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| 2024-04-19 |
The Emphasis on Eternal Life or Heaven:
Why do you say that even if there were no heaven, you would still serve God? Isn't the Bible full of references to the future life? [1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17]. |
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| 2024-04-05 |
Recognizing Pride in Oneself:
How does one recognize pride in themselves? [Proverbs 13:10, Philippians 2:1-4]. |
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| 2024-01-26 |
2 Timothy & Disagreement Among Believers:
Is 2 Timothy Paul's last writing? In light of 2 Timothy, if we are involved in discussions about scripture, is it "wrangling" over words? [2 Timothy 4:6-8. 2 Timothy 2:14, Proverbs 27:17, Isaiah 28:10-13, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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| 2023-11-22 |
Agnostic Considers God a Serial Killer:
Is not God a serial killer for not intervening in this terrible world where people have to die? Should He not be held accountable for all the suffering? [Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18]. |
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| 2023-11-09 |
Correcting Others:
How does one know when it is appropriate to step in and correct another? [Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 7:3-5, Galatians 6:1]. |
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| 2023-10-05 |
"Teacher" or "Father" (Using Titles):
Was the directive to not call anyone "father" or "teacher" ("rabbi") only relevant to the time in which He was speaking, but now we can now call our teachers by their title? [Matthew 23:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15]. |
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| 2023-08-31 |
Living Sinless Lives:
Because of our sin nature, do we all have to sin? |
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| 2023-07-12 |
Self-hatred:
What does the Bible say about self-hatred? [Philippians 2, Romans 12:10, Philemon 1:6, Romans 7:18, Job 10:1-2, Romans 12:3. |
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| 2023-06-29 |
An Egocentric God:
How would you respond to someone who says that God is totally self-interested and egotistical, expecting everything to be about worshipping Him? [Psalm 113:6, Psalm 8:3-9]. |
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| 2023-06-06 |
Joy (Jesus, Others, You):
What do you think about Christian psychologists saying that the acronym JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) is wrong? They say it should be "Jesus, Yourself, and Others" last. Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change." [Ephesians 5:28-32, John 13:34, 1 John 3:16, Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10]. |
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| 2023-06-01 |
Dying to Self:
In the book, "The Crucified Self" by Tozer, "dying to self" is described as a necessity; can you explain? [Galatians 2:20, Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 16:24]. |
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| 2023-05-23 |
Book-Silva Mind Control:
What do you think of the book, "Silva Mind Control?" [John 8:36]. |
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| 2023-05-11 |
Self-Improvement Techniques:
As a Christian, is it acceptable to practice self-improvement techniques, like the "power of positive thinking" and such? [Jeremiah 2:13, Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31-32]. |
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| 2023-03-03 |
Forgiveness of One's Self:
How do I know if I have forgiven myself for my sins against God? [Mark 11:25, Philippians 3:14-15]. |
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| 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? |
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| 2023-01-19 |
God's Relationship with Himself:
Does God love Himself because He understands Himself? |
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| 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]. |
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| 2022-12-30 |
Marriage-a Good Thing:
Why is traditional marriage a good thing and worth defending? And why is it under attack? [Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 5:2, Matthew 19:4, Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:25, Hebrews 8:2, Matthew 19:9]. |
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| 2022-12-14 |
A Non-Christian Employer:
Should a Christian return the money they were paid, if they find that they have worked for a company that promotes New Age ideas? "Enneagram" Personality Tests: Can the "doctrines of demons" just be that which distracts us from God, such as the personality tests called "enneagrams"? [2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
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| 2022-11-21 |
"Sin Nature":
If Adam & Eve were created without a "sin nature", but yet they still sinned, then what is the difference to be with or without it? [Romans 7:23, John 8:34]. |
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| 2022-10-07 |
Elijah's Ministry:
Caller recommends that Michael, the Buddhist, study the story of Elijah, and the raising of the widow's son. [I Kings 17:17-24]. Giving Up Your Salvation for Another: What do you think about the idea of giving up one's own salvation for others to be saved? [Romans 9:3]. |
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| 2022-10-04 |
Deny Yourself-Take Up Your Cross:
Does the verse " deny yourself. Take up your cross and follow me" mean that it is required for salvation? [Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23, Luke 6:40]. |
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| 2022-09-16 |
Pride:
Is pride always sinful, or is there a good pride? |
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| 2022-09-13 |
Unforgiven Fornication:
How does one know if they have gone to far and perhaps forgiven sin is no longer possible? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 5:1 I John 1:7-9, I John 2:1]. |
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| 2022-08-24 |
Destined to Hell:
Do you think some people are born evil and are destined to hell? |
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| 2022-08-19 |
Worship Music:
Comment about the nature of worship music and the various styles, often seemingly overly self-focused in today's churches. |
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| 2022-08-12 |
Keith Green:
Was Keith Green as intense as he appeared? Take Up Your Cross & Deny Yourself: Could you expand on the verse "take up your cross & deny yourself?" [Luke 9:23]. [Editor's Note: After the break, Steve corrects |
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| 2022-08-04 |
"Deny Yourself":
What does it mean to "deny yourself and take up your cross?" [Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24-26, I Timothy 6:17, James 1:17]. Death & God's Will: Does God make the decision when we will die? [Pslam 34:7, Luke 21:18]. |
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| 2022-06-22 |
Suicide:
Caller share an alternate perspective on suicide. Forsaking Your Family for Christ: What context would understand the verse about one who would forsake their family members for Christ's sake? [Matthew 19:29]. |
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| 2022-06-13 |
Sin at the Creation:
Were people sinful at creation? Do we sin because of Adam's sin? My Sinfulness & My Obligation: How much am I responsible for my sin, and how muchis grace? What are my obligations? [John 3:19, Titus 2:14, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Deuteronomy 6:4-7]. Our Own Sinfulness vs Paying for the Sins of Ancestors: Why do we have to pay for our ancestor's sin? [Matthew 16:24-26]. |
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| 2022-06-13 |
Sin at the Creation:
Were people sinful at creation? Do we sin because of Adam's sin? My Sinfulness & My Obligation: How much am I responsible for my sin, and how muchis grace? What are my obligations? [John 3:19, Titus 2:14, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Deuteronomy 6:4-7]. Our Own Sinfulness vs Paying for the Sins of Ancestors: Why do we have to pay for our ancestor's sin? [Matthew 16:24-26]. |
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| 2022-06-10 |
The Dangers of the "Word of Faith" ("Name it & Claim it", "Health & Wealth", "Prosperity Doctrine"):
How detrimental is teaching the Word of Faith doctrine (Health & Wealth, Prosperity Doctrine, etc.)? And could we disprove it simply on other terms, even without scripture? [Galatians 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Timothy 4:20, Luke 14:33, Matthew 8:20]. |
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| 2022-05-18 |
What Must I Do to be Saved?:
What must I do to be saved? Recommends "Empire of the Risen Son", Vol.1; "There is Another King" & Volume 2;" All the King's Men." [John 5:23, I Corinthians 6:19, Romans 10:9]. |
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| 2022-04-14 |
Loving God and Others:
What do you think about my take on loving God, self, and others? [Ephesians 5:29, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 7:12, Philippians 2:3]. |
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| 2022-04-04 |
Being "Bold" and Being "Meek":
How do we manage two different things Jesus taught about being both "bold", but also "meek"? [Matthew 11:29, Acts 4:23-31]. Leaving Mormonism (LDS): How do I deal with the moral conflict in not submitting to the authority (lack of humility) when leaving the Mormon church? Mormonism vs. Following Jesus: Former Mormon encourages: Please let Mormons know what it looks like to follow Jesus, instead of Mormonism, because they so often abandon God altogether and become atheists? Show them the alternative. |
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| 2022-04-01 |
Repentance:
What does it really mean to "repent"? [Mark 1:15, Luke 13:3-5]. Worldliness & Entertainment: Does "not loving the world" allow for enjoying various entertainments, like sports? [I John 2:15-17, I Timothy 6:17]. |
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| 2022-03-31 |
Satan's Access to Our Minds:
How much access does Satan have to our minds? Speaking to Satan:: Should we address Satan directly? [Revelation 12:11]. Flesh Vs Satan Tempting Us: How do we know when it is the Devil vs our own flesh tempting us? [Matthew 12:26, Acts 17:30]. |
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| 2022-03-21 |
Evangelizing Homosexuals & Lesbians:
How do I approach a homosexual or lesbian and share the love of God? [Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5]. |
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| 2022-02-18 |
Forgiving Oneself:
Is there anything in the Bible about "forgiving oneself"? |
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| 2022-02-01 |
Defining Transformation:
How would you explain "transformation" to a young person? [2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:27, I John 3:2, I Corinthians 15:49, Hebrews 2:5]. |
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| 2022-01-10 |
Salvation & the Body of Christ:
At the point of salvation, when one has repented and submitted, is that person now part of the body of Christ? The Lord's Prayer: Where does the prayer come from that says, "Thy will, no my will, be done"? More in Line with God's Will: Does our will become more conformed to God's will? |
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| 2022-01-10 |
Salvation & the Body of Christ:
At the point of salvation, when one has repented and submitted, is that person now part of the body of Christ? The Lord's Prayer: Where does the prayer come from that says, "Thy will, no my will, be done"? More in Line with God's Will: Does our will become more conformed to God's will? |
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| 2021-12-20 |
Suicide-Access to Heaven:
Is it true that anyone who commits suicide will not get into heaven? [I John 3:15, I Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2021-12-17 |
Public Prayer:
What do you think about public prayer and what Jesus had to say about it? [Matthew 6:6]. |
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| 2021-12-01 |
Baptism of the Holy Spirit:
Would this align with your view of the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" if described as an emptying of our lives from "self" which allows for the further "filling" of the Holy Spirit? [Romans 8:16, Ephesians 5:18, Acts 1:5]. |
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| 2021-11-24 |
Righteousness Encouraged or Not:
What does this passage mean in Ecclesiastes that seems to suggest to not be overly righteous? [Ecclesiastes 7:15-18, Ecclesiastes 9:5, Hebrews 6:1]. |
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| 2021-11-18 |
Pursuit of Buddhism & Self Awareness:
Buddhist caller shares his conviction to measure things according to his heart and to assess by self. |
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| 2021-11-01 |
Overly Focused on Eschatology:
Why are so many Christians so overly interested in eschatology? [Luke 19:13, Acts 1:7, I Thessalonians 5:1, Colossians 3:17, I Corinthians 10:31]. Rise of the Antichrist: Why do so many believe that Christians need to be raptured before the antichrist can rise, when so many evil leaders have risen in history? [John 16:33, 2 Thessalonians 16:33] |
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| 2021-10-13 |
Why Not Abandon Faith and Pursue One's Own Happiness:
How should a young person respond to contemporay culture's encouragement to abandon one's faith and pursue happiness? Pursuing God Over Earthly Pleasure: How does one convince others that pursuing God is more fulfilling than earthly pleasures? [Luke 9:23, Psalm 16]. Challenges for the Young Today: What do you think this younger generation is facing that is greater than ever before? |
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| 2021-08-16 |
One's Purpose in Life:
Is the idea of finding one's path or "purpose in life", a bit too self-focused and self-interested as typical in modern pop psychology? [Jeremiah 1:5]. Acting On One's Spiritual Gift: If you know your gift is, should you advertise it or just led God open the doors? |