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Topic: Spirit (s)
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2024-03-29 		Gift of "Discernment of the Spirits": What about my niece who says she has the "gift of discernment of the spirits?" [1 Corinthians 12, 1 John 4:1].

2024-02-27 		God's Humor: In response to a previous call about God's sense of humor, caller suggests the platypus as a funny animal, and the white-washed tombs as being evidence that God/ Jesus had a sense of humor.
"Born of Water & Spirit": Could John 3:5 be talking about being "washed" in the water of the word? [John 3:5-6, Ephesians 5:26].

2024-02-22 		Demons, Ghosts & Spirits: How could a spirit have power or control in the physical world?



2024-02-22 		Paranormal Activity: What do you think about these strange and possibly paranormal activities?



2024-01-23 		Angels, Cherubim, & Seraphim: What is the difference between an angel and a seraphim? [Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 10, Revelation 4-5].
The Appearance of Angels: Since Mary was told to "not be afraid," is it possible that angels are scary-looking? [Luke 1:30-33].

2024-01-10 		God Sent an Evil Spirit: I am confused about the scripture that says "God sent an evil spirit." Can you help? [1 Samuel 16:14, Job 1-2, 1 Kings 22:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:7].
Guardian Angels: Do you think that God puts spirit guides around us to protect us, but if we don't do good with God's laws, they abandon us? [Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11-12,


2023-12-21 		Visibility of Satan, Spirits & Demons: Why do we not see Satan and the demons, if they are not spirits? Ref: "Empire of the Risen Son" by Steve Gregg [Ephesians 2:2].

2023-11-20 		Soul & Spirit in Scripture: Is there a difference between soul and spirit in scripture? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16-19].

2023-09-21 		Fallen Angels, Spirits, Demons &k Satan: Doesn't these verses say that Satan was an angel? [Hebrews 1:7, Ephesians 2:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 13:27, Isaiah 14:12ff, Ezekiel 28:ff, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:6].

2023-07-19 		Whistling-Introduction to "The Narrow Path" Radio Show: Is that you that is doing the whistling at the beginning of the show? The musician writer/whistler is Jon Marr
Dichotomy or Trichotomy (Body, Soul, Spirit): What is your take on the body, soul, and spirit (dichotomy or trichotomy)? [Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Matthew 26:40-43].

2023-07-03 		Martyrs Vengeance: Why would martyrs in heaven be concerned about vengeance if they are in heaven? [Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 20:5-6].
Bodies in Heaven: Will we be given some kind of body in heaven, or will we just be spirits, until the resurrection and our bodies are raised and renewed?

2023-06-15 		Trichotomy vs Dichotomy: What are your thoughts about the trichotomy vs dichotomy debate (body, soul, spirit - characteristics of mankind)? [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14].
Origin of the Soul: Is the soul created (ensoulment) by God, or by the parents?


2023-06-01 		Atheist Caller "The Dead Intervening": Atheist caller shares his experience and asks, do you think the dead can intervene or interact with us in anyway? [Matthew 17:2, 1 Samuel 28:15].

2023-05-12 		Seven Spirits: Are the seven spirits mentioned in Revelation related to the seven gifts of the spirits? [Revelation 3:1, Revelation 1:4, Isaiah 11:2, Revelation 5:6, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:7-16].

2023-04-20 		Samuel & The Witch of Endor: What do you think of my view of the calling up the spirit of Samuel by the witch of Endor? [1 Samuel 28:11-20].

2023-04-18 		"The Spirit of Wisdom": Who is the "Spirit of Wisdom" in Ephesians 1? [Ephesians 1:17, Romans 8:15, Isaiah 11:2].

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].

2023-02-28 		Soul & Spirit: What is the difference between the "soul and the spirit", and the "joints and the marrow"? [Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 4:17].

2023-02-24 		Discerning Spirits: What is "discerning of spirits?" [Hebrews 5:14, 1 Corinthians 14, 1 John 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:10].

2023-02-09 		Soul & Spirit: Caller justifies his view as a trichotomist on "soul and spirit." [Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:20].

2023-02-06 		Holy Spirit, Soul & Spirit: Caller shares her view of the difference between the "Holy Spirt" and "spirit" and "soul." [Romans 8:9, 1 John 4:13].

2023-02-06 		Difference Between Spirit & Soul: What is the difference between the "spirit" and the "soul?" [1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 22:37, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Romans 8:16].

2022-11-10 		Fear: Who gives us the state of fear? [2 Timothy 1:7].

2022-07-13 		Soul & Spirit: What is the difference between the "soul" & "spirit"? [I Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 4:16].

2022-06-14 		"In Christ" & In "Spirit": Would you clarify the meaning of the phrase "I tell the truth in Christ" and "witness in the Spirit"? [Romans 9:11],
God Wants all to Be Saved: Does not God want salvation for all as much as Paul did? [I Corinthians 9:, Romans 10:2, Matthew 23:37].].
Paul not a Calvinist: Isn't Paul's desire to see the Jews to be saved proof against Calvinism? [Romans 9:10-13].

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

2022-05-26 		Nicodemus & Born Again: How was it that Nicodemus should have understood the phrase "born again"? [John 3:1-12, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Zechariah 14:8, Isaiah 32:15-16, Isaiah 5:2].
Nocdemus and Entering the Kingdom: How is the story of Nicodemus and being born again relate to the idea of seeing and entering the Kingdom?[John 3:1-10, Acts 1:6].

2022-05-18 		Seven Spirits of God: What do you think the "seven spirits of God" are? [Isaiah 11:2, Revelation 1:4].

2022-04-15 		Spiritual Beings on God's Side: Who are Christians to say that those in various religions and cults who interact with other spirits, sometimes in nature, are wrong? [I John 4:1-3].

2022-03-29 		Soul & Spirit (Soul Sleep): How can the soul and spirit be separate? [2 Corinthians 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8, I Corinthians 15:53-55, Matthew 10:28, Philippians 1:23, I Thessalonians 4:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:1].

2022-03-28 		Intermediate State of Believers: What is the current state of those believers who have passed away? [2 Corinthians 5:8, I Thessalonians 4].
Transported to Heaven: Do you think that the transport to heaven is instantaeous or do they travel there? Could ghosts be the unbelievers that don't go instanteously?
The Television Show "The Chosen": What do you think of the show "The Chosen"?

2022-03-21 		Evil Spirits in Unbelievers: Do people who are not Christians have a spirit in them that causes them to react against Christians when they meet them?



2022-01-31 		Immediately After Death: Do you go right to heaven when you die? What about those that go to hell? [John 5:28-29].
Spirits Remaining After Death: Is it possible that one's spirit could remain in a house after they die?


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

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

2021-12-17 		First and Second Resurrection Symbolism: What do you think about scripture that discusses the first and secon resurrections? [Revelation 20:4, Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:24-29, John 6:40, Daniel 12, Daniel 7, Revelation 19, Revelation 11:8, Revelation 11:4, Zechariah 4:2-14].

2021-12-10 		Possible Angel Sighting: Would you respond to my experience with a floating spirit many years ago, whom I did not fear? Could it have been an angel? [2 Corinthians 11:14].

2021-10-07 		New Heart & New Spirit: What is a new heart? [Ezekiel 19:3, Ezekiel 36, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 4:3, 2 Corinthians 4:16, I Peter 3:7].

2021-09-29 		Spirit Beings Neither Good or Bad: What do you think of John Walton's view that angels are neither good nor bad? [Job 1-2, 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6, Revelation 12:9].

2021-08-20 		King Saul, the Witch of Endor & the Prophet Samuel: Did Saul really communicate with Samuel when he went to the Witch of Endor? [1 Samuel 28].

2021-07-29 		Can Those in Heaven See Us?: Can the departed see us? [Hebrews 12:1].
Ghosts: Are ghosts real? Or are they demons just masquerade as such?
Communication with the Dead: Can anyone communicate with the dead?

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

2021-07-16 		Old Testament View of Afterlife: What were the thoughts of the Israelites regarding what happens after death?
Jesus Preaching to Imprisoned Spirits-I Peter 3:19 What does this passage about Jesus preaching to the imprisoned spirits mean? [I Peter 3:19].

2021-07-12 		Evil Spirit: Can an evil spirit (demon) program people?



2021-07-12 		Determining if you have the Holy Spirit: How does one know if they have the Holy Spirit, or are "filled with the Holy Spirit"? [Acts 8, Acts 9:17, Acts 19:1-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13].

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

2021-06-04 		Objects with Demonic or Evil Attachments: What do you think about the possibility of an evil attachment to an object in my home that makes my kids uncomfortable?

2021-05-26 		"The Kingdom Within You": Could you help me fully under the verse that says, "the kingdom of God is within you"? [Luke 17:20-21]

2021-05-21 		Saved to the "Uttermost" & Eternal Security: Could you comment on this phrase; saving us "to the uttermost", and any relationship to "Once Saved, Always Saved"? [Hebrew 7:25, Matthew 1:21].
Evil Spirits or Demons: Could you expand on the concept of "demons"? [Matthew 9:33].

2021-05-19 		Family Curses & Divine Counsel for Prayer: Have you heard of bringing prayer to a "counsel of divine judges" which may be tied to Genesis? He feels he may have a family curse. [Genesis 1:26-28, I Corinthians 6:3].
The Didache: What do you think about "The Didache"?


2021-03-29 		The Holy Spirit-Various Experiences: Could you give us a primer on the Holy Spirit "in", "on" and having the Holy Spirit? [Romans 8:9, I John 3-4, Ephesians 1:13, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18, John 7:39].

2021-03-26 		Walking in the Spirit: How does one achieve walking in the Spirit and living a holy life? Recommended Gregg's new books; "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1 & 2) and Lecture series; Charisma & Character [Isaiah 11:2, Colossians 3:15, Luke 12:11, I Peter 4:11].

2021-03-25 		Jesus in the Tomb: When Jesus was in the tomb, where was His soul? [Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:27, I Peter 3:20, I Peters 1:11, 2 Peter 2:5].
"Do Not Touch Me": What was meant when Jesus said to Mary that she was not to touch Him? [John 20:17].

2021-03-22 		Strong Delusions Scare Me: I am experiencing some doubt in my faith, and am afraid God's sending of strong delusions and fear associating with the wrong people, for fear that I will feel the spirit of the wrong kind or be mislead? [Hebrews10:25, 2 Thessalonians 2, I John 4:1-6].

2021-03-08 		DNA Alteration Ramifications: If your DNA can be altered by vaccines, then at what point could we become irredeemable? Did not Jesus die for human, not animals?
Soul & Spirits of Humans & Animals: Isn't the spirit what separates us from the animals? [Ecclesiastes 3:21].

2021-02-01 		The Spirits (Both Holy & Evil): Could you share some scripture about how the spirits work (both evil ones and the Holy Spirit)? [Matthew 12:43, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8].

2021-01-26 		Water Baptism Required: Is water baptism required for entering the "Kingdom of God", and if it is, then why do so many evangelists not require it? [John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Acts 9:10-21, I Peter 3:20-21 ].
Born of Water & Spirit: What does it mean to be, "born of water and of the spirit"? [John 3:5-6].

2020-12-01 		Christians Surprised by the 2nd Coming of the Lord: Will Christians be surprised at the 2nd coming of the Lord? [I Thessalonians 5:4-8, Matthew 24:43-51, 2 Peter 3:10, Matthew 25:1-13].
Watching & Losing Sleep: When "watching" is referred to in scripture, is it saying that we literally should be losing sleep as we look for the coming of the Lord? [Matthew 25:1, Ephesians 6:18].
Body, Soul, Spirit in the Lake of Fire: Will the body, soul, and spirit be thrown in the lake of fire?

2020-11-18 		Dungeons & Dragons Game: Is there any danger to playing the game, "Dungeons & Dragons"?
Demon Presence: Are angles and demons around us all the time?

2020-09-30 		Judas' Repentance: Do you think that had Judas repented, he would've been forgiven?
Mind, Consciousness, Spirit: Do you think that the mind or consciousness is the same as our spirit? [Hebrews 4:12].


2020-08-12 		Animals Created from Dust of the Earth: Is it possible that God created the animals in the same way that Adam was created - out of the dust of the earth? [Genesis 2:18, Genesis 3].

2020-05-29 		Soul, Spirit, Heaven: Could you clarify what happens to the soul, if the spirit goes to heaven? [2 Corinthians 4:16].

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

2020-05-07 		Worship in Spirit and Truth: What is "truth", when the Bible says "worship in spirit and truth"...particularly in light of the varying opinions among believers and denominations? [John 4:24].

2020-04-17 		Human Spirit and Holy Spirit: Is this passage actually talking about the Holy Spirit or just our human spirit? [Romans 8:16-27].

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

2020-03-09 		Worship Service in Church: What form of worship should take place in church, when worshipping in Spirit & Truth? What should it look like on a Sunday morning as far as the raising of hands, singing, and so on? [John 4:19-24, 5:42, Isaiah 29:13].

2020-03-05 		Trinity: Could you elaborate on the 7 spirits in heaven? [Revelation, Isaiah 11:2].
Race Distinctions: Why do people divide races into black and white when no one is really black and white?

2020-02-26 		Soul vs Spirit: What is the difference between your soul and your spirit? [I Corinthians 14, Romans 8].

2019-12-31 		Soul & Spirit: What is the difference between the soul and the spirit? [Ecclesiastes 12:7].
Between Death & Judgment: What happens between death and the final judgment? [Luke 16:19-31, John 5:46, 2 Corinthians 5:8].

2019-10-16 		Animal Spirits: Does scripture indicate that animals also have spirits? [I Corinthians 15].

2019-08-14 		Spirits: I saw an image that appeared translucent just like what you talked about last week.



2019-08-02 		Emanuel Swedenborg: Emanuel Swedenborg, and others, have claimed that they had a special connection to the spiritual realm. What do you think about reported experiences like these?
Deconstruction of Faith: What do you think about the newer term for losing one's faith, called "Deconstruction of Faith"?

2019-08-02 		Saul Summons Samuel: Do you think that Saul actually summoned up the real spirit of Samuel? [I Samuel 28:11-20].



2019-03-27 		Walking in the Spirit: What does it mean to "walk in the Spirit"?
Ten Virgins Parable: What does the parable of the 10 virgins mean? And the oil?

2019-03-25 		Ashes on Foreheads: What do you think about people putting ash on the forehead for Lent? Is it OK?
After death: What happens after death to the believer & unbeliever?
Soul & Spirit: What is the difference between spirit & soul?

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

2019-02-15 		Differing Kinds of Spirits: We know there are different kinds of evil spirits, spirit of infirmity, & spirit of fear, but what about different kinds of good spirits?

2019-01-24 		Marriage Supper of the Lamb: When is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
Ghosts & Goblins: What is your opinion about people seeing ghosts?

2019-01-22 		Holy Spirit Restored to Us Through Jesus: Would it be accurate to suggest that after Adam sinned and the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from him, that Jesus has since cleansed us, and made us eligible again? [Genesis 2:7].

2019-01-22 		Adam-Breath of Life: Can we assume that when God breathed into Adam the breath of life, that he breathed His Holy Spirit into him, and withdrew it when he sinned? [Genesis 2:7, 3:7].

2019-01-14 		Soul, Spirit, Holy Spirit: Are spirit and soul separate? Could The Holy Spirit be our spirit?



2018-12-27 		Soul, Spirit, & the Breath of Life: Can you define the soul, spirit & the breath of life, is there a distinction between the 3?

2018-12-10 		7 Spirits: The 7 Spirits of Revelation, how did we get to that number at the end of the Bible? [Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Isaiah 11:2]

2018-11-01 		Distinguishing Evil Spirits & Demons: Is there a difference between evil spirits & demons?
Supernatural Reports: What do you think of the books "Heaven is for Real" or "23 min in Hell"?


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

2018-09-24 		The 7 Spirits: The 7 spirits of God in Revelation paralleled to Isaiah 11:1-3. [Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6, Isaiah 11:1-3]
Only Begotten: What does the "only begotten" of the Father mean? [John 3:16]

2018-09-20 		Paul's Spirit is with them: What does it mean when Paul said that his spirit is with them? [Corinthians 5:4]

2018-08-17 		Familiar Spirits: My husband just recently died, & I've been experiencing all kinds of weird things happening, & I've been told they are familiar spirits, so can you help me?

2018-04-02 		Original Sin - Lust of the Flesh: I always thought we got a sinful nature from Adam & Eve, but the Bible talks about being drawn away by our lusts, whether it's food, sex, so were we possibly born with a lust of the Flesh?

2018-03-29 		My Spirit shall not always Strive: My Spirit will not strive w/ men forever, what does that mean that He'll run out of patience? [Genesis 6:3]

2018-03-27 		Along with My Spirit: What was Paul saying when he said, "my spirit will be with you"? [1 Corinthians 5]

2018-03-27 		Divide the Water from the Water: Why does the Bible say that waters were separated from waters? [Genesis 1:6-7]
Destruction of the Flesh: Putting one out of the church & giving them over to satan, that his spirit might be saved, doesn't this sort've defend once saved, always saved? [1 Corinthians 5]

2018-03-26 		Soul, Spirit & Body: I've been being taught that our soul/spirit & body are all one unit, all part of the same thing. What do you think?
Resurrected Bodies: What are our resurrected bodies going to be like? Are Jesus' scars from His hand & side going to be gone?

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

2018-02-21 		Soul & Spirit: Is there a difference between "soul" & "spirit"?

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



2018-02-01 		Spirits in Prison: What does it mean for spirits to be in "prison"? [1 Peter 3:19]

2018-01-22 		Speaking to Dead Loved Ones: We shouldn't be attempting to speaking to our dead spouse, should we? [Leviticus 19:31, Isaiah 8:19]

2018-01-18 		Seven Spirits of God: Who are the Seven Spirits of God? [Rev 4, Isaiah 11:2]

2017-08-16 		The 7 Spirits before the Throne of God: Someone asked a question about seeing the Trinity in heaven yesterday, & got me to thinking about the 7 Spirits before the throne. [Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:4, Revelation 5:6, Isaiah 11:2]

2017-06-29 		State of the Dead: What state are the dead in on the Last Day? Where is the spirit between when they die & the last day [John 6:40, John 11:44, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4]

2017-02-27 		Adam & Eve: what happened to Adam & Eve? Did they repent?
Soul & Spirit & Death: What's the difference between the soul & the spirit? What happens after you die?
Mormonism: What do you think of Mormons?

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

2017-01-11 		The 7 Spirits: What are the 7 Spirits of God that are in the throne in Revelation? [Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6, Isaiah 11:2]

2016-12-16 		Letter of the Law vs Spirit of law: Sometimes the "spirit" of the law seems stricter than the "letter", & I thought we were under grace. [2 Corinthians 3:6]

2016-12-09 		Holy Sprit's Role in Eternity: What will the role of the Holy Spirit be in eternity since we are already redeemed?

2016-11-30 		Samson Breaking Vows: The Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson & he would often break his vow. [Judges 16]



2016-08-08 		Walking in the Spirit: Can you explain how to walk in the Spirit?

2016-08-05 		Present with the Lord: Resurrection of bodies on the last day, spirit’s resurrection? [James 2:26, 2 Corinthians 5, Philippians 1:21-23]

2016-07-28 		Soul & Spirit: Caller makes an analogy soul & spirit comment

2016-07-15 		Soul, Spirit & the Heart: Are the Soul, Spirit & Heart all the same?
Satan Reading our Mind: Does Satan know our inner thoughts?

2016-07-14 		Soul That Sinneth, It Shall Die: The soul that sinneth, it shall die, Eccles 9:5, the dead know not anything. [Ezekiel 18:4 & 28, Ecclesiastes 9:5]

2016-07-12 		Soul, Spirit, Trichotomist & Dichotomist: Dichotomy is more popular among Calvinists, the caller thought Steve like might like to know, following up from a call he heard early in the show.

2016-07-12 		Animals, humans, souls & spirits: Is it possible that animals only have body & soul but no spirit like us humans?



2016-07-12 		Distinction between Soul & Spirit: Is there a difference between the soul & the spirit? (Trichotomist vs Dichotomist)

2016-06-28 		Testing Spirits: What does it mean to test the spirits, & how are we supposed do that? [1 John 4:1]

2016-06-13 		3 Part Beings: We are a tri-part being, body, soul & spirit, the only thing that gets born again is the spirit [1 Thessalonians 5:23]

2016-05-26 		My Spirit within You: I will put my Spirit with in you, being poured out [Ezekiel 36:27, Joel 2, Acts 2, Zachriah 14]

2016-05-23 		Understanding the Holy Spirit: Caller is trying to understand the Holy Spirit in light of 2 verses, one it's likened to the wind when Jesus was talking to Nicodemus in the gospel of John & giving part of Moses spirit that was in him to the 70 men in the book of Numbers. [John 3:8, Numbers 11:25]

2016-05-06 		Understanding the Holy Spirit: I'm a very new Christian, but it seems like I have been one long enough to understand what the Holy Spirit is, but I don't, so can you explain it to me? [2 Peter 1:4]
Blaspheming the Holy Spirit: What about blaspheming the Holy Spirit?

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

2016-04-11 		Soul & Spirit: what is the difference between the "soul" & the "spirit"?



2016-03-29 		7 Spirits in Revelation: What are they 7 spirits that are found in Revelation, angels or what? [Isaiah 11:2] Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6]

2016-03-02 		Spirit will Return to God: What does the word, "spirit" mean in Ecclesiastes? [Ecclesiastes 12:7]

2016-02-22 		Testing the Spirits: Can you explain what John meant by "testing the spirits"? [1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, Deuteronomy 13:1-4]

2016-01-13 		Requirements of the Law: What are the requirements of the law in Romans 8? [Romans 8]
Walking in the Spirit: What does it mean to "walk in the Spirit"? [Romans 8]

2015-12-30 		State of the Dead: What is the truth about whether we immediately go to the presence of the Lord after we die, or being in the Eternal State in the New Jerusalem?
Awareness after Death: Can the dead hear or see what's happening here on earth?

2015-12-28 		Soul - Spirit: Is the soul or spirit a separate entity from our body? [2 Corinthians 4, 2 Corinthians 5, Philippians 1:21-23, 2 Corinthians 12, Luke 24:39]
Being Superstitious: What if people just say that people were superstitious back then? Is there any extra biblical or experiential evidence that we have soul/spirit?

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

2015-12-03 		God being a Spirit: Though God the Father is a spirit, does He have some type of spiritual body? [John 4:23-24, Matthew 18:10, Revelation 5:7]

2015-11-25 		Spirits in Prison: Can I just have the Steve-Gregg-Commentary on this passage of Scripture talking about the spirits of prison? [1 Peter 3:19-22]
Jewish History: What would be the best resource of Jewish History for the 400 years before Christ came?

2015-10-08 		Mormonism - Spirit Prison: Everyone that dies will go to one of 3 Heavens, & they believe in a somewhat Spirit Prison, & that they can get baptized out by living people. What do you think about this? [1 Peter 3:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:29-30]

2015-09-14 		Souls & Spirits: What exactly happened during the resurrection of people rising the same time Jesus did? Were there spirits & souls in the them? What does this have to do w/ soul sleep, a conscience existence, etc.? [Matthew 27:52-53]

2015-05-26 		Spirit vs the Brain: Even if the caller's sister has dementia, no cognitive reasoning, the spirit still knows what is happening, doesn't it?

2015-05-19 		Absent from the Lord, Present w/ the Lord: How can we be w/ God, if we still require a resurrection? [Philippians 1:21-23]

2015-05-06 		Passover, Jesus' Death & Resurrection: How do we get 3 literal days & nights in Jesus' Death to His Resurrection? Does it have something to do w/ the Passover?
Spirit & Soul: Is there a distinction between the Spirit & the Soul? How does that relate to the Holy Spirt?

2015-04-30 		Spirits: Are there good spirits out there, or only bad?



2015-04-27 		Soul: What is a Soul? Caller has been studying w/ Jehovah's Witnesses, & it has made him have to think about it.

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

2015-02-20 		Seven Spirits in Revelation: Who are the 7 Spirits in Revelation? [Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:4, Revelation 5:6]

2015-02-03 		Body, Soul & Spirit & the Devil: Is it possible, since the Devil is a spirit, that God can't "destroy" him, so that's why he, the beast & the false prophet will be tormented all day & night for eternity? [Matthew 10:28 Revelation 20:10]

2015-01-29 		The Soul being Eternal: What does it mean the soul is eternal/immortal?
Great White Throne Judgment: Are Christians going to be in the Great White Throne Judgment also?

2015-01-05 		Inanimate objects having demons: Can curses or spirits be attached to inanimate objects?

2014-12-08 		Life after Death: What really happens to after you die? What happens to your spirit? Does it stay here in this realm? Does it go to Heaven? Is it unconscious?

2014-08-06 		Praying to Dead Saints: What do you think about praying to dead saints?
Lent & Fasting: What are your views about Lent & Fasting?

2014-03-06 		Evolution: Caller believes the evolution debate is really not that big of a deal, & does Steve think God used evolution as a means of creation? [Genesis 1]
Using Correct Terminology: The Bible needs to be a little more precise in the words it uses to indicate if God literally created in 7 days or it was a long process.
God Creating man from Dust: Man might've existed in a physical form but not a spiritual form.

2014-02-27 		Soul going to Heaven: Does a soul of a Christian go directly to Heaven after death?
Soul going to Hell: So then where does the soul of a wicked person go? [Luke 16:19-31]

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

2014-02-17 		Steve being Pastor: Has Steve ever been a Pastor?
Angel, Stars & Spirits: Who is the angel, what are the 7 stars & who are the 7 Spirits? [Revelation 3:1]

2013-08-26 		Body, Soul & Spirit: Soul means sort've carnal, close to the body, but the spirit is more spiritual, goes back to God. How do the dichotimists deal with this?

2013-08-26 		Body, Soul & Spirit: Caller thinks soul & spirit are distinguished.

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

2013-07-30 		"Spirit being given in Measure": What does Steve know about a verse in the Gospel of John where it says the Spirit will be given in measure, & who was even saying it, John the Baptist or Jesus? [John 3:34]

2013-07-29 		Worship God in Truth & Spirit: What does it mean to worship God in Truth and spirit? Bad call connection. [John 4:23-24]

2013-06-19 		Holy Spirit & Holy Ghost: Is there a difference between the "Holy Spirit" & the "Holy Ghost"?
Demon-possessed Christian: Is it possible for a Christian to be Demon-possessed?

2013-04-02 		Heart, Spirit, Soul, Mind: Do you think that our hearts and our spirits are the same thing? [2 Corinthians 4:16].

2013-04-02 		The Holy Spirit vs Our Spirit: Is the word for "Spirit of God" distinct than the "spirit of man"? [I Corinthians 2:10, Romans 8:16, John 14:16].
Deity of the Holy Spirit: Is the Deity of the Holy Spirit clear in scripture? Is He distinct from God and Jesus? [2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:9, John 14:15-31, Acts 5:3, Isaiah 63:10, Ephesians 4:30].
Holy Spirit & Man's Spirit: When the Holy Spirit comes into one's heart, does He make the person's heart come alive?

2013-04-01 		Seeking the Spirits of the Dead: Where does it say in the Bible not to contact the dead? [Deuteronomy 18:9f].
Psychics: I are there real psychics? Could they be from God, just used wrongly? [I Corinthains 12:3].

2013-03-12 		Witch of Endor & Samuel: Did Samuel actually come upon the Witch of Endor summoning him, or was it an evil spirit? [I Samuel 28].
Cain & Abel's Wives: Where did Cain and Abel get their wives?


2013-02-27 		"Poor in Spirit": Do you think that Hannah's spirit is and example of being "poor in spirit"? What is a good example of being "poor in spirit"? What does it mean?
"Poor in Spirit": What is a good example of being "poor in spirit"? What does it mean?
"Cut-off" in the Old Testament: When people were "cut-off from the people in the Old Testament what happened to them?

2013-02-20 		Destruction of the Spirit; Is there any place in scripture that God indicates that He has or will destroy the spirit (the human spirit)? And what bearing would that have? [Matthew 10:38].

2013-02-05 		Going to a Psychic: What does the Bible say about consulting a Psychic?

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

2013-01-07 		Friedrich & Blumhardt's Battle: Friedrich Zuendel wrote a book about the life of Johann Cristoph Blumhardt called, "The Awakening: One Man's Battle with Darkness" by a Friedrich Zuendel, & the caller talks about spirits wanting to be set free from the Devil be able to go to God, but doesn't that take the credibility of the exorcism stories since that is wrong?

2012-01-04 		Holy Spirit & Father as Persons: Caller disagrees with Steve about calling God a "person" indicating that "person" means "human," therefore inaccurate.
"Yoke is Easy" vs "Take Up Your Cross": Can you solve the apparent contradiction between the scriptures "my burden is light and yoke easy" vs "take up your cross" (preparing for trials and tribulation that is promised us)? [John 15:19, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 23:4, John 16:33, Matthew 16:24-25].
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