Taking the Bible Literally, Selectively:A friend of the caller said that Christians just take what they want literally out of the Bible, so that makes the Bible not true.
2015-4-14
430 years in Galatians 3:15-18:
When does Steve think that 430 year period started & ended?
2015-4-14
Abraham & Melchizedek:
God was behind the war that Abraham fought, Melchizedek praising him for his victory, & does that do away w/ Pacifism? [Genesis 14:18-20]
2015-4-14
Forgiving Other People:
I've heard it said that if you say the sinner's prayer, become a Christian, but then don't forgive others, you will not be forgiven yourself.
2015-4-13
"Groaneth & Travaileth in Pain":What does Paul mean by "...the whole creation groaneth & travaileth in pain…"? [Romans 8:22]
2015-4-13
Apostles & Prophets:What about the distinction between the OFFICE of an apostle or prophet verses just HAVING the Gift of Prophecy? [1 Corinthians 12 & 14]
2015-4-13
New Apostolic Reformation:Does Steve know anything about the New Apostolic Reformation?
2015-4-13
Soul Sleep:What about the RIGHTEOUS immediately going to be w/ be Jesus, & then the wicked sleep until He comes for their judgment? [Philippians 1:23]
2015-4-13
Commentaries:What is Steve's favorite commentary? Where do you go to a church where they are charismatics, believe in ALL the Gifts of the Spirit?
2015-4-10
By Grace Through Faith:Caller thought she knew what "Grace Through Faith" meant, but discovered she might not, & wants to run it by Steve to see if she's right. [Ephesians 2:8-9]
2015-4-10
Doctrine & Teaching:What is Paul saying in 1 Timothy 4:12-16 about Teaching & Doctrine? [1 Timothy 4:12-16]
2015-4-10
The Devil having been Lucifer:Caller wants to confirm that he heard Steve say that he doesn't believe the view that Satan was at one time the fallen angel, Lucifer?
2015-4-10
Substance Abuse, Homosexuality, Calvinism, their 5 points:Caller has had trouble w/ pot, alcohol, Homosexuality, & is becoming a Calvinist & would like Steve to explain the point about Total Depravity.
2015-4-10
Cremation:How is God able to put all the ashes back together if people are cremated?
2015-4-10
Drum Usage in Church:Does using drums in the church have a pagan connotation so they shouldn't be used?
2015-4-10
"Do not defraud your brother in this matter":Caller wants to know what "Do not defraud your brother in this matter" means. [1 Thessalonians 4:3-6]
2015-4-09
Conscience & Witness of God:God & your own conscience would know when we did wrong, so what is the relationship between one's own conscience & that of a Higher Power?
2015-4-09
Ishmael & Isaac:Can Steve explain how the Ishmael & Isaac story panned out? How was the blessing passed down through Isaac? [Genesis 25]
2015-4-09
Duration of Jesus' Death:Where did Jesus go during His 3 days of being dead? Why did He tell Mary not to touch Him after He was resurrected? [John 20:15-17]
2015-4-09
Hinduism - Krishna:Caller believes in Hinduism, especially in Krishna. What does Steve know about him? Did he really exist?
2015-4-09
David:David being a man after a God's own heart.
2015-4-09
Ishmael:God blessed Ishmael, but He said say he would be like a wild ass, being against every nation? What did He mean by that?
2015-4-09
Purgatory:A comment about Purgatory.
2015-4-09
Muslim not believing Jesus is God:Caller has a friend who is a Muslim. They don't believe Jesus is God, but believe that he is the Son of God, & don't believe in the Holy Spirit. He also doesn't believe in 6 literal days because no light for 3 days before the Sun.
2015-4-08
Joseph Prince - Grace Message:
Caller wondering about the Radical Grace Message that Joseph Prince teaches, Grace, Faith & Works.
2015-4-08
Losing One's Salvation:Caller would like Steve to talk about the possibility of losing one's salvation."
2015-4-08
Love Not the World:Caller doesn't like what John MacArthur said about Love not the World, [1 John 2:15], and him spiritualizing it. What does Steve know about what it means?
2015-4-08
Soft Libertarianism:What does Steve know about Soft Libertarianism?
2015-4-08
Mythical Unicorn:Were there really Unicorns? Or, does the bible passage mean something different?
2015-4-08
Dominion over the Beasts:Misinterpretation of the word "dominion". Should it be "stewardship" over the beasts?
2015-4-08
Being justified to Kill:Is it ever right to kill in defense of yourself or your family? What about mercy killing? Should Christians participate in war?
2015-4-07
God "tried" to kill Moses:
What was happening in Exodus 4:24-25, why did God try to kill him, why was his wife Zipporah angry w/ him? [Exodus 4:24--25]
2015-4-07
God Intervening:
Why doesn't God intervene & stop bad things from happening, especially for Christians who were praying when they were killed?
2015-4-07
Genesis Being Taken Literally:
What do we make of all naturalistic, scientific opinion, the radio metric, isotopes of long range dating if Genesis is to be taken literally?
2015-4-07
Abomination of Desolation:
What is the Abomination of Desolation, when did it occur & how did it occur? Were the Disciples still alive when it happened, & IF they were, how come they didn't say anything about it? [Mark 13:14, Daniel 9, 10, 11]
2015-4-07
Gospel of Mark Date of Writing:
When is it believed that the Gospel of Mark was written & distributed?
2015-4-07
Jesus Being Resurrected:
Why was it necessary for Jesus be resurrected? Why wasn't just the death on the cross enough? Why not just go to heaven spiritually?
2015-4-07
Creationism & Scientific Textbooks:
Caller wants to discuss the call he heard about being able to take Genesis literally.
2015-4-06
Countering Mormon Thought:
Jesus & God being 2 men, otherwise what Jesus was saying could not be true. And that the doctrine is not of Jesus but of God. [John 8:16-18, 7:16-17]
2015-4-06
Archived Radio Shows:
Where are your archived radio shows? They are not up on your website. [Editor's Note: You can find them on Matthew713.com]
2015-4-06
Thoughts & Actions:
Can you separate yourself from God by your thoughts….not just your actions?
2015-4-06
John the Baptist:
"….As it is written of him." What WAS written of John the Baptist in the Old Testament? [Mark 9:13, Isaiah 40, Malachi 3:1, 4:6]
2015-4-06
Daniel & a Demon Resisting Him:
How was it that a demon was able to resist Daniel's prayer...it taken over 20 days. How could that be possible?
2015-4-06
Trinity:
(follow up to first call) Jesus' exegesists His own meaning of He & the Father are one. [John 10:30, 17:22, Colossians 2:9]
2015-4-06
"Today thou shalt be w/ me in Paradise":
What does Jesus mean that the thief would be with Him in Paradise THAT day in relation to what He says in other places, saying He went to hell? [Luke 23:43, Revelation 1:18, 1 Peter 3:19]
2015-4-03
Honoring Parent Despite Abuse:Caller is wondering how she & her sister should honor their father despite his abuse.
2015-4-03
Sealed by God:What does it mean to be sealed by God? [Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, Revelation 7]
2015-4-03
Book of Esther:The book of Esther does not mention God, the Lord, Jehovah, or any reference to Him at all, & that made the caller not care for the book.
2015-4-03
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage:Caller knows she's at fault for the situation she's in, & is wondering what she should do.
2015-4-03
Follow-up to first call about Abuse:Caller has idea what the girl should do.