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| 2024-04-19 |
Twelve-Step Programs:
Could you comment on the Twelve-Step Programs? |
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| 2024-03-25 |
Twelve Step Programs (Substance Abuse):
Caller and counselor calls to share more about the twelve step program. Seeing God: There seems to be a contradiction about whether one can see God or not. Can you comment? [John 1:14-18, 1 John 4:9, 1 John 1:1, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 24:10, Isaiah 6:1, Numbers 12:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Hebrews 10:20, John 1:18, John 1:14]. |
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| 2023-12-29 |
Church Discipline & Kicking People Out of Church:
Regarding church discipline, when the scriptures say to "treat them as a tax collector" it doesn't mean to hate them, right? [Matthew 18:17, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 5;1-5, Titus 3:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 3:10]. Kicking Addicts Out of Church: If someone keeps falling to the same sin that they just can't beat (addiction), should they be kicked out of church? [Galatians 5:16, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 5:29]. |
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| 2023-10-05 |
Withdrawal from Drugs, Alcohol & Nicotine:
Are the physical problems (itching) I am experiencing a result of the withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, and nicotine, or is it a spiritual attack? |
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| 2023-07-19 |
Encouragement to Someone Struggling:
Caller encourages a previous call struggling with alcohol. [Luke 4:13, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Genesis 32:22-32]. |
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| 2023-07-17 |
Succumbing to Alcohol:
What can I do if I continue to struggle with alcohol? I am losing faith. Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change" and Free audio book, "Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 & 2). |
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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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| 2023-04-17 |
Drunks Inheriting the Kingdom:
What if a person is saved, but continues to drink, will they inherit the Kingdom of God? [Galatians 5:19-21, I Corinthians 6:9-11]. Christian's Suicide: If a Christian commits suicide, will they still go to heaven? [1 John 3:15]. |
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| 2023-04-12 |
Drunken Wife:
Do I have biblical options rather than living forever with a wife who is a drunk? |
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| 2023-04-12 |
Committed Believers:
Caller comments on the need for leaving behind bondages, asking others for help, commitment and fellowship, and leading a committed life following Christ. |
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| 2023-03-06 |
Addiction to Pornography:
Caller shares his immediate release from his addiction to pornography. |
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| 2023-02-02 |
Pornography:
How do I combat pornography? [Matthew 5:29-32]. |
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| 2023-01-31 |
Helping in Homeless Encampments:
I have been convicted lately about feeling I ought to witness to the homeless, but also that I ought not stop there. What do I do to actually help? |
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| 2022-12-21 |
Marriage to an Alcoholic:
What does one do if they are married to a hopeless alcoholic? Is that just the life they must lead? |
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| 2022-09-15 |
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous):
What do you think about AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:16, John 8:36]. |
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| 2022-05-16 |
Fornicators "Will Not Inherit the Kingdom of God":
Is I Corinthians addressed to believers or unbelievers when he refers to the fornicators not inheriting the Kingdom of God? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, I Corinthians 5:11]. Addiction & Grace: What about believers who have an addiction and how does grace come into this? [Galatians 5:16, Romans 6:15, Titus 2:11, Matthew 1:21]. |
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| 2022-03-17 |
No Remarriage Allowed:
Is it true that one must not remarry until their former spouse dies, even if they had grounds and/or have been divorced? [Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32]. AA (Alcoholic Anonymous): Caller comments on the value of Alcoholic Anonymous. |
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| 2022-02-21 |
Twelve-Step Programs:
Do you think that the "Twelve-step" program is biblical? [John 8:31-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 16:24-26]. Knowing Every Doctrinal Position before Salvation: Why do some think you have to know every little doctrinal position correctly to be saved? [I Corinthians 13:9, John 8:31, Matthew 11:29, Hebrews 11:6]. |
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| 2021-08-04 |
Good Way to Evangelize:
Do you have a good tract that teaches how to evangelize? Addictive Personalities: Do you think there really is such a thing as "addictive personalities"? "Once Saved, Always Saved": What do you think of "Eternal Security" or "Once Saved, Always Saved"? |
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| 2021-07-27 |
Bad Dreams:
Caller shares her way of fighting off bad dreams by depending on God's word. |
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| 2021-07-05 |
Spirit's Departure Upon Falling to Sin & Resoration:
Did the spirit leave you when you were not putting away your previous sin? Can you return to Him? [John 15:6]. |
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| 2021-07-02 |
Someone Who Keeps Falling into Sin:
Can you advise me on how to deal with someone I am trying to help that is under terrible stress, yet has made great progress in his fight against addiction, but continually breaks down and falls back into sin? |
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| 2021-06-15 |
Suicide of an Unsaved Loved One (Addict):
What do you say to someone who has lost an unsaved loved one-in this case, an addict's suicide? [Luke 12:47]. |
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| 2021-06-11 |
Pride:
Is pride really the root of all sin? [Isaiah 14:12-14]. Bondage vs Sinful Behavior: How does one distinguish being in bondage versus just falling to sin? [John 8:31-36]. |
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| 2021-05-14 |
Gluttony & Lack of Self-control:
What do think of a pastor who says that gluttons will not inherit the "Kingdom of God"? [I Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:18-21, Matthew 15:11-20, Mark 7:15]. |
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| 2021-05-03 |
Drugs & Alcohol:
What would you advise a brother who seems to be toying with alcohol, particularly in light of a previous problem with drugs and alcohol? |
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| 2021-04-15 |
Hypnotherapy:
Is it OK to see a Christian hypnotherapist? [I Corinthians 6:9-11, Philippians 4:6-8, I Peter 5:7]. |
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| 2021-03-30 |
Drugs, Uses, Mutant Plants:
Could you talk about drugs generally, and specifically, uses, moderation, and could some of the hallucinogenics have been mutant? |
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| 2021-03-02 |
Smoking a Cigarette a Sin:
Is smoking a cigarette a sin? Do we need to completely cut things out of our lives that is not glorifying to God?[I Corinthians 6:19, I Corinthians 10:31, I Corinthians 6:12, I Corinthians 10:23]. |
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| 2021-02-09 |
Alcohol & Addiction (Twelve Steps Programs):
Do you think that drunkeness is an addiction, as they say in 12-step programs, or it that an inappropriate term? [Galatians 5, I Corinthians 6:9-11]. |
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| 2021-02-03 |
Twelve Step Programs:
Don't you think that some people get a little carried away with aspects of twelve-step programs? Rec Lecture: "Biblical Counsel for a Change". [2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
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| 2021-01-28 |
The "Sins of the Father":
Could you help me understand the concept of "the sins of the father" being visited upon one's children? [Ezekiel 18, Numbers 14:18, Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 24:15]. |
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| 2020-11-20 |
Addiction, Physical or Psychological:
Are people just of addictive nature from birth, or is it more developed by abuse and other outside influences and events? [ John 6:36, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 7, Romans 8:2-4]. |
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| 2020-11-13 |
Caller Comment on His Addiction to Smoking:
Caller comments about his addiction to cigarettes being not of demons. [Ephesians 4, Galatians 5]. |
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| 2020-11-13 |
Pornographic Temptation & Prayer Challenge:
I am suffering extra temptation when I am praying against the whole realm of pornography, how should I react against these attacks? [James 5:16, Matthew 18:20, Ephesians 6:12] |
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| 2020-11-13 |
Demon Possession & Drug Use:
Comment on demons possession and drug use. Mark of the Beast & the COVID Vaccine: Is the "mark of the beast" possibly the heavily promoted COVID vaccine? |
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| 2020-11-13 |
Addictions, 12-Step, Masks, Vaccines:
Caller thinks that people with addictions should go to a 12-step program, and follow medical advisories (masks & vaccines) adding that she doesn't think Steve follows the Holy Spirit. |
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| 2020-11-09 |
Christian Who is a Drug Addict:
If a true Christian gets caught up in drugs, will they die in their sins and not go to heaven? [Galatians 2, Galatians 5:16, James 3:2, Psalm 1:3, I John 4:4]. |
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| 2020-10-19 |
Giving to the Panhandlers & Other Poor:
What is the proper Christian response to the panhandlers and other needy, when there is a chance you are contributing to their addictions? |
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| 2020-10-16 |
Hypnosis:
Is the use of hypnosis for overcoming bad habits or for health reasons acceptable for Christians? [John 8:31-36, I Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:16]. |
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| 2020-09-30 |
Homosexuality, Addiction, Abuse:
Caller is attempting to come out of a lifestyle of homosexuality and addiction, having suffered abuse is looking for counsel.[Ephesians 6:12, I Peter 5:8-9, Matthew 16:24-26]. Lying Lips in Isaiah: Can you help me understand the application about "being of unclean lips" in Isaiah? [Isaiah 6:5]. |
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| 2020-09-30 |
Besetting Addict Still Saved?:
Can a person have a besetting addiction, can they still be saved? |
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| 2020-09-28 |
Homosexual Addiction:
What do you say to someone who has been involved in a homosexual lifestyle and addiction their whole lives due to childhood abuse? Rec Lecture: Cultivating Christian Character [I Peter 2:11]. |
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| 2020-09-09 |
Cigarettes and Jesus:
Am I wrong to be smoking a cigarette while I am holding up a sign for Jesus? Am I denying the power of Christ in my life? [2 Timothy 3:5]. |
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| 2020-07-31 |
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous):
What do you think of the Twelve Step Programs like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)? [Galatians 5:16, I Corinthians 6, Galatians 5]. |
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| 2020-06-26 |
Communion-Wine or Grape Juice:
How should we handle the issue of communion, especially in light of those that struggle with alcohol addiction? |
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| 2020-04-08 |
Kennedy Family Cursed:
Do you think there is a curse on the Kennedy family? And is it like the addictions we see today? |
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| 2019-12-23 |
Wine & Alcohol:
Caller comments on his tendency toward addictions to explain why he thinks Christians should not drink. Why do you think Jesus made alcoholic wine, rather than grape juice? |
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| 2019-08-06 |
Alcoholism - Reason for Divorce:
Is alcoholism a legitimate reason to end a marriage by a divorce? |
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| 2019-01-18 |
AA & Celebrate Recovery:
Do you endorse AA or the Celebrate Recovery program? |