Justifiying Addiction to Sin (Masturbation):How do we express the necessity of no continuing in sinful behavior if one is justifying it as a sin already covered by God's forgiveness? [1 John 2:1].
Controversy-Holy Spirit from the Father or the Son (Filioque Debate):Could you respond to the theological debate over the question of whether the Holy Spirit came from the Father or the Son (Filioque Debatre) and use mandated of icons? [John 14:16, Act 2:33, John 15:26].
The Death of Ananias & Sapphira:Could you shed light on the story of Ananias & Sapphira and whether God actually brought this judgment on them? [Acts 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 11, Acts 12:23, Jude 1:7].
Jehovah's Witnesses' Claim (God Cannot Die):How do I respond to my brother (a Jehovah's Witness) who argues that God cannot die? REC: Topical lecture series "Knowing God, lecture "The Trinity." [Genesis 3:22-32, 1 Timothy 3:16, Genesis 18:1, Hebrews 2:9].
Angels, Elohim, & Sons of God:Are you are saying that the phrase "Sons of God" in Psalm 82 is not speaking of angels? [Psalm 82:6-7, John 10:34, Matthew 12:3-8, Exodus 22:28, Exodus 21:6, Exodus 22:9, Exodus 7:1].
"Commandments" vs "Expectations" of God:Could you rattle off some of the "commandments" of God versus the "expectations" God has of us? (Call continues after the break). [1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 7:7, 1 Corinthians 7:26-28, Acts 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 11:25, Matthew 9:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Corinthians 9:3-6, 1 Corinthians 3:15].
Teaching a "Gift" of the Holy Spirit:Can others teach the "gifts" of the Holy Spirit (like speaking in tongues)? [1 Corinthians 14:28, 1 Corinthians 14:1-3, 2 Peter 3:16].
Terminal Illnesses as God's Tool:Does God use illnesses to help us understand His sovereignty and majesty? If so, how do we explain this others, even unbelievers? REC: topical lecture series "Making Sense of Suffering." [Matthew 25:23].
Martyrdom of the Disciples:Is the only evidence we have to support the martyrdom of the disciples church tradition? Is "Clement of Rome" a Church Father? REC: " Foxes Book of Martyrs."[Acts 12:2, 1 Corinthians 15:14].
Steve's Books "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 1 & 2":Caller praises Steve's books "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1&2) and wonders if there is any curriculum for discipleship available.
Fallen Angels "in Chains Awaiting Judgment":If fallen angels are being "held in chains awaiting judgment," then are there other angles are the demons that are active today? [2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6, Genesis 1:2, Matthew 12:29, Mark 3:27].
The Order in Coming to Jesus:In what order do things have to happen to bring one to Jesus? Does He first draw us? [John 6:44, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, John 12:32, Hosea 11:4, Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Romans 12:18].
God "Tried to Kill Moses":What is going on in the story of "God trying to kill Moses?" Steve continues the answer after the break. [Exodus 4:22-26, Numbers 12:1-10].
Burials & Cremation:Does the Bible give any instructions about burial and cremation? [Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:19, Ecclesiastes 3:20, Job 30:19, 1 Corinthians 6:13-20].
The Calendar Date Adjustments After Jesus' Birth:Was the one in power at the time of Jesus death, the same one that changed the calendar to reflect Jesus' birth (B.C., A.D.)?
Everyone Given Me Will Come: What is meant about "All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.?" Why wouldn't God give Jesus everyone, if He wants all to be saved? [John 6:37, John 17:6].
Recommended Books for the Scholarly:What book would you recommend for a scholarly non-believer? (Josh McDowell's books: "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" or "More Than a Carpenter or Peter J WIlliams "Can We Trust the Gospels?)."
Loosing of Satan During the Millennium (from the Amillennial View):How do you reconcile the Amillennial reign and yet Satan is still actively roaming around? [Revelation 20:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 20:3, Matthew 12:29, Mark 3:27, Matthew 28:18]. (There is a little
"Israel" (multiple meanings):Does scripture use "Israel" differently in these two verses? [Romans 11:25-26, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:7, Romans 11:17-24].
No Longer Need for Repentance:Some say we are forgiven for all of our sins, past, present & future, once we accept Jesus, therefore we don't have to continuously ask for forgiveness. What do you think? [1 John 1:9].
Unbelievers Casting out Demons (Exorcisms):How could non-Christians perform exorcisms when they don't believe in Jesus, epecially since the Pharisees were saying Jesus was Beelezebub when He was casting out demons? How do they have the power to do it? [Matthew 12:22-29, Mark 9:38-39]
"Celebration of Life":What do you think about changing the sad event of death and calling the funeral a "celebration of life?" [1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Acts 8:2, Philippians 1:21-23, 2 Corinthians 5:8]
Evangelizing the Kingdom of God:How do I get some friends on track about evangelizing the Kingdom of God & discipleship in THIS life instead of worrying just about how to get to heaven?
Revelation - Some Things Stll Future:What are some of the things that haven't happened in Revelation yet, since you think most of the book was fulfilled in 70 AD?
Wasting Expensive Perfume & Extravagant Churches:What is the lesson in Jesus approving expensive perfume poured on Him when they could've used it to help the poor? What about expensive churches that could've helped the poor? [Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-11]
"Mine Hour Is Not Yet Come":What did Jesus mean when He said to His mother, "Mine hour is not yet come" when she told Him that they were out of wine at the wedding? [John 2:24]
ALS Diagnosis retest:Caller thinks the person who called in about being diagnosed with ALS should get re-examined to make sure it's not long-term COVID.
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