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| 2024-04-24 |
Men's Fellowships in So L.A.:
Are you familiar with any good fellowship groups in the South L.A. area? "Few Are Chosen": In the parable of the wedding feast, what are we to make of the phrase "many are called, but few are chosen?" [Matthew 22:14, Acts 13:46, Romnas 1:16-17]. |
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| 2024-04-24 |
Demons into Swine:
Why did Jesus send the demons into swine and compromise the income of the owners? [Colossians 2:15, Matthew 8:32]. |
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| 2024-04-23 |
Unbelievers Benefits From God:
God seems to help unbelievers who call out to Him, yet refuse to follow Jesus, and yet Scripture says if we reject Jesus we reject God. Can you explain? [Matthew 10:33, Luke 10:16, Exodus 23:5, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 5:45, Luke 23:34-38. |
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| 2024-04-22 |
Doomed, Not Elect:
Am I doomed? Is my failure in the Christian faith and all the bad things happening to me because I am not elect? [Ephesians 1:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14-16, Galatians 3:28-29, Luke 6:13, John 15:16, Matthew 19:21-24, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
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| 2024-04-22 |
Resistance & Violence:
What is your view on non-resistance, government involvement, and violence? [James 4:17, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 26:52]. |
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| 2024-04-19 |
When Shall These Things Be?:
Is Mark mixing references to both A.D.70 and the End of the World? Can you help me sort this chapter out? Rec: Lectures, "The Olivet Discourse" in topical lectures series "When Shall These Things Be?"[Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24:34-36, Luke 17]. |
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| 2024-04-18 |
Full-Preterism (Don Preston):
What is the response from the "full-preterist" regarding "the meek shall inherit the earth?" Rec: "Why Not Full Preterism by Steve Gregg?" [Psalm 37:9-11, Matthew 5:5, Romans 4:13]. |
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| 2024-04-18 |
Daughter of Babylon:
Who is the "Daughter of Babylon (Caldeon)"? [Matthew 23:37, Psalm 137:8]. |
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| 2024-04-18 |
Remarriage Never Allowed:
Is remarriage never allowed, even though divorce allowed? [Matthew 5:32]. |
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| 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]. |
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| 2024-04-17 |
Pearls Before Swine & Missionaries:
Isn't the scripture "do not cast your pearls before swine" telling missionaries to not go to unreached areas that might kill them? [Matthew 7:6]. |
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| 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]. |
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| 2024-04-15 |
Mary's Pregnancy:
When Mary was impregnated, was Jesus then partly human and part God, or all God? [Luke 1:35]. "Built Upon This Rock" (Peter): What is meant by the church being built on this rock? Is he referring to the revelation (confession) of the Apostle Peter? [Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 2:20, Revelation 21:14, 1 Peter 2:5]. |
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| 2024-04-15 |
Salvation in the Old Testament:
How did salvation work for the crippled man who was lowered through the roof, since Jesus has not yet died? [Matthew 9:6, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:25] |
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| 2024-04-15 |
Ten Commandments & the Sabbath:
Is the "Ten Commandments" still in effect, and do we have to keep the Sabbath? [Hebrews 7:12, Hebrews 8:13]. New Creation: After the judgment, will there be another newly created earth, just like Adam and Eve starting over again? [2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:1, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:5]. |
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| 2024-04-12 |
The Fear & Patience of Job:
What is the "patience of Job" and what was the thing that Job most feared? [James 5:11, Matthew 24:13, Job 3:24, Job 2:3]. |
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| 2024-04-12 |
David's Grief & Guilt:
How does grief apply in Psalm 31? What is David saying? [Isaiah 53:4-6, Psalm 31:9-10, Matthew 8:17, John 9:41]. |
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| 2024-04-11 |
Not Worshipping (or Blaspheming) the Holy Spirit:
Are we not to worship the Holy Spirit, or at least not treat the Holy Spirit the same way as we treat God or Jesus? [Matthew 12:31-32]. Joshua's Duty to Annihilate the Anakim: Was Joshua sinning when he didn't wipe out the Anakim (Philistines), or was that part of God's plan? |
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| 2024-04-11 |
The Twelve:
Does "the twelve" always mean the same thing, because sometimes certain ones are missing? [Matthew 19:28, Acts 1:26, Revelation 7:4-8, 2 Corinthians]. |
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| 2024-04-10 |
Keys to the Kingdom & Binding on Earth (Eastern Orthodox Church):
Would you talk about the passage "Keys to the Kingdom" and the "binding and loosing on heaven and earth?" Who is being addressed? What is the application? [Matthew 18:15-18, John 20:21, Matthew 21:28, Ephesians 2:20]. |
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| 2024-04-08 |
Filling of the Spirit of God:
I am not sure if I have been filled with the Spirit. Does this need to happen with the help of another? Can you lead me in the filling of the Spirit of God? Is that biblical? How does one make sure? Rec: Topical series "Charisma and Character." [Ephesians 5:18, Acts 4:31, Acts 10:44, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13]. |
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| 2024-04-08 |
The Wheat and the Tares:
Who are the "tares" in the parable of "The Wheat and the Tares?" [Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 8:12 ]. |
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| 2024-04-05 |
Jesus After His Death in the Tomb:
What did Jesus do after He died and was in the tomb? Recognizing Elijah and Moses: How did the disciples recognize Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration? [Matthew 17:3]. |
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| 2024-04-05 |
Someone Who is Hostile:
What should I do if someone is really hostile to me and now I am avoiding him? I feel as though it is harming my prayer and spiritual life. [Luke 6:20, Matthew 5:44-45, John 15:18-27]. |
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| 2024-04-05 |
Great Commission:
Could the "Great Commission" and the baptism to follow really about immersing people in the teachings of Christ, rather than baptizing in water? [Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 8:36, Acts 10:47, Acts 19:1-7]. |
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| 2024-04-04 |
The Others Raised at the Resurrection:
Do we know have more information about what happened when the other bodies were raised at the time of Jesus' resurrection? [Matthew 27:51-54]. Jesus While Entombed: What do we know about what happened while Jesus was in the tomb? Do we know where He was? |
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| 2024-04-03 |
Ask, Seek, Knock & Come, Take, Learn:
Should we apply the ongoing nature implied by the tense of the Greek verb found in "asking, seeking, knock" to a later reference on the directive to keep on "coming, taking, learning?" [Matthew 7:7, Matthew 11:28]. |
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| 2024-04-02 |
Parable of the Wedding Garment (Guest):
Regarding the Parable of the Wedding Garment/ Guest, am I reading too much into the symbolism? [Matthew 22:1-10, Luke 14:16-24]. Pharisees View of the Messiah: Should the pharisees been able to answer the question asked of them about what they thought about the Messiah? [Matthew 22:41-45, 2 Samuel, Romans 1:3, Psalm 110:1] |
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| 2024-04-02 |
Parable of the Wedding Garment (Guest):
Regarding the Parable of the Wedding Garment/ Guest, am I reading too much into the symbolism? [Matthew 22:1-10, Luke 14:16-24]. Pharisees View of the Messiah: Should the pharisees been able to answer the question asked of them about what they thought about the Messiah? [Matthew 22:41-45, 2 Samuel, Romans 1:3, Psalm 110:1] |
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| 2024-04-01 |
Who Leaves in the Rapture?:
How can we be specific about who goes up in the rapture? Is it the believers or the wicked? [Luke 17:34-37, Matthew 24:39, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20:9]. |
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| 2024-04-01 |
Parables: "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field":
Could you talk about the parables of the "Pearl of Great Price" and the "Treasure in the Field" and the relative symbolism? [Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 8:8-9, Philippians 2:5-8]. |
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| 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]. |
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| 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]. |
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| 2024-03-29 |
Current Events "The Branch":
Caller shows concern about current events and the possible sign of the name of the ship being "The Branch" that hit the bridge. [Matthew 24:44-46, Luke 12:40, Matthew 25:13, Acts 1:7]. |
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| 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]. |
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| 2024-03-29 |
Jesus' Baptism:
Why was Jesus baptized and in what way did it "fulfill all righteousness?" [Matthew 3:15, Mark 1:4-8, Matthew 3:6]. |
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| 2024-03-28 |
Eastern Orthodoxy:
What would you consider reasons not to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy? [Matthew 23:8]. |
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| 2024-03-28 |
Temptation & the Devil Necessary:
Since we need to be tested to grow and mature, does that mean we, as Christians, need the devil? [Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 22:31]. Suicide: If someone who is a professing Christian commits suicide, will they go to heaven? |
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| 2024-03-27 |
3 Days & 3 Nights:
How are the 3 days and 3 nights calculated? And compared to Jonah? [Matthew 12:40, Jonah 2:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 9:31, Luke 24:46]. |
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| 2024-03-27 |
Forgive or Do Not Receive Forgiveness:
What about someone who has been a Christain all their live, but just won't forgive someone? [Matthew 6:14, Matthew 7:21-23, John 6:63-71, John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:34-35, Mark 11:25]. |
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| 2024-03-25 |
"Sign of Son of Man in Heaven":
What does "sign of Son of Man in heaven" refer to? [Matthew 24:30, Daniel 7:13, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 1:21-22 , Philippians 2:9-10, Psalm 110:1]. |
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| 2024-03-22 |
Mystery Babylon & Harlot:
Who is "Mystery Babylon" and "Harlot" were the church, would she have daughters? [Revelation 17-19, Matthew 23:34, Revelation 11:8]. |
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| 2024-03-21 |
Evidence of a True Believer:
What verses would best support that one really is a true believer? [Matthew 7:21-22, Luke 6:46, John 8:30-31, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:9, John 13:34-35]. |
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| 2024-03-19 |
Christians Behaving Badly:
Do you think that sometimes Christians use the "we don't really know their hearts" as a way to excuse their behavior? [Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45, Mark 7:21, Matthew 7:17-18, Romans 7:23, Matthew 18:17]. |
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| 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]. |
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| 2024-03-15 |
Saved People Apostatsizing in Scripture:
Are there examples in the Bible of some who were saved but then fell away? Would Ananias and Sapphira be an example? [2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 6:66, 1 John 2:19, Matthew 7:21]. |
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| 2024-03-15 |
The Prodigal Son and Apostasy:
Regarding "Eternal Security," isn't the Prodigal Son a good example of someone who wandered away, but came back? [Luke 15:11-32]. Satan's Loosing & Deception: How do you reconcile the ordinary activities taking place described in Luke 17 during the little season of the loosed Satan? [Luke 17:27, Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:9, Matthew 24:44]. |
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| 2024-03-14 |
Born Again, Again:
Can a person be born again, again? [1 John 5:11-12, John 15:6, Romans 11:23, 1 John 5:12, Hebrews 6:4-6, Luke 1:37, Mark 10:27, Matthew 19:26, James 5:19-20]. |
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| 2024-03-13 |
Parable of the Sower:
Do you think that the "Parable of the Sower" is teaching that there are two ways to lose your salvation? [Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:1-4, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:4-20]. Understanding Scripture: How do you understand the nuance of just reading the Bible and really understanding, especially when writers like James seem to stretch for the explanation? How do we know when to apply it to then or now? [Acts 15:14-17, Amos 9:11-12]. |
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| 2024-03-13 |
No More Canaanites Contradiction:
Is there any significance to the fact that the Bible says there will be no more Canaanites in the Old Testament, yet Matthew says that Simon was a Canaanite? [Zechariah 14:21, Matthew 10:4]. |