Punctuation in Scripture:Could you help with the varied placement of the period surrounding the words "in love" in different translations, such as in Ephesians 1? [Ephesians 1:4-5].
Predestination (in Calvinism):Can you help me with the idea of "predestination" after listening to Voddie Baucham and John MacArthur? Rec: topical lectures, "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." [Ephesians 1:5, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Titus 2:11].
Thy Kingdom Come:Is there a significance of "thy Kingdom come" and references to "I am" relative to Jesus' name? [John 8:24, John 8:28, John 8:58, Revelation 1:8-10, Revelation 1:17].
Holy Ground (Shoes Off)-Ethiopia:Caller shares that in Ethiopia you must take off your shoes before you go into church because it is considered holy ground.
"Sons of God" vs "Children of God"? Have you ever heard of the distinction made between two kinds of Christians; Sons of God vs the Children of God? [1 John 3:2, Job 1-2, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Proverbs 17:2].
God's Chosen Few:Would you comment on Romans 9 and the references to Esau, and God's right to choose only some? [Romans 9, Galatians 3, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27 ].
Palestinians Against Israel:How does one respond to those who think the actions of Hamas against Israel are not unlike the direction of God in the Old Testament against the Canaanites?
Moral & Goodness DistinctionsCould you talk about the distinction between being "good" in contrast to operating within a code of "morality" or within your rights? [James 4:17, 1 John 3:17].
Polygamy:Can one practice polygamy today without going against scripture? [Genesis 1:27, Mark 10:6, Matthew 19:4-6, Deuteronomy 17:17, Ephesians 5:25-33, Genesis 2].
Dispensational vs Alternate views:Could you recommend some books that would compare Dispensational views with others that is fair and balanced? Rec: "The Meaning of the Millennium" by Robert Clouse. "Israel and the Church" by Oswald T. Allis, "Revelation Four Views" by Steve Gregg. Lectures, "When Shall These Things Be?" and "What are We to Make of Israel?"
"Virgin" in the Septuagint:If the word "virgin" in Hebrew means "young woman" does the fact that the apostles used the Greek Septuagint (where the word is "parthenos," which means "virgin") tend to nullify the argument of liberal scholars that Mary may not have been a virgin? [Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14].
Prophecies that Did NOT Come True:Some Openness (Theology) believers suggest that prophecies don't need to necessarily come true. Could you talk about the prophecies in Ezekiel that didn't exactly come true as they were prophecied? [Ezekiel 26:3, Ezekiel 26:7, Ezekiel 16:12-14, Genesis 22:12, Genesis 18:20, Genesis 3:9].
Reading the Bible in Public:Caller is unclear about his role in reading the scriptures out loud in public and whether he should use the Old or New Testaments. [2 Corinthians 3:12].
Moral Laws or Code:In Romans 2, was Paul talking about the moral code in all people's hearts (Gentiles, too)? [Genesis 18:19, Genesis 14:14, Romans 2:14-15].
Funding Israel & the War:Should we be funding the war in Israel and financially supporting the Israeli people (in light of scripture being taken out of context)?
God's Blessing & Cursing:Could you talk about Genesis 12:3 (God's blessings and cursing) and how that applies to what is going on in Israel? [Genesis 12:3, Numbers 24:9, Deuteronomy 30:10, 1 Corinthians 16:22].
Worshipping the Holy Spirit:Should we be worshipping the Holy Spirit? I am uncomfortable with putting the Holy Spirit on the same level as God and Jesus. [1 Corinthians 2:11, John 14:11].
Annihilation of Enemies in Old Testament:How do we square the idea of the annihilation of the many Canaanite kingdoms with the command to love our enemies and be patient, etc? [Psalm 103:8].
Trust the Holy Spirit's Leading (Over The Bible):Don't you think that some people try to lead the Holy Spirit, rather than trusting the Holy Spirit to lead them? You seem to trust the scriptures more than the guidance of the Spirit? [Matthew 28:19-20].
Defining the Kingdom of God:How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14].
Great White Throne Judgment:What scriptures do you use to support your position that the Final Judgment (the Great White Throne judgment) is for everyone? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 1:17].
Reading the New Testament Publicly:When I read publicly, should I be reading from the New Testament, rather than the Old, since it is more about Jesus and salvation? [Luke 24:44].
God Permits Slavery:Why does God or Paul not say anything to condemn slavery in the Bible? [Deuteronomy 15:17, 1 Corinthians 7:21, Jeremiah 34:14, Romans 1:1-15, Philemon 1:16].
Jesus in Old Testament:Are these verses talking about Jesus and was He talking about Himself (John 5) in the Old Testament? [John 5:46, Deuteronomy 18:15, Deuteronomy 18:18, Psalm 40:6-8, Luke 24:44, Acts 3:22, Acts 7:37].
The Salvation Army (Denomination):Do you think that The Salvation Army's soft view of the necessity of baptism is a serious problem? [Matthew 28:19-20].
J.Vernon McGee & Our Responsibility for Sin:Is McGee saying that we are not responsible for being born in sin, but only for rejecting Christ when we know of Him? [Isaiah 53:4].
Helping Demanding or Entitled Homeless or Mentally Ill:How do we handle helping the homeless or mentally ill who are very selective, picky, entitled, etc.? [Mark 14:7].
Jews Indigenous to the Land of Israel:Caller shares his view that the Jews are indigenous to the region of Israel. [Deuteronomy 30:10, Leviticus 26, Leviticus 18:25-28, Deuteronomy 28, Exodus 19:5-6, Jeremiah 18:7-10, Luke 19:44].
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