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| 2024-04-17 |
Church Hierarchy & Eldership:
What do you think about my position on the church hierarchy and elders? [Matthew 20:25-29, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Titus 1:7-10, Timothy 3:1-7]. |
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| 2024-03-05 |
The Greek Words for "Love":
How do I know which Greek word (agape, eros, phileo, storge) is being used when reading the Bible? [Romans 12:10, Romans 1:31]. |
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| 2024-02-27 |
Female Pastors:
Would you say "yes" or "no" to female pastors? "Why" or "Why not?" [1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, Acts 18:26-28, Romans 16:1, Matthew 23:9, Matthew 20:25-28]. |
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| 2024-02-20 |
Women in Ministry:
Are women allowed to be in ministry? [1 Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Timothy 3:1-10, Romans 16:1, Matthew 23:11, Acts 18:24-26, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Acts 20:28]. |
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| 2024-01-19 |
Women in Leadership:
Should women be in primary leadership in the church? [1 Timothy 2:12-15]. |
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| 2023-07-05 |
Contradiction-Women in Ministry (Pastors):
There seems to be a contradiction about whether women should be in ministry (pastors). Would you weigh in? [Galatians 3:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-13, Romans 2:11-16]. |
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| 2023-06-28 |
Bishops Bestowing Doctrates:
Do bishops have the authority to bestow titles or doctrates? |
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| 2023-06-27 |
Women as Teaching Pastor or Preacher:
Do you still hold the same position that women should not be teaching and overseers in the church? Could a woman be a preacher, but not an elder? [I Corinthians 12, Hebrews 5:12-14, 2 Timothy 2:24, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Timothy 3, Acts 18:18-28, 2 Timothy 1:5]. |
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| 2023-06-26 |
Women in Church Leadership:
What about women in church leadership and some who say that women cannot be "servants of God?" [1 Corinthians 11, Titus 2]. |
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| 2023-05-09 |
Women Pastors (Ministers, Elders):
What do you think of women as pastors? [Acts 14, Acts 20:18, 1 Peter 5:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:25-29, Judges 4:8-9]. |
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| 2023-04-18 |
Women as Elders or Pastors:
Would you comment on a pastor who has changed his mind about allowing women elders based on the notion that women weren't scholars, and were limited by a language issue, that is not true any longer? [1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Matthew 11:25]. |
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| 2023-03-01 |
Characteristics of a Good Pastor:
What are the characteristics of a good pastor? |
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| 2023-01-23 |
Women Pastors:
What do you think about women as pastors? Rec: topical lectures; "Some Assembly Required;" "Roles of Women." [Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6]. |
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| 2023-01-16 |
Inappropriate Remarks from a Pastor:
Are inappropriate and immature remarks from a pastor good reason to think he is not qualified to pastor? |
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| 2022-11-07 |
Women in the Pulpit:
Should we have women in the pulpit leading a church? [Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4. I Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, I Timothy 2:12, Acts 18:24-26, 2 Timothy 4:19. 2 Timothy 1:5, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:7]. |
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| 2022-10-28 |
Unity Among Believers & Elders:
Could you talk about unity among believers, especially from the elders to the congregations? [Hebrews 13:17, Titus 1:9, Romans 16:17, I Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:7]. |
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| 2022-10-17 |
Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Elders, etc:
Catholic caller shares insights about the development of the titles associated with "priests", "elders", etc. [Acts 20:17, Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-7] |
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| 2022-10-13 |
The Church Fathers:
Should we be reading the church fathers? How important are they and how should we view their writings? |
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| 2022-09-30 |
"Hand of God":
What is the "hand of God" in I Peter 5? Is it the "five-fold" ministry? [I Peter 5:6, Ephesians 4:11, I Peter 1:6-8, Psalm 95:7]. |
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| 2022-06-14 |
Apostles & Church Leadership:
What is the appropriate role for leadership and descision making in the church? Is the apostle in the church the final descision maker? Recommended topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required"-"Who Will Lead Us?" [Ephesians 4:11-12, I Thessalonians 1:1, I Thessalonians 26:, John 13:20, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, James 5:14, I Peter 5:1, I Corithians 12:29, 2 Corinthains 8:23]. |
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| 2022-06-03 |
Catholic Disagreement-Evidence of the Miracle of the Eucharist, etc.:
Caller defends the language of Ignatius (church father), terms such as "bishops" and "priests" and the miracle of the "Eucharist". [Romans 15:16, Philippians 4:18]. |
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| 2022-03-30 |
Women in Ministry:
Does the Bible support the idea of woman becoming pastors or elders? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, I Corinthians 14:1, I Peter 5:2-4, Acts 20:28]. Women in Authority Over Men: Should women be put in authority over men? [Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44, Matthew 20:26]. |
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| 2022-03-22 |
Catholic Priests Inhibiting the Salvation of Many:
Are Catholic priests blocking people from becoming saved by their teachings, such as praying to Mary, and the priests forgiving sins? [John 20:23, I Peter 5:1]. |
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| 2022-03-18 |
Untrustworthiness in the Church:
Could you advise us regarding our concern over the trustworthiness of some in charge of church affairs? |
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| 2022-03-07 |
Qualifications for Evangelism:
Are there any biblical qualifications for being an evangelist? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1, Ephesians 4:11]. David as Murderer & Adulterer: Did David lose the spirit when he committed the crimes of murder and adultery? |
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| 2022-01-11 |
Elders & Deacons:
Do all churches need to have elders and deacons? [Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4]. |
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| 2022-01-10 |
Teaching Pastors & Elders:
If there are plenty of elders in the church, is it acceptable to hire a younger man to be the teaching pastor, since he is technically not an elder? [I Timothy 4:12]. |
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| 2022-01-05 |
The 24 Elders in Revelation:
Who are the 24 elders in Revelation? The 24 Elders as the Church: What do you think about the idea that the original texts disagree with the interpretation of the word "us", rather than "them" or "men". [Revelation 5:9-10]. |
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| 2022-01-05 |
The 24 Elders in Revelation:
Who are the 24 elders in Revelation? The 24 Elders as the Church: What do you think about the idea that the original texts disagree with the interpretation of the word "us", rather than "them" or "men". [Revelation 5:9-10]. |
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| 2021-12-23 |
Tongues at Pentecost vs Later in the Church:
Were the speaking in tongues at Pentecost the same as the tongues later in the churches? [I Corinthians 14, Jude 1:20]. Women as Pastors (Elders): Does God restrict women from women as pastors (elders)? |
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| 2021-12-08 |
The Message Bible:
What do you think about "The Message" Bible? Pastor Completely Controlling the Church: Is the pastor supposed to be in complete control over the church? [Matthew 20:25-26, I Corinthians 11:3, James 5:14, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4, 3 John 1:9, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:5]. |
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| 2021-12-06 |
Bob Mumford, Pastoring and Elders:
Caller shares his positive experience of Bob Mumford and his agreement regarding elderships and pastoring. |
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| 2021-11-05 |
One's Calling:
How does one determine more clearly what their calling is? Recommended topical lecture in the "Authority of Scripture" series, "Cultivating the Word of God" Deacons-Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit: Do deacons need to have evidence of the fruit of the spirit? |
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| 2021-10-19 |
Female Pastors (Elders, Bishops):
What are your thoughts about female pastors at the pulpit? [Acts 20:17-38, 1 Peter 5, I Timothy 3, Titus 1]. |
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| 2021-10-12 |
Authority Given to Some:
Did you say that there is no authority stated in scripture? [Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:24, Mark 10:42-43, Matthew 20:25-27, Acts 16:4, Acts 20:29, Titus 1:5-9]. |
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| 2021-10-11 |
Women Teaching Adult Sunday School Classes:
Is my sister teaching adult Sunday School classes to both men and women in conflict with the scripture that women should not exercise authority over men? [1 Timothy 2-3]. |
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| 2021-09-27 |
"Apostolic Succession" & Eucharist (Communion):
Did I hear you correctly about how you understand the Catholic tradition of "apostolic succession." [2 Timothy 2:1-2, Malachi 1:11, Titus 1:5, I Timonthy 3:1, I Corinthians 16:15, Matthew 23:8-9, I Peter 2:18]. |
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| 2021-06-09 |
Ruling One's Home as a Home:
Regarding the qualifications for elders, what is meant by "ruling one's home", and when should a pastor (or elder) step down if his home is out of control in some measure? [I Timothy 3:4]. "Right in Their Own Eyes": Regarding the concept of being, "right in one's own eyes", I always thought it was a bad thing, are you saying it is a good thing? [Judges 17:6]. |
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| 2021-04-05 |
Various Views in the Jerusalem church:
What are the different views of those in the Jerusalem church? Senior Pastors in the Jerusalem Church: How did the hierarchy of the Jerusalem church compare to those that would be considered senior pastors in churches today? [Galatians 2:12, Acts 15, Matthew 23:8]. |
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| 2021-03-26 |
Qualifications for Elders:
What are the qualifications of an elder? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1, Acts 13, Acts 14, Matthew 23:8, Matthew 20:26, Mark 10:43]. Steve Gregg to Speak at Your Church: What does one do to get you to come to speak to a group? |
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| 2021-03-22 |
Those That "Rule Over" Us:
Could you talk about those in authority and how they are to "rule over" us-those in government, institutional church, home church, and how it relates to our own souls? [Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:24]. |
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| 2021-03-11 |
Women Teaching Men:
Could you help me with this passage about women teaching men and if it is applicable to us today? [I Timothy 2:9-12, Genesis 2-3, Timothy 3]. Elders & Overseers: Do you make a distinction between "elders" and "overseers"? [Titus 1:5], Acts 20:17-28, I Peter 5:1-2, Matthew 20:27]. |
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| 2021-03-11 |
Women Teaching Men:
Could you help me with this passage about women teaching men and if it is applicable to us today? [I Timothy 2:9-12, Genesis 2-3, Timothy 3]. Elders & Overseers: Do you make a distinction between "elders" and "overseers"? [Titus 1:5], Acts 20:17-28, I Peter 5:1-2, Matthew 20:27]. |
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| 2021-01-13 |
How to Study the Bible:
What is the best way to get familiar with and study the Bible (rec: go through the Bible at TheNarrowPath.com)? Responsibility of the Overseers: What does Acts 20:28 mean regarding the responsibility of the overseers for the church? [Acts 20:28, Matthew 20:25-27, Matthew 23:8-9]. |
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| 2020-12-30 |
Being Called to Missions:
How does one get called to be a missionary? Is a missionary the same as being an elder? |
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| 2020-12-17 |
One's Desire or One's Calling to Ministry:
If scripture indicates that when it is one's desire to be a pastor, it is a good thing, then how is that contrasted to one who is called to it? [I Timothy 3:1, Titus 1]. |
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| 2020-12-02 |
Requirements for Spiritual Leaders (Pastors, Ministers, Preachers) in Churches:
Is there any requirements for spiritual leaders, if they have been divorced or formerly fallen to sin, but repented? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1]. |
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| 2020-11-04 |
Drifting Away of the Church:
What factors may have affected the drifting away of one church over the other (as with the Galatians and Thessalonians) in scripture? [Acts 14, Acts 17, I Thessalonians 1:9]. Elders in an Immature Church: Was Paul going against his own advice when he appointed elders in the immature church in Acts 14? [Acts 14:23]. |
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| 2020-10-09 |
Baptism Procedures:
As a former Mormon, I think I want to be baptized again, could you discuss the proper way to go about this? [Acts 9, Acts 8]. |
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| 2020-09-25 |
Apostolic Succession:
Would you talk about Catholic "apostolic succession" and the early church fathers? [Acts 12]. |