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| 2023-07-07 |
"The Kingdom":
What did Jesus mean by "The Kingdom" when He said He would not drink of the vine until the coming of the Kingdom? [Matthew 26:29, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Roaming Eyes (Lust):
If I have a roaming eye and am attracted to women, will I be condemned for that? Rec: Book; "Every Man's Battle." [Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 4:15]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Our Authority & Power Over Illness:
Do we have authority over and have the power to heal our physical illnesses? [Luke 10:17-19, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Matthew 19:24]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Pornography & Masturbation:
Is it wrong to look at pornography and masturbate? [Genesis 38:9, Matthew 5:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:4]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Parables; "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field":
Could you explain the parables about the lost pearl and the lost treasure, and who the buyers are? [Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 14:34, Matthew 16:24, 1 John 2:12, Matthew 13]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Sealing of the Holy Spirit:
If we knowingly deceive or refuse to forgive, will it alter the sealing of the Holy Spirit? [Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 6:14, Mark 9:42, 1 Corinthians 13, John 13:35, John 15:12-13, John 8:31-32]. |
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| 2023-07-05 |
Distinctions in Jesus' Ministry:
Did Jesus teach different messages depending what group He was teaching? [1 John 3:8, Matthew 28:18-20]. |
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| 2023-07-05 |
Matthew 24, AD 70, Second Coming & End Times:
Was Jesus talking about AD 70 or the end of the world in Matthew 24? Rec: Steve's book "Why Not Full Preterism?"[Matthew 24:34-35]. |
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| 2023-07-03 |
Praying Better (More and Longer):
If you want to pray more and longer, what do you say for more than about ten minutes? [Isaiah 42:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14, Matthew 6:7-8]. |
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| 2023-06-30 |
Marriage Licenses & Vows:
Do Christians have to get a marriage license and obey the law of the land? [Matthew 19]. |
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| 2023-06-30 |
Trespasses & Bearing Anothers Burdens:
Are the trespasses mentioned here the same as the burdens in Galatians 6:1-2? [Galatians 6:1-2, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 25:36-40] Accidental Trespass vs Intentional Sin: would there be any difference between an accidental trespass and an intentional sin in how you might try to restore someone? [Galatians 6:1-2]. A.W. Tozer & Mystic Fredrick William Faber: In Tozer's book, "The Pursuit of God", he seems to be endorsing a mystic by the name of Fredrick Faber. What do know about him? |
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| 2023-06-29 |
Murder: Abortion & War:
Isn't both "abortion" and "war" the same as murder? [Matthew 5:9]. Stopping War: Can't we be peacemakers and stop this war in the Ukraine? [Matthew 5:9]. |
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| 2023-06-29 |
Murder: Abortion & War:
Isn't both "abortion" and "war" the same as murder? [Matthew 5:9]. Stopping War: Can't we be peacemakers and stop this war in the Ukraine? [Matthew 5:9]. |
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| 2023-06-29 |
Just War:
Don't you think that stopping Hitler in World War II was a "just war?" The Narrow Gate: Is the scripture about "the narrow gate" about hell or the decisions in life, and not really about the final judgment? [Matthew 7:13]. |
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| 2023-06-27 |
"Unconditional Love" & "Amazing Grace":
Were the theological concepts of "unconditional love" and "amazing grace" developed outside the Bible? [Luke 6:28-30, Matthew 5:43-45, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:19, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
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| 2023-06-26 |
Being Judgmental:
What is an appropriate response to my adult son who criticizes the church because of judgmentalism? [Matthew 7:1-3, Matthew 7:6, John 7:24, James 2:10, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13]. |
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| 2023-06-23 |
"Good Eye" & "Lamp of the Body":
What does it mean to say the "eye as a lamp of the body?" [Matthew 6:23]. |
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| 2023-06-23 |
Justification for Antisemitism :
What do you think about antisemitism and its relationship to when the Jews said let the blood of Jesus be on us? [Matthew 27:25, Hebrews 12:24, Ezekiel 18:20]. |
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| 2023-06-22 |
Fasting:
What makes fasting effective? Caller also requests prayer from listeners. [Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:15, Isaiah 58:6-10, Matthew 17:21, James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 7:5]. |
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| 2023-06-22 |
Aramaic Bible (Peshitta):
Why doesn't the western church use the Aramaic Bible (the Peshitta)? Communal Early Believers: Why do we not have a communal church like they did in the Early Church? [Luke 14, 33, Acts 2:44, Acts 4:32-35, Matthew 19:21]. |
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| 2023-06-22 |
Qualities of a Good Church:
Could you further explain the qualities of a good church? How do you assess doctrine over love, and vice versa? [Matthew 28:20, 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Titus 1:1ff]. |
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| 2023-06-21 |
Divorce & the Unforgivable Sin:
Is divorce the unforgivable sin? Are people who get a divorce, eternally damned? What is the state of the Christian who gets a divorce? Rec: Topical article; "Divorce and Remarriage." [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Matthew 12:31-32, Matthew 16:24-26]. |
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| 2023-06-21 |
Grace, Works & Obedience:
How does "works" and "obedience" relate to "grace?" How would this apply to the thief on the cross? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
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| 2023-06-19 |
Baptism by Fire:
What does it mean to be "baptized with fire?" [Matthew 3:10-12]. |
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| 2023-06-19 |
"Not Until All These Things Pass Away":
Can you help me understand Matthew 24:34 and Jesus' reference to "not until all these things pass away?" [Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:33-34, Matthew 24:26-30, Isaiah 19:1]. |
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| 2023-06-19 |
"Foreknew" vs "Fore-loved":
What do you think about the claim that the word for "foreknew" really means "fore-loved?" [1 Peter 1:1-2, Amos 3:2. Matthew 7:22-23, John 5:42]. |
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| 2023-06-16 |
Symbolism vs Literalism:
Could you talk about the symbolism in the language ("Bride of Christ," "Body of Christ"), etc.? [1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 7:11]. |
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| 2023-06-16 |
God's Control Over the World:
Did God just let the world go after He created it, or does He manipulate everything because of His sovereignty? [Matthew 7:11, Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Isaiah 66:3-4, Jeremiah 7:31, Hosea 8:4]. |
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| 2023-06-16 |
Blasphemy:
If someone blasphemes the Holy Spirit accidentally, will they still go to heaven? [Matthew 12:31-34 |
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| 2023-06-13 |
Paul Possibly Married:
Do you think that Paul may have been married and left his wife for his ministry? [Mark 10:29-30, 1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 1 Corinthians 12:12-15, 1 Corinthians 9:5, Matthew 19:29]. |
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| 2023-06-12 |
Two Marys:
Is this the same Mary as the mother of Jesus? [Matthew 27:55, Matthew 13:55]. |
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| 2023-06-09 |
Old Testament Forgiveness:
How were people forgiven for their sins in the Old Testament (relative to the shedding of blood and sacrifices)? [Luke 11:50-51, Matthew 16:24, John 8:31, Matthew 28:20]. Born Again: How do you go about being born again? How Perfect Do I Have to Be?: I want to make sure I know where I am going. How perfect do I have to be? [1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:5-7]. |
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| 2023-06-07 |
Material vs Spiritual Blessings:
What do you think of a pastor saying that the everyday material provisions are not the blessings referred to in John 10:10, but spiritual blessings? [John 10:1-10, Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Ephesians 1:3, Luke 3:1. Matthew 19:23-24] Dallas Willard's Ministry: What do you think about Dallas Willard's ministry and books, like "The Divine Conspiracy" and "Renovation of the Heart?" |
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| 2023-06-06 |
Guns for Christians:
Do you think it is acceptable to have guns as a Christian? [Matthew 5:39, James 4:17]. |
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| 2023-06-06 |
"Mourning" & "Playing the Flute"(in Scripture):
Could you explain the passage about "mourning" vs "playing the flute?" [Matthew 11:16-17]. |
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| 2023-06-05 |
"The Law" (Torah):
Could you talk about "The Law" and the Christian (Law of Christ)? [Romans 13:9, 1 Corinthians 9:21, James 2:8, James 13:34, Matthew 22:37-39]. |
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| 2023-06-05 |
Prophecy for Today-Matthew 24:
Could you talk about this verse I saw on a license plate? [Matthew 24:34]. |
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| 2023-06-01 |
Dying to Self:
In the book, "The Crucified Self" by Tozer, "dying to self" is described as a necessity; can you explain? [Galatians 2:20, Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 16:24]. |
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| 2023-06-01 |
Building a Sense of Community:
What can you recommend to help to build community? [Matthew 12:30-31, Matthew 22:37-39]. |
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| 2023-05-31 |
Judgment-Directly to Hell:
How can we justify unbelievers going directly to hell based on the story of "Lazarus & the Rich Man?" [Hebrews 9:27-28, John 5:28-29, Matthew 25]. |
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| 2023-05-31 |
Judas:
In Revelation 21, is Judas named as one of the apostles, and why do they say the "apostles of the Lamb? [Revelation 21:14, Acts 1, John 13:20, Ephesians 2:20]. Judas Forgiven: If Judas was predestined to betray Jesus, but he was remorseful, is it possible that Judas could've been forgiven and did not go to hell? [Matthew 26:50]. |
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| 2023-05-29 |
Disagreement on the Word of Faith Doctrine:
I don't understand why you are so hard on the "Word of Faith" ("Prosperity") doctrine. Rec: Topical lectures: "Word of Faith." [Luke 12:21, Acts 3:6, Matthew 19:24]. |
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| 2023-05-29 |
Kenneth Copeland:
I don't think I have ever heard you explain why you think Kenneth Copeland isn't a Christian. Can you give specifics? [Matthew 19:24, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
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| 2023-05-29 |
Taking a Plea Bargain:
When you got that call about the guy who did not want to take a plea bargain; what about the verse about quickly agreeing with your adversary? [Matthew 5:25, Matthew 5:40]. |
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| 2023-05-26 |
Purgatory:
Where do Catholics get the concept of Purgatory? [Matthew 5:26, Matthew 18:34] |
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| 2023-05-25 |
The Future Kingdom & Earth:
Is the land of earth and the Kingdom only for the future? [Colossions 1:13]. Jesus Not Yet King: Is it a Dispensational thing to say that Jesus is not yet on the throne? [Colossians 1:13, Matthew 28:18, Romans 1:16-17]. |
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| 2023-05-24 |
Judgment Day & Our Good Works:
Since "Judgment Day" is about judging by works and who the sheep and goats are, and not just receiving rewards, yet we are sealed by the Holy Spirit, why do we to have to be judged? [Romans 2, Matthew 25, Matthew 12:36, Luke 12:47-59, Luke 19:19]. |
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| 2023-05-24 |
Why Worry if Sins are Already Paid?:
Why do I still feel like I need to avoid every little sin, if my sins are already paid? [Matthew 26:41]. |
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| 2023-05-23 |
Taking it (the Kingdom) by Force:
What does "the Kingdom is taken by force" mean in Matthew 11? Could it be the difference between the way it was taken in the Old Testament and the New? [Matthew 11:12-13, Luke 16:16]. "Do Not Touch Me": Is it possible that the "Do not touch me" parallels the "Holy of Holies" rites when the high priest could not be touched before entering? [John 20:17, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9:28]. |
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| 2023-05-22 |
Church of Christ Baptism:
Is baptism in the Church of Christ acceptable? Sexless Marriage: Is a totally sexless marriage grounds for divorce? [Matthew 18:15-17]. |