Divorce & the Unforgivable Sin:Is divorce the unforgivable sin? Are people who get a divorce, eternally damned? What is the state of the Christian who gets a divorce? Rec: Topical article; "Divorce and Remarriage." [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Matthew 12:31-32, Matthew 16:24-26].
Grace, Works & Obedience:How does "works" and "obedience" relate to "grace?" How would this apply to the thief on the cross? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 7:21-23].
Buddhism vs ChristianityBuddhist caller discusses basic differences between the two faiths (Buddhist & Christianity) in the way truth is established (epistemology). Rec: Video; [Hebrews 11:6].
"Time" in Scripture:Are you familiar with the different meanings of the words (chronos and kairos) used for "time" in scripture? [Revelation 1:1, Revelation 1:19].
Selection of Books for the Bible:How did they decide which books to keep in the Bible, like when they omitted "Nag Hammadi" (Gnostic Gospels)? Should I read these books or should I avoid them? Rec: Topical Lecture; "Authority of Scripture." [Ephesians 4:14].
Thief on the Cross-Not Born of Water:Does the verse in John 3 about the necessity of water baptism become violated in the story of the "Thief on the Cross?" [John 3:5].
Baptism & The Plan of Salvation:Caller comments on baptism in Jesus' name and its inception after the death of Christ. [Acts 2:38, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9, 1 John 5:12, 1 Corinthians 6:20].
Wine or Grape Juice:Dr Vernon McGee said the wine at the wedding was really not wine, but good grape juice. Does that sound right? [1 Timothy 5:23, 1 Corinthians 11:21, John 2:10].
"Not Until All These Things Pass Away":Can you help me understand Matthew 24:34 and Jesus' reference to "not until all these things pass away?" [Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:33-34, Matthew 24:26-30, Isaiah 19:1].
"Foreknew" vs "Fore-loved":What do you think about the claim that the word for "foreknew" really means "fore-loved?" [1 Peter 1:1-2, Amos 3:2. Matthew 7:22-23, John 5:42].
Natural Human Immortality:Are there any good arguments for humans being naturally immortal? [1 Timothy 6:16, 1 John 5:11, John 3:16, Romans 2:5-10, Genesis 3].
Great Awakening & Eternal Security:Do you think that Jonathan Edwards's success in the "Great Awakening" would necessitate that they did not teach "Eternal Security" (Once Saved, Always Saved)?
Signs of a Coming Revival:Looking at the Dispensational predictions of the imminent return of Christ and the parallels in the 1940s with the Millerites, and the 70s Jesus Revolution, etc., don't you think we may be due another revival?
God's Control Over the World:Did God just let the world go after He created it, or does He manipulate everything because of His sovereignty? [Matthew 7:11, Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Isaiah 66:3-4, Jeremiah 7:31, Hosea 8:4].
Genesis Creation Account Contradictions:What about the contradiction of the creation story in Genesis 1 & 2, and when the animals were formed? [Genesis 2:19].
The Lord's Prayer (Forgiveness):If the Lord's Prayer is a kind of blueprint to pray, should we be asking daily not only for our daily food but for forgiveness, and daily forgive others? [James 3:2, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 1 John 2:1]
1000-Year Millennial Reign:Could you talk about the 1000-year millennial reign, especially in light of Isaiah 11 (both your view (Amillennial) and the Premillennial Dispensational view)? Rec: Verse-by-verse teaching at TheNarrowPath.com.
[Isaiah 11, Revelation 20, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1-2, Hosea 6:5, Malachi 4:2, Jeremiah 5:6, Ephesians 2:12-19, Luke 10:19, 1 John 4:4, Romans 15:12, Luke 9:31].
Trichotomy vs Dichotomy:What are your thoughts about the trichotomy vs dichotomy debate (body, soul, spirit - characteristics of mankind)? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14].
"Things of the World" (spiritual vs material):Regarding the "things of the world," is there a correlation between 1 John 2 and 1 Corinthians 7? [1 John 2:15-17, 1 Corinthians 7:31-34, 2 Timothy 4:10].
Old Testament View of Resurrection & Afterlife:If all you had was the Old Testament, how would you view the resurrection and the afterlife? [Ezekiel 37, Daniel 12:2, Isaiah 26:21, Job 19:26, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:5].
Differences in New Testament Quote:Could you explain why the Psalm verses quoted in Hebrews doesn't seem to have the same meaning when it is quoted? [Psalm 95:11, Hebrews 4:3, Genesis 2:1-3, Hebrews 4:10-11, Hebrews10:1-4, Hebrews 10:11].
Protesting Leftist Issues:Can you advise me about participation in protests against some of the outrageous events, like "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgences," especially, in light of how the Catholic Church is dealing with the protest with superstitions and relics?
"Eternal Torment" vs "Another Chance" in Hell:Could you comment on this challenge to there being another chance after we die and when we are resurrected? [Philippians 3:11, 1 Timothy 6:16].
Books Not in the Canon:What do you think about the extrabiblical/ Apocryphal book, "The Acts of Paul and Thecla" and the Eastern Orthodox positive view of it?
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