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| The Raptured Skip Heaven: Are those who are "caught up" when Jesus comes ever going to go to heaven? [Psalm 115:16]. "Preparing a Place (Mansions) for You": Were not the Old Testament saints not in heaven, since Jesus said He was "preparing a place for you?" [John 14, John 2:16, 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 2:20-22, John 14:23, John 14:2]. |
| Two Premillennial Views: What is the difference between the Historical Premillennial and the Dispensational Premillennial Views? [Revelation 20:7, Psalm 2:9-11, 2 Samuel 7:12-13, Acts 2:29, Acts 2:36, Hebrews 10:10, Revelation 20:3]. |
| Authority in Christ on Earth: What is the extent of the authority we have as believers on earth? [Romans 1:4, Romans 8:23, Psalm 2:9-11]. |
| "Israel" (People or Nation) in Ezekiel: Is Ezekiel 37 talking about Israel? Could you clear it all up? [Ezekiel 37:24, Revelation 20:3, Ephesians 2:14, Hebrews 11:16, John 10:16, Hebrews 13:20]. |
| Stonings (Capital Punishment) in the Old Testament: How do you respond to my atheist friend's accusation that the Old Testament amoral law about stoning is just like Islamic laws, therefore Christianity is no better? [Deuteronomy 13:6-10, Acts 17:30]. Application of Old Testament Law: Until when did the Old Testament Law apply? |
| The Kingdom Being Taken from the Jews: How do Dispensationalist's explain the passage about the Kingdom being taken from the Jews and given to others? [Matthew 21:43, 1 Peter 2:9]. |
| Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Does this passage support the idea that believers cannot fall away? [Hebrews 6:4-9]. |
| Road to Damascus: Was Paul talking about his experience on the road to Damascus in his dialogue with Agrippa? [2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Acts 26:19]. |
| Reformed Theology (Atonement): If Christ died for everyone (not just the elect), did He also intercede for everyone? [Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:24, Acts 20:28, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, John 17:9, 1 John 2:1-2, Romans 8:34, Romans 7:25, 1 John 2:1, Luke 23:34-38]. |
| Views of Atonement: What view of the Atonement do you hold - the "Penal Substitution" or what and why? [1 Timothy 2:6, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:6, Mark 10:45, John 1:29, John 10:11, John 15:13]. |
| Communion Table Shared with Unbelievers: Because Jesus ate with unbelievers, should we be welcoming unbelievers to our communion table? Caller also comments on the new A.I. (artificial intelligence) program (Poe.com) and how it worked with this question. [1 Corinthians 10:20]. |
| Capital Punishment in the New Testament: What do think the New Testament teaches about capital punishment? [Revelation 21:8, Hebrews 10:26, Genesis 9:6, Acts 25:11, Romans 13:4-7]. God's Judgment on Individuals: What about when God sends the bears to kill the ones making fun of the prophet Elisha? [2 Kings 2:23-25, Acts 12:23, Acts 5:1-10]. |
| Loving God and His Church: What do you think of this statement about people loving the church as much as they love God? [1 John 4:21-25, 1 John 5:1]. |
| The Good Shepherd: Are the "Good Shepherd" references in John 10, referring to Psalm 23 or to the shepherds in Ezekiel 34? [John 10:11, Ezekiel 34:23, Psalm 23, Michah 5:4, Zechariah 11:4-14]. The Vine & the Pruned Branches: Is the idea that the alternate translation about being "lifted-up" is more accurate than the branches being pruned off, gathered, and burned? [John 15:2-6]. |
| "Desire for Thy Husband": Would you explain the second part of the verse in Genesis 3:16, that says "thy desire shall be to thy husband?" [Genesis 3:16, Genesis 4:7]. The Legacy Standard Bible: What do you think of "The Legacy Standard Bible?" |
| "Oneness" Doctrine (or Modalism): How do the "Oneness" Pentecostals deny the Trinity (Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit as all the same being)? Rec: Topical lectures series "Knowing God" lectures about the "Trinity" and "Jesus' Deity." [John 14:26, John 15:26, Matthew 3:17]. |
| Separation of Church & State: What do you think about the separation of church and state? |
| Covenantal Circumcision (Infant Baptism): Could you explain "covenantal circumcision?" [1 Peter 3:21, Romans 2:28-29, Philippians 3:3, Colossians 2:11-13, Genesis 17:14, John 3:5-6]. |
| New Wine in Old Wineskins: Why does Jesus say "old wine is better?" Steve correct him and explains the "new wine in old wineskins." symbolism? [Luke 5:37-39]. |
| The Greek Words for "Love": How do I know which Greek word (agape, eros, phileo, storge) is being used when reading the Bible? [Romans 12:10, Romans 1:31]. |
| The Cleansing Blood: Could you talk about the cleansing blood of Jesus from a scientific angle? [Leviticus 17:11, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7]. |
| The Land of Israel & the Everlasting Covenant: About the land of Israel, could you comment particularly on the "everlasting covenant" in Isaiah 24? [Isaiah 24:5, Isaiah 24:3-6, Isaiah 24:10-12, Leviticus 18:28, Numbers 35:34, Genesis 9:6, Isaiah 27:12]. |
| Unity Among Believers: How would you align this Romans 16 verse about avoiding division with your lecture "Strategy for Unity"? [Romans 16:17, 2 Peter 3:16-17]. |
| Satan's Location: Where is Satan now? [Luke 10:18, John 12:31, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 20:1-3. Ephesians 2:2]. |
| Free Will & Sin in Heaven: Do you think that we will still have free will and be able to sin in heaven? [Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:25-26, Galatians 5:17]. |
| If Jesus Sinned: If Jesus had sinned, would the Old Testament saints have had their salvation rescinded? Created Evil: If Satan was created by God to be a tester (tempter), wouldn't that mean that God created evil? |
| Daniel's Five Kingdoms: What do you think about this teacher's view of Daniel's five kingdoms and how he applies the clay feet to current times? [Daniel 2, Ezra 9]. |
| Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Would you shed some light on the various views of "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?" Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures in Matthew & Mark. [Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-30]. |
| Men with Long Hair & Cross-dressing: How do you see the verse about men not wearing long hair and men dressing like women? [1 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Corinthians 11:16, Deuteronomy 22:5, Acts 18:18]. |
| "Justifying God": Could you explain the Luke 7 passage about the sinners and tax collectors "justifying God"? [Luke 7:29-30, Romans 3:3-4, Psalm 51:4]. |
| Steve Gregg's Bible Familiarity: How many times have you read the Bible? How familiar are you with it? Doomed? Impossible to Repent? : Am I doomed, with no chance of repentance, in light of Hebrews 6, because I have lived a backslidden life? [Hebrews 6:4-8, Matthew 19:26, 2 Peter 3:9]. Mark of the Beast: If you don't take the "Mark of the Beast" then aren't you automatically saved? |
| Plagiarism of Steve's Teaching: How far do I go in quoting you before I am plagiarizing you? Marjoe (A Preacher): Could you talk about Marjoe (Gortner, the traveling tent preacher) |
| Fear of God: What do you think is going on in the vision where John says he was "afraid as if dead?" [Revelation 1:17, Daniel 8:18, Daniel 10:9-10]. |
| Easter Bunnies & Eggs: What do bunnies and eggs have to do with Easter? Do you think we bring glory to God when we use them? [1 Corinthians 10:31]. |
| Apostles Today & Titles: Are there apostles today? And what about titles? [2 Corinthians 8:23, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 23:6, 2 Corinthians 11:21]. |
| Calvary Chapel's Dispensational Views: What do you know about Mike Kestler (Calvary Chapel & "To Every Man an Answer" Radio Program)? Why Hell?: Could you tell me about your new book about hell that is coming out ("Why Hell?")? |
| Israel-Still the Chosen People: Is Israel (the Jews) still God's chosen people? [Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:16, Zechariah 9:9]. |
| Interlinear Online Bible: Caller shares that there is an online Interlinear Bible available through app stores. "Taking" Away the Sins of the World: Because "taking" is in the present tense, [John 1:29-32, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 1:21]. |
| Discrepancy in Years in Texts: Which number of years is correct in these verses? [1 Kings 6:1, 1 Kings 4:26-28, 2 Chronicles 9:25]. Latin Vulgate: Do you think that the Latin Vulgate is a better manuscript? |
| State of the Union Address: Did you listen to the State of the Union address last night? In Vitro Fertilization: What do you think about In Vitro Fertilization? |
| Poverty in a Christian Country: What do you think about all the poverty in this great "Christian" country? |
| James White Debate: Did you see the Leighton Flowers and James White debate last night? Draw All Men: Would you comment on the word "all" in John 6 and 12 about the "drawing" of "all" men being drawn (in light of Calvinism)? [John 6:44, John 17:6, John 12:32, Matthew 23:37, Isaiah 66:4, Hosea 23:37, John 21:11]. |
| Jesus' Genealogy: Why do we say that Jesus came from David's line? Was it because he was Joseph's adopted son? [Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:1-17]. |
| Baptism Required: How would you approach the subject of baptism being absolutely required for receiving of the Holy Spirit, etc. (as stated by the Church of Christ)? [Acts 2:38, Acts 19:3-5, Matthew 15:27-32, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19]. |
| Locust-Clean or Unclean: Didn't the diet of John the Baptist, which included locusts, contradict the dietary laws he was required to keep? [Leviticus 11:20-23]. Progressive Revelation: Are the teachings of Jesus part of the "progressive revelation?" |
| Disagreement Regarding Government: Caller disagrees with Steve about Government policies regarding pulling people out of poverty and the free market. Government Intervention in Poverty: Shouldn't Christians be involved in the government programs to alleviate poverty? |
| Faith & Regeneration (Defending Calvinism): Caller attempts to defend Calvinistic ideas about regeneration. [2 Thessalonians 3:2, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:12, Philippians 1:29, Acts 16:30-31, Luke 18:13-14, John 16:8, John 3:14]. |
| Abraham & Isaac (Openness Theology): Does the story of Abraham and Isaac teach about omniscience and that decisions aren't always made in advance (as in Openness Theology)? [Genesis 22:12, Genesis 18:21]. |
| Penciled in Names-the Book of Life: What about the verse in Luke that says our names in the Book of Life are not written in pencil? Is this "Once saved, always saved?" [Luke 10:20, Revelation 3:5, 1 Peter 2:11]. |
| Nebuchadnezzar's Vision in the Furnace: Why didn't the vision of the 4th figure in the furnace with Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego stick with Nebuchadnezzar? Do you think these kinds of experiences and visions still happen? |
| Fear & Faith-Practically Trusting God: Practically, how do we show faith amid fear and anxiety? [Luke 8:25, Matthew 6:33]. |
| Free Will: Caller disagrees with Steve about free will positing that God and man cannot both have free will. [1 Peter 1:5, Romans 8:16-19, Matthew 10:33, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Peter 2:22, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 8:13]. |
| Giving Up One's Rights: Regarding your recent talk "The Way of Peace" and giving up one's rights, what if I don't want to serve where my church wants me to? [1 Corinthians 9]. |
| Garden of Eden's Location: Where is the Garden of Eden located now? |
| Faith "in" or "of" Jesus: What do you think about the different translation of the words "in" and "of" Jesus in Galatians? [Galatians 2:16, Galatians 2:20, Luke 17:5, Mark 9:24]. |
| Trusting the Government or in Christ: Should we criticize the government or should we preach Christ alone? [Luke 3:19]. |
| Flowers & White Debate: Did you see the Leighton Flowers and James White debate? What did you think? |
| The "Bema" Seat: Is the "Bema Seat" a Dispensationalist term? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-12, Matthew 25:31, John 5:28-29] |
| Anglo-Israelism: Caller shares her thoughts about the migration of the Israelites to Ireland and so on (Anglo-Iraelites). [Romans 2:5-10]. |
| Parable of the Sower: Do you think that the "Parable of the Sower" is teaching that there are two ways to lose your salvation? [Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:1-4, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:4-20]. Understanding Scripture: How do you understand the nuance of just reading the Bible and really understanding, especially when writers like James seem to stretch for the explanation? How do we know when to apply it to then or now? [Acts 15:14-17, Amos 9:11-12]. |
| "Office" of Prophet: Do you think some of the Old Testament prophets (like Enoch, Abel, and Daniel, etc.) held the "office" of a Prophet? [Luke 11:50-51, 1 Corinthians 12:29, 1 Corinthians 14:321, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:1, Deuteronomy 18:22, 1 John 4:1, Ephesians 2:20-22] |
| No More Canaanites Contradiction: Is there any significance to the fact that the Bible says there will be no more Canaanites in the Old Testament, yet Matthew says that Simon was a Canaanite? [Zechariah 14:21, Matthew 10:4]. |
| Contradiction Regarding the Trinity: How does it work if the Bible says that Jesus and the Father are one, but there are two different wills indicated when Jesus says, "Not my will, but thine?" [John 10:30, Luke 22:42, John 14:9, John 8:17-19] |
| Ascension into Outer Space: If Jesus ascended and went up into the sky, where did He go? [Acts 17:28]. |
| Attending a Gay Wedding: Should Christians attend a gay wedding? |
| Baptism "into" Christ: Can you clarify if there is a difference between being baptized in the name of Jesus and being baptized "into" Christ? [Romans 6:3]. |
| Timeline for Job's Life: Do we have a timeline for Job in Genesis? [Job 1:4-5, Genesis 36:31]. |
| Born Again, Again: Can a person be born again, again? [1 John 5:11-12, John 15:6, Romans 11:23, 1 John 5:12, Hebrews 6:4-6, Luke 1:37, Mark 10:27, Matthew 19:26, James 5:19-20]. |
| Defining "Belief": What does it mean to "believe?" [Romans 4:18-22, Genesis 15:6, James 2:19, Galatians 5:6]. |
| Fitting Everyone on the New Earth: How will billions of resurrected bodies exist in proximity to one another on the new earth? |
| God's Love from Eternity Past: How should I understand the idea that God loves every individual in eternity past, even before they existed (outside of time)? [Galatians 1:15-17, Jeremiah 1:5]. |
| Confusing Daniel passage (Abomination of Desolation): What does this Daniel 12 passage mean (abomination of desolation)? [Daniel 12:10-12, Daniel 9:26-27, Daniel 11:31]. |
| Defining Born Again: Caller shares his thoughts about being "born again" again ... further clarifying. [1 John 5:12]. |
| Lonnie Frisbee & Kathryn Kuhlman: Did you know that Lonnie Frisbee was a homosexual and Kathryn Kuhlman was a witch?
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| Free Will: When was mankind given free will? Thinking Capacity for Mankind: Were we intended to think when we were created? Generational Curse: Were the Israelites under a generational curse while wandering in the wilderness? |
| Eternal Security: Caller posits that we cannot lose our salvation because "when someone is your child, they are always their child." [1 Timothy 4:1-7, 1 Peter 5:10]. |
| The 144,000 in Revelation: Could you explain who the 144,000 are from both the Dispensational and Partial Preterist views? [Revelation 7:4, Revelation 14:1, Revelation 14:4, James 1:18]. First Fruits: Could you identify who you think the "first fruits" are in Revelation 14? [Revelation 14:4]. |
| Delusion Sent in End Times & the "Man of Sin (or Lawlessness): In contrast to what I heard about the "Man of Sin" (or Lawlessness) passage being about those falling under delusion in the End Times, how do you interpret it (2 Thessalonians 2:11)? [2 Thessalonians 2:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7, Daniel 7:8, Daniel 7:11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:16, Ephesians 2:15] |
| Saved People Apostatsizing in Scripture: Are there examples in the Bible of some who were saved but then fell away? Would Ananias and Sapphira be an example? [2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 6:66, 1 John 2:19, Matthew 7:21]. |
| The Prodigal Son and Apostasy: Regarding "Eternal Security," isn't the Prodigal Son a good example of someone who wandered away, but came back? [Luke 15:11-32]. Satan's Loosing & Deception: How do you reconcile the ordinary activities taking place described in Luke 17 during the little season of the loosed Satan? [Luke 17:27, Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:9, Matthew 24:44]. |
| Leadership Qualities: When we choose leaders should follow the standards of 1 Timothy 3? [1 Timothy 3]. Exalting Nations: Is Proverbs talking about the righteousness of the king or the people of the whole nation? [Proverbs 14:34]. Evaluating the Kings: On what basis were the Old Testament kings evaluated as good or bad? |
| Religious Wars in World History: Is Christianity responsible for most of the wars and killings throughout world history? |
| "Righteous" Appropriated (Calvinism): Caller attempts to support his Calvinist views with scripture. [Romans 3:21-22, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Romans 10:17, Isaiah 6, Matthew 13:15, Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 29:13, Ezekiel 33:31, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Genesis 6:5]. |
| God's Hate for Esau: Why did God hate Esau before he ever did anything wrong? [Romans 9:12-13, Malachi 1:2-3, Romans 9:11-12, Genesis 25:22-28]. |
| Speaking in Tongues: Is it true that I should speak in tongues, as I am being pressured to do so in a Pentecostal church? [1 Corinthians 14:27-18]. |
| Digital "Mark of the Beast:" Caller shares that Bill Gates is involved in marking people with a digital identification (possibly the "Mark of the Beast"). [Revelation 13:18]. |
| The 144,000 & the Two Witnesses: From a partial-preterist view, who are the 144,000 and the two witnesses? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures on Revelation. [Revelation 7, Revelation 14:1-5]. Double Fulfillment in Revelation: What are the chances of the prophecies in Revelation having double fulfillment? [Revelation 11]. |
| Miracles During Jesus' Ministry: How many miracles are recorded from Jesus' 3 years of ministry? Do you have any information about that in your lectures? [John 21:25]. Mary's Records of Jesus' Ministry: Did Mary ever write anything down about Jesus' youth and ministry? |
| Jewish Blindness to the Messiah: Why don't the Jewish people see the clear evidence in the Bible that Jesus is the Messiah? [2 Corinthians 3:18, Isaiah 53]. |
| Masoretic Texts (Hebrew Texts): Do you know the difference between various Hebrew texts (Westminster Leningrad Codex and the Masoretic text)? |
| Christians Behaving Badly: Do you think that sometimes Christians use the "we don't really know their hearts" as a way to excuse their behavior? [Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45, Mark 7:21, Matthew 7:17-18, Romans 7:23, Matthew 18:17]. |
| New Earth: Will there still be death and sin in the New Earth (New Jerusalem)? Revelation 21:4, 2 Peter 3:13]. |
| Unrighteous Christian Divorce: How does a Christian who divorced without proper cause and remarried make that right? [1 Corinthians 6:9-10]. |
| Reconciling Disparity between Cross-References: How do you reconcile the misquoting of the Old Testament in the New Testament cross-references between Romans and Isaiah? [Romans 11:26-27, Isaiah 59:21, Romans 9-11, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:1-5, John 17:24]. |
| Grounds for Divorce: Is the fact that you don't get along grounds for divorce? [1 Corinthians 7:12-15]. |
| War in Heaven Chronology: When did the war in heaven take place when Michael the archangel was fighting to cast out Satan? [Revelation 12:7-10, Revelation 12:1-12, John 12:31, Luke 10:17-20]. |
| Satan Cast Out of Heaven and Earth: Is Satan already cast out of the earth or is he going to be cast out in the future? [John 12:31, Revelation 12:7-10, Revelation 20:10, Romans 8:33]. |
| Believing Genesis' Flat Earth: Why don't you believe Genesis instead of NASA (referring to flat earth)? [Luke 16:19-31, Numbers 12:7-8, Luke 17:34-37]. |
| Prophet Gets Man of God Killed by Lions: Why did the prophet still speak highly of the man he had killed by lions, when that was what he directed? [1 Kings 13, Deuteronomy 13:1-3]. |
| Our Responsibility to Believe: Is not the creation and the Word (of God) enough to make us responsible to believe? [Romans 1:20-21, Romans 10:17, Romans 1:16] |
| Best Bible Translation: Which is the best Bible Translation? |
| The Flood & Evolution: What do you think about the flood? Was it global? Were all the animals, in all their variations there? How would atheistic evolution differ from theistic evolution? |
| Talking Donkey: How do you explain the talking donkey in Numbers? [Numbers 22:28-30]. |
| Evolution (Old or New Earth): Do you think that God created a mature (aged) earth, as he did with creating a mature Adam and Eve? Comment on Evolution: Caller shares thoughts on lack of evidence of evolution in the wild. |
| Paul "I died daily": What did Paul actually say, "I died daily" or "I faced death daily?" [1 Corinthians 15:3--31, Luke 15:24, Romans 4:19-24, Hebrews 11:12-14]. |
| Satan-"Prince of the Power of the Air": Is the "Prince of the Power of the Air" Satan, and the spirit mentioned two different beings? [Ephesians 2:1-3]. Paul's Confidence in His Readers of his Letter: Why was Paul so confident in concluding that his readers would be able to identify the "Prince of the Power of the Air" as Satan? [Ephesians 2:1-3, John 14:30, 1 Corinthians 15:29]. |
| Sealed by the Spirit but Losing One's Salvation: Could you give examples of how someone sealed with the Holy Spirit can still lose their salvation for all eternity? Rec: Topical Lectures: "Content of the Gospels," "Eternal Security." [1 John 5:11-12, John 3:16, John 3:36, John 15:1-6, Romans 11:16-22, 1 Corinthians 9:26-27]. |
| Sealing of the Holy Spirit: Is the sealing of the Holy Spirit in Ephesians the same as in Revelation? [Ephesians 1:13, Revelation 9:4, Revelation 7:3, Revelation 13:15, Revelation 14:1, Deuteronomy 6:8-9, Romans 6:16-18]. |
| Evidence of a True Believer: What verses would best support that one really is a true believer? [Matthew 7:21-22, Luke 6:46, John 8:30-31, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:9, John 13:34-35]. |
| Radio: "The Jesus Christ Show:" What do you think about "The Jesus Christ Show?" |
| Jehovah's Witnesses: What do you know about the "J 1-27" texts that the Jehovah's Witnesses use (JWFact.com)? |
| Demons: How do I talk to teens about demons as discussed in the Bible? Rec: Topical lectures, "Spiritual Warfare, Bondage and Deliverance 1-3." [2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 4:27] |
| Antisemetic (Amillennial, Replacement Theology, Partial Preterism): Since you are Amillennial and partial preterist, are you antisemitic? It seems that those who hold those views are often accused of that. [Romans 7:4, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 3:28-29, Exodus 12:48]. |
| Objecting to Calvinism: How can Calvinism's position that God chooses some for hell be understood to bring Him glory? [Psalm 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
| The Building of the Third Temple: Was there not a temple that was supposed to be built upon certain conditions? [Revelation 13:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Ezekiel 40-47, Ezekiel 43:10-11, Zechariah 14]. |
| Ruth Restricted as a Moabite: How do you reconcile that Ruth was redeemed and married, yet Moabites were restricted for ten generations in the law? [Psalm 51:17, Acts 2:30, Hebrews 11:34-36, Exodus 12:48]. |
| The Garden of Eden: Did you say there is no Garden of Eden anymore? Didn't God put an angel to guard the entrance? |
| The High Priest Passing through The Heavens: Do you think the "high priest passing through the heavens" is about Jesus' descent to earth, rather than the ascension? [Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 9:11-13]. |
| Mystery Babylon & Harlot: Who is "Mystery Babylon" and "Harlot" were the church, would she have daughters? [Revelation 17-19, Matthew 23:34, Revelation 11:8]. |
| No Specific Dates in Scripture: Why are there no dates for significant events recorded in scripture? Location of the Sepulcher: Why do we not have a record of which is correct The Garden Tomb or at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher was located? [John 4:21, Acts 7:47-50, Luke 3:1, Psalm 24:1]. |
| Eric Metaxas' Book & Speaking Out Against Government: What did you think about Erick Metaxas' book, "Letter to the American Church?" We don't see Paul speaking out against Rome, do we? [Luke 12:48, 1 Corinthians 15:12-13]. |
| King of Tyre & Bible Chapter Titles: Who has the power to title the Bible's chapters and why would the title given be ignored? Isn't it irresponsible to apply something that scripture does not say? [Ezekiel 28:12-16, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 26-28, Ezekiel 28:1, Ezekiel 28:12, Ezekiel 12:16]. |
| Faith Given by God (Debating a Calvinist): Don't you think that these verses prove that faith is given by God? [John 6:27ff, Revelation 3:18-20]. |
| Twelve Step Programs (Substance Abuse): Caller and counselor calls to share more about the twelve step program. Seeing God: There seems to be a contradiction about whether one can see God or not. Can you comment? [John 1:14-18, 1 John 4:9, 1 John 1:1, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 24:10, Isaiah 6:1, Numbers 12:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Hebrews 10:20, John 1:18, John 1:14]. |
| "Water" as a type (or symbol): What is the typology of the water in 1 Corinthians 10:4? [1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15, John 7:37-39]. |
| "Sign of Son of Man in Heaven": What does "sign of Son of Man in heaven" refer to? [Matthew 24:30, Daniel 7:13, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 1:21-22 , Philippians 2:9-10, Psalm 110:1]. |
| Nazarite Vow: Is Nazarite a religion? [Numbers 6:13, Acts 18:18]. |
| "In Christ": Could you explain Paul's use of the term "in Christ?" [John 15:5-8, Romans 11:16-24, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 1:23]. |
| Christianity vs Other Religions: What separates Christianity from all other religions? [Romans 8:9]. The Atonement: Why did Jesus have to die? [Isaiah 53:6, 1 Peter 2:24, Revelation 12:10, John 8:34, Romans 8:33, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 Corinthians 5:19-21]. |
| Baptism & Salvation: Is baptism required to be saved? Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" required? [Romans 4:1-4, Galatians 3:6-9, Titus 2:14, Luke 6:48-49]. |
| Willful Sin Never Forgiven: Are there willful sins that will not be forgiven? [Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 10:18, Luke 17:4, Galatians 5:17] |
| Topics to Walk Gently Around: How do you know when to keep certain controversial beliefs to yourself when debating? |
| God Trying to Kill Moses: What about the story of God trying to kill Moses? [Exodus 4:24-26]. |
| 3 Days & 3 Nights: How are the 3 days and 3 nights calculated? And compared to Jonah? [Matthew 12:40, Jonah 2:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 9:31, Luke 24:46]. |
| Universal Reconciliation (Repentance in Hell): Can you explain how it makes sense that God would be willing to try to reconcile and purify people (whom he called "children of the devil") after death in hell (according to Universal Reconciliation)? [Luke 15:11-32]. |
| Visions and Prophets Today: Are you familiar with Danny Davis (self-proclaimed modern prophet)? What do you think about those today who claim to have visions and render prophecies? How do you know who to take seriously? [Psalm 118:6-7, Proverbs 27:12, Proverbs 21:20-22]. |
| Forgive or Do Not Receive Forgiveness: What about someone who has been a Christain all their live, but just won't forgive someone? [Matthew 6:14, Matthew 7:21-23, John 6:63-71, John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:34-35, Mark 11:25]. |
| Can't Lose Salvation & God's Love for those in Hell: If we can't be separated from the love of God, how would some be not loved in hell? [Romans 8:38-39,1 John 4:8, John 4:24, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 1:5-7, Matthew 23:37, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
| Ordinations in Churches: What do you think about ordinations and laying on of hands in churches? [1 Timothy 5:22] |
| Drinking Blood, Eating Flesh: Would you comment on the passage where it is said one must drink blood and eat flesh or we won't see the Kingdom of Heaven? Rec: Debates with Catholics at the website. [John 6:53-56, John 6:40, John 6:63, John 4:4]. |
| Eastern Orthodoxy: What would you consider reasons not to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy? [Matthew 23:8]. |
| Mary Not Allowed to Touch Jesus: Why didn't Jesus allow Mary to touch Him after he resurrected ("Touch me not")? [John 20:17]. The Eclipse & the Second Coming: What do you think about the emphasis on visions and dreams about the coming April 8th eclipse suggesting the return of Christ afterward? [Joel 2:31. Ezekiel 32:7-8]. |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews: Do you see any conflict with Christians being involved with the organization "International Fellowship of Christians & Jews?" [Colossians 3:17]. |
| New Covenant or Progressive Theology: I don't think you are Covenant Theology, but are you more of a New Covenant or Progressive Covenantal Theologian? Covenant of Grace: Do you think that it is fair to say there is one covenant of grace throughout history that goes through different administrations? |
| Salvation for Whom?: I thought salvation was for us, but you said it is for God. Could you explain? [Luke 15, Luke 19:9-10, John 14:31, Titus 2:14, Ephesians 1:5-6, 1 Corinthians 10:31]. |
| Burial Location in the New Testament: Why was the location of a burial so important in the Old Testament? Is it still important for us today? [Revelation 20:13]. |
| Temptation & the Devil Necessary: Since we need to be tested to grow and mature, does that mean we, as Christians, need the devil? [Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 22:31]. Suicide: If someone who is a professing Christian commits suicide, will they go to heaven? |
| Temptation & the Devil Necessary: Since we need to be tested to grow and mature, does that mean we, as Christians, need the devil? [Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 22:31]. Suicide: If someone who is a professing Christian commits suicide, will they go to heaven? |
| Current Events "The Branch": Caller shows concern about current events and the possible sign of the name of the ship being "The Branch" that hit the bridge. [Matthew 24:44-46, Luke 12:40, Matthew 25:13, Acts 1:7]. |
| Heaven & Our Physical State: In heaven, will we be the age we were when we died and will we wear clothes? [1 Corinthians 15:43]. |
| "Grace is Sufficient for You": Do you think that Paul hear God's voice audibly when He said "My grace is sufficient for you." [2 Corinthians 12:9]. Prayer-How Long and Often?: How long and often should we continue to pray for something if it appears unanswered? [Luke 18:1ff, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17]. |
| Three Antichrists: Where is the scripture that says there are three antichrists? [1 John 2:18]. Children Lent to Us: Where is it that the Bible says that children are lent to us? [1 Samuel 1:27]. |
| Defining "Stumbling" "Falling Away" & "Sin": Should we be defining "stumbling" and "falling away" as "sin?" [Mark 14:29-31]. |
| Jehovah's Witness Challenge: When Jehovah's Witnesses claim that Jesus did not bodily raise from the dead, how do you respond? [1 Corinthians 15:50, Luke 24:39]. |
| Gift of "Discernment of the Spirits": What about my niece who says she has the "gift of discernment of the spirits?" [1 Corinthians 12, 1 John 4:1]. |
| Jesus' Baptism: Why was Jesus baptized and in what way did it "fulfill all righteousness?" [Matthew 3:15, Mark 1:4-8, Matthew 3:6]. |
| The Day of Jesus' Crucifixion: What do you think about the actual day of the crucifixion (Good Wednesday, Thursday or Friday)? |