Conflict with Pastor Over Theological Issues (Hell):Can you shed light on a conflict between the view of the pastor and I about theological issues (in particular, views of hell)?
Why the "Suffering"on the Cross:Why was the long death and the suffering, of Jesus required, instead of a quick death? [Hebrews 2:10, Job 5:7, Isaiah 53:3, Philippians 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 10, Matthew 25:40, Colossians 1:24, Acts 9:4].
Evangelizing & Witnessing:What do you think about using the Ray Comfort method ("The Way of the Master") of sharing the gospel because unless people are humble, the gospel was not shared with them in scripture? [Proverbs 15:23, Isaiah 50:4].
Warnings About Not Evangelizing Others: Could you talk about the warnings and directives about not evangelizing people? [Ezekiel 3:18, 1 Corinthians 9:16, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 28:19].
Abraham Tithing to Melchizedek :If Melchizedek was not a Levitical priest, how come Abraham tithed to him? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures on Hebrews. [Genesis 14:20, Hebrews 7:1-10, Psalm 110:4].
Isaiah's Poetic Imagery About the King of Babylon:Can you help me understand the transition in Isaiah between the King of Babylon with masculine pronouns and later switches to feminine pronouns? Any relationship to transgenderism? [Isaiah 14, Isaiah 47, Proverbs 1, Jeremiah 47, Ezekiel 16, Ezekiel 23, Ephesians 4:13, Ephesians 2:15]
Groaning for the Sin of the World:Would you comment on Romans 8 and encourage me about the sin, disinterest, and corruption in this world? [Romans 8:20-23, Genesis 3:15, 2 Peter 2:7-8].
Seventh-Day Adventist View of Antichrist:Seventh-Day Adventist caller is cut off as he begins to promote that the antichrist has been identified as the papacy. Steve explains why he is not interested.[Matthew 24:46, Matthew 23:23].
"The Kingdom":What did Jesus mean by "The Kingdom" when He said He would not drink of the vine until the coming of the Kingdom? [Matthew 26:29, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16].
Lucifer vs Satan:Should we not be calling Satan "Lucifer" anymore because he fell from his heavenly position? [Isaiah 14:12, Daniel 2:37-38, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 14:4].
Bible Being Disregarded in Contemporary Churches:Caller shares his observation that many churches have decided to disregard the Bible. Rec: Books; "The Strange Silence of the Bible in the Church: A Study in Hermeneutics" by James D. Smart and "Battle for the Bible" by Harold Lindsell.
Bible School (Seminary Education):If I go through all your lectures, do you think I would get an education equivalent to going to Bible School (Seminary)?
The Narrow Path Website: Caller complains about the website not being available. Steve suggests; Theos.org, Matthew713.com, and using alternate computers or a phone.
Roaming Eyes (Lust):If I have a roaming eye and am attracted to women, will I be condemned for that? Rec: Book; "Every Man's Battle." [Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 4:15].
Our Authority & Power Over Illness:Do we have authority over and have the power to heal our physical illnesses? [Luke 10:17-19, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Matthew 19:24].
Parables; "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field":Could you explain the parables about the lost pearl and the lost treasure, and who the buyers are? [Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 14:34, Matthew 16:24, 1 John 2:12, Matthew 13].
Sealing of the Holy Spirit:If we knowingly deceive or refuse to forgive, will it alter the sealing of the Holy Spirit? [Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 6:14, Mark 9:42, 1 Corinthians 13, John 13:35, John 15:12-13, John 8:31-32].
Israel (1948 or Pentacost):Does the passage "nation born in one day" refers to Israel in 1948 or the church at Pentecost? Rec: Topical lectures; "What are We to Make of Israel?" [Isaiah 66:8].
Powers, Principalities & Rulers:"Principalities, powers, and rulers" in Ephesians define against whom we should fight? Can you clarify the difference between them? [Ephesians 6:12, Titus 3:1, Daniel 10:13].
Struggle & Living in Obedience:Is the struggle one experiences living the Christian life typical until the resurrection, and naturally brings the question, "Why did you make me like this?" [Romans 7-9, Romans 9:20-21, Romans 9:4, Galatians 5:16].
Contradiction-Women in Ministry (Pastors):There seems to be a contradiction about whether women should be in ministry (pastors). Would you weigh in? [Galatians 3:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-13, Romans 2:11-16].
Matthew 24, AD 70, Second Coming & End Times:Was Jesus talking about AD 70 or the end of the world in Matthew 24? Rec: Steve's book "Why Not Full Preterism?"[Matthew 24:34-35].
Praying Better (More and Longer):If you want to pray more and longer, what do you say for more than about ten minutes? [Isaiah 42:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14, Matthew 6:7-8].
The Millennium:Could you explain "The Millennium?" Has it already happened, and if so, when did it take place? [Revelation 20, Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Psalm 50:10-12, 2 Peter 3:8, Psalm 90:4, Psalm 84:10].
Bodies in Heaven:Will we be given some kind of body in heaven, or will we just be spirits, until the resurrection and our bodies are raised and renewed?