Hypocrisy & Theological Differences:If Peter's association with Jews made him a hypocrite, then if I attend a church that holds theological positions with which I disagree, is that similar? [Galatians 2:11-13].
Contradiction - Sin vs Sinlessness:Can you help me better understand the seeming contradictions in 1 John, about the fact that we all sin, and yet scripture says we don't sin. [1 John 3:6-9, 1 John 5:18, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 1:9].
"Anointing" of the Holy Spirit:Could you talk about "anointing" in scripture and the "anointing" of the Holy Spirit? [I John 2:24, 1 John 2:27, John 14, Romans 12].
Working Out Our Own Salvation:Could you help me understand what seems like a contradiction between "working out your own salvation" and "justified by faith" or the "gift" of salvation? [Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Titus 2:13-14, 2 Peter 1:4].
My Father (Capital Letters in the Bible):Can you explain the use of capital letters and who is being indicated as the Father God, as My Father? [Jeremiah 3:19, Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 63:16, Malachi 1:6-8].
Pentecost (Fifty Days):How is the 50 days calculated before Jesus' resurrection and when was the last time Jesus was seen before Pentecost? [Acts 1, 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, Matthew 28:18-20].
Symbolism of Stars Falling in Revelation:Could you talk about the stars falling in Revelation? [Revelation 6:13, Isaiah 34:4, Isaiah 33:3-4, Isaiah 13:10].
Lazy Christians (Reading Cross References):If Christians would not be so lazy they would understand better if they just read the center column in their Bibles (the cross-references).
Revelation Already Happened (Mostly):Could you talk about what has already happened in Revelation? [Rec: Steve's commentary: "Revelation-Four Views" or verse-by-verse Revelation.
"Jesus Revolution" Movie & "Jesus Revolution":Could you elaborate Chuck Smith's objection with the direction Lonnie Frisbee went with a more charismatic group (Vineyard)?
Bible Contradiction: "Fear God" and "Fear Not":
How do we reconcile scripture that says that we should not fear God and other verses that say we should? [1 John 4:18, Proverbs 16:6, 1 John 1:9].
Demon-possessed Christian:Since light and dark cannot co-exist, is it possible for a Christian (who has the Holy Spirit), to also be demon-possessed? Rec: Topical lecture series; "Spiritual Warfare," lectures on "Demons." [2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 5:17].
Applying Old Testament Scripture to Our Lives:Is it wrong to apply Old Testament scriptures to our lives today, even though it was actually directed to the Israelites? [2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Timothy 1:15-11, 1 Corinthians 9:9, 1 Timothy 5:18, Deuteronomy 22:10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5].
"Ask and it Will be Given":If we ask anything in Jesus' name, are there certain limits? [Luke 11:9-13, Matthew 7:9-11, John 14:13-17, Psalm 34:10, Psalm 84:11].
Judging & Judging Others:Are the scriptures about "not judging" without exception? What are the parameters? [Matthew 7, 1 Corinthians 14:29, John 7:24, Matthew 7:3-5].
"Cut Off from the People":Did all the descendants of Abraham continue to circumcise their children? If they did not, were they Gentiles and what did it mean to be "cut off" from the people?
Quiet and Gentle Spirit:How should one develop a " quiet and gentle spirit?" Do you have a lecture on that? Rec: Topical lecture series; "Charisma & Character." [1 Peter 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 14].
Steve's Old Friend Reaches Out:A friend of Steve's past, called to share the passing of their mom and how much she appreciated "The Narrow Path" ministry.
"Greater Works" and Healing:Do I need to say the verse about "greater works" (or keep it in my mind) when I lay hands on myself or others for healing? [John 14:12].
Antichrist's Foreknowledge:Why would the antichrist follow through with his evil plan if he knows what will happen in the future? [Acts 1:7, 1 Corinthians 2:7-8].
Fighting Evil with Jesus in the Millennium: Will we fight evil with Jesus when He returns - as we come with Him? [2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 19:11-21].
To Whom are the Promises of God?:How do we know when the promises of God in scripture apply to us, or when they were only for those to whom they were addressed? [2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Matthew 19:28, Psalm 34, Acts 2:38, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5-6, Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 15:1].
The Chronology of Jesus' Return: What is the chronology of events of the Second Coming of Jesus? Rec: Topical Lectures: "When Shall These Things Be?" [Luke 17:27-30, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54, 2 Peter 3:10-13].
God Giving Up on a Man:Are you familiar with G. Campbell Morgan? Do agree that God will never give up until a man dies, or can God give up on someone? [Romans 1:28].
Partial Preterism, 70 AD, and the Date of Writing of Revelation?:Why do you think that Revelation was written before 70 AD and how would it change your view if it were proven written after 70 AD? Rec: Steve's commentary; "Revelation Four Views" [Revelation 11:1-2, Revelation 17:10, Revelation 13:18].
"The Cup" and "It is Finished":What is the "cup" that Jesus prayed would pass from Him, and what was "finished?" [Psalm 75:8, Jeremiah 25:17, Revelation 14:10, Hebrews 10:12-14].