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2022-05-27 No Longer Attending a Church Fellowship: Can a good Christian not attend an organized church?
2022-05-27 Pray to Find a Church Fellowship: Comment regarding an earlier caller and Steve's suggestion that he pray about finding a church.
"Only Begotten" vs "Unique" Son: When considering Jesus as the "only begotten" or "first begotten"-is this referring to our spiritual rebirth (being born again)? [John 3:16, Romans 8:29, Colossians 1:18, Revelation 1:5, Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, I Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:5].
2022-05-23 Paul's Ministry: Who did Paul really preach to in his ministry in the synagogues (more evangelism or discipling)?
2022-05-19 Church Membership: Could you share your thoughts on church membership and some of the expectations, like tithing, that come with that? [I Corinthians 1:12].
2022-04-26 Church Success: What determines the success of the church?
Faith Saves: What is meant when James says it is "faith that saves us"? [James 2:12-26, Matthew 1:21, John 8:31-32,Titus 2:14, Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 1:28].
Salvation by Works: How does Romans 4:5 fit into being saved by faith and not earning one's salvation by works? [Romans 4:5].
2022-04-04 "Seed" vs "Seeds": Is this "progressive revelation" when there is the distinguishing of "seed" vs. "seeds"? [Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 3:1-6]
2022-03-31 Modern Leadership Failures: Where would you put modern Christian leadership relative to bad motives and legalism discussed in Philippians? [Philippians 1:18, Philippians 3:2].
2022-03-30 Women in Ministry: Does the Bible support the idea of woman becoming pastors or elders? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, I Corinthians 14:1, I Peter 5:2-4, Acts 20:28].
Women in Authority Over Men: Should women be put in authority over men? [Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44, Matthew 20:26].
2022-03-30 Atheist; Why Does Steve Gregg Think He's Right: Athesist Inquiry: Where do you get off claiming you have the right information about what is Christianity, especially since the Greek Orthodox and Catholic Churches seem to have more authority? why is the Catholic "Apocrypha" not included in the Protestant Bible?
Atheist; Steve Gregg is Wrong: Atheist inquiry: How can we know when Steve Gregg is wrong and doing the interpreting, and when it is the Holy Spirit? How does Steve know he will have eternal life? [John 3:15-16, John 10:27-28].
Atheist; Jesus Said He Was Not God: Wasn't Jesus claiming that He was not God? [Mark 10:18, Luke 18:19].
2022-03-25 Gathering of the Saints (Rapture): Are the verses in 2 Thessalonians about the gathering of the saints about 70 A.D.? [2 Thessalonians 2, I Thessalonians 4].
"Man of Sin": Do you think the "Man of Sin" will sit in the church or the Jewish temple? [2 Thessalonians 2:4, John 14:23, I Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:15].
2022-03-25 Peter's Denial of Christ: Why did Peter deny Christ even when he had been told he would?
Origins of Marriage: How did the origins of marriage being a picture of Christ and the churchdevelop since there were no witnesses of Adam & Eve? [Ephesians 5:32].
2022-03-24 "Eternal Security" and "Inheriting the Kingdom": Regarding "Eternal Security" ("Once Saved, Always Saved") and "inheriting the Kingdom", can you explain your view in light of the type of the Hebrews entering the Promised Land? [I John 5:11-12, John 15:6, Luke 19:10, I Corinthians 3:9, I Corinthians 3:11-15].
2022-03-18 Untrustworthiness in the Church: Could you advise us regarding our concern over the trustworthiness of some in charge of church affairs?
2022-03-15 Churches & Fellowship Groups on Matthew713.com: The fellowship/ church list at Matthew713.com has a new area listed for Vancouver, Washington.
Inerrancy & Inspiration of Scripture: Would you talk about the inerrancy or infallibility of the Bible and the inspiration of scripture?
2022-03-09 Churches Should be More Political: What is your opinion of Charlie Kirk and his view that the church should become more political? [Colossians 3:17].
2022-02-14 Church Meeting in the Basilica: I have been told that that the basilica is not biblical and should not be practiced. What do you think?
2022-02-09 Background Checks for Churches: Caller shares an alternate opinion about requiring background checks and clearance to work with children.
Rebellion Against Government Restrictions: Where should one draw the line in submitting to others, including government authorities & general civil rights? [Acts 5:29, Acts 4:19].
Cautioning Others to Avoid Persecution: Should I be cautioning my friend in China to be more careful about talking about things that could get him in trouble? [Matthew 10:16].
2022-02-04 Background Checks in Church: Caller shares his experience with this church requiring a background check.
2022-02-04 Purpose of the Contemporary Church: Exactly what is the purpose of the modern day church, and why has the church left the early church model and tends not to use the gifts? [Acts 2].
2022-02-03 Church Requiring Background Check: Could you counsel me regarding my church requiring a background check?
2022-01-11 Elders & Deacons: Do all churches need to have elders and deacons? [Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4].
2022-01-10 Teaching Pastors & Elders: If there are plenty of elders in the church, is it acceptable to hire a younger man to be the teaching pastor, since he is technically not an elder? [I Timothy 4:12].
2022-01-07 Symbolism of the book of Revelation: Is all of the book of Revelation symbolic, or just some of it? [Revelation].
"Jezebel Spirit": Is it correct to say that a woman has a "Jezebel spirit"? [Revelation 2:20].
Steve Gregg's Church Attendance: Are you part of a church group that meets regularly?
2021-11-19 Joseph of Arimathea's Church in Scotland: Have you ever heard about a church in Glasgow, Scotland that claims that Joseph of Arimathea brought Jesus to their early church?
2021-11-17 Steve's Website Caller Promotes.
The Church & "Bride of Christ": Who is the "Bride of Christ", and how do we enhance and identify with that role and the church?
2021-10-26 "Pharmakia" (Pharmaceuticals) in Scripture: Don't you think that the verse about the potions mentioned in Revelation could be relative to the word "pharmakia" and the vaccine? [Galatians 5:20, Revelation 9:21, Revelation 18:23, Ephesians 5:18].
Church with Images of Jesus: Do you think that churches should have pictures of Jesus? [Romans 1].
2021-10-12 "Kingdom of God" vs the "Church": Caller thinks that the church and the The Kingdom of God are not the same thing. [Exodus 19:6, Matthew 3:2].
Peter & the Keys of the Kingdom: Is Jesus indicating that Peter is opening the door to the kingdom when he was given the keys? [Matthew 16:18, Acts 10, Colossians 1:13, Exodus 19:5-6, I Peter 2:9].
We Greater Than John the Baptist: Isn't scripture telling us that we actually have a greater position having the Holy Spirit, even than John the Baptist? [Hebrews 10:20, Hebrew 8:6].
2021-10-05 Catholicism: What is the best argument against Catholicism? (Ref: Debate with Jimmy Aiken). [I Corinthians 11:3, Matthew 20:25, Luke 22:25].
2021-09-17 The "Body & Blood" for Eternal Life: Do you need to receive the "body and blood" of Christ in order to receive eternal life?
Church Attendance Required: Do you have to attend church? [Hebrews 10:25]
Eucharist (Communion) Symbolism: What is the symbolism of the body and blood of the Eucharist (Communion)?
2021-09-13 Catholic vs Protestant: Could you clarify your view about the origins of the church (Protestant or Catholic)?
2021-09-03 Gay Flags Flying High Above Church Buildings: How can churches flaunt Gay Pride Flags on their buildings?
2021-08-13 Baptism: What do you think about a church who makes a new believer wait a whole year, until they have a planned baptism opportunity? [I Corinthians 10:2, I Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38].
2021-07-27 The "Bride" and the "Body of Christ: Is there any significance between the two different ways the church is defined as "the bride" and "the body" of Christ? [Ephesians 5].
2021-07-15 Love the Brethren: How do you envision the directive, "Love the Brethren"? [Matthew 7:12].
Love for Truth: How does one truly seek the truth?
2021-07-14 The Church as an Assembly: If we are "the church" does that mean we do not need to attend church anymore? [Hebrews 10:25].
2021-07-02 The Bride of Christ: What do you think of the concept of the "Bride of Christ" coming out of the church, rather than being, itself, the church? [Ephesians 5:31-32].
2021-06-23 How Many Required for a Church?: How many people do you need to gather together to call yourself a church? [Matthew 18:20].
The Bible Project: Are you familiar with "The Bible Project" with Tim Mackie, and what do you think of it?
2021-06-23 Pharaoh's Dynasty in Exodus: In Exodus, was it because it was a new dynasty that arose, that the Pharaoh did not know Joseph? [Exodus 1:8].
Old Testament Saints & The Body of Christ: Are the Old Testament saints part of the "Body of Christ"? [Ephesians 3:1-6, Matthew 8:11, Hebrews 11].
Ecclesia, Bride of Christ & The Church: Is the "Bride of Christ" a larger group, or synonymous for "The Church" [Acts 11].
2021-06-23 Pharaoh's Dynasty in Exodus: In Exodus, was it because it was a new dynasty that arose, that the Pharaoh did not know Joseph? [Exodus 1:8].
Old Testament Saints & The Body of Christ: Are the Old Testament saints part of the "Body of Christ"? [Ephesians 3:1-6, Matthew 8:11, Hebrews 11].
Ecclesia, Bride of Christ & The Church: Is the "Bride of Christ" a larger group, or synonymous for "The Church" [Acts 11].
2021-06-23 Tongues & Other Gifts in the Church: Why the church is not benefitting by more people exercising of their gifts in the church? [I Corinthians 14:26-29, Romans 12:6-8].
2021-06-14 "The Israel of God": Who is "the Israel of God?" [Galatians 6:15-16, Galatians 4:28, Romans 9:6].
2021-06-09 John MacArthur & the Free Masons: Caller talks about John MacArthur and his family connection to the Masons, and his giving credit to them for the spiritual blessing on his ministry today.
John MacArthur Accusing Other of Anti-Semitism: Is it not reason to question John MacArthur's trustworthiness if he has said that if ones sees the church as Israel, they are anti-Semitic?
2021-06-08 Helpless Dependence: Could you help me to understand what you mean by "helpless dependence" in your book, "The Kingdom of God"? [I John 2:6, Psalm 127:1, Galatians 3:3].
Pre-Trib Rapture Evidence: How would you answer David Jeremiah when he indicates that because the church is not mentioned after Revelation 3, it is indicative of a pre-tribulation rapture? [Revelation 13:7, Revelation 19:6]
2021-05-27 Evangelical Deconstruction: If you are familiar with DC Talk's, Kevin Max, what do you think of his and other's ex-evangelical deconstruction? [Galatians 1:10].
Michael, the Buddhist: How is Michael, the Buddhist doing?
2021-05-17 When Jesus Comes-What's Next for the Christians Who are Alive: Will we see heaven if we are alive when Jesus comes? Will we go to heaven and have the marriage supper there? [Revelation 21:9, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 17, Hebrews 12:22].
Earth Burns Up: Where will we, who are alive when Jesus comes, be when the earth burns up?
Pagan, Heathen, Gentile: What is the difference between, "pagan", "heathen" and "gentile"?
2021-04-14 Church Membership: Could you elaborate on your view of when a church won't accept certain people with particular views into their membership? [Acts 10:15, Romans 14:5, I Corinthians 3:1, Proverbs 27:17, Romans 16:17, Romans 15:7].
2021-04-13 Seven Churches Warning to Us: Do churches today face the same warnings as did the seven churches in Revelation?
Wealth & Riches Cause for Concern: Regarding the church of Laodicea's warning about them being wealthy and comfortable, how do we relate to that? [I Timothy 6:6-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Revelation 3:14-22].
2021-04-09 Attending a Calvinist Church: Could you give me your thoughts on attending a Calvinist church, as they seem to really be off the mark in their theology? Recommended Lecture; "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation".
2021-04-09 Canadian Church Under Police Authority: Could you comment on the recent news about the Canadian church that has been targeted by law enforcement and recently fenced off. The pastor yelled at them that they were Nazis.
2021-04-05 Various Views in the Jerusalem church: What are the different views of those in the Jerusalem church?
Senior Pastors in the Jerusalem Church: How did the hierarchy of the Jerusalem church compare to those that would be considered senior pastors in churches today? [Galatians 2:12, Acts 15, Matthew 23:8].
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