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Topic: Teach (Teacher, Teaching)
Episode Topic Audio

2024-04-16 		Clever Speaking: Is there anything wrong with using your speaking skills? [2 Corinthians 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 16:12].

2024-04-09 		Repentance from Teaching Dispensationalism: Have you repented from teaching Dispensationalism in your earlier life, because you lead people astray?
Lot's Wife as Pillar of Salt: Do you think that the "pillar of salt" in the story of Lot's wife, is a metaphor for being bitter, or salty? [Genesis 19:26].

2024-04-03 		Kingdom of God: Why doesn't evangelical Christianity teach the importance of the "Kingdom of God" instead of so many other lesser things?

2024-03-07 		Plagiarism of Steve's Teaching: How far do I go in quoting you before I am plagiarizing you?
Marjoe (A Preacher): Could you talk about Marjoe (Gortner, the traveling tent preacher)


2024-03-06 		Unity Among Believers: How would you align this Romans 16 verse about avoiding division with your lecture "Strategy for Unity"? [Romans 16:17, 2 Peter 3:16-17].

2024-02-19 		Trajectory Application of Scripture: What do you think about the trajectory method and application of Biblical teaching? [Galatians 3:28, Matthew 20:26-28].

2024-02-15 		Land of Israel: Caller comments that God gave Israel all the land He promised them based on scripture. [Joshua 21:43-45].
Teaching & Preaching Methods: Do you know any other teachers who teach like you, rather than just verse-by-verse (expository) teaching?
Elihu, Job's Friend: What do you make of Elihu, Job's friend?

2024-01-24 		Receiving vs Giving in Ephesians: Do you know why a verse in Ephesians (which seems to be quoting a Psalm) changes the wording, from "receiving" to "giving?" [Ephesians 4:8, Psalm 68:18]
God "Giving Prophets & Teachers, Etc.": What is meant by God "giving apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers?" [Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12].

2023-11-06 		Trust the Holy Spirit's Leading (Over The Bible): Don't you think that some people try to lead the Holy Spirit, rather than trusting the Holy Spirit to lead them? You seem to trust the scriptures more than the guidance of the Spirit? [Matthew 28:19-20].

2023-10-10 		Women Teaching: What do you think about women teaching? Were there any women in scripture who were teachers? [1 Timothy 2:11-12, Acts 21:7-9].
Women, Be Quiet: What was meant by the scripture that says " let the women learn in quietness?" Is it about single or married women? [1 Timothy 2:11-12, Acts 18:19, Titus 2:4-8].

2023-10-05 		"Teacher" or "Father" (Using Titles): Was the directive to not call anyone "father" or "teacher" ("rabbi") only relevant to the time in which He was speaking, but now we can now call our teachers by their title? [Matthew 23:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15].

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].

2023-05-23 		Women Teaching: What do you think about women teaching in other contexts, such as schools? [1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 3, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Corinthians 14:1].

2023-04-14 		Teaching Children the Bible: Could you help me know how to articulate various biblical passages to my young daughter? [Psalm 146:3-7, Deuteronomy 6:6-8].

2023-03-22 		Prophets & Modern Teachers/Preachers: Are the old prophets and modern teachers or preachers equal in their ability to speak for God? [2 Peter 1:21, James 3:1, Ephesians 3:3-4]

2023-03-21 		Gift of "Teaching": Is "teaching" a stand alone gift, or must it be linked only to being a pastor? A friend of mine questions your gift of "teaching" and says that would only be the case if you are part of a "five-fold" ministry? [Ephesians 4:11-14, Hebrews 5:12, 1 Corinthians 12:28f, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 12:].

2023-03-01 		Characteristics of a Good Pastor: What are the characteristics of a good pastor?

2023-01-06 		Disciple-of Jesus or Paul?: Is it inconsistent to call some of the disciples "disciple of Paul" when the disciples were always disciples of Jesus? [Matthew 23:8, 1 Corinthians 11:3].

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].

2022-10-10 		Wood, Hay, Stubble: Don't you think that the passage about "wood, hay & stubble" is not about false teachers, but about individual lives? [I Corinthians 3:12, I Corinthians 3:5-9, I Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:19].
Baptism for the Dead: What do you think about the "baptism for the dead?" [I Corinthians 15:29].

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?

2022-09-19 		The "Correct View" of Scripture: If you were wrong in the past about the meaning of some passages of scripture, how do we know you are now teaching the right thing? What will happen to those that were taught the wrong thing? [ I John 2:27, Proverbs 25:2, Acts 17:11, Psalm 19:10].



2022-09-07 		What Leads to Apostasy?: Is it something we are doing (like poor teaching) that is causing people to leave the faith?
Witnessing to Former Christians: Should we be taking into consideration the prejudices former Christians have from past bad teachers who manipulated them?

2022-09-06 		Seven Commands of Jesus: Have you heard of the "Seven Commands of Jesus" and the necessity of obedience?
The Gospel: Would the "Seven Commands of Jesus" be the gospel?
Steve Gregg Teaching Certain Doctrines: Caller comments that he appreciates the way Steve doesn't teach specific doctrines . Steve corrects and clarifies his position about denominational doctrines, etc. [TItus 2:1, I Timothy 1:9].

2022-08-30 		Teachers No Longer Needed: Based on scripture, do we no longer need a "man to teach" us?" [I John 2:27, Romans 12:7, I Corinthians 12:7].

2022-08-18 		"The Great Commission" & Politics: What do you think about Andy Stanley's view that Christians involvement in politics interfers in the "great commission"? (A whole lot of crackling noise going on in the caller's line.)

2022-07-19 		Other Christian Broadcasters & Teachers: Doo you listen to Christian radio? Are you familiar with Alistair Begg and Steve Brown? If so, what do you think of them?



2022-07-11 		Teaching Children: How could one break down this passage for children? [Matthew 7:13-14].
So Few Get to Enter the Narrow Gate: Isn't it a bit daunting to think so few people are entering through the "narrow gate?" [Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 7:9].

2022-07-05 		Teaching Children: What are some of the practical ways to teach our children about the Lord? [Ephesians 6:4].

2022-06-27 		Any Other "Steve Greggs"?: Is there anyone else like you out there?
Steve Gregg's Church Attendance: Do you go attend a local church?
Guns: Should Christians own guns?

2022-05-31 		Stricter Judgment of Teachers & Crown in Heaven: Could you talk about the rewards of crowns and the stricter judgment of teachers? [James 3:1, Daniel 12:3, Matthew 28:19-20].

2022-05-25 		Calvary Chapel's Brain Broderson: What is your opinion of the teaching of Brian Broderson?
Steve Gregg: Caller supports Steve with gratitude.

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?


2022-03-01 		Michael and Satan: What was the conversation between Michael, the archangel, and Satan? [Jude 1:9].
Wager Between God and Satan: Where is the story about the wager between God and Satan? [Job].
Brother Lawrence: What do you think of the book by brother Lawrence named, "Practice of the Presence of God"? Recommended books; "Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis and "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan.

2022-02-22 		False Teachers: What do you think of those teachers that focus on other ministries that they think are in error and are false teachers? [Galatians 6:1, 2 Timothy 2:24-26].

2022-02-18 		Seventh Day Adventist's are Wrong: Do you suppose that some of the Seventh Day Adventist leadership actually do know the false doctrine they are promoting?



2022-02-17 		Jesus is Messiah: How do I best approach someone who doesn't think that Jesus is the Messiah come, but a teacher, even in light of "I am"? [Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 13:13, Matthew 16:13-20].

2022-01-26 		Total Depravity: Some teachers teach some truth and some error, and I challenge their credibility, such as the doctrine "Total Depravity", like John McArthur's view. Is that view true? [Psalms 14:2, Romans 3:11, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 13:23, Isaiah 64:6, I Thessalonians 5:21-23].

2022-01-19 		Preacher's Expecting Financial Gain: Is Paul saying that if you are a full-time preacher, you should get your financial support from doing so? [I Corinthians 9:14-18].
Naaman, the Syrian (the Leper): Is the man who was trampled in 2 Kings, Naaman the Syrian (the Leper)? [2 Kings 5:17].

2022-01-18 		Author Michael Heizer: What do you know about Michael Heizer? The book I have has some really odd material in it.

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].

2021-12-21 		Learning the Bible Like Steve Gregg: Can other people learn to refer to Bible scripture as quickly as you do, or is it just a special gift of yours?
Feeling Sorry for the Pharisees: Do you ever feel sorry for the Pharisees? [John 10:37, John 17:6, John 5:42, Acts 15:5].

2021-12-10 		The Great Commission-Evangelism or Discipling: In fulfilling the "great commission," should we be evangelizing or teaching believers to make them disciples? [Matthew 28:20].

2021-12-03 		Bob Mumford: Do you know anything about Bob Mumford? [Ephesians 4:13, John 17:11, John 17:21-23, Mark 4:26-29].

2021-10-29 		Judge Yourselves, Paul Doesn't Judge Himself: Could you respond to Paul commenting that he doesn't even judge himself, but yet we are to judge ourselves? [I Corinthians 4:4].
Servant Teachers All are Yours: Can you help me understand Paul's remarks about "all are yours"? [I Corinthians 3:21-22, Ephesians 4].

2021-10-21 		False Teachers & Doug Bachelor: Is Doug Bachelor a false teacher? Was my faith endangered? [2 Peter 2].

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].

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].

2021-10-08 		Pastors, Teachers, Foundation Builders of the Body of Christ: Who are the pastors and teachers facing a stricter judgment, and is that relative to those who build the foundation in I Corinthians 3? [James 3:1, I Corinthians 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:12, I Peter 2:5].
Reward for Pastors or Teachers: Is there a greater reward for pastors or teachers?

2021-07-26 		Hell-Annihilation: Regarding the view on hell where sinners are ultimately destroyed, do you think there is merit in it? Topical lecture recommended; Three Views of Hell, and Steve's book on hell.
Eternal Torment in Hell: How could eternal torment in hell bring God glory?
Bible Teaching: It seems to be lacking in Bible teaching where teachers don't present more than one fair view, unlike you.

2021-06-29 		Ignorance Before God: What is a person's stance before God if they have not been taught properly, but are sincere in their faith, as far as they know and understand it. [James 3:1, Luke 12:49, Acts 17:11, John 16:13].

2021-04-07 		Charles Stanley & Michael Youssef: What do you think about Charles Stanley and Michael Youssef?



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].

2021-03-08 		Ravi Zacharias' Ministry: In light of the recent the exposure of the failures of Ravi Zacharias, was he sincere or was it all false?[I Corinthians 13:2].

2021-02-11 		End Times (Eschatology) Lectures: Caller recommend Steve Gregg lectures; "When Shall These Things Be" on TheNarrowPath.com?
People Praying Together: Does God pay more attention to people praying together in unison?
"Remnant Call" with Benjamin Baruch: Would you look into Benjamin Baruch and "Remnant Call" radio?

2021-01-26 		Harold Eberle-Victorious Eschatology: Do you know anything about Harold Eberle, the author of Victorious Eschatology?



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].

2021-01-05 		The Gospel Preached: Could you clarify if someone who is presenting the gospel with a good heart, even if they are mistaken about some of their doctrine and their understanding of the gospel, still produce good fruit?

2020-12-31 		Being Overweight & Our Witness: Is my being overweight a bad witness as I attempt to teach and witness?

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?

2020-11-25 		Tongues and Other Gifts of Steve Gregg: Do you, Steve Gregg, have any other gifts other than speaking in tongues?
The Stone in Daniel: If you know Josephus or Luther, what did the think of the stone in Daniel?


2020-11-25 		Which Catechism: Do you adhere to any one catechism? If so, which one, and if not, what is wrong with them?



2020-11-05 		Stirring up One's Church to Go Out and Disciple: How would you go about stirring up interest in your church to go out and disciple others?
Suffering for the Christian: Why does God allow us to go through trials and sufferings as He does? [Job 2:10].

2020-10-08 		Bringing Out the Best in Yourself: Is the Landmark Forum Education program about "bringing out the best in your self" align with Christianity? [I Corinthians 6:11, Luke 9:23].
Jesus's Conception Date 9/11: Why is there not more discussion of the possible date of Jesus' conception, aligning with 9/11?

2020-10-05 		Paul's Travelogue for Our Instruction: What are we supposed to learn from Paul's travelogue in Acts 27, especially in light of the verse that all scripture is for our instruction? [Acts 27, 2 Timothy 3:15-16].

2020-09-25 		Doug Pollock: Do you know anything about Doug Pollock?

2020-07-29 		Day of Rest Continues: Is the day of rest (the 7th day) referred to in Hebrews 4, still continuing even until today? Can you reconcile that wilt John 5:17? [Hebrews 4, John 5:17, Genesis 2:1-3].
Teaching in Public School: What do you think about a committed Christian taking a job as a teacher in a public school?

2020-07-24 		Women Teaching in Church: Could you talk about women teaching in church? [I Timothy 2:12, Acts 18:24-28].
Steve Gregg and His Radio Show: How did your find yourself teaching on your radio show? Caller is wondering about possibly to the same thing.

2020-07-07 		Politics in Church: What do you think about pastors teaching about politics every Sunday in church?

2020-07-06 		Doctrine of Christ: What is the "doctrine of Christ"? [2 John 1:9-11].
Greeting Those of False Religions: If a Mormon comes to our door, are we being instructed to not welcome or greet them? [2 John 1:9-11].

2020-06-29 		Bart Ehrman Video: Bart Ehrman thinks the Bible was just handed down from Heaven in immaculate form, & Steve asked who actually believes that, & caller points out that that is what his church taught.
Ordination & Seminary What is your opinion of ordination and seminary training its relationship to competency when teaching the Bible?
Leah, Rachel, Jacob & Laban: Was Laban always planning to substitute Leah for Rachel, or could it have been a last minute decision because she had not found a husband by then? [Genesis 29].

2020-06-24 		Women as Deacons or Elders: Why does Paul allow women to be Deacons, but not Elders? [1 Timothy 3, Titus 1]

2020-06-22 		Believing in God-Without Doubt: Should we not know that God is real with every fiber of our being, rather than related to the saying, "I would rather live as if there is a God and be wrong ..."?
The Value of the Church Fathers: Why are the church fathers important to us, since we are all fallible?

2020-06-11 		Small Church Meetings: What do you think about smaller church gatherings, attempting to emulate the early church. Is there enough time and attention on the sermon, rather than eating and visiting?



2020-06-10 		What the Bible Says or Teaches: Is the truth compromised to indicate what the Bible teaches, rather than what it says? How would that apply to Calvinism?

2020-06-09 		Diotrephes: Do we know anything about the doctrine of Diotrephes? [3 John].

2020-06-09 		Rude & Opinionated Bible Teacher: If a Bible teacher is being rude, and not allowing alternate views to be considered, what would the Bible instruct?

2020-06-05 		The Zohar of the Kabbahal: Should we avoid referencing the Zohar (Kabbalah), as one Terry Stone, a prophecy teacher does?



2020-06-04 		Word of Faith and Wealthy Ministers: What is wrong with the Word of Faith (Name it and Claim it, Health & Wealth) ministers making a lot of money, like Benny Hinn, and Kenneth Copeland, etc.? [Luke 12:48, I Timothy 6, Acts 3:6].

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].

2020-05-19 		Seeing the Second Coming Through Telescopes: Do you think that it would be possible that people could see Jesus returning via telescopes before most of us would see it? [I Thessalonians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 15:52].
Someone Who Won't listen to Steve Gregg: How would you respond to someone that won't listen to you, Steve Gregg, because of his conviction that you are not obedient to scripture according to Isaiah? [Isaiah 8:20].

2020-05-08 		Beginner's Bible Class: Where would you recommend I begin if I am going to teach a Bible study for the first time, and teach to beginners?

2020-05-04 		Teaching the Book of James to Children: Is James a good book to start with when teaching children the Bible?

2020-04-27 		Prayer in Biblical Inquiry: What place should prayer have in discussions when biblical questions are asked in order to gain unity? [Romans 14]

2020-04-14 		John MacArthur's Teaching: What do you think of John MacArthur's teaching?
Paul's Thorn in the Flesh: What do you think of John MacArthur's view that Paul's thorn in the flesh was a demonic torment? [Matthew 8:17, Isaiah 53, Galatians 4:13, Acts].

2020-03-25 		Why a Sermon on Sunday: Why do we gather once a week to listen to someone give a sermon, when it would be more beneficial to have a conversation? [Acts 2].

2020-03-17 		Denying Christ: One must keep in mind our public witness if we ever deny Christ, even if it was to save someone.
Greek Interpretation & Elders, Pastors, Teachers: The Greek words (such as "kai") can be interpreted in more than one way, so what is the guide for determining which meaning is meant, as in the passages about elders, pastors & teachers? [Ephesians 4:11, I Peter 2:25, Galatians 6:16, I Timothy 3].

2020-01-29 		Teaching Others About God: What does it mean when scripture says that in the new covenant we will not need to teach others about the Lord [Jeremiah 31:34, I John 2:27, 16:13].
God's Finger & Arms: What does it mean when it says, "the finger of God", or "He stretched out His arms"? [Psalm 132:12].

2019-10-08 		Expository Bible Teaching: What is expository teaching and why is there so much variation on how deep the teacher goes?



2019-09-16 		Bible Teacher's & Preacher's Fees: What do you think about these Bible teacher's and preachers who charge enormous fees? [Matthew 10:8, 21:12-13].

2019-09-16 		Preaching & Teaching: What is the difference between preaching & teaching? And what is the best way to do both? [Acts 2:42].

2019-08-26 		Calvinisim: How much should I be concerned about listening to someone who is a Calvinist, as I heard that Calvinism is not a good thing?

2019-08-01 		Which Temple: Would you help me sort out how many times Israel was in and out of their land, in exile, and which temple is being talked about in these Old Testament passages?
Other Reliable Bible Teachers: Can you recommend other teachers that exegete as much as you do concerning why some people don't think the same things did or did not happen in Ezekiel.


2019-06-26 		Must Read Books: Would you share your list of "must read" books?
Steven Anderson of Tempe AZ: Are you familiar with Pastor Steven Anderson of Tempe AZ? (King James only)?
Steve's Views on Hell: Which view of Hell do you lean toward?

2019-05-20 		Seminary: Do you have to go to seminary?

2019-02-06 		Teaching Different Beliefs: Teachers teaching different interpretations of scripture, different ideas, how far would you allow that to go?
Charles Spurgeon: Was Charles Spurgeon a Calvinist? He was talking about getting out of being lukewarm, so why would a Calvinist be saying that?

2018-11-28 		Teaching my Daughter Spiritual Things: How do I teach my daughter biblical things without scaring her too much?

2018-11-15 		Structure of the Church: Mormon caller, structure of the church, foundation of the apostles & prophets.

2018-11-13 		History Channel & Aliens: I'd like to be able to answer people who after watching the History channel who have all these Qs about aliens. Can you help me out?

2018-11-12 		Evangelizing, Teaching, Witnessing Correctly: How to go out & share your faith & what churches are teaching is inadequate

2018-11-02 		Steve teaching the Gospel: How did you come to do what you do? What makes one qualified?

2018-10-19 		Feed My Sheep: "Feed My sheep", is this negative or positive connotation here?

2018-08-13 		Teachers, False Teachers & the Holy Spirit: The previous call you had false teachers, that the Holy Spirit to teach us? Perhaps it's talking about False Prophets & Teachers such as Joseph Smith & Mohammed who say we need them in order to understand the Bible. [1 John 2:27]

2018-08-13 		Bible Teachers: Why do we need teachers if the Bible says we don't need them because we have the Holy Spirit? [1 John 2:27]

2018-07-03 		Preachers & Teachers Learning New Knowledge: Do preachers & teachers need to continue to study & grow in their Biblical insights? Do they need to be presenting new insights, new knowledge, from God?
Going to Seminary: Do you think pastors/teachers need/should go to Seminary for their training? [Luke 2:41-50]

2018-06-18 		Gift of Teaching: If teaching is a gift, then why does Jesus tell us not to call anyone teacher? [Matthew 23:8]

2018-04-30 		Moral Lesson from Acts 25: I'm going to be teaching on Acts 25, but I was wondering if you knew, because I don't, what is the main moral lesson of Acts 25 that we can draw from? [Acts 25]

2018-03-06 		Gift of Ruling: The gift of ruling, how does this work, how was it done in the apostolic era? The only person I think of as my Ruler is Jesus! [Romans 12:8]

2018-01-23 		Teachers are held to higher stand: What does it mean to be "not of many masters" [James 3:1]
Millennium & the SDA: I was listening to a ministry called, "Amazing Facts", & Doug Batchelor said that there will be no one on the earth during the Millennium. Is that biblical?

2018-01-22 		Calvinism: I've left my view of Calvinism, but my pastor still wants me to teach Sunday School Class. Is that a good idea?

2017-12-19 		Celebrating Halloween & other Pagan Holidays: What about Christians taking pagan holidays & turning them toward Christ, holidays such as Halloween & Christmas?
Good Teachers: Did you say we don't need Teachers?
Birth Control: A discussion about Birth Control ensues.

2017-11-13 		Still asked to Teach even though Different View: We've been asked to teach even though we disagree about hell. (follow up to a call he made couple weeks before.)
Tongues of Fire & Consumed by Fire: There was the Day of Pentecost when the Flames of Fire were on people, & the animal sacrifices that were consumed by fire, are they somehow related? [Acts 2]

2017-10-31 		Prophets & Teachers of the Bible: Regarding Prophets & Teachers of the Bible, what makes him a prophet or what disqualifies him?

2017-10-06 		False Teacher: How are we to judge & treat false teachers/prophets? [James 3:1]

2017-09-20 		Street Preaching: Is street evangelism that an effective method of witnessing?

2017-09-06 		Steve's Spiritual Gift: Regarding the Gifts of the Spirit, what is Steve's gift? (Teacher)

2017-07-26 		Not Needing a Teacher: You don't need a teacher, is this what does that means? [1 John 2:27]
Spiritual Adultery: Have you ever heard of the term "spiritual adultery", where churches get annoyed that you are fellowshipping with another group even though you "belong" to them?

2017-07-18 		Association with Masons: A friend wants me to an exercise program at an elks club connected to the masons.
A Biblically Accurate Pastor: My pastor doesn't seem to be biblically accurate. Should I be concerned about that?

2017-06-02 		The Jesus Notes: The book, "the Jesus Notes" followup.
Women Teachers: Women teaching the Bible class, is that acceptable?

2017-05-10 		False Teachers: Can a false prophet/teacher who's intentions are good but still false, can they still be saved? [James 3:1]

2017-02-16 		Call No Man Father or Rabbi: So we can have spiritual father, can't have spiritual teachers & can't have spiritual pastors, but can't call them that? Where does it say we can call someone a Father? [Matthew 23:9] (followup)

2017-01-16 		Opinion verses the Word of God: I disagree w/ you about sharing your "opinion. We can't all have different opinions of their interpretation of the Word of God.

2017-01-11 		Woman Preachers: Are woman allowed to pastors? How about teaching?

2016-09-12 		Charging for Leadership Classes: What does Steve think of people charging for leadership courses just to teach the Bible?
Identifying Speaker in Isaiah: It says in the Isaiah that the "...Lord GOD, and His Spirit, hath sent Me.", who is the me?/Me? Is this referring to Jesus? Is it in relation to the Godhead/Trinity? [Isaiah 48:16b]

2016-08-15 		Widow's Mite & John NacArthur: John MacArthur thinks the interpretation of the Widow's Mite story is wrong....that she should've given all of her money, that Jesus wasn't commending her but admonishing her. [Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4]
John MacArthur's & Reckless Teachers: Caller says that MacArthur thinks there's a lot of reckless Bible teachers out there. (again, audio cuts out a lot.)

2016-08-05 		Hermeneutics: You have to study the hermeneutics of proper Bible Study, learning to properly interpret & not completely rely on your favorite scholar or Bible teaching alone because a favorite teacher can be wrong, is what this caller believes.

2016-07-07 		KJV only: Caller thinks the KJV is the only way to go, that there's missing verses from the NIV. (very bad quality audio.)
The EVS by Calvinists: Was the ESV written by Calvinists?
Calvinistic Teachers: Should we listen to teachers who believe in Calvinism?

2016-06-03 		Women Submission & Angels: Can you please talk about women submission of covering their heads & the angels? [1 Corinthians 11]
Learning How to Pray: How do you teach someone to pray? [Luke 11]

2016-04-27 		Expository or Topical: When listening to sermons & teachings, should it be expository or topical verse by verse Bible?

2016-04-26 		Women Teachers: When i'm listening to a women teach, am i disobeying God by not women not learning in silence or having authority [1 Timothy 2:11-12],



2016-04-14 		Steve Having the Gift of Prophecy: Does Steve Gregg think he has the Gift of prophecy? Caller wants to talk about 2 kinds of prophesying.

2016-03-14 		Early Church Beliefs: Did early Christians believe in life after death & did they believe we went to paradise instead of heaven. (Audio of caller is very weak.)
Tips for Teaching: Does Steve have any tips for beginner Teachers who are about to try to lead Bible studies?

2015-12-29 		Husband's faith: Wife is concerned about her husband's lack of faith, he being told that God is like a horse & can come believe anything about God that he wants. But someone said that a wife can't instruct or talk about Bible things w/ her husband, so she's afraid of talking to him. [1 Peter 3:1]

2015-12-04 		Rabbi, Teacher & Lord: Did the disciples call Jesus "Rabbi" verses "Lord"? When did "Rabbi" or "Teacher" change to "Lord"?

2015-11-13 		Accepting Christ & Teachers being accountable: Isn't it the Teachers responsibility to teach correctly so someone would know how to accept Jesus in their heart (repent)? [James 3:1]

2015-10-13 		Follow-up to Zechariah Lectures: Steve comments on the Zechariah lectures they had talked about the day before, that they are up on the website.

2015-10-12 		Zechariah Lectures: Where are they?

2015-10-12 		Previous Eschatological Views: When you believed your former positions in Eschatology, did you actually teach them or just believe them at that point?
Full Preterism: Do you consider Full Preterism to be heretical?
Dispensationalism: If Dispensationalism is false, doesn't that give people false hope for a 2nd chance where there is none?

2015-09-21 		Same-sex marriage & Homosexuality: Caller likes Steve's lectures on the biblical reasons why homosexuality & same-sex marriage are wrong.
Teaching, traveling, lectures: Caller appreciates Steve's ministry, his ability to be able to teach across the country, have lectures that are the perfect length, etc.

2015-05-12 		Pastors Not Following Bible: Pastors not going according to the Bible, but anything goes, for the most part, & the pastor didn't like being criticized about it. Shouldn't he be concerned w/ what he taught on Judgment Day? [James 3:1]

2015-04-30 		Teaching: Caller would like Steve's perspectives on teaching regarding being lauded or getting pride, or thinking you're pretty smart?

2015-04-27 		Steve's Qualifications for Teaching: Is Steve qualified to be a Pastor or a Teacher, or hasn't he ever had any push back, from being married so many times? Is it true that even if it is the wife's fault for the divorce, she going into adultery, that it still actually rests on the husband? He's still responsible for it ultimately, so it would disqualify him?

2015-04-10 		Doctrine & Teaching: What is Paul saying in 1 Timothy 4:12-16 about Teaching & Doctrine? [1 Timothy 4:12-16]
The Devil having been Lucifer: Caller wants to confirm that he heard Steve say that he doesn't believe the view that Satan was at one time the fallen angel, Lucifer?

2015-04-03 		Women Teaching/Preaching: What does Steve think about women teaching in the church?

2015-04-01 		Discipleship: Caller wants to know the best way to teach Discipleship like Steve does.

2015-04-01 		Lectures on Unity: The caller really enjoyed the lecture series "Strategies for Unity". How long has Steve been teaching on that subject?

2015-01-15 		Tithing: Caller has a friend who has told him he is wrong for not tithing. How does he share with him that he might not be right?

2015-01-15 		Bible Thumping as opposed to Gently Correcting: How can you not come across as Bible thumping as opposed to be gently admonishing someone who's doing wrong? [2 Timothy 2:24, Galatians 6:1]

2014-12-23 		Church History & Coptic Church: When was the Coptic Church excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church?
Pastor in the Bible: The word Pastor in the Bible discussion from a previous call. [Ephesians 4:11]

2014-12-23 		Former Pastors: What do you think of the former pastor attending the same church he had pastored? You'd think the new Pastor would feel a lttle threatened.
Pastor/Teacher: Is a Pastor considered a Teacher?
Watching Action Movies: What do think about our thoughts being influenced by the movies we watch?

2014-12-22 		Discipleship: What about having mentors? People holding you accountable?

2014-12-03 		Preaching Styles: Why do some preachers feel they have to yell? Did Jesus or Paul ever yell?

2014-11-19 		Teaching by the Anointing: We don't need man to teach us, but to rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment, although we might be helped by a good teacher. What do you think? [1 John 26-27, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Romans 12:6-8}

2014-10-13 		Bible Scholars: Who are all these Bible Scholars that you keep mentioning?

2014-09-25 		Church Teacher: What is the legitimacy of being a Bible teacher even though I don't attend a church right now?

2014-08-05 		Men Calling in on the Radio show: Caller is impressed w/ how many men call the show as opposed to women.

2014-07-24 		Evangelical Covenant church: Do you know anything about the Evangelical Covenant church?
Doctrinal Differences: How do learn to be edified from a teacher who you disagree with doctrinally?

2014-07-23 		Spirit & Truth: What if you are listening to good, sound teachers that don't have ALL the truth? [John 4:24]

2014-05-16 		Devouring the Bible: Sometimes it's better to just stay home & cook your own meal so you have it the exact way you want it, have as much as you want, verses going out to eat. Same with the Bible. Sometimes you should study it for yourself as opposed to somebody else telling you what it says, getting their version of the "meal".

2014-05-16 		Learn Directly from the Bible: Why would you want to listen to somebody's hashed up version of what the Bible says as opposed to just reading it for yourself?
Disagreeing Views: Caller actually enjoys listening to people of opposing beliefs than what he believes.

2014-05-14 		Doctrines of the Catholic Church: What do you think of the teachings of the Catholic Church?
Pope: What about their Pope?

2014-04-30 		Reasons to Believe - Hugh Ross What do you think of Hugh Ross & the Reasons to Believe his ministry?

2014-04-29 		Vashti: Vashti was asked to where the crown & come to him & she refused, it that true? Was she an exotic dancer (dancing in the nude)?
3 literal Days: How could Jesus have been in the grave 3 literal days?
Relying on Theologians: Can we get everything we need to be a Christian from the Bible, or do we need a good theologian every now & then to guide us?

2014-04-28 		Jesus' Death 3 Days: How can it be 3 literal days that Jesus was in the tomb from Friday to Sunday? The math does not compute. Where does it say, "He will rise on the 3rd day"? [Matthew 16:21, 17:23, 28:63]
Preaching to the Spirits in Prison: What does it mean that Jesus went & preached to the souls that were being held captive? I thought Jesus' death was good enough for the penalty of sin. [1 Peter 3:19-21]
Getting a Handle on the Truth: Since teachers are to be held more accountable than the average person, I want to make sure i'm teaching truth, so how do I know i'm interpreting the Bible right? [Janes 3:1, 1 Corinthians 5:9]

2013-12-18 		Hank Hanagraaff: What do you think of Hank Hanegraaff? Is he a reliable teacher?
Steve Gregg a Reliable Teacher: Is Steve Gregg a reliable teacher? Caller used to disagree with a lot of what Steve said, but what to go see if what he says was true, & found out that it was! [Acts 17:11]

2013-12-13 		Sermon on the Mount & Teachings of Jesus: What do we say about teachers who say Jesus' teachings like the Sermon on the Mount is not applicable for us today, teachers such as Paul Washer?
Teachers having a Stricter Judgment: It's scary that there are teachers teaching stuff that are completely wrong because they are going to have a stricter judgement. [James 3:1]

2013-11-12 		God Creating Good & Evil: Can you talk about God creating both good & evil? [Isaiah 45:7]
Teaching from the KJV: Is teaching out of the King James Version of the Bible okay?

2013-09-17 		No Need for Teachers: If the Believers have received an anointing of The Holy Spirit, does that mean there's no need for a Teacher? [1 John 2:7]

2013-08-06 		Church History Books: Does Steve know any good books on Church History?
Teachers Ignoring Truth: What if someone is persuaded that a new view they are learning other than what they believed might be true, but just wants to ignore it & not research it to see if it might really be true because they are afraid of losing their job, should we still consider them a reliable teacher? Is it a sin?

2013-07-26 		Not Really 12 Disciples: Why does it say there's 12 disciples when in reality, there was only 11, since Thomas & Judas Iscariot were not there? [Luke 24:9]
David Wilkerson: What do you think of David Wilkerson as a prophet?

2013-05-21 		False Teachers vs The Mistaken: What do you think about listening to a false teacher, but just picking out what is good from his teaching and disregarding the rest? [2 Peters 2:1-3, I Timothy 6:3-19, Galatians 1:8-9].

2013-05-13 		70 Weeks of Daniel: Could "the prince" in Daniel 9 be referring to Jesus? [Daniel 9: 25-27].
Education-Not Indoctrination: Caller shares the importance of learning to think about scripture and challenge some of what we are taught.


2013-04-24 		Church Libraries: Do churches often have a lot of libraries?
Education (College & University) by the Church: Should not the church be taking over the higher education (college and university) system? [I Corinthians 9].

2013-04-08 		Not Listening to Calvinists: Could you give me your thoughts about my reservations about listening to a Calvinists (like R.C. Sproul)?
Calvinists & Being "Chosen": Who in their group is not "elect"?


2013-04-08 		Leaving Dispensationalism & Disappointment in Mistaken Teachers & Preachers: How do you deal with the disappointment in former pastors and teachers when you realize how mistaken they were when they were teaching you (Dispensationalism & Calvary Chapel? [John 8:31-32].
Church of Christ & Baptism: It seems that every time I attend the Church of Christ they always talk about Acts 2 (baptism). [Acts 2:38].

2013-03-29 		Attending Institutional Church: Are you discouraging people from going to a local church?
Finding Pastors & Teachers: If one does not attend a local church, where else might one find pastors and teachers?
Gifts of the Spirit Still Viable: Do you believe that the gifts of the Spirit are still viable today?

2013-03-29 		Titles for Those in Leadership: What is your take on using titles for the leadership in the church? [Matthew 23:8-10, Romans 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:15].
Church History: Caller recommends Steve lecture on Church History (30 lectures).

2013-03-01 		Satan Knows the Authority of Scripture: Isn't Satan actually affirming the authority of the Bible by his using it when he tempted Christ? [Acts 19:15].
Jesus Being Called, "Master": Could you talk about Jesus allowing the disciples to call Him, "Master"? [Matthew 23:9, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44].

2013-01-17 		Call No Man Teacher or Father: What did Jesus mean by calling no man father? Matthew 23:8-9

2012-01-16 		Catholic Guest: Tim Staples: Steve introduces Tim Staples, host of the "Catholic Answers" radio program (Catholic.com). Steve and Tim discuss opposing views in the Catholic and Protestant Views.
Catholic vs. Non-Catholic (Protestant)-Spiritual Authority: Steve and Catholic Tim Staples discuss the difference in views about the spiritual authority of the church. [2 Thessalonians 2:15, Matthew 18:15-18, Matthew 21:23-27, Isaiah 22:16-22, Acts 15, Matthew 23:2, Matthew 15, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Deuteronomy 17:8, Matthew 18:6, Matthew 20:25-29, 2 Peter 2:10, 2 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Matthew 23:10, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 51:1-2, Luke 10:16, Matthew 23:8, Ephesians 4:11, James 3:1, 1 Corinthians 12, Matthew 16:19].
Catholic vs. Non-Catholic (Protestant)-The Stakes: Steve and Catholic Tim Staples discuss; If one doesn't think Catholics are correct but can be saved, then what is at stake? What is the benefit of being Catholic or Protestant? [Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 23:10].
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