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Topic: Lead (Leader)

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-15
Leadership Qualities: When we choose leaders should follow the standards of 1 Timothy 3? [1 Timothy 3].
Exalting Nations: Is Proverbs talking about the righteousness of the king or the people of the whole nation? [Proverbs 14:34].
Evaluating the Kings: On what basis were the Old Testament kings evaluated as good or bad?

2024-03-05
"Desire for Thy Husband": Would you explain the second part of the verse in Genesis 3:16, that says "thy desire shall be to thy husband?" [Genesis 3:16, Genesis 4:7].
The Legacy Standard Bible: What do you think of "The Legacy Standard Bible?"


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].



2024-01-23
Females in Leadership: Caller shares scripture suggesting that females should not be in government leadership positions.



2024-01-19
Women in Leadership: Should women be in primary leadership in the church? [1 Timothy 2:12-15].



2023-03-01
Characteristics of a Good Pastor: What are the characteristics of a good pastor?



2023-01-25
Family Order & Husband's Headship & Responsibility: Caller shares the idea that the husband is the head of the household. [Galatians 6:1].



2023-01-16
Hank Hanegraaff: Are you familiar with Hank Hanegraaff, the "Bible Answer Man"?
Appointing & Electing Leaders: Could you clarify the context of appointing leaders as compared to now, including elections. [1 Peter 2:14, Hosea 8:4]].


2023-01-16
Inappropriate Remarks from a Pastor: Are inappropriate and immature remarks from a pastor good reason to think he is not qualified to pastor?



2023-01-13
Women as Pastors: If a man is not stepping up to lead a church, is it acceptable if a woman does? Is it acceptable to attend that church? Recommended: Topical series; "Some Assembly Required." [1 Timothy 3:1ff, Titus 1:5ff].



2022-12-09
Accountability, Authority & Submission: Is it biblical that I should be submitting to someone in authority for accountability? [Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:10, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Mark 10:42-45, Matthew 20:25, Matthew 23:8-10, 2 Cortinthians 3:17, John 2:5].



2022-11-08
Cults & Cultic Churches: Is there something I should be doing about all the cults, and cultic leadership found in so many churches? [Acts 20:30].



2022-10-28
Unity Among Believers & Elders: Could you talk about unity among believers, especially from the elders to the congregations? [Hebrews 13:17, Titus 1:9, Romans 16:17, I Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:7].



2022-09-30
"Hand of God": What is the "hand of God" in I Peter 5? Is it the "five-fold" ministry? [I Peter 5:6, Ephesians 4:11, I Peter 1:6-8, Psalm 95:7].



2022-06-14
Apostles & Church Leadership: What is the appropriate role for leadership and descision making in the church? Is the apostle in the church the final descision maker? Recommended topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required"-"Who Will Lead Us?" [Ephesians 4:11-12, I Thessalonians 1:1, I Thessalonians 26:, John 13:20, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, James 5:14, I Peter 5:1, I Corithians 12:29, 2 Corinthains 8:23].



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].



2022-03-18
Untrustworthiness in the Church: Could you advise us regarding our concern over the trustworthiness of some in charge of church affairs?



2021-12-08
The Message Bible: What do you think about "The Message" Bible?
Pastor Completely Controlling the Church: Is the pastor supposed to be in complete control over the church? [Matthew 20:25-26, I Corinthians 11:3, James 5:14, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4, 3 John 1:9, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:5].


2021-11-05
One's Calling: How does one determine more clearly what their calling is? Recommended topical lecture in the "Authority of Scripture" series, "Cultivating the Word of God"
Deacons-Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit: Do deacons need to have evidence of the fruit of the spirit?


2021-10-12
Authority Given to Some: Did you say that there is no authority stated in scripture? [Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:24, Mark 10:42-43, Matthew 20:25-27, Acts 16:4, Acts 20:29, Titus 1:5-9].



2021-09-27
"Apostolic Succession" & Eucharist (Communion): Did I hear you correctly about how you understand the Catholic tradition of "apostolic succession." [2 Timothy 2:1-2, Malachi 1:11, Titus 1:5, I Timonthy 3:1, I Corinthians 16:15, Matthew 23:8-9, I Peter 2:18].



2021-08-25
Famous, Popular & Controversial Christians: How could some of the more famous, but questionable, popular Christian figures, get to the level they are if it is not from God? [Isaiah 8:20].



2021-08-24
Problem with Leaving the Church: Do you have any teaching about a pastor who ignores you in public if you have left your church?



2021-06-30
Pastors Control the Church: Does the pastor have complete control of the church? Recommended Lecture; "Some Assembly Required." [Matthew 20:26, Mark 9:35].



2021-06-22
Great Men of God who Fall: Could you share your insights in regard to how seemingly great men of God can fall to sin, such as Ravi Zacharias?



2021-06-09
Ruling One's Home as a Home: Regarding the qualifications for elders, what is meant by "ruling one's home", and when should a pastor (or elder) step down if his home is out of control in some measure? [I Timothy 3:4].
"Right in Their Own Eyes": Regarding the concept of being, "right in one's own eyes", I always thought it was a bad thing, are you saying it is a good thing? [Judges 17:6].


2021-04-08
Christian Leaders Who Compromise: Where do we go when we find out that someone who appeared to be faithful to God is not so, namely Ravi Zacharias?



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].


2021-03-22
Those That "Rule Over" Us: Could you talk about those in authority and how they are to "rule over" us-those in government, institutional church, home church, and how it relates to our own souls? [Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:24].



2021-03-11
Women Teaching Men: Could you help me with this passage about women teaching men and if it is applicable to us today? [I Timothy 2:9-12, Genesis 2-3, Timothy 3].
Elders & Overseers: Do you make a distinction between "elders" and "overseers"? [Titus 1:5], Acts 20:17-28, I Peter 5:1-2, Matthew 20:27].


2021-02-24
Lead Us Not Into Temptation: Could you talk about "Lead us not into Temptation"? [James, Luke 4, Matthew 6:13, Luke 22:40].



2020-12-02
Requirements for Spiritual Leaders (Pastors, Ministers, Preachers) in Churches: Is there any requirements for spiritual leaders, if they have been divorced or formerly fallen to sin, but repented? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1].



2020-09-04
Bad Kings Ordained by God-Leadership in the Future: Why did God allow bad kings? Were they ordained by God? Can the same thing happen again in the future in the United States? [Hosea 8:4, Romans 13:1, Daniel 2:21, Proverbs 21:1, Acts 5:12].
Matthew713.com: Where is your alternate site, Matthew713.com?


2020-08-04
Questioning the Authority of the Pastor: Am I obligated to follow our pastor without question?



2020-07-09
Moses Meekest Man: It is hard to believe that Moses was the most humble and meek man, and odd that he wrote this about himself. Would you comment? [Numbers 12:3, Matthew 11:29, Deuteronomy 34:10-12].



2017-11-28
Pastor's Role: Pastors, shepherds of churches, can you describe their Biblical role?



2017-04-13
Easter Lilies Prohibition at Church: Why would my church prohibit Easter lilies?



2017-04-05
Church Leadership: Are Elders, Bishops & Pastors all the same thing?



2017-03-13
People in Power God Ordained: Doesn't it say any person who is in power, that they are God ordained? [Romans 13:1]



2017-02-27
Not Liking Your Pastor: Aren't there places in scripture where it says to support your pastor instead of making a scene? Can't someone go somewhere else if they don't like him? there are so many options nowadays if they don't like him



2017-01-31
Church Leadership: A church wants me to become part of the leadership/eldership of the church but wondering if I should because I don't really feel called.



2016-12-16
Marital Status of Pastor: Do you have to be married to be a pastor of a church?



2016-12-01
Rulers Contradiction: Is there a contradiction between Hebrews 13:17 & 2 Corinthians 1:24 about submitting to others? [Hebrews 13:17 & 2 Corinthians 1:24]



2016-11-11
Circumcision: Faith which worketh by love. [Galatians 5:6] (Follow up from day before)
Legalism & Liberty: Boating about NOT being circumcised, knowing that we HAVE liberty, can be just as bad as believing in legalism. [Galatians 5:1]
Drinking Alchohol: Preachers boasting about having the liberty to drink is wrong, but doing it privately, not stumbling others, is fine.

2016-11-08
Politics, Right to Life vs Pro-life: Caller can't support Trump because while he's pro-life, torturing the families of terrorists is just as bad or worse.



2016-11-08
Politics, Leadership Comparison: Hillary as Jezebel, Trump as Jehu comparison on this election day.
Secret Societies: Have Secret societies always been part of the program? Is the purpose of them to be in tune with the devil & do his dictates & win?


2016-09-26
Authorities & Church Leadership: What is the Biblical foundation for obeying the authorities? {Romans 13, 1 Peter 2}



2016-07-28
Born-again Leaders trying to fulfill Prophecy: President Bush is acting relative to prophecy or fulfillment of Prophecy.



2016-07-20
Elder Quaiications & Accountable to Who?: Qalifications for being elder, who are they accountable to? [1 Timothy 3, 1 Timothy 5:22-25]



2016-07-06
Leadership Encouraged to Read the Bible in a Year: What do you think about a church insisting that members read the Bible in a year if you want be involved with leadership in the church?



2016-05-24
Pastor Tyranny: What is the best biblical description of Church Government? [Hebrews 13:17]



2015-03-24
Gays in Leadership Positions in Church: Our church is beginning to have no restrictions on gays having leadership roles in our church, & are performing gay marriages.



2013-12-18
Catholic Believers: Are Catholic believers still a believer after they repent even though they still remain a Catholic?
New World Order: Are we headed to a New World Order with the anti-Christ as the leader?


2013-12-16
Large Churches: Caller called back to clarity what he meant when he called the other day about, is Steve saying large churches should disband & start home churches? How about just putting good pastors in the bigger churches?



2013-11-08
Women in Leadership: What do you think about women in leadership positions in the church?
Women Silent in the Church: What does Paul mean that women should remain silent in the church? [1 Corinthians 14:34-35]


2013-11-06
Islam, Judaism, Christianity & Homosexuality: How come Christians accept Homosexuals in leadership positions, but you'll never find that in Judaism or Islam?



2013-10-23
Blessing of the Book of Proverbs: I think the book of Proverbs is a real blessing. [Proverbs 16:6]
Politics of Christianity: I just don't like the politics going on in the church lately.


2013-08-29
Women in Leadership Roles: People who support women in leadership roles like Jack Hayford use this passage of Scripture in Galatians that says there is no Jew nor Greek, neither male nor female, & so on. So what do you say? [Galatians 3:28]



2013-08-26
Church Leaders (Priests & Ministers): When did the priests & pastors start doing the sacrements?



2013-07-25
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, David & Saul: The other day you had a caller talking about Bonhoeffer, but you never pointed out that David refused to kill Saul even though he was an evil leader. [1 Samuel 24:6]



2013-07-09
Saul & Obeying the Government: Would you comment on the fact that David refused to harm Saul because he was God's annointed, and how that relates to God putting government leadership in power and our response?



2013-06-18
Pastorless Church: How should a church look for a new pastor?



2013-05-02
Early Church Structure: You stated that the "Plymouth Brethren" denomination was a good example of early church structure-what about the important purposes of the priests as in my Catholic Church? [Matthew 21:33, John 21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Romans 15:15, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 13:15, Jeremiah 31:34, 1 John 2:27].



2013-04-22
Church History, Order & Structure: What would you expect from an ideal church structure? [I Timothy 3:1, TItus 1, Matthew 20:26, Mark 10:43, Mtthew 23:8-9, I Thessalonians 5:12, I Corinthians 11:3, 2 Corinthians 1:24].



2013-04-18
Congregational Rule & Choosing Elders: Regarding the church servants discussed in Acts 6-they are not really choosing the leaders, so then, should not other leaders choose other leaders and elders, rather than the congregation doing so? [Acts 6:1-15, I Timothy 3].



2013-03-29
Titles for Those in Leadership: What is your take on using titles for the leadership in the church? [Matthew 23:8-10, Romans 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:15].
Church History: Caller recommends Steve lecture on Church History (30 lectures).


2013-03-13
Secular Books to Train Leaders in Church: What do you think about using a secular books to train leaders in the church? [Romans 12, Matthew 20:25].



2013-02-27
Leadership in Church: Caller comments on the need for leaders to be able to persuade their listerners, but also that the learners need to be persuadeable. [Hebrews 13:17].
God's Covenant relationship: Considering the picture of Israel being an faithful (adulterous) wife and the fact that Jesus later dies, did that allow Him to take another wife? [Jeremiah 3, Deuteronomy 32:21, I Corinthians 7].
Unforgiveness: If we don't forgive, does God remember our sins against us?

2013-01-29
Critiquing Church Leaders: Do you have anything in your archives about what to do about church leadership with shady characters?



2013-01-29
Steve's Disqualifications from being Pastor: So what are the Biblical disqualifications as to why you can't be a pastor or an elder?


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