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Topic: Language

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-12
Faith "in" or "of" Jesus: What do you think about the different translation of the words "in" and "of" Jesus in Galatians? [Galatians 2:16, Galatians 2:20, Luke 17:5, Mark 9:24].



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?



2024-02-08
Curse of Many Languages: Did God put a curse on mankind and that is why there are so many languages on earth?



2024-01-31
The Language Spoken by Adam & Eve: Do we know what language was spoken by Adam & Eve?
Language English & Hebrew: Is there any correlation between the word "dog" and "God," and "Son" and "sun?"


2024-01-23
Application to the Disciples Specifically: Why can't Jesus be only talking to the disciples in Ephesians 1, rather than everyone? [Ephesians 1:1-12, 1 John 1:3].



2024-01-22
"In Your Midst": Would you explain why the common translation (and understanding) is often incorrect for "in your midst" when it is said to mean "inside of you"? [Luke 17:21].



2024-01-18
Flat Earth Proponent: Flat Earther; “How can we justify what science tells us when both scripture and our own perceptions tell us the earth is a flat, fixed plane?” [Matthew 24:41]



2023-12-22
Gender Pronoun "He" in Scripture: Is the pronoun "he" in Psalm 32, imply that this would not be applied to women?



2023-12-13
Defining "Salvation": Would you define "salvation" and what is the root and origin of the word?



2023-12-13
"Baptism" (Word Meaning): Does the word for "baptism" in the Greek actually mean "pickling?"



2023-11-13
Italicized Words in Bibles: Why are there italicized words in Bibles?
Unspotted From the World: What does it mean to keep yourself "unspotted from the world?" [James 1:26-27].


2023-11-10
Jesus Not a Jew: Was Jesus a Jew?
"Jew" or "Jewish" (Term Origin): Where did the name "Jew" come from?


2023-11-09
Removing Shoes: Why removing of the shoes in the story of the burning bush? [Exodus 3:5].
Punctuation in Scripture: Could you help with the varied placement of the period surrounding the words "in love" in different translations, such as in Ephesians 1? [Ephesians 1:4-5].


2023-11-02
Speaking in Tongues: Regarding the "tongues" spoken in Acts 10, were they not understood by the listeners in their own language? [Acts 10:46, Acts 2:3-5, 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:16, Acts 19:6].



2023-10-27
The Word "Host" in scripture: Why is the word "host" used so often in scripture and what does it mean (Lord of Hosts)?



2023-09-27
Baptism "For" the Remission of Sins: Regarding baptism, could the word "for" (eis) be interpreted as "because" of "remission of sins?" [Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21].



2023-08-03
Walking "in" the Spirit: Why do you think that walk "by" the Spirit might be better than "in" the Spirit? [Galatians 5:16].
Translators: Do you think that translators sometimes copy one another when the Greek or Hebrew does not designate which preposition was intended?


2023-07-07
Development of Multiple Languages: Does the Bible indicate how all the different world languages developed? [Genesis 11].



2023-06-21
Syntax (Word Order) in Greek & Hebrew Languages: Could you review the syntax (word order) of the Greek & Hebrew languages?



2023-04-18
Women as Elders or Pastors: Would you comment on a pastor who has changed his mind about allowing women elders based on the notion that women weren't scholars, and were limited by a language issue, that is not true any longer? [1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Matthew 11:25].



2023-04-06
Greek Mythology & Tartarus: What about the parallels between Greek mythology and the word, "Tartarus" in the New Testament? [2 Peter 2:4].



2023-01-26
"Jesus"-The Name: Why would the name "Jesus" be changed from its original form "Jeshua" (Joshua, Y'shua, Yeshua) if it is so important as these verses indicate? [Luke 1:21, Philippians 2:9-10, Acts 4:12].



2023-01-10
Animals in the Rapture: When the rapture comes, will the animals stay here or will they come with us?
Animal Souls: Do animals have souls (nephesh)?
Animals Talking: Could animals talk when they were first created-before the fall?

2023-01-03
Transgender Pronouns & Taking Husband's Last Name: How do you look at the pronoun question and how it may relate to not taking a husband's last name?
Husband's Last Name: How do I address my grand-daughter if she won't take her husband's last name? Should I call her by her husband's name or her maiden name as she prefers? [Genesis 5:2].


2022-12-28
Jehovah & YHWH (Yahweh): Do you know anything about the origins of the word "Jehovah"?



2022-11-03
The Word "Logos": Could you expand on John's use of the Greek word "logos" and if there are other words that could have been used? [John 1:1, Genesis 1, Psalm 33:6, John 1:4, John 1:9, Hebrews 1:1-3].



2022-11-02
Lot's Wife: Why did Lot's wife turn into a pillar of salt?
Bite the Dust: What does "bite the dust" mean?


2022-09-23
Atheist:Tower of Babel: Atheist: Doesn't it seem like God is threatened by the potential of mankind in the story of the "Tower of Babel," espeically in light of our modern day technology and accomplishment? [Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, Genesis 10:9-10].



2022-08-23
The Lord's Prayer: Is "The Lord's Prayer" to be recited as a group corporately, or individually prayed? [Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-13].
Gender Pronouns: If someone insists that I use a particular pronoun for them, with which I do not agree, is it wrong to comply?


2022-08-03
Gender Pronouns: Do you address someone with a pronoun as they wish to be called, regardless of their evident gender? What would you do?
Not Taking a Husband's Last Name: How should I address my granddaughter and her live-in boyfriend, if she is not taking his name in their marriage?


2022-07-19
Speaking in Tongues: Is "speaking in tongues" an undertandable language? [I Corinthians 14:2].



2022-07-12
Many Languages at Tower of Babel: Regarding the descendants of Ham, if everyone came from the same family, why were there so many languages at the Tower of Babel? [Genesis 10, Genesis 11].



2022-05-20
Atheist: God Has More than One Son: Atheist caller; How is it that God has more than one son? [John 3:16, Genesis 6:2, John 1:12, I John 3:2].
Atheist; Nephilm: Atheist: Who were the "Nephilim"? [Genesis 6:4, Numbers 13:33].
Atheist: Ancient Languages Atheist; Should we not be learning ancient Greek and Hebrew and Aramaic?

2022-03-31
"Brother" & "Sister" as a Salutation: Are we to only address fellow believers with the greeting; "Brother" or "Sister"?



2022-03-29
Pronouciation of God's Name: Do you know how to properly prounce the name of God (Jehovah, Yahweh, YHWH)?



2022-02-02
Old Testament Hebrew Poetic Language: Did Job's friends and the prophets actually speak in poetic form, or where they just recast in poetry when the story is told?
God Uses the Devil: Does God actually use the devil to accomplish His will at times? [Acts 2:23].


2022-01-11
The Title; Lucifer (Morningstar): Isn't it strange that the name Lucifer is actually used for Jesus? [2 Peter 1:18, Isaiah 14:2].



2021-12-16
The Bishops' Bible: Could you enlighten me about the different word order in John 1, used in The Bishops' Bible? [John 1:1].



2021-11-08
Inappropriate Language: Is there anything prohibited or inappropriate in using the word "angel" in my company title and a tag line, that says, "we clean the hell out of it"?



2021-11-02
Speaking in Unknown Language (Tongues): Why are there people who speak in tongues, but it is not a familiar and understood language? [Acts 2:8, I Corinthians 14:22, I Corinthians 14:2-4, I Corinthians 14:27, Jude 1:20].



2021-10-12
The Name "Jesus" or "Yeshua": Is it important to prounounce "Jesus" name properly as "Jeshua" or "Yeshua"?



2021-10-01
Bible Study with Greek and Hebrew: Do you think that we should take some interest in Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?



2021-08-31
Women Submitting & Greek Language: Could you clarify the meaning of the passage about women submitting themselves, particularly in light of the grammar and the Greek? [Ephesians 5:18-22].



2021-08-20
Satan's Language: What is Satan's language when he is speaking or tempting us?



2021-08-19
Going to See Jesus in the Past: If we could go back in time, would Jesus be able to understand our language, and would he be offended if we wanted to go back to see him? [John 20:29].



2021-08-11
The Word for God & Jesus: Isn't the Word for God & Jesus the same in every language? So should we not be using the proper name?



2021-06-24
Tower of Babel Produced Many Languages: Could you explain how the events at the Tower of Babel produced so many languages? [Genesis 11].



2021-06-01
Computer Language (Binary Code): Is it possible that the universal computer language of "ones" and "zeros" (Binary Code) is useful to Satan?



2021-06-01
Pure Hebrew Language: Is the restoration of the use of the pure Hebrew language prophesied in Zephaniah? [Zephaniah 3:9, Luke 6:45].



2021-02-04
Tongues-Known or Unknown Language: Is tongues a known language, rather than gibberish? If not, why would God make a language that is just gibberish, and need an interpreted? [I Corinthians 14:22, I Corinthians 14:2].
Tongues-Language of Angels or Men? Is "speaking in tongues" a language of angels or of men? [I Corinthians 14].
Steve Gregg's Experience with Tongues: What was your experience like when you spoke in tongues?

2021-01-20
Various Bible Translations: What is meant by, "word for word" versus "thought for thought" when speaking of the various translations of the Bible?



2021-01-15
Speaking in Tongues: Could you explain "speaking in tongues", now as opposed to Pentecost? [Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, I Corinthians 14:22, I Corinthians 14:2-5, I Corinthians 14:26-28].



2021-01-05
Judging by Appearances: Does one's dress, language, music preferences, etc. change when one is saved, and how does it related to judging by one's appearances? [John 7:24, Romans 12:2]. (Same caller as 3rd caller.)



2020-12-21
Jesus the Beginning of Creation: Could you help me understand the meaning of the Greek word for "beginning" in this verse about Jesus being the "beginning of creation" in Revelation? [Revelation 3:14, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16].
Biblical Writers Use of Words & Language: Do you look at the way the Biblical authors use certain words in your study?


2020-12-08
Speaking in Tongues: What is your personal experience like with speaking in tongues? [I Corinthians 14, Jude 20].



2020-10-27
All Scripture is Inspired: What does the verse about scripture actually say in the Greek? [2 Timothy 3:16].



2020-09-28
King James Version's Use of the Plural Are the words "thee, thine, thou", are singular in the King James Version, distinguishing them from the plural application? [Luke 21:32].



2020-09-18
The Complexity of the Bible: Why has God made the Bible so complex, which has resulted in so many opposing opinions and misunderstanding? [Mark 7, Luke 21].
Greek & Hebrew Necessary to Understand the Bible?: Does one have to study Greek and Hebrew to understand the Bible?


2020-09-14
Tongues-Heavenly or Unknown Language: Is "tongues" an unknown language, or a heavenly language? [I Corinthians 13:1, I Corinthians 14:2, I Corinthians 14:22].
Tongues for Edification: How does "speaking in tongues", if it is an unknown language, be edifying? [I Corinthians 14].


2020-09-03
Principalities: Observations and disagreement about the word "principalities."



2020-08-12
Comment about Swearing: Regarding a previous call about swearing and scriptural support for not doing so. [Colossians 3:8].



2020-08-10
Christians Using Vulgarity: Is being concerned about believers use of vulgarity focusing on a minor concerns or is it an offense to God? [Matthew 12:36, Ephesians 5:3-4, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 23:24, Matthew 7:24-27].
Modesty in Clothing: Could you comment on inappropriate or provocative clothing worn by believers?


2020-06-10
What the Bible Says or Teaches: Is the truth compromised to indicate what the Bible teaches, rather than what it says? How would that apply to Calvinism?



2020-03-04
Appointed or Chosen: Is the word for "appointed" in these verses correct? Does it mean appointed to the word, thereby making it an argument against Calvinism? [I Peter 2:8, Acts 13:48]
Foul Language (Cussing or Swearing): What do you think about using foul language (cussing & swearing)? [Ephesians 4:29, James 3:1-12].


2020-01-07
Logos in John: Caller comments on John 1:1 and the meaning of the word, "logos", used there.



2019-08-20
Studying the Greek: In what way would exploring the Greek texts be helpful to me while studying the Bible?
Paul, "Whatever State I am in": What was Paul saying when he used the word "state" in the phrase, "whatever state I am in"? [Philippians 4:11, I Timothy 6:8].


2019-08-01
Foundation of the World: Would you clear up the various perceptions about the Greek word order in scriptures, such as, "the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world". [Timothy , Revelation 13:8, 17:8, Hebrews 4:3 Ephesians 1:4, John 17:24, Luke 11:50].
Being Elect: Can you clarify the way you see Ephesians 1:4, as a more corporate group, as opposed to the way Calvinists see it. [Ephesians 1:4, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew, Romans 8:30, I John 5:11 ].
Book of Life: Would you help me understand to what "The Book of Life" refers? [Revelation 3:5, 13:8].

2019-01-02
Jesus Contradicts Himself: How can Jesus' words be true if He contradicts Himself, such as when He says when people only speak the words that are in their heart, but that people will worship Him in words? [Matthew 12:36, 15:8, Isaiah 29:13, Proverbs 23:6].



2018-08-23
Speaking in Tongues: I'm wondering about the validity of speaking in tongues, why do people practice it? Where does the unknown language come from?



2018-05-23
Speaking in Tongues: Everybody should be able to hear in their own language, not gibberish that you don't know what is being said.
Eternal Torment in Hell: You don't seem to believe that people are going to be thrown into the lake of fire & burn eternally. Can you explain this?


2018-05-21
Sown in Corruption, Raised in Incorruption: Sown in corruption, raised in incorruption, putting on immortality, what does Paul mean with all this sayings? [1 Corinthians 15:42, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55]



2018-05-07
Malachi & Chronicles: Chronological order of the books of the Bible, why are they different in the jewish book vs ours?
Hebrew Language: There seems to be a limited amount of words in the Hebrew Language as compared to Greek & English.


2017-12-28
Sermon on the Mount & James: You say that James gets a lot of his information from the Sermon on the Mount. Do you know what the connections are to James' writings?
The Tongue: What is this about James referring to the tongue as dangerous? [James 3:2-12]


2017-07-21
Definition of First Word Mentioned in Bible: Joseph Prince said that the meaning of a word defined by the first time it is used in the Bible will always mean the same thing the rest of the time in the Bible. What do you say about that? (leaven is an example that this is not the case.)



2017-07-21
Christians Insulting People: Does Christianity allow for insulting one another?



2017-06-29
Speaking in Tongues: Speaking in tongues is not on the highest list of priorities according to Paul, but is it always in a language that can be found here on earth?



2017-06-26
Prayer Language & Spirit Gifts, Talking in Tongues: Having the gift of tongues & speaking them but confused in church services



2017-05-05
Bad Language: Is it a sin to use inappropriate language, just as long as we don't use the Lord's name in vain? [Ephesians 4:29]



2016-11-18
English Language Confusion: Caller having trouble figuring out what verses mean because even just the English language is so difficult, so many definitions.
Eternal Security: Underling motives of people who teach/follow eternal security.


2016-10-04
The Mighty God: The definite "the": “The mighty God”, why does “the” get added when being quoted by Pastors though it does not appear in the original text? [Isaiah 9:6] (Caller not a Trinitarian.)



2016-09-01
Amen-Let It Be: Is the correct translation of "Amen" "let it be"?



2016-07-27
Tower of Babel: Is everything that happened in these chapters true, including the Tower of Babel?
Confusion of Language in Babel: Why did God scramble the languages during the Tower of Babel?
Uniting Europe: What about trying to unify Europe?

2016-07-26
Sundry Times & Diverse So we are all done w/ prophets & people having visions, etc., because Jesus was the last & ultimate Prophet?



2016-07-22
Light before the Sun during Creation: What was the light before the Sun was made, & what about the vegetation on the 3rd day? and the earth is flat, caller believes.



2016-05-02
English Grammar Question in Ephesians: why is the word "finally" used here? [Ephesians 6:10]
Helmet of Salvation: What is the helmet of salvation? [Ephesians 6:17]
Walter Martin: Walter Martin was a great teacher.

2016-02-23
Scholars: I thought scholars were to just be able to translate Scripture in from the language they are interpreting from & not present their own theology. Is that right?



2016-01-04
Plucking out the Eye: So we shouldn't really do what that verse says, pluck out our eye? [Mark 9:47]



2015-12-18
KJV only Advocates: KJV advocates say that if people read the King James Version of the Bible, & struggles to understand it, it means they are not saved because "My sheep hear my voice" & understand it.
Most loved verse of the Bible misunderstood: God only loves those who love Him, & we shouldn't preach the gospel of love to unbelievers. [John 3:16]


2015-07-21
Every Idle Word Spoken: We'll have to give an account for every idle word, Jesus says, but then it also say in the bible that God won't remember our sins as east is from the west. [Matthew 12:36, Psalm 103:12, 1 Corinthians 3:12]



2015-03-05
"You are gods": Another caller wanted to opine about "you are gods". [Psalm 82:6, John 10:24-26]
Understanding Truth: Sayings in one language & cultures would not be understood in other languages & cultures.


2014-12-11
Mediterranean Sea & Jesus' Ministry: Did Jesus ever do anything at the Mediterranean Sea? Did any Biblical character for that matter?
Cremation: What does the Bible say about Cremation?
Profanity: What does the BIble say about profanity/cursing?

2014-10-29
Apocalyptic Language in the Bible: What is Apocalyptic language? How do you recognize it? Is there a Bible that highlights apocalyptic language like some Bible do w/ the red words of Jesus?
Different Genres: How many different kinds of Genres are there?


2014-04-15
Hebrew and Aramaic Languages: Caller was trying to make a point that calling Jesus by His Hebrew name was not important since Jesus spoke in Aramaic.



2014-04-14
Baptism of the Holy Spirit & Speaking in Tongues: Are tongues actual languages or are they something else? [1 Corinthians 13:1, 1 Corinthians 14]



2013-12-10
Determining Who the "He" is-Daniel 9: How can we know for sure who the "he" is in Daniel 9:27? [Daniel 9:25-27].
The Mustard Seed & the Leaven-Good or Bad: The "Mustard Seed" or "Leave" can be either good or bad. People need to use common sense to interpret them in context.[Matthew 13:31-33]


2013-10-08
"by" & "through" Is there a different meaning when Paul says in Romans chapter 3 about "by" & "through" the law? [Romans 3:30-31]
"We Establish the Law": What does Paul mean that "we establish the law"? [Romans 3:30-31]


2013-10-08
Palestine: When did the term "Palestine" start being used?
Spiritual Circumcision: What is Paul talking about being "circumcised without hands"? [Colossians 2:11-13, Philippians 3, Romans 2:28-29]


2013-08-29
Aramaic Language & Jesus: What language did Jesus speak to His disciples, & how is it related to the Hebrew language? How come they didn't speak in Greek?
Eli, Eli, Lemasabachthani: What language was "Eli, Eli, lemasabachthani", "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" in?
Septuagint: Why would the New Testament writers reference from the Septuagint if it was written in Greek when they didn't speak in Greek?

2013-08-28
God Speaking the World into Existence: What language did God speak the world into existence with?



2013-08-06
Hebrew Superior to Greek: Why do people think the language of Hebrew is superior to Greek, & if it was, why wasn't the NT written in Hebrew?



2013-07-24
The term "Jew": What is the meaning of the term "Jew" in the New Testament? It seems to have a negative connotation for a group separate from the writers and audience. Would this be affected by the majority of the audience being Jewish? [John 1:20, John 18:39, Acts 14:2].
Sensitivty Regarding "The Jews Killed Jesus": It seems extreme, negative and potentially harmful to say that "the Jews killed Jesus" when it was actually only some of the bad leadership that encouraged it. [1 Thessalonians 2:14-15, Galatians 3:28].


2013-07-05
Ethnic Israel & Eternal Security: Is the reason Dispensationalists are so adamant about God never giving up on ethnic Israel because they are fearful of Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved) not being true?
Meaning of "Jew": Does "Jew" mean "praise of God"?


2013-06-25
Begotten: What does "Begotten" and "begotten, but not made" mean?



2013-06-21
"Contentious Wife & Foolish Son": Would you interpret this verse in Proverbs about a foolish son & a contentious wife? [Proverbs 19:13]
Receive, Accept & Welcome: Do these 3 words, "receive", "accept" and "welcome," found in various translation for the same word, have different nuances? [Romans 15:7]


2013-05-31
Calling Someone "Fool": Could you talk about the apparent contradiction of using the word "fool" when addressing another? [Matthew 5:22, Matthew 23:19, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 5:42, Luke 6:30].



2013-05-27
Profanity: Is it wrong to use profanity, if we do not use the Lord's name? [Ephesians 4:29-32, Ephesians 5:3-4].



2013-05-06
Ecclesia: Did you teach that "ecclesia" is translated "church", "disciple" or "kingdom of God"?



2013-04-26
70 A.D. & Second Coming in Luke 21: Could you help me sort out how we know which parts to apply to the "Second Coming" vs "A.D.70" (Destruction of Jerusalem & the temple)? [Luke 21:5-7, Luke 21:20, Luke 21:25, Mark 13, Matthew 24:2-5, Zechariah 14, Isaiah 19:1, 2 Peter 3, I Corinthians 15, I Thessalonians 4].



2013-04-10
Speaking in Tongues & Prayer Language: Don't you think that there are two types of "speaking in tongues"; 1. a known human language and 2. a heavenly prayer language? [I Corinthians 14, Acts 2].



2013-04-10
Speaking in Tongues: If there is no interpreter in a congregation setting when someone speaks in tongues, isn't it invalid?
Speaking in Tongues: Is it the pastor's responsibility to not allowing tongues to be spoken when there is no interpreter present?
Speaking in Tongues: Is "tongues" actual languages spoken somehere on earth, and never some unknown gibberish? Is the plural or singular form of the word significant? [I Corinthians 14:2, I Corinthians 12:22, I Corinthians 13:1].

2013-03-21
The "Emergent Church": What is the "Emergent Church"? Is it negative or positive?
Muslim Idiom Translation: What do you think about the Muslim idiom translation, where biological words are changed to be less offensive to that group?


2012-01-11
"Love" in Aramaic Are there two different words for "love" in the Aramaic in John 21, where Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him? [John 21:15-16].



2012-01-04
Language and Semantics: Caller comments on using the term "person" for God.
Shroud of Turin: What do you think about the "Shroud of Turin?"


2012-01-04
Person: Caller talks about the word "person" being used in legal documents, etc.


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