19th Century Movements:Could you survey some reasons why the influences of the 19th Century movements took hold, such as Darbyism (Dispensationalism), and so on (Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses)?
Church Today and the Tabernacle & Temple Tithe:Could you discuss the parallels between the customs of the church today and the obligations (tithes) that took place in the Tabernacle, Temple, and synagogue previously? [1 Peter 2:5].
Feast of Tabernacles & the Coming of the Holy Spirit: Could the coming of the Holy Spirit in John 14, be the fulfillment of the "Feast of Tabernacles?" [John 14:16, John 14:23, 1 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 1:14].
Calvinism's "The Elect":What verses do the Calvinists use to support their ideas about "the Elect" and their chosenness? [1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 1:4].
Do Not Add to Scripture:How do you reconcile the "do not add" phrases in both Deuteronomy and Revelation? [Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18, Proverbs 30:5-6].
Robert Morris & "Blessed Life" (Book):What do you think of Robert Morris' book "The Blessed Life" and his notion that we should give God all the first fruits and mammon is a spirit, not money? [Genesis 4:3, Proverbs 3:9, 1 John 3:17-18, Colossians 3:4, Philippians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Malachi 3:8-12, Luke 14:33].
Christians Celebrating Yom Kippur: If Christians continue to keep Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), isn't that like putting new wine in old wineskins? [Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 9:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2].
"Olive Tree" and "Israel":Is the "Olive tree" the church or Christ? And is "Israel" ethnic Israel? [Romans 11:25-26, Romans 9:6, Galatians 3:28, Jeremiah 11:16].
John Calvin & Michael Servetus:Could you clarify the church history surrounding John Calvin and Michael Servetus' execution, and if John Calvin had the love of Christ in him? [1 John 3:15, 1 John 4:20].
Disagreement Over Calvinism:Caller disagrees with Steve over his view of Calvinism and his assessments of the "Doctrines of Grace." Rec: topical lecture series. "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." [John 3:15, John 20:31, John 1:13-14].
God's Immortality:Is it your understanding that God is "not mortal" rather than His being immortal? Does "immortal" require that one would die first, therefore, God would not be "immortal," but instead "not mortal." [1 Timothy 6:16].
Revelation Difficulty:Why didn't God make Revelation easier to understand? Rec: book against Full Pretersism "Why Not Full Preterism?" by Steve Gregg. [Revelation 13:18].
Fallen Angels, Spirits, Demons &k Satan:Doesn't these verses say that Satan was an angel? [Hebrews 1:7, Ephesians 2:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 13:27, Isaiah 14:12ff, Ezekiel 28:ff, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:6].
Dispensationalism & Jewish Support:Is pursuing "Dispensationalism" and fundraising for "fellowships" of Jews a waste of money and distraction from our task, since many Jews are anti or against Christ. [1 John 2:22, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Ephesians 2:15, Galatians 3:28, Galatians 6:10].
The "Israel of God":Could you clarify "the Israel of God" in light of Galatians 5 where Paul seems to be talking about two different groups of people? [Galatians 6:15-16, Galatians 3:26-29, Philippians 3:3, Galatians 3:16].
Atheists & "Confirmation Bias":Caller mentions previous atheist caller's objection to the faith referring "confirmation bias." He recommends the book "Cold Case Christianity" by J. Warner Wallace. Rec: Books by Josh McDowell, C.S. Lewis, Lee Stroebel.
New Zealand Caller Thanks Steve:Appreciative caller from New Zealand (South Island) calls to thank Steve for his ministry and website and the service it has been to his family.
The Illuminati & Dispensationalism:What authors or events do you know regarding a link between Dispensationalism, John Nelson Darby, the Illuminati, and other conspiracies?
Revelation & Dispensationalism:Why did you dedicate your Revelation Commentary to Chuck Smith, since you disagree with his view of Revelation? ("Revelation Four Views," Commentary by Steve Gregg).
Satan's Origins-God Can't Create Evil:Since it is impossible for God to create evil, doesn't this require us to believe that Satan must be a fallen angel? [Proverbs 16:4].