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| 2024-04-24 |
Men's Fellowships in So L.A.:
Are you familiar with any good fellowship groups in the South L.A. area? "Few Are Chosen": In the parable of the wedding feast, what are we to make of the phrase "many are called, but few are chosen?" [Matthew 22:14, Acts 13:46, Romnas 1:16-17]. |
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| 2024-04-02 |
Parable of the Wedding Garment (Guest):
Regarding the Parable of the Wedding Garment/ Guest, am I reading too much into the symbolism? [Matthew 22:1-10, Luke 14:16-24]. Pharisees View of the Messiah: Should the pharisees been able to answer the question asked of them about what they thought about the Messiah? [Matthew 22:41-45, 2 Samuel, Romans 1:3, Psalm 110:1] |
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| 2024-04-01 |
Parables: "Pearl of Great Price" & "Treasure in the Field":
Could you talk about the parables of the "Pearl of Great Price" and the "Treasure in the Field" and the relative symbolism? [Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 8:8-9, Philippians 2:5-8]. |
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| 2024-03-20 |
Believing Genesis' Flat Earth:
Why don't you believe Genesis instead of NASA (referring to flat earth)? [Luke 16:19-31, Numbers 12:7-8, Luke 17:34-37]. |
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| 2024-03-13 |
Parable of the Sower:
Do you think that the "Parable of the Sower" is teaching that there are two ways to lose your salvation? [Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:1-4, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:4-20]. Understanding Scripture: How do you understand the nuance of just reading the Bible and really understanding, especially when writers like James seem to stretch for the explanation? How do we know when to apply it to then or now? [Acts 15:14-17, Amos 9:11-12]. |
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| 2024-03-05 |
New Wine in Old Wineskins:
Why does Jesus say "old wine is better?" Steve correct him and explains the "new wine in old wineskins." symbolism? [Luke 5:37-39]. |
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| 2024-02-15 |
"Unprofitable Servant" Parable:
Can you help me sort the parable of "The Unprofitable Servant?" Rec: Topical lecture, "Refuse to be Offended." [Luke 17:5-10, 1 Peter 4:19]. |
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| 2024-01-23 |
Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved):
Would you talk about the Wedding Feast parable and the implication that one will be tossed out if they don't take their faith seriously? [Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 22:1-14]. |
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| 2024-01-22 |
Symbolism of the Mustard Seed Parable:
What are your thoughts on the alternate view of the bird symbolism in the Mustard Seed Parable representing corruption and evil? [Matthew 13:31-33, Galatians 5:9]. |
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| 2023-12-22 |
Hell (Lazarus & the Rich Man):
Could you expand on the idea that "Lazarus and the Rich Man" may be a parable rather than a depiction of an actual event? [Luke 16:19-31] Hell (Eternal Torment): Would you expound on the scripture saying those who take the mark will be tormented forever? [Revelation 14:6-11, Revelation 9:17, Isaiah 34:9-10, Revelation 19:3, Genesis 19:28]. Rec: "Three Views of Hell" by Steve Gregg or topical lectures. |
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| 2023-12-20 |
Parable "Wheat & Tares" & Steve's View of Eschatology:
Could you clarify your position on eschatology, the rapture, and the "Wheat & Tares" parable? How do dispensationalists defend their contrasting take on it? [2 Thessalonians 2:1-6, John 6:40]. |
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| 2023-12-14 |
Parable of the Wedding Feast:
What is the parable of the Wedding Feast depicting? Does it symbolize the Jew's rejection of Jesus, the spreading of the gospel, and the destruction in 70 A.D. in judgment? [Matthew 22:1-14]. Parable of the Wedding Feast: Could this parable be depicting the need and directive to evangelize the world with the gospel? |
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| 2023-12-14 |
Parable of the Wedding Feast:
What is the parable of the Wedding Feast depicting? Does it symbolize the Jew's rejection of Jesus, the spreading of the gospel, and the destruction in 70 A.D. in judgment? [Matthew 22:1-14]. Parable of the Wedding Feast: Could this parable be depicting the need and directive to evangelize the world with the gospel? |
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| 2023-12-13 |
"Lazarus & the Rich Man:"
What is the meaning of the parable of "Lazarus & the Rich Man?" |
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| 2023-11-06 |
Parables about the Kingdom of God:
Do all parables relate to the Kingdom of God? [Matthew 13:10]. Defining the Kingdom of God: How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14]. Great White Throne Judgment: What scriptures do you use to support your position that the Final Judgment (the Great White Throne judgment) is for everyone? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 1:17]. |
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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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| 2023-08-17 |
Parable of the Unjust Steward:
Could you explain the difficult parable of the unjust steward? [Luke 16:1-13]. |
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| 2023-08-10 |
Parable of the Talents:
How do Calvinists interpret the "Parable of the Talents?" [Matthew 25:14-30]. |
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| 2023-07-28 |
"Expositional Constancy"-Mustard Seed:
Could you talk about the parable of the mustard seed and how it relates to "expositional constancy?" [Mark 13:31-32, 1 Peter 5:8, Jeremiah 5:6, Daniel 2:37, Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 31:6, Ezekiel 17:23]. |
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| 2023-07-21 |
The Number "12":
What is the significance of the reoccurring number "12" in scripture? [Genesis 1:18]. Lazarus & the Rich Man: Would you be open to changing your view that the story of Lazarus & the Rich Man is a parable? |
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| 2023-07-17 |
Parable of the Two Sons:
Which of the two sons did the will of the Father? [Matthew 21:28-31]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
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]. |
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| 2023-05-22 |
About Salvation:
Is the parable of the "Lost Sheep" in Luke 15 talking about salvation? [Luke 15:4-5]. |
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| 2023-04-18 |
Parable of the Talents:
Is it an appropriate parallel to the "Parable of the Talents" to consider it relative to evangelism and the directive to speak and work to bring people to Christ? [Matthew 25:14-30]. |
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| 2023-04-14 |
"Parable of the Unfaithful Servant":
Could you talk about the "Parable of the Unfaithful Servant" and its relationship to other parables and passages? [Luke 12:42-48]. |
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| 2023-03-30 |
Apostasy: Broken Off Branches & Tares:
Do these verses (Matthew 13 and Paul's testimony) indicate that one can fall away and lose their faith? [Matthew 13:22, 1 Corinthians 9:27]. |
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| 2023-03-28 |
Goats vs Sheep & Wheat & Tares:
Can you help me understand the symbolism of "the Sheep & the Goats" and the "Wheat & Tares?" [Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 John 3:8-10, Matthew 13:38]. |
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| 2023-02-22 |
"Forsake All You Have":
What does it look like to "forsake all you have to be my disciple?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33, Acts 4:32, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. |
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| 2023-02-21 |
Parables About Money:
Why do you think Jesus told so many parables about money? Parable of the "Hidden Treasure in the Field:" Would you explain the parable of "the hidden treasure in the field?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33]. |
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| 2023-02-21 |
Parables About Money:
Why do you think Jesus told so many parables about money? Parable of the "Hidden Treasure in the Field:" Would you explain the parable of "the hidden treasure in the field?" [Matthew 13:44, Luke 14:33]. |
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| 2023-02-20 |
Unrighteous Mammon:
What are we to learn from this verse about "unmammon of unrighteousness?" [Luke 16:9]. |
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| 2023-02-15 |
Calvinism & The Prodigal Son:
Can I point to some of the parables like "The Prodigal Son", the tax collector, and "the lost coin", to counter Calvinist doctrine? [Luke 15:11-32, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15:8, Luke 13:34]. |
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| 2023-01-16 |
Nathan's Story of the Lamb & King David:
How do we know that the story Nathan tells about the lamb is about David & Bathsheba? Could he have been talking about Michal and Phaltiel instead? [2 Samuel 12:1-25]. |
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| 2022-12-29 |
Parable of the Talents:
Why was the servant so severely punished for burying his talent? [Matthew 25:14-30]. Parable of the Talents: What is the spiritual application of "he who has little, even that will be taken away?" [Matthew 13:12, Mark 4:25, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21-23, John 8:31, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:19-20]. |
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| 2022-12-22 |
Understanding Parables:
How were the disciples expected to understand the parables? [Mark 4:13, Matthew 13:11]. Relationship with God: Doesn't God want to have a relationship with everyone? |
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| 2022-11-21 |
Romans-Jewish Guilt Discussed:
Could you review the parables you cited that helped illuminate the Jews to their guilt early in Romans? [Romans 1, Romans 2:17ff, Romans 2:13, Matthew 21:28-40, 2 Samuel]. Original Sin & David's Illegitimacy: Could you talk about the scripture that led to the doctrine of "original sin" and how David may have been illegimate? [Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Judges 11:1,I Samuel 16-17, Psalms 27:10]. |
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| 2022-10-07 |
Wedding Feast Parable:
Could you help me sort out what the parable of the "Wedding Feast" is about, especially the part about the guest being thrown out? [Matthew 22:9-14, Colossians 1:13, John 3:5]. |
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| 2022-10-03 |
"Wheat & Tares" & "Ezekiel's Temple":
Could you comment on what Dispensationalist's believe about the "Wheat & Tares" parable and the rebuilding of the temple? [Matthew 13]. |
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| 2022-09-26 |
Kingdom of God-Only for the Jews:
Is the current "Kingdom of God" only for the Jews? [Matthew 28:18, Matthew 22:7, Revelation 5:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:15]. |
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| 2022-09-14 |
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]. |
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| 2022-08-16 |
One or two Lazarus':
Is the Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead the same Lazarus that Jesus talked about in the parable about the Rich Man & Lazarus? [Luke 16:19-31, John 11:38-44] |
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| 2022-08-02 |
"Have" and "Have Nots" Passage:
What is meant by the passage about those that "have" and those that "have not" - even that will be taken away? [Matthew 13:11-12]. |
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| 2022-08-02 |
Parables-Not Understood:
Why would Jesus tell parables if He knew that the average listener would not understand? [Mark 4:34]. |
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| 2022-06-15 |
Ephesians:
Could you talk about Ephesians 2-3 - is it the same audience? [Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 3:10]. Sower, Seed, Binding of Satan: From the "Parable of the Sower", can Satan still take the seed, even though Satan is bound? [Hebrews 2:14, Colossians 2:15]. |
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| 2022-06-10 |
"Parable of the Great Banquet" or "Wedding Feast":
Could you break down the "Parable of the Great Banquet" (Wedding Feast"), for me, including the mention of the poor, lame, and beggars? How does it apply to us today? [Luke 14:1524, Matthew 22:1-14]. |
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| 2022-06-08 |
Unjust Steward:
Could you explain what is meant in the parable of the "Unjust Steward" when the passage concludes? [Luke 16:8-10]. |
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| 2022-06-02 |
Speaking in Parables:
Could you explain why Jesus answered as He did when asked why He spoke in parables, when it would seem He would actually want them to understand and be healed? [Matthew 21:37, Romans 11:8, Mark 4:34, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, Romans 1:28, Matthew 13:12, Matthew 25:29, Matthew 13:13, Mark 4:12]. |
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| 2022-05-30 |
Dispute Over the Body of Moses:
Why is there a dispute over the body of Moses? Did it really happen? [Jude 1:9, Deuteronomy 34:5-7, Zechariah 3:2]. Moses: Where did Moses go when he died? Lazarus & the Rich Man: Was Lazarus & the Rich Man a true story? Is that telling us about where Moses went? [Luke 16:19-31]. |
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| 2022-05-26 |
Undertanding Parables:
What was so important about the parable in Mark that would help someone understand the other parables? [Mark 4:13, Mark 4:34]. |
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| 2022-05-04 |
Judging Israel from Thrones & Rewards in Heaven:
In comparing "ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" and the Vineyard parable, will some have greater rewards than others in heaven? [Matthew 19:28, Matthew 20:1-16, Titus 3:5, Galatians 2:7, Galatians 6:16, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:33, Luke 19:17]. |