Defining "Israel" Today:Could you expand on the idea that there is a significant difference in the meaning of the word "Israel" depending on context? [Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27, Galatians 6:16, Isaiah 10:22, Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 3:29, Philippians 3:3, Romans 2:28-29].
Christian Author, Philip Mauro (Opposing Dispensationalism):Have you heard of the Christian author, Philip Mauro? What is his primary subject? Rec: "Gospel of the Kingdom?" and "The Wonders of Bible Chronology."
Jonah Died in the Whale:Did Jonah die in the belly of the whale, since there is recorded Jesus' comparison to his own three days in the tomb? [Jonah 2:2, Matthew 12:40].
Evangelizing a Jewish Skeptic:Any advice about evangelizing a Jewish friend who is open to learning about Christianity, but he heard about the water in the flood being over 20 feet above all the mountains, thus he is very skeptical? Rec: "The Genesis Flood" by John C. Whitcomb and Henry M. Morris
Turning Your Life Over to Christ:What does it look like when one "turns their life over to Christ?" Rec: Book by Steve Gregg. "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 2."
Self-Control (Fruit of the Spirit):Where can I get a good study on the "Fruit of the Spirit," specifically, self-control? Rec: Books, "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 2," by Steve Gregg and "The Disciplined Life" by Richard Taylor. Also, two topical series: "Cultivating Christian Character" and "Charisma & Character."
Dropping the Holy Spirit out of the Trinity:Is my salvation in danger if I am considering dropping the Holy Spirit out of my understanding of The Trinity? [1 Peter 1:10-12, Acts 28:25, Acts 5:3],
Jews Regathering in the Land of Israel:Regarding your statement that there is no prediction of the Jews being gathered back to the land (again), could you address the often applied Deuteronomy 30 verses? Ref: topical lecture, "What are We to Make of Israel?" [Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Hosea 1:9].
The Comforter Deposed by the Antichrist:When does the antichrist take out the comforter in Revelation? [2 Thessalonians 2:7, 2 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Thessaloninas 2:1-5].
Healing of the Blind Man:Do you think that in the story of Jesus healing the blind man who could initially only see "men like trees walking," do you think he was seeing spiritual beings? [Mark 8:22-26].
Eve's Temptation & the Tree of Life:Did God tell Eve not to touch the fruit on the tree, or did Adam or Eve assume, that if one is not to eat, one would not touch? [Proverbs 30:5-6].
Eschatology, Israel, & Zechariah's Prophecy:In contrast to how Zechariah 10-12 is often used to support a conquering IDF (Israel Defense Force) and that it is all about the end times, how should I understand it? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures in Zechariah. [Zechariah 11:12-13, Zechariah 12:10. Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Zechariah 11:4-17, Matthew 26:31, Matthew 27:3-10, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:9, Isaiah 32:15].
Beatitudes:What are the details and context of the Beatitudes in Luke 6:26 ("woe when men speak well of you"), and why is there so little said about the Beatitudes today? [Luke 6:26, Galatians 1:10].
Differing Directions to the Disciples about Taking Provisions"What do you make of the differences in the instructions given the disciples where they have been told to take provisions and also told not to take provisions in Mark and Matthew? [Matthew 10:9, Luke 22:36, Luke 6:26, Mark 6:8, Matthew 6:33].
The Trinity:Are these verses referring to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity), with one verse referring specifically to the Holy Spirit? [John 1:1-5].
Church Discipline & Kicking People Out of Church:Regarding church discipline, when the scriptures say to "treat them as a tax collector" it doesn't mean to hate them, right? [Matthew 18:17, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 5;1-5, Titus 3:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 3:10].
Kicking Addicts Out of Church:If someone keeps falling to the same sin that they just can't beat (addiction), should they be kicked out of church? [Galatians 5:16, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 5:29].
Global Flood:Do you think that the flood was local or global? Because the Hebrew word for "land" and "earth" is the same, does that make it reasonable to assume it was just local? [Exodus 10:5, Genesis 7].
Jesus & God's Relationship:Can you help me understand the relationship between Jesus and the Father, particularly when Jesus indicates that He can do "only what He sees His Father do?" [John 5:19, Hebrews 1:3, John 14:8-12].
After Jesus' Resurrection: What can we learn about the 40 days following Jesus' resurrection and the time He spent with His disciples? Is there anything to be learned from extra-biblical sources? [Acts 1].
Lucifer:Could you talk about the name "Lucifer" and its application to Jesus (not Satan)? [2 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 14:12, Galatians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 2:28].
Tithing:In contrast to the Old Testament teaching of the tithe, what should I do regarding "tithing" based on New Testament teaching? [2 Corinthians 9:6-8].
Self-Defense:If we are attacked by an enemy, do we have the right to defend ourselves? Rec: Topical articles, "On the Believer’s use of Forcible Resistance." [Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31].
Overly Emotional & Focused on Evangelism:What should I do about my overly emotional focus on evangelism and having no interest in general entertainment, my wife, outside activities, and such? [1 Corinthians 7:34].
The Ways of God:What are the "ways of God" and does a pastor or leader need to know them? [Psalm 103:7, Romans 3:1, Ephesians 5:1, Leviticus 20:7, 1 Peter 1:15-16].
Growth Through The Narrow Path Ministry/ Radio Program:Caller expresses his great appreciation for his growth through The Narrow Path ministry and radio program.
Dispensationalism:Is it important to take a stand on Dispensationalist theology? Does one's position make any importance difference? [1 Corinthians 13:1, Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:24-27, Acts 1:7].
God's Wrath & Avoiding the Tribulation:Isn't the verse about God "not appointing us to wrath" talking about Christians escaping the tribulation? [1 Thessalonians 5:9, Romans 1:18, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:21].
Homosexual Unions in Church:What justification do churches use to support homosexual unions? [Luke 5:30-32, Matthew 15:18-19, Matthew 18:15-18, 1 Corinthians 6:9].
Various Views of Hell:Is it possible with the "annihilationist" and the "universal reconciliation" views of hell, that we could be misunderstanding God's perspective and His view of justice? Rec: Book, "Three Christian Views of Hell" by Steve Gregg. [2 Peter 3:8-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:11, Colossians 1:20, Ephesians 5:1, Matthew 5:44, Romans 5:10, John 15:13].
Not "Entering the Kingdom":Is the phrase "not entering the Kingdom of God" really referring to becoming a Christian rather than going to heaven? [Matthew 23, Matthew 21:31, Colossians 1:13].
Heaven & Hell Experiences (Dont Use this call-Bad quality):What do you think about someone who claims to have gone to heaven and/ or hell? [Luke 16:19-31].
The First Resurrection:When we "come to life" in John 5:24, is that the first resurrection? [1 Corinthians 15, John 5:24-25, John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:5-6].
The Narrow Path Radio Station:Can you clarify how the radio stations that will be dropped are selected? Are listeners informed ahead of time? [2 Corinthians 8:15].
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