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2024-04-19 Twelve-Step Programs: Could you comment on the Twelve-Step Programs?
2024-04-16 Wine: Was it wine in the Bible or was it just grape juice? [1 Corinthians 11:20-22].
Belonging to a Church: How important is it to belong to a church? [Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 18:19-20].
2024-03-25 Twelve Step Programs (Substance Abuse): Caller and counselor calls to share more about the twelve step program.
Seeing God: There seems to be a contradiction about whether one can see God or not. Can you comment? [John 1:14-18, 1 John 4:9, 1 John 1:1, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 24:10, Isaiah 6:1, Numbers 12:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Hebrews 10:20, John 1:18, John 1:14].
2024-02-14 Jesus' Prayer in Gethsemane: What was Jesus asking in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane? [Matthew 26:41].
Jesus Didn't Drink Wine: What would you say in rebuttal to a claim that Jesus did not drink wine? [1 Timothy 5:23].
John the Baptist, a Wine-Free Nazarite: Did John the Baptist avoid drinking wine because he was a Nazarite? [Matthew 11:18-19].
2024-02-13 Did Jesus DrInk Wine?: Do you think that Jesus drank actual wine? Some say He did not. [Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:21, Proverbs 23:31-35].
2024-02-02 Eschatology (Steve Gregg's):: What position of eschatology do you hold? Are you Amillennial?
"An" or "The" Antichrist: Isn't it "an" antichrist, rather than "the" antichrist? Since there have been many? [1 John 2:18, 1 John 2:22, 1 John 4:3, 2 John 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Revelation 13, Daniel 7, Daniel 8, Daniel 11].
Eucharist (Transubstantiation)-Alcohol or Blood in Wine: When a catholic church member takes the host (bread) but doesn't drink the wine, is it because they are avoiding the alcohol? Do they then not believe it is really supernaturally blood?
2023-12-29 Church Discipline & Kicking People Out of Church: Regarding church discipline, when the scriptures say to "treat them as a tax collector" it doesn't mean to hate them, right? [Matthew 18:17, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 5;1-5, Titus 3:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 3:10].
Kicking Addicts Out of Church: If someone keeps falling to the same sin that they just can't beat (addiction), should they be kicked out of church? [Galatians 5:16, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 5:29].
2023-12-18 Tests & Temptations: Can you clarify what scripture says about the necessity of tests and temptation, and yet we are to avoid temptation? [Galatians 6:1, Luke 18:1, Romans 13:14, Job 31:1]
Hedging One's Bets (about God's Existence): Isn't the familiar saying, "I would rather live my life as if there is a God ..." less than desirable as it is allowing for doubt in one's faith?
2023-10-05 Withdrawal from Drugs, Alcohol & Nicotine: Are the physical problems (itching) I am experiencing a result of the withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, and nicotine, or is it a spiritual attack?
2023-09-29 Water into Wine: Why did Jesus turn the water into wine, especially if people were already drunk? [John 2:10, 1 Timothy 5:23, John 15:1].
2023-08-16 Water into Wine: It doesn't seem like a sinless God would make wine. [Luke 10:33-34, 1 Corinthians 11:21].
2023-07-19 Encouragement to Someone Struggling: Caller encourages a previous call struggling with alcohol. [Luke 4:13, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Genesis 32:22-32].
2023-07-17 Succumbing to Alcohol: What can I do if I continue to struggle with alcohol? I am losing faith. Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change" and Free audio book, "Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 & 2).
2023-06-19 Baptism & The Plan of Salvation: Caller comments on baptism in Jesus' name and its inception after the death of Christ. [Acts 2:38, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9, 1 John 5:12, 1 Corinthians 6:20].
Wine or Grape Juice: Dr Vernon McGee said the wine at the wedding was really not wine, but good grape juice. Does that sound right? [1 Timothy 5:23, 1 Corinthians 11:21, John 2:10].
2023-05-03 Divorce & Reconcilation: Can the offending party or the one at fault in a divorce ever get married again? [Matthew 19].
Getting Married When Drunk: Is a marriage that takes place while the two are drunk, is the covenant still binding?
2023-04-18 Marijuana (Cannabis): How does one compare the use of alcohol and the use of marijuana (cannabis)? [Ecclesiastes 10:19, Proverbs 3:6-7, Psalm 104:15, Ephesians 5:18].
2023-04-17 Drunks Inheriting the Kingdom: What if a person is saved, but continues to drink, will they inherit the Kingdom of God? [Galatians 5:19-21, I Corinthians 6:9-11].
Christian's Suicide: If a Christian commits suicide, will they still go to heaven? [1 John 3:15].
2023-04-12 Drunken Wife: Do I have biblical options rather than living forever with a wife who is a drunk?
2023-01-31 Helping in Homeless Encampments: I have been convicted lately about feeling I ought to witness to the homeless, but also that I ought not stop there. What do I do to actually help?
2022-12-21 Marriage to an Alcoholic: What does one do if they are married to a hopeless alcoholic? Is that just the life they must lead?
2022-10-17 Drinking Alcohol: Is it a sin to drink beer? [Galatians 5:19, I Corinthians 6:9-10].
2022-09-15 AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): What do you think about AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:16, John 8:36].
2022-07-20 Alcohol Restriction & Legalism in Jeremiah: Were the restrictions of the Rechabites in Jeremiah on alcohol and living in tents rather than cities, legalistic ... and were those who obeyed it wrong? [Jeremiah 35:6-7].
2022-07-07 Wine Cheers both God and Man: Could you clarify the meaning of the verse abut how wine cheers the heart of God and man? [Judges 9:8-13, Psalm 104:14-15, Proverbs 31:4-6, I Corinthians 6:9-10].
2022-07-06 Abusing Alcohol: Could you explain the passage about those that sin (fornicators, drunkards, etc.) will not inherit the Kingdom of God? [I Cor 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:2, Galatians 5:16].
2022-06-28 Alone with the Opposite Sex: Is there ever any time that it is appropriate to be alone with the opposite sex (as in an emergency)? [John 4, Romans 16].
Recovery Programs: What do you think about putting the homeless into recovery programs? [I Corinthians 6:9, I John 3:17, James 2:15-16].
2022-03-17 No Remarriage Allowed: Is it true that one must not remarry until their former spouse dies, even if they had grounds and/or have been divorced? [Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32].
AA (Alcoholic Anonymous): Caller comments on the value of Alcoholic Anonymous.
2022-02-21 Twelve-Step Programs: Do you think that the "Twelve-step" program is biblical? [John 8:31-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 16:24-26].
Knowing Every Doctrinal Position before Salvation: Why do some think you have to know every little doctrinal position correctly to be saved? [I Corinthians 13:9, John 8:31, Matthew 11:29, Hebrews 11:6].
2021-08-04 Good Way to Evangelize: Do you have a good tract that teaches how to evangelize?
Addictive Personalities: Do you think there really is such a thing as "addictive personalities"?
"Once Saved, Always Saved": What do you think of "Eternal Security" or "Once Saved, Always Saved"?
2021-07-02 Someone Who Keeps Falling into Sin: Can you advise me on how to deal with someone I am trying to help that is under terrible stress, yet has made great progress in his fight against addiction, but continually breaks down and falls back into sin?
2021-05-13 Lot's Drunken Incest: Could you bring clarity to the passage about Lot being so drunk that he didn't know he was having sex with his daughters? [Genesis 19:30].
2021-05-03 Drugs & Alcohol: What would you advise a brother who seems to be toying with alcohol, particularly in light of a previous problem with drugs and alcohol?
2021-04-15 Hypnotherapy: Is it OK to see a Christian hypnotherapist? [I Corinthians 6:9-11, Philippians 4:6-8, I Peter 5:7].
2021-02-09 Alcohol & Addiction (Twelve Steps Programs): Do you think that drunkeness is an addiction, as they say in 12-step programs, or it that an inappropriate term? [Galatians 5, I Corinthians 6:9-11].
2021-02-03 Twelve Step Programs: Don't you think that some people get a little carried away with aspects of twelve-step programs? Rec Lecture: "Biblical Counsel for a Change". [2 Corinthians 13:5].
2020-12-28 Drinking Alcohol for Better Health: Should I take a shot of whiskey every day, as it seems to be suggested in Proverbs? [Proverbs 31:6].
2020-12-04 Wine and Other Alcohol: My sister, who is diabetic, would like to drink alternate alcohol, rather than wine, and wonders if it is a sin.
Daniel 11 & the Antichrist: Could you explain Daniel 11:36-38? [Daniel 11:36-38]. Antiochus Ep, Herods, Rome, 70 weeks
2020-11-20 Addiction, Physical or Psychological: Are people just of addictive nature from birth, or is it more developed by abuse and other outside influences and events? [ John 6:36, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 7, Romans 8:2-4].
2020-10-21 Drug Spiked Wine in the Bible: Do you have any information regarding drinking drug spiked wine in the Bible, while being at the devil's table ? [I Corinthians 10:21].
2020-08-21 Christians Drinking Alcohol: What do you think about a believer drinking alcohol?
2020-07-31 AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): What do you think of the Twelve Step Programs like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)? [Galatians 5:16, I Corinthians 6, Galatians 5].
2020-06-26 Communion-Wine or Grape Juice: How should we handle the issue of communion, especially in light of those that struggle with alcohol addiction?
2020-05-11 Weaker Brothers in What Way? When Paul talks about eating various foods, etc., and the weaker brothers, what does he mean? [Romans 14, I Corinthians 8].
2020-05-07 Wine at the Last Supper: I disagree with your position that wine was served at the last supper?
Wine in the Millennial Kingdom: Can you imagine wine being served in the millennial kingdom and the saints being drunk?
2020-05-07 Wine at the Last Supper: I disagree with your position that wine was served at the last supper?
Wine in the Millennial Kingdom: Can you imagine wine being served in the millennial kingdom and the saints being drunk?
2020-03-05 Alcohol in an Church Evangelistic Outreach: I wonder what you think about the response I got from my pastor regarding my objections regarding our church plans to serve alcohol for an evangelical outreach? [I Corinthians 9:22, Galatians 6:10].
2020-03-02 Alcoholic Beverages for a Church Fundraiser: Our church is considering getting a alcoholic beverages license for a fundraising event, what scripture would you use to discourage it?
2019-12-23 Wine & Alcohol: Caller comments on his tendency toward addictions to explain why he thinks Christians should not drink. Why do you think Jesus made alcoholic wine, rather than grape juice?
2019-12-20 Drinking Alcohol: What is the application of the verse in Leviticus when the priests were instructed not to drink if they were going to approach God? And should we abstain as a preemptive precaution? [Leviticus 10, Luke 10:34, I Timothy 5:23].
2019-12-17 Drinking Alcohol: Would you not agree that making allowance for a little bit of alcohol use, would also make allowance for the use of other damaging drugs? [I Corinthians 11:21, Proverbs 31:6, I Timothy 5:23].
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