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Topic: Spiritual (ity, ize)

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2024-04-03
Ezekiel's Third Temple with Symbolism of Spiritual Progression: Have you ever heard of a theory about the "third temple" being part of a longer and more spiritual progression of the temple? [Ezekiel 40-48, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 2:22, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Hebrews 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 3:15, Ezekiel 43:10-11].



2024-03-25
"Water" as a type (or symbol): What is the typology of the water in 1 Corinthians 10:4? [1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15, John 7:37-39].



2024-03-13
Ascension into Outer Space: If Jesus ascended and went up into the sky, where did He go? [Acts 17:28].



2024-02-20
Genetics: Caller comments on the huge differences between humans and apes in the DNA.
The Supernatural & God's Intervention: How do you think about God's involvement in humanity and the supernatural?


2023-11-07
"The Tabernacle" as Spiritual: Was "the land" in Amos 9:15 meant to be taken spiritually? [Amos 9:11-15, Acts 15:16-18, Malachi 1:11].
"The Land" as Spiritual: Are there any verses that say that "The Land" is spiritual? [Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 12:22-23, Romans 4:13, Psalm 2:8].


2023-10-09
Eucharist-Literal Body & Blood: Could you clarify the Catholic view of the literal body and blood of Jesus in the Eucharist? [John 6:53-58, John 6:40, John 6:54, John 6:63, John 2:19, John 4:15-16, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:22-24, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Isaiah 30:20-21, John 11:11, John 4:32, John 3:4].



2023-09-05
Inappropriate Spiritualism: Inquiry into what is appropriate vs. inappropriate spiritualization in scripture? [Ezekiel 36:34-38, Exodus 12:38, Exodus 19:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Acts 4:4, Romans 7:1-14, Psalm 50:16].



2023-08-24
New Age: How do I gently approach and interact with my friend involved in the New Age way of thinking?



2023-08-09
Literal vs Metaphor: How do we know when to interpret the Bible literally versus metaphorically? Like the Genesis creation story and when devils and demons are identified? [Hebrews 12:22-24, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Corinthians 10:4].
Climate Change: What is the possibility that humans can change the climate?


2023-03-31
Feeling Close to Jesus: Why do we have emotional ups and downs in feeling close or far from Jesus? [Isaiah 50:10].



2023-03-06
Two Natures: Do we have two natures? [Romans 7:5, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:2].



2023-02-15
Foods That Defile: How can foods that defiled you in Leviticus (Old Testament) no longer defile you in the New Testament? [Leviticus 11:43, Mark 7:15].
Unclean Foods: Were the unclean foods the ones that might be more likely unsanitary or prone to bacteria? [Acts 10:15, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Matthew 15:11].


2023-02-15
Symbolism of the Galilean Wedding (Wedding at Cana): How paralleled are the events of the Galilean Wedding, the church as bride, and relative to end times? [2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 11, Matthew 25].
Insight Through Nature: Do you think that one can gain some spiritual insight and parallels from nature and culture?


2023-01-09
"Spiritual Formation" Movement: What do you think of the "Spiritual Formation" movement? It may be a little too self-focused and disregard the Holy Spirit too much. [2 Corinthians 3:18].



2022-11-22
Paranormal Chastening: What would be meant by "paranormal chastening" mean? [Hebrews 12:11].



2022-09-19
Mental Health: How should believers deal with mental health issues and related psychological concerns?



2022-08-31
Mediums (Supernatural & Occult): Is the work of contemporary mediums (psychics) acceptable, since it tis not like Old Testament occultism, and have good intentions-plus we no longer live under Old Testament law in the New Testament? [2 Peter 3:5, Deuteronomy 18:9-14, Isaiah 8:19].



2022-08-02
"Have" and "Have Nots" Passage: What is meant by the passage about those that "have" and those that "have not" - even that will be taken away? [Matthew 13:11-12].



2022-06-03
The Trinity: Is this an adequate explanation of the Trinity?
Gift of Discernment: Is the sense of discernment a gift of the Holy Spirit? [I Corinthians 9:11, I Corinthians 12:10, I John 4:1, I Corinthians 14:29, Hebrews 5:14].


2022-06-01
Natural vs Spiritual Minds: Do you believe we have both a natural and spiritual mind? [I Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:16, I John 2:27, I Corinthians 2 ].



2022-04-27
Prayer for Ukraine: Request for prayers for those ministering in the Ukraine (in particular Cheryl).
Mixing Buddhism & Christianity: Buddhist caller talks about how he is mixing his faith with Christianity. [John 14:6].


2022-04-11
Mental Illness: What is the biblical view of diagnosing mental illness? [Ephesians 4:27-30].



2022-03-14
Spiritual Sacrifices" What are "spiritual sacrifices" and how do we offer them? [Romans 12:1, Romans 6:13, I Corinthians 6:20, Philippians 4:!*, Romans 15:16].



2022-02-23
Symbolism in Scripture: How does one recognize when something depicted in scripture means something more symbolically? [I Corinthians 10:4, John 3:14, Matthew 12:40, I Corinthians 9:9, I Timothy 5:18, Deuteronomy 25:4].



2022-02-11
True Israel, Actual Jews?: Though we Christians are the true Israel, do we actually become spiritual Jews? [Romans 2:25-29, Philippians 3:3].



2022-01-26
Singing, Praying, or Worshipping Loudly: Our pastor encourages us all to be very loud in our worshipping and prayer, but I am rather quiet by nature. Am I wrong not to want to participate loudly?



2022-01-07
Divining Rod (Dowsing, Water-Witching): What should I do to discourage someone from using a "Divining Rod"?



2022-01-07
Blessings in Christ: What are our primary spiritual blessings in Christ to which Paul refers? [Ephesians 1].
"In Christ" & the "Body of Christ": Is being "in Christ" a mystical thing, or is it more of a metaphor? [Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1].


2021-12-29
Our Spirit-man: How does one get in touch of their spirit-man? [2 Corinthians 13:5].



2021-11-29
Last Supper-Bread & Wine: Don't you think that the context of the last supper discussion of taking His body is about taking Him in faith? [John 6:54, John 6:40, Acts 10:14, John 7:39, John 6:35].



2021-11-12
Jewish Buddhist: Jewish Buddhist caller shares his testimony acknowledging a strong sense of the presence of Christ in a church Bible study.



2021-11-10
"Kingdom or God" or "Kingdom of Heaven": Can you clarify the difference between the "Kingdom of God" and the "Kingdom of Heaven"? [Matthew 19:23-24].
Kingdom of God Defined: What is meant by scripture describing of what the Kingdom of God consists-"righteousness, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit"? [Romans 14:17].
Old & New Covenants: How do the two covenants overlap? Recommended topical lecture; "Torah Observance."

2021-10-25
Comment on Psychiatric Medications: Caller shares her view of the positive effect of psychiatric medications and questions Steve's view that some of those drugs open a person up to the spiritual realm.



2021-10-22
Sacrifices & Offerings in Old Testament: Could you talk about the different kinds of offerings from Leviticus and what the significance may have been?
Priests & the Sacrifices: Were the priests making sacrifices every day of the year, rather than just on the Day of Atonement?


2021-09-28
Christian Counseling & Mental Health Issues: As a person who suffers from O.C.D., I am going through your lecture "Biblical Counsel for a Change", what can I do to avoid taking medications, etc.?



2021-08-24
Mushrooms to Enhance Spirituality: What would you say about someone considering taking mushrooms to enhance their spirituality?



2021-08-19
Jim & Elisabeth Elliot: Did you ever get a chance to meet Elisabeth Elliot? Recommended Book: "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot"
Old Testament Significance: Since we are not under the law anymore, then what is the significance of the Old Testament to us today? [Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:13, I Corinthians 9:9, I Timothy 5:18].


2021-08-05
The "First Resurrection": Could you clarify what is meant by the "first resurrection" in Revelation 20? [Revelation 20:5, John 5:24-29].



2021-07-28
Carnal vs Spiritual Insight into the Bible: Is there a difference between a carnal and spiritual understanding of the Bible [2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 17:21, Romans 8:9-10].



2021-07-16
Experience vs Concept of the Divine: Is the Divine we experience different than what our concept of the Divine may be?



2021-07-12
Principles from Old Testament Applicable to Us: Is there spiritual applications to the directives given to Israel in the first verses of Deuteronomy? [Deuteronomy 7:1-12, I Corinthians 10:6-11].



2021-06-18
Worship in Spirit & Truth: What was meant by "worship in spirit and truth"? [John 4:24].



2021-05-18
Delight in the Lord: Could you help me with the scripture promise when one "delights in the Lord", and if it is more physical or spiritual? Does this relate to Isaiah 58 [Psalm 37:4, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:25, Genesis 15:1, Luke 22:42].



2021-03-29
Leaven and The Passover Feast: Could you help me with the passage about leaven and if we should be celebrate the Passover Feast? [I Corinthians 5:7-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 4:10, Galatians 5:4].



2021-03-18
"Contemplative Prayer": What is your opinion of "Contemplative Prayer" (based on an anonymous book, "The Cloud of Unknowing")?



2021-03-08
Jesus' Temptation: Was Jesus' temptation physical or visionary one? Where would one draw the line determining this? [Matthew 4:1-11].



2021-03-01
Spiritual Interpretation of Genesis: Have you interpreted any other chapters of the Bible in a spiritual way as you did in Genesis 1? [Genesis 1, I John 3, 2 Corinthians 3:18].
Conversion at Baptism: Could you help sort out the idea of conversion at baptism, rather than at a separate time? [Ephesians 1:13].


2021-01-29
Mental Health, Counseling & Psychotherapy: Is it too extreme to say that one doesn't need psycho-therapists to heal mental health issues? Isn't Jesus is enough? Lecture: "Biblical Counsel for a Change".



2020-08-13
Music Therapy: Caller suggests music therapy for one who is troubled by negative or demonic spirits. [I Samuel 16:23].



2020-08-06
Losing One's Passion For the Lord: I haven't been as passionate about the Lord, lately, can you help? [Psalm 1:3].



2020-08-03
Symbolism of the Ezekiel's Temple: Caller comments on the parallel between the Samaritan woman, Ezekeil's Temple, the Shekhinah Glory, and the Holy of Holies? [Ezekiel 47].



2020-07-24
Spiritual Temple in Ezekiel's Temple: Is God fleshing out the mystery of the 3rd temple in symbolic terms, reflecting spiritual things? [Ezekiel 40-48, Hebrews 8-9, Zechariah].



2020-06-23
Spiritual Vs. Physical Sacrifices: Could you talk a little about spiritual sacrifices, in contrast to physical ones? [Deuteronomy 12:30, Hebrews 13: 13-15, Philippians 4, Romans 12:1]



2020-06-12
Struggle in Spiritual Life: I am struggling with my spiritual life; fellowship and Bible reading, following my wife's death, can you advise? [Amos 8:11].



2020-06-05
First Resurrection & Regeneration: What is meant by the "first" resurrection? [John 5:25-29, Revelation 20].



2020-05-19
Demon Possession & Exorcism: How long does it take to get rid of demons?
Demon Exorcism: Do people know when demons come out of them when they are being exorcised?
Demon Deliverance & Laying on of Hands: Should you lay hands on someone you are trying to see delivered from demons?

2020-04-10
Spiritual or Physical Health: Is God talking about spiritual or physical health in Proverbs 3? [Proverbs 3:7-8].



2020-03-27
Kingdom of God Enacted: Are we at that place in God's timeline suggested in Genesis 3, where the kingdom of God is enacted and progressing-in the crushing of Satan's head? [Genesis 3:15, Romans 16:20, Psalms 47:3,
Kingdom of God: Who is being grafted into the kingdom - is it now primarily gentiles, rather than the Jews? [Romans 11:11f].


2020-03-13
Physical or Spiritual Strength: Is the Isaiah verse about "mounting up with wings like eagles" talking about physical or spiritual strength [Isaiah 40:31, Genesis 5:24].



2019-06-20
Living in the spirit or in the Flesh: What does it mean to "be in the spirit" vs "living in the flesh"? [Romans 8:9].



2019-03-06
Battle Flesh & Spirit: Clarify sin and the battle between flesh and spirit [Romans 6:23, Galatians 5:16-17].



2019-02-26
Daughter's lack of zeal for the Lord: I;m concerned that my daughter doesn't seem to have a desire for God & wondering if you could give me advice



2019-02-20
Spiritual World: Is the spiritual world just as real as the physical world?
The Firmament: What is the firmament in Genesis? [Genesis 1]


2018-12-13
Israel, Ethnic or Spiritual: When it's speaking of Israel, is this spiritual israel or ethnic Israel? [Romans 11:25-26]



2018-11-27
Struggling with Sin: Wanting to not fall into sin but sometimes sinning, why don't we want to do only righteousness? [Romans 7:14, Galatians 5:17]



2018-11-26
Spiritual Leader in the Home: How does one be the spiritual leader of the home? a husband & father of 2 would like to know



2018-10-29
Prejudice: I have prejudice against multi-racial relationships.
Filled with the Holy Spirit: Being filled w/ the Holy Spirit (conversion of the Spirit)


2018-10-25
Physical Blessing & Spiritual Blessing: A type & antitype, physical blessings parallel to spiritual blessings today, do you think that is right? [Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Ephesians 1: 3-14]



2018-10-17
Christian Lifestyle: Attempting to live an obedient life but the pull of the world so overpowering.



2018-07-03
Spouse more Spiritually zealous than the other: What about husbands who are not the best Christian leaders in their home and community, who are not as spiritual or zealous their wife? [1 Peter 3:1-6]



2018-06-27
Blaspheming the Holy Spirit: How can one know that they have blasphemed the Holy Spirit?
The New Church Experience: When I join I new church, how can I distinguish between having a spiritual or emotional experience? Do you have any lectures on it?


2018-06-08
Paul pre or post Conversion: In Romans 7, is Paul talking about his pre-conversion experience or his post-Christian experience, the old man or the new creature? [Romans 7]



2018-03-23
Heaven or New Earth: Are we going to go to heaven or are we going to be on this earth?



2018-03-15
Resurrection of Israel: Is Ezekiel 37:1-14 a real resurrection or metaphorical, where it talks about the bones being resurrected?



2018-02-19
Salvation through Christ: Can you resolve perceived tension between the following biblical statements: salvation is through Christ alone, the only way you can come to Christ is to be drawn [John 6], God is seeking people to worship him in spirit and in truth [John 4]?



2018-01-11
Drawing Closer to God: Believer who wonders if his relationship is more one-sided, He doesn't feel as though God responds or speaks to him; how do you improve your relationship with God?



2017-12-28
Spiritualizing Scripture: Dispensationalists try to say we shouldn't spiritualize Scripture, & we should take it literally, but they don't themselves!



2017-12-18
Carnal & Spiritual Man: A Christian doesn't sin, the spirit man doesn't sin though fleshly man does as Romans 7 says. [1 John 3:6-10, Romans 7, Galatians 5:16-17]



2017-11-06
Spiritualizing Spiritualizing time of light & darkness [Zechariah 14]



2017-08-04
Types & Shadows: Can you talk about any type of "type & shadow", foreshadow & so forth?



2017-07-21
Uncircumcision of the Heart: Uncircumcision of the heart & circumcision of the flesh. [Ezekiel 40-48]



2017-06-07
Parables Not Understandable for Some: Why did Jesus speak in parables? Why did He want to make it hard for them to understand? [Mark 4:34]



2017-04-03
Spiritual Meaning about River in Ezekiel: Is there a spiritual meaning to the river? In verse 7 why did he go back up out of the river? [Ezekiel 47:1-7]



2017-03-07
Bible Interpretation of a Verse in Romans: Can you explain this Romans 8:10? [Romans 8:10]
Lucifer Becoming Satan: I don't see how Lucifer is correlated w/ Satan. [Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28, Revelation 12]


2017-01-30
Our Spirit & the Holy Spirit: Do we have a spirit of our own that the Holy Spirit wants to commune with? [rom 8:16]



2017-01-23
A Form of Godliness: Having a FORM of godliness but denying the power thereof, what is the power he is talking about? [2 Timothy 3:5]



2016-10-07
Divine Reading & Contemplative Prayer: What about "Lectio Divina" (Divine Reading), contemplative prayer, and seeking experiences with God and hearing His voice? [Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 19:10, Job 23:12].



2016-09-08
Two Kinds of Salvation: Caller heard a speaker say there are two variations of salvation, one for getting out of hell & the other for your sins.
Carnal Christians: Some use 1 Corinthians 3:15 to prove that carnal sinners will be in Heaven. What does Steve think?


2016-04-22
Feast of Unleavened Bread: When talking about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, caller thinks a verse is out of place with everything else Paul is talking about. Did he? [1 Corinthians 5:8]



2016-04-19
Spirit of Christ & Spirit of God: Is there a distinction between Spirit of Christ & the Spirit of God? [Romans 8:9, 1 Peter 1:10-12]



2016-04-13
Walking by the Spirit: What does it mean to "walk by the Spirit" & how do you do it? [Galatians 5:16-25]



2015-12-17
King David & Bathsheba: Did King David actually rape Bathsheba? Do you suppose she knew what she was doing bathing in front of the palace, trying to seduce him?
Paul's struggle in Romans 7: Was Paul's struggle in Romans 7 pre or post conversion? What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? [Romans 7, Ephesians 6]


2015-12-08
Two Resurrections - Spiritual Resurrection: So you think there's no coherence to the 2 resurrections in Revelation 20? Why did it take 400 years to put the book of Revelation in the canon of Scripture? [Revelation 20]



2015-12-04
The Apostle Paul: Is it true Paul tried to preach in his own prowess at first, just trying to be intellectual, his own knowledge, but wasn't spirit-filled, & came out of Athens sort've deflated, but that in 1 Corinthians 2, he completely changed his approach to how he preached, to preach Jesus & Him crucified only? Is this true? [Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 2:2]
Paul after his conversion: Was Paul in seclusion from preaching after his conversion in Damascus for several years? [Galatians 1:15-24, 2:1]


2015-10-21
Church History & Church Fathers: Who is the first Church father that you attribute spiritualizing Scripture to, especially eschatology? [Romans 2:28-29, Romans 9 - 11]



2015-10-12
Ekklesia - Calling out of or Congregation: Abraham was called out of his country, Israel being called out of Egypt, we are supposed to be as the new spiritual Israel called out of the world.
Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil: Is there another place in the Bible that references the Tree of the knowledge of good & evil? [Genesis 2:17, 3:1-24]


2015-10-12
New (Spiritual) Israel: Is there any Scripture in the Bible where it talks about the New Israel & not Ethnic Israel? [Romans 11:25-28, 2:28, Philippians 3:3, Galatians 3:28, 6:16]



2015-09-03
Spirit & Truth: We have to worship God in Spirit & in Truth, so what does that mean? Was He changing how it was done right then because how could they do that up to that point since there were no regenerated Christians yet? [John 14:23-24]
Moving in & out of the Spirit: Is it possible to have the Spirit in you one day & then out the next, in & out, in & out, in & out?


2015-08-21
No Resurrection, Most Miserable: If there was no resurrection, WHY would we be so pitied? [1 Corinthians 15:17-19]
Spiritual Bodies: Why are we pitied though? We could be in Heaven in spiritual bodies?


2015-07-29
Holy Spirit: Can Steve please explain Romans 8:1-4? Walking in the Spirit, that'd be different than walking according to the requirements of the law, so what did Paul mean by the righteousness of the law?



2015-07-15
Religion vs Being Spiritual: We need to leave the Church religion & just have a relationship w/ Jesus, & if you were to believe the correct Gospel Message, you wouldn't be in any institutional church. What does Steve think of that idea?



2015-05-26
The Israel of God: In [Galatians 6:16], is this talking about literal, ethnic Israel, or the Christian Church itself, when Paul says, "the Israel of God"?



2015-05-01
The Spiritual vs the Physical: What is the difference between the Spirit & the Physical?



2015-03-26
Bible interpretation in James: "Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?" James 4:5 What does it mean? [James 4:5]



2014-12-24
Carnal Warfare & Spiritual Warfare: In Romans 7 Paul seems to say there's warfare between the Carnal Nature & the Spiritual Nature, but in Ephesians he says we aren't war with our flesh. [Romans 7, Ephesians 6:1-12, 2 Cortinthians 10 :3]



2014-12-16
Dead in Sins & Trespasses: Caller contends that only the act of God can make a sinner become alive & not spiritually dead in their trespasses, but Steve contends that ANYONE can repent & come to God & become alive. [Ephesians 2:1, Genesis 20, Luke 15:11-32]



2014-12-15
Spiritual Fornication: I need a biblical definition for spiritual fornication. Some groups feel that if you go to another group, you are committing spiritual fornication.



2014-11-17
Spiritually Dead: Does it say anywhere that the spirit dies? People actually think their spirit is dead. Isn't that metaphor wrong? Paul say that we are "dead in trespasses & sins". [James 2;28, Ephesians 1:1-2, Romans 7:9]
Regeneration & Reconciliation: Does Regeneration mean that we are being Reconciled?


2014-08-14
Memorial Service: Is it necessary to have a Memorial Service?
Meat, not Milk: Caller feels that Steve needs to teach more of the meat of the gospel more than the milk of it. [1 Corinthians 3:1-3]
Steve's books on Hell & Revelation: Caller thinks Steve taking the time write books on irrelevant topics such as Hell & Revelation was a waste of time.

2014-08-06
Pastoral (Spiritual) Covering: Someone with that much power over you, how is that biblical?
Belial: What does the name/term, "Belial" mean?
Deliverance from Reoccurring Dreams: What does Steve think of reoccurring dreams or nightmares the caller is having?

2014-04-22
Church Fathers & Spiritualizing Scripture: When did the Church Fathers start taking the spiritualizing scripture approach more than taking it literally?



2014-04-01
KJV & NIV: The NIV makes things clearer than the KJV sometimes (in reference to another call).
Spiritualizing Scripture: When's it okay or not okay to Spiritualize or Allegorize Scripture?


2014-02-21
"Earthly things": "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?", what does Jesus mean when He says "earthly things"? [John 3:12]
Being led by the Holy Spirit: Caller believes the Holy Spirit has been leading her to study things she then hears immediately on the radio show.


2014-02-17
Understanding Romans 7: Can you please help understand Romans 7? Is Paul talking about himself, after his conversion? [Romans 6-8, Galatians 5:16]



2013-10-25
Paul Pre-conversion Experience: Isn't Romans 7 talking about Paul's pre conversion experience? Are there 3 different levels of people, the natural, unregenerate kind, the carnal Christian & the Spiritual Christian? [Romans 7:14-15, Romans 8:6, 1 Corinthians 3:1]



2013-09-30
Millennium: Are they talking about the Millenium in Micah? [Micah 4:3, Isaiah 2, Revelation 20, Romans 14:17]
"Coming to Zion": What about "coming to Zion"? [Hebrews 12:22]


2013-09-16
Michael the Buddhist Having a relationship with Jesus, becoming more spiritual, will make the things that happen here, make everything else secondary...michael saying this even though he hasn't converted to Christianity....yet.



2013-09-11
Spiritually Dead, Sick or Well: Would Steve say that a man is born spiritually dead, spiritually sick or spiritually well?



2013-08-26
Body, Soul & Spirit: Are the "soul" & the "spirit" the same thing? [Genesis 2:7]



2013-07-26
Crushing Satan: Was Paul just giving his opinion when he said that God would crush satan under our feet soon? What does "soon" mean? [Romans 16:20]
Revival to Reverse Culture Trend: Revivals change things for the better, so can we get one started by intercessory prayer & sharing the gospel?


2013-04-30
Church in the Last Days: Do we need to be in church in the last days? [Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 18:20, I John 5:1].
Offering Sacrifices to God Now: How do we offer sacrifices to God today? [ I Peter 2:5, Hebrews 13:15, Philippians 4:12-23, Romans 12:1].


2013-03-13
Chakras: Chakras are discussed from a Buddhist perspective. Are Chakras more biological or spiritual?
Jesus in the Old Testament: Is Jesus prophesied in the Old Testament? [Isaiah 53].
Jewish Tradition of "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW): What does the Jewish tradition make of the "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW)" in Isaiah 53? [Isaiah 53:6-8].

2013-03-07
Spiritual vs Physical Application of Prophesy: Since there are spiritual references to Zion, Israel, the temple, last days, etc., also going to see a physical and geographical fulfillment?
"All Israel Will be Saved": How will "all Israel will be saved" ? [Romans 9:23, Romans 9:27, Isaiah 10, Romans 11:17, Romans 11:26].
Third Temple & Abomination of Desolation: Will a third temple be built and is the" abomination of desolation" in our hearts? [2 Thessalonians 2:4, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15, Luke 21:20, I Corinthians 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 6:19-20].

2013-03-01
Steve's Income: Caller commends Steve for defending his ministry and income methods.
Over-spiritualizing & Disagreeable: Other Christians who are disagreeable, critical, or who think they are the ones that are right (particularly on Steve Gregg).


2013-02-05
Applying same Scripture Different Ways: There really is no universal way to apply the same passage of Scripture for everyone....it might mean something else to someone else. Do you think that might be true? (Spiritualizing Scripture)
God Speaking to us: Can God speak to us apart from the what He says in the Scripture? Is it possible He might ever tell us something CONTRARY to what the Scripture said?


2013-01-28
Walking in the Spirit: Suggestions on ways to walk in the Spirit.
The Movie, Harvey: Have you ever seen the movie called, "Harvey"? It's an object lesson to how to be able to "walk in the Spirit" practically.


2013-01-28
Walking in the Spirit: If you walk in the Spirit, you won't gratify the carnal nature, but how do you put that in practical terms?



2013-01-21
Doubting Thomas & Spiritual Realities: Doubting Thomas believed after he had evidence, but we have to believe by faith, & we get to see the whole picture now of Salvation unlike the people of the Old Testament.
Knowing God's Will even through Adversity: How are we supposed to know if it God's will or not to do something when we might be encountering roadblock after roadblock & not clear open doors?
Obedience: We need to obey what we the Holy Spirit is telling us to do is the key thing.

2012-01-13
"John the Baptist" & "Spirt of Elijah:" Can you explain the relationship between "John the Baptist" and the "Spirit of Elijah?"[Malachi 4:4, Luke 21:20ff, Luke 1:17, Matthew 11:14, 1 Corinthians 2:14].
Elijah - "They Did Not Recognize Him:" What about the passage where Jesus is said to be Elijah, "but they did not know Him?" [Matthew 11:11-14, Matthew 17:12].

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