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2022-05-17 Jacob Wrestling with the Angel of the Lord: Why did the "angel of the Lord" wrestle with Jacob all night, when he could've beaten him at any time? [Genesis 32:30, Genesis 28:20, Genesis 33:20].
2022-05-16 Ezekiel Has Not Happened: Isn't it proof that Ezekiel has not yet happened, because of the mention of the city, Hemenah, that has not existed yet? [Ezekiel 39:16, Ezekiel 39:22, Ezekiel 38-39].
United States in Ezekiel: Did you know that the United States is in Ezekiel?
2022-05-10 Satan Hates Christians: Does Satan hate Christians? [John 8:44, Job 1-2].
Satan as a Tester: Didn't you say that Satan was created as a tempter?
Satan Thrown into the Lake of Fire: If Satan was created to be a tester, then why would God throw Him in the Lake of Fire? Would this be against the character of God? Revelation 20:15].
2022-05-06 Satan Bound, but Yet a Roaring Lion: When Jesus said He bound the "strongman", is it contradictory to other verses, like he is like a "roaring lion" and later, Satan will be sealed up? [Matthew 12:29, I Peter 5:8, Revelation 20:3, Matthew 28:18].
Loving Your Enemies: How do I love my enemies when they are doing such heinous things, like killing innocent babies? [Psalm 139].
2022-05-04 Jesus on the White Horse: Could you talk about when Jesus will come back on a white horse? Is this symbolic? [Revelation 19:11, Zechariah 10:3, Revelation 17:14].
2022-04-28 Artificial Intelligence: Is it possible for artificial intelligence to become greater than its creator?
Iron & Clay Symbolism & Artificial Intelligence: Does the mixture of iron and clay in Daniel symbolizing artificial intellgence mixed with human, and possibly related to the vaccine, etc.? [Daniel 2:43].
2022-04-26 "Ark of the Covenant" as Symbol for Mary: Could you talk about how the Ark of the Covenant is interpreted by Catholics as representative of Mary, and what the typology would likely be correct? [Revelation 11:19, Psalm 40:8].
2022-04-05 Foot Washing: What is the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? [John 13:4].
The Prodigal Son's Portion of the Estate: How was the portion of the inheritance of the Prodigal Son determined? [Luke 15:11-32].
2022-03-31 Millennium Not Literal: Why do you think the the "Millennium" is not literal, but symbolic? [Revelation 20, Deuteronomy 1:11, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 84:10, 2 Peter 3:8, Psalm 50:10, Matthew 12:28, Psalm 90:4, Job 42:12, Genesis 20:16].
Literal Numbers Used in Revelation: Are not literal numbers used in Revelation, like the seven churches?
2022-03-31 Millennium Not Literal: Why do you think the the "Millennium" is not literal, but symbolic? [Revelation 20, Deuteronomy 1:11, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 84:10, 2 Peter 3:8, Psalm 50:10, Matthew 12:28, Psalm 90:4, Job 42:12, Genesis 20:16].
Literal Numbers Used in Revelation: Are not literal numbers used in Revelation, like the seven churches?
2022-03-25 Peter's Denial of Christ: Why did Peter deny Christ even when he had been told he would?
Origins of Marriage: How did the origins of marriage being a picture of Christ and the churchdevelop since there were no witnesses of Adam & Eve? [Ephesians 5:32].
2022-03-18 Eschatology & Politics in Judges (Daniel, Isaiah): Atheist asks-Is there any eschatological or current political application to the Old Testament story of Ehud? [Judges 3].
Determining Biblical History from Parables & Allegories: From an atheist-How does one determine the difference between actual Biblical history, allegory, fables, parables, etc.?
Atheist Questions Authenticity of Scripture: Atheist challenges that various religious groups differ dramatically in their opinions of the meanings in scripture, asserts that the Bible is false, and challenges how one determines the correct interpretation of scripture.
2022-03-17 1000 years: Are there any places in scripture where the 1000 years is actually, literally 1000 years? [Revelation 20, Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8].
"One Hour" & "One Day" in Scripture: Are the uses of one hour, or one day, in scripture, always literal? [Revelation 18:8].
2022-03-17 1000 years: Are there any places in scripture where the 1000 years is actually, literally 1000 years? [Revelation 20, Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8].
"One Hour" & "One Day" in Scripture: Are the uses of one hour, or one day, in scripture, always literal? [Revelation 18:8].
2022-03-16 Moses Not Allowed to Enter the Promised Land: Is there spiritual ramification we should draw from Moses being able to see the promised land, but was not allowed to enter it?
2022-03-08 Defining Amillennialism: Do you agree with this definition of "Amillennialism"? [Revelation 5:6, Psalm 90:4, Revelation 20].
2022-03-07 Ezekiel's Visions; Gog & Magog: Has Ezekiel's visions in chapters 37-39 been fulfilled already?
2022-02-25 The Two Witnesses in Revelation: Who do you believe the two witnesses are in the book of Revelation? Recommends Verse-by-Verse lectures. [Revelation 11:3].
2022-02-25 Why Circumcision?: Could you talk about why circumcision in particular was commanded? [Genesis 17, Genesis 12, Galatians 3:16, Jeremiah 4:4, Philippians 3:3 Romans 2:28-29].
The 8th Day for Circumcision: Is there any significance to the 8th day directive relative to circumcision?
2022-02-25 Why Circumcision?: Could you talk about why circumcision in particular was commanded? [Genesis 17, Genesis 12, Galatians 3:16, Jeremiah 4:4, Philippians 3:3 Romans 2:28-29].
The 8th Day for Circumcision: Is there any significance to the 8th day directive relative to circumcision?
2022-02-24 Meat from the Sacrifices: In the Old Testament, what did that do with all that meat after the animal sacrifices?
Babylon as the Internet: What do you think about Babylon being the internet?
2022-02-23 Symbolism in Scripture: How does one recognize when something depicted in scripture means something more symbolically? [I Corinthians 10:4, John 3:14, Matthew 12:40, I Corinthians 9:9, I Timothy 5:18, Deuteronomy 25:4].
2022-02-21 Beast with Two Horns: Who is the beast who has two horns and a mouth like a dragon? [Revelation 13:11].
2022-02-17 House Left Desolate: Could the house in Matthew 23 be also about the people of Israel, rather than just the temple? [Matthew 23:38, Luke 1:35].
2022-02-17 Significance of Names in the Bible: Could you talk about the significance of the various names used in the Bible? Some are explained, but what about others? [Matthew 1].
Jesus' Name Contradiction: How does one view the seeming contradiction with the name of Jesus being to be Emmanuel, but also Jesus? [Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:21, Jeremiah 23:5, Exodus 34:6-7].
2022-01-28 Contradiction in Creation of Man: Is there a contradiction in Genesis when it says that male and female were created, but then later, He creates Eve? [Genesis 1-2].
Enough Room in New Jerusalem?: Are all the believers going to live in the New Jerusalem, as there doesn't look like there is enough room for them? [Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 12:23, Galatians 4:26, Revelation 21:9].
2022-01-21 Christian Extremism: Letter from listener shares concern with the overlooked symbolism in scripture and extreme Christian fundamentalism. [Hebrews 11:17-19, James 2:21-22].
2022-01-14 God's Plan: What is God up to? What is His overall plan? [Genesis 1:26, Luke 19:10, Matthew 18:11].
Purpose of "The Law": What is the point of "The Law"? [Galatians 3:24-26].
2022-01-14 Genesis-Literal, Historical, or Symbolic: Would you trust someone who starts out saying that one doesn't need to take Genesis or historically? [Genesis 1].
Is God Blessed?: Is God blessed in Himself? [Genesis 6:6].
2022-01-07 Parable of the Wedding Feast: who is the man in the "Parable of the Wedding Feast", who is not wearing the proper clothes? [Matthew 22:11, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21].
Levirate Marriage: When a man was to raise up the upspring for his dead brother, how could that actually work? [Matthew 22:24].
2022-01-07 Symbolism of the book of Revelation: Is all of the book of Revelation symbolic, or just some of it? [Revelation].
"Jezebel Spirit": Is it correct to say that a woman has a "Jezebel spirit"? [Revelation 2:20].
Steve Gregg's Church Attendance: Are you part of a church group that meets regularly?
2022-01-07 Symbolism of the book of Revelation: Is all of the book of Revelation symbolic, or just some of it? [Revelation].
"Jezebel Spirit": Is it correct to say that a woman has a "Jezebel spirit"? [Revelation 2:20].
Steve Gregg's Church Attendance: Are you part of a church group that meets regularly?
2022-01-06 1000-Year Reign: Could you explain the 1000-year reign (Millennium) and the New Earth? [Revelation 20:7-9, 2 Thessalonians 1:9].
2022-01-05 The 24 Elders in Revelation: Who are the 24 elders in Revelation?
The 24 Elders as the Church: What do you think about the idea that the original texts disagree with the interpretation of the word "us", rather than "them" or "men". [Revelation 5:9-10].
2022-01-05 The 24 Elders in Revelation: Who are the 24 elders in Revelation?
The 24 Elders as the Church: What do you think about the idea that the original texts disagree with the interpretation of the word "us", rather than "them" or "men". [Revelation 5:9-10].
2022-01-03 "Babylon the Great" & America: Some say that “Babylon the Great” is representative of America. What do you think about that?
Martin Luther Wanted to Delete the Book of James: Did Martin Luther want to take the book of James out of the Bible because it did not support the “gospel of grace”? [Romans 6:1, Galatians 5:6, Genesis 15:6]
2022-01-03 The Good Seed: Was the good seed in the “Parable of the Sower" that fell on the good ground, the only one that was ultimately saved ? [Matthew 13].
Repentance for Salvation: Is repentance of sin necessary for salvation? [Romans 10:9-10].
2021-12-31 Symbolism and Promises to Israel Regarding the Land: As a Dispensationalist, I believe the Bible should be taken more literally, so didn't God make certain promises about the land to Israel that need to be fulfilled? [Genesis 17:8, Romans 9, Galatians 4:28, Romans 4:13, Galatians 3:16, Leviticus 18:25-28, Deuteronomy 28:15, Deuteronomy 28:46, Deuteronomy 28:63-64, Joshua 21:45, Psalm 2:8].
2021-12-22 Mark of the Beast: Can someone be fooled into accepting the "mark of the beast"?
"Mark of the Beast" & "Mark of God": Doesn't it seem like no one ever refers to the "Mark of God" when they refer to the "Mark of the Beast"? [Revelation 13:16-17 Revelation 14:1, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Romans 6:16].
The Symbolism of the Gematria: Is the Gematria (666) symbolic of a name?
2021-12-22 Mark of the Beast: Can someone be fooled into accepting the "mark of the beast"?
"Mark of the Beast" & "Mark of God": Doesn't it seem like no one ever refers to the "Mark of God" when they refer to the "Mark of the Beast"? [Revelation 13:16-17 Revelation 14:1, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Romans 6:16].
The Symbolism of the Gematria: Is the Gematria (666) symbolic of a name?
2021-12-17 Symbolism of "Branch" & "Vine": Could you explain the parallel scripture makes between Jesus as both the vine and branch? [Zechariah 3:8. Jeremiah 23:5, John 15:5, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 53:2].
"Seven Eyes" Symbolism: What does the "seven eyes" symbolize in scripture?
2021-12-17 Symbolism of "Branch" & "Vine": Could you explain the parallel scripture makes between Jesus as both the vine and branch? [Zechariah 3:8. Jeremiah 23:5, John 15:5, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 53:2].
"Seven Eyes" Symbolism: What does the "seven eyes" symbolize in scripture?
2021-12-17 First and Second Resurrection Symbolism: What do you think about scripture that discusses the first and secon resurrections? [Revelation 20:4, Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:24-29, John 6:40, Daniel 12, Daniel 7, Revelation 19, Revelation 11:8, Revelation 11:4, Zechariah 4:2-14].
2021-12-10 Symbolism of the Book of Revelation: What is the significance of the symbolism of the "lake of fire" and the throwing of the beast in the lake? [Revelation 19:20, Revelation 6, Revelation 20].
Revelation & AD 70: Do you understand Revelation 19 from AD 70 to the end of the world?
2021-12-03 Symbolism of Fire: What does the "fire" in the scripture about "wood, hay and stubble", represent in I Corinthians 3? [I Corinthians 3:15].
2021-11-15 Hell, Hades & the Lake of Fire: Can you help me understand Hades (or hell) better, if hell is thrown into the Lake of Fire? [Revelation 20:14-15, 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 6:7-8].
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].
2021-10-29 Walls and Gates in Heaven: Why does heaven have walls around it with gates? Is it to keep someone out or someone in? [Revelation 21:12-14, Isaiah 60:18].
2021-10-26 The Kings & The Little Horn: Could you tell me who the "ten kings" and the "Little Horn" are in Daniel 7? [Daniel 7:24].
2021-10-22 Sacrifices & Offerings in Old Testament: Could you talk about the different kinds of offerings from Leviticus and what the significance may have been?
Priests & the Sacrifices: Were the priests making sacrifices every day of the year, rather than just on the Day of Atonement?
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