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| 2024-03-18 |
"Righteous" Appropriated (Calvinism):
Caller attempts to support his Calvinist views with scripture. [Romans 3:21-22, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Romans 10:17, Isaiah 6, Matthew 13:15, Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 29:13, Ezekiel 33:31, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Genesis 6:5]. |
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| 2024-03-15 |
Saved People Apostatsizing in Scripture:
Are there examples in the Bible of some who were saved but then fell away? Would Ananias and Sapphira be an example? [2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 6:66, 1 John 2:19, Matthew 7:21]. |
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| 2024-03-15 |
The Prodigal Son and Apostasy:
Regarding "Eternal Security," isn't the Prodigal Son a good example of someone who wandered away, but came back? [Luke 15:11-32]. Satan's Loosing & Deception: How do you reconcile the ordinary activities taking place described in Luke 17 during the little season of the loosed Satan? [Luke 17:27, Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:9, Matthew 24:44]. |
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| 2024-03-14 |
Born Again, Again:
Can a person be born again, again? [1 John 5:11-12, John 15:6, Romans 11:23, 1 John 5:12, Hebrews 6:4-6, Luke 1:37, Mark 10:27, Matthew 19:26, James 5:19-20]. |
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| 2024-03-13 |
Parable of the Sower:
Do you think that the "Parable of the Sower" is teaching that there are two ways to lose your salvation? [Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:1-4, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:4-20]. Understanding Scripture: How do you understand the nuance of just reading the Bible and really understanding, especially when writers like James seem to stretch for the explanation? How do we know when to apply it to then or now? [Acts 15:14-17, Amos 9:11-12]. |
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| 2024-03-13 |
No More Canaanites Contradiction:
Is there any significance to the fact that the Bible says there will be no more Canaanites in the Old Testament, yet Matthew says that Simon was a Canaanite? [Zechariah 14:21, Matthew 10:4]. |
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| 2024-03-12 |
Free Will:
Caller disagrees with Steve about free will positing that God and man cannot both have free will. [1 Peter 1:5, Romans 8:16-19, Matthew 10:33, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Peter 2:22, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 8:13]. |
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| 2024-03-12 |
The "Bema" Seat:
Is the "Bema Seat" a Dispensationalist term? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-12, Matthew 25:31, John 5:28-29] |
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| 2024-03-11 |
Fear & Faith-Practically Trusting God:
Practically, how do we show faith amid fear and anxiety? [Luke 8:25, Matthew 6:33]. |
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| 2024-03-08 |
Interlinear Online Bible:
Caller shares that there is an online Interlinear Bible available through app stores. "Taking" Away the Sins of the World: Because "taking" is in the present tense, [John 1:29-32, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 1:21]. |
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| 2024-03-08 |
James White Debate:
Did you see the Leighton Flowers and James White debate last night? Draw All Men: Would you comment on the word "all" in John 6 and 12 about the "drawing" of "all" men being drawn (in light of Calvinism)? [John 6:44, John 17:6, John 12:32, Matthew 23:37, Isaiah 66:4, Hosea 23:37, John 21:11]. |
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| 2024-03-08 |
Jesus' Genealogy:
Why do we say that Jesus came from David's line? Was it because he was Joseph's adopted son? [Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:1-17]. |
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| 2024-03-08 |
Baptism Required:
How would you approach the subject of baptism being absolutely required for receiving of the Holy Spirit, etc. (as stated by the Church of Christ)? [Acts 2:38, Acts 19:3-5, Matthew 15:27-32, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19]. |
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| 2024-03-07 |
Steve Gregg's Bible Familiarity:
How many times have you read the Bible? How familiar are you with it? Doomed? Impossible to Repent? : Am I doomed, with no chance of repentance, in light of Hebrews 6, because I have lived a backslidden life? [Hebrews 6:4-8, Matthew 19:26, 2 Peter 3:9]. Mark of the Beast: If you don't take the "Mark of the Beast" then aren't you automatically saved? |
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| 2024-03-07 |
Apostles Today & Titles:
Are there apostles today? And what about titles? [2 Corinthians 8:23, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 23:6, 2 Corinthians 11:21]. |
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| 2024-03-06 |
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit:
Would you shed some light on the various views of "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?" Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures in Matthew & Mark. [Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-30]. |
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| 2024-03-05 |
"Oneness" Doctrine (or Modalism):
How do the "Oneness" Pentecostals deny the Trinity (Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit as all the same being)? Rec: Topical lectures series "Knowing God" lectures about the "Trinity" and "Jesus' Deity." [John 14:26, John 15:26, Matthew 3:17]. |
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| 2024-03-01 |
The Kingdom Being Taken from the Jews:
How do Dispensationalist's explain the passage about the Kingdom being taken from the Jews and given to others? [Matthew 21:43, 1 Peter 2:9]. |
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| 2024-02-29 |
John the Baptist & Jesus:
Didn't John the Baptist know Jesus all their lives and he would have been known as a righteous man? [John 1:31-33, Matthew 3:14]. John the Baptist & Jesus: Why didn't John the Baptist immediately ask Jesus if He was the Christ? [Matthew 11:3]. John the Baptist's Ministry: Did John the Baptist leave the wilderness and come into town preaching because everyone knew him, including Herod? [Luke 3:19-20]. |
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| 2024-02-29 |
John the Baptist & Jesus:
Didn't John the Baptist know Jesus all their lives and he would have been known as a righteous man? [John 1:31-33, Matthew 3:14]. John the Baptist & Jesus: Why didn't John the Baptist immediately ask Jesus if He was the Christ? [Matthew 11:3]. John the Baptist's Ministry: Did John the Baptist leave the wilderness and come into town preaching because everyone knew him, including Herod? [Luke 3:19-20]. |
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| 2024-02-28 |
Jesus' Crucifixion:
Did the devil "want" or "not want" Jesus to be crucified? [Matthew 16:23]. "Rulers of the Age": Who are "the rulers of the age" in 1 Corinthians 2? [1 Corinthians 2:8, Matthew 16:23, Ephesians 6:12]. |
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| 2024-02-28 |
Jesus' Crucifixion:
Did the devil "want" or "not want" Jesus to be crucified? [Matthew 16:23]. "Rulers of the Age": Who are "the rulers of the age" in 1 Corinthians 2? [1 Corinthians 2:8, Matthew 16:23, Ephesians 6:12]. |
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| 2024-02-27 |
Female Pastors:
Would you say "yes" or "no" to female pastors? "Why" or "Why not?" [1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, Acts 18:26-28, Romans 16:1, Matthew 23:9, Matthew 20:25-28]. |
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| 2024-02-27 |
Jesus' Sense of Humor:
Do you think that Jesus would have a sense of humor? Is it acceptable to use sarcasm and humor as believers? [Ephesians 5:4, Luke 13:34, Matthew 7:5, Matthew 19:24, Proverbs 17:22]. |
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| 2024-02-27 |
New Heaven & Earth:
Would you elaborate on the "New Heaven & Earth?" Are we coming back to earth (after heaven)? [2 Peter 3:13, Hebrews 12:22, Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37, Romans 4:13, Romans 4:13, Psalm 2:8, Genesis 1:26-27, Revelation 5:10, Psalm 115:16, Revelation 21:2-4, Galatians 4:26]. |
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| 2024-02-26 |
Interpreting "God-given" Revelation:
When did God give Jesus the revelation in Revelation 1? [Revelation 1:1, Matthew 24]. Satan's Binding & Release: Does Satan's binding and release have anything to do with the death of the two witnesses in Revelation 11? [Revelation 11:7-12]. Flaming Fire: Does Jesus raise the unrighteous dead to be destroyed in the fire of judgment? [2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20:9-13, Matthew 25:31]. |
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| 2024-02-23 |
Suicide & Repentance:
Caller comments on the forgiveness "of all manner of sin" relative to suicide (earlier call). [Matthew 12:31-32] |
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| 2024-02-23 |
Appreciation for Steve & The Narrow Path Broadcast:
Caller shares her appreciation for Steve and the Narrow Path radio broadcast. The Narrow Gate Passage Addressing the Jews: Do you think that Jesus was speaking about the Jews in Matthew 7 (as Doug Wilson)? [Matthew 7:13, Revelation 7:9-17]. Post vs Amillennialism: Could you help me understand why you favor Amillennialism, in contrast to Post-Millennialism? [Revelation 20:9]. |
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| 2024-02-22 |
Languages in the New Testament:
How do I find out if the book of Mathew was written in Hebrew, rather than Greek, like the rest of the New Testament? |
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| 2024-02-22 |
Specific Times of Day to Pray:
What about the "eight prayer watches" and what does scripture say about specific times to pray? [Luke 12:38, Ezekiel 33:6, Matthew 26:40-45]. |
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| 2024-02-21 |
Jesus' Brothers:
When did Jesus' brothers become believers? [John 7:5, Acts 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:7]. Jesus' Transfiguration: Regarding Jesus' transfiguration, does the description as a "vision" indicate it didn't actually happen? [Matthew 17:9, Acts 26:19]. |
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| 2024-02-21 |
Conversion of Atheists:
Have you ever facilitated an atheist's conversion to Christianity? Do you think it is wrong to debate with an atheist? [Matthew 7:6-7]. |
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| 2024-02-21 |
Sign of Jonah:
What is the "sign of Jonah?" [Matthew 16:4, Matthew 12:39-40]. |
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| 2024-02-20 |
Disagreement: Judgment ("Grace" & "Works"):
Caller disagrees with Steve about the importance of "works" relative to judgment. [Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 7:21-25, Matthew 25:31-40, James 2:14-26, Galatians 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12-13]. |
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| 2024-02-20 |
Women in Ministry:
Are women allowed to be in ministry? [1 Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Timothy 3:1-10, Romans 16:1, Matthew 23:11, Acts 18:24-26, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Acts 20:28]. |
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| 2024-02-19 |
Jesus' Omniscience:
Could you elaborate on Revelation 1 and how much knowledge Jesus had? [Revelation 1:1, Matthew 24:36, Luke 2:52]. |
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| 2024-02-19 |
Scary Passage about the Lord's Judgment & Rejection:
Who are those people to whom He says to get away from Him because He never knew them? , [Matthew 7:21-23, James 3:2, Luke 6:46, Luke 9:49]. |
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| 2024-02-19 |
Trajectory Application of Scripture:
What do you think about the trajectory method and application of Biblical teaching? [Galatians 3:28, Matthew 20:26-28]. |
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| 2024-02-19 |
Women Saved in Childbearing:
Is Paul only talking about Eve being saved through child-bearing? How can women be saved if they don't have children? [1 Timothy 2:13, 1 Corinthians 7:25-26, John 8:31-34, Matthew 1:21]. |
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| 2024-02-16 |
Baptized in the Word:
Is it possible that the word baptize in this context could mean "immersion" in the word? [Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 10:47, Acts 8:37]. |
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| 2024-02-16 |
Dispensationalists:
How can you say that the Dispensationalists are mistaken about depending on the Old Testament for beliefs about the future of Israel? [Matthew 24:15, Luke 21:20, Mark 13, Matthew 24:36] |
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| 2024-02-15 |
Communion (Eucharist):
Since Jesus used "leaven" as symbolism for sin, what do you think about my church not using unleavened bread for communion? [1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Matthew 13:33-37]. |
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| 2024-02-15 |
Unity or Division in Fellowships:
What do you think the scriptures mean that emphasize "unity?" [1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Romans 14:5, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8]. Shunning (Disfellowshipping): What do you think about "shunning?" [Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13]. |
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| 2024-02-14 |
Voting for Trump:
Wouldn't it be wrong for a Christian to vote for Trump? [Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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| 2024-02-14 |
Jesus' Prayer in Gethsemane:
What was Jesus asking in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane? [Matthew 26:41]. Jesus Didn't Drink Wine: What would you say in rebuttal to a claim that Jesus did not drink wine? [1 Timothy 5:23]. John the Baptist, a Wine-Free Nazarite: Did John the Baptist avoid drinking wine because he was a Nazarite? [Matthew 11:18-19]. |
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| 2024-02-13 |
Homosexual within the Family:
In light of the fact some Christians and churches say homosexual unions are acceptable, what are your thoughts on what the Bible says about it since it has just been introduced to our family? [Matthew 19:5-6, 1 Corinthians 5:1, Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:27]. |
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| 2024-02-13 |
The Blood of Abel:
Why is the blood of Abel included with the Pharisees' guilt? [Matthew 13:34-35]. Odd Verse in its Context in Luke: It seems like the verse in Luke 16 about marriage and divorce is out of place. Is it a segue to something that I am missing? [Luke 16:18]. |
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| 2024-02-13 |
Jesus' Teaching with Authority:
Would you illuminate the passage about the teaching of Jesus astonishing the listeners and that He taught with authority, unlike the scribes? In contrast, how did the scribes teach? [Matthew 7:28-29, Matthew 5:43, Mark 1:21-22, Mark 11:28]. |
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| 2024-02-12 |
A Third of the Angels Who Fell :
Since 1/3 of the angels fell, how many are there, and what are those fallen angels doing now on earth? [2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6, Revelation 12:4, Daniel 8:10, Isaiah 14:13, Obadiah 1:4, Matthew 11:23, Daniel 12:3, 2 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 6:12, Acts 1:7]. |
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| 2024-02-12 |
Heaven-A Pass for the Incapable (Children or Mentally Ill):
Do little children and the mentally challenged get a free pass? [2 Peter 2:3, John 3:16, John 15:13, Matthew 23:37, John 5:39-44, 2 Corinthians 5:6]. |