Salvation & Sanctification:Does "sanctification" happen at the same time as "salvation" ... or is there a process? [2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 3:18, Psalm 1:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Peter 1:15].
Considering Divorce:How does one help instill "hope" for someone really struggling in marriage and considering divorce? Rec:Topical lecture: "How to Love Your Wife" and "What You Absolutely Need to Know Before You Get Marriage" and topical articles on marriage.
Many Antichrists vs The Antichrist:Where do they get the idea that there would be a particular coming "Antichrist" when scripture says there are many antichrists? [1 John 2:18, 1 John 2:22, 1 John 4:3, 2 John 1:7, Daniel 7:20-21, Daniel 9:26-27, Daniel 11:36-45, Revelation 13:1-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9].
Ephraim Over Judah:Is there scripture to support the idea that God wanted to have "Messiah" come through Ephraim, but had to change his plans to let Judah do so? [Genesis 48:19, Psalm 78:67, Ezekiel 37:19, Genesis 49:10].
Baptism in Jesus' Name:Should we be baptized in the name of the "Father, Son & Holy Spirit" or in the name of "Jesus" only? [Colossians 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 10:2].
Avoiding Temptation:What is the point of avoiding temptation and prayer to avoid them, if this is all part of the plan. [Luke 18:7, James 1:15, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 5:9-13].
Satan's Character & Role:Is it possible that Satan is not really only evil but more like a "prosecuting attornery" that God actually created for testing? [Revelation 12:9, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
Skeptics Doubting the Reliability: How do you answer a skeptic that complains that there is something wrong with the teacher when everyone in Christianity has a differing opinion? [Proverbs 25:2].
Lutheran View of Baptism:What do you think of the Lutheran view of baptism? What is the overall significance of baptism? Is baptism essential? Rec:topical lecture series "Foundations"-"Baptism."[Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38].
Overcoming General Revulsion at Any Religion:How does one let go of the revulsion at all religion once you have had bad experiences in a Christian group? [1 Thessalonians 5:21].
Hell in the Old vs New Testaments:Is it possible that the "Annihilation" view was true in the Old Testament, and the "Universal Reconciliation" view is true in the New Testament?
Hell; Three Views:Is it possible that there could be a combination of the possible views (for the correct view of hell)? [John 3:16, Revelation 21:8, Romans 6:23].
Finances (Charitable Giving):How do we know how much to send to whom (beyond our tithe)? Rec: Shepherd's Heart, Int'l (Cleveland TN), Christian Response Int'l.
Helping in Homeless Encampments:I have been convicted lately about feeling I ought to witness to the homeless, but also that I ought not stop there. What do I do to actually help?
Enoch & the Church Removed in the Rapture:Could you talk about the common Dispensational view that the church will be removed in the rapture before the great tribulation, specifically in relation to the type of Enoch being caught up and the two witnesses? [1 Peter 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 15, Jude 1:14-15].
Physical Healing in the Atonement:Is there physical healing in the atonement? Is it faith that heals us? Rec:Topical lecture; "Word of Faith"series-"Is Healing in the Atonement?" and "Healing on Demand." [Isaiah 53:4-6, Isaiah 1:6, 1 Peter 2:24-25, Matthew 8:17].
Obeying the Commandments:Is serving God in the Spirit, rather than the letter, referring to same commandments as The Law? Is it applicable to us? [Romans 7:6. Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:35-40, Mark 12:31].
Husband Who Has Apostatized:How should I and my church proceed when my husband has left the Christian church and returned to the Bahai (Sufi) Faith-including teaching his faith to the children? [1 Peter 3].
Calvinism vs Non-Calvinism:Can you give me your take on the difference between the non-Calvinist evangelical teachers (Billy Graham, Greg Laurie) and the Calvinist preachers (John MacArthur) and the freedom for all to come to Christ?
Theist Evolution:Am I being too critical if I am concerned about our new Calvinist pastor who believes in "Theist Evolution?" Can you be a Christian if you believe that?