Types of the Church (Rapture & 144,000):Do you think there are types of the church in the story of Enoch and Noah (types of the rapture and the spared 144,000)? [Luke 17:26, 1 Peter 3:20]
John MacArthur, Fallen Angels & the Nephilim:How could a demon or angel mate to have children, relative to MacArthur's view of the Nephilim? [Genesis 6:1-6, Numbers 13:32-33, Genesis 6:3].
Crowns & Rewards:If those that never had a chance to do good works to earn crowns and rewards, like aborted babies, what will there be for them? [1 Corinthians 9;25, Matthew 16:27, 2 Timothy 2:12, Luke 19:17, 1 Corinthians 4:5].
Atheist Caller-God's Many Sons:Atheist queries, if the "Sons of God" are humans (rather than fallen angels or demons) in Genesis 6, then how many sons does God have? And in contrast to John 3:16, which says He has only one?
Atheist View of the Nephilim:Atheist questions the "sons of God" in Genesis 6 relative to the Nephilim and the virgin birth. Could Goliath have been one of the Nephilim? [Genesis 6:4, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Samuel 21:22, John 3:16, John 1:12, 1 John 3:2].
"Dispensationalism" & "Doctrines of Demons":Could you clarify more about Dispensationalism and why they call other views "Doctrines of Demons?" Rec: Topical lectures series; "When Shall These Things Be?" & "What are We to Make of Israel?" [1 Timothy 4:1].
Literal vs Metaphor:How do we know when to interpret the Bible literally versus metaphorically? Like the Genesis creation story and when devils and demons are identified? [Hebrews 12:22-24, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Corinthians 10:4].
"Peace & Safety" Warning of Coming Destruction:Could you give me the context and meaning of the verse about "Peace & Safety and sudden destruction" and how it is often said to be about end times?" [1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Matthew 24:44].
Science Supports God & Intelligent Design:How can atheists and skeptics possibly deny God in light of Science seen in so many documentaries such as "God of Wonders?"
Flat Earth & the "Little Season" (Satan Loosed):What do you think about someone who claims that we are already in the "little season" (Satan loosed) and that everything has already happened that precedes that? [Revelation 20:9, Acts 1:7, Matthew 24:36].
Jesus Descends into Hell-or Not?:Did Jesus go to hell after He died, or did He go immediately into the hands of His Father? [1 Peter 3:19-20, 1 Peter 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 12:4, Acts 2:27, Luke 23:46, 2 Peter 2:5].
Enduring to the End-as Proof of Salvation:Does it prove our salvation if we endure to the end, or do we endure to the end to be saved? [Matthew 24:13, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 16:25, Matthew 10:28, Revelation 2:10].
Metaphors in the Book of John:Could you clarify to whom you were referring, Jesus or John, when you said they were speaking in metaphors in the Book of John?
Raul Riess:What about Raul Riess of Calvary Chapel? Why didn't you mention him when you were talking about the movie "The Jesus Revolution?" Rec: movie; "Fury to Freedom."
Healing Because of One's Faith:Could you talk about healing because of one's faith, based on the woman with the issue of blood who was healed because of her faith? [Acts 19:11-17, Acts 19:12, Mark 5:34, Mark 6:4-13, James 1:6-8, Romans 10:17, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 4:19, 1 Peter 2:23, Mark 26:39].
Hypocrisy & Theological Differences:If Peter's association with Jews made him a hypocrite, then if I attend a church that holds theological positions with which I disagree, is that similar? [Galatians 2:11-13].
Contradiction - Sin vs Sinlessness:Can you help me better understand the seeming contradictions in 1 John, about the fact that we all sin, and yet scripture says we don't sin. [1 John 3:6-9, 1 John 5:18, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 1:9].
"Anointing" of the Holy Spirit:Could you talk about "anointing" in scripture and the "anointing" of the Holy Spirit? [I John 2:24, 1 John 2:27, John 14, Romans 12].
Working Out Our Own Salvation:Could you help me understand what seems like a contradiction between "working out your own salvation" and "justified by faith" or the "gift" of salvation? [Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Titus 2:13-14, 2 Peter 1:4].
My Father (Capital Letters in the Bible):Can you explain the use of capital letters and who is being indicated as the Father God, as My Father? [Jeremiah 3:19, Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 63:16, Malachi 1:6-8].
Pentecost (Fifty Days):How is the 50 days calculated before Jesus' resurrection and when was the last time Jesus was seen before Pentecost? [Acts 1, 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, Matthew 28:18-20].
Symbolism of Stars Falling in Revelation:Could you talk about the stars falling in Revelation? [Revelation 6:13, Isaiah 34:4, Isaiah 33:3-4, Isaiah 13:10].
Lazy Christians (Reading Cross References):If Christians would not be so lazy they would understand better if they just read the center column in their Bibles (the cross-references).
Revelation Already Happened (Mostly):Could you talk about what has already happened in Revelation? [Rec: Steve's commentary: "Revelation-Four Views" or verse-by-verse Revelation.
"Jesus Revolution" Movie & "Jesus Revolution":Could you elaborate Chuck Smith's objection with the direction Lonnie Frisbee went with a more charismatic group (Vineyard)?
Bible Contradiction: "Fear God" and "Fear Not":
How do we reconcile scripture that says that we should not fear God and other verses that say we should? [1 John 4:18, Proverbs 16:6, 1 John 1:9].
Demon-possessed Christian:Since light and dark cannot co-exist, is it possible for a Christian (who has the Holy Spirit), to also be demon-possessed? Rec: Topical lecture series; "Spiritual Warfare," lectures on "Demons." [2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 5:17].
Applying Old Testament Scripture to Our Lives:Is it wrong to apply Old Testament scriptures to our lives today, even though it was actually directed to the Israelites? [2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Timothy 1:15-11, 1 Corinthians 9:9, 1 Timothy 5:18, Deuteronomy 22:10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5].
"Ask and it Will be Given":If we ask anything in Jesus' name, are there certain limits? [Luke 11:9-13, Matthew 7:9-11, John 14:13-17, Psalm 34:10, Psalm 84:11].
Judging & Judging Others:Are the scriptures about "not judging" without exception? What are the parameters? [Matthew 7, 1 Corinthians 14:29, John 7:24, Matthew 7:3-5].
"Cut Off from the People":Did all the descendants of Abraham continue to circumcise their children? If they did not, were they Gentiles and what did it mean to be "cut off" from the people?
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