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2023-02-08 Church Discipline: How do we know when and how to carry out church discipline? [1 Corinthians 5:11-13, 1 Corinthians 5:1, Galatians 6:1, Matthew 18:15-17].
2023-02-06 Prophecy "on the Third Day;" What scriptures would Paul have been referring to when in 1 Corinthians, he idicates that Jesus rising on the third day was fulfilling prophecy? [1 Corinthians 15:4, Acts 13:30-33, Acts 2:27, Psalm 16:10, Psalm 2:7, Luke 24:44, Matthew 12:40, Hosea 6:2].
Fasting, Wineskins & Patches: Could you explain the passage about fasting with the parallel made to old wineskins and patching clothing?
2023-02-06 Difference Between Spirit & Soul: What is the difference between the "spirit" and the "soul?" [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 22:37, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16].
2023-02-06 Jesus' Return: Could you elaborate on your view of the events surrounding Jesus' return? [Matthew 25:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 28:15, Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:10-15, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 5:10].
2023-02-02 Pornography: How do I combat pornography? [Matthew 5:29-32].
2023-02-01 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].
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].
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].
2023-01-30 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].
2023-01-27 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].
Law or Punishments Removed: Where the commandments taken away, or just the punishments? [Luke 12:13].
2023-01-27 God's Forgiveness & Forgiving Others: Is forgiving others a condition for receiving God's forgiveness? How does that work? [Matthew 6:15, Mark 11:25, Matthew 18].
2023-01-26 Shriners & Masons: What do you know about the Shriners and the Masons? [Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18].
2023-01-25 Marriage (Scriptural Direction): Could you help me figure out how to confront difficulties in marriage scripturally? Should we use Galatians 6 and Matthew 18? [Galatians 6, Matthew 18:16-17].
Church Counseling for Marriage: How should the church be helping and counseling us in our marriage, according to scripture, regardless of whether we are official members of the church? [Matthew 18].
2023-01-25 Marriage (Scriptural Direction): Could you help me figure out how to confront difficulties in marriage scripturally? Should we use Galatians 6 and Matthew 18? [Galatians 6, Matthew 18:16-17].
Church Counseling for Marriage: How should the church be helping and counseling us in our marriage, according to scripture, regardless of whether we are official members of the church? [Matthew 18].
2023-01-25 Fear of Death: Would you explain this verse about the fear of death? [Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 16:24-26].
Bondage of Egypt: Do you think the Hebrews 2:15 has any correlation to the Israelites when they desired to go back into bondage in Egypt? [Hebrews 2:15].
2023-01-25 Corporate Confession: Is "corporation confession" a valid scriptural idea? [Daniel 9, Matthew 6:9-13].
2023-01-24 Old Law & New Testament Fasting: Is there a difference between the requirements of the Old Law regarding fasting and expectations of fasting in the New Testament? [Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:15, 2 Samuel 12:13-25, Mark 2:19].
New Wine in Old Skins: Would you explain the significance of the new wine in the old skins, and how it might align with the Old and New Law? [Matthew 9:16-17, Mark 2:22].
2023-01-24 Old Law & New Testament Fasting: Is there a difference between the requirements of the Old Law regarding fasting and expectations of fasting in the New Testament? [Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:15, 2 Samuel 12:13-25, Mark 2:19].
New Wine in Old Skins: Would you explain the significance of the new wine in the old skins, and how it might align with the Old and New Law? [Matthew 9:16-17, Mark 2:22].
2023-01-24 Rebuking Evil Spirits: What should we understand about rebuking unclean or evil spirits, both in ourselves and in others? [Jude 1:9, Daniel 10:10-14, Matthew 16:23].
Bible Reading for the Young: What would you recommend for young people for Bible reading? Rec: Topical lecture series; "Culivating Christian Character"/ "Cultivating the Word of God."
2023-01-23 Difficulty with Forgiveness: Could you advise me on how to forgive a really terrible and violent family member, as I seem to no longer be able to do it? [Matthew 6:15, Mark 11:25, Luke 17:3].
2023-01-23 Jesus' Miracles as Object Lessons: Would you review the parallel between Jesus' miracles and the related object lessions? [Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 1:5-6, Isaiah 3:7, Matthew 9:6, Luke 5:25, John 2:7-11, John 15:1-5, John 8:12, John 9:39-41, John 6:11, John 6:48, John 11:25].
Given a "Measure of Faith:" What is meant by "each is given a measure of faith" as I don't want to take it in a Calvinistic way. So, is it about the giving of gifts? [Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 12:3-8].
2023-01-23 Steve's Book, "Empire of the Risen Son:" My pastor found fault in the preface of your book, where you talk about John MacArthur and his view of us as servants and Jesus as Lord. Did you misattribute a John MacArthur quote?
John the Baptist and Elijah-Not Paralleled: Someone disagrees that John the Baptist and Elijah are not paralleled because John did not succeed in turning the country around? [Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 11:13-14, Matthew 17:11-13].
2023-01-20 Book of Jasher: Is it possible that the "Book of Jasher" is inspired?
Confessing to One Another: Is it a requirement for us to confess our sins to one another? [James 5:16, Matthew 5:23].
2023-01-19 Church Discipline & Repentance: Could you explain the passage about the man living with his father's wife and the possibility of his later repentance? [1 Corinthians 5:5-13, Matthew 18,1 Corinthians 5:6, Galatians 5:9].
2023-01-17 Self-Defense vs Turn the Other Cheek: How does "self-defense" and "turn the other cheek" both fit in scripture? [Matthew 10:34, James 4:17, Micah 6:8, Luke 6:29, Matthew 5:39].
Just War Theory: Does a country have a right to defend itself? Is there "just war"? Recommended topical articles; "Christian's Use of Force".
2023-01-17 Demons Driven into the Swine: In the story of the demons driven into the swine and they indicated that it not be their time, is there a time for them? [Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-37, Mark 5:12, 1 John 4:4].
2023-01-16 Corporate Sin: Is there such a thing as "corporate sin"? [Romans 5:12, Ezekiel 18:20, Matthew 19:14].
2023-01-13 Self Defense: Could you clarify your position on "self-defense"? [Exodus 22:2, Matthew 5:38-40].
2023-01-12 Good Mormons & Salvation: Do you think that when a Mormon does good works with a sincere heart, God will take it into consideration? [Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 2:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12, Galatians 5:6, John 14:8, Acts 10:13-15, Galatians 6:1].
2023-01-11 Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Can you explain why you think that we are not "eternally secure", as I disagree with you based on Ephesians about being sealed by the Holy Spirit. [Ephesians 1:13, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 15:6, Romans 11:22, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 3:12, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2].
Living Like the Devil: Should we not help those who "live like the devil" all week, but do know God, learn to live better? [1John 2:4, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Acts 17:11].
2023-01-11 Passing Away of the Law: What do you think of my take on the verse about the passing away of the law? [Matthew 5:18].
2023-01-11 Christian Living & Assurance of Salvation: If believer does not live the Christian life like praying and meditating on The Word, could they be one referred to in Matthew 7 that may not really be saved? [Matthew 7:21-23].
2023-01-10 "Pray Without Ceasing": Why are we asked to keep praying, "pray without ceasing?" Why not just one good prayer? [Daniel 10:12-14, Matthew 6:9-12, Luke 11:2-4, Luke 18:1].
If We Don't Pray: If we don't pray, are angels not sent to help? [James 4:1-3].
Addresssing Demons: Should we address demons directly when praying?
2023-01-10 "Carry a Sword": Would you give me your take on Jesus telling the disciples to first to "not take a sword", then later to "take one" with them? [Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:52, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Isaiah 53:12, Mark 15:28.
2023-01-09 Jesus' Younger Years: Do we know anything about Jesus' younger years (from 12-30s)-often called 'the lost years"? [Luke 2:51-52, Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3].
2023-01-09 Flat Earthers: Steve is corrected about saying that "Flat Earthers" think that one can't fly over the North Pole.
Flat Earther: It wouldn't make sense that Jesus was taken up on a high mountain to see the cities of the whole world because that couldn't happen if the earth was a globe. [Matthew 4:8}.
2023-01-06 Disciple-of Jesus or Paul?: Is it inconsistent to call some of the disciples "disciple of Paul" when the disciples were always disciples of Jesus? [Matthew 23:8, 1 Corinthians 11:3].
2023-01-06 Appllications Today of the Covenants & the Law: What is the obligation for Christians today toward the covenants and "The Law"? [1 Corinthians 9:20-21, John 9:28, Romans 7:1-4, Luke 16:16, Matthew 5:23, Romans 14:14, Matthew 15:11, Romans 15:1, Isaiah 40:11].
2023-01-05 God's Worked Formed in Us: What do you think about my thoughts on the verse about His continuing to help us be conformed to His image. [Philippians 1:5-6].
Christ's Afflictions Lacking: In Colossians, what is lacking in Christ's afflictions? [Colossians 1:24, Acts 1:1, Isaiah 63:9, Matthew 25:40].
2022-12-30 Forgiveness for the Evil Doers: When the Lord was hanging on the cross and asked forgiveness for the abusers, as well, when Steve asked for forgiveness, do you think they were forgiven? [Luke 23:34, Matthew 23:35-36].
2022-12-29 Parable of the Talents: Why was the servant so severely punished for burying his talent? [Matthew 25:14-30].
Parable of the Talents: What is the spiritual application of "he who has little, even that will be taken away?" [Matthew 13:12, Mark 4:25, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21-23, John 8:31, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:19-20].
2022-12-29 Parable of the Talents: Why was the servant so severely punished for burying his talent? [Matthew 25:14-30].
Parable of the Talents: What is the spiritual application of "he who has little, even that will be taken away?" [Matthew 13:12, Mark 4:25, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21-23, John 8:31, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:19-20].
2022-12-29 Eternal Torment View of Hell: Why would Matthew 25:46 (sheep & goats) be a good argument for eternal torment? [Matthew 25:46].
2022-12-28 Unmarried Couples & Fornication: If a couple is living together for many years included in the list of those living in fornication and therefore not included in the kingdom? [1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-20, Matthew 15, Mark 7].
2022-12-22 Understanding Parables: How were the disciples expected to understand the parables? [Mark 4:13, Matthew 13:11].
Relationship with God: Doesn't God want to have a relationship with everyone?
2022-12-22 Praying & Reading the Bible: Are there guidelines for the right way to pray and read the Bible-and how often you should do so? [James 4:3, Matthew 6:9-13, John 16:23-24, James 1:6, Matthew 17:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 18:1, Romans 1:9, Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 1:8, Luke 12:48].
2022-12-21 Impossible to Return to God: Does this passage means that people cannot return to God if they ever fall away? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Matthew 19:24-26, James 5:19, Luke 15:11-32].
2022-12-21 Hell-3 Christian Views: Which of the "three views of hell" discussed in your book on Hell, do you think has the most evidence? [Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Timothy 6:16, Romans 2:7, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9].
2022-12-20 Marriage & Divorce: If a woman married the wrong guy, can she divorce him, and marry the one the Lord wanted her to marry? [Psalm 15:4, Matthew 7:21-23].
2022-12-16 Government Authority: Could you comment on the Romans 13 passage about government authority? [Romans 13:1-4, Matthew 28:18, 1 Peter 2:13-14, John 19:11].
2022-12-16 Jesus' Return with Angels: Why do you think that saints will come back with the angels when Jesus returns? [Matthew 25:31, Matthew 16:27, Philippians 1, 2 Corinthians 5].
2022-12-15 The Twelve & the Great Commission: Wasn't Jesus talking to the twelve, rather than us, when he commanded them to go teach everything He commanded? [Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Timothy 6, 1 Corinthians 15, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 4, Matthew 15:24, John 10:16, Romans 10:12, John 14-16, Matthew 19:28].
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