Stongholds (in our minds):How do "strongholds" take hold in our minds? Recommended topical lectures series, "Toward a Radical Christian Counter-culture." [2 Corinthians 10:5-6, I John 2:15, Matthew 28:20].
Degrees of Punishment in Hell:Is it true that there will be different degrees of punishment in hell? Recommended; Three Views of Hell (the book or the topical lectures). [Luke 12:45, Matthew 11:21, Luke 12:48].
Revelation's Fulfillment:I disagree that much of Revelation was already fulfilled, because when did all the fish in the sea die and the stars fall from the sky? [Isaiah 13:10, Isaiah 34:3-5, Revelation 6:12-14, Ezekiel 32:7-8].
Spiritual Gifts Not for Today:Should we disassociate from those who don't believe the gifts are us today? [Proverbs 27:17, I Corinthians 1:12, I Corinthians 3::4, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, Romans 16:17 ].
Adoption as Sons:Does the reference to "adoption" in Galatians mean the same thing as it does in Romans when it refers to the resurrection? [Galatians 4:5, I John 3:2, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 1:5].
Angel of the Lord:Does not scripture in Jude and Zechariah indicate that the Angel of the Lord is about the Lord as Michael the Archangel? [Jude 1:9, Zechariah 3:1-10, Daniel 12:1].
Moses, Exodus & the Livestock:When did the people in the Exodus offer sacrifices and why did they complain that they did not have meat if they still had their livestock with them? [Exodus 16:3].
Sacrifices-Contrasted in Old & New Covenants:Why wasn't the sacrifice of animals with appropriate faith sufficient, instead of needing to sacrifice Jesus? [Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 10:4, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 2:21, Romans 12:1].
Challenge to the Trinitarian View:Have you read a Trinitarian view of the passage "no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and how the Holy Spirit as a person fits in here?" [Matthew 11:27, John 1:18, Matthew 24:36].
Facing Fear & Persecution:Is scripture indicating that damnation awaits, those that simply fear social ostracism, not just those of us who may fear facing physical torture or death at the hand of persecutors? [Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 27:12, Revelation 12:11, Galatians 1:10, Luke 17:33, Matthew 16:25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 10:29, Acts 21:13, Philippians 1:12-26, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 21:8].
Prohibited Sexual Behaviors:Why are some sexual behaviors prohibited, without them being listed specifically in scripture (like premarital sex)? [I Corinthians 12:8-10, Romans 12:6-8, I Thessalonians 4:4, Matthew 19:5-6, Leviticus 18].
No Hope Once Apostatized:Some, like John MacArthur, say that once you apostatize you cannot return to God, what do you say? Recommends verse-by-verse lectures on Hebrews 6 (at the website). [Hebrews 6:4-6,James 5:20].
That Which "is Perfect Comes" and is "in Part":Do you think it is possible that "in part" may be referring to is the "Body of Christ"? [1 Corinthians 13:10, I John 3:2].
Homosexuality:Is it possible to be a practicing homosexual and still walk with God? When evangelizing a homosexual, should we confront the sin before we try to draw them to the faith? [I Corithians 5:20-21, Galatians 5:19-21, Luke 14:33, Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24-26].
Raising Children Around Unbelieving Family:Any advice about raising children around family members that don't believe as we do? If we choose to restrict access to some, is that not honoring your father and mother? [Matthew 18:6].
Atheist; Apostasy-Conversion to Another Religion is Compromise of Integrity:Atheist; What does it say about one's integrity if they were born in Hinduism and converted to Christianity? Isn't that compromising your committment?
Jesus Descended into Hell:Did Jesus descend into Hades, lower parts of the earth, or abyss? [Romans 10:7, Ephesian 4:9-10, Acts 2:27-31, Luke 16:19-31, I Peter 3:19-20, Revelation 20:14, Psalm 139:15].
Paul Taught Different Gospels & Obedience to the Commandments in Matthew:How would your address someone suggesting that Matthew and Paul preach different Gospels and why we are not obeying all the commandments in Matthew to be saved? [Acts 20:24-25, I Timothy 6:3, Acts 28:30-31, John 8:31, Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:41, Matthew 7:21].
Jesus' Return-"In This Generation":In Matthew 24 and the reference to " This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled"...did Jesus already come? [Matthew 24:1-24, Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24:29-31].
Teaching Revelation as Applied to Us Today:What do you think about Malcolm Smith's teaching on the book of Revelation and placing the application to us to day, not the future. Recommends the commentary: "Revelation-Four Views" by Steve Gregg, or the free topical lectures at the website; "When Shall These Things Be?".
Not Keeping Company With Some:How does the verse about not keeping company with those that are not living right play out in real life? [2 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15].
Laying Out the Gospel:What do you think about laying out the gospel in written form in a slightly softer way to some who have not been receptive before?
Atheist: Believers Compared to Children in Scripture:Atheist (former evangelist): How does one reconcile the two opposing verses about giving up childish things and being directed to come as a child? [I Corinthians 13:11, Hebrews 5:13-14, Matthew 18:3].
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