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Topic: Colossians

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2024-03-28
International Fellowship of Christians & Jews: Do you see any conflict with Christians being involved with the organization "International Fellowship of Christians & Jews?" [Colossians 3:17].



2024-03-05
Covenantal Circumcision (Infant Baptism): Could you explain "covenantal circumcision?" [1 Peter 3:21, Romans 2:28-29, Philippians 3:3, Colossians 2:11-13, Genesis 17:14, John 3:5-6].



2024-02-16
Satan Cast Out: "The Prince of this World" is Satan, right? If so, then he is cast out, does that mean his power is reduced? [John 12:31, Revelation 12:9-1, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3, Romans 8:34].
Satan Cast Out: When exactly was Satan going to be cast out? Does this just reduce his power and therefore there is more good in the world? [Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, Luke 10:18, Revelation 20:1-3].


2024-02-13
Serving More: Since I know all that the heavenly Father has done for me, what else can I do, besides share and glorify Him? [Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 10:31].



2024-01-25
Disagreement on Apostasy & Eternal Security: Caller questions and disagrees with Steve's position on eternal security. Rec: Topical lecture series "God's Sovereignty, Man's Salvation." [2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2, John 15, Romans 11:17-22, Colossians 1:23].



2024-01-24
Losing One's Salvation: If one apostatizes after he has become a "new creation," then what does he then become? [2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 11:23].
Regeneration: Isn't salvation (being born again) regeneration? [1 Peter 2:2, Colossians 1:22-23].
God's Mercy vs Man's Participation: If keeping one's salvation depends on man's own ability, then doesn't it nullify God's mercy?

2024-01-16
Hebrew Roots (Messianic, Torah Observance) Movement: Could you talk a little about the Hebrew Roots movement (Torah Observance)? Topical lectures "Hebrew Roots" or "Jewish Roots." [Mark 7:19, John 5:17-18, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 1:8, Galatians 5:4, Mark 7:7-9, Matthew 15:9, Hebrews 8:13].



2023-12-27
Not "Entering the Kingdom": Is the phrase "not entering the Kingdom of God" really referring to becoming a Christian rather than going to heaven? [Matthew 23, Matthew 21:31, Colossians 1:13].



2023-12-27
Various Views of Hell: Is it possible with the "annihilationist" and the "universal reconciliation" views of hell, that we could be misunderstanding God's perspective and His view of justice? Rec: Book, "Three Christian Views of Hell" by Steve Gregg. [2 Peter 3:8-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:11, Colossians 1:20, Ephesians 5:1, Matthew 5:44, Romans 5:10, John 15:13].



2023-12-18
Masonry: What do you think of the organization of Masonry (The Masons)? [Colossians 3:17].



2023-11-09
The Name of Jesus & God: Can we say that Jesus is the name of God on a human level? [John 14:7-10, Colossians 2:9, Matthew 28:19].



2023-10-25
Subservient God: Atheist caller: Is God subservient to anyone? How is it that Jesus, fully God and fully human, could do anything apart from God or have a different will? [1 Corinthians 11:3, Colossians 2:9, John 14:28].
Jesus Feeling Guilt or Remorse: Atheist caller: Do you think that Jesus ever felt guilt or remorse?


2023-10-16
Those Really Searching: What about those that knew about Jesus, but were not really converted, or those that would be saved if they want to know? [Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:19-20, 2 Peter 3:9].



2023-09-25
Christians Celebrating Yom Kippur: If Christians continue to keep Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), isn't that like putting new wine in old wineskins? [Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 9:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2].



2023-09-25
Robert Morris & "Blessed Life" (Book): What do you think of Robert Morris' book "The Blessed Life" and his notion that we should give God all the first fruits and mammon is a spirit, not money? [Genesis 4:3, Proverbs 3:9, 1 John 3:17-18, Colossians 3:4, Philippians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Malachi 3:8-12, Luke 14:33].



2023-09-01
Encouragement in Times of Despair: Caller shares scripture that might be a blessing to others which has helped in temptation. [Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 3:20]
Adding Anything to the Bible: Does the verse in Revelation about not adding to scripture refer to the whole Bible or only the book of Revelation? [Revelation 22:18, Deuteronomy 4:2, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Proverbs 30:5-6].


2023-08-29
Instrumental vs Non-instrumental Worship Music: What are your thoughts on instrumental music during church worship? [Psalm 150, Psalm 33:3, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16-17, James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 3:15, Revelation 14:2, Genesis 4:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17]



2023-08-22
The Flood Might Be Repeated: Did you know the earth could be destroyed again by a flood if the Dispensationalists are correct?
Restoring the Kingdom to Israel: Does Jesus' answer about restoring the kingdom to Israel support the Dispensational view. [Acts 1:6, Romans 14:17, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27, 1 Peter 2:9-10, John 16:12-13, John 10:16, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 3:1-6, Colossians 2].
Choosing of Mathias: Did the disciples get ahead of God when they chose Matthias to replace Judas? [Galatians 2:7-9, Matthew 18:19, Acts 1:26].

2023-08-14
Teaching Children to be Perfect: Why don't we teach our children to be perfect, rather than emphasize grace? [Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21, James 3:2].
Dietary Directives in Leviticus: Why don't we pay more attention to the dietary restrictions in Leviticus? [Deuteronomy 11:18, Matthew 18:6, Leviticus 11, Genesis 9:3-4].


2023-08-10
Working on the Sabbath: Is the Sabbath now Sunday and are we not supposed to do any work on the Sabbath? [Romans 14:5, Hebrews 8:13, Colossians 2:16-17].



2023-07-27
Warning About Falling Away: Caller challenges Steve's view that a verse in 2 Peter is referring to salvation? Rec: topical lecture series "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation." [2 Peter 3:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2, John 12:32, John 6:44, Luke 15:24, Jude 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, I John 5:21, 2 Peter 3:9].



2023-07-24
Evangelism & the Gospel: Could you talk about "the gospel" and a better overview of the "Kingdom of God: when evangelizing? Rec: Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 & 2). [Mark 1:14-15, Luke 17:20, Matthew 12:28, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Samuel 8:7, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 16:24-26, Acts 5:30, Romans 10:9, Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2, Philippians 3:20, Psalm 2:7-12, Isaiah 42:4, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Peter 2:11].



2023-07-13
Fruit of the Spirit: I can understand all the fruit of the Spirit exhibited in Jesus, but what would "self-control" be like for God or Jesus? [Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:10].



2023-07-11
Why the "Suffering"on the Cross: Why was the long death and the suffering, of Jesus required, instead of a quick death? [Hebrews 2:10, Job 5:7, Isaiah 53:3, Philippians 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 10, Matthew 25:40, Colossians 1:24, Acts 9:4].



2023-06-23
Torah Observance: Should I try to dissuade those that practice Torah observance? [Colossians 2:16-17].



2023-06-23
John3:16: Could you clarify the variations in the translation of John 3:16, particularly "should"vs "shall" considering the different views of hell
Post Mortem Salvation: Is there any biblical support for the possibility that someone may be able to repent after death and be saved? [Hebrews 9:27, Colossians 1:20].


2023-05-25
The Future Kingdom & Earth: Is the land of earth and the Kingdom only for the future? [Colossions 1:13].
Jesus Not Yet King: Is it a Dispensational thing to say that Jesus is not yet on the throne? [Colossians 1:13, Matthew 28:18, Romans 1:16-17].


2023-05-24
Bible Translation Evaluation (Pet Peeves): What are some of your "pet peeves" when assessing Bible translations?[Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 4:22-24].



2023-05-16
God's Vengeance in the Old Testament: Why didn't you answer the lady about why God seems so vengeful in the Old Testament? [John 14:9, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:3].



2023-04-06
Non-instrumental Church of Christ: What do you think about objection to instruments to accompany singing because it wasjust David's preferences? [Amos 6:5, Ephesians 5:19-21, Colossians 3:16, James 5:13, Revelation 14:1-4, Genesis 4:20-22].



2023-03-31
Baptism in the Name of Jesus: What is your take on the disagreement on whether you have to be baptism in the name of Jesus, only, or in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? [Colossians 2:9, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19].



2023-03-22
Women's Pastors or in Ministries: What about women as pastors? Or in other ministry? [Colossians 4:15, Romans 16:7, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Corinthians 9:5, Titus 2:4-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9].



2023-03-17
Sabbath Keeping: If God commanded us to keep the Sabbath, how can that ever change to accommodate us worshipping on Sunday? [Galatians 5:3, Exodus 16:26, Romans 14:5, Colossians 2:16-17].



2023-03-16
Dispensationalism vs Replacement Theology: Could you elaborate on the view of the postponement of the Kingdom in Dispensationalism and their opposition to Replacement Theology? [John 6:15, Matthew 28:18, Colossians 1:13, Hebrews 8:13, Luke 22:20, Matthew 26:28, Exodus 10:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34].



2023-03-15
Waiting for Jesus: Are we waiting for Jesus...or is He waiting for us? [2 Peter 3:2, Matthew 24:14, Colossians 1:6].



2023-03-09
Sin Covered-Past, Present & Future: Does Jesus cover ours sins past, present and future? When I was saved, are my future sins already forgiven? [Hebrews 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:9, John 14:17-18, John 14:23, Matthew 6:9-13, Colossians 1:13 ].



2023-03-02
Being Holy: When we are told to be holy, does that just mean that we should be obedience? [1Peter 1:15, Colossians 3:17].



2023-02-28
Manhattan Declaration: What do you think about the "Manhattan Declaration?" [2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Colossians 3:17].



2023-02-24
Kingdoms in Daniel: What are the kingdoms described in Daniel 2? [Daniel 2:44, Colossians 1:13, Mark 1:15].



2023-02-02
Baptism in Jesus' Name: Should we be baptized in the name of the "Father, Son & Holy Spirit" or in the name of "Jesus" only? [Colossians 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 10:2].



2023-01-26
Shriners & Masons: What do you know about the Shriners and the Masons? [Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18].



2023-01-19
Is Baptism Necessary?: Is baptism still necessary? Should one be baptized in the name of the "Father, Son & Holy Spirit" or "Jesus" only? [Acts 2:38, Acts 8, Acts 19, Colossians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:2].



2023-01-11
Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Can you explain why you think that we are not "eternally secure", as I disagree with you based on Ephesians about being sealed by the Holy Spirit. [Ephesians 1:13, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 15:6, Romans 11:22, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 3:12, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2].
Living Like the Devil: Should we not help those who "live like the devil" all week, but do know God, learn to live better? [1John 2:4, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Acts 17:11].


2023-01-09
The Gospel Heard by All Before the End: Will eveyone have a chance to hear the gospel before the end comes? [Matthew 24:14, Colossians 1:23, Colossians 1:6, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Peter 3:9].
"Every Eye Will See Him": Does the verse in Revelation about "every eye shall see Him" about the end of the world? [Revelation 1:7, Zechariah 12:10].


2023-01-05
God's Worked Formed in Us: What do you think about my thoughts on the verse about His continuing to help us be conformed to His image. [Philippians 1:5-6].
Christ's Afflictions Lacking: In Colossians, what is lacking in Christ's afflictions? [Colossians 1:24, Acts 1:1, Isaiah 63:9, Matthew 25:40].


2023-01-04
Great White Throne Judgment: Are there two different jugments-"Great White Throne Judgment" and the "Bema Seat" held at different times? [John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, Revelation 20:5-6, Revelation 20:13, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:2, Colossians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, 2 Timothy 4:1].



2022-12-19
Celebrating Christmas: Would you talk about Christians celebrating Christmas? [Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 4:10, Galatians 5:4].
Christians Need Not Become Jewish: At the "Jerusalem Council" [Acts15, 1 Corinthians 9:21, Luke 9:35, Mark 9:7].


2022-12-14
Calvinist-"Dead Men Can't Respond": Since dead people can't do anything until they are brought back to life, how would you respond to a Calvinist that argues this? [Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:13, Luke 15:11-32].



2022-12-06
Arguing Over Doctrinal Issues: Why do Christians continue to argue over doctrinal differences when we are just so early in our faith and development? [Matthew 11:29-30, John 8:31, Colossians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:21].



2022-11-17
Music in the Church: Do you think that there is a place for music in church? [Psalm 150, Ephesians 5:19, James 5:13, Colossians 3:16].



2022-11-02
Satan Released at the End of the Millennium: Why does Satan get released again after the millennium? [Revelation 20:9-11, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Matthew 13:48].



2022-10-26
The Gospel (Before the New Testament): What was the gospel that was preached, when there was no Bible (New Testament)? [Isaiah 52:7, Mark 1:14, Luke 11:20, Matthew 12:28, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 3:21, Daniel 7:13, Colossians 1:13].



2022-10-20
Satan's Beginnings-Fall From Heaven: Could you clarify your position on the beginnings of Satan and if he was a fallen angel? Is it possible he might not have known what he was, believing he was of as high a rank? [Colossians 1:16, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-9, 2 Peter 1:3].



2022-10-14
Sabbath & Diet: What about the Sabbath and diet concerns for Christians? In contrast to Colossians 2, I was directed to Isaiah by a Seventh Day Adventist? [Colossians 2:16, Isaiah 58:13].



2022-10-07
Wedding Feast Parable: Could you help me sort out what the parable of the "Wedding Feast" is about, especially the part about the guest being thrown out? [Matthew 22:9-14, Colossians 1:13, John 3:5].



2022-10-05
Disagreeing Caller-No Need to Continue to Ask for Forgiveness: Do we need to continue to ask for forgiveness-since we have already been forgiven? [Hebrews 9:17, Hebrews 17, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 10:29, I John 1:7, Colossians 3:13, Mark 11, Matthew 18:21-35, I John 1:8-9, I John 2:12-14].



2022-09-27
Disagreement-Asking for Forgiveness is Unnecessary: Caller presents a case as to why we are already forgiven, making asking for forgiveness unnecessary. [I John 1:7-9, Hebrews 10:17, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, John 8:31, I Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 6:46].



2022-09-20
Communion Wine & One Shared Cup: Is it unacceptable to subsitute juice in place of wine for communion, and must we share one cup to do it scripturally? [I Corinthians 13, I Corinthians 11].
Baptized in Jesus' Name Only: Must one be baptized in the name of Jesus only? [I Corinthians 10, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:20, Colossians 2:9].
Legalistic Teachers: Should I stop listening to someone who seems to be mistaken and overly legalistic?

2022-09-15
Old vs New Covenant: Would you compare and contrast the Old & New Testaments? [Colossians 2:16-17].



2022-09-02
Views of the Atonement: Do you have any lectures on the different views of the atonement-specifically "Christus Victor" and "Penal Substitution"? [Hebrews 2:14, Colossians 2:15, I Corinthians 5:7, I Peter 1:19, Isaiah 53:6, I Peter 2:21, I Peter 2:24, Exodus 34:6-7].



2022-09-01
Amillennialism: Could you review the benefits of the Amillennialism and would you remain neutral if you were unpersuaded of it? [Colossians 1:13].



2022-08-30
Sacrifices-Contrasted in Old & New Covenants: Why wasn't the sacrifice of animals with appropriate faith sufficient, instead of needing to sacrifice Jesus? [Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 10:4, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 2:21, Romans 12:1].



2022-08-19
Pre-Incarnate Name of Jesus: What was Jesus' name before the incarnation? [John 1, Colossians 2:9, Joshua 5-6, Jude 1:9].



2022-08-11
Destruction of the Earth: Are there canonical sources (particularly the Tanach), that support Peter's eschatology regarding the future destruction of the earth in fire? [2 Peter 3, Revelation 20, Romans 8, Colossians 1:26-29, Ephesians 3:5, Genesis 9:11].
Destruction of the Earth in the Flood: What do you say about those that say that Genesis indicates that the earth will not be destroyed again, yet 2 Peter does? [Genesis 8-9, 2 Peter 3, Genesis 9:11].


2022-07-05
Release or Loosing of Satan: About the "releasing of Satan for a little while", are there other verses that relate to this in the scriptures? [Revelation 20, Revelation 11, 2 Thessalonians 2, Genesis 3:15, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14,l Isaiah 2, Isaiah 11, Isaiah 35, Isaiah 35, Isaiah 54]



2022-06-15
Ephesians: Could you talk about Ephesians 2-3 - is it the same audience? [Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 3:10].
Sower, Seed, Binding of Satan: From the "Parable of the Sower", can Satan still take the seed, even though Satan is bound? [Hebrews 2:14, Colossians 2:15].


2022-06-15
Jesus Enthroned at the Right Hand of God: Why is it significant that the New Testament repeats that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God and that all is subject to Him? [I Peter 3:22, Psalm 110:1, I Corinthians 15:25, Matthew 28:18, Philippians 2:9-12, Daniel 7:13-14, Colossians 1:13].



2022-05-27
Pray to Find a Church Fellowship: Comment regarding an earlier caller and Steve's suggestion that he pray about finding a church.
"Only Begotten" vs "Unique" Son: When considering Jesus as the "only begotten" or "first begotten"-is this referring to our spiritual rebirth (being born again)? [John 3:16, Romans 8:29, Colossians 1:18, Revelation 1:5, Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, I Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:5].


2022-05-20
"Occupy 'Till I Come": What does it mean to "Occupy 'till I come." [Luke 19:13, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:33].



2022-05-05
"Deeper Things:" Could you expound on the "deeper things" discussesd in Hebrews 6? [Hebrews 6:2-3, Hebrews 5, I Corinthians 2-3, I Corinthians 2:9, Ephesians 3:3, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:26-27].



2022-05-05
"The Kingdom of God" vs Heaven: Could you more specifically define "The Kingdom of God" and the millennium? [Exodus 19:5, Mark 1:15, Colossians 1:13, I Corinthians 6:9-10, Matthew 25, Genesis 1:26].
"Entering" vs "Inheriting" the Kingdom: What is the difference between "entering" and "inheriting" the Kingdom, for the Christian?


2022-05-03
Scripture for Memorial Services: Do you have recommended verses for a"Celebration of Life" service? [Colossians 1:13, I Peter 1:8, Philippians 1:20-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8].
The Kingdom of God: Could you suggest how to tie an explanation of the Kingdom of God into my husband's memorial service? Recommendation: "Kingdom of God-Vol 1 & 2" books, audio avaialbe at the website:


2022-04-28
Non-instrumental Church of Christ: Could you talk about the beliefs of the "Non-instrumental" Church of Christ? [Genesis 4:21, James 5:13, Colossians 3:16, Ephesian 5:19].



2022-04-13
Amillennial View of Revelation 20: How do Amillennialists see the martyrs, the false prophets and beast cast into the Lake of Fire in Revelation 19-20? [Revelation 20, Colossians 2, Ephesians 2, John 5:24-29, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 12, Daniel 2, Daniel 7].
"The Beast" & "Man of Sin"-Not the Same Person: Do you think that the Man of Sin in 2 Thessalonians the same person as the Beast in Revelation? [2 Thessalonians 2:4, Revelation 19].


2022-03-09
Churches Should be More Political: What is your opinion of Charlie Kirk and his view that the church should become more political? [Colossians 3:17].



2022-03-01
Premillennial Position on the Establishment of the Kingdom: What do the premillennialists say about the establishment of the Kingdom being in the time of the kings indicated in Daniel 2? [Daniel 2:44, Colossians 1:13]
Kingdom of God Already Here: What do you say to someone who wants their money back when they find that the Kingdom of God has already arrived?


2022-02-14
The Holy Spirit in Our Lives: What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives? Recommended lecture; "Charisma & Character". [Colossians 3:14, Philippians 1:21, Romans 8:14].
Leading of the Holy Spirit: How does one determine when it is your own thoughts versus the Holy Spirit leading you? [Acts 16].


2022-02-08
The Spirit of the Trinity: Is there any data that indicates that there is another person or spirit indwelling believers? [Colossians 1:27, Galatians 4:6, Isaiah 9:7].



2022-02-07
Fullness of Time & All Things in Christ: When is the "dispensation of the fullness of time" and what are the "things in Christ in heaven"? [Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:20, I Thessalonians 4, I Corinthians 15, Galatians 4:4, Ephesians 4:8, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 10:20].
Saints in the Old Testament: Are all the saints of the Old Testament included and now in heaven?? [Hebrews 9-10, Ephesians 4:11].


2022-01-21
He is Our Life: Can you explain what you mean when you say, "His is our life" and what that looks like? [Colossians 3:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Galatians 3:28].



2022-01-17
Second Coming-Last Earthly Event: Is Jesus' return the last event on earth? [John 14, I Thessalonians 4:14-17, John 6].
Premillennialism & Millennium Reign: Where would one find support for the view that there will be a future kingdom on the earth just after Jesus returns? [Revelation 20, Colossians 1:13, Luke 17:21, Matthew 12:28].


2022-01-04
Inheriting the Kingdom of God: Can someone be saved and not inherit "The Kingdom of God"? [Colossians 1:13].
Salvation vs Inheriting the Kingdom: Is there a difference between being saved and inheriting the kingdom? [Hebrews 6:1, Colossians 1:28, Philippians 3:14-15].


2022-01-03
Sunday Worship Instead of Sabbath: Why do we arbitrarily worship on Sunday instead of Saturday, as we were instructed? [Ezekiel 20:12, Exodus 31:13, I Corinthians 16:1, Exodus 20, Colossians 2:16-17, Romans 14:5, Matthew 12].
Sabbath Worship for Christians: Didn’t Jesus and the disciples teach on the Sabbath, setting a standard for us to worship on the Sabbath instead of Sunday?
Sabbath Keeping for Christians: Didn’t Constantine and the Roman government influence the adoption of Sunday? Recommended topical lectures: Individual Topics; "Sabbath Keeping" & "Authority of Scripture"; "Christians & The Law."

2021-12-31
Dispensationalism as Heresy: Where would you place Dispensationalism on the scale of heretical doctrines? [Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 12:28, Colossians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 11:4].



2021-12-30
Baptize in What Name-Jesus Only or All Three?: What is the right way to be baptized, in the name of "Jesus" only or by "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit", Acts 19:5, Acts 8:16, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:20, Colossians 2:9].



2021-12-27
Struggling in Faith - About Hell: Could you help me with my struggle in my faith, trying to understand how God could arrange for so few people to be able to get to heaven, and the rest burn in hell forever and ever? [I Timothy 6:16, 2 Peter 3:9, Colossians 1:20].



2021-12-10
Annihilation & Universal Reconciliation View of Hell: What verses back up the alternate views of hell; Annihilation and Universal Reconciliation? Recommended topical lecture; "Three View of Hell". [Genesis 2:17, Romans 6:23, Ezekiel 18:20, Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:20, Philippians 2:10-11, 2 Peter 3:9].



2021-12-02
Jesus Called "The Everlasting Father": Would you help me understand how it is that scripture says He shall be called the "Everlasting Father", and yet we don't call Jesus, the "Father"? [Isaiah 9:7, John 8:18, Luke 22:42, Colossians 2:9, John 14:23].



2021-11-15
3rd Temple to be Built in the Future (End Times): Is there a 3rd temple to be built in the future, but instead of animal sacrifices it will be for praise? [Revelation 11:1-2].
Olivet Discourse & End Times: Did I understand you correctly about Matthew 24 (Olivet Discourse) relative to A.D. 70 and future end times? [Matthew 24:14, Acts 2:5, Colossians 1:23-26, Matthew 28:20].


2021-11-02
Praying in the Name of Jesus: Do we need to actually say, "in the name of Jesus", when praying, or can we just be praying in His spirit? [Acts 3:6, Acts 9:34, Acts 9:40, Luke 7:14, Colossians 3:17, Acts 4:6-10].



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]


2021-10-27
Praying Psalms: Is it acceptable to pray the Psalms? [Acts 4:25-26, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:19, James 5:13].
Paralleling the Psalms to One's Own Life: Can one parallel their own struggles in life and work to those very real and dangerous struggles David was experiencing in the Psalms? [Romans 8:26].


2021-10-21
Sharing Christ (Evangelism): Is there anything in the Bible that tells us how we should witness? Should we talk about Jesus right away, or should we build a relationship with them first? [I Peter 3:15].
In Jesus Name: Should we be telling people that we are doing it in Jesus' name, when we do good works? [Colossians 3:17, Matthew 10:42, Mark 9:41].


2021-10-20
Which is First, "Faith" or "Believing" ?: Does "believing" or "faith" come first, before one is saved? [Genesis 15:6, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:13, Ephesians 2:1, Luke 15:24].
"Born of God" Before Belief: Does I John 5:1 mean that one is already "born of God" when he believes? [I John 5:1].


2021-10-12
"Kingdom of God" vs the "Church": Caller thinks that the church and the The Kingdom of God are not the same thing. [Exodus 19:6, Matthew 3:2].
Peter & the Keys of the Kingdom: Is Jesus indicating that Peter is opening the door to the kingdom when he was given the keys? [Matthew 16:18, Acts 10, Colossians 1:13, Exodus 19:5-6, I Peter 2:9].
We Greater Than John the Baptist: Isn't scripture telling us that we actually have a greater position having the Holy Spirit, even than John the Baptist? [Hebrews 10:20, Hebrew 8:6].

2021-09-30
Baptism in the Name of Jesus: Is there any place in the Bible where anyone is baptized in a name other than the Lord Jesus? [Matthew 28:19-20, Colossians 2:9].



2021-09-16
Satan Able to Tempt People After the Millennium: What do you think about those that think that Satan will be able to tempt people following the millennium? [Revelation 20:9, Mark 3:27, John 12:31, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].



2021-08-26
Day of the Lord: What is "Day of the Lord" referring to in 2 Thessalonians? [2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, I Thessalonians 4:15-18, Matthew 24:27].
Unproductive People Who Claim God Will Provide: How does one respond to someone who justifies their unproductiveness claiming that God will take care of them? [2 Thessalonians 3:10, Colossians 3:17].


2021-08-17
Hearing from God: How do you know when something is from God? Sometimes I feel like I may be destined to fail, like it is in Calvinism, with no way out. [James 1:17, Colossians 3:22].



2021-07-30
Millennial Kingdom: What is Isaiah 65 talking about and why is it so often applied to the Millennium Kingdom? [Isaiah 65:17, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:13, Luke 17:20-21, John 5:24, I John 3:14].
Amillennial View of Isaiah 65: How does "the child shall die an hundred years old" fit into amillennial view? [Isaiah 65:20].
Millennium without the Pre-trib Rapture: Is there a view that leads to a millennium without a pre-trib rapture? (Historic Premillennialism)

2021-07-05
Jesus as a Created Being, and Not God: As a former Jehovah Witness, we are still at odds about Jesus being God, based on their Bible translation (New World Translation). Recommended topical lecture: "Knowing God series". [John 10:34, Colossians 1:15, John 1:3].
You were "gods:" Could you sort the quote, "I said you were gods?" [Psalm 82:6, John 10:34, Isaiah 9:6].


2021-06-25
Baptism & Circumcision Parallel: Is baptism (infant baptism) a replacement for circumcision? [Colossians 2:11, Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38].
Infant Baptism: When and how did infant baptism begin?


2021-06-23
God's Glory & His Glorified Body: Could we say that God's glory is His image and is manifested in His glorified body? [I Corinthians 15:44, Hebrews 1:3, I John 3:2, Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 5:2, Colossians 1:27].



2021-06-10
Christ Suffers with His Body (the Church): Could you elaborate on the idea that Christ suffers when his body (the church) suffers? [Colossians 1:24, Acts 9:4, Acts 22:7, Philippians 3:10].



2021-06-03
Satan Bound, but Still Casting out Demons: If Satan has already been bound, how there can still be the casting out of demons after Christ came? [Revelation 20, Revelation 12, Matthew 12:36, Isaiah 49:6, Colossians 2:15, Luke 11:22, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 28:18].



2021-06-03
Jesus Born Again: What could it mean for someone to say that Jesus was born again? [Revelation 1:5, Colossians 1:18].
Sorting Through Deception: How does one learn to sort through all the lies and nonsense being put upon us?


2021-05-21
Sabbath Keeping: As a Sabbath Keeper, I applaud your presentation of the alternate view, so can you help me understand your perspective on these verses? [Leviticus 23, Romans 14:5, Colossians 2:16-17, Proverbs 27:17, I Corinthians 9:21, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 8:13, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 3:17, Galatians 5:4, Matthew 15:11].
Feasts & Sabbath Keeping: Could you comment on this verse on celebrating the feasts and days of unleaven bread in light of Sabbath keeping? [I Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 13:6, Galatians 5:9].


2021-05-18
Hyper-Dispensationalism (Mid-Acts): Could you talk about "Hyper-Dispensationalism" (also called "Mid-Acts")? Is anything at the website on this? [Acts 14:22, Acts 20:24-25, Acts 28:30-31, Colossians 1:13, Galatians 1:8-9, Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:28, Luke 18:13].



2021-05-17
"Love in the Spirit": What does Paul mean by, "love in the spirit"? [Colossians 1:8, Galatians 5:22, Romans 5:5, John 13:34-35, Matthew 7:12, I John 3:17].



2021-04-29
Unusual View of Genesis 1 Account: What do you think of this view of Genesis that suggests that there are two separate Adams being created? [Genesis 1-2, Colossians 3:9, I John 3:2, I Corinthians 15].



2021-04-13
Spiritual Death: Could you help me sort out the full meaning of "spiritual death"? [Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2:13-14, Hebrews 11:12-14, Romans 4:19, Genesis 2:17].



2021-04-09
Baptism of John & Baptism of Jesus: Could you clear up the distinction between the baptism of John the Baptist, the baptism Jesus did, before His own death and then later, baptism after His death? [Acts 19:4, Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12, Hebrews 6:1-2, Acts 1:5].



2021-04-08
Repentance and Salvation: Does one repent before or after you are saved?
Smoking: What do you say about a preacher who said that if you smoke you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven? [I Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17].


2021-03-30
Once Saved, Always Saved: Is the doctrine, "Once Saved, Always Saved" a true doctrine? [2 Peter 2:20-22, Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 3:7-4:10, Hebrew 6:4-6, Hebrew 10:26-31, I Corinthians 9:24-27, Colossians 1:23, John 15:1-6].



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].



2021-03-24
Order of Events of End Times Views: Could you clarify the order of events for both the Premillennial View and the Amillennial View of Jesus' return and the rapture? [John 6:39, John 6:44, John 6:54. 2 Peter 3:13].
Binding of Satan: What about the binding of Satan for 1000 years and how it fits into the Premillennial and Amillennial views of end times? [Revelation 20:2-3, Matthew 12:29, Mark 3:27, Colossians 2:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:8]


2021-03-22
Family Roles-Wives Submitting, Men Loving: Are the roles played in the family, such as a wife submitting to her husband, and man loving his wife, simply a cultural directive? [Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18, I Peter 3:1-6].



2021-03-22
Dead in Sin (Calvinism): I don't agree with R.C. Sproul's characterization of how one is saved, and that man is completely dead until the savor saves him, and has nothing to do with it? [Ephesians 2, Colossians 2, John 20:31].



2021-03-15
The New Jerusalem's Dimensions: What will be happening in the New Jerusalem, in light of the grand dimensions that are described? [Revelation 21:16, Colossians 1:16].



2021-03-04
One or Two Physical Resurrections: Could you clarify the details and differences between the 1st and 2nd resurrections? [John 5:24-29, Acts 24:15, Revelation 20:5-6, Revelation 20:13, Matthew 12:29, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 2:13].



2021-02-26
God Speaking: As I am going through a difficult marriage with an adulterous wife, how does one know when God is speaking to you? [Colossians 3:15].
Satan Getting into Prayer: Can Satan get a hold of people through their prayers to a more generic God, and use it to mislead?


2021-02-25
Calvinism: Isn't it counterintuitive to be a Calvinist and also be an evangelist?



2021-02-11
One or Two Physical Resurrections for Believers? Is there is only one physical resurrection for believers, or are there two? [Revelation 20:5, John 5:24-29, Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2:12-13, Acts 24:15].
Elijah & Enoch's Resurrection: Will Elijah and Enoch resurrect from the dead?


2021-01-26
Adam & Eve's Death: Could you clear up whether Adam & Eve died spiritually or physically, on the day they ate of the tree? [Ephesians2:1-2, Colossians 2, Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12].



2021-01-19
Satan Bound: Could you clear up the idea that Satan is, or isn't, bound now? [Matthew 12:29, Hebrews 2:15, Colossians 2:15, I Peter 5:8, Revelation 20:3].



2021-01-18
The Glory Experienced in Near-death Experiences: In view of the fact the glory to come has not yet been revealed, what do you think about the many reports of near-death experiences? [Romans 8:18, I Peter 5:10, I Peter 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 3:18, I John 3:2-3, Colossians 3:4, I Corinthians 15:43, Revelation 20-21].



2021-01-18
The Name Under Which We Should be Baptized: Since the name is in the singular form, is there one particular name of God we should know and be baptized ? [Acts 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts 19:5, I Corinthians 1:12, Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:9].



2021-01-12
Good Works Unacceptable to God from the Unsaved: What do you think about saying that good works are unacceptable to God unless we are converted? [Colossians 3:17, Acts 10:31].



2021-01-05
To Live is Christ: Could you make sense of Paul's statement, "to live is Christ, but to die is gain"? [Philippians 1:21, Colossians 3:4]. (Same caller as 6th caller.)



2020-12-21
Jesus the Beginning of Creation: Could you help me understand the meaning of the Greek word for "beginning" in this verse about Jesus being the "beginning of creation" in Revelation? [Revelation 3:14, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16].
Biblical Writers Use of Words & Language: Do you look at the way the Biblical authors use certain words in your study?


2020-12-21
Trinity and Oneness: Is the trinity doctrine less accurate than the "Oneness" doctrine? [Colossians 2:9, Luke 11:20].



2020-12-07
Glory: What did the receivers of the letters think "glory" meant, and what does it mean, "from glory to glory"? [2 Corinthians 3:18, Hebrews 1:1-3, I Corinthians 11:7, I John 3:2, Colossians 3:4, Titus 2:13, Luke 9:28-36].



2020-12-03
The Gospel: What is the gospel? [Luke 17:20, Colossians 1:14, Matthew 28:18-20].



2020-11-25
View of Hell-Universal Reconciliation: Could you review the arguments for and against the view of Hell called "Universal Reconciliation"? [Mark 3:29, Luke 15:24, Romans 2:7, Romans 6:23, I Timothy 6:16, I John 5:11-12, I Timothy 2:4, Romans 5:18, Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:16-20, Philippians 2:10, Isaiah 45:23].



2020-10-27
The Trinity: Does my view of The Trinity as a board of directors, adequately represent it? [John 17:21, I Corinthians 11:3].
"Godhead" for "The Trinity": What do you think of the word, "Godhead" in describing the trinity and the relative implied authority? [Colossians 2:9, Matthew 28:18].


2020-10-14
The Millennium: Where would you put the 1000 year millennium in Revelation 20? [Revelation 17-20, Matthew 12, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].



2020-09-25
Isaiah, Tyre & The Prostitute: Would you help me understand what happened in Isaiah 23 when it says "she prostitutes herself" and so on? [Isaiah 23:17-18].



2020-09-21
Do Not Take Away From the Scriptures: Would you put a finer point on the passages about the Bible about "not adding or taking away from scripture"? [Revelation 22:18, Deuteronomy 4:2 & 12:32, Proverbs 30:6, Colossians 2:21, Genesis 3:3].



2020-09-15
Revelation Prophesy for Our Times and Our Future: Does not this verse prove that Revelation prophecy has not yet happened and that it is about our future? [Revelation 3:10, Luke 2:1, Acts 2:5, Colossians 1:6].



2020-09-14
Prophecies in Daniel & Revelation: If Revelation was written before 70AD, then what do the prophesies in Daniel 2, 7, and Revelation 13 represent? [Daniel 2, Daniel 2:44, Daniel 7:12-13, Daniel 7, Revelation 13].
Christ Conquers & Reigns: Doesn't the image of Christ conquering and reigning have a future fulfillment when He reigns physically, since He certainly doesn't reign now? [Colossians 1:13, Philippians 2:8-11, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 13:24-30].
Birds in Trees = Evil?: Doesn't "birds in trees" represent evil in scripture? [Ezekiel 31, Ezekiel 17, Daniel 4, Matthew 13].

2020-09-08
Observance of the Sabbath Day & Ten Commandments: Does the fact that observance of the Sabbath Day is listed in The Ten Commandments solidify it as one that we should still observe? [Genesis 2:2, John 5:17, Romans 13:9-10, Colossians 2:16-17]. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Steve Gregg's answer continues after the break.)



2020-08-20
Jesus Takes Saints to Heaven Before the Ascension: Did Jesus actually take the Old Testament saints to heaven before His ascension? [Ephesians 4:8-9, Psalm 68:18, Colossians 2:15, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Philippians 2:10].



2020-08-12
Comment about Swearing: Regarding a previous call about swearing and scriptural support for not doing so. [Colossians 3:8].



2020-07-06
Age of Jesus and Mary: Doesn't the traditional view of the age of 12 for Jesus in the temple and the age of Mary of 13, seem like nonsense to you?
Sabbaths & Festivals: Is it really logical to in Romans and Colossians to assume that the Sabbath referred to is the weekly Sabbath? [Romans 13:1-7, Colossians 2:16 2].


2020-06-29
Day of the Lord Symbolism: Do you think that it is possible that the "Day of the Lord" could include the 1000 year millennium? [2 Peter 3:8].
Flexibility in Grounds for Divorce: Since the Sabbath was made for man, is it possible that marriage was also made for man, allowing for more flexibility regarding divorce? ? [I Corinthians 7:15].
Sabbath Day: Is it possible that the Sabbath referred to in Romans and Colossians is not referring to the weekly Sabbath? [Romans 14:5, Colossians 2:16].

2020-06-03
Binding of the Strong Man: How do you interpret the first couple of verses in Revelation 20 about Satan being loosed for 1000 years? [Revelation 20:2, Matthew 12:29, Luke 11:21, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].



2020-05-22
Homeless Who Don't Want Help: Caller comments that he too has found that often homeless folks do not want to go to facilities, etc., in agreement with Steve's previous comments.
Begotten Son of God: Would you comment on the word used for "begotten" used for Jesus [Revelation 1, Colossians 1:18].
Jesus- The Eternal Son: Have you read the book by Gregory the Great on his view of Jesus as the Eternal Son?

2020-05-20
Jesus, the Eternal Son: Do you think that Jesus was the eternal son? It seems that Jesus was the word, not the son, in eternity past? [John 1:1, Acts 13:33, Psalm 2:7, Revelation 1:5, Colossians 1:18, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 1:34-35].



2020-05-06
Take up Your Cross: How do we know what our cross is? Does the cross we are to take up, stay the same each day, or does it change each day? [Luke 9:23].
Hearing the Holy Spirit & His Direction: Do you have any suggestion as to how know or recognize the leading of the spirit of God? [Romans 8, Psalm 23, Colossians 3:15, John 10:27].


2020-05-01
Elementary Principles of the Faith & Going On to Perfection : What is meant by the word "perfection" in the discussion in Hebrews 6 (about the priesthood, maturity, and the elementary principles of the faith)? [Hebrews 6:1, Hebrews 5:12-6, Colossians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-10].



2020-01-07
Regeneration Before Faith: Do the following verses prove that regeneration precedes faith? [John 1:12-13, Philippians 1:29, I John 5:1, Ephesians 2, Colossians 2, John 3, Luke 15:11-32, Hebrews 4, James 1:17].
Greek Philosophy in Christianity: Is it wrong to mix our faith with elements of other religious philosophies? [Exodus 12, Colossians 2:8].


2017-06-28
Sabbath, Holy Days & Foods: Can you please comment on this passage of scripture? [Colossians 2:16-17]



2016-10-24
Rituals & Types & SHadows: Can Steve please explain these verses? [Colossians 2:22-23]



2016-08-29
Colossians 2: Doug Batchelor says this is NOT talking about the 7th day Sabbath? Is this true? [Colossians 2:16]
10 Commandments Written on Stone, not Parchment: Batchelor says that the 10 commandments were written on stone so they are distinguised from the laws written on the parchment.
9 of the 10 Commandments: So do we have 10 commandments or only 9?

2015-04-28
God a Creature: Caller is having confusion w/ it says God is a creature, & He's not a creature! [Colossians 1:15, Colossians 2:15]



2013-12-04
Household Conduct (Wives Submissive to Husband): Caller wondering if Paul got his household rules of conduct from the culture of the day & so it no longer applies for today. [Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 6:1-8, Colossians 3:18-24]



2013-10-14
Every Heart Beat, Every Breath: People have said that God is in control of EVERY heart beat you have, every breath you make, if you are going to live past the next breath. Is that true based on these verse? [Acts 17:24-25, Colossians 1:17, Luke 12:7]



2013-10-08
Palestine: When did the term "Palestine" start being used?
Spiritual Circumcision: What is Paul talking about being "circumcised without hands"? [Colossians 2:11-13, Philippians 3, Romans 2:28-29]


2013-09-12
The Mystery of the Kingdoms: Why didn't Jesus want to make known the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, speaking to them in the parables so they couldn't understand it?
Revealing Kingdom of God to Paul: Why did Jesus want to make the Kingdom of God known to Paul since he didn't care about it?
"All things are by Him & for Him": What does all things are by Jesus & for Jesus? [Colossian 1:16]

2013-08-07
Gospel proclaimed to every Creature: So has the gospel been preached to all the world? Has everyone heard just because of the creation itself? [Colossians 1:23, Colossians 1:6, Romans 1:19-20]



2013-05-31
Caller comments on the "Heart": Caller agrees that the concern of Jesus is always the heart.
"Federal Headship": Could you comment on "Federal Headship" and what that really means? [I Colossians 1:13].
The "Two Swords:" Could you comment on the directive to the disciples about the "two swords' in Luke? [Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:52, James 5:6, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Isaiah 53:12, Mark 15:28].

2013-05-24
Financial Debt: Should I allow someone take advantange of me regarding a bill she claims I owe, as a witness to Christ? [Proverbs 18:1,I Corinthians 6, Colossians 3:17, Romans 12:18].
Destination of Satan: Comment about the origins of Satan; If Satan was created as he is, then it seems unfair for him to be cast into eternal fire. [Revelation 20:10, Revelation 20:19].


2013-05-10
The Kingdom Has Come: When Jesus said, "the kingdom is here," how did the apostles and other listerners understand it? [Exodus 19:5-6, Colossians 1:13, Luke 17:21, Luke 11:20, Matthew 12:28, Acts 17:7].



2013-05-09
When Babies Die: Do babies go to heaven, and what would their lives be like in heaven? Do they remain babies there, or grow up there?
Missing Books of the Bible Are there missing books of the Bible? [I Corinthians 5:9, Colossians 4:16].


2013-04-30
Non-Christian God-fearers: What about the good people and God-fearers in other faiths? What will happen to them? [John 3:16, John 1:9].
Those Doing Their Best-but Mistaken (Only Christians are Saved): What about those that are doing their best to do well, like the Jews, but get it wrong? Doesn't the Bible say that only Chistians will be saved? [I John 2:2, Acts 26:28].
The Unpardonable Sin: What about the "unpardonable sin?" [Matthew 12:31, Colossians 1:20, I John 2:2].

2013-04-26
Sabbath Fulfilled: Can you tell me how you think that Jesus fulfilled the Sabbath? [Hebrews 4:9-10, Psalm 95, Hebrews 10, Colossians 2:16-17].
Ten Commandments: Do we just dispense with the 4th commandment of the ten? Do we not obey the ten commandment at all? [Hebrews 8:13].


2013-04-15
"Seasoned with Salt": What does "seasoned with salt" mean in Colossians 4? [Colossians 4:6, Mark 9:49].
Dispensationalism: Have you heard of the connection between Sir Isaac Newton's and "Dispensationalism"?


2013-04-15
Poem: May I read a short poem; "Trouble in the Amen Corner" by Thomas Harbaugh?
Hope & Knowledge of God's Will: What does it mean "to lay up hope" and "knowledge of His will" in Colossians 1? [Colossians 1:5, Colossians 1:9].
Reconciling contradiction-Forgiveness vs Repayment: How do you reconcile scripture that says our sins are forgiven and others that say that we will be held accountable for what we have done? [Colossians 3:25, Colossians 1:14, Matthew 5, I Corinthians 7:17-24, Ephesians 6:5-9].

2013-04-12
Everything Purified & Renewed: Does God make everything new again after being purified in hell? [Colossians 1:15-20, Luke 23:34, I Timothy 2:4-6].



2013-04-11
Jewish Festivals Kept by Christians: Could you address Christian churches who practise Jewish rituals? [John 8:31, Colossians 2:16, Galatians 4:10, Mark 7:9].



2013-03-28
Our Names in the "Book of Life": How does my name get written in the "Book of Life" and can it be erased? [Revelation 3:5, Luke 10:20, Colossians 1:21-23, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 17:8, Hebrews 12:23].



2013-03-27
Baptism-Immersed in Knowledge, not Water: Is it possible that Matthew is saying that we should baptism (immerse) people in knowledge and the studies of God, Jesus and the Spirit, and not really be talking about water baptism? [Acts 2:38, Ats 19:5, Acts 4:12, Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:9].
Last Words of Jesus on the Cross: What was the last words of Jesus on the cross, "into your hands I commend my spirit", or "it is finished"? [Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30].


2013-03-22
Knowing God's Will: Can you know God's will without pushing on doors to open? [John 10:27-28, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 16:3, Proverbs 3:6, Colossian 3:15, Isaiah 55:12].
Signs from God: If you were going to school part time, and got your work hours cut, would you take that as a sign from God?


2013-03-22
Filled with the Holy Spirit: Could you address what it means to be filled to the full measure of the Holy Spirit? How to you quantify or qualify that? [Acts 2, Acts 4, Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:22, Romans 5:5, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 4, Colossians 3].



2013-03-21
Hell-Eternal Torment: Did I hear you correctly when you said that hell is not necessarily forever? [Romans 6:23, Matthew 10:28, 2Thessalonians 1:9, Ephesians 1:9-10, Colossians 1:19-20, Philippians 2:9-10].
Universal Reconcilation: Can people repent after they die?


2013-03-08
Jesus Not Omniscient & the Trinity: Does Jesus not knowing some things prove that the "Trinity" may not be true? [Matthew 16:27-28, I Timothy 2:5, Ephesians 4:4-5, Romans 8:29, I Corinthians 11:7, Colossians 1:18, Matthew 24:36, Luke 2:52].
"Lord" (Curios): Does the use of the word "Lord" (curios) indicate one must accept the trinity view to be saved? [Romans 10:9-10].
"Son of Man Coming in His Kingdom" & the Millennium: Do you believe that the "Son of Man coming in His Kingdom" refers to the coming millennial reign? [Romans 16:27-28, Colossians 1:13, Mark 4:28, Matthew 24:33-34].

2013-02-20
Realized (Inaugurated) Eschatology: Could you explain "realized eschatology" (or inaugurated eschatology)? [Daniel 2:35, Colossian 1:13, Romans 14:11, Philippians 2:9-11].


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