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Topic: Blood (or Bloodshed)

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2024-04-23
Blood & Flesh Symbolism: Is not the reference to flesh and blood in John 6, a very different context than in the Last Supper? [John 6:53-58, John 6:40, John 6:63].



2024-03-28
Drinking Blood, Eating Flesh: Would you comment on the passage where it is said one must drink blood and eat flesh or we won't see the Kingdom of Heaven? Rec: Debates with Catholics at the website. [John 6:53-56, John 6:40, John 6:63, John 4:4].



2024-03-05
The Cleansing Blood: Could you talk about the cleansing blood of Jesus from a scientific angle? [Leviticus 17:11, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7].



2024-02-20
Human Blood Sacrifice: Isn't it a contradiction that a human blood sacrifice was required for salvation when God undeniably hates human sacrifice? [Psalm 50:5, Hosea 6:6, Isaiah 1:12-15, Malachi 1:7-10, Proverbs 21:27, John 15:13-14].



2024-02-13
The Blood of Abel: Why is the blood of Abel included with the Pharisees' guilt? [Matthew 13:34-35].
Odd Verse in its Context in Luke: It seems like the verse in Luke 16 about marriage and divorce is out of place. Is it a segue to something that I am missing? [Luke 16:18].


2024-02-02
Communion-Literal Blood: Didn't they restrict the drinking of blood? [Acts 11:4-10].
Emulating Jesus by Following Jewish Tradition: How do you respond to someone who says that one must do everything Jesus did, like keeping the Passover? [1 John 2:4, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 2:21].


2024-01-09
Mary's Blood & Genetics: Did Jesus have Mary's blood (and DNA)?
Original Sin & Immaculate Conception: Doesn't the Bible say that we are all born in sin (original sin)?


2023-10-19
Blood Sacrifice for Atonement: Why is the spilling of blood the only solution for atonement? [Leviticus 17:11].



2023-10-13
Jesus & the Blood Sacrifice: What do you think about someone who loves Jesus, but does call herself for a Christian, on the basis of the requirement of a blood sacrifice? [Matthew 20:28, John 5:46-47, Hosea 6:6, 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 50:1].



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].



2023-10-03
Verses Missing from Oldest Manuscripts: How do I teach the verses in 1 John that were not in some of the older manuscripts? [1 John 5:6-8, Romans 8:16-19, John 12:28-36, John 19:33-34, John 3:5].



2023-09-07
Human Sacrifice in Christianity: How is it that Christianity would accommodate human sacrifice and bloodshed? [Hebrews 9:22, Deuteronomy 12:29-31, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Numbers 21:8-9].



2023-09-01
The Body of the Risen Jesus: When Jesus rose from the dead, was His body physical or a spiritual body? [Luke 24:39, Leviticus 17:11, Philippians 3:21].



2023-05-24
Blood Sacrifice: Why did God require a "blood sacrifice," like the pagans? [Genesis 3:21, Genesis 4:4, Genesis 8:20-22, Romans 3:23, Revelation 13:8].



2023-05-02
Three Witnesses-Water, Blood, Spirit: What do you think of my thoughts about the witnesses; water, the blood and the Spirit?



2023-05-02
The Water, the Spirit & the Blood: Would you talk about "the Water, the Spirit, and the Blood" in scripture? [1 John 5:6-8, John 15:27, John 19:34]. (Caller's audio is very poor.)



2023-03-29
Sacrifice for Sin for Those That Came Before: What happened to all those that came before Jesus shed His blood, regarding the required shedding of blood for sacrifice? [Hebrews 9:22, Hebrew 10:4].
Forgiven, but Facing the Judgment of Works: If Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, why are we going to have to be held accountable for our deeds? How do we have to answer for our deeds? [John 1:29, Hebrews 10:4, Hebrews 9:22, James 3:2].


2023-03-09
"Pleading of the Blood": What is the application of "pleading the blood" for a believer today? [Revelation 12:11, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7].



2023-03-08
The "Person" of the Trinity: What word would you prefer for describing the "persons" for the parts of the trinity?
The Water, Spirit & the Blood: What is the meaning of "the water, spirit and the blood" in 1 John? [1 John 5:7-8].


2022-12-15
The Real Blood & Flesh of Jesus at Communion: What is the right way to think about the body and blood of Jesus at the Last Supper? is it literal or symbolic? Are we in danger if we don't do it correctly, or believe about it a certain way? [1 Corinthians 11:25-26, Luke 22:18-20, John 13:1-15, Mark 14:22-25].



2022-11-04
The Last Supper (Communion or Eurcharist): Was Jesus talking about the "Lord's Supper in John 6? [John 6:53-56, John 5:24, John 6:40, John 4:14, John 7:37-39, I Corinthians11:17-34, John 11:11-14, John 4:32, John 2:19-20, John 3:4, John 6:63].



2022-10-11
Eucharist's Symbolims: Does this verse prove that the Eurcharist is symbolic, rather than symbolic? [John 6:57, John 4:10, 2 Samuel 23:15, I Chronicles 11:17, I Kings 22:27].
The King James Version: Is not the King James Version a special translation above all others in preserving God's word?


2022-07-07
Christians in War: How can any Christian fight in war, shedding the blood of innocents? [Genesis 9:6, Romans 13, Mark 12:31].



2022-05-18
Do Jews Need Jesus?: How do I respond to those who think that as a Jew they do not need Jesus, but feel that it is sufficient that they have the Father? [Jeremiah 31:31-33, Leviticus 17:11, Leviticus 16].



2021-12-20
Vengeance of the Saints: Was the time of vengeance described in Revelation 6 about when Jesus comes back? [Revelation 6:10, Matthew 23:34, Matthew 23:29].
Do Not Resist Evil Men: How should one explain the scripture to not "resist and evil man"? [Matthew 5:39, James 5:6, Matthew 5:44].


2021-12-13
Jehovah Witnesses Restrictions: Could you comment on the Jehovah Witness beliefs about not celebrating holidays, having blood transfusions, and flying a American flag? [Romans 14:5, Acts 15:29].



2021-12-02
Jesus Advocating for Us: Is Jesus advocating for us in heaven now, and what is it that He is advocating? [Revelation 12:11, I Thessalonians 4:14].



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].



2021-10-18
Sexual Relations While on Wife's Menstrual Period: Is a Christian man supposed to be having sexual relations with his wife when she is on her menstrual period?



2021-10-01
The Eucharist (Communion): Do you think that The Eucharist is really the sharing of His word, even in such a discussion we are having right now? [John 6, John 2, John 3, John 11, John 6:63, John 6:40, John 6:54, Deuteronomy 16:3, I Corinthians 11:27].



2021-09-17
The "Body & Blood" for Eternal Life: Do you need to receive the "body and blood" of Christ in order to receive eternal life?
Church Attendance Required: Do you have to attend church? [Hebrews 10:25]
Eucharist (Communion) Symbolism: What is the symbolism of the body and blood of the Eucharist (Communion)?

2021-06-03
Literal Events in the Bible Stories: Am I supposed to take the stories of Samson catching 300 foxes and killing 1000 men, literally, as with the descriptions of the events of the plagues, etc.? [Judges 15:4-15, Exodus 7:22].



2021-05-25
'Four Blood Moons" & Jewish Traditions: What verses could I share with those that are really excited about the coming "four blood moons" and "Shemitah"? [Ephesians 4:14].



2021-01-07
Tracing Blood Lines: Do you have any resources for tracing ancient bloodlines that trace to modern times?



2020-11-24
Blood Spoken of Frequently in Scripture: Why does the Bible speak so much about blood? [Leviticus 17:1, Hebrews 9:22].
The Baptist Denomination: What are the pros and cons of the Baptist denomination?


2020-11-19
Sweating Blood: Do you think that one can actually sweat blood (hematidrosis)? [Luke 22:43-44].



2020-11-12
Is an Embryo Alive: Where does it say in the Bible that the embryo is living? [Luke 1:41, Leviticus 17:11].
Baby Dies in Womb, Where Does it Go: If a baby dies in the womb, does it go into another body for another chance to live?


2020-10-27
Spirit, Water & Blood: What is the spirit, water, and blood mention in I John? [I John 5:7, John 12, John 19].



2020-05-26
Jews without a Blood Sacrifice: How do Jews get around the biblical statements requiring the shedding of blood for them to practice their religion? [Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 17:11, Leviticus 16].



2020-05-21
The Eucharist (Communion Memorial): Could you help me sort the various views of the Eucharist (Communion), and what if I can't decide? What then, would the ramifications be of perhaps being wrong? (Acts 10).
The Eucharist (Communion Memorial): What would the ramifications and consequences being mistaken about the Eucharist?
The Eucharist & Church Membership: How can I join a church if I am not sure what happens at the Eucharist, if their statement of faith is specific about it? [I Corinthians 1].

2020-05-14
Pour Out My Spirit On All Flesh: Do you think that the verses about pouring out my spirit on all flesh is for the future? [Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17].



2020-05-14
The Water & The Blood: What do you think that the water and the blood stand for in I John 5? Does the blood represent baptism? [I John 5:6-8, John 4, 15, 19, I Corinthians 15}



2020-05-08
Types & Antitype-The Flood & Baptism: Could it be that The Flood as a type, and baptism as its antitype, also be seen as baptism as a type of being washed in the blood of Jesus?



2020-04-30
Whose Blood in Revelation: Whose blood is on the robe in Revelation 19 - Jesus, Martyrs, or enemies? [Revelation 19:13, Isaiah 63:1-3]



2020-04-20
Steve Gregg on Other Shows: Caller comments on hearing and seeing Steve on Roger Marsh radio show and on the History Channel.
Foreshadowing, Double Fulfillments, & Types for Revelation: Do you discount foreshadowing, double fulfillments and typing relative to the book of Revelation?
Bloodbath & Horses Bridles In Revelation: Where do you see the bloodbath described as deep as horses bridles as being fulfilled in Revelation? [Revelation 19 end, 14:20].

2020-03-30
Plea the Blood of Jesus: Is it wrong to "plea the blood of Jesus" over your house or other goods?
Plea the Blood of Jesus: Is is wrong to "plea the blood of Jesus" over your house or other goods? [Revelation 12:11].
Distancing Oneself from One's Family Member: Is is wrong to distance myself from my brother, if I don't think he is a good influence around my family?

2020-03-24
Cain's Sacrifice Not Accepted by God: Why didn't God accept Cain's sacrifice? [Hebrews 11, Romans 10:17, Luke 11:50-51, Genesis 4].



2020-03-18
Resisting To the Point of Bloodshed: Could you give some commentary on this verse in Hebrews about about resisting to the point of shedding blood? [Hebrews 12:4].



2020-02-13
Dispensationalism & Blood Sacrifices: Does Dispensationalism teach that there will be blood sacrifices reinstituted in a new temple? [Zechariah 14].
Pre-Wrath Rapture: Is the Pre-Wrath View of the Rapture really just a twist on Dispensationalism?
Hebrew Roots & Dispensationalism: Is Dispensationalism related to the Hebrew Roots Movement?

2019-09-13
Idolatry, eating food that were sacrificed, meat that was strangled: In China, one still often gets their goods given to them at the stores in little idols. Is that a concern for the Christian?
Eating Blood: What about eating blood and the law for Christians today?


2019-06-05
Blood Sacrifice: Why did God choose to require a blood sacrifice? [Leviticus 17:11].



2019-02-04
Eucharist: During the Eucharist, why does it matter if the wine & the bread turn into the actual blood & body of Jesus & why do people believe that happens?



2019-01-23
Overcoming the Accuser: How can one in a practical way overcome the accuser by the blood? [Revelation 12:10-11].



2019-01-09
Jesus' Blood: Where did Jesus take his blood, and why? [Hebrews 9:12].



2018-10-30
Water & Blood: When it's talking about the water & blood, what does this mean? What does this whole passage of Scripture mean? [1 John 5:6-8]



2017-11-30
Pleading the Blood: Pleading the blood of the Lamb, can you expound on the meaning of this? [Revelation 12:10-11, 1 John 1:6, Ephesians 1:7]



2017-10-03
Power in the Blood: Did Jesus take some of His blood w/ Him to heaven to show His Father? [Hebrews 9:6-15]



2017-07-31
Christ' Blood Different than Ours: With the life being in the blood, was Jesus' blood different than ours?



2017-07-19
Fornication, Idol Worship, Strangled Animals & Blood: In Acts it talks about fornication, idol worship, no strangled animals & abstaining from blood, & I can understand not doing 2 of them but what about no blood & no strangled animals? What does that have to do with the Gentiles? [Acts 15]
The Millennium: What are the differing views about the Millennium? What are yours? I understand you are an Amillenialist?


2017-07-12
Cain's Sacrifice not Accepted: Why was Cain's sacrifice not accepted?



2017-07-07
The Blood & Fat: I was reading Leviticus, & there's a lot of talk of blood there, & wondering why God was so specific w/ what to do w/ the blood & fat. [Leviticus]



2017-01-18
Refusing Blood Transfusions: Someone telling the caller that taking blood transfusions is wrong because it says to abstain from blood, so to refuse to take them or do them like the Jehovah's Witnesses refuse to do. [Acts 15:29]



2016-12-27
Calvinism: Can you be a Calvinist & still have a non-traditional view of hell?
Water & Blood from Jesus' body: What is the significance of the blood & the water coming out of the body of Jesus? [John 19:34]


2016-08-23
Sex During Menstruation: Is it okay to have sexual intercourse during menstruation because of the blood unclean like it was in the Old Testament?



2016-07-05
Pleading the Blood: Can you explain what "pleading the blood" means?



2016-06-15
Water & Blood in 1 John: Caller tries to give an analogy of child birth, water breaks, & a lot of blood, so maybe it's just talking about physical birth? [1 john 5:6]
Born to Win Ministries: Have you ever heard of Ronald L. Dart & "Born to Win" ministries?


2016-02-19
No More Repentance Required: since we are under grace, once we accept Jesus we no longer have to pray for forgiveness? Is that true?
Shedding of Blood: Why was the shedding of blood necessary?


2015-08-26
Blood Transfusions: There's a group (JWs) that says we should NOT take Blood Transfusions. Is there anything against doing that? [Acts 15:20, 29]



2015-04-02
Tetrad Blood Moons: All these Blood Moons that everyone is talking about, they aren't even visible in Israel this year, so why the hysteria!



2014-12-29
Animal Sacrifice (follow-up): Why was it even necessary to have a blood animal sacrificial system? [Matthew 20:28, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24-25]



2014-12-29
Animal Sacrifice: Why did God say He didn't really want animal sacrifice in Hosea, but then lay out a detailed plan of how to do them in Leviticus? [Hosea 6:6, Leviticus 1-7]



2014-12-16
Judgment Day & the Christian: As a Christian, do we need to have any fear of the judgment on Judgment Day even though we were washed in the Blood of Christ? [1 Peter 1:2, 17-19]
Death: What happens to us as soon we die? Do we go immediately to Heaven?


2014-12-10
Covenant: What is the significance of the Blood in the Old & New Covenants?
Jesus' Imminent Return: Is Jesus' return imminent? [2 Thessalonians 2]


2014-08-01
Blood of the Martyrs: "The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seed of the Church". Who said that, & what does it mean? I know it's not in the Bible.



2014-05-12
Computer literacy Programs: Libraries give lessons on how to use a computer.
Skin of the animal required blood of animal: Even the animal skins that Adam & Eve got from God, that required blood from the animal.


2014-05-12
Blood for Atonement: Is Blood necessary for the atonement of sins? Some say it's not necessary, so they Jesus sacrifice was null & void. What do you think? [Leviticus 5:11]



2014-04-02
Goats & Bulls & Justification by Faith: It says that the Blood of Goats & Bulls never really justified the people of the OT, so how were they justified? Still by faith also? [Hebrews 9:13-10:18, Romans 4, 1 Peter 3:18-20, Romans 3:25]



2014-03-27
Jehovah's Witness & Heaven: Is heaven up in the sky or does it become the new earth?
Kingdom of God: The Flesh & Blood will not inherit the Kingdom of God. [1 Corinthians 15, Colossians 1:13,
Being like Angels in heaven: So what does it mean we are going to be like angels in heaven? No longer married?

2014-02-17
Children's status before age of accountability: Conversation about children before the age of accountability, & was Adam's sin passed down to us just by the transmission of Blood & we needed Jesus' pure blood to die for us?



2013-08-22
Blood on our Hands: Was this directed to only the people during Ezekiel's time or for every Christian, warning people to repent? Ezekiel 3:19-21]
Render all their Evil Back to Babylon: Why would God pay back to Babylon what they did to Jerusalem when God was using them as a judgment against Israel? Jeremiah 51:24, Isaiah 10]


2013-07-05
Persecutions in the Book of James: Do we have any idea what trials or persecutions the Book of James was specifically talking about? [James 1:1]
Eating Unclean Animals: When did Peter's Vision about the sheet involving unclean animals relate to the council about avoiding blood, strangled animals & meats sacrificed to idols? [Acts 15:23-29]
Prophets-Judas & Silas: John the Baptist was the last of the Old Testament prophets, but two new prophets follow; Judas & Silas. Are there more prophets? [Acts 15:22]

2013-05-22
Communion (or Eucharist) Memorial: What is the real presence of Jesus in the ritual communion memorial? [Matthew 18:20, John 6:54-56].
Cannibalism: Do you think the verse in John 6 helps clarify a position on cannibalism? [John 6:54-56, Acts 10:9-16].


2013-04-22
Jesus Came by Water & the Blood: What is meant when scripture indicates that Jesus came by water and blood, and why does some manuscripts add some words? [I John 5:6-8, John 19:34, John 15:26].


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