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| Jesus Cremated: What would have happened if Jesus had been burned at the stake or cremated instead of being put in the tomb? Not Recognizing Jesus: Why didn't the disciples and the other friends of Jesus immediately recognize Him after His resurrection? [John 20:16, John 21:12, Luke 24:30-31]. |
| Jesus Cremated: What would have happened if Jesus had been burned at the stake or cremated instead of being put in the tomb? Not Recognizing Jesus: Why didn't the disciples and the other friends of Jesus immediately recognize Him after His resurrection? [John 20:16, John 21:12, Luke 24:30-31]. |
| Who Leaves in the Rapture?: How can we be specific about who goes up in the rapture? Is it the believers or the wicked? [Luke 17:34-37, Matthew 24:39, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20:9]. |
| Old Testament Saints in Purgatory (Hades): Do you think that the Old Testament saints were held in a purgatory of sorts until Jesus came? [Romans 4, Hebrews 1:2-3, Hebrews 11, Genesis 3:15]. |
| Seeing Our Loved Ones in Heaven: Where can I find reassurance in scripture I will see my loved ones in heaven? [1 Corinthians 13:12]. |
| Yahweh as the Devil (Modern Gnosticism): What do you know about this modern belief about Yahweh being Satan and other seemingly gnostic views about Jesus? [John 8:54, Psalm 110:1]. |
| Parables: "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field": Could you talk about the parables of the "Pearl of Great Price" and the "Treasure in the Field" and the relative symbolism? [Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 8:8-9, Philippians 2:5-8]. |
| Looking Signs of the Lord's Return: Caller disagrees with Steve about Christians not looking for the signs of the return of Jesus. [Acts 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Isaiah 10:11-14, Matthew 24, Isaiah 8:18, James 5:9]. Kingdom of God Coming in Stages. So what are the significant signs and stages of the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Second Coming of Christ? [Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:31, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:42-44]. |
| Extrabiblical Book: "Acts of Solomon": Is there a book called "The Acts of Solomon?" [1 Kings 11:41, 2 Chronicles 29:29]. |
| Extrabiblical Book: "Acts of Solomon": Is there a book called "The Acts of Solomon?" [1 Kings 11:41, 2 Chronicles 29:29]. |
| Parable of the Wedding Garment (Guest): Regarding the Parable of the Wedding Garment/ Guest, am I reading too much into the symbolism? [Matthew 22:1-10, Luke 14:16-24]. Pharisees View of the Messiah: Should the pharisees been able to answer the question asked of them about what they thought about the Messiah? [Matthew 22:41-45, 2 Samuel, Romans 1:3, Psalm 110:1] |
| Speaking in Tongues & Interpretation: Am I correct in thinking that the interpreters of tongues are different than the one speaking in tongues? [1 Corinthians 14:13]. |
| Witnesses to the Second Coming: Will only true believers see the Second Coming of Christ? [Zechariah 12:10, 2 Thessalonians 1:8]. Our Purpose (Existentialism): Why are we here? [Genesis 1:26, Matthew 5:5, Romans 4:13]. |
| Transsexuality of One's Child: How does a Christian parent find comfort if their child wants to transition to the opposite sex? [1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 6:3, Deuteronomy 12:28]. |
| Eve Bearing Children in Pain: Had Eve already been having children since God said she would now have pain in childbearing? [Genesis 3:16] Population Beyond Cain: Who were the people that were after Cain, and where did his wife come from? [Genesis 3:20]. |
| God's Wrath & God's Bitterness: Does references to "God's wrath" have to do with the way His son was treated and does God experience bitterness over it? [Luke 19:22-44]. |
| "Filthy Remain Filthy": Does the verse about the "filthy remaining filthy" upset the idea of Dispensationalism? [Revelation 22:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:11]. |
| Contemporary Application of the Ten Commandments: Are the Ten Commandments still applicable to Christians? Why or why not? Would Christians today live more or less under them by default anyway? [Romans 7:1-4, Hebrews 6:13]. |
| Ask, Seek, Knock & Come, Take, Learn: Should we apply the ongoing nature implied by the tense of the Greek verb found in "asking, seeking, knock" to a later reference on the directive to keep on "coming, taking, learning?" [Matthew 7:7, Matthew 11:28]. |
| Adding to the Book of Revelation & Threat of Plagues: Regarding the curse of plagues to those that "add to this book" how would that happen if this is about A.D.70? Wouldn't the curse still apply to us, today? [Revelation 22:18-19]. |
| Kingdom of God: Why doesn't evangelical Christianity teach the importance of the "Kingdom of God" instead of so many other lesser things? |
| Ezekiel's Third Temple with Symbolism of Spiritual Progression: Have you ever heard of a theory about the "third temple" being part of a longer and more spiritual progression of the temple? [Ezekiel 40-48, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 2:22, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Hebrews 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 3:15, Ezekiel 43:10-11]. |
| Thief on the Cross & the Holy Spirit: Was the thief on the cross' repentance and conversion the work of the Holy Spirit? [John 6:44]. |
| Paul's Years of Ministry: There seem to be two different periods of ministry of the Apostle Paul. Are these to be added together for a total length of ministry? [Galatians 1:18, Galatians 2:1, Acts 9:26-30, Acts 22:17-21, Acts 11:30]. |
| Complementarian Roles: Relative to the complementarian roles, at what age would a boy be too old for women to teach him? What about women leading worship? [1 Timothy 2:12-15]. |
| Evolution vs Creation: How would I explain the difference between evolution and creation to a non-Christian? |
| The Damnation of Unconfessed (or Unrepentance) Sin: What happens if we die with an unconfessed sin or two (in light of 1 John 1:90? [1 John 1:9, James 3:2, Mark 9:24]. |
| Talmud Teaching Jesus was a Bastard Child: Could you shed some light on the belief in modern Judaism about their belief that Jesus was a bastard child of a Roman soldier? |
| Scrupulosity (Over-active Scruples): What do you think about those with over-active scruples? [1 Corinthians 8-10, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 14:1-6]. |
| Authority of Scripture & Tradition: Isn't the Protestant emphasis on the authority of scripture still somewhat based upon tradition (as Catholics so value) because of the later development of the canon of scripture? Book of Hebrews Authencity: How do we know that the book of Hebrews is reliable and authentic? [Hebrews 13:23]. |
| The Others Raised at the Resurrection: Do we know have more information about what happened when the other bodies were raised at the time of Jesus' resurrection? [Matthew 27:51-54]. Jesus While Entombed: What do we know about what happened while Jesus was in the tomb? Do we know where He was? |
| Falling from Grace (Eternal Security): Can you ever "fall from grace" if you were once saved? [Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:12, Galatians 5:3-4]. |
| Divisions Among Believers: Why do Christians disagree and divide over so many things? [2 Timothy 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4]. Satan (Devil): Why do people talk about the devil so much? Should we not be talking about God? |
| Balaam's Background: Could Balaam have been using black magic before God used him? [Numbers 22-24]. |
| Jesus After His Death in the Tomb: What did Jesus do after He died and was in the tomb? Recognizing Elijah and Moses: How did the disciples recognize Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration? [Matthew 17:3]. |
| Speaking in Tongues Today: Does Joel 2 refer to speaking in tongues today? [Joel 2:22, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:7]. |
| Someone Who is Hostile: What should I do if someone is really hostile to me and now I am avoiding him? I feel as though it is harming my prayer and spiritual life. [Luke 6:20, Matthew 5:44-45, John 15:18-27]. |
| Serpent Mated with Eve: Have you heard of a doctrine that teaches that Eve mated with Satan (Serpent Seed Doctrine)? [John 8:44, 1 John 3:10-12, Genesis 4:1, Ephesians 5:1, John 5:17, Genesis 4:20-21]. |
| Man of Lawlessness: Does anyone think that the "Man of Lawlessness" refers to the Jewish priests who crucified Jesus? [2 Thessalonians 2:4]. |
| Great Commission: Could the "Great Commission" and the baptism to follow really about immersing people in the teachings of Christ, rather than baptizing in water? [Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 8:36, Acts 10:47, Acts 19:1-7]. |
| Recognizing Pride in Oneself: How does one recognize pride in themselves? [Proverbs 13:10, Philippians 2:1-4]. |
| Filling of the Spirit of God: I am not sure if I have been filled with the Spirit. Does this need to happen with the help of another? Can you lead me in the filling of the Spirit of God? Is that biblical? How does one make sure? Rec: Topical series "Charisma and Character." [Ephesians 5:18, Acts 4:31, Acts 10:44, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13]. |
| The Wheat and the Tares: Who are the "tares" in the parable of "The Wheat and the Tares?" [Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 8:12 ]. |
| One Language Contradiction: How do you resolve the seeming contradiction of the languages being divided and then very suddenly all the languages are all one? [Genesis 10:5, Genesis 11:1]. |
| Suffering Deeply: How should I be handling the terrible frustration of my long-term suffering? Rec: Topical Series "What to Make of Suffering."[2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18]. |
| Unsaved Elderly Mother: What do you recommend I do for my unbelieving, not terribly receptive, elderly mother who is now sick with cancer? Rec: free audiobooks at the website, "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1 & 2). |
| Naboth & Jezebel: Did Naboth fall away from God like Jezebel? What did they have in common? [1 Kings 21:19]. |
| Loved & Forgiven but Punished: Would you elaborate on the seeming contradiction between God forgiving the guilty, yet still punishing them? [Exodus 34:6-7]. |
| Repentance from Teaching Dispensationalism: Have you repented from teaching Dispensationalism in your earlier life, because you lead people astray? Lot's Wife as Pillar of Salt: Do you think that the "pillar of salt" in the story of Lot's wife, is a metaphor for being bitter, or salty? [Genesis 19:26]. |
| Women in Ministry: What do you say to a young woman who wants to go into the ministry, in light of so many pastors saying women should not do so. [1 Corinthians 14:1, Titus 2:4-8]. |
| Daughter Dating Older Man: What do we do about our adult daughter dating a man over 20 years older than she is? |
| "Elect" vs "Saved": Is the term "elect" used in the same way in the Old and New Testaments? Were some of the unfaithful Pharisees still elect, but not saved? [Isaiah 49:6, Acts 13:47, John 15:16]. |
| Christian Nationalism: Could you talk about "Christian Nationalism?" |
| Keys to the Kingdom & Binding on Earth (Eastern Orthodox Church): Would you talk about the passage "Keys to the Kingdom" and the "binding and loosing on heaven and earth?" Who is being addressed? What is the application? [Matthew 18:15-18, John 20:21, Matthew 21:28, Ephesians 2:20]. |
| The Baptizing of Another: Who is eligible to baptize another? |
| Evolution: What are your thoughts on evolution (of a species)? Rec: Topical lecture series "Creation and Evolution." |
| Romantic Relationships with Non-believers: What does the New Testament say about being romantically involved with an unbeliever? Rec: Topical lecture series, "Toward a Radically Christian Counterculture" lecture"Approaching Marriage." |
| Winged Dragons in Scripture: Caller comments that dragons have wings in the Bible. |
| Joseph & His Brothers Evil: Can you clarify why Joseph gives his evil brothers a pass for their wickedness when he attributes it to God instead? [Genesis 45:5-8, Genesis 50:20, Job 1:21]. |
| God's Limits on Our Suffering: Why am I so often told that God "never gives people more than they can bear," when hospitals and cemeteries are full of those who would disagree? [1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 61:2-4, 1 Peter 5:7]. |
| Sacrifices Brought to the Altar What is actually being brought to the altar (grain, flour, oil, salt, etc.)? [Leviticus 2:1-8, Leviticus 2:13]. |
| Five-Fold Ministry: Do you believe in the "Five-Fold Ministry?" [Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 2:20]. Prophets Today: Are there prophets today? [Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:29-30, Acts 11:28, Acts 15:32, Acts 21:9]. |
| Not Worshipping (or Blaspheming) the Holy Spirit: Are we not to worship the Holy Spirit, or at least not treat the Holy Spirit the same way as we treat God or Jesus? [Matthew 12:31-32]. Joshua's Duty to Annihilate the Anakim: Was Joshua sinning when he didn't wipe out the Anakim (Philistines), or was that part of God's plan? |
| Upon Death, Where Do We Go?: When my gramma died recently did she go directly to Jesus or is she asleep somewhere waiting? [2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:23]. |
| God's Allowing Temptation and Testing: Would you talk about why God would allow testing and temptation when He knew Job and Jesus would not fail? How does The Trinity tempting each other fit in here? [James 1:13, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Timothy 3:16, John 1:51, John 14:6]. |
| The Mark on Cain: What was the mark on Cain and how would a mark be distinguishable to others? [Genesis 4:15, Ezekiel 9:4, Revelation 7:1-3]. |
| The Twelve: Does "the twelve" always mean the same thing, because sometimes certain ones are missing? [Matthew 19:28, Acts 1:26, Revelation 7:4-8, 2 Corinthians]. |
| Catholics Unsaved?: Are all Catholics unsaved? |
| Cain's Offering Rejected: Why was Cain's sacrifice not accepted? [Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:3-5]. |
| Forgiveness: If someone doesn't yield their position, and remains unrepentant about something, is forgiveness still required? [Luke 17:3, Mark 11:25]. |
| Pastor's Adultery: Should a pastor who has committed adultery be able to continue in his pastorship? |
| The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament: How is the Holy Spirit different in the Old Testament in contrast to now? [Genesis 41:48, John 20:22, Acts 19:2, Numbers 11:29, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:39, Acts 2:4, 1 John 3:24, 1 John 4:13, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 1:13]. |
| The Fear & Patience of Job: What is the "patience of Job" and what was the thing that Job most feared? [James 5:11, Matthew 24:13, Job 3:24, Job 2:3]. |
| Angels Sin & Heaven's Sinful Characteristic: Could you help me with the contradictory idea that angels sinned (and Satan) and fell from heaven and yet I thought heaven was a sinless place? [Revelation 12:4, Daniel 8:10, Daniel 12:3, Isaiah 14:12, Isaiah 14:16, Ezekiel 28:12]. |
| David's Grief & Guilt: How does grief apply in Psalm 31? What is David saying? [Isaiah 53:4-6, Psalm 31:9-10, Matthew 8:17, John 9:41]. |
| Dispensationalism-False Teaching: Is Dispensationalism a false teaching? |
| Confusion of Languages at Babel: Was the confusion of the languages at the Tower of Babel just a local event? [Genesis 10-11]. |
| Mary's Pregnancy: When Mary was impregnated, was Jesus then partly human and part God, or all God? [Luke 1:35]. "Built Upon This Rock" (Peter): What is meant by the church being built on this rock? Is he referring to the revelation (confession) of the Apostle Peter? [Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 2:20, Revelation 21:14, 1 Peter 2:5]. |
| Salvation in the Old Testament: How did salvation work for the crippled man who was lowered through the roof, since Jesus has not yet died? [Matthew 9:6, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:25] |
| Ten Commandments & the Sabbath: Is the "Ten Commandments" still in effect, and do we have to keep the Sabbath? [Hebrews 7:12, Hebrews 8:13]. New Creation: After the judgment, will there be another newly created earth, just like Adam and Eve starting over again? [2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:1, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:5]. |
| Shroud of Turin Could the image on the Shroud of Turin possibly be authentic? Is that how they wrapped the bodies? |
| Eternal Security & the First Resurrection: Because "the second death has no effect," does that support "eternal security" and Calvinism? [1 Corinthians 15:23, Revelation 20:6]. Souls of the Martyrs in Revelation: How does your view explain the souls that John saw in heaven in Revelation 20? [Revelation 20:4]. |
| Speaking in Tongues & Interpretation: Shouldn't groups have interpreters for speaking in tongues in church? [1 Corinthians 14:28]. |
| Differences & Division (Salvational or Theological): Could you clarify what you mean by division or differences sometimes being "salvation" or sometimes "just theological?" [Genesis 15:6]. |
| Inspiration of Scripture: How has your understanding of "inspiration of scripture" grown? [2 Timothy 3:16-17]. Apostles Paraphrasing: Is it possible that the apostles paraphrased what was said? |
| Clever Speaking: Is there anything wrong with using your speaking skills? [2 Corinthians 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 16:12]. |
| Wine: Was it wine in the Bible or was it just grape juice? [1 Corinthians 11:20-22]. Belonging to a Church: How important is it to belong to a church? [Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 18:19-20]. |
| Destroying Death: How does God destroy death? [1 Corinthians 15:21]. |
| Dispensationalism: Could you give me a definition and an overview of Dispensationalism? |
| "Body of Temple" or "Temple of Body:" Which is more correct, "Body of Temple" or "Temple of Body?" |
| Christians Fleeing Jerusalem: When did the Christians flee Jerusalem? Writers after the Destruction of Jerusalem: Did any of the biblical writers of scripture write about the destruction of Jerusalem? |
| The Incarnation of Jesus: Is it possible that Jesus was completely human just because God made Him so-as He did with Adam? [Genesis 3:15, Genesis 49:10, 2 Samuel 7:12]. |
| Scripture in the New Testament: Doesn't Peter refer to Paul's writings as scripture? [2 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Peter 1:19-21]. |
| Church Hierarchy & Eldership: What do you think about my position on the church hierarchy and elders? [Matthew 20:25-29, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Titus 1:7-10, Timothy 3:1-7]. |
| Christian Married to a Muslim Women & the Children: How does my friend handle the way his Muslim ex-wife is exposing her to the Muslim faith? [Acts 17:23-31]. |
| The Narrow Path App: Do you have a The Narrow Path phone app? Do not go to the app store, but directly to "thenarrowpath.app." The number "666": Is there anything significantly bad about the number "666" and do we need to worry about it - like in our phone number or such? Will there be significance to it in the future? [Revelation 13:18] (Actual time of the start of the second question): 29:30) |
| Pearls Before Swine & Missionaries: Isn't the scripture "do not cast your pearls before swine" telling missionaries to not go to unreached areas that might kill them? [Matthew 7:6]. |
| Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): How do you address some of the objections and verses, "like no one an snatch us out of His hand," used to support the idea that we cannot fall away (apostatize)? [Isaiah 53:6, John 10:27-30, John 3:36]. Eternal Security & Calvinism: Isn't Calvinism largely responsible for the "eternal security (once saved, always saved)" theology? Calvinism's & Free Will: If there is no free will, then what is the point? Rec: Got to Matthew713.com for topical Q&A. |
| Going to Church: Can you be a good Christian and not go to church? [Hebrews 10:25]. |
| Full-Preterism (Don Preston): What is the response from the "full-preterist" regarding "the meek shall inherit the earth?" Rec: "Why Not Full Preterism by Steve Gregg?" [Psalm 37:9-11, Matthew 5:5, Romans 4:13]. |
| The Manuscripts (of the Bible): Could you help me better understand the various manuscripts for the Bible? |
| Attending Church: Do you think that not attending a church is a sin? If so, can you point me to the scripture that suggests this? |
| "It is a Gift of God": In the familiar verse "by grace you are saved, it is a gift of God" what is "it?" Is it "grace" or the "whole package?" [Ephesians 2:8]. |
| Daughter of Babylon: Who is the "Daughter of Babylon (Caldeon)"? [Matthew 23:37, Psalm 137:8]. |
| Definition of "Sin": What is the biblical definition of "sin?" [Matthew 7;12, Luke 12:47, James 4:17, 1 John 3:4-6]. |
| Jesus' Writing in the Dust: Do you think we can know what Jesus wrote in the dust (when the woman was taken in adultery)? [Isaiah 45:7, John 8:8-12, Exodus 21:12, Leviticus 24:7, Acts 25:11]. |
| Gospel of Thomas: Has not the "Gospel of Thomas" been authenticated? |
| Remarriage Never Allowed: Is remarriage never allowed, even though divorce allowed? [Matthew 5:32]. |
| The Emphasis on Eternal Life or Heaven: Why do you say that even if there were no heaven, you would still serve God? Isn't the Bible full of references to the future life? [1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17]. |
| Benny Hinn: Have you seen the new four-hour video Mike Winger did about the ministry of Benny Hinn? Word of Faith (Health & Wealth) Teaching: Is the Word of Faith (Health & Wealth) theology false teaching or heresy? Rec: Topical lecture series, "Word of Faith." |
| When Shall These Things Be?: Is Mark mixing references to both A.D.70 and the End of the World? Can you help me sort this chapter out? Rec: Lectures, "The Olivet Discourse" in topical lectures series "When Shall These Things Be?"[Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24:34-36, Luke 17]. |
| Animals in the Afterlife: Will animals be in the afterlife (heaven or on the new earth)? [Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 65:25, Ephesians 2:14-18, Romans 8, Revelation 21:22]. |
| Origins of Satan: Is there any definitive answer about the origins of Satan in the Bible? Is he our enemy? Rec: topical lecture series "Spiritual Warfare" lecture "Origins of Satan." Satan is Going to Lose: If Satan is going to lose in the end, why is he still working on us? [Revelation 12:12]. |
| The Character of the Samaritan Woman: Was the Samaritan woman of bad character? [John 4:11-14]. |
| Twelve-Step Programs: Could you comment on the Twelve-Step Programs? |
| MacArthur/Calvin Theology: What should I do if I have just discovered that the church I am attending strongly supports MacArthur and is Calvinist? "Meticulous Providence" & "Predestination" (Calvinism): If the Calvinist theology of "meticulous providence" were true, then why would one bother? Wouldn't there be no point? Isn't the idea of "predestination" dangerous? |
| DNA & the Shroud of Turin: Shouldn't we be able to do a DNA test on the Shroud of Turin to determine the contributors? God's Responsibility for Evil: Doesn't God bear responsibility for evil, since He created the devil? [Revelation 21:1-4]. |
| Authenticity of the Gospels: What do you say to a skeptic, like Bart Ehrman, who doubts the authenticity of the New Testament gospels? Rec: topical lectures under "Individual Topical Teachings" "Steve Gregg's Response to Bart Ehrman (2020)". |
| The Rapture & the Tribulation: Do you think we are just waiting for the rapture? Will the tribulation occur before or afterward? [1 Corinthians 15:51-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8]. |
| Old Testament vs New Testament: Isn't the change from the Old Testament to the New not the shift from "Law" to "Grace," but instead that Jesus took the place of the sacrifice, and salvation has always been under "grace?" [Exodus 34:6-7, John 1:17] After the Last Day: What happens to the unsaved after the "last day?" [2 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, John 12:48]. |
| Doomed, Not Elect: Am I doomed? Is my failure in the Christian faith and all the bad things happening to me because I am not elect? [Ephesians 1:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14-16, Galatians 3:28-29, Luke 6:13, John 15:16, Matthew 19:21-24, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
| Resistance & Violence: What is your view on non-resistance, government involvement, and violence? [James 4:17, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 26:52]. |
| "Heaven" in the Scriptures: Caller disagrees regarding the lack of emphasis on "heaven" in the Bible. Instead, he thinks there is significant emphasis. [Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10, Exodus 20:12, John 3:16]. |
| Jews & Gentiles: Regarding Jews and Gentiles, is there a correlation between these two verses? [Genesis 48:19, Romans 11:25]. |
| Olivet Discourse: Could you explain the meaning of "the sign of his coming" in Matthew 24 (Olivet Discourse)? Rec: Matthew713.com for Steve's Bible study notes. [Matthew 24:3, Isaiah 19:1, Revelation 2:4-5, Acts 1:11]. |
| Blood & Flesh Symbolism: Is not the reference to flesh and blood in John 6, a very different context than in the Last Supper? [John 6:53-58, John 6:40, John 6:63]. |
| The Rapture, The Tribulation & God's Wrath: I am confused about "The Tribulation" and the "rapture" relative to the "Wrath of God?" [Romans 1:18 1, John 3:36, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, Revelation 16, 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16, Romans 1:18, John 16:33, Revelation 9:4]. |
| Unbelievers Benefits From God: God seems to help unbelievers who call out to Him, yet refuse to follow Jesus, and yet Scripture says if we reject Jesus we reject God. Can you explain? [Matthew 10:33, Luke 10:16, Exodus 23:5, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 5:45, Luke 23:34-38. |
| Assyria as God's "Handiwork": Why is Assyria described as "God's handiwork" in Isaiah 19? [Isaiah 19:23-25, Isaiah 11:16, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 40:3, Ephesians 2:15-16]. |
| Men's Fellowships in So L.A.: Are you familiar with any good fellowship groups in the South L.A. area? "Few Are Chosen": In the parable of the wedding feast, what are we to make of the phrase "many are called, but few are chosen?" [Matthew 22:14, Acts 13:46, Romnas 1:16-17]. |
| Taking the Bible Literally: Are we to take the Bible completely "literally?" [Isaiah 65:17-20, Isaiah 55:12, Revelation 20-21]. |
| Judging Angels: Could you explain what is meant by us "judging angels?" [1 Corinthians 6:3, 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6-7]. |
| Demons into Swine: Why did Jesus send the demons into swine and compromise the income of the owners? [Colossians 2:15, Matthew 8:32]. |
| Coming out of Dispensational Premil: Can you help me with my final steps and confusion in leaving the Dispensational/ Premillennial view? [Genesis 2:1-4, Revelation 20, Isaiah 9:6-7, 2 Peter 3:8, Psalm 90:4]. |
| The Gaderenes & the Tribe of Gad: Were the Gaderenes the same as the Tribe of Gad? Were they raising swine? |
| God's Responsibilty for Himself: Did God take responsibility for Himself by Christ's coming? [Isaiah 59:16]. |
| The Millennium Has Already Passed: Is it possible that the millennium kingdom has passed already, based on the evidence of historical elaborate buildings? Could we be in the "little season" of Satan being loosed? Rec: Topical lecture series "When Shall These Things Be?" [Hebrews 2:14, Revelation 20:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:8]. |
| Jesus-a Created Being: Would you clarify the views of Arius about Jesus as a created being? [Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:6]. |
| Criticizing Pre-Tribulation Rapture and Dispensationalism: Am I using this verse in John 17 correctly when criticizing Dispensationalism (Pre-trib rapture) because Jesus prayed that God not take them out of the world but protect them from the evil one? [John 17:15, Revelation 3:10]. |
| Light from God in Created Souls: Is Ezekiel 18 saying that the light from God creates each individual soul? What about John 1? [Ezekiel 18:4, Psalm 24:1, John 1:9]. |
| The Gift of Tongues: What can you say about the gift of tongues? [1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 14]. |
| Church in San Diego: Can you recommend the church you liked in San Diego? Expectations in Prayer: What should my disposition in prayer be? When I prayed for the healing of my son, he passed. [Matthew 7:7-11, Psalm 34:10, Psalm 84:11]. |
| New Apostolic Reformation: Can you recommend a good book about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)? It seems like there is a lot of false teaching in it. [Job 1]. Declaring, Decreeing or Commanding Something: What about the practice of "declaring" "decreeing" or "commanding" something to happen? |
| When the Soul is Created: What are your thoughts about when the soul or spirit is created? |
| David and His Men: Could you shed some light on if David had his men with him when he faked his insanity? |
| Michael the Buddhist: Frequent caller, Michael the Buddhist, has been asked to leave the Calvary Chapel Bible study. |
| The Wait for Jesus' First Coming: Why was it so long between the prophecy in Genesis and Jesus' first coming? [Genesis 3:15, Galatians 4:4]. |
| I am Going to Take the Mark: If the antichrist requires the mark, then I am taking it. |
| Faith in the Old Testament: If an Israelite in the Old Testament was unfaithful to the Covenant, does that equate with New Testament salvation? [Genesis 15:6, Habakkuk 2:4-6, Deuteronomy 28:15]. |
| Mid-Trib & Post-Trib Views: Can you still be a Dispensationalist if you believe in either the "mid-trib" or the "post-trib"rather than "pre-trib" position? Post Millennialism: Do Post-Millennialists believe in a literal 1000-year Millennium? |
| The Churches in Revelation: What is your exegesis of Revelation 3:10? Why don't you see the church mentioned after Revelation 4? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures on Revelation 3. [Revelation 3:10, Revelation 4:1]. |
| Adam & Eve's Spiritual or Physical Deaths: Would you comment on the Full Preterist view of the physical vs spiritual death of Adam & Eve when they ate of the fruit? [Genesis 2:17, 1 Kings 2:37, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossian 2:13]. Full Preterism: Don't Full Preterists believe that Jesus didn't have to die physically, but die spiritually? The Great Trib or Pre-Trib: Wouldn't the Dispensational view require two raptures? [Revelation 3:10, Daniel 9, John 17:15, Luke 2:1, Colossians 1:6]. |
| Dichotomy vs Trichotomy What is your view of the make-up of humankind (Ticholotmy or Dichotomy)? [Galatians 5:17]. |
| John, the writer of the Epistles: Which John was the writer of the epistles? | Saved in Favorites |
| Contentions between Traditions: Could you discuss the contention surrounding the customs about head-coverings and long hair? Rec: Topical Article "Head Coverings." [1 Corinthians 11:16, Numbers 6:21]. |
| Kingdom Passages in the Old Testament: Can you help me better understand the Old Testament passages that appear to be discussing the End Times? [Ezekiel 36-37, Jeremiah 31-33, 1 Corinthians 15:25-28, Romans 14:17, John 16:33, Hebrews 10:12-13]. Timing of the Rapture: What is the timing and chronology of the rapture and judgment? [Matthew 25:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:8]. |
| The Book "Experiencing God" (Holman Bible): What do you know about the book "Experiencing God" by Richard & Mike Blackaby? The author refers to the Holman Bible. What do you think of it? Books Recommendation for Those Inquiring into Christianity: What materials or books would you recommend for adults that are recently showing interest? Rec: "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, "Basic Christianity" by John R.W. Stott, and Steve's book "Empire of the Risen Son" (vol 1 & 2). The Lesson of the Exorcism Repossession Story: What is the story about the demon who goes out and comes back with other demons teaching us? [Matthew 12:43-45, Revelation 9:7]. |
| Apostles vs Disciples: Could you clarify the difference between "apostles" and "disciples?" [1 Corinthians 15:5]. Steve's Debate with Atheist Max: Could you comment on your debate with the atheist Max and the odd focus on attention from the audience? |
| Sexual Sin "in the body": Could you clarify the meaning of the verse about "sexual sin" being "in the body?" [1 Corinthians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 6:15-17]. |
| Speaking in Tongues (Filling with the Holy Spirit): Can you help me sort out the idea of being "Filled with the Spirit" and "Speaking in Tongues?" I am feeling a little pressured and am not sure what to make of it all. Ref: "They Speak with Other Tongues" by John Sherrill. Rec: Topical lecture "Charisma & Character." [Luke 11:9-13, Romans 5:5] |
| Slap on the Cheek: Is the slap on the cheek passage referring to a back-handed slap of an insult? [Luke 6:29]. |
| Remarriage after Divorce: Could you help me understand more about remarriage after divorce? |
| Noah's Sons Populating the Earth: Where did Noah's sons get their wives? Defiled Bloodlines of Noah from Fallen Angels: What do you think about the defiling of the bloodlines of Noah's generation having come from the fallen angels having children with humans? [Genesis 6:2-4]. |