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| 2024-05-10 |
Those Who Never Hear the Gospel:
What happens to those who have never heard of Jesus or the Gospel? [Matthew 16: 27, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12, James 2:14-26, Galatians 5:6, James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, Luke 18:14, 1 Corinthians 4:5] The Gospel Heard by Everyone - Before the Last Day: Can the “end times” not happen until everyone has heard the gospel? [Matthew 24:14]. |
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| 2024-04-05 |
Recognizing Pride in Oneself:
How does one recognize pride in themselves? [Proverbs 13:10, Philippians 2:1-4]. |
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| 2024-03-27 |
Visions and Prophets Today:
Are you familiar with Danny Davis (self-proclaimed modern prophet)? What do you think about those today who claim to have visions and render prophecies? How do you know who to take seriously? [Psalm 118:6-7, Proverbs 27:12, Proverbs 21:20-22]. |
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| 2024-03-15 |
Leadership Qualities:
When we choose leaders should follow the standards of 1 Timothy 3? [1 Timothy 3]. Exalting Nations: Is Proverbs talking about the righteousness of the king or the people of the whole nation? [Proverbs 14:34]. Evaluating the Kings: On what basis were the Old Testament kings evaluated as good or bad? |
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| 2024-02-27 |
Jesus' Sense of Humor:
Do you think that Jesus would have a sense of humor? Is it acceptable to use sarcasm and humor as believers? [Ephesians 5:4, Luke 13:34, Matthew 7:5, Matthew 19:24, Proverbs 17:22]. |
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| 2024-02-13 |
"Light Shines Brighter 'til Dawn":
How do you understand the application of the Proverb "the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full day?" [Proverbs 4:18, 2 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 4:26-33]. |
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| 2024-02-13 |
Did Jesus DrInk Wine?:
Do you think that Jesus drank actual wine? Some say He did not. [Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:21, Proverbs 23:31-35]. |
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| 2024-02-08 |
Eating Animals (Diet, Vegetarianism):
Is it acceptable to eat animals (meat)? How aware are they? [Genesis 1:29, Genesis 9:2, Proverbs 12:10]. |
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| 2024-01-30 |
Transubstantiation (Eucharist) & Banning from Participation:
Why is there objection to someone outside a denomination (Lutheran) taking communion with them (closed communion)? Rec: Debates with Catholic Jimmy Akin at the website. [Proverbs 18:17]. |
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| 2024-01-26 |
2 Timothy & Disagreement Among Believers:
Is 2 Timothy Paul's last writing? In light of 2 Timothy, if we are involved in discussions about scripture, is it "wrangling" over words? [2 Timothy 4:6-8. 2 Timothy 2:14, Proverbs 27:17, Isaiah 28:10-13, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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| 2024-01-05 |
A Jealous God:
Is jealously set apart for God alone (to exhibit)? [Exodus 20:5, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Proverbs 6:34, Galatians 5:26]. |
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| 2023-11-13 |
Haludinogenic Drugs for Treatment:
What do you think about using ketamine for medical treatment? [1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Peter 2:11]. |
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| 2023-11-09 |
"Sons of God" vs "Children of God"?
Have you ever heard of the distinction made between two kinds of Christians; Sons of God vs the Children of God? [1 John 3:2, Job 1-2, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Proverbs 17:2]. |
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| 2023-11-01 |
Eschatology's Importance:
There seem to be a lot of differences among Christians about eschatology, but why is it important? [Proverbs 25:2]. Contention & Divisions about Eschatology: Isn't eschatology an unnecessary argument and a despicable wedge between believers? |
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| 2023-11-01 |
"Fear" in Scripture:
Are there places in scriptures where "fear" doesn't mean fear, but reverence? [2 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:33, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10]. |
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| 2023-10-30 |
Chastisement:
If God chastises those He loves, then is all the suffering we have to go through for our growth? [Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:3-11, Psalm 119:71] Jesus' Suffering: Were the sufferings of Christ meant for Him to learn obedience in the same way as our chastising is meant for us? [Luke 2:52, Hebrews 5:8, Hebrews 2:10]. |
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| 2023-10-30 |
Old Testament Fulfilled:
Is it correct to see the Old Testament as completely fulfilled? [Matthew 5:17, Psalm 40:8, Hebrews 10:7]. |
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| 2023-10-24 |
Genesis Narrative (Non-literal):
Caller shares his non-literal (more symbolic) view of the Genesis narrative, based on the cultural difference between then and now. [Matthew 19:3-8, Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 14:12]. |
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| 2023-10-19 |
Taming the Tongue:
Isn't it a contradiction when scripture says that one is supposed to control the tongue, but also says that no one can tame the tongue? [James 1:26, James 3:8, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45]. |
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| 2023-10-19 |
"Heaps of Coal" on Their Heads:
How do the "heaps of coal" on someone's head help? [Romans 12:20, Proverbs 25:21-22, Deuteronomy 32:25, John 3:36]. |
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| 2023-10-03 |
Your "Brother":
Who is "your brother?" [Galatians 6:10, Proverbs 12:10, Luke 10:29-37]. |
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| 2023-09-28 |
Satan's Thievery:
How do we make Satan pay us back for all he has stolen from us? [Proverbs 6:30-31]. Khasarian Jews Have you heard of Khasarian Jews (Khazars)? |
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| 2023-09-25 |
Do Not Add to Scripture:
How do you reconcile the "do not add" phrases in both Deuteronomy and Revelation? [Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18, Proverbs 30:5-6]. |
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| 2023-09-25 |
Robert Morris & "Blessed Life" (Book):
What do you think of Robert Morris' book "The Blessed Life" and his notion that we should give God all the first fruits and mammon is a spirit, not money? [Genesis 4:3, Proverbs 3:9, 1 John 3:17-18, Colossians 3:4, Philippians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Malachi 3:8-12, Luke 14:33]. |
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| 2023-09-19 |
Origin of Satan:
Caller disagrees with Steve that the Bible is not clear on the origins of Satan. [Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4]. Satan's Origins-God Can't Create Evil: Since it is impossible for God to create evil, doesn't this require us to believe that Satan must be a fallen angel? [Proverbs 16:4]. |
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| 2023-09-01 |
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] 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]. |
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| 2023-08-04 |
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]. |
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| 2023-08-02 |
To Whom are the Promises of God?:
How do we know when the promises of God in scripture apply to us, or when they were only for those to whom they were addressed? [2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Matthew 19:28, Psalm 34, Acts 2:38, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5-6, Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 15:1]. |
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| 2023-07-13 |
Jealous God:
What does "I am a jealous God" mean? [Proverbs 6:34]. |
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| 2023-07-10 |
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]. |
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| 2023-07-10 |
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] |
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| 2023-06-28 |
Second Gathering of the Remnant of Israel:
Could you explain the passage about the "remnant of Israel" a "second" time? [Isaiah 11:1, Proverbs 30:56, Deuteronomy 12:32]. |
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| 2023-06-14 |
Marriage/Wedding Ceremonies:
Are there biblical directives regarding conducting wedding ceremonies? what about the legal aspects? [Malachi 2:14]. Perscription Drugs: Are there directives regarding prescription drugs? [Proverbs 31:6-7]. |
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| 2023-06-12 |
"Sin" as a Person:
Is it possible that "sin" is a person? [Genesis 4:7, Proverbs 6:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21]. |
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| 2023-06-05 |
Keep Knowledge to Oneself:
Regarding avoiding being a fool; why should we keep our knowledge to ourselves? [Proverbs 12:23]. |
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| 2023-05-26 |
Casting Lots:
Have you ever used the lot to make a decision? Is it a legitimate thing to do? [Proverbs 16:33, Acts 1:23-26, Joshua 18:6]. |
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| 2023-05-16 |
Made for the Day of Doom:
What do Calvinists have to say about the verse "God has made all things, even the evil for the day of doom?" [Proverbs 15:4]. |
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| 2023-05-15 |
God's Vengeance vs God's Love:
Can you help me deal with the contradiction between the Old Testament God that seems to be vengeful, but we say he is a God of Love? [Leviticus 9:22-24, Acts 12:23, Acts 5:1-11, Exodus 23:4-5, Proverbs 25:21]. |
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| 2023-04-18 |
Marijuana (Cannabis):
How does one compare the use of alcohol and the use of marijuana (cannabis)? [Ecclesiastes 10:19, Proverbs 3:6-7, Psalm 104:15, Ephesians 5:18]. |
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| 2023-04-17 |
Reformed Theology:
Could you explain why this verse in Proverbs has been said to support the Reformed (Calvinist) view of theology? [Proverbs 11:20]. |
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| 2023-04-10 |
God's Unconditional Love:
Our pastor indicated that not only is God's love unconditional, but so is His salvation. Do the following verses apply to being saved from 70 AD or the judgment? [Matthew 24, Mark 13:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2, Matthew 5:43-48,, Luke 15:24, James 4:6-7, Ezekiel 33:11, John 15:13, Proverbs 13:24]. |
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| 2023-03-20 |
Apostasy vs Stumbling:
Can you clarify the difference between backsliding and apostasy, falling to sin versus returning to a life of sin? [James 3:2, Proverbs 26:11, Job 23:29-30, 2 Corinthians 12:7]. Only So Many Chances: Does the verses about limited numbers of chances in Job relate to the inability to return to God? [Job 33:30]. |
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| 2023-03-07 |
Conspiracy Theories:
Could you comment on my earlier mistaken beliefs about Christians being involved or believers in conspiracy theories and political controversy? [Isaiah 8:12-14, Proverbs 29:25]. |
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| 2023-03-02 |
Loving Your Enemies:
Regarding Loving neighbors and praying for our enemies, but I am not sure who is my neighbor and how to pray for my enemy? [Luke 10:29, Luke 10:30-37, Proverbs 25:21, Exodus 23:4, Matthew 6:14-15, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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| 2023-03-01 |
Financial Management:
What does the Bible say about investing and prosperity? [Luke 16:9, 1 Timothy 5:4, Luke 12:48, Proverbs 30:25, Proverbs 6:6-11, Genesis 41:49]. |
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| 2023-02-15 |
Proverbs Cautions About Life Choices:
Could you explain the Proverb, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is the way of death?" [Proverbs 14:12, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:23]. |
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| 2023-02-13 |
Converting the Evil Ones:
Why didn't God do the miracles it would take to get Sodom & Gomorrah converted in light of Matthew 11? [Matthew 11:22-24, John 20:29, Proverbs 14:34]. |
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| 2023-02-01 |
Satan's Character & Role:
Is it possible that Satan is not really only evil but more like a "prosecuting attornery" that God actually created for testing? [Revelation 12:9, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28]. Avoiding Temptation: What is the point of avoiding temptation and prayer to avoid them, if this is all part of the plan. [Luke 18:7, James 1:15, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 5:9-13]. Skeptics Doubting the Reliability: How do you answer a skeptic that complains that there is something wrong with the teacher when everyone in Christianity has a differing opinion? [Proverbs 25:2]. |
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| 2023-01-24 |
Corporate Judgment on a Nation:
What do you think about "corporate judgment" on a nation and that one man's choice would fall on the people? [Genesis 18:32, Proverbs 21:1, 2 Samuel 24:4, 1 Chronicles 21:4]. |
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| 2023-01-23 |
"Whom I Love, I Chasten:"
Caller corrects Steve's confusing two verses about "Whom I love, I chasen." [Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12]. |