Creation & Stars:Could the timeline of the creation of the stars in the creation story be solved by considering that perhaps the stars could not be seen until later when the clouds cleared? [Genesis 27:9].
Education & Career in Psychology & Counseling:How can I advise someone who is following the Lord and is considering going into counseling/ psychology in college? Recommended topical lecture; “Biblical Counsel for a Change.”
The "Correct View" of Scripture:If you were wrong in the past about the meaning of some passages of scripture, how do we know you are now teaching the right thing? What will happen to those that were taught the wrong thing? [ I John 2:27, Proverbs 25:2, Acts 17:11, Psalm 19:10].
Calvinism vs Person of the Holy Spirit:Is it possible that Calvinists neglect the personhood of the Holy Spirit by suggesting it is a irresitable force without personality and relationship?
Judging Angels:What angels will we be judging and what will we be judging them upon? [I Corinthians 6:3, I Corinthians 14:29, Revelation 3:9, I Corinthians 15:29, 2 Thessalonians 2:5, 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6].
Cult Leader-William Branham:How do I convince my family members who are caught up in the cult group-The Branhamites, led by William M Branham? [I John 3:12, John 8:44].
"Streets of Gold" in Heaven:If the journey to the promised land is a symbol of our journey toward heaven, and they did not really find a land "flowing with milk and honey", then will we really walk on "streets of gold in heaven?
Satan as Good:Did Satan ever do anything good? [Isaiah 14:12, Isaiah 14:16, Ezekiel 28:12-14, Ezekiel 31:3, John 8:44, I John 3:8, Revelation 12:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Luke 10:18].
Christian Books:What are the top five books Christians should have and read, especially any that would help understand the historical setting and the life of Christ? Recommended: Bible Handbooks or Bible Introductions. "Pursuit of God" by Tozer, "Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis, "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1 & 2) by Steve Gregg, "Pilgrim's Progress" by Bunyon, "Of the Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A'Kempis, "A Christian's Secret of a Happy Life" by Hannah Whithall Smith.
Forgiveness & Judgment Day:If God forgives us of our sins "as far as east is from the west", how is it that we are we going to be judged on the bad stuff we have done on Judgment Day? [Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, I Corinthians 11:31].
Conscience & Confession:How much detail ought I go into when I confess of my sins and offenses I have committed against others. Recommended topical lectures; "Forgiveness" and calls at Matthew713.com [Matthew 5:24, I John 1:9].
"Mid-Acts Dispensationalism":What do you say to a "Mid-Acts Dispensationalist" (Gospel of Grace) when you do not agree with their position? Recommends Matthew713.com notes: Paul Charts. [Galatians 1:8, Acts 20:24-25, Matthew 20:21, Matthew 28:31, Mark 1:14-15].
Ancient Cultures (Edomites & Amalekites):How do you refute the claim that the Edomites (Idoumaeans) or Amalekites somehow correspond to Chrisitians? [I Samuel 15:3, Genesis 25:3, Genesis 36:12].
Peter's Brawn & Paul's Appearance:Could you clarify observations I have heard about Peter's strength and Paul's appearance (ugliness)? [Galatians 4:13-14]
Positive Confessions:Would you comment on "agreeing" with God about His view of you, rather than focusing on the negative (like saying you are overweight, instead of seeing yourself as God does)? Recommended topical lecture; "Word of Faith." [I John 1:9, James 2:5, Romans 4:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:20].
Evangelism's Urgency-Hell is PendingIs it practical to speak the gospel to everyone we meet-especially when they may end up in hell if we do not? Recommends Steve's book; "Hell-Three Christian Views" or the topical lectures; "Three Views of Hell." [Matthew 11:29, Isaiah 50:4].
The Prodigal Son:Caller suggests that the parable of "The Prodigal Son" indicates we can go straight to the Father, and nothing in it indicates the requiring of a middleman (Jesus), instead of having direct access to God. [John 14:6, Luke 15:11-32].
Predestination:If we are predestined to be saved, are we predestined to be saved forever? [John 15:6, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11, I John 3:2].
Resurrection-Others Raised from the Tomb:What do you think of the story of other people coming out of their tombs at the same time of the resurrection? [Matthew 27:51-53].
Onan's Punishment:Regarding the story of Onan and his practising (spilling of his seed), does not Deuteronomy 25 talk about his penalty? [Deuteronomy 25:5-10].
Heaven & the Resurrection (Sadducees & Pharisees):Was there anything earlier in Jewish teaching that would have described the afterlife, the resurrection or heaven before Jesus said there would be no marriage in heaven? [Matthew 22:30].
Unforgiven Fornication:How does one know if they have gone to far and perhaps forgiven sin is no longer possible? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 5:1 I John 1:7-9, I John 2:1].
A Better Resurrection & Future Rewards:What is meant in Hebrews by "they might obtain a better resurrection"- perhaps an implication of varying degrees of rewards in the Resurrection? [Hebrews 11:35, John 5:28-29].
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