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Topic: Parables

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-20
Believing Genesis' Flat Earth: Why don't you believe Genesis instead of NASA (referring to flat earth)? [Luke 16:19-31, Numbers 12:7-8, Luke 17:34-37].



2024-03-13
Parable of the Sower: Do you think that the "Parable of the Sower" is teaching that there are two ways to lose your salvation? [Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:1-4, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:4-20].
Understanding Scripture: How do you understand the nuance of just reading the Bible and really understanding, especially when writers like James seem to stretch for the explanation? How do we know when to apply it to then or now? [Acts 15:14-17, Amos 9:11-12].


2024-03-05
New Wine in Old Wineskins: Why does Jesus say "old wine is better?" Steve correct him and explains the "new wine in old wineskins." symbolism? [Luke 5:37-39].



2024-02-15
"Unprofitable Servant" Parable: Can you help me sort the parable of "The Unprofitable Servant?" Rec: Topical lecture, "Refuse to be Offended." [Luke 17:5-10, 1 Peter 4:19].



2024-01-23
Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Would you talk about the Wedding Feast parable and the implication that one will be tossed out if they don't take their faith seriously? [Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 22:1-14].



2024-01-22
Symbolism of the Mustard Seed Parable: What are your thoughts on the alternate view of the bird symbolism in the Mustard Seed Parable representing corruption and evil? [Matthew 13:31-33, Galatians 5:9].



2023-12-22
Hell (Lazarus & the Rich Man): Could you expand on the idea that "Lazarus and the Rich Man" may be a parable rather than a depiction of an actual event? [Luke 16:19-31]
Hell (Eternal Torment): Would you expound on the scripture saying those who take the mark will be tormented forever? [Revelation 14:6-11, Revelation 9:17, Isaiah 34:9-10, Revelation 19:3, Genesis 19:28]. Rec: "Three Views of Hell" by Steve Gregg or topical lectures.


2023-12-20
Parable "Wheat & Tares" & Steve's View of Eschatology: Could you clarify your position on eschatology, the rapture, and the "Wheat & Tares" parable? How do dispensationalists defend their contrasting take on it? [2 Thessalonians 2:1-6, John 6:40].



2023-12-14
Parable of the Wedding Feast: What is the parable of the Wedding Feast depicting? Does it symbolize the Jew's rejection of Jesus, the spreading of the gospel, and the destruction in 70 A.D. in judgment? [Matthew 22:1-14].
Parable of the Wedding Feast: Could this parable be depicting the need and directive to evangelize the world with the gospel?


2023-12-13
"Lazarus & the Rich Man:" What is the meaning of the parable of "Lazarus & the Rich Man?"



2023-11-06
Parables about the Kingdom of God: Do all parables relate to the Kingdom of God? [Matthew 13:10].
Defining the Kingdom of God: How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14].
Great White Throne Judgment: What scriptures do you use to support your position that the Final Judgment (the Great White Throne judgment) is for everyone? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 1:17].

2023-10-24
BIble-Truth or Fiction: Is the Bible true or fiction? Where would it be in the library? Is it mostly spiritual?



2023-08-17
Parable of the Unjust Steward: Could you explain the difficult parable of the unjust steward? [Luke 16:1-13].



2023-08-10
Parable of the Talents: How do Calvinists interpret the "Parable of the Talents?" [Matthew 25:14-30].



2023-07-28
"Expositional Constancy"-Mustard Seed: Could you talk about the parable of the mustard seed and how it relates to "expositional constancy?" [Mark 13:31-32, 1 Peter 5:8, Jeremiah 5:6, Daniel 2:37, Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 31:6, Ezekiel 17:23].



2023-07-21
The Number "12": What is the significance of the reoccurring number "12" in scripture? [Genesis 1:18].
Lazarus & the Rich Man: Would you be open to changing your view that the story of Lazarus & the Rich Man is a parable?


2023-07-17
Parable of the Two Sons: Which of the two sons did the will of the Father? [Matthew 21:28-31].



2023-07-06
Parables; "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field": Could you explain the parables about the lost pearl and the lost treasure, and who the buyers are? [Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 14:34, Matthew 16:24, 1 John 2:12, Matthew 13].



2023-05-22
About Salvation: Is the parable of the "Lost Sheep" in Luke 15 talking about salvation? [Luke 15:4-5].



2023-04-18
Parable of the Talents: Is it an appropriate parallel to the "Parable of the Talents" to consider it relative to evangelism and the directive to speak and work to bring people to Christ? [Matthew 25:14-30].



2023-04-14
"Parable of the Unfaithful Servant": Could you talk about the "Parable of the Unfaithful Servant" and its relationship to other parables and passages? [Luke 12:42-48].



2023-03-30
Apostasy: Broken Off Branches & Tares: Do these verses (Matthew 13 and Paul's testimony) indicate that one can fall away and lose their faith? [Matthew 13:22, 1 Corinthians 9:27].



2023-03-28
Goats vs Sheep & Wheat & Tares: Can you help me understand the symbolism of "the Sheep & the Goats" and the "Wheat & Tares?" [Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 John 3:8-10, Matthew 13:38].



2023-02-22
"Forsake All You Have": What does it look like to "forsake all you have to be my disciple?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33, Acts 4:32, 1 Corinthians 6:20].



2023-02-21
Parables About Money: Why do you think Jesus told so many parables about money?
Parable of the "Hidden Treasure in the Field:" Would you explain the parable of "the hidden treasure in the field?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33].


2023-02-20
Unrighteous Mammon: What are we to learn from this verse about "unmammon of unrighteousness?" [Luke 16:9].



2023-02-15
Calvinism & The Prodigal Son: Can I point to some of the parables like "The Prodigal Son", the tax collector, and "the lost coin", to counter Calvinist doctrine? [Luke 15:11-32, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15:8, Luke 13:34].



2023-01-16
Nathan's Story of the Lamb & King David: How do we know that the story Nathan tells about the lamb is about David & Bathsheba? Could he have been talking about Michal and Phaltiel instead? [2 Samuel 12:1-25].



2022-12-29
Parable of the Talents: Why was the servant so severely punished for burying his talent? [Matthew 25:14-30].
Parable of the Talents: What is the spiritual application of "he who has little, even that will be taken away?" [Matthew 13:12, Mark 4:25, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21-23, John 8:31, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:19-20].


2022-12-22
Understanding Parables: How were the disciples expected to understand the parables? [Mark 4:13, Matthew 13:11].
Relationship with God: Doesn't God want to have a relationship with everyone?


2022-11-21
Romans-Jewish Guilt Discussed: Could you review the parables you cited that helped illuminate the Jews to their guilt early in Romans? [Romans 1, Romans 2:17ff, Romans 2:13, Matthew 21:28-40, 2 Samuel].
Original Sin & David's Illegitimacy: Could you talk about the scripture that led to the doctrine of "original sin" and how David may have been illegimate? [Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Judges 11:1,I Samuel 16-17, Psalms 27:10].


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].



2022-10-03
"Wheat & Tares" & "Ezekiel's Temple": Could you comment on what Dispensationalist's believe about the "Wheat & Tares" parable and the rebuilding of the temple? [Matthew 13].



2022-09-26
Kingdom of God-Only for the Jews: Is the current "Kingdom of God" only for the Jews? [Matthew 28:18, Matthew 22:7, Revelation 5:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:15].



2022-09-14
The Prodigal Son: Caller suggests that the parable of "The Prodigal Son" indicates we can go straight to the Father, and nothing in it indicates the requiring of a middleman (Jesus), instead of having direct access to God. [John 14:6, Luke 15:11-32].



2022-08-16
One or two Lazarus': Is the Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead the same Lazarus that Jesus talked about in the parable about the Rich Man & Lazarus? [Luke 16:19-31, John 11:38-44]



2022-08-02
Parables-Not Understood: Why would Jesus tell parables if He knew that the average listener would not understand? [Mark 4:34].



2022-08-02
"Have" and "Have Nots" Passage: What is meant by the passage about those that "have" and those that "have not" - even that will be taken away? [Matthew 13:11-12].



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].


2022-06-10
"Parable of the Great Banquet" or "Wedding Feast": Could you break down the "Parable of the Great Banquet" (Wedding Feast"), for me, including the mention of the poor, lame, and beggars? How does it apply to us today? [Luke 14:1524, Matthew 22:1-14].



2022-06-08
Unjust Steward: Could you explain what is meant in the parable of the "Unjust Steward" when the passage concludes? [Luke 16:8-10].



2022-06-02
Speaking in Parables: Could you explain why Jesus answered as He did when asked why He spoke in parables, when it would seem He would actually want them to understand and be healed? [Matthew 21:37, Romans 11:8, Mark 4:34, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, Romans 1:28, Matthew 13:12, Matthew 25:29, Matthew 13:13, Mark 4:12].



2022-05-30
Dispute Over the Body of Moses: Why is there a dispute over the body of Moses? Did it really happen? [Jude 1:9, Deuteronomy 34:5-7, Zechariah 3:2].
Moses: Where did Moses go when he died?
Lazarus & the Rich Man: Was Lazarus & the Rich Man a true story? Is that telling us about where Moses went? [Luke 16:19-31].

2022-05-26
Undertanding Parables: What was so important about the parable in Mark that would help someone understand the other parables? [Mark 4:13, Mark 4:34].



2022-05-04
Judging Israel from Thrones & Rewards in Heaven: In comparing "ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" and the Vineyard parable, will some have greater rewards than others in heaven? [Matthew 19:28, Matthew 20:1-16, Titus 3:5, Galatians 2:7, Galatians 6:16, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:33, Luke 19:17].



2022-05-02
Parable of the Ten Virgins (Bridesmaids): Because the parable of The Ten Virgins (Bridesmaids) doesn't really make sense, so was it just about the punchline, and not intended to be true? [Matthew 25:1-13].



2022-04-05
Foot Washing: What is the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? [John 13:4].
The Prodigal Son's Portion of the Estate: How was the portion of the inheritance of the Prodigal Son determined? [Luke 15:11-32].


2022-03-18
Eschatology & Politics in Judges (Daniel, Isaiah): Atheist asks-Is there any eschatological or current political application to the Old Testament story of Ehud? [Judges 3].
Determining Biblical History from Parables & Allegories: From an atheist-How does one determine the difference between actual Biblical history, allegory, fables, parables, etc.?
Atheist Questions Authenticity of Scripture: Atheist challenges that various religious groups differ dramatically in their opinions of the meanings in scripture, asserts that the Bible is false, and challenges how one determines the correct interpretation of scripture.

2022-03-07
Parables About End Times: Regarding the parables of the dragnet and the wheat and the tares, is this "end of age" about end times? [Matthew 13:40-50].
Malachi and End Times: Is Malachi 3 and the "Book of Remembrance" about end times? [Malachi 3-4, Luke 10].


2022-03-01
"Wheat and Tares" Parable & End of Age: How does the phrase "end of the age" in the parable of the "Wheat and the Tares" fit into your eschatology? [Matthew 13:39, Matthew 24:3, I Corinthians 10:11].



2022-02-23
Unprofitable Servant Parable: Why do you favor the passage about the servant? [Luke 17:7-10].
Things to be Done in Secret: What are the 3 things we are to do in secret? [Matthew 6:1-18].


2022-02-22
"Unprofitable Servant" Parables: Would you comment on the passage about the "unprofitable servant" in Luke? [Luke 17:7-11, I Corinthians 6:20].



2022-02-16
Application of the Vineyard Laborers: Do you apply the parable of the vineyard laborers who are upset because they did not get paid the same as others, to those that come into the faith? [Matthew 20:1-16].



2022-02-08
Free-Will: Can God violate my free-will option? [Proverbs 21:1, Philippians 2:13].
God Hardened Pharaoh's Heart: Since God hardened Pharaoh's heart, do you think he will be in paradise? [Romans 9:18, Exodus 9:12].
Prodigal Son: Do you think that the parable of the Prodigal Son is a real story? [Luke 15].

2022-02-07
Outer Darkness is Not Hell: What do you think of the idea that "outer darkness" does not refer to the Lake of Fire (or hell)? [Matthew 25:30, Revelation 21-22].
Satan's Limitations: Since the devil is not omnipresent, can he only harass one person at a time? [Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 12:24-28].


2022-01-14
God's Plan: What is God up to? What is His overall plan? [Genesis 1:26, Luke 19:10, Matthew 18:11].
Purpose of "The Law": What is the point of "The Law"? [Galatians 3:24-26].


2022-01-07
Parable of the Wedding Feast: who is the man in the "Parable of the Wedding Feast", who is not wearing the proper clothes? [Matthew 22:11, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21].
Levirate Marriage: When a man was to raise up the upspring for his dead brother, how could that actually work? [Matthew 22:24].


2022-01-03
The Good Seed: Was the good seed in the “Parable of the Sower" that fell on the good ground, the only one that was ultimately saved ? [Matthew 13].
Repentance for Salvation: Is repentance of sin necessary for salvation? [Romans 10:9-10].


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



2021-09-29
Parable of the Wedding Feast: Would you comment on meaning of the parable of the wedding feast, and the inappropriate garments? [Matthew 22:11, Matthew 16:24].
Parable of the Bridesmaids (Ten Virgins): Could you explain the parable of the bridesmaids (ten virgins) and the meaning of the lamp oil? [Matthew 25].
Parable of the Bridesmaids: Do you think that the lamp in this parable is the same as the lamp (churches) in Revelation? [Matthew 25, Revelation 1:4-18].

2021-09-14
The Nature of Parables: Could you clarify the nature of parables and what manner they are used? [Matthew 13].



2021-09-09
Jesus Encourages Violence Like Muhammad: How would you respond to Muslim's who claim that the parable where people are slain, is evidence that Jesus encourages violence and then so can Muhammad. [Luke 19].
Dating the Trinity: Were not there earlier records that established the Trinity doctrine before the Nicaean Council?


2021-08-20
Hell & Annihilationism: If people who knew God's Will are beaten with "many stripes" & those who didn't know God's Will receive "few stripes", how can that be possible under the annihilationist's view of hell? [Luke 12:47]



2021-08-16
Occupation in Eternity (Heaven): What might we be doing in eternity? It seems like a really long time. [Luke 19, Revelation 19, Matthew 25].



2021-08-13
Lazy Back-Sliding Christians: Do lazy, back-slidden Christians end up in hell, relative to the parable of the lazy servant? [Luke 12, Matthew 24, Acts 11:26, John 8:31]. Recommended books by Steve Gregg (2 volume set); "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1; "There is Another King". Vol 2: "All the King's Men".



2021-06-28
Wedding Feast Parable-Improper Clothing: Could you clarify the meaning of the parable of wedding Feast when the "friend" isn't wearing the proper clothing, and then is rejected? [Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 13:47-52]



2021-04-30
Two Sons & Ten Spies Application: Could you comment on the parallel between the Bible stories of the two sons in the New Testament and the ten spies,in the Old Testament and how that applies to Jews and us? [Matthew 21, Numbers 13].



2021-04-23
Parable of the Talents (Minas) and the Wicked Servant: Could you comment on the parable of the talents (minas) and the wicked servant in Luke and what happened to the servant who just buried his mina? [Luke 19:25-27].



2021-04-19
New or Old Earth and the Age of Stars: Could you talk about the discrepancy between the estimated age of creation, earth and stars in the literal view of Genesis, vs a more symbolic view, and in contrast to those in science? [Genesis 1-11].



2021-03-25
Copies of Matthew: Caller shares how many copies of Matthews are available.
Considering Hell: Caller comments on Hell, and some of his disagreements with Steve on the topic, about parables, everlasting, etc. [Mark 4, Matthew 14, Isaiah 66:24, Luke 10:31, Luke 16:19-31].


2021-03-18
Parable of the Sower: What is the application to us in the "Parable of the Sower"? [Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, Mark 4:34, John 3:3, John 8:31].



2021-01-08
The Parable of the Unwise Virgins (Bridesmaids): Could you clarify the meaning of the parable of the unwise virgins (bridesmaids)? [Matthew 25:1-13, I Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 28:15].



2020-09-23
William Lane Craig's View of Genesis as Allegory: Is William Lane Craig's view that Genesis is allegory, suggesting that Jesus got it wrong, acceptable? [Genesis 1-11, John 14:6].



2020-09-09
Why Jesus Didn't Want People to Understand His Parables: Could you clarify why Jesus indicated that he didn't want people to understand His parables, if He wants everyone saved? [Mark 4:12, Mark 4:34, Isaiah 6, Matthew 13].



2020-08-11
Calvary Chapel, 1970s: Caller reminisces with Steve about their mutual time at Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa in the 1970s.
Parable of the Ten Virgins: Could you comment on the parable of the ten virgins? [Matthew 25:1-13].


2020-07-21
Truth-Somewhere In-between Two extremes: Isn't it a good assessment to consider that the truth is somewhere between two extremes?
Parable of the Sower and Calvinism: Does the "parable of the sower" lend support to Calvinism? [Matthew 13:18-23].


2020-07-10
Parable of the Mustard Seed: Is the parable of the mustard seed not what it first appears, but about something bad developing in the church? [Luke 13:18-20, Ezekiel 17:22, Ezekiel 31:6, Daniel 4:1-18, Luke 8:5, Revelation 2:28, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 14:12].



2020-06-26
Ezekiel's Parable of the Women: Caller comments on Ezekiel 16 about the parable of Israel an unfaithful women. [Ezekiel 16].
Creation: Do you think that plants were reproducing before the sun and the moon were created?


2020-06-02
Lazarus & the Rich Man: Why do people think that the story of "Lazarus and the Rich Man" is not a real story of real, named, people, and going to hell? [Luke 16].
Watering Down Hell: Do you think that people think that the story of Lazarus & the Rich Man isn't about real people in order to water down the concept of hell?


2020-05-28
Jesus Speaking in Parables: Did Jesus ever speak without parables, like in Lazarus & the Rich Man? [Matthew 13:34-35, Luke 16:19-31].



2020-05-12
Parable of the Unjust Steward: What are we being taught in the parable of the unjust steward, and his manipulating the funds of his employer after getting fired? [Luke 16].
Women Not Above Men: What does the Bible mean when it talks about women not being above a man? [I Timothy 2].


2020-05-06
Steve Gregg & His Leaving Baptist Denomination: What caused you to switch from being a Baptist? And what denomination did you shift to afterward?
Path of Maturing in the Lord: As you grow and mature in your walk with God and knowledge of the Bible, does the path naturally take you to different denominations and fellowships? [Matthew 11:29-30].
Fig Tree Illustration & Meaning in Scripture: What does the story mean about the fig tree that is cursed to never produce fruit again? [Luke 13, Mark 11:12-14].

2020-05-06
Penal Substitution, Required Payment, Parable of Unjust Servant: Would you comment on Penal Substitution-the idea of God requiring payment for the forgiving of sins and its relationship to the parable of the unjust servant? Why could He have just not forgiven without requiring payment? [2 Corinthians 5:19, Luke 16:1-13, Titus 1:2, Romans 3:25f].



2020-04-30
Parables-Bridegroom, Wineskins, Patches: Could you clarify Jesus' answer as to why the disciples don't fast like the Pharisees do, in the parables about the bridegroom, wineskins, and patches? [Matthew 9:14-17, John 3].
Questions Answered by Email: Do you answer questions by email?


2020-04-03
Blot Name Out of the Book of Life: What does it mean regarding the overcomers and the threat - "blot his name out of the book of life"? [Revelation 12:11,13:8, 17:8, John 16:33].
Sowing Seed on the Various Soil Parable: Would you explain the parable about the seed on the different soils?
Cut-off of the Olive Tree: When one is cut-off, after being grafted into the olive tree, does that mean one is longer longer a child? [Romans 11:24].

2020-02-03
Secrets Only Given to the Disciples: Why would Jesus only reveal His message of salvation to only a select few? Does He not want all to be saved? [Matthew 13:11f, 23:37, 16:24, 10:28-30, 7:6, Isaiah 6, Luke 13:34, 19:41-44, Mark 4:34, John 6:44, 12:32, Matthew].



2019-12-20
Money Management & Doing Favors: I don't fully understand this parable regarding money, particularly verse 9 and the context? [Luke 16:9, Luke 14:33, Acts 4:32, I Timothy 6:9].



2019-12-11
The Unjust Steward: Would you explain the parable of the "Unjust Steward"? [Luke 16:1-13].



2019-10-30
Speaking in Parables: I am puzzled by Jesus speaking in parables so that people would not understand Him-can you help me? [Mark 4:10-12, 33, Isaiah 6:9-10, Matthew 7:6, 13:11, Luke 8:10].



2019-10-11
Parable of the Wedding Feast: Do you think the parable of the wedding feast supports street preaching? [Luke 14:21].



2019-07-29
Lazarus: If the story of Lazarus and the rich man is only a parable, then does it follow that only Jesus could have been the one to tell it? [Luke 16:19f].



2019-06-18
Jonah: Is the book of Jonah actually historical, or is it a parable or satirical story? [Jonah, 2 Kings 14:25, Matthew 12:40].



2019-05-03
Sheep & Goats Parable: Regarding the parable of the sheep and the goats-were the goats Christians? [Matthew 25:44, Matthew 7].
Eternal Security: Can someone lose their salvation?


2019-04-24
Wheat & Tares: The parable seems to suggest that the tares will be taken out first, is that correct? [Matthew 13, 24, Proverbs 2]



2019-04-22
Usury: What about usury in the Bible? Investing wisely? Parable of the talents [Luke 6:35, Matthew 25:14f]



2019-04-10
Parable of the Wedding Feast: How do I apply the parable of the wedding feast? How does one come to God on His terms, rather than on one's own? [Matt 22:13]



2019-04-04
Prodigal Son: Is the prodigal son symbolic of "Antinomianism", his brother of "legalism", and the father, a higher form of love? [Luke 15:11-32].



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?


2019-02-12
Parable of the talents: Isn't it good to save money for retirement?



2019-01-31
Parable of the Sheep & the Goats: Can you please explain the parable of the sheep & the goats? [Matthew 25:31-46]



2019-01-10
Parable of the Banquet: In the parable of the great banquet, there appears to be different groups identified, would you talk about that? [Luke 14].



2018-12-20
Binding the Strong Man: What does it mean that Jesus bound the strong man of the house? [Matthew 12:27-29]
The Binding of Satan in Revelation: Discussion about the binding & loosing of Satan in Revelation. [Revelation 20]


2018-12-03
Communion: What does it mean to be eating unworthily at Communion? [1 Corinthians 11]
Mustard Seed parable & the Birds: Can you explain the Mustard Seed, especially where the Birds fit it?


2018-11-30
Parable of the 4 soils - Thorny soil: Question about the parable of the 4 different kind of soils, specifically the thorny, weedy soil, & pertaining to salvation. [Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:18-23, 1 Corinthians 3:15]



2018-11-08
Rich Man & Lazarus: Discussion about the Rich man & Lazarus parable. (2 calls in a row of not being able to clarify what the question is)



2018-11-08
Sheep & the Goats: I like the song by Keith green called, "the sheep & the goats", but what can you tell me about the sheep & the goats, judging, & so on? [Matthew 25:31-46]



2018-11-06
Rich Man & Lazarus Parable: Isn't the story of the Rich Man & Lazarus literal since it has real names in it?
Jonah going to Hell: The Jonah & Whale story, doesn't it say that Jonah's soul went to hell?


2018-09-18
Parable of the Sower: Can you please explain the Parable of the Sower, all the seed falling on different kinds of ground, the meaning of them? [Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8]



2018-08-09
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: Who was the debt of the servant that didn't forgive the own who owed him a little bit? [Matthew 18:21-35]



2018-07-17
Parables: Weren't the parables generally directed to the people of Israel?



2018-07-17
Parable of the Talents: In the Parable of the talents what is the severity of the master about? [Matthew 25:14-30]



2018-06-27
10 Virgins Parable Parable of 10 bridesmaids, what does it mean? Jesus told them to go away, that He never knew them, how do I know I'm not one of them?[Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 13]



2018-03-05
Parable 3 Servants: In the parable of the 3 servants, the one who didn't collect any interest, what is that referring to, what was the purpose of the story, His point? [Matthew 25:14-30]



2018-02-28
Images of God: People thinking God (Jesus) needs to look a certain way.
Parable of the Sower: In the parable of the sower, are they all Christians being talked about?
Tribulation: Is there going to be great tribulation in the last days? (I think Steve forgets to answer it.)

2018-02-13
Synergism and Monergism: What is Steve's view on the prodigal son, lost coin, lost sheep with respect to synergism and monergism?



2018-01-08
The Third Day: On 'the third day', the wedding feast, [John 2:1]



2017-12-27
The Rich Man & Lazarus Parable: So the Parable about the Rich Man & Lazarus is not really talking about Hell but Hades & Death & people's intermediate state? [Luke 16:19-31]



2017-12-20
Pilate's Wedding: a callers comments about it possibly being about Pilate's wedding., (i personally couldn't make heads or tails out of it.)



2017-12-20
The Parable of the Wedding Garment: Parable about the wedding clothes, what is that all about? [Matthew 22:10–14]



2017-12-20
10 Virgins Parable: Parable of the bridesmaids & oil in lamps, we don't have a license to sin after we are saved like some seem to think. [Matthew 25]



2017-12-06
Parable of the Unjust Steward: Can you explain the Parable of the Unjust Steward? [Luke 16:1-13]



2017-11-07
Ten Talents Parable: What does the parable of the talents mean? [Matthew 25:14-30]



2017-10-30
The Good Samaritan: I'm going through a program called, "Rooted" w/ my church, & we are currently studying about the Good Samaritan, & they are saying that the person who was left behind was a Jew. Is there any more sources that says that it was?



2017-10-05
10 Virgins Parable: Why were there 10 virgins waiting for the bridegroom? [Matthew 25:1-13]



2017-08-29
Parable of the Wheat & Tares Is the Parable of the Wheat & the Tares talking about the 2nd coming or 70 AD? Jesus might've been crucified on Thurs, a special sabbath? [Matthew 13:24-43]



2017-08-14
Using Rabbinical Literature in Jesus' Time; The rich man & lazarus, rabbinical literature, Jesus used familiar literature for His audience.



2017-08-09
Getting Different Rewards in Eternity: Do people get different rewards in Eternity or not? and if that is the case, i have a second question....
Workers In The Vineyard: Workers came in at different times & getting the same wage, what is the meaning? [Matthew 20:1-16]
Dangers of Deathbed Conversions: Steve also explains the dangers of waiting until a "Deathbed experience" happens.

2017-08-08
The Rich Man & Lazarus: Is Lazarus & the rich man a real story or parable? At the time of your lectures you said you didn't know if there was related rabbincal stories. Is there a literal lake of fire?



2017-07-26
Interpretation of 2 Parables: I'd like your interpretation of Matthew 13:44-46 talking about 2 Parables. [Matthew 13:44:46]



2017-06-07
Parables Not Understandable for Some: Why did Jesus speak in parables? Why did He want to make it hard for them to understand? [Mark 4:34]



2017-03-17
Parable of the Talents: what does the money represent in the parable of the Talents



2017-02-16
Pearl of Great Price Parable: Who sells all that he has, Jesus or us? How do we obtain the Kingdom of God?



2017-01-23
501c3's & Churches endorsing Politicians: Pastors not wanting to endorse candidates because of the 501c3 forbids it.
Obama doing a whole bunch of bad stuff on last few days of employment: Does what Obama did in the last few days of his reign parallel to what the unjust steward did in the parable? [Luke 16:1-13]


2017-01-20
Biblical Interpretation in Luke: Can you explain that verse to me? [Luke 12:19-20]



2016-08-23
Unjust Steward: What is going on here in this parable? [Luke 16:1-13]



2016-07-14
The Kingdom of God: Caller likes your lecture about the kingdom of God.(Recommend a book called, "Emperor of a Risen Son", about the Kingdom of God.)
Jesus Speaking in Parables: Why would Jesus play what appears to be mind games w/ those listening speaking in parables?


2016-07-12
Types & Shadows, Types & Anti-types: Is there a type & anti-type here, vessels of mercy, about Israel coming together with the Gentiles? David is a type of Jesus. [Hosea 1:10-11 & Hosea 2:14, Isaiah 10, Isaiah 40:1, Romans 9:23]
Stripes & Beatings for Believer or Unbeliever: Are the stripes for both the Christian and the non-believer or just the Christians? [Luke 12:35-40, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 10, Isaiah 40, Isaiah 10]


2016-07-07
Casting out of Demons by the Spirit: How are False Christians/Prophets able to make demons depart from Jesus, because didn't He also say that "a house divided against itself cannot stand"? [Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 12:25]
The 10 Bridesmaids: Caller is wondering that since the bridesmaids are virgins & are supposedly betrothed to the bridegroom, does that mean that they were all Christians? [Matthew 25:1-13]


2016-06-27
The Fig Tree Budding-Restoration of Israel: hat is your position on the fig tree budding oossibly representing the coming of the Nation of Israel? [Matthew 24:32]



2016-06-08
"Lest at any Time they should be converted": So going by Calvinist standard, "...lest at any time they should be converted…", why would Jesus have to hide His teachings so people wouldn't be converted since God already knows who's going to be His elect or not? [Mark 4:12]



2016-04-15
The First shall be Last & the Last shall be First: In the Parable of the 3 workers, what did Jesus mean by, "the first shall be last & the last shall be first"? [Matthew 20:1-16]



2016-04-07
Rich Man & Lazarus: Why does the Rich Man go to hell & the other to heaven (Abraham's Bosom)?
Speaking in Tongues: What is your view about speaking in tongues?


2016-03-28
Abraham's Bosom: Can you please explain Abraham's Bosom? [Luke 16:18-31]



2016-03-18
Unwashen Hands: What did Jesus mean by this? [Matthew 15:15-20, Mark 7:1-23]



2016-03-11
Some of Jesus' Listeners not Discerning: Why would Jesus not want some people to see or hear or know what's going on? [Isaiah 6, Matthew 13:13-14]



2016-01-13
The Sheep & the Goats & the Brethren: In the judgment parable of the sheep & the goats, who are the brethren? [Matthew 25:31]



2016-01-06
The Parable of the 10 Virgins: Is the Parable of the Virgins talking about 70 AD or Jesus' second return? [Matthew 25:1-13]



2016-01-05
The Aramaic Bible: Are you familiar with the Aramaic Bible in English?
"And the Bride": In the parable of the 10 bridesmaids, they (the Aramaic Bible) add the phrase, "and the bride", meeting the bridegroom AND the Bride! [Matthew 25:1]
Different Resurrections: What about the different resurrections? The first fruits coming back with Christ, so some of "the bride" is coming with the groom? What about different rewards? Even Paul wasn't sure he'd be resurrected with the righteous. [1 Corinthians 15, Philippians 3:11]

2016-01-05
Leaven: What does leaven mean in a parable Jesus gave? [Luke 13:20-21] (same phone call as above, but different caller)



2015-12-17
Being Tortured in Hell: Where do we get that idea that demons torture people in Hell?
The Unforgiving Servant Parable: What about the parable about the unforgiving servant sort've being tortured? [Matthew 18:21-35]


2015-10-26
Parable of the Talents: Are the people in the parable of the talents saved? [Matthew 25:14-30]



2015-10-09
The Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus: Is the parable about the Rich Man & Lazarus really about the after life? [Luke 16:19-31]



2015-10-07
Sheep & Goats: The caller doesn't take this a completely literal, that the sheep & the goats are separated at the regeneration point. [Matthew 25:31-46]



2015-09-21
The 10 Virgins Parable: Since the Virgins all "rose" at the same time, isn't that proof that they were all believers? [1 Thessalonians 4:16, Matthew 25:1-13]



2015-08-27
The Blind Man: Caller is concerned about the meaning of the application of the "blind" man. Is it a Parable or a real, literal Miracle? [Mark 10:51]



2015-08-20
Parable of the Unjust Steward: Caller wants to understand about the Unjust Steward Parable. {Luke 16:8-9]



2015-08-06
Parables of Jesus: Are the Parables that Jesus shares a result of true, real stories?
Parable of the 10 Virgins: Can Steve please explain the 10 Virgins Parable & how do we determine if we are the 5 foolish ones or the 5 wise ones?


2015-07-20
Outer Darkness: What is the "Outer Darkness" referred to after Jesus get done talking about Talents & the Wedding Feast Parables as opposed to Hell? [Matthew 25]



2015-07-09
The Sheep & Goats: People making it to the Kingdom just by default, helping other Christians of human beings in general even though not Christians themselves? [Mathew 25]



2015-05-29
The Parables of the Mustard Seed & Unleavened Bread: Would you explain the symoblisme of the Parables of the Mustard Seed & the Unleavened Bread? [Matthew 13:31-3]



2015-05-21
10 Virgins Parable: What does the Oil represent & just a breakdown of the Parable of the 10 Virgins. [Matthew 25:1-13]



2015-04-29
"Will be taken from him": What does it mean, he who has least, even that will be taken from him, since he which has much receives even more? [Luke 8:18]



2015-04-02
Prodigal Son: When Jesus said the story about the Prodigal Son, was this in a Jewish setting? Luke was writing to the Gentiles? The prodigal son had a broken & contrite heart, so that was why he didn't bring a sacrifice, like what David said in Psalms 51? [Luke 15:11-33, Psalms 51:17]



2015-04-01
Sheep & Goats: When do we become a Sheep or a Goat? Wasn't David's son who died at 2 years old a sheep? Are we all sheep & become goats? [Matthew 25:31-46]
People's Level of Importance: Why is the President esteemed so much more than a garbage man?


2015-03-11
Parables, Grain of Seed & Leaven: Most people consider these parables with a negative connotation, but caller has an issue with it because it's talking about the Kingdom of God. [luke 13:18-21]



2015-02-27
Parables Meaning Hidden even for Today?: So are these parables that are in the gospels now supposed to be understand by everyone now or only by spiritually discerning people? [Matthew 13:13-14]



2015-02-26
Parable about the Vineyard: What's is Steve's take on the parable about the Vineyard, & has he ever heard of God's justice being God's love? Universal Reconciliationists. [Matthew 20]



2014-12-16
Kingdom of Heaven & the Wedding Feast: What was the purpose of the Wedding Feast parable & one guy coming w/ out wedding attire? [Matthew 22:1-14]



2014-11-14
Parable of the 10 Virgins & Universal Reconciliationism: Doesn't the Parable of the 10 Virgins do away w/ the notion of the possibility of Universal Reconciliationism?



2014-11-05
Rich Man & Lazarus: If you are transitioning your belief of Eternal Torment in Hell to Annihilationism, what do you do with the story of the Rich Man & Lazarus? [Luke 16:19-31]



2014-09-02
Parable of the Soils We need to implement this, & figure out our spiritual gifts, but what do the rock & seeds mean, growing deeper & deeper in your Christian walk? [Luke 8:4-21]



2014-08-14
Parable of the Barren Fig Tree: Can you explain the parable about the Barren Fig Tree, the players the Parable represents? [Luke 13:6-9]



2014-07-31
Parable of the Sower: It almost seems like the Devil has power to prevent us from learning about God. Is that true? [Luke 8:12]



2014-06-27
Parable of the Wheat & Tares: Is the Parable of the Wheat & Tares talking about End of the World or the end of the Old Jewish Covenant? Who are the Wheat & Tares? [Matthew 13:24-52]



2014-05-21
Parables of Jesus: Were the Parables of Jesus true stories?



2014-05-21
Parable of the Kingdom & Leaven: What was the point of the parable about the Kingdom of God & the woman & leaven? [Matthew 13:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Luke 17:21]



2014-04-09
Parable of the Unjust Steward: Can you explain this Parable about the Unjust Steward, but especially explain verse 8? What is the point of the parable? [Luke 16:1-8]



2014-02-26
Music (follow-up): Spiritual music should appeal to our spiritual nature & not our fleshly nature, according to the caller.
Rich Man & Lazarus: Jesus wouldn't use a story that would introduce false or deceptive delusion that would cause us major confusion. [Luke 16:19-31]


2014-02-18
The Parable of the Tenants: Can you explain the meaning of the Parable about the tenants or the householder's vineyard where they kill the servant & then his son? [Matthew 21:33-46]



2013-12-10
Determining Who the "He" is-Daniel 9: How can we know for sure who the "he" is in Daniel 9:27? [Daniel 9:25-27].
The Mustard Seed & the Leaven-Good or Bad: The "Mustard Seed" or "Leave" can be either good or bad. People need to use common sense to interpret them in context.[Matthew 13:31-33]


2013-12-02
"Lived Not Again": Can you explain the people who "lived not again" in Revelation 20? [Revelation 20:5, Revelation 6:9-11]
Rich Man & Lazarus: What is the best interpretation of the Rich Man & Lazarus parable? [Luke 16:19-31]


2013-10-15
Parable of the Talents: Are the servants in the Parable of the Talents Christians?



2013-09-20
Increasing Faith & Forgiveness: Can you please expain this passage in Luke both about increasing your faith, talking about a mustard seed & talk about the relationship with the master & servant, which doesn't seem very loving. [Luke 17:3-10]



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]

2013-08-28
The Bride of Christ: Who is the Bride of Christ? There seems to be some confusion because some parts of Scripture say one thing, & then another part says something else. Can Steve help him out? [Revelation 19:7, Ephesians 5:22-33, Revelation 21:9]
The Parable of 10 Virgins: Some people think that "the Bride of Christ" & "the church" are distinctively different, that the Bride is consecrated to Him, ready to go, whereas you have your "wordly" Christians. Is there any truth to that? [Revelation 19:7


2013-08-27
Hell & Not knowing the Heart: Caller wanted to talk about the eternal torment view of Hell, citing the Rich Man & Lazarus parable. [Jeremiah 17:9-10, Luke 16:19-31]



2013-07-05
Hell-Universal Reconciliation: Does the view of "Universal Reconciliation" mean that one is virtually saved by one works, or by how they pay for their sins?
Parable of the 10 Virgins & Hell: Does the "Parable of the 10 Virgins" disprove "Universal Reconciliation?" [Matthew 25].
Sheep & the Goats & Hell: Does the parable of the "Sheep & Goats" disprove "Universal Reconciliation"? [Matthew 25:31-46].

2013-06-25
Parable of the Talents: Can you please explain the Parable of the Talents? [Matthew 25:14-30]



2013-05-20
Unjust Steward: Could you comment on the parable of the "Unjust Steward" and the reference to "everlasting habitations"? [Luke 16:1-13].



2013-05-01
Steve's Comic Book: Where can I find your comic books? (There are two available on-line at the website).
Parables; "Mustard Seed" & "Leaven in Dough" Symbolism: Could you talk about the parables of the mustard seed, and the leaven in the dough? [Matthew 13:31-35, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 13:3-23, Daniel 4:21, Daniel 4:12, Ezekiel 31:6, Ezekiel 17:3, Ezekiel 17:23].


2013-04-12
Ghosts (Spirits): Why did Jesus never correct the disciples when they thought they were seeing a ghosts? [Matthew 14:26, Luke 24:37, I Samuel 11:28]



2013-01-18
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: What was the purpose of the Parable about the Unforgiven Servant?



2013-01-10
The Parable of the Steward: Can you explain the parable about the Steward who was about to be fired? What was the purpose of it? [Luke 16:1-12]


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