Progressing as a Believer:When we need to move on from the basics, is a good plan to advance; 1.proclaim the gospel, 2. redeem our world, and 3. pray to bring down strongholds?
Atheist Promotes Science:Atheist; How can we determine what is supernatural? Could it not just be the natural that we don't yet understand? What does "supernatural mean?"
Buddhist View of the Universe:Buddhist: Comments that the Buddhist doesn't have to be concerned with figuring it all out as some things just are -without labels.
Wood, Hay, Stubble & the Rewards:Could you explain the verses about wood, hay and stubble and the rewards? [1 Corinthians 3:15, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Peter 2:5].
Origin of Satan:How could the angels have sinned if they were in heaven? Is there sin in heaven? [Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:12-17, Luke 10:18, John 12:31, John 8:44, I John 3:8].
Satan in Heaven:Didn't Satan have access to heaven because he was walking to and fro in Job? Then, was he not cast out of heaven? [Job 1:7, Job 2:2, Revelation 12:7-10].
Revelation's War in Heaven:Could you offer some cliff notes on Revelation's war in heaven and the casting out of Satan? Recommended; verse-by-verse lectures & topical "Spiritual Warfare". [Revelation 12:7-12, John 12].
MacArthur-Charismatic, Cessationism, Women in Ministry:John MacArthur's conference "Strange Fire" (against the charismatic gifts), women in ministry, and the dramatically charismatic Bethel movement all seem quite at odds, what do you make of this? [Deuteronmy 18:22, I John 4:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18].
Traditional View of Hell:If people remain alive in hell, then is not God the one keeping them alive and thereby perpetuating the existence of sin? [Romans 5:12-15, I Timothy 6:16]
Seeking Sensational Signs:Though I came to the Lord because of a church where there were signs and wonders, I agree that one needs to be careful to not focus on it, and it doesn't mature you.
False Teachers vs The Mistaken:What do you think about listening to a false teacher, but just picking out what is good from his teaching and disregarding the rest? [2 Peters 2:1-3, I Timothy 6:3-19, Galatians 1:8-9].
Catholic: "Petra" vs "Petros":Catholic caller shares the meanings of the Greek word for "rock" or "stone" (Petra vs Petros). [Matthew 16:15-18, James 3:1, Titus 1:5].
"Eternal Father" & The Trinity:Why do people have problems with the title of "Eternal Father" for Jesus relative to the Trinity? [Isaiah 9:6, John 10:30].
Praying to "Jesus" Rather than "God":Regarding praying to "Jesus" rather than "God", don't you think that His sitting at "the right hand of the Father" as indication of authority rather than literal?
"Count the Cost" & "Total Surrender":Why would someone want to "count the cost" when they are in "total surrender?" Why does one's personal testimony often neglect the trials of surrender and spiritual warfare? [Luke 14:28-31].
Atheist Ex-Mormon-Evolution:Atheist Ex-Mormon offers to answer Steve's questions about evolution in response to his challenge that there is no real evidence for evolution.
Samson:Was Samson saved? In light of his last prayer, it seems not, and yet he is considered a hero of the faith? [Judges 16:28, Hebrews 11:32, Matthew 7:23].
The New Israel (Jew & Gentile):Could you share some scriptures that indicate that we, the Body of Christ, are the "New Israel"? Recommended; topical lecture: "what are We to Make of Israel?" [Romans 11, Jeremiah 11:16, Romans 2:28-29, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:7-9, Galatians 3:28-29, John 8:39, I Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 2, Matthew 21:43].
Mary's Care After Jesus' Death:Why did Jesus commit his mother Mary's care to John, rather than one of her other children, after his death? [Acts 1, John 7:5].
Divorce:If someone did not devulge her Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) before our marriage, how can having divorced her be justified in scripture? Do I need to remain single? [Psalm 15:4].
Early Church Authority & Hierarchy:Do you understand that, in contrast to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, we really should not have any hierarchy or authority, except in scripture and the Holy Spirit? [I Timothy 3:1, Titus 1:5, Acts 20, Acts 1:20, I Timothy 2:12, Matthew 20:25, 2 Timothy 2:2].
Church Hierarchy & Authority:Doesn't the protestant church have a kind of authority, though unlike the Catholic church, a hierachy in measure? Have we not thrown the baby out with the bath water?[Ephesians 4:13].
Various "Causes" & Exaggeration:Caller shares his concerns about Christians greatly exaggerating and how we get so sidetracked. How do we find balance, get involved, and not get distracted? [I John 2:22].
Gifts of the Spirit-Tongues:Though I am going to an Assembly of God church, I am not sure that the gift of "tongues" is legitimate today, because I have not seen it in a convincing way? [Matthew 7:15-20].
Date of the Writing of Revelation:What date of writing do you support, and what are some of the most important points to consider? Recommends book by Steve; "Revelation-Four Views." [Revelation 11:1-2].
Elder Under Church Discipline:Can you help me sort out the situation our church is in regarding an elder that has been put under church discipline for divisiveness? [Titus 3:10, Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 13:10].