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2024-04-23 The Rapture, The Tribulation & God's Wrath: I am confused about "The Tribulation" and the "rapture" relative to the "Wrath of God?" [Romans 1:18 1, John 3:36, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, Revelation 16, 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16, Romans 1:18, John 16:33, Revelation 9:4].
2024-04-22 The Rapture & the Tribulation: Do you think we are just waiting for the rapture? Will the tribulation occur before or afterward? [1 Corinthians 15:51-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8].
2024-04-17 Church Hierarchy & Eldership: What do you think about my position on the church hierarchy and elders? [Matthew 20:25-29, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Titus 1:7-10, Timothy 3:1-7].
2024-04-02 "Filthy Remain Filthy": Does the verse about the "filthy remaining filthy" upset the idea of Dispensationalism? [Revelation 22:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:11].
2024-04-01 Looking Signs of the Lord's Return: Caller disagrees with Steve about Christians not looking for the signs of the return of Jesus. [Acts 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Isaiah 10:11-14, Matthew 24, Isaiah 8:18, James 5:9].
Kingdom of God Coming in Stages. So what are the significant signs and stages of the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Second Coming of Christ? [Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:31, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:42-44].
2024-04-01 Looking Signs of the Lord's Return: Caller disagrees with Steve about Christians not looking for the signs of the return of Jesus. [Acts 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Isaiah 10:11-14, Matthew 24, Isaiah 8:18, James 5:9].
Kingdom of God Coming in Stages. So what are the significant signs and stages of the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Second Coming of Christ? [Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:31, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:42-44].
2024-03-29 "Grace is Sufficient for You": Do you think that Paul hear God's voice audibly when He said "My grace is sufficient for you." [2 Corinthians 12:9].
Prayer-How Long and Often?: How long and often should we continue to pray for something if it appears unanswered? [Luke 18:1ff, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17].
2024-03-18 "Righteous" Appropriated (Calvinism): Caller attempts to support his Calvinist views with scripture. [Romans 3:21-22, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Romans 10:17, Isaiah 6, Matthew 13:15, Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 29:13, Ezekiel 33:31, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Genesis 6:5].
2024-02-16 The Problem with Dispensationalism: Do not Dispensationalists tend to interpret scripture by what is not there, and often they don't allow the Bible to interpret itself? [1 Thessalonians 4:16, John 6:39, 40, 44, 54, John 12:48, Isaiah 28:16, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, 2 Peter 1:20, Luke 24:45]
2024-02-16 Lazarus' Resurrection & Soul Sleep: At the time of Lazarus' resurrection, what did they understand about the resurrection? Did people sleep until then? [John 11:24].
The Rapture on the Last Day: Is the rapture on the last day also? [1 Thessalonians 4:16].
2024-01-16 Matthew 24 "Days of Noah": Clarification of Matthew 24's "as in the days of Noah" referring to the normal activities of life, rather than the more common suggestion that would be paralleled to the evil activities in that culture at that time. [1 Thessalonians 5:3, Matthew 24:37-39].
2023-12-28 God's Wrath & Avoiding the Tribulation: Isn't the verse about God "not appointing us to wrath" talking about Christians escaping the tribulation? [1 Thessalonians 5:9, Romans 1:18, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:21].
2023-12-14 Best Accurate Translation: What is the best and most accurate translation of the Bible? (NASB-New American Standard Bibe, NKJ-New King James, ESV-English Standard, CSV-Christian Standard, Interlinears).
Pre, Mid, or Post Tribulation Rapture: What is your position on pre, mid, or post tribulation rapture and why? [1 Corinthians 15:51f, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Psalm 2:8, John 6:39].
2023-12-13 Rapture Timeline: What is the timeline of the tribulation and rapture? [1 Thessalonians 4:14-17, Matthew 24:29].
2023-12-01 No "Rapture" in Scripture: Is there no "rapture" in scripture until about 100 years ago? [1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53]
2023-11-20 Soul & Spirit in Scripture: Is there a difference between soul and spirit in scripture? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16-19].
2023-11-13 Called to Holiness: What does this verse mean, "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it?" [1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Thessalonians 6:16].
2023-10-18 The Millennial Reign & Satan's Release: How can it be that Satan would be released after living with Jesus for 1000 years? How can that be? Rec: Topical lectures, "When Shall These Things Be?" [1 Thessalonians 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Isaiah 65:20, Revelation 20:11].
2023-09-28 "Appointed Once to Die" & the Rapture: If we are appointed "once to die" then what about the rapture? [1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Hebrews 9:27].
2023-09-19 Satan as a "Tester" or "Tempter": Caller challenges Steve's definitions of "test" and "tempt?" [1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:10, Genesis 22:1].
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].
2023-09-06 Pre-Trib Rapture: Do you believe in the "pre-trib rapture?" [1 Thessalonians 4:16-17].
Dispensationalism: What's that mean (Dispensationalism)?
2023-08-31 Women Speaking & Uncovering Their Heads: What do you think about the women today not covering their heads and speaking in church? [1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-14, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, 1 Timothy 2:8].
2023-08-24 Grieving the Loss of Unsaved Loved Ones: How can I grieve "in hope," if the loved ones I have lost were not Christians? [1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Peter 3:9, Titus 2:11, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Romans 2:6, John 3:16].
2023-08-22 Suffering Terrible Grief: What do we do for someone suffering terrible grief who does not seem to be recovering without enabling him? Rec topical lectures: "Making Sense of Suffering." and Matthew713.com under the topics:"Grief" or "Suffering." [1 Thessalonians 4:13]. (Even though Steve seems like he's done when the break starts, he contines answering this question after it.)
2023-08-18 The Tribulation & the Rapture: Do you think the wrath of the tribulation takes place before the rapture? [1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 15:9, John 16:33].
2023-08-14 Chronology Surrounding the Rapture & Tribulation: Could you clarify the chronology of events surrounding the rapture and tribulation? [Revelation 13, Revelation 13:7, Revelation 19:7, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:3].
2023-08-09 "Peace & Safety" Warning of Coming Destruction: Could you give me the context and meaning of the verse about "Peace & Safety and sudden destruction" and how it is often said to be about end times?" [1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Matthew 24:44].
Science Supports God & Intelligent Design: How can atheists and skeptics possibly deny God in light of Science seen in so many documentaries such as "God of Wonders?"
2023-08-03 Sarah in Genesis vs 1 Peter: Can you enlighten me about Sarah in Genesis and Sarah in 1 Peter? [Genesis 16:2, Hebrews 11:11, 1 Peter 3:6].
Quiet and Gentle Spirit: How should one develop a " quiet and gentle spirit?" Do you have a lecture on that? Rec: Topical lecture series; "Charisma & Character." [1 Peter 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 14].
2023-07-31 David Hocking & Proving the Pre-trib Rapture: Regarding David Hocking and the "Pre-trib Rapture" and vacillating between the Greek and Hebrew translations to support his view, how legitimate is his thinking? Rec: Topical Lecture series; "When Shall These Things Be?," three lectures about the rapture proving and disproving the Pre-trib rapture. [Revelation 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9].
2023-07-27 Universalism (View of Hell): Does the "Universalism" view of hell, strip God of His glory? [John 3:36, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Peter 3:9].
2023-07-06 Pornography & Masturbation: Is it wrong to look at pornography and masturbate? [Genesis 38:9, Matthew 5:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:4].
2023-06-15 Trichotomy vs Dichotomy: What are your thoughts about the trichotomy vs dichotomy debate (body, soul, spirit - characteristics of mankind)? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14].
Origin of the Soul: Is the soul created (ensoulment) by God, or by the parents?
2023-05-29 The Secret Rapture: Would you help me with scriptures about "the rapture;" the word for "cloud", "parousia"(the 2nd coming), & the word, "raptura?" [Acts 1:9-1, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, John 6:39, John 6:40, John 6:44, John 6:54, John 12:48].
2023-02-24 Rapture & Tribulation: Do you believe in the rapture and the seven year tribulation? [Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 3, John 6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3].
2023-02-17 Upon Death: Which is true; when I die and am absent from the body, will I be present with the Lord, or will I be raised at the sound of the trumpet? [1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:8].
2023-02-14 Tribulation: Where does "the tribulation" actually fit in? Rec: Topical lecture/"When Shall These Things Be?" and "What are we to Make of Israel?" [Matthew 24:21, Matthew 24:34, Revelation 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:4].
2023-02-08 Defining Full-Preterism: Is this a proper definition of "preterism?"
Is Jesus Coming Again?: Where does scripture say that Jesus is coming again? [Hebrews 9:8, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 24:30, Mark 16, Luke 21, Acts 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:1. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17].
Why is Jesus Going to Return?: Why would Jesus need to return if "we are absent from the body and present with the Lord?" Isn't that enough? [2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 5:10].
2023-02-06 Difference Between Spirit & Soul: What is the difference between the "spirit" and the "soul?" [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 22:37, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16].
2023-02-06 Jesus' Return: Could you elaborate on your view of the events surrounding Jesus' return? [Matthew 25:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 28:15, Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:10-15, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 5:10].
2023-01-31 Overcoming General Revulsion at Any Religion: How does one let go of the revulsion at all religion once you have had bad experiences in a Christian group? [1 Thessalonians 5:21].
2023-01-30 Enoch & the Church Removed in the Rapture: Could you talk about the common Dispensational view that the church will be removed in the rapture before the great tribulation, specifically in relation to the type of Enoch being caught up and the two witnesses? [1 Peter 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 15, Jude 1:14-15].
2023-01-10 The Correct Doctrine: How does one know what the correct doctrine really is? Though I trust your views, there are other famous pastors who have alternate opinions? [1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 17:11].
Knowing Good or False Teachers: Do you think the Holy Spirit will alert us to bad teachers?
2022-12-22 Praying & Reading the Bible: Are there guidelines for the right way to pray and read the Bible-and how often you should do so? [James 4:3, Matthew 6:9-13, John 16:23-24, James 1:6, Matthew 17:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 18:1, Romans 1:9, Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 1:8, Luke 12:48].
2022-12-22 God's Power: What is God's power-in His hands, His words, or what? [1 Thesslonians 2:13].
2022-12-06 Arguing Over Doctrinal Issues: Why do Christians continue to argue over doctrinal differences when we are just so early in our faith and development? [Matthew 11:29-30, John 8:31, Colossians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:21].
2022-11-15 Pre-Trib Treatment of the Jews: Why do Pre-Tribbers think that the Jews will be treated differently during the tribulation? [Exodus 19:5-6, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 3:16, Genesis 17:4].
Unconditional Covenants to the Jews: Were there unconditional covenants with the Jews? [2 Samuel 7:12, John 10:16].
All Will See His Return: What do you say to someone who says that "every eye will see Him" is after the tribulation? [I Thessalonians 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8, Revelation 1:7].
2022-11-11 Second Coming (without a Rapture): What do you think about someone preaching that there is a Second Coming, but without a rapture? I Thessalonians 4:16-18].
2022-11-08 Canon of Scripture & Prophecy: Why is the canon of scripture closed if the gift of prophecy is so valued as a gift? [I Corinthians 14:1, I Thessalonians 5:20, I Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 4:11, Acts 21:9, John 13:20, I Corinthians 14:29, Acts 21:11, I Corinthians 14:3].
2022-09-28 Trumpets & Last Trumpet: Do you think that the last trumpet referred to by Paul is the same one referred to as the "7th Trump" in Revelation? [I Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 11:16-18, I Thessalonians 4:15-16].
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