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| Distinction Between 70 A.D. and the Second Coming: Could you help me sort out what verses refer to when the destruction of the temple and what refers to the second coming of Christ? [Matthew 24:25, Mark 13:31, Luke 21:33-36]. |
| Vaccine and the Mark of the Beast: Do you think that the vaccine, since not taking it could prevent buying and selling, could be the mark of the beast? |
| Old Testament View of Afterlife: Could you clarify why Bart Erhman puts forward the idea that Old Testament Jews did not embrace an idea of an afterlife? [Psalm 49:15, Daniel 12:2]. |
| Pronunciation of the Name, Jesus: Some say that the accurate pronunciation of Jesus' name is important. Prayer for Salvation: How does one have to do it, to be saved? Some say it isn't by a prayer, but by abiding in Christ. |
| Ezekiel's Temple: What is Ezekiel's Temple? Jesus' Return on a Jewish Fall Feast Day: What do you think about the idea of Jesus' return must be fall on a Jewish fall feast days? |
| Pronunciation of Jesus' Name: Caller comments on the pronunciation of Jesus' name. Renouncing One's Sin: Does one need to verbally renounce their mistakes and sins for us to be free from them? |
| Bob Kirkland's book: Are you familiar with Bob Kirkland's book on Calvinism, "None Dare Call it Heresy" |
| Jewish Temple, 1st or 3rd: Why would modern Jews think of the 3rd Temple being rebuilt one day, when it would actually be their 1st temple, since they only adhere to the Pentateuch, which doesn't even talk about the first temple? |
| The Tongue on Fire by Gehenna: How is the tongue set on fire by Gehenna? [James 3:6, Matthew 5:22]. Book Recommendations: Caller recommeds Steve's books on "The Kingdom of Go"; Bk 1, "There is Another King" & Bk 2 "All the Kings Men" and "Live Not by Lies", Rod Dreher. [Acts 17:36, Matthew 24:14]. |
| The Gospel Preached: Could you clarify if someone who is presenting the gospel with a good heart, even if they are mistaken about some of their doctrine and their understanding of the gospel, still produce good fruit? |
| Yahweh, Instead of God: Why don't we used the correct word for God, "Yahweh" (YHWH), instead of "God"? |
| To Live is Christ: Could you make sense of Paul's statement, "to live is Christ, but to die is gain"? [Philippians 1:21, Colossians 3:4]. (Same caller as 6th caller.) |
| Visions in Daniel: What is the best argument against the idea of the vision in Daniel 2 & 7 is about the end times? [Daniel 2, Daniel 7]. The Little Horn: Can you identify who "the little horn" is in Daniel? [Daniel 2, Daniel 7, Daniel 9]. |
| Judging by Appearances: Does one's dress, language, music preferences, etc. change when one is saved, and how does it related to judging by one's appearances? [John 7:24, Romans 12:2]. (Same caller as 3rd caller.) |
| Resurrection in the Old Testament: Are these Old Testament verses referring to the resurrection? [Job 19:25-27, Isaiah 26:19]. |
| God's Sovereignty Putting Those in Power in Governments: Since it is God who puts people in power, can you comment on the current controversy with the election? [Hosea 8:4, Daniel 2:21, Revelation 13, John 12:31, Psalm 115:16, Hebrews 13:17, James 3:1, Romans 13]. |
| Biblical Fables and Sayings: Are familiar fables and sayings such as, "The Tortoise & the Hare", and "don't throw the baby out with the bath water" have a biblical basis? |
| Noah's Awareness of the Americas: Did Noah know about the Americas? Christians After the Rapture: If all the Christians will be raptured, from where do all the Christians come that are refusing the chip ? Microchips: What is the logic behind the idea of microchips being place in Christians? |
| Zionism's Control & Power: Caller comments on the Zionist movement and its influence and power. The Identity Gospel: What is your view on Dan Mohler, and others, like Dallas Willard, that teach on "the identity gospel"? [I John 1]. |
| Revelation-Four Views: Caller remarks that Steve's book on Revelation has now caused him to rethink his comfortable position. |
| The Pre-incarnate Christ: Could you comment on the pre-incarnate Son? [I Corinthians 13:12, John 3:16, Philippians 2, I John 1:,1, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 13:33, Psalm 2:7, Luke 1:34-35]. |
| Saved without Knowing Christ: Could you help me with the concept of those that don't know Jesus may still be saved through Christ, as C.S. Lewis proposes in "Mere Christianity". [John 14:6, I Corinthians 4:5, I Corinthians 14:25]. |
| The Law That Was Abolished: What law was abolished? [Ephesians 2:15]. |
| Modern Day Prophet: What do you think about a modern day prophet, Chris Reed, and his prediction about the election? [Revelation 3:7]. |
| Clergy Who Forgive Sins of Others: What do you think about ministers, priests, and other clorgy, who claim to forgive the sins of others? [John 20:23]. |
| Pagan Sources for Christianity (Zeitgeist): What about the claim that Christianity borrowed many of its features from earlier pagan cultures? (Rec Lecture: Zeitgeist, Steve Gregg, YouTube). |
| The Book, "The Secret": Have you read the book, "The Secret"? (Rec Lectures: Steve Gregg's "Word of Faith".) |
| Tracing Blood Lines: Do you have any resources for tracing ancient bloodlines that trace to modern times? |
| Carrying One's Cross: How far does one carry the cross, say in the event we need to defend our country? [Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24]. Hate Our Mother & Father, Wife & Children: What does Jesus mean when He says we must hate our father and our mother, wife and children? [Luke 14:26-27, Luke 14:33, Malachi 1:3, Matthew 6:23, Genesis 29:30-31]. |
| Making Amends: Is Jesus talking about making amends in this life, or the next life? [Luke 12:58-59, Matthew 5:23-24]. |
| Taken Out of the "Book of Life": How can one be taken out of "The Book of Life"? [Revelation 22:19, I John 3:1-5]. |
| Calling God by His Actual Name: Caller suggests that one needs to address God by His actual name, and because we are not doing so, we may be seeing His spirit departing from us. |
| The Rapture: Will we be raptured? [I Thessalonians 4:16-18, I Thessalonians 1:10, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 12:48]. |
| Out of the Graves Prophecy: Could the prophecy in John 5 be fulfilled by the events of Matthew 27 about those that came out of the grave? [Matthew 27:52-53, John 5:28-29]. |
| Mormon Belief about Jesus: Could you help me sort what the Mormon's believe about Jesus' as Lord? |
| Whole Household Saved: Could you clarify the scripture reference to Caesar and his household being saved? [Philippians 4:22, Philippians 1:12]. |
| Pastor Who Doesn't Like Trump: How do you respond to a pastor who supports leftist views and berates President Trump's personality. Voting as a Democrat: Is it unChristian to vote as a Democrat? |
| The Parable of the Unwise Virgins (Bridesmaids): Could you clarify the meaning of the parable of the unwise virgins (bridesmaids)? [Matthew 25:1-13, I Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 28:15]. |
| Once Saved, Always Saved: Could you support with scripture that idea that one can lose their salvation? [Revelation 22:19, Revelation 3:5, John 15:6, Romans 11:22]. |
| Vatican's Involvement in Election Fraud: Have you heard about the Vatican's involvement in the election fraud? |
| Must Have the Holy Spirit to Go to Heaven: Where does the Bible say that you must have the Holy Spirit to go to heaven? [Romans 8:9, I John 3:24, I John 4:13]. |
| The Narrow Path Phone App: How do I get you in Idaho? The Millennium: Could you talk about when the millennium comes, or is it now? [Revelation 20]. Government, Patriotism & Current Events: Would you talk about current political events, like mask compliance patriotism, and protests? [Romans 13, I Peter 2:14-14, Philippians 3, Luke 3:19]. |
| Pre-existence of the Soul: Does our soul exist before our bodies are formed? [Jeramiah 1:5]. |
| Believing Lies: Is the scripture about people believing lies applicable to our country today? [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, I Timothy 4:2]. |
| Birth Control for the Chrisitian: Could you talk about your view of birth control being less than desirable for the Christian? [Psalm 127:4, Romans 12:2]. |
| Predestination: Is "predestination" biblical? [Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:5-6, Romans 12:2]. |
| Conscientious Objection to Government Requirements: Could you talk about conscientious objection to not do what the government requires in light of scripture? [Acts 4:18-20, Acts 5:20]. |
| Revolutionary War Compared to Today: Could you comment on the revolutionary war and what we are seeing in political developments and potential civil war today? |
| Calling a Brother Fool: Caller comments on calling a brother a fool. [Exodus 22:1-7, I John 3:15, Matthew 5:22]. |
| Good Works Unacceptable to God from the Unsaved: What do you think about saying that good works are unacceptable to God unless we are converted? [Colossians 3:17, Acts 10:31]. |
| More Missionaries Needed: Why doesn't the Holy Spirit move more people to become missionaries? |
| Lamb's Book of Life: Can one's name be blotted out of the Lamb's Book of Life? When is our name written in there? [Revelation 20:15, Psalm 69:28, Psalms 139:16, Revelation 13:8]. |
| Doing Good of God: What does it mean that those that are "doing good" to be "of God"? [3 John 1:11, I John 2:29 ]. |
| Seeking God: Does anybody "seek God", and does all the religiousness of most societies reflect that they are in that search? [Romans 3:10-17, Psalm 14:1-3]. |
| Shutting Down a Church-Forsaking the Assembly: Is it wrong to shut down a church and forsake the assembling together of the saints? [Hebrews 10:25]. |
| Satan Defeated at the Cross: If Satan was defeated at the cross then why did Paul say we wrestle against principalities in heavenly places? [Revelation 12:10, Luke, Ephesians 6:12, John 12:31, I John 3:8]. |
| The Gatekeeper: Who is the gatekeeper in scripture? [John 10:3]. |
| Founding Fathers-Deists: Were the founding fathers not Christians, as I am reading that they were Deists? |
| Cremation: Can you still go to heaven if you are cremated? |
| Can't Recall Scripture: As a mixed martial arts competitor, I suffered some head injury and cannot remember scripture, what should I do? [Psalm 119:11, Matthew 6:21]. |
| Founding Fathers-Deists: Caller shares a resource from David Barton, "Building on the American Heritage", that denies that the founding fathers were Deists. Liberty Bell Scripture: What was the scripture on the liberty bell? [Leviticus 25:10]. |
| How to Study the Bible: What is the best way to get familiar with and study the Bible (rec: go through the Bible at TheNarrowPath.com)? Responsibility of the Overseers: What does Acts 20:28 mean regarding the responsibility of the overseers for the church? [Acts 20:28, Matthew 20:25-27, Matthew 23:8-9]. |
| Disillusioned with the Church: Can you help me in my struggle with being disillusioned with the organized church and religious people? Do you think that this is why we may be facing persecution? [Matthew 20:26]. |
| Jesus' Crucifixion-God or Jesus' Will: Whose will was it that Jesus be crucified? [John 10:17-18, John 13:1, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 26:53]. |
| Critical Nature-Blessing or Curse: Can you help me sort out the blessing and curse of having a critical nature? [Ephesians 4:15, Revelation 2-3]. Worship Music & Song: What do you think about a lot of the current worship bands, music and songs, coming out now? It seems rather self-centered. [James 1:17]. |
| Demon Exorcism: Do you think that a new technique using iron to help exorcised of demons? [Matthew 17:19, Ephesians 4:26-27, 2 Corinthians 2:11]. Prayer & Laying on Hands: Is praying for someone in another room, just as effective as laying on hands? [Acts 19:12]. |
| Literal Prophecy Fulfilled at Second Coming: If hundreds of prophecies were literally fulfilled when Jesus first came, why would some doubt the literal fulfillment of prophecy about His second coming? [Matthew 2, Isaiah 9, Hosea 11:1, Isaiah 66:7-8, Daniel 12, Revelation 12, Ephesians 2:15]. |
| Yahweh & Elohim: What is the difference between Yahweh and Elohim? [Genesis 1:1]. |
| Various Translations of the Bible: What are the differences between the various translations and which do you think the best for beginners? |
| Christian's & Life Insurance: What is the Christians position on having life and other insurances? |
| Living too Casual a Christian Life: Can you help me sort out the criticism I receive regarding living too casual a life as a believer? [Proverbs 28:26, 2 Samuel 5:19]. |
| Modern Prophets & Prophecies Regarding the Election: What do you think about all the modern prophets and prophecies regarding the elections? |
| Continually Praying: Is it a poor choice of words to use "continually" regarding prayer? [I Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 1:9, Luke 18:1]. |
| Jesus Movement: Could you talk about the Jesus Movement of the late 60s and early 70s? |
| Best Gospel to Grasp for Beginners: Which is the best gospel for beginners to grasp (Rec: Gospel of Matthew)? |
| Speaking in Tongues: Could you explain "speaking in tongues", now as opposed to Pentecost? [Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, I Corinthians 14:22, I Corinthians 14:2-5, I Corinthians 14:26-28]. |
| Benefits for a Believer Listed in Psalms: Are the benefits for believers mentioned in Psalm 103, still applicable to believers today? [Psalm 103:2-14]. |
| Not Taking Action as Believers in Current Events: How can God forgive us for neglecting the truth and not taking action against the evil actions in current events-in the political maneuverings and human trafficking, etc.? Separation of Church & State: Has not the phrase "separation of church and state" been misused? |
| The Name Under Which We Should be Baptized:
Since the name is in the singular form, is there one particular name of God we should know and be baptized ? [Acts 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts 19:5, I Corinthians 1:12, Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:9]. |
| What Happens After Death: Could you help me understand more about our deaths, the judgment, and our resurrection? What happens to both believers and unbelievers? [Revelation 6:11, Revelation 20:4, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:12-15]. |
| Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security): If someone was once a believer, but does gets caught up in sin and does terrible things, can he be regenerated again, or does he lose his salvation? [John 15, I John 5:11-12, Romans 11:22, I Corinthians 9:27]. |
| The Glory Experienced in Near-death Experiences: In view of the fact the glory to come has not yet been revealed, what do you think about the many reports of near-death experiences? [Romans 8:18, I Peter 5:10, I Peter 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 3:18, I John 3:2-3, Colossians 3:4, I Corinthians 15:43, Revelation 20-21]. |
| Doubting God (incomplete call): Incomplete call, but Steve briefly talks about the need to believe God, not worry. and there being no evidence of real Biblical contradictions. |
| Same God (Allah) for Muslims & Christians: What do you think of this premise; the God that Christians pray to, is the same God that Muslims pray to? [John 8:54]. |
| Steve Gregg in Danger of Not being Saved: Caller expresses concern because he thinks Steve is in danger of losing his salvation and is taking away from the book of the Revelation. |
| Unless You Repent, You Will Perish: Was the scripture saying, "unless you repent, you will perish", about 70 AD or going to hell? [Luke 13:3, John 9:1]. Destruction of 70 AD Inevitable: Could the people have repented or was 70 AD an inevitable judgment? [John 5:46, Matthew 23:32]. |
| The Canaanites, Jerusalem & Israel: If Jerusalem was conquered in Joshua's day, then why did David have to later conquer them again. [Joshua 12:7-10]. Purpose of Speaking in Tongues: What is the use of speaking in tongues? [I Corinthians 14:22, Romans 8:26, Jude]. |
| Satan Bound: Could you clear up the idea that Satan is, or isn't, bound now? [Matthew 12:29, Hebrews 2:15, Colossians 2:15, I Peter 5:8, Revelation 20:3]. |
| Book Recommendation: What is the name of that book you recommended about lies? ("Live Not by Lies", by Rod Dreher). Art for God: If you were an artist, what would you create to please God? |
| Devil Licking the Dust: Since Genesis said that the Devil will lick dust, does it means he will eat us (since we are dust)? [Genesis 3:14]. |
| Bearing Fruit: When scripture indicates that we are to "bear fruit", is it really talking about justice, righteousness and mercy? [Isaiah 5:7, Genesis 1:28, Matthew 7:19, Galatians]. |
| Higher or Lower Than Angels: Are we a little lower than angels according to scripture? [Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 1:14]. |
| Christians Bound by the Law: Are today's Christians bound by the Old Testament Laws, if so, why? [Hebrews 8:13, Luke 16:16, Matthew 5:20]. |
| Buying Steve's Books: Any advice, as I am having trouble buying multiple copies of your book? Compromised Writers of Worship Music: As a worship leader, I have learned some negative things about some of those that write and perform songs I have used before, any advice on helping me decide if I should use them anymore? |
| God Creating and Then Allowing Evil & Suffering: How could an all knowing, all powerful God, create a world where there is such evil and so much suffering?
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| Verses that Apply to Us (Bible Application): How does one know what verses apply to us today, or what was just for the Jews of the Old Testament? [Malachi 3:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 14:33, Acts 4:32, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 103]. |
| Various Bible Translations: What is meant by, "word for word" versus "thought for thought" when speaking of the various translations of the Bible? |
| New & Old Testament Comment: Caller comments on Bible study and relates the New to the Old Testament, and how one helps each to understand the other. Handling Thoughtless People: How would Jesus handle really thoughtless people with whom you have to continually interact? |
| Home Church Fellowship & Community: I am not sure how to think about going back to the more traditional church, as this time of community meetings seems better. Before we tolerated sinfulness in the church, but now we interact more. Can you help? [Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 18:17, I Corinthians 5:12-13]. |
| State Over the Savior: What do you think about a global church who worships the state over the Savior? Amillennial & Post-Millennial: Could you clarify the different reasons for adhering to Amillennialism and Post-Millennialism, and who are the best advocates for both? [2 Thessalonians 1, Revelation 20]. |
| Lineage of Christ Via Birthright: Is there any verse that says that the lineage of Christ would come through a birthright? [Genesis 49:10, 2 Samuel 8:14]. Significance of the Birthright: Is there any more significance to the "birthright" in the Old Testament, other than just taking over the family estate? [Genesis 25:25]. Jacob & Esau Produce the Messiah: Why do we assume that the offspring of Jacob & Esau would produce the Messiah? |
| False Prophets: How do the churches hold false prophets accountable for bad prophecies? [I Corinthians 5:13, Revelation 2:20].
When Do We Get Glorified Bodies?: When do Dispensationalists think we receive our glorified bodies? [John 5:25-28, I Corinthians 15:53] |
| Historicist View of Revelation: Could the apostles and early Christians have held the "Historicist View" of Revelation?
Partial Preterism View of Revelation: Since you are a Partial-Preterist, are you picking and choosing from the four views of Revelation? Current Events & Revelation: Isn't it amazing out historical events fits into the various views of Revelation? |
| Prophetic Revelation in Our Time: Can you give me some biblical insight into special prophetic revelation in our own time? [Matthew 16:17].
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| God Directing Annihilation: Can you help me sort some of the conflicting ideas in scripture such as, "thou shall not kill", and "turn the other cheek", but then God has whole groups killed, such as the Canaanites, ? [Genesis 9:3, Acts 25:11, Matthew 5:38-40, Matthew 10:23].
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| Repent Only Once: What would you say about someone who counsels against ever repenting again for the same sin, claiming it is insulting to God? Would you challenge someone that says that, publicly or privately?
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| Marriage Legalities & Requirements: What are the guidelines for couples who function as husband and wife? Do need to have the legal documents, etc.?
Offended by Lack of Agreement on Scripture: Why are people offended if you don't agree with their interpretation of scripture? |
| Dream about Trumpets: What do you think about my dream about the trumpets? [Revelation 8:12-13].
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| Introverts Evangelizing: How can an introvert reach out to others as Jesus did?
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| Man of Lawlessness & The Temple: Do you think that 2 Thessalonians could be talking about Eleazar and 70 A..D, not about the second coming? [2 Thessalonians 2:4, I Corinthians 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 6:16, ].
"Man of Sin" & "Lawless One" Hindered: What do you think hinders the rising of the "Man of Sin" or the "Lawlessness" one? [Daniel 7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12]. |
| Jesus' Earthly Father, Joseph: How did Joseph, Jesus' father, die?
Pontius Pilate: Is the Pilate in Luke 13, the same one that helped to crucify Jesus? [Luke 13]. Pontius Pilate: Was Pilate a really bad guy, and did he commit suicide a few years after the death of Jesus? |
| Original Sin, Mary & Jesus' Sinlessness: If the doctrine of "original sin" is true, how could Jesus have been born sinless because Mary would've also tainted with sin? [Psalm 51:5, Psalm 27:10, Romans 5:12].
Babies Born Guilty: Are babies born guilty of sin? [Ezekiel 18:10]. |
| Catholics in Government Prophecy: Do you see a connection between current events; Catholics becoming dominant in government offices, and Bible prophecy? [2Thessalonians 2].
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| Zechariah & Breaking the Covenant: Could you comment on the breaking of the covenant in Zechariah? [Zechariah 11].
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| Caring for One's Parents & Liquidating Assets: What do you think if I sense that the Father wants me to liquidate my assets to care for my parents, before He is willing to take me home? [Philippians 1:22, I Timothy 5:4, Matthew 15, Mark 7]. |
| Micah-Prophesy Fulfilled: Does John 17 fulfill Micah 5? [Micah 5:4, John 17:12, John 10]. |
| Ishmael's Temperament: Is the description of Ishmael's obstinate temperament in Genesis just an example of God's foreknowledge, or was he predestined to be that way? [Genesis 16:12] |
| Apostle John: Could you help me fill in some missing information and gaps in his history of the apostle John? |
| Calvinism vs the Alternates: What is the difference between Calvinism and other denominations? Recommended lecture; "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation." Steve Gregg Leaving Calvary Chapel: What lead to your departure from Calvary Chapel? |
| God's Children Suffering: Help me accept why God would continue with his plans for having children if He knew they would suffer terribly in their lives? |
| Government Responsibility: Could you help me understand Romans 13 in light of the new administration's less friendly attitude toward Christians? [Romans 13:1-5, I Peter 2:13-14]. Voting: Is voting a good thing? [Romans 13:8]. |
| Group for Shared Values: Announcement about a community group in the Vancouver, Washington area (go on Craig's Lies/ Groups) sharing about the book, "Live Not by Lies", by Rod Dreher |
| Adam & Eve's Death: Could you clear up whether Adam & Eve died spiritually or physically, on the day they ate of the tree? [Ephesians2:1-2, Colossians 2, Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12]. |
| COVID Vaccine & The Mark of the Beast: Do you think there is any parallel between the vaccine and the mark of the beast? |
| The "Person" of the Holy Spirit: What are the verses that support the Holy Spirit being a person, rather than a power? [John 14, Genesis 1, Romans 8, Acts 15:28, John 1:1, John 1:18, I Thessalonians 5:19]. |
| Imagery in Psalms: Could you help me with the imagery in the 23rd Psalm, particularly the rod & staff and being anointed with oil? {Psalm 23]. |
| How to Pray: What does the Bible say about a protocol or posture for praying? [I Kings 8:22, I Timothy 2:8, Luke 11:2, Matthew 6:9, John 8:44]. |
| Disagreement-Mark of the Beast: Caller warns Steve about his responsibility to teach truth, disagreeing with Steve's position on the Mark of the Beast. |
| Water Baptism Required: Is water baptism required for entering the "Kingdom of God", and if it is, then why do so many evangelists not require it? [John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Acts 9:10-21, I Peter 3:20-21 ]. Born of Water & Spirit: What does it mean to be, "born of water and of the spirit"? [John 3:5-6]. |
| David Wilkerson Prophecy: Have you heard of the David Wilkerson prophecy? The "Last Adam" as Life Giver: Could you help me understand the second part of I Corinthians 15:45 when it says that the last Adam became a "life-giving spirit"? [I Corinthians 15:45, Romans 8:9, 2 Corinthians 15:16]. Adoption: What are the verses about adoption about? [Romans 8:15-16]. |
| Harold Eberle-Victorious Eschatology: Do you know anything about Harold Eberle, the author of Victorious Eschatology? |
| Deism: Do you think it is more reasonable to consider a Deist view since God doesn't doesn't seem to micromanage things and free will seems more prevalent? [Proverbs 21:1, Hosea 8:4]. Need for Rebaptism: If I wandered away from the Lord at one point in my life, becoming a prodigal, but returned to Him, do I need to be rebaptized? God's Voice (God Speaking): How do you know when it is God speaking vs just having one's own thoughts? [Acts 16:6-7]. |
| Countering the Pre-trib Rapture: What scriptures can I use to counter the "pre-trib rapture" view? Recommended lecture; "When Will These Things Be?" [John 6:39-44, John 6:54, John 12:48, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, I Cor 15, I Thessalonians 4:16]. |
| Adam & Eve's Spiritual State: Could the spiritual state of Adam & Eve actually be "light", because they were made in the image of God? [2 Peter 3:8-9]. Adam & Eve Died Upon Sinning: Is it not true that since "a day is like a thousand years", we can say that Adam & Eve died that day, even though they lived over 900 years? |
| Steve Gregg's Charismatic Experience: Could you talk about your own charismatic experience at Calvary Chapel? Baptism of the Spirit & Laying on of Hands: Is it necessary to have hands laid on you to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit? |
| Remarriage to Former Spouse: Is it possible to remarry my wife, even though, she has been married to someone else in the interim? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4]. Disbelief in the Virgin Birth: Can someone who doesn't believe in the virgin birth, still be a Christian? |
| Man of the Tombs (Demon-possessed Man): What impact did the demon possessed man (Man of the Tombs) have on Decapolis, after he was delivered from Legion? [Mark 5:1-20]. |
| Timing of the Rapture: Could you help me sort out your view of the timing of the rapture, in contrast to mine, which is mid-tribulation? [Matthew 24:21-22, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 5:54, John 12:48, Matthew 24:30, I Corinthians 15, I Thessalonians 4:16, Matthew 24:29-31]. |
| Amillennialism, Rod of Iron, Inquisition & the Persecuting Church: Is not the Amillennial view responsible for the persecution of the church in the Inquisition", because of claiming to rule by the "rod of iron"? Books on Amillennialism recommended- author, Sam Storms. [Revelation 2:26-27, Matthew 20:25]. |
| Group Forming; "Live Not by Lies": Forming a group around the ideas presented in the book; Live Not by Lies", by Rod Dreher Book about Home Church: What do you think of "Reimagining Church" by Frank Viola? |
| Overview of End Times Events: Could you give an overview of all thing relating to end times (eschatology), including when will there be the rapture, resurrection, etc.? Recommended topical lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?" [2 Peter 3, Acts 17]. |
| Caller Asks for Direction for His Christian Growth: Caller shares personal testimony of his recent conversion and asks where he should next focus his attention to grow? Recommends lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change" and his new books; "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1-"There is Another King", & Vol 2-"All the King's Men"). |
| The Ascension of Jesus: In the "Ascension", did Jesus dematerialize, or just get out of their view? What dimension is He in now? [Acts 1:9]. |
| Christians Living and Encouragement: Could you give me scripture to help me live my life as a Christian? I need some structure. Recommends "The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life", by Hannah Whithall Smith. [Matthew 6:33, Psalm 1, 2 Timothy 2:15]. |
| 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]. |
| Red Letter Bible: Caller recommends read "Red Letter Bible" to see what Jesus said to earlier caller. {Matthew 17:5]. |
| Innocents Who Cannot Earn Rewards: What about innocents who never have a chance to earn rewards in heaven because they died too young? |
| Feelings of Emotions in One's Faith: I struggle with keeping the sense of total commitment and feel an ebb and flow in my faith. Is this common? [I John 5:3]. |
| Mental Health, Counseling & Psychotherapy: Is it too extreme to say that one doesn't need psycho-therapists to heal mental health issues? Isn't Jesus is enough? Lecture: "Biblical Counsel for a Change". |
| Wonders, Miracles, Signs: How does the word "wonders" apply in the story of the plagues on Egypt? [Exodus 3:20]. |
| Steve's Parents & His Christian Faith: How did your parents help you shape your decision to follow Christ? |
| Euthanasia: What do you think of euthanasia for those that don't want to suffer an agonizing death? Do they go to hell? Medical Intervention: Are we just circumventing God's will when we try to medically save ourselves with various medical interventions? |
| God Sparing or Annihilating Children: Could you help me understand the difference of when God wiped out all the Canaanites, including children, and yet in other circumstances spared children because of their innocence? [Deuteronomy 1:39, Deuteronomy 2:34]. |