"Sin Unto Death" & "Impossible to Restore":Is sinning a "sin unto death" about apostasy and blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and similar to the verse about it being "impossible to restore them" to faith? And impossible for whom? It certainly would not be impossible for God. [1 John 5:14-16, Hebrews 6:4-9, Matthew 12:31-32, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:9-10].
Future Sacrificial System:If there is going to be a reinstituted sacrificial system, isn't that contradicting what Jesus came to end? Rec: Magazine Article at the website, "Ezekiel's Temple." [Zechariah 14:20-21, Ezekiel 40-47, Hebrews 10:8, Ezekiel 45:15, Ezekiel 45:17, Ezekiel 45:20, Psalm 110:4, Ezekiel 43:10-11, 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:18-20, Psalm 40:6-8, Psalm 51:16-17, Malachi 1:8-10, Isaiah 1;12-15].
The Virgin Birth & The Trinity:Can I argue that if we believe in the virgin birth, we can believe in the Trinity? Rec: Topical lecture series; "Knowing God"-"The Trinity."
The Land Inheritance & the Levites:Would you explain the inheritance of the Levites in contrast to the physical inheritance of the land? [Joshua 13:14, Joshua 13:33].
"Judgment" vs "Salvation":Are we saved if we accept Jesus and repent, or are we held accountable for what we did on earth? [Luke 23:43, Revelation 20:12-14, 1 John 1:9, Romans 2:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:7].
Special Status of the Jews & the Land of Israel:What is the strange emphasis in so many churches promoting the Nation of Israel above all other nations? [Galatians 3:28, Hosea 1:9, John 19:15, Acts 2:41, Romans 7:1-4, 1 John 3:10].
Restoring the Kingdom to Israel:Does Jesus' answer about restoring the kingdom to Israel support the Dispensational view. [Acts 1:6, Romans 14:17, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27, 1 Peter 2:9-10, John 16:12-13, John 10:16, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 3:1-6, Colossians 2].
"Works" Required for Salvation:What do you think about a teacher who says, "If you add any requirement for good works for salvation, then you are teaching a false doctrine?" [James 2:26, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 16:24-26, 1 Corinthians 6:20].
Suffering Terrible Grief:What do we do for someone suffering terrible grief who does not seem to be recovering without enabling him? Rec topical lectures: "Making Sense of Suffering." and Matthew713.com under the topics:"Grief" or "Suffering." [1 Thessalonians 4:13]. (Even though Steve seems like he's done when the break starts, he contines answering this question after it.)
Dispensationalist View of Massive Revival After the Rapture:Do Dispensationalists believe that a massive number of people will be saved after the rapture? [Revelation 7:14].
God Knew Us Each Personally Before the Foundation of the World:Does God know each of us personally before the foundation of the earth? [Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 20:15, Matthew 10:29-31].
God's Partiality:If God chose one person before the foundation of the earth, but did not choose another, doesn't that show God with partiality? [Acts 10:34-35, James 4:6-7].
Old Earth vs New Earth:Caller comments on why the old earth theory seems impossible because of the dinosaur population and the timing of the introduction of death.
Side Comments Within Bible Texts:Are there any other side comments (parantheticals) included in Mark beside the one about unclean foods being made clean? [Mark 13:14].
NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) & Five-Fold Ministry:Would you give your opinion of the Five-Fold Ministries and the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation). [1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-7, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 2:41-42, Ephesians 4:11].
Soul Prosperity=Health Prosperity:Where is the verse that says that if your soul prospers, then your health will prosper? [3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 7:7-8].
"Abomination of Desolation":What is the "Abomination of Desolation?" [Mark 13:14, Matthew 24:15, Luke 21:20-21, Luke 21:32, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31, Daniel 12:11].
Doctrinal Differences on Baptism:Are you still a Christian and saved if you were baptized as a child, or before you fully understood? [Acts 19:1-7, Acts 16:33-34].
Newspaper Manipulation:Do you think that the newspapers are not covering a lot of the fires and other disasters because it looks like "End Times?" [Acts 1:7, Revelation 16:21].
"Seed of the Woman":Could the Sphinx be a reminder of the verse about "the seed of the woman" being intended to support the prophecy of the coming Christ?
The Tribulation & the Rapture:Do you think the wrath of the tribulation takes place before the rapture? [1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 15:9, John 16:33].
Alex Morales in Sacramento:Are you familiar with Alex Morales' ministry in Sacramento-who are Torah observant? Rec: Topical lectures: "Torah Observance" or "Jewish Roots."
A "Christian" Living in Sin:What scriptures can I share with my 30-year-old son, who says he is a Christian, but he lives in sin? [Hebrews 10:14, Matthew 7:21, Romans 6:15ff, 1 John 2:3-4].
Satan Cast Down:When will Satan be cast away? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures-Revelation 12. [Revelation 12:5, John 12:31, Revelation 12:10, Matthew 28:18].
No Need for Repentance:What about the two camps in opposition who claims you need to repent all the time and the side that says you have been forgiven once for all and never need to ask for forgiveness again? [1 John 1:9].
Unforgiveness=No Heaven:What do I say to my granddaughter who asked if Gramma won't be allowed into heaven if she dies before she forgives me? She is not speaking to me right now. [Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Mark 11:25-26, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:7].
Drawn by God:Though all are drawn by God, isn't salvation open for everyone? [John 6:44, Romans 10:17, John 16:8, Romans 2:4, John 12:32, Hosea 11:4, Matthew 23:37].
Judgment on Our Nation:How does the verse "if my people will number themselves ... I will heal their land" apply to us today? [2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Peter 2:4, Philippians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 29, 2 Corinthians 5:20].
Events at the Crucifixion:What actual things occurred at the time of the crucifixion (the torn curtain and Him going to hell, etc.)? [Revelation 1:18, 1 Peter 3:20-21].
"Seeing God" in the Old Testament:Did people actually see God in the Old Testament, as stated, even though the New Testament says "no man has seen God?" [Genesis 5:24, John 1:18, 1 John 4:9, Isaiah 6:1-2, Genesis 32:30, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 24:10].
Bible Study-Eisegesis vs Exegesis:Isn't it necessary to use eisegesis sometimes, rather than only exegesis? [John 5, Matthew 5:31, Luke 24:45, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, 1 Peter 1:10-12, Galatians 3:29].
The Resurrection:Is our future Resurrection and immortality contingent on Jesus' death and resurrection? [1 Corinthians 15:42-43, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Philippians 3:21].
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