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Topic: Body of Christ (The Church)
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2022-02-10 Many Mansions (Rooms): Are the many rooms (many mansions) in John 14, in heaven and are they for the disciples or for us? [John 14:1-4, I Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:20-22, John 14:23, John 14:15-18, Revelation 3:20].
2022-01-21 He is Our Life: Can you explain what you mean when you say, "His is our life" and what that looks like? [Colossians 3:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Galatians 3:28].
2022-01-10 Salvation & the Body of Christ: At the point of salvation, when one has repented and submitted, is that person now part of the body of Christ?
The Lord's Prayer: Where does the prayer come from that says, "Thy will, no my will, be done"?
More in Line with God's Will: Does our will become more conformed to God's will?
2022-01-07 Blessings in Christ: What are our primary spiritual blessings in Christ to which Paul refers? [Ephesians 1].
"In Christ" & the "Body of Christ": Is being "in Christ" a mystical thing, or is it more of a metaphor? [Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1].
2022-01-07 Blessings in Christ: What are our primary spiritual blessings in Christ to which Paul refers? [Ephesians 1].
"In Christ" & the "Body of Christ": Is being "in Christ" a mystical thing, or is it more of a metaphor? [Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1].
2021-11-18 Pursuit of Buddhism & Self Awareness: Buddhist caller shares his conviction to measure things according to his heart and to assess by self.
2021-11-17 Steve's Website Caller Promotes.
The Church & "Bride of Christ": Who is the "Bride of Christ", and how do we enhance and identify with that role and the church?
2021-11-03 Chronology of Events in End Times: Could you talk about the chronology of events in the end times? [2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 12:23, Revelation 21-22, 2 Peter 3:10-13, John 12:48, I Corinthians 1:7].
Jews on New Earth-Gentile in Heaven: Will the Jews be the ones who will be on the new earth, and we, the gentiles, will be in heaven?
All Israel Will be Saved: How do you explain that "all Israel will be saved"? Are all Jews saved? [Romans 11:25-26, Romans 9-11, Hosea 1:9, Isaiah 10:22, Jeremiah 23:5, Joel 2:28-32, Psalm 50:5, Psalm 50:16, Jeremiah 11:16].
2021-10-08 Pastors, Teachers, Foundation Builders of the Body of Christ: Who are the pastors and teachers facing a stricter judgment, and is that relative to those who build the foundation in I Corinthians 3? [James 3:1, I Corinthians 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:12, I Peter 2:5].
Reward for Pastors or Teachers: Is there a greater reward for pastors or teachers?
2021-09-21 Actual Body of Christ in the Eucharist: Caller argues that his actual body of Christ is in the Eucharist and that the view was held by the church fathers from the earliest dates. [Acts 20:29,l Act 20:26, Mark 10:43, Isaiah 8:20].
2021-09-17 The "Body & Blood" for Eternal Life: Do you need to receive the "body and blood" of Christ in order to receive eternal life?
Church Attendance Required: Do you have to attend church? [Hebrews 10:25]
Eucharist (Communion) Symbolism: What is the symbolism of the body and blood of the Eucharist (Communion)?
2021-08-10 Christian's Baptizing Each Other: Is it acceptable for one Christian to baptize another and not be in a church? [Acts 8:26-40].
Shepherd & Lamb: How is Jesus both Shepherd and Lamb? [I Peter 2:5].
2021-07-28 Jesus' Prayer for Unity: Do you think that when Jesus prayed asking for unity, is something still coming in the future, or is it fulfilled in that we are spiritually already one in the Body of Christ? [John 17:21-23, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13, I Corinthians 3:1].
2021-07-27 The "Bride" and the "Body of Christ: Is there any significance between the two different ways the church is defined as "the bride" and "the body" of Christ? [Ephesians 5].
2021-07-20 Being Baptized into the Body: What is being said about being baptized (immersed) into the body, the Spirit, into Christ and into Moses? [I Corinthians 12:13, I Corinthians 10:2, Acts 1:5, I Peter 3:20-21].
2021-07-14 The Church as an Assembly: If we are "the church" does that mean we do not need to attend church anymore? [Hebrews 10:25].
2021-07-02 The Bride of Christ: What do you think of the concept of the "Bride of Christ" coming out of the church, rather than being, itself, the church? [Ephesians 5:31-32].
2021-06-23 Pharaoh's Dynasty in Exodus: In Exodus, was it because it was a new dynasty that arose, that the Pharaoh did not know Joseph? [Exodus 1:8].
Old Testament Saints & The Body of Christ: Are the Old Testament saints part of the "Body of Christ"? [Ephesians 3:1-6, Matthew 8:11, Hebrews 11].
Ecclesia, Bride of Christ & The Church: Is the "Bride of Christ" a larger group, or synonymous for "The Church" [Acts 11].
2021-06-14 "The Israel of God": Who is "the Israel of God?" [Galatians 6:15-16, Galatians 4:28, Romans 9:6].
2021-06-10 Christ Suffers with His Body (the Church): Could you elaborate on the idea that Christ suffers when his body (the church) suffers? [Colossians 1:24, Acts 9:4, Acts 22:7, Philippians 3:10].
2021-06-08 Helpless Dependence: Could you help me to understand what you mean by "helpless dependence" in your book, "The Kingdom of God"? [I John 2:6, Psalm 127:1, Galatians 3:3].
Pre-Trib Rapture Evidence: How would you answer David Jeremiah when he indicates that because the church is not mentioned after Revelation 3, it is indicative of a pre-tribulation rapture? [Revelation 13:7, Revelation 19:6]
2021-04-21 "The Local Church" & "Recovery Bible": Could you comment on "The Local Church"(Witness Lee, Watchman Nee) and their Bible called "The Recovery Bible".
Paul Persecuting the Church or Christ: Could you clarify the relationship with how the verse about the church being persecuted by Paul relates to the church or the "Body of Christ" ? [Acts 9:4].
2021-04-13 Church Membership: Could you clarify what you think about what the Bible teaches about church membership? [Romans 16, I Corinthians 1:12, Matthew 20:26, Mark 10:43].
2020-12-31 Jesus Departs for The Holy Spirit to Come: Why did Jesus have to leave for the Holy Spirit have to come?
Holy Spirit Depart after Jesus' Return: When Jesus comes back, will we lose the Holy Spirit?
2020-11-23 God's Salvation Reaching Further Than Expected: Is God's salvation going to be extended far beyond what we may have been thinking because of genuine ignorance? Do we need to be evangelizing if everyone is made in the image of God? [John 1:9, John 3:20-21].
2020-10-23 Being a Type of Christ: So as God's children and as Christians, are we a reflection of Christ ourselves?
2020-10-20 Gift of Evangelism & The Great Commission: What would you say to those who suggest they do not have the gift of evangelism, especially in light of the "Great Commission"? [Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 28:16-20, I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, I Peter 3:15, Matthew 10:33, John 13:35, I Peter 4:10-11].
2020-10-14 The Notion of the "Body of Christ": How does our notion of the "body of Christ" parallel to other groups idea of our souls are part & parcel with God? [I Corinthians 12].
2020-08-18 One Person, Jesus, Justifying All: How did could one person's death (Jesus') provide the justice necessary to forgive all mankind of all their sin? [Romans 3, Ephesians 2:15, 2 Corinthians 5, I Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:6, John 15:1-6].
Justification of All Sin by One Man: How can it be "just" to have Jesus bear all sin in His one body ?
2020-08-18 Children & the Age of Accountability: How will God deal with children and is the age of accountability actually numeric? [Luke 12:47, Deuteronomy 1].
The Meaning of "In Christ" : What does it mean to be "in Christ"? [John 15, Matthew 7:21]
2020-08-05 Work Out Your Own Salvation: What do you think of the claim that "working out one's own salvation" is an excuse not to attend church? [Philippians 2:12].
Working Out One's Own Salvation: Are the verbs in Greek in plural, in the verse about working out one's salvation? [Philippians 2:12].
2020-08-04 Questioning the Authority of the Pastor: Am I obligated to follow our pastor without question?
2020-07-14 Baptism: Could you explain the differences between "baptized in" and "baptized by"? [Matthew 3:11, I Corinthians 12:13].
2020-06-11 Small Church Meetings: What do you think about smaller church gatherings, attempting to emulate the early church. Is there enough time and attention on the sermon, rather than eating and visiting?
2020-05-21 The Eucharist (Communion Memorial): Could you help me sort the various views of the Eucharist (Communion), and what if I can't decide? What then, would the ramifications be of perhaps being wrong? (Acts 10).
The Eucharist (Communion Memorial): What would the ramifications and consequences being mistaken about the Eucharist?
The Eucharist & Church Membership: How can I join a church if I am not sure what happens at the Eucharist, if their statement of faith is specific about it? [I Corinthians 1].
2020-04-17 Tithing Other Than to One's Local Church: Is it acceptable to tithe to other ministries rather than only to one's own local church?
2020-04-15 Bound & Loosed in Heaven: Could you clarify the ramifications of the passage in Matthew 18 and what is bound in heaven? [Matthew 18:18].
Two Agree and it is Done & Brothers Sinning: What does it mean when it says where two agree, it will be done in Matthew 18 and does it relate to the preceding verses? [Matthew 18:15-20].
2020-03-31 Second Coming of the Lord: Does Luke 17 & 2 Thessalonians passages refer to the same thing - the coming of the Lord? [Luke 17:32, 2 Thessalonians].
Judgment of the Wicked: Is the same word used for "body" in where the eagles are, the same word for body in the body of Christ? [Luke 17:32, Job 39:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Psalm 91:10].
2020-03-27 How Many Are Truly Saved Today: What kind of percentage of people today do you think are truly committed, or true disciples of Christ? [Matthew 7:22].
2020-03-27 Kingdom of God Enacted: Are we at that place in God's timeline suggested in Genesis 3, where the kingdom of God is enacted and progressing-in the crushing of Satan's head? [Genesis 3:15, Romans 16:20, Psalms 47:3,
Kingdom of God: Who is being grafted into the kingdom - is it now primarily gentiles, rather than the Jews? [Romans 11:11f].
2020-03-27 Kingdom of God Enacted: Are we at that place in God's timeline suggested in Genesis 3, where the kingdom of God is enacted and progressing-in the crushing of Satan's head? [Genesis 3:15, Romans 16:20, Psalms 47:3,
Kingdom of God: Who is being grafted into the kingdom - is it now primarily gentiles, rather than the Jews? [Romans 11:11f].
2020-02-06 No One in Heaven Yet: Is John 14 actually telling us that no one is in heaven yet? [John 14:2, 16, 23, 16:7, Hebrews 3:6].
2019-08-23 False Teachers: How does the Bible define as a false teacher? [2 Peter 2, Acts 18:24-28, Galatians 2:4].
Causing Division: Would you elaborate on the sinfulness of believers dividing the body of Christ? [Romans 14:5, Acts 1:12-26, Proverbs 6:16-19, John 17:20-23].
2019-06-28 Israel & Seed of Abraham: Who is Israel and the seed of Abraham? [John 8].
2019-06-20 Determining Intended Audience: How does one determine the intended audience meant in various scriptures? Especially in light of the views of Don Preston and Full-Preterism? [2 Thessalonians 1:4-8, Revelation 1].
2019-04-08 Divisions in the Church: Why so much division within the Christian body? [Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 3]
2018-07-05 Our Resurrected Bodies in Psalm 23: Is the temple possibly be talking about our resurrected body in Psalms? [Psalms 23:6b]
2017-11-16 Betrothed or the Bride of Christ: Is the Body of Christ, the church, a betrothal or the actual bride of Christ right now? [Matthew 26:29]
2017-10-19 Closed Communion: Hos is closed communion in churches that you visit even biblical?
2017-04-27 The 12 Tribes:  
Body of Christ: "ekklesia", meaning church, a body of believers
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