Calvinism-The Elect: Are Calvinists similar to the Jews that assumed salvation based on their ethnic election-or chosen status? [Romans 9]. Are Calvinists more humble because they believe in total depravity?
The Church-Organization:What do you think about a home church vs an established church organization? The Narrow Path; Article: What is the Church?, Topical Lecture: Some Assembly Required
Honor Your Parents:What does it mean to honor your parents? Is it the same for a child, as it is for an adult? [Ephesians 6, Matthew 15:3, Mark 7, I Timothy 3:5]. What about if your parents don't want your help?
Tithing: What else would the website, The Narrow Path, have about tithing, besides the posted article? Steve recommends "Toward a Radically Christian Counter-Culture." and his verse-by-verse; [Genesis 14, Malachi 3, Luke 12]. What do you think about a pastor who questions one's salvation if they are not tithing, and suggests that tithing is not a ceremonial law, but a moral law?
Signs of Salvation: What are the necessary signs of salvation? Do you have to be baptized or speak in tongues in order to be saved? What does being saved actually mean?
New Earth: Will we still have temptations and free will, and be able to disobey, when we are on the new earth? If the angels chose to sin, will we be able to?
Once Saved, Always Saved:Is it dangerous to stay in a church that believes the extremes of either position; one cannot lose their salvation vs one can never lose their salvation?
Christians in Government:Would you elaborate on Christian responsibility relative to law enforcement, state mandates, war, and capital punishment [Mark 7, Romans 13]?
Hell-3 Views: Would you clarify your view of Hell (eternal torment, shame, everlasting contempt)? Can you explain Annihilationism [Dan 12:2]? Can you clarify the meaning of the word for "everlasting" in scripture (olam; eternal, everlasting, beyond the horizon).
Jesus' Defeat of Satan:What do you think of the Word of Faith teaching about Jesus going to hell to defeat Satan? How did Jesus defeat Satan? How did He triumph over the demonic powers? [Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14].
Once Saved, Always Saved?:Are we born sinners? Once saved, always saved? What is the significance to remaining attached to the vine? [Hebrews 3:12, John 15:6, Romans 11:22, Luke 8:13].
Calvinism & Jacob & Esau:Calvinism's view of the Scripture in Romans 9. Issac and Ishmael and what Issac was chosen for. What does it mean when scripture indicates that God hated Esau and loved Jacob [Malachi 1:3, Romans 9:13]?
Modern Israel:Do you believe the Arabs had their land unjustly taken when the state of Israel was formed in 1948? What is the significance of Israel now? What are the prophesies about Israel?
Division in the Church:Where does one draw the line when choosing to no longer associate with other Christians? Differences of opinion in the many and various denominations. Protestant vs Catholic. [II John].
Dating of Revelation:Can we harmonize the various opinions about the 96 AD date and AD 70 (the fall of Jerusalem) for the writing of the book of Revelation?
Church discipline (disfellowship):If one calls themselves a Christian, but doesn't seem to be trying very hard to overcome their sin, should Christian friends stop being around them? [I Corinthians 5].
Types of Christ-Mordecai:Was Mordecai a type of Christ? Types of Christ in the Old Testament and their meanings as identified in the New Testament. Presumed, but unidentified types of Christ. [I Corinthians 10].
Resurrection:What about the resurrection and Enoch? Will there be marriage in the resurrection? Does Jesus' agreement with Enoch validate the inspiration of the book of Enoch? What is the difference of opinions of the Sadducees and Pharisees about the resurrection [Luke 16, Matthew 22:29-33]?
Calvinism, Irresistible Grace, & the Elect:Calvinism teaches an irresistible grace & that only the elect can hear His voice. Is this true? [John 10:15-27]