Early Church Compared to Modern Church:Could you clarify what you meant by your critique of modern day church and pastors in contrast to the early church?
Assurance of Salvation (Proof by Good Works): It seems like scripture indicates that if we do not do good works (care for the poor and visit those in prison), our salvation is at risk. Can you comment? Recommended topical lecture; "How Can I Know that I am Really Saved?" [Matthew 25:31-40, I Peter 1:17, James 3:22, James 2:20]
Husbands & Wives:Why is the order as it is when it says that men need to love their wives and the women must respect their husbands, and he doesn't also say the same in reverse? [Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:33, Titus 2:4, I Peter 3:7].
Angels Mating with Women:Regarding the theory that "sons of God" came down to mate with women and their offspring were the "Nephilim", you doubt that they could not, as spirits, mate with women ... but what about the story about Lot and the angels that men wanted to be with? [Genesis 6:4, Genesis 19:1-5, Genesis 18:1-2].
Many Languages at Tower of Babel:Regarding the descendants of Ham, if everyone came from the same family, why were there so many languages at the Tower of Babel? [Genesis 10, Genesis 11].
"Never Before and Never Again" Hyperbole or Not?:Discussion of the use of hyperbole in scripture, particurlary "never before and never again", when it does happen again. [Matthew 24:21, Ezekiel 5:9, Exodus 10:14, Joel 2:25-26].
Futurist vs Partial-Preterist:Don't you think that one can over-spiritualize the way the images are understood in the Olivet Discourse? [Matthew 24, Luke 21, Luke 17, Mark 13,Hebrews 8:6].
So Few Get to Enter the Narrow Gate:Isn't it a bit daunting to think so few people are entering through the "narrow gate?" [Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 7:9].
God's Sovereignty:Isn't Romans 9 (about the potter & clay, Jacob & Esau) just saying that He has the right to do what he wants to do? [Romans 9, Galatians 5:6, James 2, Hebrews 11].
Coming in Judgment:What is being talked about in this passage? Is it about the future judgment and "coming of the Lord"? [Jude 1:14, Deuteronomy 33:2],
Broken off the Vine & Reprobate Minds:Can someone be grafted back into the vine, or if once they have been, or if someone has been given over to a reprobate mind, it is no longer possible. [John 15:6, Romans 1:28, Exodus 12, Acts 12]. (A lot of background noise of heavy breathing.)
Bad News & Conspiracy Theories:Isn't it better to just not listen to all the bad news and conspiracy theories, rather than fill up your mind with it? [Psalm 2:11-4].
Satan-Not a Fallen Angel:Does scripture support the idea that Satan was created evil from the beginning, particularly "he was a murderer from the beginning"? [John 8:44, I John 3:8].
Abortion, Pregnancy, or Miscarriage in the Book of Numbers:Could you explain Numbers, chapter 5, and if it is about abortion or miscarriage? [Numbers 5]
Why Pray?:Do our prayers really change things if the outcome is already in God's hands? Recommended book; "The Kneeling Christian". [James 4:2-3, James 5:16, Luke 11:9, Matthew 7:7, James 1:6 , Matthew 6:10, I John 5:14, Genesis 1:26-28, Daniel 10:10-14].
New Earth or Old Earth?:Were you not incorrect in your comment to the atheist caller when you indicated that not taking the early verses of Genesis literally would affect one's salvation? [I Corinthians 13:9-12].
Wine Cheers both God and Man:Could you clarify the meaning of the verse abut how wine cheers the heart of God and man? [Judges 9:8-13, Psalm 104:14-15, Proverbs 31:4-6, I Corinthians 6:9-10].
Eternal Security:Are we kept by God's power ony as long as we choose to stay (with reference to the prodigal son and the scripture about His losing none)? [John 17:12-20, I Peter 1:5, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:8-9].
Televangelist's Healings:Could you comment on the instantaneous healings I see on television and if they are disingenuous? [Acts 7-8, Philippians 2:25-27, 2 Timothy 4:20, I Timothy 5:23].
Book of Revelation-Date of Writing:What are your reasons for believing that it is possible that the book of Revelation is likely to have been written before some of the other New Testament books? [Revelation 19, 2 Peter 3:13, Isaiah 65:17, Revelation 20-21, James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, James 1:18, Revelation 14:4].
One's Temptations to Sin:Where do most people stand when reflecting upon their sexual behavior and other sin in their past. [Judges 9:13, Psalms 104:15, Proverbs 31:6].
Atheist-Age of Earth:Atheist; If the age of the earth is not a hinge point for Christian faith, then where does the line get drawn on what is true and literal?
Abusing Alcohol:Could you explain the passage about those that sin (fornicators, drunkards, etc.) will not inherit the Kingdom of God? [I Cor 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:2, Galatians 5:16].
Economic Wealth Given to Believers: Does the Bible actually teach that God will transfer economic wealth from the unrighteous to the righteous in the end times? [Proverbs 28:8].
Kids Exposed to a Gay Couple:How do I think biblically about my grandchildren being around a gay couple and their child-if it will stumble them? [Matthew 18:6, Mark 9:42].
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