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| 2023-12-18 |
Tests & Temptations:
Can you clarify what scripture says about the necessity of tests and temptation, and yet we are to avoid temptation? [Galatians 6:1, Luke 18:1, Romans 13:14, Job 31:1] Hedging One's Bets (about God's Existence): Isn't the familiar saying, "I would rather live my life as if there is a God ..." less than desirable as it is allowing for doubt in one's faith? |
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| 2023-12-18 |
Creation vs Evolution:
Do you have any bullet points that would help me present a defense for Evolution vs Creation to my sons? Rec: topical lectures on "Evolution" or "Questions of Origins" at the website, and Ken Hamm's "Answers in Genesis." Priority Information to the Young: With the short attention spans of our youth, what do you think are the priority points we should specifically direct them to? |
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| 2023-12-15 |
World Religions & Cults:
Is Christianity the only real religion, or do some of the other religions have merit also? [Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20]. |
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| 2023-11-14 |
"Every Man a Liar:"
What is the context and meaning of the phrase, "Let God be true, but every man a liar?" [Romans 3:4< Romans 3:1-5] |
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| 2023-10-24 |
BIble-Truth or Fiction:
Is the Bible true or fiction? Where would it be in the library? Is it mostly spiritual? |
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| 2023-09-15 |
"Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth":
How do we know when we are rightly dividing the Word of truth? [2 Timothy 2:15-19, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 17:17, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 John 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1, Acts 17:11]. |
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| 2023-09-07 |
"Confirmation Bias":
Atheist caller: How do you eliminate your "confirmation bias" when you view and study scripture? Doctrinal Differences: Atheist: How do you justify all the different doctrinal differents in the many Christian denominations? Determining Importance How do you determine what is more or less important? [Micah 6:8]. |
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| 2023-08-25 |
Atheist Caller: Why Jesus? Why Christianity?:
An atheist caller asks: Why Jesus? Why Christianity? What is the methodology that you use to support or verify your faith as true? Witnesses to Christ & His Life: Why do you think the New Testament writers and His disciples are reliable witnesses? |
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| 2023-07-24 |
Holy Spirit Guides to Truth:
If the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, then why is there so much disagreement within the church? [John 16:13]. |
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| 2023-07-13 |
Chosen & Secure (Calvinism):
If I am a Calvinist, then can I be assured that I cannot lose my salvation? [2 Thessalonians 2:10]. |
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| 2023-06-20 |
Buddhism vs Christianity
Buddhist caller discusses basic differences between the two faiths (Buddhist & Christianity) in the way truth is established (epistemology). Rec: Video; [Hebrews 11:6]. |
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| 2023-06-13 |
The Truth Shared Among Various Religions:
Do many religions have the same core beliefs? [2 Thessalonians 2:10, John 1:9, John 3:19]. |
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| 2023-05-30 |
Born Again & a New Creation:
As a new Christian, can you explain being "born again" and the concept of a "new creation?" [John 14:16, John 14:23, 2 Peter 1:4]. |
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| 2023-05-16 |
Discernment & Man of God:
Caller shares her experience with trusting that someone has discernment and claimed to be a "Man of God." |
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| 2023-03-13 |
Self-deception:
How does one determine when they are self-deceived? How do you correct it? [John 9:41, 2 Peter 3:5, John 3:19-21]. |
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| 2023-03-13 |
Testing Veracity of Biblical Concepts:
How do you sort out when biblical concepts are actually drawn from scripture and when they go beyond scripture? [Matthew 18:18-20]. |
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| 2023-03-08 |
Daniel Refusing the King's Food:
When Daniel refused the king's food, was he adhering to the restrictions of the dietary laws? [Daniel 1:5-16, Leviticus 11, Leviticus 17]. What is Truth? (Pilate): What do you think Pilate meant when he asked the question, "What is truth?" [John 18:38]. |
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| 2022-12-20 |
Faith:
How do we get "faith"? [2 Thessalonians 2:11, John 7:17]. |
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| 2022-12-06 |
Arguing Over Doctrinal Issues:
Why do Christians continue to argue over doctrinal differences when we are just so early in our faith and development? [Matthew 11:29-30, John 8:31, Colossians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:21]. |
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| 2022-11-08 |
Cults & Cultic Churches:
Is there something I should be doing about all the cults, and cultic leadership found in so many churches? [Acts 20:30]. |
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| 2022-11-02 |
Buddhist; Believing:
Buddist; How can Christianity demand "belief" to be saved, when "belief" itself doesn't actually establish the truth of anything? |
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| 2022-10-21 |
Salvation:
Can people follow Jesus without being part of any particular denomination or religion? [John 3:17, John 1:1-13, John 8:31-32]. |
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| 2022-10-04 |
Encouragement to Steve & Importance of Truth:
Caller encourages Steve's ministry, and his statements about condemnation. "Truth without love is harsh, but love without truth is weak." |
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| 2022-09-07 |
What Leads to Apostasy?:
Is it something we are doing (like poor teaching) that is causing people to leave the faith? Witnessing to Former Christians: Should we be taking into consideration the prejudices former Christians have from past bad teachers who manipulated them? |
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| 2022-09-07 |
Atheist Response:
Atheist responds that he would put scientific methodology up against any prophecy for proof of reality. |
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| 2022-08-25 |
Lying:
Is there a time when lying could be justified and acceptable? [Matthew 23:23, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 22:35-40]. |
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| 2022-08-11 |
The Way, the Truth, the Life:
Could you expand on the meaning and implication of he word "truth" in the phrase "the way, the truth, and the life?" [John 1:1, John 1:9, John 1:4, John 14:6, John 8:12]. |
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| 2022-06-27 |
Children Beginning to Compromise the Truth:
What can you advise about my 7-yr-old child who is beginning to show signs of compromising the truth and lying? [Proverbs 28:13]. |
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| 2022-06-23 |
Witnessing & the Bible's Truth:
When witnessing, how can one fully explain the truth of the Bible's and its value to unbelievers? Recommend lecture series; "Authority of Scripture." |
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| 2022-06-14 |
"In Christ" & In "Spirit":
Would you clarify the meaning of the phrase "I tell the truth in Christ" and "witness in the Spirit"? [Romans 9:11], God Wants all to Be Saved: Does not God want salvation for all as much as Paul did? [I Corinthians 9:, Romans 10:2, Matthew 23:37].]. Paul not a Calvinist: Isn't Paul's desire to see the Jews to be saved proof against Calvinism? [Romans 9:10-13]. |
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| 2022-04-25 |
Finding Truth Among Denominations:
Since there is much conflict between denominations, how do we find the real truth? |
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| 2022-04-06 |
Atheist: Why Believe the Bible is True?:
Why should we believe that the Bible is true? [Isaiah 41:21-23]. Atheist: Why Believe the Bible is God's Word: Atheist: Why should we believe that the Bible is the Word of God? Atheist: Why "love" the Bible?: Atheist: Why should we love the Bible? |
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| 2022-04-06 |
Atheist: Why Believe the Bible is True?:
Why should we believe that the Bible is true? [Isaiah 41:21-23]. Atheist: Why Believe the Bible is God's Word: Atheist: Why should we believe that the Bible is the Word of God? Atheist: Why "love" the Bible?: Atheist: Why should we love the Bible? |
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| 2022-04-04 |
Atheist Caller-How Can You Act Like This is Not Big Deal?:
Atheist caller: How can you just let these discussions take place, acting like it is a small matter? Atheist Caller: Go to a Museum instead of the Bible: Atheist; Should people not go to museums instead of look to the Bible for their view of God? Atheist Caller: Hell: Atheist: Don't you just give people no choice when you tell them they are going to hell? Isn't it all just a silly story? |
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| 2022-03-10 |
Atheist Discussion:
Atheist caller contends that Steve misrepresents the view of where Atheist's get their morality and so on. Atheist Comments on Faith: Will faith always lead us to the truth? Atheist Challenges Steve about Politics: Atheist suggests that one cannot get elected in the USA without being a Christian. |
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| 2022-03-04 |
Jesus' Legal Proceedings & Evidence of His Resurrection:
Considering the Jews who remarked that Pilate should not let Jesus go at His trial, how does that parallel to the idea that we must find evidence to substantiate Jesus' resurrection? [John 19:12, I Corinthians 15:6]. |
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| 2022-02-18 |
Why Am I Here?:
How would you suggest approaching an adult child who is questioning "Why am I here?" and "What is the purpose of Life?" Facts Over Feelings: Does there not seem to be many are looking for feelings rather than truth to substantiate their idea of faith. |
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| 2022-02-18 |
Seventh Day Adventist's are Wrong:
Do you suppose that some of the Seventh Day Adventist leadership actually do know the false doctrine they are promoting? |
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| 2022-01-12 |
Proof of God from an Atheist View:
Atheist Caller in dialogue about the proof of God. Atheist Doubting the Gospel Books: Atheist presents the collection of the canon (books for the Bible) being questionable. [Mark 16:8]. |
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| 2021-12-07 |
Pontius Pilate's Cynicism:
Do you think that Pontius Pilate was being cynical when he said, "What is truth?" [John 18:38]. |
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| 2021-12-06 |
Falsifyability:
What part does falsifyability play in one's study of the Bible? Primacy of Apostle Peter (Catholic Doctrine): Could you talk a little about the primacy of Peter? [Matthew 16:18-19, Matthew 18:16-18, Ephesians 2:20, John 21:17, I Peter 5:1-5, I Peter 2:6-8]. |
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| 2021-11-17 |
Vaccines-Telling the Truth:
Am I obligated to indicate that I specifically have been vaccinated against COVID, or can I just say that I have been vaccinated (for any number of other things, and let them think it was for COVID? Vulgarity for a Christian: What do you think of a Christian wearing a shirt that says, "Let's go, Brandon" (which represents a vulgarity). |
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| 2021-11-04 |
Convincing the Skeptic:
What resources would you suggest to encourage someone that is skeptical, that might help them see the supernatural character of the Bible and its overall veracity? Recommends The Narrow Path website and C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity". |
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| 2021-11-02 |
The Bible & Politics:
What does the Bible say about our political involvement and when we should speak up? [Matthew 28:20, I John 3:15, Isaiah 42, Matthew 12, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 22:20-22]. |
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| 2021-10-14 |
Why Believe the Bible?:
Why should one believe the Christian Bible is true? [2 Peter 3:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:10]. Paul's Travel to Greece: Did Paul travel to Greece after he was in chains? |
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| 2021-09-10 |
Not Totally Convinced About Christ:
If one doesn't feel absolute conviction about the truth of Christianity, what should they do? [Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13]. |
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| 2021-08-24 |
Arguing of the Non-essentials (Debate) & Heresy:
Isn't it in the non-essentials that heresy creeps into the church, so should we not continue to argue (debate) about them? [Proverbs 18:13-17]. |
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| 2021-07-15 |
Love the Brethren:
How do you envision the directive, "Love the Brethren"? [Matthew 7:12]. Love for Truth: How does one truly seek the truth? |
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| 2021-07-07 |
Praying for Political Leaders:
Do you pray for Joe Biden and if so, how so? [I Timothy 2:1-3]. Holy to Dogs, Pearls to Swine: Could you talk about the verse about not giving what is holy to dogs and casting pearls before swine? [Matthew 7:6, Matthew 13:45-46, 2 Thessalonians 2:11]. |
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| 2021-07-01 |
Determining Truth:
Who knows what is true? How can we know? |