Baptism for Naive Believers:If someone is pretty ignorant of the things of God, but want to follow Him and be baptized, should we baptize them right away and expect that they will continue to be disciples and mature in time?
Complicated Marriage & Both in Infidelity:Can this complicated marriage scenario with both involved in infidelity allow for the believer to be remarried? Rec: Topical Articles, Divorce and Remarriage.
Book on Forgiveness, Steve Gregg & A.W. Tozer:Caller recommends Tim Keller's book on Forgiveness "Forgive-Why Should I? How Can I?" He also compliments Steve on his submission in service to God, drawing on a passage from Tozer's writings.
Modern Israel's History & Terrorism:Would you comment on the historical progression of the current state of Israel? Did the Arab nations encourage the Palestinians to flee or did they just take it?
Organization-Bible Study Fellowship:Caller recommends that Bible Study Fellowship is an excellent fellowship and a good alternative to institutional church.
Boundaries for Those Asking for Help:Does the Bible direct us about setting up boundaries for those asking for help, especially when they put themselves in the position they are in? [Luke 6:30-33].
Second Coming in Ephesians:Is Ephesians 1 referring to the Second Coming and the rapture of the church? What does the reference to "times" mean? [Ephesians 1:10].
Presenting an Alternate View of Israel:Is this a good summary or definition of Israel today in modern history? [Isaiah 10:22, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:5, Leviticus 18:24-28, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Deuteronomy 28:63].
Branches Cut Off of the Vine:If you are cut off from the vine at some point, but you come back to the Lord, then what happens, since you are already burned up? [John 15:5, Revelation 20:15, Romans 11:21-23, James 5:20, 2 Peter 2:20, Galatians 6:7-8].
Absence of the Gift of Speaking in Tongues:Should anyone who is filled with the Spirit be able to speak in tongues? Rec: topical lecture series "Charisma & Character" or book "They Speak with Other Tongues" by John Sherrill. [1 Corinthians 14, Jude 1:20].
Son of David-Joseph & Jesus' Genealogy:How do we reconcile Jesus still being the "Son of David," if he is not genealogically linked to David through Joseph? [Matthew 1:2-16, Luke 3:23, Luke 3:31-32].
Two Groups-His Sheep & Not His Sheep (Predestination): Are there two limited and distinctive groups of people, the "elect and non-elect," the "wheat and the tares," "sheep and the goats?" [John 10:10-13, John 8:43-44, Matthew 13:24-30, John 10:27, John 6:45, John 17:6, Matthew 25:40].
The Judgment-for What?:Where do those people go that are rejected at the judgment? Is there a chance that once you are saved, you still might go to hell? What will we be judged on? [2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Romans 8:1, Matthew 7:23].
Four-living Creatures (Symbolism):What is your take on the "four-living creatures?" I just heard someone suggesting that this was symbolism for the gospels. [Revelation 4:6-8, Ezekiel 1:5-14, Ezekiel 10:14].
Atheist-Hinduism Predates the Flood:Atheist caller claims that he has seen evidence that proves that Hinduism predates the Flood. He also challenges Steve's claim that he has evidence that Jesus and the gospels are true.
God Sent an Evil Spirit:I am confused about the scripture that says "God sent an evil spirit." Can you help? [1 Samuel 16:14, Job 1-2, 1 Kings 22:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:7].
Guardian Angels:Do you think that God puts spirit guides around us to protect us, but if we don't do good with God's laws, they abandon us? [Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11-12,
Comment-Hinduism & Old Testament Events:Caller comments on the previous call from the Atheist about the origins of Hinduism and various thoughts about the Old Testament timeline (the Flood and Tower of Babel).
Unanswered Prayer:I assume you have been praying for your children to come to the Lord for the past 40 years, how do you reconcile this unanswered prayer? [Luke 18:1-8, Daniel 9:23].
Jehovah's Witnesses (Deity of Christ):How do you counter the Jehovah's Witness' rejection of the deity of Christ based on 1 Corinthians 16? [1 Corinthians 16:24, 1 Corinthians 16:28, Philippians 2:6-7].
Jehovah's Witnesses-144,000 Ruling:In contrast to the Jehovah's Witnesses' idea, who would the 144,000 to us (Non-Jehovah's Witnesses)? [Revelation 5:10].