Ancient Cultures (Edomites & Amalekites):How do you refute the claim that the Edomites (Idoumaeans) or Amalekites somehow correspond to Chrisitians? [I Samuel 15:3, Genesis 25:3, Genesis 36:12].
Peter's Brawn & Paul's Appearance:Could you clarify observations I have heard about Peter's strength and Paul's appearance (ugliness)? [Galatians 4:13-14]
Positive Confessions:Would you comment on "agreeing" with God about His view of you, rather than focusing on the negative (like saying you are overweight, instead of seeing yourself as God does)? Recommended topical lecture; "Word of Faith." [I John 1:9, James 2:5, Romans 4:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:20].
Evangelism's Urgency-Hell is PendingIs it practical to speak the gospel to everyone we meet-especially when they may end up in hell if we do not? Recommends Steve's book; "Hell-Three Christian Views" or the topical lectures; "Three Views of Hell." [Matthew 11:29, Isaiah 50:4].
The Prodigal Son:Caller suggests that the parable of "The Prodigal Son" indicates we can go straight to the Father, and nothing in it indicates the requiring of a middleman (Jesus), instead of having direct access to God. [John 14:6, Luke 15:11-32].
Predestination:If we are predestined to be saved, are we predestined to be saved forever? [John 15:6, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11, I John 3:2].
Resurrection-Others Raised from the Tomb:What do you think of the story of other people coming out of their tombs at the same time of the resurrection? [Matthew 27:51-53].
Onan's Punishment:Regarding the story of Onan and his practising (spilling of his seed), does not Deuteronomy 25 talk about his penalty? [Deuteronomy 25:5-10].
Heaven & the Resurrection (Sadducees & Pharisees):Was there anything earlier in Jewish teaching that would have described the afterlife, the resurrection or heaven before Jesus said there would be no marriage in heaven? [Matthew 22:30].
Unforgiven Fornication:How does one know if they have gone to far and perhaps forgiven sin is no longer possible? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 5:1 I John 1:7-9, I John 2:1].
A Better Resurrection & Future Rewards:What is meant in Hebrews by "they might obtain a better resurrection"- perhaps an implication of varying degrees of rewards in the Resurrection? [Hebrews 11:35, John 5:28-29].
Losing One's Salvation:Could you comment on the believer's ability (or inability) to lose one's salvation? [Hebrews 10:26, Romans 8:31, John 6:37, James 3:2, I John 2:1, Romans 7:17, Romans 7:20, Jeremiah 31:33-34, Hebrews 10:26].
Christian's Involvement in Politics:Since Jesus indicated that we should not be involved in politics when He said "His Kingdom is not in this world", what do you think? [John 18:36, Matthew 28:18, Luke 12:48].
Witnessing to Former Christians:Should we be taking into consideration the prejudices former Christians have from past bad teachers who manipulated them?
Israel's Special Standing:Caller disagrees with Steve's view of Israel not having special standing before God, especiallly noted in Revelation and Ezekiel. [Romans 10-11, Romans 11:1-5, Hosea 1, Ezekiel 37, Romans 11:26, Joel 2:28-32].
Bible Commentary & Hay & Stubble passage: Regarding Bible commentaries that agree with you on the passage about building the church with "wood, hay, and stubble". Gordan Fee's is one such commentary. [I Corinthians 3:12].
Two Covenants:Did not Abraham have a different covenants than the Jews later had? Recommends topical lecture, "What are We to Make of Israel?"]Exodus 19:5-8, Hebrews 8:13].
Steve Gregg Teaching Certain Doctrines:Caller comments that he appreciates the way Steve doesn't teach specific doctrines . Steve corrects and clarifies his position about denominational doctrines, etc. [TItus 2:1, I Timothy 1:9].
The Comforter:Is using John 13-14 regarding the Comforter, really about the Second Coming as some imply? Recommends callers go to the websites and listen to the related lectures.[John 14, John 14:2, John 14:23].
Gifts of the Spirit & Tongues:How is the gift of "tongues" beneficial for us today, in contrast to at the day of Pentecost? [I Corinthians 14, 4, I Corinthians 14:15, Jude 1:20, I Corinthians 14:22, I Corinthians 14:5].
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].
Eastern Religions & Jesus Movement:Did Chuck Smith specifically gear his ministry toward the young people and an alternative to the eastern religion's influence during that time?