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| 2023-10-25 |
"Why Have You Forsaken Me?":
Why did Jesus say "Why has Thou forsaken me?" [Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:24]. |
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| 2023-10-25 |
Miracles of the Unbeliever:
In order to do the miraculous works described in Matthew 7, wouldn't those people have the Holy Spirit in them to do those things? [Matthew 7:20-23, Luke 6:46]. |
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| 2023-10-24 |
When to Stop Sharing (Evangelism):
When do you know when you should "shake off the dust from your feet" or stop "casting pearls before swine," or "not give what is holy to dogs?" [Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:14]. |
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| 2023-10-24 |
Genesis Narrative (Non-literal):
Caller shares his non-literal (more symbolic) view of the Genesis narrative, based on the cultural difference between then and now. [Matthew 19:3-8, Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 14:12]. |
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| 2023-10-24 |
Post-Tribulation vs Post-Tribulation
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Can you clarify how Pre-Tribbers think Jesus will return twice? [Matthew 24:29, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3]. |
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| 2023-10-23 |
King Ahasuerus' Morality:
How did King Ahasuerus record of trying out all the virgins not condemned in the Bible? [Matthew 19:5-6]. |
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| 2023-10-20 |
Marriage Licenses:
How do we know if someone is married, if no certificate is necessary? Certificates of Divorce If the Bible says that a man had to give his wife a "Certificate of Divorce" then would it not follow that they must've had "Certificates of Marriage" then also? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Matthew 5:31-35]. |
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| 2023-10-20 |
Can the Lord Reject Someone:
If someone asks Jesus into their heart, can He still reject them? rec: Topical lecture "How Can I Know I am Really Saved?" or read "Empire of the Risen Son." [John 6:37-40, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 15:8, Matthew 7:22-24]. |
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| 2023-10-20 |
Current Events & Prophecy:
How do we determine what current events are fulfilling prophecy? [Matthew 24, Matthew 24:34]. |
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| 2023-10-18 |
Squirrel Story:
Caller tells a quick story about an unusual story about a squirrel. Don't Love the Unsaved: I don't feel any love for the unsaved. Shouldn't I? [Matthew 5:43-45, Luke 6:31, Ephesians 5:29-32, Matthew 7:12]. |
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| 2023-10-17 |
Abandonment in Marriage:
What should I do about my wife who has recently abandoned me? How long should I wait? [Matthew 18:15-17, I Corinthians 7:12-15]. |
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| 2023-10-13 |
Jesus & the Blood Sacrifice:
What do you think about someone who loves Jesus, but does call herself for a Christian, on the basis of the requirement of a blood sacrifice? [Matthew 20:28, John 5:46-47, Hosea 6:6, 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 50:1]. |
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| 2023-10-11 |
"Binding" in Heaven & Earth:
What is an example of "binding" on earth and in heaven? [Matthew 16:19, Matthew 18:18]. |
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| 2023-10-10 |
Sabbath Week:
Why does the Greek scripture refer to the one Sabbath (the first day of the week)? [Matthew 28:1, Acts 26]. |
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| 2023-10-10 |
Great White Throne:
Is the "Great White Throne" for the Christians first in the judgment? Is there a separate judgment for Christians and non-Christians? [Revelation 20, Matthew 25:31-36, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:46, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, 1 Corinthians 11:32, 1 Peter 4:17, John 6, John 12:48]. |
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| 2023-10-09 |
Israel & Current Military Events:
Atheist Caller: From the Christian view, what role does Israel's current military situation play? Zionism and the Wailing Wall: Atheist caller: What is "Zionism?" Are you a Zionist? What about the Wailing Wall? [Deuteronomy 28, Leviticus 26, Zechariah 14:1ff, Luke 19:41-44, Matthew 24:1-2]. Christian Interest in Israel: Athesist caller: Why do so many of your callers talk about Israel so much? Rec: Topical lecture series "What are We to Make of Israel?" |
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| 2023-10-09 |
Pray to Whom?:
To whom are we to pray? [John 10:30, Hebrews 9:11-15, Ephesians 6:18, John 16:23, John 16:26, Matthew 6:9-13, Acts 4:24, Ephesians 3:14, Acts 7:59, Revelation 22:20]. |
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| 2023-10-09 |
Eucharist-Literal Body & Blood:
Could you clarify the Catholic view of the literal body and blood of Jesus in the Eucharist? [John 6:53-58, John 6:40, John 6:54, John 6:63, John 2:19, John 4:15-16, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:22-24, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Isaiah 30:20-21, John 11:11, John 4:32, John 3:4]. |
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| 2023-10-06 |
The Gift of the Holy Spirit:
The gift of the Holy Spirit can be rejected or accepted. Narcissism & the Enemy: Was my narcissist ex the enemy, or was Satan really using him, making him the enemy? [Matthew 5:43-45]. |
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| 2023-10-06 |
Offering "Blessings":
Can you help me with the meaning of the word "bless" in Hebrews 7 about Melchizedek and how one would bring blessings to the Lord? [Hebrews 7:7, Psalm 63:4, Matthew 5:3-12]. |
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| 2023-10-05 |
"Teacher" or "Father" (Using Titles):
Was the directive to not call anyone "father" or "teacher" ("rabbi") only relevant to the time in which He was speaking, but now we can now call our teachers by their title? [Matthew 23:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15]. |
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| 2023-10-05 |
Belief (Before or After Salvation):
Is "belief" a result of salvation? [Matthew 16:24, Matthew 1:21, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14]. |
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| 2023-10-05 |
Grind to Powder:
Could you talk about Matthew 21:41 and Luke 20:18 about the "stone grinding to powder?" [Matthew 21:41, Luke 20:18, Isaiah 8:14-15, Daniel 2:44]. |
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| 2023-10-03 |
Applying the "Forgiveness" Teachings of Jesus:
What do you think about the necessity of applying New Covenant teachings about forgiveness in light of Jesus' teaching under the Old Testament? [1 John 4:20-21, Matthew 12:8, Matthew 15:11-20, Matthew 9:10-11, Matthew 11:19, Matthew 21:31-32, Luke 7:34]. |
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| 2023-10-02 |
The Millennium (1000 years):
If "the millennium" is understood as the church age, does it have any boundaries? [Revelation 20, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Matthew 12:29]. |
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| 2023-09-27 |
Who are "My Brothers?":
Is Jesus talking about "mankind" or "fellow believers" when He says brothers in Matthew 25? [Matthew 25:40, Mark 3:31, James 2:5-8]. |
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| 2023-09-25 |
Teaching Sound Doctrine vs. Legalism:
How does the church teach sound doctrine and avoid legalism? [Titus 1, 1 Timothy 1, Matthew 28:20, James 2:8]. |
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| 2023-09-18 |
Lucifer-Created Good or Evil?:
Was Lucifer created good or created evil? [Isaiah 7:12, Ezekiel 28:16]. Missing Verses: Why are some verses missing in some translations, such as Matthew 17:21? |
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| 2023-09-18 |
Disagreement with Amillennial View:
Caller shares his disagreements with the Amillennial view? [Revelation 20:9, Revelation 20:1-5, Matthew 12:29]. |
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| 2023-09-15 |
Challenging the Secret Pre-trib Rapture:
How can Dispensationalists believe there is a secret rapture (pre-trib) of believers, when we are raised on the last day? [Revelation 20:5-6, Matthew 25:31, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, John 6, John 12:48]. |
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| 2023-09-13 |
After-Death (Afterlife) Experiences:
Do you know of any good books about after-death experience reports? [Matthew 16]. |
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| 2023-09-12 |
Great White Throne Judgment:
Does the "Great White Throne Judgment" happen for all people? [Revelation 20:11ff, Matthew 25:31]. Amilliennial View of the Future: Which events are still to come in the Amillennial view of end times? [Revelation 11:1-14, Revelation 20, Revelation 21]. Mental Illness & Scripture: What do you think about mental illness relative to scripture? Rec topical lectures; "Biblical Counsel for a Change." |
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| 2023-09-12 |
American Proselytizing:
Where did American evangelicals get the idea that we should proselytize, which is so ineffective and unappealing? [Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:42, Acts 4:32-33] |
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| 2023-09-07 |
Bema Seat Judgment:
Is the judgment of the "sheep and the goats" for everyone (believers and unbelievers alike) or just some? If for all, then what are the ramifications for the "Bema Seat Judgment?" [Matthew 25:31-33, 2 Timothy 4:1]. Zoom Meetings: Can we go back and see recorded files of your zoom meetings? |
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| 2023-09-07 |
Oaths & Vows:
How does the command of Christ to not take any oaths, apply to us today, as in marriage vows? [Matthew 5:33, Matthew 23:16]. |
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| 2023-09-06 |
Pre-Dispensational Predictions about Jesus' Return:
Before Dispensationalism, didn't all Christians think that Jesus was going to return by 1830? [2 Peter 3:12, Psalm 90:10, Matthew 24:34] |
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| 2023-09-06 |
The Book of Matthew:
Why do some people think that the Book of Matthew should be the beginning of the New Testament, when it is about the Law? Oracle of Delphi: What do you know about the "Oracle of Delphi?" |
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| 2023-09-05 |
God "Testing" or "Tempting":
Though you said that God tempts people, James says He does not. Can you clarify? [James 1:13, Genesis 33:1, Luke 4:1, Matthew 6:13] |
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| 2023-09-05 |
The Sheep & the Goats:
How does the scripture about "the sheep & the goats" indicate who is "left behind?" [Matthew 25:41-46, John 5:28-29]. |
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| 2023-09-01 |
Praying for Jerusalem:
What did it mean to you "to pray for Jerusalem" as opposed to how you see that now, as a non-Dispensationalist? [Acts 7:48, Acts 17:24, Deuteronomy 12:4ff, Matthew 23:38, Ezekiel 8-11, Zechariah 1:16, Exodus 3:5, Psalm 122:6, Hebrews 12:23, Romans 7:1-4]. |
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| 2023-09-01 |
Divorced Father Fears for Children:
Why doesn't God answer my prayers for protection for my children, who are under some dangerous influences from my ex-wife? [Matthew 6:32]. |
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| 2023-09-01 |
Jesus' Post-resurrection Body:
Would you elaborate on the post-resurrection body of Jesus in relationship to when He told Mary not to touch Him and yet He had Doubting Thomas touch His side? [John 20:17, John 20:27, Luke 24:39, Matthew 28:9]. Not Forgiving Others: Because Steve did not have time to talk about the dangers of not forgiving someone, he directs the caller to Matthew713.com where one is able to look up the topic "Forgiveness." There will be many calls on the topic answered there. |
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| 2023-08-31 |
The U.S. in Prophecy:
What do you see in scripture for the U.S.? Rec: Topical lecture series: "When Shall These Things Be?" [Matthew 24:2-3, Matthew 23:34]. |
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| 2023-08-31 |
"None Good but God":
Why would Jesus say, "there is none good but God" if He was God? [Matthew 19]. |
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| 2023-08-30 |
Infallibility of the Pope:
Could you explain the Matthew verses that Catholics relate to the "infallibility of the Pope?" [Matthew 16:17-19, Matthew 18:18, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Isaiah 28:16, Revelation 21:14, Matthew 7:24-25]. |
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| 2023-08-30 |
Raising Hands in Worship:
Could you give me scriptures that support the raising of one's hands to get a blessing? [1 Timothy 2:8, Psalm 63:4]. "Unstable Souls": Would you explain "unstable souls" in 2 Peter? [2 Peter 2:14, Matthew 7:24-28]. |
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| 2023-08-29 |
Christian Judge Marrying Gay Couples:
What do you think about a Christian judge marrying gay couples because he feels that he is required to do so? [Luke 14:33, Matthew 5:30]. |
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| 2023-08-28 |
"He Emptied Himself":
What does it mean "He emptied Himself? "[Philippians 2:6-7, Acts 1:8, Matthew 12:28, James 1:13, Matthew 24:36, John 1:14]. |
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| 2023-08-24 |
Infant Dedication, But No Baptism:
Do you need to be baptized to get to heaven? [Matthew 7:21-23]. |
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| 2023-08-23 |
"Sin Unto Death" & "Impossible to Restore":
Is sinning a "sin unto death" about apostasy and blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and similar to the verse about it being "impossible to restore them" to faith? And impossible for whom? It certainly would not be impossible for God. [1 John 5:14-16, Hebrews 6:4-9, Matthew 12:31-32, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:9-10]. |