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2023-09-21 |
Dispensationalism & Jewish Support:
Is pursuing "Dispensationalism" and fundraising for "fellowships" of Jews a waste of money and distraction from our task, since many Jews are anti or against Christ. [1 John 2:22, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Ephesians 2:15, Galatians 3:28, Galatians 6:10]. |
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2023-09-15 |
"Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth":
How do we know when we are rightly dividing the Word of truth? [2 Timothy 2:15-19, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 17:17, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 John 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1, Acts 17:11]. |
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2023-09-14 |
"Wood, Hay & Stubble":
Could you explain this passage about "wood, hay, and stubble?" What is the "fire?" Who is "every man?" [1 Corinthians 3:1-15, Acts 18-19, 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:21-22]. Trial or Judgment Symbolized by Fire: So, "fire" could symbolize either trials or final judgment? [1 Corinthians 3:1-15, 1 Peter 4:12-19]. |
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2023-09-14 |
Good Works No Longer Required:
Caller postulates that we no longer have to do good works. [1 John 2:4, Titus 1:16, Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:14, Romans 2:17-24, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Matthew 7:21-26, Romans 2:8]. |
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2023-09-01 |
Encouragement in Times of Despair:
Caller shares scripture that might be a blessing to others which has helped in temptation. [Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 3:20] Adding Anything to the Bible: Does the verse in Revelation about not adding to scripture refer to the whole Bible or only the book of Revelation? [Revelation 22:18, Deuteronomy 4:2, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Proverbs 30:5-6]. |
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2023-08-30 |
Infallibility of the Pope:
Could you explain the Matthew verses that Catholics relate to the "infallibility of the Pope?" [Matthew 16:17-19, Matthew 18:18, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Isaiah 28:16, Revelation 21:14, Matthew 7:24-25]. |
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2023-08-29 |
"Given" or "Received" Gifts:
Regarding "given", or "received" gifts, is Psalms 69:18 more accurate than Paul's quote in Ephesians 4? [Ephesians 4:8, Psalm 68:18]. |
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2023-08-29 |
Instrumental vs Non-instrumental Worship Music:
What are your thoughts on instrumental music during church worship? [Psalm 150, Psalm 33:3, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16-17, James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 3:15, Revelation 14:2, Genesis 4:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17] |
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2023-08-29 |
Septuagint:
Caller shares his thoughts on the reliability of the Septuagint? Steve Corrects Himself: Steve corrected himself on what he said in an earlier call about a verse in the Septuagint about Psalm 68:18 paralleled to Ephesians 4:8 (in the 2nd call on Aug 29, 2023). |
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2023-08-28 |
Obeying "The Law":
How do we know which "Law" we are obligated to keep: the moral law, the Mosaic, the Levitical, or the Law of Christ? [Romans 2:13, Ephesians 5:21, Galatians, James 2:8, Galatians 3:24-27, 1 Corinthians 6:13, Romans 2:17-28, Romans 8:4]. |
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2023-08-22 |
The Flood Might Be Repeated:
Did you know the earth could be destroyed again by a flood if the Dispensationalists are correct? 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]. Choosing of Mathias: Did the disciples get ahead of God when they chose Matthias to replace Judas? [Galatians 2:7-9, Matthew 18:19, Acts 1:26]. |
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2023-08-22 |
"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]. |
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2023-08-21 |
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]. 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]. |
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2023-08-15 |
Gift of Prophecy:
Caller disagrees with Steve about his view of the modern-day gift of prophecy [Acts 2:17, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 4:11, Joel 2:28]. |
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2023-08-15 |
"Works" Defined by Paul and James:
Do you think that James is responding to Paul in Ephesians 2 and James 2 when they talk about doing "works"? [Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:14-26, Titus 2:14, Titus 3:5, Galatians 5:6, Romans 3:8, Romans 6:15]. |
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2023-08-15 |
The Death of a Child:
If a child dies when they are young, before the age of accountability, do they go to heaven? [John 3:19, Romans 1:18, Mark 10:14, Isaiah 7:16, Romans 7:8-10, Ephesians 2:5]. |
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2023-08-14 |
Teaching Children to be Perfect:
Why don't we teach our children to be perfect, rather than emphasize grace? [Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21, James 3:2]. Dietary Directives in Leviticus: Why don't we pay more attention to the dietary restrictions in Leviticus? [Deuteronomy 11:18, Matthew 18:6, Leviticus 11, Genesis 9:3-4]. |
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2023-08-11 |
Typological Fulfillments:
Doesn't the original prophetic "type" have to make sense to those immediately involved? [Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 8:8 Luke 24:45, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 2 Corinthians 3:14, Romans 16:25-26, 1 Corinthians 2:8-11, Ephesians 3:1-6, Colossians 1:26, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15]. |
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2023-08-01 |
Blessing Others:
What is meant when one "blesses" another? [Numbers 6:24-26, Ephesians 1:3] Why Twelve Children for Steve Gregg: Why did you want twelve children? |
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2023-08-01 |
Modern-Day Prophets:
What do you think about those today claiming to be modern-day prophets? [1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 12:29, Ephesians 4:11, John 11:51, 1 Samuel 18:10]. |
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2023-07-27 |
Warning About Falling Away:
Caller challenges Steve's view that a verse in 2 Peter is referring to salvation? Rec: topical lecture series "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation." [2 Peter 3:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2, John 12:32, John 6:44, Luke 15:24, Jude 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, I John 5:21, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
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2023-07-19 |
Antisemitism of Hitler:
How did Hitler become so antisemitic and why didn't the Catholic or Lutheran church do anything about it? Deceiving the "Elect": What does Matthew mean when he says even "the elect" could be deceived? [Matthew 24:24, Ephesians 6:14]. |
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2023-07-11 |
Lordship Salvation:
What is "Lordship Salvation?" [Romans 10:9, Acts 16:30-31, Ephesians 2:8-9]. |
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2023-07-10 |
Warnings About Not Evangelizing Others:
Could you talk about the warnings and directives about not evangelizing people? [Ezekiel 3:18, 1 Corinthians 9:16, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 28:19]. |
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2023-07-06 |
Sealing of the Holy Spirit:
If we knowingly deceive or refuse to forgive, will it alter the sealing of the Holy Spirit? [Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 6:14, Mark 9:42, 1 Corinthians 13, John 13:35, John 15:12-13, John 8:31-32]. |
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2023-07-05 |
Powers, Principalities & Rulers:
"Principalities, powers, and rulers" in Ephesians define against whom we should fight? Can you clarify the difference between them? [Ephesians 6:12, Titus 3:1, Daniel 10:13]. |
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2023-06-23 |
Don't Go to Bed Angry:
Can you explain the relationship or contrast between these verses about not going to bed angry? [Ephesians 4:26, Psalm 4:4, Ephesians 4:31]. |
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2023-06-21 |
Grace, Works & Obedience:
How does "works" and "obedience" relate to "grace?" How would this apply to the thief on the cross? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 7:21-23]. |
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2023-06-20 |
Selection of Books for the Bible:
How did they decide which books to keep in the Bible, like when they omitted "Nag Hammadi" (Gnostic Gospels)? Should I read these books or should I avoid them? Rec: Topical Lecture; "Authority of Scripture." [Ephesians 4:14]. |
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2023-06-15 |
1000-Year Millennial Reign:
Could you talk about the 1000-year millennial reign, especially in light of Isaiah 11 (both your view (Amillennial) and the Premillennial Dispensational view)? Rec: Verse-by-verse teaching at TheNarrowPath.com.
[Isaiah 11, Revelation 20, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1-2, Hosea 6:5, Malachi 4:2, Jeremiah 5:6, Ephesians 2:12-19, Luke 10:19, 1 John 4:4, Romans 15:12, Luke 9:31]. |
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2023-06-15 |
Old Testament View of Resurrection & Afterlife:
If all you had was the Old Testament, how would you view the resurrection and the afterlife? [Ezekiel 37, Daniel 12:2, Isaiah 26:21, Job 19:26, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:5]. The Afterlife in Scripture: Why doesn't the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, say more about the afterlife? [Psalm 23:6, 2 Timothy 1:10]. Sadducees: Did the Sadducees believe everything just ends at death - with no afterlife? |
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2023-06-07 |
Material vs Spiritual Blessings:
What do you think of a pastor saying that the everyday material provisions are not the blessings referred to in John 10:10, but spiritual blessings? [John 10:1-10, Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Ephesians 1:3, Luke 3:1. Matthew 19:23-24] Dallas Willard's Ministry: What do you think about Dallas Willard's ministry and books, like "The Divine Conspiracy" and "Renovation of the Heart?" |
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2023-06-06 |
Joy (Jesus, Others, You):
What do you think about Christian psychologists saying that the acronym JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) is wrong? They say it should be "Jesus, Yourself, and Others" last. Rec: Topical lecture; "Biblical Counsel for a Change." [Ephesians 5:28-32, John 13:34, 1 John 3:16, Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10]. |
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2023-05-31 |
Jesus Went to Hell:
Is there anything in scripture that indicates that Jesus went to hell, though it is in the creeds? [Acts 2:25-28 Psalm 16:8-11, Ephesians 4:9, Psalm 139:15, I Peter 3:19, 2 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 1:10-11]. |
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2023-05-31 |
Judas:
In Revelation 21, is Judas named as one of the apostles, and why do they say the "apostles of the Lamb? [Revelation 21:14, Acts 1, John 13:20, Ephesians 2:20]. Judas Forgiven: If Judas was predestined to betray Jesus, but he was remorseful, is it possible that Judas could've been forgiven and did not go to hell? [Matthew 26:50]. |
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2023-05-31 |
Quickened:
Do you know of anyone who has been quickened? [Ephesians 2:1-10, John 5:21]. |
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2023-05-30 |
Millennium & Peaceful Kingdom Imagery:
If the millennium is the "church age" and is equal to Isaiah's "messianic age," does the lamb, wolf, and lion peaceful imagery contine on after Jesus' return on the New Earth? [Malachi 4:2, Ephesians 2:11-22, Daniel 7:1-7, Jeremiah 5:6]. |
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2023-05-24 |
Bible Translation Evaluation (Pet Peeves):
What are some of your "pet peeves" when assessing Bible translations?[Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 4:22-24]. |
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2023-05-19 |
Eastern Orthodox Church
I am thinking of being baptized into the Eastern Orthodox Church ... would you give me your perspective. [Ephesians 2:20, Matthew 23:8, Ephesians 1:23, 1 Peter 2:5 2 Timothy 2:2]. |
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2023-05-15 |
Election (Calvinism) - "We all" and "us":
Can you help clarify who the "we all" and "us" and "you" are being addressed? Couldn't it be everyone? [Ephesians 1:4-5]. |
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2023-05-12 |
Seven Spirits:
Are the seven spirits mentioned in Revelation related to the seven gifts of the spirits? [Revelation 3:1, Revelation 1:4, Isaiah 11:2, Revelation 5:6, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:7-16]. |
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2023-05-10 |
Taking From the Gentiles:
Is Jesus talking to Gentiles in the 3rd book of John when he is talking about not taking anything from the Gentiles? [3 John 1:7, Ephesians 2:15]. Chronology of 1st, 2nd & 3rd John: What do you think the chronology of the writing of 1st, 2nd, 3rd books of John? |
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2023-04-28 |
Commands of Jesus:
Do you know of any resources or study that would teach how we should view and understand the commands of Christ? [1 Corinthians 11:1, Romans 2:15, Ephesians 5:1., Matthew 28:20]. |
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2023-04-27 |
Speaking in Tongues:
Do all believers speak in tongues? Is it required? Rec: Topical lecture; "Tongues" in the "Charisma and Character" series.[Ephesians 5:18]. |
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2023-04-26 |
After Jesus' Death-the Three Days:
Where was Jesus for those three days after death? [Luke 23:43, Psalm 16:10. Acts 2:27, Ephesians 4:9, Psalm 139:15, 1 Peter 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:10-12]. Opinions vs the Known: Why would I wonder about all the "what if" questions, if I will get to ask Jesus later? Hades: Would you explain the different compartments in Hades? [Luke 23:43]. |
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2023-04-25 |
Jew or Gentile:
Could you clarify who is Israel? Are we to behave like a Jew or Gentile? [Ephesians 2:11-18, 1 Corinthians 10:32, Acts 15]. |
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2023-04-24 |
Gifts of the Spirit:
Could you talk about the views of the Gifts of the Spirit called "Cessationism" and "Continuationism?" [1 Corinthians 12:3-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Ephesians 4:13, Acts 8:9-10, Matthew 7:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3]. |
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2023-04-18 |
Marijuana (Cannabis):
How does one compare the use of alcohol and the use of marijuana (cannabis)? [Ecclesiastes 10:19, Proverbs 3:6-7, Psalm 104:15, Ephesians 5:18]. |
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2023-04-18 |
Heaven-Better than Sex:
Caller shares her view that heaven is going to be better than any other pleasure we now know, including sex. [Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Corinthians 6:16]. |
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2023-04-18 |
"The Spirit of Wisdom":
Who is the "Spirit of Wisdom" in Ephesians 1? [Ephesians 1:17, Romans 8:15, Isaiah 11:2]. |