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Topic: Ephesians (Book)
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2023-04-17 Jesus' Authority & Limited Knowledge: Didn't Jesus already have all authority prior to the scripture that says it was given to Him? Did he have limited knowledge? [Hebrews 2:9, Ephesians 1:21, Matthew 28 :18, Daniel 7:9-10, Luke 2:52, Matthew 24:36, Philippians 2:7, Matthew 12:29].
2023-04-14 Born of Water & the Spirit: Is it possible that the "washing of the Word "in Ephesians is parallel to being "born of the water?" [John 3:4-5, Ephesians 5:26, Ezekiel 36:25-26, 1 Peter 1:22, John 15:3, Titus 3:5]
2023-04-13 Abraham's Adultery & Polygamy: Was Abraham a polygamist and an adulterer? [Ephesians 5:22-33, Deuteronomy 17:14-20].
David & Solomon's Adultery: Why wasn't David & Solomon condemned for their polygamy and adultery?
2023-04-11 Saved by Grace-Kept by Works: Are we saved by grace, and kept saved by works? {Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:14, 2 Peter 1:4, Galatians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18].
Grace: What is "grace?" [John 1:14-16, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10, Hebrews 4:16].
2023-04-10 God's Unconditional Love: Our pastor indicated that not only is God's love unconditional, but so is His salvation. Do the following verses apply to being saved from 70 AD or the judgment? [Matthew 24, Mark 13:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2, Matthew 5:43-48,, Luke 15:24, James 4:6-7, Ezekiel 33:11, John 15:13, Proverbs 13:24].
2023-04-06 Jewish Expectations About the Messiah-on the Road to Emmaus: What were the two on the Road to Emmaus expecting of the Messiah when they indicated that they thought He would redeem Israel? [Luke 24:21, Acts 1:6, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ephesians 1:7, Isaiah 10:22, Romans 9:27, Romans 9:6]
Life Span: Why do you think that the life span of humans drops so significantly after the flood? [Genesis 1:7].
2023-04-06 Non-instrumental Church of Christ: What do you think about objection to instruments to accompany singing because it wasjust David's preferences? [Amos 6:5, Ephesians 5:19-21, Colossians 3:16, James 5:13, Revelation 14:1-4, Genesis 4:20-22].
2023-03-30 "Born This Way": If a homosexual says that they were "born that way," do you address that concern, or do you simply focus on the issue of the sin? [Matthew 17:5, Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31, Matthew 16:24].
2023-03-28 "In Christ": Since you have to be "in Christ" to be saved, then how do you get to be "in Christ?" [John 15, Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:14, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 John 3:24].
2023-03-27 "Magic" vs "Mystical" in Communion: The use of the terms you used in an earlier call about communion, "magic" seemed to negate the supernatural and mystical element. [1 John 1:7, Ephesians 1:7].
Divine or Mystical in Christianity: Regarding the divine or mystical, do you think that the act of circumcision is valued equally done by a pagan or a believer?
2023-03-27 Of Another Flock: Could you explain, the passage about the "other sheep" of another flock in John 10? [John 10:16, Ephesians 2:14].
2023-03-23 Many Mansions & God's House: Caller shares insight into misunderstanding the scripture surrounding the "many mansions" in John 14, especially in the NIV translation. [John 14:1-6, John 14:23, Acts 7:48, Hebrews 3:6, 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 2:5, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Ephesians 2:19-22, John 2:16, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 2 Corinthians 6:16].
"What is that to You?": When Jesus says to Peter, "What is that to you?", does that support the early date of writing for the book of Revelation, which would suppor the Full Preterist view? [John 21:22-23].
2023-03-22 Justification by Faith or Works: Could you clarify the seeming contradiction between the verses that say we are saved by grace, but justified by works? [Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:24, James 2:19, Galatians 5:6, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 3:7, Titus 2:14, Luke 6:45-46, Matthew 7:21].
2023-03-21 Gift of "Teaching": Is "teaching" a stand alone gift, or must it be linked only to being a pastor? A friend of mine questions your gift of "teaching" and says that would only be the case if you are part of a "five-fold" ministry? [Ephesians 4:11-14, Hebrews 5:12, 1 Corinthians 12:28f, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 12:].
2023-03-15 Political & Government Oppression: What did Jesus suggest for handling political or governmental oppression and controversy, particularly in love? [1 Corinthians 5:12-13, John 5, Mark 7:9, Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 28:19, Daniel 7:14, Philippians 2:11, John 8:32, Ephesians 4:15].
2023-03-13 Relationships Between Nations (Governments): Do the rules about interpersonal relationship relate to the relationships between nations? [Romans 13:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:4-15, James 4:17, Matthew 5:44, Mark 12:31].
Just War: Does the Bible support just war or pacifism? [2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 5:44, Mark 12:31].
2023-03-09 "Pleading of the Blood": What is the application of "pleading the blood" for a believer today? [Revelation 12:11, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7].
2023-03-08 Judgment for Unbelievers: What are unbelievers judged on after they die? The Ten Commandments? [Ephesians 5:1, John 12:48, Romans 2:5-10, 2 Corintians 5:10, Matthew 16:27, 1 Peter 1:17, Romans 20:13].
2023-03-03 House (Mansions) in Heaven: When the Bible talks about "preparing a house" for us in heaven, how? [John 14:2-3, John 2, John 14:23, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:20-22,1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 3:6, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Corinthians 12:18, Acts 10:15, 1 John 1:7-9].
2023-03-03 New Apostolic Reformation (NAR, Bethel Movement): What do you think about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR, Bethel Movement)? [Ephesians 4:11, Acts 4:33, 1 Corinthians 12].
2023-02-21 Disagreement or Unity in Doctrine: Is there any scripture that suggests that there can be disagreements about some of our doctrines? [1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians 4:13].
Calvinism is Evil: Do you think that Calvinism is evil because it distorts the character of God having come from Gnosticism, such as James White saying that rape is from God?
2023-02-21 Saved by Faith Alone: As a new believer seeking truth, it seems like we are saved by "faith alone" or is works part of it also? [Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 5:21, Romans 10:9].
2023-02-02 The Gifts: What is your understanding of the passage about gifts in Ephesians 4? [Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12].
Maturing Body of Christ: Is the "Body of Christ" mature? [1 Corinthians 3:1-4, Ephesians 4:13].
2023-02-02 The Gifts: What is your understanding of the passage about gifts in Ephesians 4? [Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12].
Maturing Body of Christ: Is the "Body of Christ" mature? [1 Corinthians 3:1-4, Ephesians 4:13].
2023-01-23 Losing One's Salvation: Does the "sealing" of the Holy Spirit in Ephesians mean that one cannot leave Christ or lose their salvation? [Ephesians 4:30, 1 John 4:13, Luke 15:24, 1 Peter 2:5, John 15:7].
Day of Redemption: Is the "Day of Redemption" referring to the corporate body at the resurrection? [Romans 8:23].
2023-01-23 Jesus' Miracles as Object Lessons: Would you review the parallel between Jesus' miracles and the related object lessions? [Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 1:5-6, Isaiah 3:7, Matthew 9:6, Luke 5:25, John 2:7-11, John 15:1-5, John 8:12, John 9:39-41, John 6:11, John 6:48, John 11:25].
Given a "Measure of Faith:" What is meant by "each is given a measure of faith" as I don't want to take it in a Calvinistic way. So, is it about the giving of gifts? [Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 12:3-8].
2023-01-18 Evangelizing in the New Testament: Did Paul and the disciples ever tell converts that they should go out and evangelize? [Ephesians 4:11, John 11:51, Romans 12:5-8, 1 Peter 3:1, Acts 2:41-43, Acts 4:33].
2023-01-17 Future for Jews or "Israel": Caller disagrees with Steve about the future of "Israel" in God's plan, believing that Jews (Israel) has a different or special role in the future. [Galatians 3:28, Isaiah 2:1-4, Zechariah 8:23, Jeremiah 49:6, Romans 11:15, Hebrews 12:22, Ephesians 2:11-22].
2023-01-11 Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): Can you explain why you think that we are not "eternally secure", as I disagree with you based on Ephesians about being sealed by the Holy Spirit. [Ephesians 1:13, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 15:6, Romans 11:22, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 3:12, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2].
Living Like the Devil: Should we not help those who "live like the devil" all week, but do know God, learn to live better? [1John 2:4, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Acts 17:11].
2023-01-10 "Carry a Sword": Would you give me your take on Jesus telling the disciples to first to "not take a sword", then later to "take one" with them? [Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:52, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Isaiah 53:12, Mark 15:28.
2023-01-06 Seated in Heavenly Places: What is the significance of us being "seated with Him in heavenly places"? [Ephesians 2:6, Romans 8:30, Romans 9:30, Ephesians 2:11-22].
2023-01-04 Great White Throne Judgment: Are there two different jugments-"Great White Throne Judgment" and the "Bema Seat" held at different times? [John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, Revelation 20:5-6, Revelation 20:13, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:2, Colossians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, 2 Timothy 4:1].
2023-01-03 Love One Another: Did Jesus Christ commands us to love one another and why would it be such an important commandment? [Ephesians 5:1, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 5:22, Romans 5:5, Romans 13:8-10].
2022-12-30 Marriage-a Good Thing: Why is traditional marriage a good thing and worth defending? And why is it under attack? [Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 5:2, Matthew 19:4, Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:25, Hebrews 8:2, Matthew 19:9].
2022-12-20 Amillennial vs Dispensational: Is Amillennialism, by definition, not Dispensational?
Theologian, Spiros Zodhiates What do you know of the work of Spiros Zodhiates?
Charismatic vs Cessationist (Filling of the Holy Spirit): Can you clarify the definition of "Charismatics" and if it involves a "second work of grace?" Recommended topical lectures; "Charisma and Character." [Acts 8-9, Acts 19, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4, John 20:22, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 5:18].
2022-12-20 Grace Is grace free? [Romans 4:4].
Faith & Grace: Do we supply the faith, and God supplies the grace? [Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:8-9].
2022-12-19 Wisdom in Decision-making: What decisions are the best ones on which to "wait on God" or does God step-in when necessary and intercede if He wishes? [Ephesians 5:17, Proverbs 3:5-6].
Contrary to Counsel: Is it still your own responsibility to make your best judgment regarding a decision regardless of a Christian leader's counsel? [Psalm 1:1].
2022-12-15 The Twelve & the Great Commission: Wasn't Jesus talking to the twelve, rather than us, when he commanded them to go teach everything He commanded? [Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Timothy 6, 1 Corinthians 15, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 4, Matthew 15:24, John 10:16, Romans 10:12, John 14-16, Matthew 19:28].
2022-12-14 Calvinist-"Dead Men Can't Respond": Since dead people can't do anything until they are brought back to life, how would you respond to a Calvinist that argues this? [Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:13, Luke 15:11-32].
2022-12-06 Disagreement; "2 Sticks" & "Dry Bones" Prophecy & Eschatology: Are you are stretching to reach your view of some of these prophetic scriptures having been fulfilled? [Ezekiel 37-39, Isaiah 11:11, John 8:32, Ezra 9:8, Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 2:11-15, Ezekiel 37:24, Ezekiel 37:11, Matthew 23:39, 2 Corinthians 3:15, Luke 24:45].
2022-11-22 Creation of Earth: Affirmation of the creation of the earth in six days. [Genesis 1].
Predestination (Chosen): If one doesn't believe in "predestination" then, what about Paul being chosen in Acts 9? [Acts 9:15-16, I Peter 1:20, Romans 8:29, I John 3:2, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:23].
2022-11-17 Church Membership: What do you think of claims that church membership is required by scripture? [Matthew 18, Hebrews 13:17, I Corinthians 12:13, Acts 2:41-47, Ephesians 4:25].
2022-11-17 Music in the Church: Do you think that there is a place for music in church? [Psalm 150, Ephesians 5:19, James 5:13, Colossians 3:16].
2022-11-17 The Mystery-Christ & His Bride: Isn't the mystery to which the Apostle Paul refers, actually about when Jesus left his parents to join His bride (the church). [Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32, Matthew 19:4-6].
2022-11-17 Mind of Christ: Where does it say that we will have "the mind of Christ" in the new earth? [I Corinthians 2:16, 2 Corinthians 13:18, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23].
2022-11-08 Righteousness & "Means of Grace": How do we engage in "righteous" acts and apply the "means of grace'? [I John 3:7, John 1:14-16, Luke 4:22, Ephesians 4:29, I Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 12:9].
2022-11-08 Canon of Scripture & Prophecy: Why is the canon of scripture closed if the gift of prophecy is so valued as a gift? [I Corinthians 14:1, I Thessalonians 5:20, I Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 4:11, Acts 21:9, John 13:20, I Corinthians 14:29, Acts 21:11, I Corinthians 14:3].
2022-11-01 Church Membership: What do you think of a pastor who says that people have to become members of a church, and that the early church was not really all the Christians in one town? [Ephesians 4:1-4].
2022-10-27 First to Heaven: Who was the first person to go to heaven after Jesus' death, Enoch or the thief? [Ephesians 4:8].
2022-10-26 The Identity of Satan (Serpent): When Satan (the serpent) was cursed in the garden, does it gives us a clue to who he was? [Revelation 12:7-9, Genesis 3:15, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14].
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