Pre-Dispensational Predictions about Jesus' Return:Before Dispensationalism, didn't all Christians think that Jesus was going to return by 1830? [2 Peter 3:12, Psalm 90:10, Matthew 24:34]
The Name-Jesus:Why don't we call Jesus, "Yeshua" and why don't we spell it with an "I" (Iisous or Iesous), especially since there is emphasis on "the name of Jesus?"
Inappropriate Spiritualism:Inquiry into what is appropriate vs. inappropriate spiritualization in scripture? [Ezekiel 36:34-38, Exodus 12:38, Exodus 19:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Acts 4:4, Romans 7:1-14, Psalm 50:16].
The Trinity:Would you give me specific verses that distinguish between the three persons of the Trinity, specifically the Holy Spirit? [John 14:16-17, John 14:23, 1 John 2, John 14:11, John 14:28].
God "Testing" or "Tempting":Though you said that God tempts people, James says He does not. Can you clarify? [James 1:13, Genesis 33:1, Luke 4:1, Matthew 6:13]
Adding Anything to the Bible:Does the verse in Revelation about not adding to scripture refer to the whole Bible or only the book of Revelation? [Revelation 22:18, Deuteronomy 4:2, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Proverbs 30:5-6].
Encouragement in Times of Despair:Caller shares scripture that might be a blessing to others which has helped in temptation. [Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 3:20]
"Inspired" Bible & Disciples:Can you explain what is meant by "inspiration" relative to the writing the books of the Bible? [John 13:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16].
Praying for Jerusalem:What did it mean to you "to pray for Jerusalem" as opposed to how you see that now, as a non-Dispensationalist? [Acts 7:48, Acts 17:24, Deuteronomy 12:4ff, Matthew 23:38, Ezekiel 8-11, Zechariah 1:16, Exodus 3:5, Psalm 122:6, Hebrews 12:23, Romans 7:1-4].
Divorced Father Fears for Children:Why doesn't God answer my prayers for protection for my children, who are under some dangerous influences from my ex-wife? [Matthew 6:32].
Jesus' Post-resurrection Body:Would you elaborate on the post-resurrection body of Jesus in relationship to when He told Mary not to touch Him and yet He had Doubting Thomas touch His side? [John 20:17, John 20:27, Luke 24:39, Matthew 28:9].
Not Forgiving Others:Because Steve did not have time to talk about the dangers of not forgiving someone, he directs the caller to Matthew713.com where one is able to look up the topic "Forgiveness." There will be many calls on the topic answered there.
God as the Beginning or the First:Could scripture be referring to God as the first of all the Gods to come, rather than the only or first in importance? [Isaiah 43:10]
The U.S. in Prophecy:What do you see in scripture for the U.S.? Rec: Topical lecture series: "When Shall These Things Be?" [Matthew 24:2-3, Matthew 23:34].
Salvation Opportunity until the End:Will people be unable to be saved because of "strong delusion" or will they have the opportunity up until the last minute? [2 Thessalonians 2:11].
Women Speaking & Uncovering Their Heads:What do you think about the women today not covering their heads and speaking in church? [1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-14, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, 1 Timothy 2:8].
James (Brother of Jesus):Could the disciples have mistakenly put James in a more prominent leadership position, possibly because he was the brother of Jesus? [1 Corinthians 15:5, John 7:5, Acts 1:14, Acts 15:28, Galatians 1:18-19].
Infallibility of the Pope:Could you explain the Matthew verses that Catholics relate to the "infallibility of the Pope?" [Matthew 16:17-19, Matthew 18:18, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Isaiah 28:16, Revelation 21:14, Matthew 7:24-25].
Abrahamic & Mosaic (Sinaitic) Covenants:Are you confused about the Abrahamic and Mosaic (Sinaitic) covenantal promises and their relevance to Modern Israel? Rec article at Matthew713.com: "Two Christian Views, Concerning Israel & the Jews." [Deuteronomy 28:63, Hebrews 8:13, Romans 9:27, Genesis 18:17, Jeremiah 18:7-10, Deuteronomy 28:45-46, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:29, John 8:37-39, Galatians 3:7, Romans 9:6].
Israel Will Return to God:A Jewish Christian friend says he thinks Steve is confused about the promises God made to Israel- that they are not just to the remnant, but to all the Jewish people. [Exodus 19:5-6, Romans 9:6, Isaiah 10:22, Romans 9:27, Romans 9-11, Ezekiel 36:26, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 11:28-30, Romans 11:7, Zechariah 12:10].
"Given" or "Received" Gifts:Regarding "given", or "received" gifts, is Psalms 69:18 more accurate than Paul's quote in Ephesians 4? [Ephesians 4:8, Psalm 68:18].
Instrumental vs Non-instrumental Worship Music:What are your thoughts on instrumental music during church worship? [Psalm 150, Psalm 33:3, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16-17, James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 3:15, Revelation 14:2, Genesis 4:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17]
Last Days:Could not the "last days" refer to the whole age of the church, following the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost? [Joel 2:28, James 5:3, 1 John 2:18, Hebrews 1:2, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:1].
Reliable Bible Teachers from the 70s:How can we depend on current Bible teachers when so many of them came out of the hippie movement and took drugs (that may have damaged their brains)? [1 John 2:27].
Steve Corrects Himself:Steve corrected himself on what he said in an earlier call about a verse in the Septuagint about Psalm 68:18 paralleled to Ephesians 4:8 (in the 2nd call on Aug 29, 2023).
Prophecy:Have you heard about new prophecies being shared where the speaker changes from the person to Christ speaking, claiming it is a new way for God to speak to us?