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| Satan Knows the Authority of Scripture: Isn't Satan actually affirming the authority of the Bible by his using it when he tempted Christ? [Acts 19:15]. Jesus Being Called, "Master": Could you talk about Jesus allowing the disciples to call Him, "Master"? [Matthew 23:9, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44]. |
| Steve's Income: Caller commends Steve for defending his ministry and income methods. Over-spiritualizing & Disagreeable: Other Christians who are disagreeable, critical, or who think they are the ones that are right (particularly on Steve Gregg). |
| Sovereignty & Foreknowledge Defined: Regarding the sovereignty of God, did God know everything and how everything will turn out (Omniscience, Omnipotence, Omnipresence)? [Isaiah 46, Isaiah 45:12, Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:29-30]. |
| Defining Sin & Doing the Right Thing: Are not the good works of unbelievers, not actually good, because they are not glorifying God? [Psalm 14:1-3, Psalm 19:1, Acts 2:37, Acts 7:54, Acts 26:14, Acts 17:26]. |
| "Free Will" & "Total Depravity" (Calvinism): Do people who believe in "free will", necessarily not believe in "Total Depravity"? Paul's Struggle with Sin: How do you resolve the conflict described in Paul's struggle with sin? [Romans 7:15-25, John 8:31-34]. Can the Unregenerated See Sin?: Can unregenerated people see their sin and inability to resist sin? |
| God's Judgment Coming on America: What do you think about the prediction that God's Judgment is coming on America and we should flee? [Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 27:12]. |
| The Rapture vs the Pre-trib Rapture: Could you talk about the various views of the rapture and scripture about it, particularly the pre-trib rapture? [I Corinthians 15:51-53, I Thessalonians 4:15-17, John 6:49, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9] Martyrdom, Tribulation & Persecution: Does not even the martyrs throughout history indicate great hope (Foxes Book of Martyrs)? Recommends topical lectures; "When Shall These Things Be?" [John 16:33, I Thessalonians 3:4]. |
| Steve' Book on Revelation: Could you talk about the changes you made in the revision of your book on Revelation ("Revelation; Four Views")? |
| Old Testament Not Speaking of Eternity: Why, in the Old Testament, was the focus so much on the descendants, and not about eternity, as in in the New Testament? [2 Timothy 1:10]. |
| Calvinism & "Whosoever Will": Could you discuss what Calvinist say about the scripture about "whosoever will" in Revelation? [Revelation 22:17, John 3:16]. |
| Jacob Wrestles the Angel: How do you explain the story of Jacob wrestling the Angel, and yet Jacob wins? [Genesis 32:22-31]. |
| Lying Acceptable ("Theocratic Tact" of the Jehovah's Witnesses): Since my wife has become a Jehovah Witness she uses the story in John 7 to support the idea that the children do not have to tell the whole truth. What say you? [John 7]. |
| The Sabbath vs Sunday: Was the Sabbath switched to Sunday? [Exodus 31:13]. |
| Support of Israel: Could you comment on the implication that there is a special blessing for those that support those in Israel? Rebuilding the Temple: What about the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem? |
| Abraham, Hagar & Ishmael: Why was Abraham counted as faithful when he took Hagar and had Ishmael? [Genesis 15, Genesis 17:16, Genesis 18]. Solomon's Backsliding: Why is it never mentioned that Solomon might have gone to hell, because he was so disobedience? [Ecclesiates 12]. |
| The Holy Spirit Dwelling in Angels: Can angels have the Holy Spirit in them? [John 2:19]. |
| Hell: Hell must be so terrible, if God would send His own son to keep us from it, yes? Terms for Salvation: Would you exegete these verses about those given to God in John? [John 6:37, John 6:65, John 17:6, John 6:44, Luke 7:30, Acts 7:51, Acts 9:5-6, Matthew 23:37-39]. |
| Believing God: Isn't there a difference between believing "in" God and "believing God"? [Hebrews 11:8, Hebrews 11:17, Hebrews 11:12, Romans 4:19]. |
| Distortion of Grace Scripture: Was there something specific being distorted in 2 Peter, and also applied to today's distortions? [2 Peter 3:15, Romans 6:15, Titus 2:11-12, Jude 1:4]. "Other" Scriptures: What are the "other" scriptures being referred to in 2 Peter 3? [2 Peter 3}. |
| Drawing by God: Does God's "drawing" happen to everyone, universally, at all times? [John 6, John 12:32, 2 Peter 3:9-11, Acts 14:17, Psalm 8:4-6]. General vs Special Calling: Do you think some people have a special "drawing" or "calling" and others just have a general calling? |
| Steve Gregg's Idaho Days: When and where did you live in Idaho? Jesus Preaching in Hell (Prison): What does the passage mean when Jesus preached to the spirits in hell (prison)-in the days of Noah? Did He save people out of hell? [I Peter 3:19, 2 Peter 2, I Peter 1:10-12, Genesis 6]. |
| Leviticus: Salt of the Covenant What is the "salt of the covenant" in Leviticus? [Mark 9:49-50, Leviticus 2:13]. |
| Spiritual vs Physical Application of Prophesy: Since there are spiritual references to Zion, Israel, the temple, last days, etc., also going to see a physical and geographical fulfillment? "All Israel Will be Saved": How will "all Israel will be saved" ? [Romans 9:23, Romans 9:27, Isaiah 10, Romans 11:17, Romans 11:26]. Third Temple & Abomination of Desolation: Will a third temple be built and is the" abomination of desolation" in our hearts? [2 Thessalonians 2:4, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15, Luke 21:20, I Corinthians 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 6:19-20]. |
| "Two Sticks" in Ezekiel: In the symbolism of the "two sticks" in Ezekiel 37, what, when, and where are the two nations joined? [Ezekiel 37, Ephesians 2:11, Ephesians 3:3-6]. |
| "Israel of God": Does "the Israel of God" mean, the church? [Galatians 6:16, Galatians 3:9, Galatians 3:29]. The Faithful Church is Israel: It's not Abraham's seed, but only those that have faith that are the true Israel, right? [Galatians 3:29]. |
| "Israel of God": Does "the Israel of God" mean, the church? [Galatians 6:16, Galatians 3:9, Galatians 3:29]. The Faithful Church is Israel: It's not Abraham's seed, but only those that have faith that are the true Israel, right? [Galatians 3:29]. |
| Magic and Real Snakes?: When Moses was before Pharaoh, and the magicians threw down snakes, were they real snakes? [Exodus 7]. Satan Cannot Create Life; Caller insists that no one but God can create life, therefore the Magicians could not create snakes in Exodus. [Exodus 7]. |
| The New Pope & Prophecy: Do you see any connection to prophecy with the election of the new pope? [2 Thessalonians 2]. |
| Intelligent Design-Creating Life: Could it be that the two different words for "create" in scripture may help to give some clarity as to whether anyone but God can create life. |
| Keeping the Sabbath: Could you comment on the Seventh Day Adventist position that we are negating obeying "the ten commandments" if we don't keep the Sabbath? [Hebrews 8:13, Romans 14:5]. |
| In the Image of God: Do brain damaged, disabled, underdeveloped or poorly functioning chlldren still have in them "the image of God"? [Isaiah 1:3, James 3:9]. |
| Relationship Advice from Caller: Caller shares advice with previous caller about her difficult relationship. [Matthew 26:14]. |
| Non-Literal Interpretation of Genesis: What are the consequences to Christians who do not take Genesis literally (Creation & the Flood? [Romans 14:5, Romans 15:1, Romans 15:7, I Corinthians 13:9]. |
| Jesus Not Omniscient & the Trinity: Does Jesus not knowing some things prove that the "Trinity" may not be true? [Matthew 16:27-28, I Timothy 2:5, Ephesians 4:4-5, Romans 8:29, I Corinthians 11:7, Colossians 1:18, Matthew 24:36, Luke 2:52]. "Lord" (Curios): Does the use of the word "Lord" (curios) indicate one must accept the trinity view to be saved? [Romans 10:9-10]. "Son of Man Coming in His Kingdom" & the Millennium: Do you believe that the "Son of Man coming in His Kingdom" refers to the coming millennial reign? [Romans 16:27-28, Colossians 1:13, Mark 4:28, Matthew 24:33-34]. |
| Critique of Another Caller's Advice on Relationships: Caller critiques another caller's advice to another woman about a dating relationship. |
| Eating Horse Meat: Is it a sin to eat horse meat? [Genesis 9:3, I Timothy 4:1-5, Mark 7:18-20, Matthew 15:11]. |
| What is the Point of Prayer?: What point would there be to pray if God has already determined what is going to happen? Praying for Personal Desires (a Baby): Do you really think that praying to have a baby does any good? [Luke 1:13, James 4:2-3]. |
| Our Resurrection Bodies Compared to Jesus' Resurrected Body: Does Jesus still have His wounds now? Is it possible we will also have wounds in our resurrected bodies? [Philippians 3:21]. Cut Off Your Hand & Our Glorified Bodies: Though it is clearly hyperbole, is the verse about cutting off ones' hand, indicate that we might have wounds in our new resurrection bodies? [John 5:24, Luke 9:43]. |
| Upon Death-Heaven or Sleep: Do we go directly to heaven upon death, or do we sleep until the resurrection? [Mark 5:41, 2 Corinthians 5:8]. |
| "Evil Eye" (Greed) in Scripture: What is Jesus saying in the passage about the eye being good or bad? [Matthew 6:22-32, Proverbs 23:6, Proverbs 28:22, Mark 7:22, Matthew 20:15, Proverbs 22:9, Matthew 6:24]. The "Poor" & "Poor in Spirit": Could you clarify the different references to the "poor" and the "poor in spirit"? [Luke 6:20, Matthew 5-7]. |
| Supporting Israel Today: Could you clarify what you said about supporting modern Israel, because the Bible says those that bless Israel will be blessed? [Deuteronomy 28:15, Deuteronomy 28:63, Matthew 5:45, Hebrews 8:13, Ezekiel 18:20, Hebrews 10]. |
| "Tree of Life" & Immortality: What are your thoughts on the "Tree of Life"? Does this mean we are not immortal? [Genesis 3, Revelation 20, I Timothy 6:16, I John 5:11-12]. Created Conditionally Mortal & Hell: If humans are not created immortal, doesn't that mean no one would be in hell eternally? |
| Defining "Mortal": Caller challenges Steve's definition of "immortal"? Caller Asks for Prayer: Caller asks for prayer. |
| Why Doesn't Jesus Know: If Jesus has all power, then why doesn't He know when He is coming back? [Matthew 28:18]. Confusion & Different Opinions: If God is not the "author of confusion" why are there so many confused people and different opinions? [I Corinthians 14:3, Proverbs 25:2]. |
| Alcohol & Drunkeness: Why does it seem like we have so much trouble with alcohol, when in other times and cultures, there does not seem to be such a problem? |
| Prayer in Acts: Could you talk about the prayer for boldness in Acts where Psalm is quoted? [ Acts 4:25-27, Psalms 2:1]. |
| Witch of Endor & Samuel: Did Samuel actually come upon the Witch of Endor summoning him, or was it an evil spirit? [I Samuel 28]. Cain & Abel's Wives: Where did Cain and Abel get their wives? |
| Symbolism of Split Animal in Old Testament: Can you explain why the verses about Abraham splitting the animal in Genesis represents Christ's sacrifice? [I Corinthians 15:3, Genesis 15, Isaiah 53]. |
| "Great Commission School" with Steve Gregg: What are the plans for the upcoming "Great Commission School?" Steve's New Book: Could you update us with details about your new book? "Three Views of Hell" and revision of "Four Views of Revelation". |
| "Great Commission School" with Steve Gregg: What are the plans for the upcoming "Great Commission School?" Steve's New Book: Could you update us with details about your new book? "Three Views of Hell" and revision of "Four Views of Revelation". |
| Hell (Universal Reconciliation): Would you talk specifically about "Universal Reconciliation" [Matthew 26:34, Hebrews 11:1]. Universal Reconcilation (Hell): In the scripture of "the sheep and the goats", how do the univeral reconcialtion supporters, explain how the goats get saved? [Matthew 26:34]. Steve Gregg Debates: May I try to set up some debates with Chris Date, Gene Cook, and Michael Brown? |
| God Speaking: How does God speak to people today? |
| Judas' Betrayal: Did Judas have to betray Jesus, because the Old Testament predicted it, as it was known and planned from the beginning? |
| Wrong to Save Money: If we are not to "lay up treasures" on earth, then is it wrong to save money? [Matthew 6:19, Proverbs 6:8, Proverbs 30:25]. |
| Chakras (Hinduism): What do you know about "Chakras" (Hinduism)? Acupuncture: Is acupuncture anything to be concerned about? Yoga: What do you think about Yoga? |
| Chakras: Chakras are discussed from a Buddhist perspective. Are Chakras more biological or spiritual? Jesus in the Old Testament: Is Jesus prophesied in the Old Testament? [Isaiah 53]. Jewish Tradition of "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW): What does the Jewish tradition make of the "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW)" in Isaiah 53? [Isaiah 53:6-8]. |
| Chakras: Chakras are discussed from a Buddhist perspective. Are Chakras more biological or spiritual? Jesus in the Old Testament: Is Jesus prophesied in the Old Testament? [Isaiah 53]. Jewish Tradition of "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW): What does the Jewish tradition make of the "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW)" in Isaiah 53? [Isaiah 53:6-8]. |
| Disciples Thoughts About the Second Coming: Is it possible that the disciples not only thought that 70AD was coming, but it would coincide with Jesus' Second Coming? [2 Thessalonians 2, Matthew 24, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:3]. "Little Horn" in Daniel: Is the "Little Horn" not really a person so much as a political-religious system or power? [Daniel 7]. |
| Secular Books to Train Leaders in Church: What do you think about using a secular books to train leaders in the church? [Romans 12, Matthew 20:25]. |
| The Holy Spirit of the Trinity in Jesus: Was Jesus and the Holy Spirit together in Him at the same time right after His baptism? [Luke:4:1, Matthew 12:27-28, Philippians 2:7, Ephesians 1:23, I Corininthians 12:12-13, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:11]. |
| "The Rock": I thought "The Rock" was Peter (and Jesus), not the Pope-could you comment on that? [Matthew 16:18]. "Chief Cornerstone": Wasn't Jesus the "Chief Cornerstone"? [I Peter 2:6-7, Ephesians 2:19-22]. |
| "Strong Delusions": Will God send "strong delusions"? [2 Thessaloninas 2:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:4] |
| Anabaptists & "Separation of Church & State": Was it not the Guelfs that were the first ones to try to separate "church and state", instead of the Anabaptists? Christian Responsibility in Government: Is it not the Chrisitan's responsibilty to participate in government? [Daniel 7, Isaiah 42:4]. |
| "Sons & Daughters Will Prophesy": What does the word "prophesy" really mean in this passage "your sons and daughters will prophesy? [Acts 2:17, Romans 8:14, John 4:19, Joel 2:28]. Women Preaching: What do you think of women getting up in church and preaching? [Acts 2:17, Joel 2:28]. Women in Authority: If a woman started a group at church, and runs it, is it going against the scripture in I Timothy 2 about women in authority? [I Timothy 2:12, I Corinthians 14:34]. |
| Adam Naming Eve: Did Adam name Eve in the same fashion or manner that he named the animals? [Revelation 2:17, Genesis 3:20, Genesis 5:2]. Morning Star: Could you talk about the "Morning Star" title? [Isaiah 14:12, Revelation 22:16, Daniel 2:37 ]. |
| Dinosaurs: Where do you see dinosaurs in history? [Job 41:25-27] The Serpent Satan: Do you think that the serpent was actually a snake that was Satan, but just had that spirit? Could a snake really speak? [Genesis 3:1] |
| Hell-Eternal Suffering: Is hell eternal suffering? |
| Second Coming, Rapture & Gathering: Is our gathering together unto Him, the same as the Second Coming? [2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, I Thessalonians 4]. Man of Lawlessness (Sin): Who is the "Man of Lawlessness (Sin)" and when will he be? [2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, Daniel 7]. |
| Catholic Iconic Statues: What should a recent convert from Catholicism do with their old statues and idols? Christian Images in One's Home: Isn't it acceptable to have images that remind you of your Christian life, like of the "Last Supper"? |
| Intermediate State of the Unbelievers: When a non-believer dies, what happens inbetween when they die and when they are raised for the judgment? [Luke 16:19-31, I Timothy 6:16, I John 5:11-12, John 3:16]. Final Judgment: Are not both the saved and unsaved both judged together on the last day? [Matthew 25:31f]. |
| Pastors Driving Expensive Cars (Prosperity Doctrine): What do you think about pastors who drive expensive cars? Are Health & Wealth and Prosperity Doctrines the same thing? [Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 6:24, Matthew 19:23-24]. Saving Money: Should we be saving up for retirement, and how does one balance that with caring for the poor? Waiting on God: How does one "wait on God"? |
| Adam's Temptation: What are your thoughts on the tempation of Adam possibly being the propect of his being without Eve, or her being left alone? [I Timothy 2:14]. |
| Painting Portrait of Jesus: Do you think that perhaps someone painted a picture of Jesus, so we know what He looks like? Talking Serpent: If God can make a donkey talk, why could God make a snake talk? |
| Painting Portrait of Jesus: Do you think that perhaps someone painted a picture of Jesus, so we know what He looks like? Talking Serpent: If God can make a donkey talk, why could God make a snake talk? |
| Calvinism & Calvinistic Church: Why do Calvinists come on so strong? Can I worship in a Calvinist Church? |
| Children Go to Heaven: Do all children go to heaven? Is there an "age of accountability"? [Isaiah 7:16, Romans 7:9, Mark 10:14]. Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel: What about those who have never heard the gospel? [Romans 1, Acts 17:30]. Marriage & Age Difference: What is your counsel about a woman 20 years older than the man she is dating and considering marrying? |
| Symbolism of the 3.5 years in Revelation: Could you talk about the symbolism of the 3.5 years discussed in the book of Revelation? [Revelation 11:1-2, Luke 21:24]. |
| Satan's Attacks & Mental Illness: Since Satan is not omnipresent, isn't it a mistake to claim you are being attacked by him, personally, especially in light of the fact mental illness can often be explained? [James 1:15, Matthew 12:26, I Timothy 4:1]. |
| Satan's Influence: A caller shares a verse that suggests that Satan (or demons) whisper into our ear. [Matthew 16:23]. |
| Calvary Chapel & Demon Possession: Steve clarifies his statement about Calvary Chapel's handling of demon possession. |
| Where Jesus' Body Go?: Where did Jesus' body go after the crucifixion and resurrectioin? [Luke 24:39] |
| Reliability of Revelation: How can we trust one man's vision - the Book of Revelation? |
| Divorce & Remarriage: Is there earlier consensus on the Christian teaching on marriage than about 1500 (Reformation)? why do we see it now so differently? [Matthew 5:32]. |
| Abram's Response to Yahweh: Why did Abram's and family accept that it was a revelation from Yahweh? [Genesis 11:31, Genesis 12:1, Acts 7:2]. |
| Creationism & Evolution: Could you suggest some scientists that support the biblical account of creation for my grandson? (Henry Morris, Duane Gish, Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, Institute for Creation Research). |
| Meticulous Providence & God's Will: Is it biblical to suggest that God will make you become what He wants you to, in relation to meticulous providence? [Philippians 2:13, John 10:27-28]. God's Will, Providence & Guidance: Is it correct to assume that if God wants something to happen, even if some people don't comply, He can choose to go another route, as in the story of Joseph? [Genesis 50:1]. God's Will & Providence: Can God over ride the will of an individual's desire? |
| Meticulous Providence & God's Will: Is it biblical to suggest that God will make you become what He wants you to, in relation to meticulous providence? [Philippians 2:13, John 10:27-28]. God's Will, Providence & Guidance: Is it correct to assume that if God wants something to happen, even if some people don't comply, He can choose to go another route, as in the story of Joseph? [Genesis 50:1]. God's Will & Providence: Can God over ride the will of an individual's desire? |
| Evidence in One's Life Outcome: Caller encourages fellow believers to consider the long term, life outcomes of unbelievers, rather than just the scientific position they hold. |
| Being Saved Without Knowing Jesus: Can some ignorant people be saved without knowing about Christ, but still saved on the merits of Christ, as in nthe Old Testament or the heathen who has never heard? [Acts 17:30, John 14:6, John 1:9]. |
| Mormon Doctrine about Many Gods: How do you get through the Mormon doctrine about the endless gods to help evangelize them? [Deuteronomy 13:1-3]. Mormon Elders: Shouldn't I present the qualifications for elders to Mormons? [I Timothy 3:2]. Qualifications for Elders: If you are not married, have been divorced, or have no children, does that disqualify you from eldership? |
| Debt Forbidden for Christians: Is debt forbidden for Christians? [Romans 13:7-8, Proverbs 19:17, I Corinthians 10:23, I Timothy 6:8, Matthew 6:24, Proverbs 22:7]. Saving Money for Christians: Is it sinful to save money for Christians? |
| Marriage Forever: If a woman cheats on her husband, is the husband still married to her forever? Recommendation to read Topical Article on Marriage at the website. Jehovah Witnesses: Would you give an overview of the beliefs of the Jehovah Witnesses? |
| Speaking in Tongues: Is "speaking in tongues" evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Slain in the Spirit: What do you think about someone being "slain in the Spirit" and her feet levitated-actually lifting her off the floor? That doesn't seem to be from God, right? |
| Tithing to the Local Church: What do you think about those that say that 10% of one's income belongs to the local church? [Galatians 6:6]. |
| Samson as a Black Man: Is there anything in the Bible to support the idea that Samson was a black man, as depicted in the Christian TV series, "The Bible"? |
| Samson in Movies: Because Samson's strength came from God, isn't it likely he was not a big strong looking guy, instead of the way he is depicted in Christian entertainment. |
| Hell-Eternal Torment: Did I hear you correctly when you said that hell is not necessarily forever? [Romans 6:23, Matthew 10:28, 2Thessalonians 1:9, Ephesians 1:9-10, Colossians 1:19-20, Philippians 2:9-10]. Universal Reconcilation: Can people repent after they die? |
| The "Emergent Church": What is the "Emergent Church"? Is it negative or positive? Muslim Idiom Translation: What do you think about the Muslim idiom translation, where biological words are changed to be less offensive to that group? |
| "Made in the Image of God": Could you talk about the creation and humans being "made in the image of God"? [Genesis 1:27, Genesis 3:5]. Calvinism-Dead in Sin: Are there other points that support the idea that when scripture indicates that we are "dead in sin" is not about physical death, but spiritual-as in Prodigal Son? [Luke 15:24, Mark 2:17]. |
| Which Bible (Translation)?: When I was asked "which Bible" was it that I believe in, I wasn't sure what to say. Could you talk about the original works? |
| The Pope (Bishop of Rome): Could you talk about the biblical support for having a pope (papacy) or the Bishop of Rome? [Matthew 23:9, Matthew 16:18, I Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:20]. |
| Eastern Orthodox Church: Could you talk about the Eastern Orthodox Church? |
| 70th Week of Daniel: What is your position on the 70th week of Daniel? [Matthew 24:4-14, Matthew 24:15-26]. |
| Divorcing from a Polygamous Marriage: What does a Christians believer do if they had more than one wife while in another religion, but cannot divorce some of them, because they cannot be found? [I Corinthians 7:12-15]. |
| Filled with the Holy Spirit: Could you address what it means to be filled to the full measure of the Holy Spirit? How to you quantify or qualify that? [Acts 2, Acts 4, Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:22, Romans 5:5, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 4, Colossians 3]. |
| Knowing God's Will: Can you know God's will without pushing on doors to open? [John 10:27-28, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 16:3, Proverbs 3:6, Colossian 3:15, Isaiah 55:12]. Signs from God: If you were going to school part time, and got your work hours cut, would you take that as a sign from God? |
| Will We Know Each Other in Heaven: Would I be aware of my wife marrying someone else, if I die and am in heaven? Will I know my wife and children or other family members in heaven? [Matthew 22:29-30, I Corinthians 13:9-12]. Steve Gregg's Financial Support: How do I support you financially?: |
| Lake of Fire & the CIty of New Jerusalem: Could you explain Revelation 20-22 about entering and exiting the city and the Lake of Fire? [Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 22:14, Hebrews 12:22, Ephesians 2] |
| Celebrating "Holy Week": What are your thoughts on celebrating the "Holy Week"? [2 Corinthians 3:17]. Easter: Because Easter origins were pagan and based on the moons, doesn't it make it actually not a Christian holiday we should celebrate? |
| Supernatural Experiences: How do you feel about supernatural experiences? Caller shares a couple of her experiences. [I John 4:1, I Thessalonians 5:21, Psalms 34:7]. David and Bathsheba: Did David meet Bathseba before he saw her bathing? On-line Meetings for Steve: Caller recommends that Steve teach more on-line. |
| Those that Disagree: Caller commends Steve for the way he responds to fellow Christians who disagree. Do We Have the Right to Healing: What do you think about those that think every believer has a right to complete healing? Recommends topical lecture series; "Word of Faith"-"Is Healing in the Atonement" and "Healing on Demand". [Proverbs 13:12, Luke 17:2, Matthew 18:6]. Cessationists (Ceasing of the Gifts): What do you think about Cessationists (ceasing of the gifts)? |
| Lose Your Faith-No Chance to Return: Can one lose their faith, or backslide, and still come back to the faith? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 2:9, James 5:20, Luke 1:37, Hebrews 5:13, Matthew 19:25-26, Luke 18:27, Mark 10:25, James 5:19-20]. |
| "Baptism" Antitype of the Flood: Could you explain how Noah and the flood are a type of baptism, particularly since most often antitypes are more typically spiritual? [I Peter 3:21]. |
| "Revelation of Jesus Christ": Could you talk about "the revelation of Jesus Christ", as in the revealing of Christ, rather than as in the second coming? [I Peter 1:13, I Corinthians 1:7, Matthew 16:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:5, 2 Peter 1:2-4]. |
| Harry Potter, Wizards & Sorcerers: Would you advise how to handle my children's fascination with the Harry Potter movies (the wizards and sorcerers, etc.)? [Deuteronomy 7:26]. |
| Symbolism of the "Donkey & Colt": Could you talk about the symbolism of the donkey and colt tied to the vine in Genesis 49 [Genesis 49:10-11]. |
| Children & Entertainment: Caller shares his views about children's entertainment that involved magic, etc. |
| Adam & Eve: Don't you think that the story of Adam & Eve is hard to take literally, because the punishment seems excessively harsh because of their naive inexperience. |
| Baptism-Immersed in Knowledge, not Water: Is it possible that Matthew is saying that we should baptism (immerse) people in knowledge and the studies of God, Jesus and the Spirit, and not really be talking about water baptism? [Acts 2:38, Ats 19:5, Acts 4:12, Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:9]. Last Words of Jesus on the Cross: What was the last words of Jesus on the cross, "into your hands I commend my spirit", or "it is finished"? [Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30]. |
| Bible School: Do you recommend that people go to school to learn more about the Bible, and which one would you recommend? |
| Adopting a Mentally Challenged Child: Can you help us discern the ramifications of adopting a chld who is likely retarded and how it fits into God's will for us? Is it OK to ask for a confirmation or sign? |
| The Great Comission-(Baptizing) Immersing People in the Gospel: Can it be that it is saying that we should be immersing (baptizing) people in who God is as we go on our way? [Matthew 28:16-20]. |
| Baptizing (Immersing): Caller thinks that the idea that it could be more accurate that we immerse others in God's power and authority, rather than thinking of it as in baptism with water. [Matthew 28:16-20]. |
| Adoption of a Mentally Challenged Child: Caller shares her perception regarding the earlier call about the couple praying about adopting a child. |
| Calvinsim & Free Will (Dead in Sin): What do you say about the Calvinist view that people are dead in their trespasses and sins, therefore cannot choose God? Recommend: Topical Lectrue; God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation. [Ephesians 2:1, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 1:18]. |
| Our Names in the "Book of Life": How does my name get written in the "Book of Life" and can it be erased? [Revelation 3:5, Luke 10:20, Colossians 1:21-23, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 17:8, Hebrews 12:23]. |
| Long Life in Old Testament: Is there anything in scripture that explains when and why the length of life changed so dramatically? [Genesis 5, Genesis 11, Psalm 90:10, Genesis 1:6]. |
| Noah's Salvation: If Noah had refused to go into the Ark, would he have been still saved? Can this be paralleled to obedience regarding baptism? Gifts of the Spirit & Cessationism: Is there something to distinguish between the gift (singular) of the Spirit, and the charismatic gifts (plural) through the laying on of hands to impart them, that requires one to manifest the charismatic gifts to indicate being filled with the Spirit? Could the support "cessation" of the charismatic gifts? [Acts 8-9, I Corinthians 12-14, Romans 12, Acts 19, Acts 2, Acts 10]. |
| Jesus in Hell: How could Jesus descend into hell, if He commended Himself to His Father? [Psalm 31:5, Psalm 16, Acts 2:27, Psalms 16:10]. |
| Saying "God Bless You": I have noticed that you say, "God bless you" to everyone at the end of the show. What is Really Important - to Steve Gregg: What question would you like to hear asked? What is important to ask about? |
| The Apostles' Martyrdom: What happened to the apostles? [John 21, Acts 12]. |
| Cyrus & Daniel in the Lion's Den: Did Cyrus let all the Jewish people go free after Daniel was thrown into the Lion's Den? Cyrus-Muslim? If Cyrus was a King of Persia, was he Muslim? Muhammad: Is Muhammad in the Bible? |
| Titles for Those in Leadership: What is your take on using titles for the leadership in the church? [Matthew 23:8-10, Romans 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:15]. Church History: Caller recommends Steve lecture on Church History (30 lectures). |
| All Power Given to Jesus: Was there a power shift when Jesus gained 'all authority"? Was He getting back the authority that He had given up as a man? [Matthew 28:18, Philippians 2:7, John 17:5]. |
| Fallen Away-Impossible to Return: Could this passage in Hebrews 6, be saying that once one grasps Christ and comes to faith, they can no longer sin in the same way, because their thinking has changed permanently? [Hebrews 6:4-6]. |
| "Means of Grace" (Sacraments): Is there a church hierarchy that established the administeration of the "means of grace" (sacraments) Sacraments, Grace & Faith: Would they differentiate between the adminstration of the sacraments, means of grace, and being saved by faith? [2 Corinthians 12:8-10, Ephesians 2:8-9]. Conspiracies About the Resurrection: Are not the conspiracies surrounding the attempt to discredit the resurrection suggest a mindset that goes against reason and evidence? |
| Attending Institutional Church: Are you discouraging people from going to a local church? Finding Pastors & Teachers: If one does not attend a local church, where else might one find pastors and teachers? Gifts of the Spirit Still Viable: Do you believe that the gifts of the Spirit are still viable today? |
| Catholic vs Protestant: Caller challenges Steve's Protestant view over the Catholic view. Catholic vs Protestant: How is it that Scott Hahn and Tim Staples can find support for the Catholic Church and its doctrines and you cannot? Apostolic Succession: When did "Apostolic Succession" stop? [Acts 1]. |
| Christians Still Sin: Can Christians still be evil after they are converted? [Galatians 5:17]. How to Study the Bible: Is there any recommendations for better Bible Study (Inductive Bible Study)? |