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"Lived Not Again": Can you explain the people who "lived not again" in Revelation 20? [Revelation 20:5, Revelation 6:9-11] Rich Man & Lazarus: What is the best interpretation of the Rich Man & Lazarus parable? [Luke 16:19-31] |
Lord's Prayer-"As It Is In Heaven": What does the phrase, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven" mean? How so we know what heaven's will is? [Matthew 6:10]. Hank Hanegraaff's New Book: What do you think of Hank Hanegraaff's book, "The Complete Bible Answer Book" that just came out? |
Dividing the Land of Israel: Did God say He would deal with nation's who try to mess with Israel? [Genesis 12:2-3] Israel's Land: Doesn't it say that as long as Israel keeps the covenant that nobody will be able to remove them from their land? [Jeremiah 18:7-10] America the Last Babylon: Is America the Last Babylon? |
A Catholic Christian: If a Catholic repents and becomes a true follwer of Christ, but still maintains the doctrines and traditions of the Catholic Church, are they truly saved? |
Dual Fulfillment Prophecies (Olivet Discourse): Is it possible that prophecies in the Olivet Discourse that were fulfilled in the past, are to be fulfilled a second time [Matthew 24] |
Gap Theory & Theistic Evolution: Can you tell me about the "Gap Theory" and "Theistic Evolution"? [Genesis 1:1-2] |
Best Bible Version: What is the best Bible version or translation? Catholic Doctrines; Infallibility of the Pope & Praying to Mary: What to you think about the Catholic Church's doctrines of the "infallibiltiy of the pope" and praying to Mary? Best Church to attend: What is the best denomination or church in which to find fellowship? |
Dinosaurs in Creation: When did the dinosaurs come into the creation timeline? [Genesis 1, Genesis 2] Unbiased Scientific Evidence: We need to have an unbiased interpretation of science, not a preconceived idea. |
The Greater Glory of the Latter Temple: What is Haggai 2 saying, especially verse 9 where it talks about a greater temple? [Haggai 2:1-9, Acts 2:4] |
Mary's Age of Conception of Jesus: What age was Mary when she was conceived with Jesus? Tithing 10%: Where do churches get the idea that we have to pay 10% of our moneys? |
Blessings: We receive blessings from being in Christ & being faithful in little. Wrath of God: How can there be another wrath of God after Jesus appeased it on the cross? [1 Corinthians 11] |
Tithing: The reason you are not receiving God's blessing is because you are not tithing, you hear all the time. Can you talk about that? |
Working out our Salvation: What does it mean to "work out our salvation"? [Philippians 2:12-13] |
Household Conduct (Wives Submissive to Husband): Caller wondering if Paul got his household rules of conduct from the culture of the day & so it no longer applies for today. [Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 6:1-8, Colossians 3:18-24] |
Christians being Demon Possessed: Is it possible for Christians to be demon-possessed? |
Slavery & Modern Employment: Isn't employment better than the system of slavery? |
Morning Star Describing both Lucifer & Jesus?: So did you say that the term "Morning Star" was describing Lucifer as well as Jesus too? [Isaiah 14:12, Revelation 22:16 Infallibility of the Bible: If it's the case that the KJV translators got the word, "Lucifer" wrong in Isaiah, does that still mean the Bible is completely infallible & inspired? |
Casting Out Demons & Being in a Worse State: Isn't the main point when Jesus casts out demons not to sin anymore otherwise you'll end up in a worst state? [Matthew 12, Luke 11, John 5:14, 2 Peter 2:21] |
Binding the Strong Man: You have to tie up the strong man in order for the demons to take over you. [Matthew 12:29] |
Eternal Security of the Believer: Do you think you can lose your salvation? [1 John 2:19, John 6:70-71] |
"Everlasting Covenant" in Isaiah: In this passage in Isaiah, God refers to the "Everlasting Covenant." It doesn't appear to be either the Old or the New, as it appears to be worldwide, so to what is this referring? Could it be at the end of the world? Is the city referred to, Babylon? [Isaiah 24:1-6, Luke 1]. Satan a Fallen Angel: Caller comments on his belief that Satan was Lucifer, who was originally an angel. [Job 1, Revelation 12] |
Sons of God: Could you talk about what the "Sons of God" is talking about, the phrase referring to both messengers & men? [Genesis 6, Job 1:6, Job 38] Cherubim & Seraphim: Could you talk about the Cherubim & Seraphim? |
Signs of the Moon Aligning with Jewish Dates: What does Steve think of the signs of the moons being related to important events that happened in history related to Jewish culture? He says NASA points this out. |
The "Election" of the Ephesians (to the Body of Christ): Was the book of Ephesians intended for individuals in Ephesus to be included in a larger group of those that were to be ultimately included in the greater Body of Christ? [Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8]. |
King James Bible: Caller wouldn't recommned the KJV of the Bible because there are too many errors in it. |
Book of Enoch: Has Steve ever done any research on the "Book of Enoch" & what does he think about it? Why hasn't it been added to the canon of Scripture? |
Learning to Love Jesus: Caller really wants to know what it means to love Jesus, & it makes her question her faith because she isn't sure if she does love Jesus. "The Cloud of Unknowing": Has Steve ever read "The Cloud of Unknowing" that really teaches a person to love Jesus? |
Using Civil Rights Leaders to Endorse Homosexuality: The caller's church is using Martin Luther King jr to support the homosexual lifestyle. |
Jesus Contributing to Drunkenness: Wasn't Jesus contributing to people's drunkenness by making more intoxicating wine at the wedding feast in Cana? |
Love of Christ: Caller wanted to comment about a previous call & the love of Christ. [2 Corinthians 5:14] The Amplified Bible: What does STeve think of "The Amplified BIble"? |
Wine being non-Fermented grape Juice: What do you think about wine in the Bible only being grape juice? [Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26] (Audio of the caller is a little poor, but important questions.) Musical Instruments & the Church of Christ: What do you think about the Church of Christ & having no musical instruments in the church? |
Homosexuals: We are supposed to love one another, even homosexuals, aren't we? |
Canonicalization of the Scripture: How were the books of the Bible decided that would be put in & which ones would be left out? |
Satan giving Jesus all the Kingdoms: How did Satan even have the power or ability to give Jesus all the Kingdoms during His temptation? How did he get them? |
Moses First Wife Zipporah: Whatever happened to Moses' first wife, Zipporah? |
Determining Who the "He" is-Daniel 9: How can we know for sure who the "he" is in Daniel 9:27? [Daniel 9:25-27]. The Mustard Seed & the Leaven-Good or Bad: The "Mustard Seed" or "Leave" can be either good or bad. People need to use common sense to interpret them in context.[Matthew 13:31-33] |
God's (permissive) Will: Does God have more than one will? |
Accepting Homosexuals: How long should we accept & love homosexauls in the church before we tell them they have to repent? [1 Corinthians 5, 1 Corinthians 6] |
Judged by our Works: What are we judged by in the Judgment? Present with the Lord upon Death: It says in the BIble that we are in the presence of the Lord if we are Christians, but it also says that the righteous will be resurrected first. |
Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Is there a second phase of receiving the Holy Spirit after you become a Christian? Is being filled with the Holy Spirit a separate act? [Acts 19] Water Baptism, in the name of the Holy Spirit: So being baptized in the name of the Holy Spirit is not enough to be "filled" with the Holy Spirit? |
Monk who introduced Futurist View of Revelation: Who was the monk who first introduced the futurist view of the book of Revelation? Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Caller wants to recommend a movement called, "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement", Perspectives.org. Steve likes the syllabus, & approves of the program. |
Limiited Knowledge of Jesus & the Gospel: What about the people who never get to hear of Jesus that much, & thus lose out on Salvation? Is that fair? |
Two Covenant (Dual Covenant) Theology: Isn't John Hagee a big believer in the Two Covenant Theology? How does it differ from reality & how do you refute it? [Hebrews 8:13], Galatians 3:26-29] |
Pre-Wrath (pre-tribulation) Rapture: Can you talk about the pre-wrath (Pre-tribulation), rapture of the saints? [John 6] |
Foreknowledge: Did you really say the only way God can know that something is going to happen only if it happens? Doesn't He know what's giong to happen even if the person doesn't do it? What about Abraham & offering up his son Isaac? [Genesis 22:1-19] Jacob have I loved, but Esau have i Hated: God knew that He would hate Esau & love Jacob, before they were even born. [Malachi 1:2-3, Genesis 25:23, Romans 9:10-13] |
Church not Evangelism: Caller thinks that church IS an evangelistic tool. |
The 5-Fold Ministry: Are we supposed to have Apostles & Prophets in the church today? [Ephesians 4:13] |
Celebrating Christmas: Should we celebrate Christmas, all the secular parts of it? [Jeremiah 10:3-4] Women Covering their Head: Do woman have to cover their heads in order to pray & prophesy in the church? |
Healing if Faith is Strong Enough: Won't Jesus/God heal anyone & everyone if we have enough faith & no unbelief? [Matthew 13:58, James 5:13-18] Home Church: How can you have home church where there's a lot of people in churches like Mega churches? |
Melchizedek: Can you talk about Melchizedek a little bit? Was he a pre-Christ type figure? [Genesis 14:18, Psalms 110:4, Hebrews 7] |
Concerned about Chrildren's Salvation: Caller is concerned about her children not being Christian even though they were raised Christians. |
Interpreting Zechariah: Can you please tell me what this passage of Scripture is saying in Zechariah? [Zechariah 13:2-6] |
Sermon on the Mount & Teachings of Jesus: What do we say about teachers who say Jesus' teachings like the Sermon on the Mount is not applicable for us today, teachers such as Paul Washer? Teachers having a Stricter Judgment: It's scary that there are teachers teaching stuff that are completely wrong because they are going to have a stricter judgement. [James 3:1] |
Angels Singing: The caller was told that the angels can't sing. Is that true? |
Intimate Relationship with Jesus: What does the Bible say about having an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, having complete unity with Him? |
New Covernant after the New Covenant: Can you explain this passage of Scripture about the New Covenant, some thinking that there's going to be even yet ANOTHER one after the New Testamaent Covenant? [Jeremiah 31:31-34] Knowing the Lord Without Being Taught: What about knowing the Lord without being taught, is that still future yet? [Jeremiah 31:34] |
Don Preston Debate: Whatever happened to the debate you just had with Don Preston regarding Full Preterism? Full Preterism Problems: Can you talk about some of the problems with being a Full Preterist? |
Becoming more Christ-like: Do you become more & more Christ-like & sanctified as we follow Him? [Romans 7:15, 2 Corinthians 3:18] |
Paul's Authority: What Scriptures are there to prove that Paul had the genuine authority of an apoostle because i notice that Judaizers like to ignore his writings! [2 Peter 3:15-16] Free from the Mosaic Law: What verses would you use to debunk Judaizers that we need to keep the Law? [Galatians] Lectures refuting Messianic Jews/Hebrew Roots People: Do you have any lectures telling judaizers, Messianic Jews or Hebrews Roots people why they don't need to keep the Mosaic Law? (Steve didn't have any lectures at the time of this call, but he has plenty of lectures now on this subject! Especially on the Hebrew Roots Movement.) |
Time Getting to Cannan from Egypt: How long did it take the Israelites to get to the land of Canaan from Egypt? |
Eternal Security: Can you tell me some infomration on how "once saved, always saved" is not true, that you can lose your salvation, that you don't really have eternal security since you can lose it? |
Paul having Timothy Circumcised: If Paul was so against circumcision, why did he allow timothy to be circumcised? [Acts 16:3, Romans 2, Galatians 3] |
Large Churches: Caller called back to clarity what he meant when he called the other day about, is Steve saying large churches should disband & start home churches? How about just putting good pastors in the bigger churches? |
Watering Down Hell: You seem to be watering down the importance of hell, & if it wasn't to be avoided, why did Jesus have to die on the cross? The listener thinks it sounds pretty serious to him. |
United Methodist Church & Homosexuality: Caller wanted to put a challenge to the United Methodist Church against homosexuality who seem to be embracing it. |
Every Knee Shall Bow: Is Paul is predicting that everyone is going to bow & admit that Jesus is Lord? [Philippians 2:11-12, Romans 14:11] Universalism: So do you think everyone is actually going to end of worshipping God? |
Persecution of Old Testament Characters or Christians: Is Hebrews 11 talking about persecution of Chrstians or is it talking about Old Testament characters? [Hebrews 11] Charimastic Baptist Church: Is there such a thing as a Charismatic Baptist Church? |
Coarse Jesting: Can you talk about what coarse jesting is? [Ephesians 5:3-4] Churches that are Aposatizing: So in follow up to a previous caller, what are we supposed to do about churches that are embracing sin? [Revelation 3:16] |
Division & Unity in the Body of Christ: How do we avoid dividing of doctrinal differences & having unity, but standing up for the true gospel? |
Faith & Works Inseparable: Catholic caller is glad to hear Steve say that faith & works are inseparable. Even the thief on the cross was able to perform some good works while he was dying on the cross with Jesus. [James 2:14-26, Romans 2:6] Original Sin: What can you tell me about original sin? Isn't that why infants need baptisms? [Romans 5:12-21] |
Catholic Believers: Are Catholic believers still a believer after they repent even though they still remain a Catholic? New World Order: Are we headed to a New World Order with the anti-Christ as the leader? |
Hank Hanagraaff: What do you think of Hank Hanegraaff? Is he a reliable teacher? Steve Gregg a Reliable Teacher: Is Steve Gregg a reliable teacher? Caller used to disagree with a lot of what Steve said, but what to go see if what he says was true, & found out that it was! [Acts 17:11] |
Birth Control: Is it okay to use birth control? |
God's Will Being Changed by our Prayers: Do our prayers really change the way God will act sometimes? [James 4:2] God knowing People won't become saved: Does God know some people are going to be born who never knew about Him? |
Homosexuality & Pork: How come homosexuality is still forbidden like it was in the Old Testament, but eating pork is no longer forbidden? Since one is allowed shouldn't the other be permissible as well? |
The Prophets & Law until Hohn the Baptist: What this verse is saying about the prophets & the law prophesying until John the Baptist came? [Matthew 11:13] Hebrew Roots: Can you talk a little bit about the Hebrews Roots/Messianic Jews? |
Biblical Standard for School Staff: Should the same standard that is applied to being elders be applied to staff at a private, Christian school? Principal & Wife Getting a Divorce: What about the Principal of the school & his wife getting a divorce? Finding Archived Calls after the Broadcast: Is there a way i can listen to my call once the show is over? (At the time, there was no Matthew713.com site, but now there is a very easy way to find a specific call!) |
Exposing Works of Darkness: How do we expose the works of darkness? [Ephesians 5:11] |
Going Towards the Light: Michael the Buddhist chimes in about being exposed by the light from the previous caller. |
Hebrew Roots Movement & the Law being a Tutor: What did the Law as the Tutor teach us? [Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 3:21-25] |
Indignation towards Israel: Why did God's wrath come upon Israel? [2 Kings 3:27, Amos 2:1] |
Satan Knowing Our Thoughts: Can Satan read mind? |
Sovereingty of God & Providences/Coincidences: Once we are under the sovereignty of God, there is no such thing as coincidences, are there? Working Throught the Holy Spirit: Sometimes God can make you turn on the radio at times to hear a perfect song that really hits you at the time because of stuff you are going through. "He which hath begun a Good Work": Once you submit yourself to God, He'll perform & do things in you that can only be attributed to God. [Philippians 1:6] |
Christmas from Pagan Roots: Are we supposed to celebrate Christmas since it's of Pagan origins? |
Satan making people misunderstand you: It is possible that satan or demons can make something says someone says be completely misinterpreted by his/their trickery? [1 Corinthians 2:11] The Mentally Ill: Is God going to treat the mentally ill like He will with children who can't really grasp the true meaning of the gospel? |
Church Discipline: Can you talk a little bit about "church discipline" please? [Matthew 18:15-20] |
Oneness Pentecostal & Trinity: Can you say how the Trinity came into being in the Christian church? Is Steve a Trinitarian? Speaking in Tongues: We'll be Speaking in Tongues, won't we, if we are really baptized in the Holy Spirit? [John 3:5] Mandatory Baptism: Are we required to be baptized? |
Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Having the Holy Spirit is not just having to speaking in tongues. |
Dealing with Caller who Disagree: Caller loves how Steve deals with callers who disagree with him. Going from Sound Doctrine to Error: What if i had a person who guided me in the Christian faith who is now herself going off in left field with the Hebrew Roots stuff? Should i pray for her or confront her about it? |
Unqually Yoked: So we shouldn't get ever consider getting married to a non-believer? [2 Corinthians 6:14] |
America against Celebrating Christmas: Why did America not celebrate Christmas for awhile, but now we do, even though it has nothing to do with Christianity even though people try to make it into that? [Jeremiah 10] Criticizing Heathen for doing Heathen things: Is it wrong for a Christian to criticize heathen for doing heathen practices when the Christian practices the some of the same heathen things? [Colossians 2:8] |
Having a Destiny: Do you think everyone has a destiny? 4 Temperments: Are people born with 1 of the 4 temperments that Tim LaHaye prescribed to back in the 70s? |
Total Depravity: So if i believed in "total depravity", do i have to believe the other 4 points of Calvinism, is that true? |
Buddhist Principle of "Mindfulness": Are you familiar with the Buddhist Principile of "Mindfulness"? (and then a lengthy discussion about the principle insues.) |
An "Honest" Atheist: Is there such a thing as an "honest" atheist who is sincere? Is it ever justified to be an atheist? [2 Peter 3:5] |
Self-Defense (Turning the other cheek): Do we have the right to defend ourselves? [Matthew 5:38-39, Luke 6:29] |
Perfecting of the New Testament: Caller is reading John MaCArthur's book, "Strange Fire", & has got to the part where he talks about 1 Corinthians & the supposed perfecting of the canon of Scripture. What are Steve's thoughts. [1 Corinthians 13:10] |
Church Governemnt: Do you believe in the cessation of Spiritual Gifts? Do you believe in the Apostles & Prophets still? [Ephesians 4:11-16] |
Full Preterism: How do they know what the consummation is? How do they rationalize? |
Slaughter of the Young Children: Can you tell me other examples of children being slaughtered before a major Prophet came? |
Seas & Oceans before the Flood: Caller thinks there were no oceans before the Flood. |
Books Not Put in the Bible: Caller's friend is concerned that there were some books that should've been were not included. |
Maturity of the Saints: You talk about this verse in 1 Corinthians a lot, & say it's possibly talking about 1 of 2 things, but i wanted to ask you if you thought it was talking about maturity & if you've ever considered this passage in Ephesians? [1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 4:11-13] |
Authorship of the Book of Hebrews: Who wrote the book of Hebrews? Why is it so hard to figure out? |
Recognizing our Loved Ones: Are we going to recognize loved ones in eternity? |
Becoming Phariseeic: Is it possible to become Phariseeic? |
Be Anxious for Nothing: Caller just wants to be thankful & ask for prayer & wants to remind people to be anxious for nothing. [Philippians 4:6-7] |
Transgender & Eunuchs: Is there any connection between Transgenders & the Eunuchs that Jesus was talking about in the Bible? [Matthew 19:12] |
The “Strange Fire” Conference by MacArthur: Caller is listening to the "Strange Fire" conference put on by John MacArthus that embraces John Calvin, & a long discussion ensues, following up from a previous call. |
Calvinists Witnessing to People: If only God can call people like Calvinism suggests, then what's the point in witnessing like the Bible says to do? Self-Defense: Soldiers don't have to obey order in order to defend people. Vengeance & Persecuted for your Faith: What about stopping a whole bunch of bad people? What about not resisting if you are being persecuted for your faith since you are ready to go to heaven anyway, & the prosecutors just might ignore you. |
Sabbath Rest & Mark Buchanan & "The Rest of God": Are you familiar with a book called, "The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath" by a Mark Buchanan? (The answer was no, Steve didn't know anything about it.) |
Sin Unto Death Is there a "sin unto death" that we can't pray for them anymore because they are doomed? [1 John 5:16-17] |
Events in Revelation appearing Futuristic: How would you explain all these events that seem to still need to happen if you think that it was all fulfilled in 70 AD? 1000 years in Revelation: Can Steve please explain how preterists or parital preterists or amillenialists explain the 1000 years in Revelation if it was all fulfilled? [Revelation 20] |
Pastors being Limited to Think CLearly: It's unfortunate there's a limit sometimes on what a pastor can believe or teach within the belief system of their denomination. Predestination: Was R.C. Sproul saying that we actually DO have a choice on whether we go to hell or not? Trying to make Calvinism & Arminianism harmonize. Loved ones burning in Hell: John MacArthur & R. C. Sproul seem inconsistent about that they say about buring in eternity in hell. |
The Second Death: What is the "second death" referring to in Revelation 20? [Revelation 20:6] |
Glory of God: Michael the Buddhist wants to talk a little bit about glory & God's glory. |
Paul an Imposter: I've been told that Paul was only impersonating an Apostle. What do you think of this idea? [2 Peter 3:15-16] |
Melchizedek & Tithing: Can you talk about tithing & Melchizedek in Hebrews? [Hebrews 7] |
Biblically Discipling Children: How should we punish children biblically? [Proverbs 13:24] |
Soul Sleep (& Hell): In your book about 3 views of hell, you mentioned "soul sleep", but didn't think it mattered talking about when you were talking about annihilationism, so can you talk about it now? |
Scripture too tough to believe-Ananias & Sapphira: What about Ananias & Sapphira? How is that story possible? [Acts 5:1-11, Scripture too tough to believe-The Account of Jesus & Pilate: How was the account of what happened with Jesus & Pilate recorded since they were by themselves? |