |
| Dispensational Theology: I have been attending a Calvary Chapel for some years, and I hope to teach one day, but as a non-dispensationalist, I can't teach what they do. What should I do? |
| Eternal Security Proven by Hebrews 6: A pastor said that Hebrews 6:4-6 means that someone cannot lose their salvation, or Jesus would have to be crucified again. How do you respond? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 3:12, Hebrews 3:1-6]. |
| Reaping (the Harvest): Could you explain the verse about reaping and harvesting in John 4? [John 4:38, Matthew 13:16-17]. |
| Falling Short of Obedience: Does falling short of obedience negate my salvation? [Psalm 103:14, James 3:2]. |
| Supernatural Events: Does God control things like radios and TVs? |
| Television Program "The Chosen": Do you know much about the television series "The Chosen" and the actor who played Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) being involved in some kind of cultic activity? Rec: Gospel of John (movie). |
| John MacArthur: What is the difference between your teaching and John MacArthur's teaching? Doctrinal Differences: Why are there so many doctrinal differences if everyone is studying the same Bible and seeking the truth? |
| Falling Short of Full Obedience: Could you comment on Luke 17:10 and its application to being fully obedient? [Luke 17:10]. Dispensationalism: Doesn't Dispensationalism teach that when the Jews rejected Jesus when He attempted to set up the Kingdom, He went to plan B and then had to die? Debating Dispensationalism: Why don't Dispensationalists, like John MacArthur or David Hocking, debate alternate views with people like you? |
| Gino Jennings: Are you familiar with Gino Jennings? You should debate him. Jerusalem: Did Jesus tell his disciples to not go into Jerusalem? |
| Transubstantiation (Eucharist) & Banning from Participation: Why is there objection to someone outside a denomination (Lutheran) taking communion with them (closed communion)? Rec: Debates with Catholic Jimmy Akin at the website. [Proverbs 18:17]. |
| Female Prophets: Are there any female prophets in scripture? [Acts 21:9, 1 Corinthians 11:5, Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:15-21, Matthew 18:21]. |
| Going to Chapel vs Church: If my daughter goes to chapel every day (at school), is that the same as going to church? What is a church? Rec: Topical lectures series, "Some Assembly Required." [1 Corinthians 11:17, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 16:15-18]. |
| Amillennial View of Antichrist & a One-world Government: How does the antichrist and a one-world government fit into an Amillennial view of Eschatology? [Revelation 13:3, Luke 2:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-10, Daniel 7-8, 1 John 2:18-23]. |
| Assurance of Salvation: Caller shares her thoughts on Malachi's verse about the "Book of Remembrance" and how it gives her reassurance. [Malachi 3:16]. |
| The Disciples' Limited Understanding that Jesus was God in the Flesh: Do you think that Jesus' disciples understood that Jesus was God in the flesh? [John 1:41, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14:8-9, John 16:12, John 20:28, Romans 10:9-11, 1 John 1:13, 1 John 2:22]. Believing in the Trinity: Do you have to believe in the Trinity to be saved? |
| God Blinded Jewish Eyes: What is your understanding of the belief that though God once blinded Jewish eyes, He will open their eyes again in the end times? [Romans 9-11, Romans 11:25-26, Romans 11:5-7, Romans 11:16-25]. |
| The Salvation of Adam & Eve: Were Adam and Eve saved, even though they were not mentioned in Hebrews 11 (the Faith Chapter)? [Hebrews 11]. (There's a weird vl |
| Calvinist View of Election: What are your thoughts on the Calvinist view of "once saved, always saved" and "election" (we don't choose God, He chooses us)? [Romans 11:22, John 15:6-7]. |
| Thomas' Recognition of Jesus as God: Isn't Thomas' declaration that Jesus was God in John 20, and the fact Jesus did not correct him, the best evidence that he understood Jesus' Deity? [John 20:28]. |
| Immediately after Death (for Christians): What happens immediately upon death? Do I stay in the ground or go to heaven? [2 Corinthians 5:8-9]. |
| The Language Spoken by Adam & Eve: Do we know what language was spoken by Adam & Eve? Language English & Hebrew: Is there any correlation between the word "dog" and "God," and "Son" and "sun?" |
| Jesus as God-If He had Fallen: How can we say Jesus was God? What would have been the consequence if Jesus had fallen? |