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| 2024-03-26 |
Baptism & Salvation:
Is baptism required to be saved? Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" required? [Romans 4:1-4, Galatians 3:6-9, Titus 2:14, Luke 6:48-49]. |
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| 2024-03-25 |
Faith Given by God (Debating a Calvinist):
Don't you think that these verses prove that faith is given by God? [John 6:27ff, Revelation 3:18-20]. |
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| 2024-03-21 |
Evidence of a True Believer:
What verses would best support that one really is a true believer? [Matthew 7:21-22, Luke 6:46, John 8:30-31, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:9, John 13:34-35]. |
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| 2024-02-20 |
Disagreement: Judgment ("Grace" & "Works"):
Caller disagrees with Steve about the importance of "works" relative to judgment. [Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 7:21-25, Matthew 25:31-40, James 2:14-26, Galatians 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12-13]. |
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| 2024-02-01 |
Motivation for Good Works:
Does the motivation for good works change its value? [1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Matthew 6:1-18, Proverbs 21:27]. Good Works, the Church (Wood, Hay & Stumble): Are the works being discussed in 1 Corinthians 3 speaking of individual good works? [1 Corinthians 1-4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:5-16, 1 Peter 2:5] |
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| 2024-02-01 |
Motivation for Good Works:
Does the motivation for good works change its value? [1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Matthew 6:1-18, Proverbs 21:27]. Good Works, the Church (Wood, Hay & Stumble): Are the works being discussed in 1 Corinthians 3 speaking of individual good works? [1 Corinthians 1-4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:5-16, 1 Peter 2:5] |
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| 2024-01-11 |
The Judgment-for What?:
Where do those people go that are rejected at the judgment? Is there a chance that once you are saved, you still might go to hell? What will we be judged on? [2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Romans 8:1, Matthew 7:23]. |
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| 2024-01-02 |
The Good Samaritan:
How do we apply "The Good Samaritan" story to our lives today? [2 Thessalonians 3:10]. |
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| 2023-12-19 |
Giving Account of Our Words & Deeds:
If we are going to give account of every evil word we speak, are not the evil words covered under the blood of Jesus? [Matthew 12:34-36, 1 Corinthians 11:31, 1 John 1:7-9]. |
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| 2023-11-13 |
Contradictions about Salvation & Our Security in Christ:
Doesn't John 3:16 contradict Matthew 7:21 about salvation? I am very fearful I may not make it into heaven. [John 3:16, Matthew 7:21, Galatians 5:6, James 2:26, James 2:20, Luke 6:46]. |
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| 2023-11-08 |
Moral & Goodness Distinctions
Could you talk about the distinction between being "good" in contrast to operating within a code of "morality" or within your rights? [James 4:17, 1 John 3:17]. Goodness vs. Sinlessness: Could you be technically "sinless," but not be good? Not ever really mistreating someone, but not really good in your heart? |
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| 2023-11-08 |
Moral & Goodness Distinctions
Could you talk about the distinction between being "good" in contrast to operating within a code of "morality" or within your rights? [James 4:17, 1 John 3:17]. Goodness vs. Sinlessness: Could you be technically "sinless," but not be good? Not ever really mistreating someone, but not really good in your heart? |
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| 2023-10-27 |
Qualifications for Salvation:
Does scripture disqualify either person from Jesus (if one believes it is just belief in Jesus, or if one thinks we also have to do good works)? |
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| 2023-10-16 |
Defining "Saved" & "Works" & Following Jesus:
What does it mean to be "saved" versus just getting a ticket to heaven? Once you believe the gospel does transforation just come in time? How do works fit in? [1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Philippians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:5, Titus 2:14]. "Feeling" One's Salvation: What if my feeling after conversion is fading? Rec: Topical lecture series, "How Can I Know That I am Really Saved?' [Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
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| 2023-10-05 |
Belief (Before or After Salvation):
Is "belief" a result of salvation? [Matthew 16:24, Matthew 1:21, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14]. |
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| 2023-09-29 |
"Acts" or "Works" of the Flesh:
Why is the word used "acts" or "works" in the flesh, whereas when speaking of the spirit, the word used is "fruit?" [Galatians 5:19-26, Ephesians 2:8-10]. |
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| 2023-09-14 |
Good Works No Longer Required:
Caller postulates that we no longer have to do good works. [1 John 2:4, Titus 1:16, Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:14, Romans 2:17-24, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Matthew 7:21-26, Romans 2:8]. |
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| 2023-08-23 |
"Judgment" vs "Salvation":
Are we saved if we accept Jesus and repent, or are we held accountable for what we did on earth? [Luke 23:43, Revelation 20:12-14, 1 John 1:9, Romans 2:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:7]. |
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| 2023-08-22 |
"Works" Required for Salvation:
What do you think about a teacher who says, "If you add any requirement for good works for salvation, then you are teaching a false doctrine?" [James 2:26, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 16:24-26, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2023-08-15 |
"Works" Defined by Paul and James:
Do you think that James is responding to Paul in Ephesians 2 and James 2 when they talk about doing "works"? [Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:14-26, Titus 2:14, Titus 3:5, Galatians 5:6, Romans 3:8, Romans 6:15]. |
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| 2023-08-11 |
Especially to the Household of God:
If we are to do good to everyone, then what does it mean to give "especially" for those in the household of God? [Galatians 6:10]. |
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| 2023-08-03 |
"Greater Works" and Healing:
Do I need to say the verse about "greater works" (or keep it in my mind) when I lay hands on myself or others for healing? [John 14:12]. |
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| 2023-06-21 |
Grace, Works & Obedience:
How does "works" and "obedience" relate to "grace?" How would this apply to the thief on the cross? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
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| 2023-05-24 |
Judgment Day & Our Good Works:
Since "Judgment Day" is about judging by works and who the sheep and goats are, and not just receiving rewards, yet we are sealed by the Holy Spirit, why do we to have to be judged? [Romans 2, Matthew 25, Matthew 12:36, Luke 12:47-59, Luke 19:19]. |
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| 2023-05-17 |
Grace vs Obedience:
What do you think about Tozer's quote about too much emphasis on "grace?" [Hebrews 12:14, Acts 5:29, 1 John 3:7-10, Titus 2:11-12, Matthew 18:23-35]. |
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| 2023-04-11 |
Saved by Grace-Kept by Works:
Are we saved by grace, and kept saved by works? {Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:14, 2 Peter 1:4, Galatians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18]. Grace: What is "grace?" [John 1:14-16, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10, Hebrews 4:16]. |
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| 2023-03-30 |
"Sheep and the Goats" Parable:
Is the parable about the "Sheep and the Goats" not really about salvation or eternal life? [John 17:3, Matthew 25:31-33, Matthew 28:20, Acts 11:26, Galatians 6:7-8, James 2:26]. |
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| 2023-03-22 |
Justification by Faith or Works:
Could you clarify the seeming contradiction between the verses that say we are saved by grace, but justified by works? [Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:24, James 2:19, Galatians 5:6, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 3:7, Titus 2:14, Luke 6:45-46, Matthew 7:21]. |
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| 2023-03-15 |
Waiting for Jesus:
Are we waiting for Jesus...or is He waiting for us? [2 Peter 3:2, Matthew 24:14, Colossians 1:6]. |
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| 2023-03-14 |
Salvation vs Judgment on Works:
Would you explain the importance of doing good works because of the judgment, but not to gain salvation? [Philippians 2:12-13]. |
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| 2023-03-08 |
Judgment for Unbelievers:
What are unbelievers judged on after they die? The Ten Commandments? [Ephesians 5:1, John 12:48, Romans 2:5-10, 2 Corintians 5:10, Matthew 16:27, 1 Peter 1:17, Romans 20:13]. |
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| 2023-02-28 |
A Sinner Pleasing God:
Can a sinner please God? [Hebrews 11:6, Acts 10:4, Isaiah 64:6]. Unbelievers Pleasing God: I am hung up on Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 14:23 which indicates that without faith one cannot please God. Can you help sort this? [Hebrews 11:6, Romans 14:23, Romans 10:17, Acts 10:4]. Justification vs Pleasing God: Could you clarify the difference between "justification" and "pleasing God" as you seem to be making a distinction? |
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| 2023-02-21 |
Saved by Faith Alone:
As a new believer seeking truth, it seems like we are saved by "faith alone" or is works part of it also? [Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 5:21, Romans 10:9]. |
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| 2023-01-31 |
Working on the New Earth:
What will we be doing on the "new earth?" Will there be money? |
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| 2023-01-26 |
Shriners & Masons:
What do you know about the Shriners and the Masons? [Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18]. |
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| 2023-01-12 |
Good Mormons & Salvation:
Do you think that when a Mormon does good works with a sincere heart, God will take it into consideration? [Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 2:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12, Galatians 5:6, John 14:8, Acts 10:13-15, Galatians 6:1]. |
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| 2022-11-18 |
Total Depravity:
How should we be looking at verses that sound like "total depravity", as with "in flesh there dwells no good thing" and our works are "filthy rags"? [Isaiah 64:6, Romans 7:18-19, Philippians 3:6, Romans 7:23, Philemon 1:6]. |
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| 2022-11-08 |
Righteousness & "Means of Grace":
How do we engage in "righteous" acts and apply the "means of grace'? [I John 3:7, John 1:14-16, Luke 4:22, Ephesians 4:29, I Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 12:9]. |
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| 2022-10-31 |
Doing Good vs Wrong Theology:
How do you sort out whether the good a particular church is doing versus the possibly dangerous theology they may be teaching? [I Corinthians 27-28]. |
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| 2022-10-31 |
Faith, Obedience & Love:
Does it seems like there is a contradiction between Paul and Jamess in scripture about being able to be obedient? [John 14:15, Romans 8:4-7, I Corinthians 8:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, James 2:19, James 2:8, Galatians 5:6, I Timothy 6:3-4]. |
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| 2022-10-21 |
Salvation by Works vs Faith:
Are you not condemned if you are justifying yourself by your works, rather than relying entirely on faith in Christ? [Galatians 3:10, Galatians 4:5, Romans 10:9, James 2:19, Galatians 5:6, James 2:14-26, Acts 10:15]. |
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| 2022-10-20 |
Saved by Works:
Caller warns Steve and accuses that, like cults, he believes that people are saved by works. Steve corrects his thinking. [Matthew 16:27-28, Romans 2:5-10, I Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:13, Galatians 5:6, James 2:19]. |
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| 2022-10-19 |
The Pharisees DId Not Know God (Jesus):
Did Jesus say that the Pharisees there did not know God because they did not know their own scriptures ? [John 8:19, Matthew 7:21, John 5:42, Romans 2:13]. |
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| 2022-10-07 |
Serving and Good Works:
What are the "good works" being referred to in scripture? Is it serving as deacons and such? [Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14]. |
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| 2022-10-06 |
Living in Obedience:
Why do we keep talking in ways that seem like we are trying to get out of obediently serving the living God? [Deuteronomy 30:19, Luke 6:46, I Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2022-09-02 |
Wood, Hay & Stubble:
How can you be sure that the verses about wood, hay & stubble are talking aboutthe builders of the church, rather than people's individual works? [I Corinthians 3:12-14, I Corinthtians 1, Acts 2:4-6, 6:4, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23]. Bible Commentaries: Can you direct me to any Bible commentary that would support your view of the passages about "wood, hay & stubble"? |
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| 2022-08-03 |
Being Faithful vs Works:
How does one having to be faithful in serving God not the same as "salvation by works"? [Ephesians 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Galatians 5:6, James 2:20, Acts 17:30]. Alexandrian Text & Corruption: How does one know that the Alexandrian text has not been corrupted? |
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| 2022-07-15 |
Judaism: Works-based:
Has following God ever been a "works-based" religion, as in the Old Testament when Jews were required to follow the Law or not go to heaven? [Hebrews 10:19-20, Hebrews 11, Genesis 15:6, Psalm 32:1, Galatians 5:6, James 2:26, Romans 4:8]. Old vs New Covenants: If both the Old Testament Jews and the New Testament believers were saved by faith, why then is there a "New Covenant?" What is new about it? [2 Corinthians 3]. |
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| 2022-07-12 |
Assurance of Salvation (Proof by Good Works):
It seems like scripture indicates that if we do not do good works (care for the poor and visit those in prison), our salvation is at risk. Can you comment? Recommended topical lecture; "How Can I Know that I am Really Saved?" [Matthew 25:31-40, I Peter 1:17, James 3:22, James 2:20] |
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| 2022-07-07 |
Works & Salvation:
If we are saved by faith, are works necessary to our salvation? [Galatians 5:6, John 3, James 2:14-26]. Rewards & Ruling Over Cities: Are our rewards the ruling over cities on the new earth? [Luke 19:17, Luke 19:19]. |