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Topic: Symbolic (Figurative)
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2021-10-21 Ezekiel's Temple: Do you think that Ezekiel's Temple is physical or symbolic? Recommended; Article found at Matthew713.com [Hebrews 8-9, Ezekiel 40-48, Ezekiel 43:10-11].
2021-10-18 The Fall of Satan & Adam: Is there any support of the idea that Satan and Adam fell at the same time? [Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
Satan's Origin: Where do you think Satan came from? [I John 3:8].
Sodom & Babylon Symbolism: Is Sodom and Babylon being paralleled indicate how important symbolism is in scripture? [Revelation 11:8, Hosea 11:1].
2021-10-18 Satan & Lucifer: Caller supports the idea that Satan is established in Isaiah and Ezekiel. [Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
2021-10-13 Ezekiel's Prophesy Fulfilled: Has any of the prophecy in Ezekiel been fulfilled yet? [Ezekiel 38-39, Isaiah 34, Daniel 11].
2021-10-11 Sin Personified: Who is "Sin"? Is it sin, or is it a person in Genesis 4? [Genesis 4:7, Romans 5:17-21 , Revelation 6:8, Revelation 20:14].
Cain and Eve- "Desire for" and "Rule Over": What does it mean when it says, "If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him"and earlier ."Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” in Genesis 3-4? [Genesis 3:16, I Timothy 2:14].
Adam's Failure to Rule: If Adam had not sinned, would he have ruled over the earth and even over the serpent?
2021-10-01 The Eucharist (Communion): Do you think that The Eucharist is really the sharing of His word, even in such a discussion we are having right now? [John 6, John 2, John 3, John 11, John 6:63, John 6:40, John 6:54, Deuteronomy 16:3, I Corinthians 11:27].
2021-09-30 The Little Horn & Islam: Is the image in Daniel referring to the "The Little Horn", possibly symbolic for Islam? [Daniel 7:25].
2021-09-29 Parable of the Wedding Feast: Would you comment on meaning of the parable of the wedding feast, and the inappropriate garments? [Matthew 22:11, Matthew 16:24].
Parable of the Bridesmaids (Ten Virgins): Could you explain the parable of the bridesmaids (ten virgins) and the meaning of the lamp oil? [Matthew 25].
Parable of the Bridesmaids: Do you think that the lamp in this parable is the same as the lamp (churches) in Revelation? [Matthew 25, Revelation 1:4-18].
2021-09-27 Age of the Earth: Do you know for a fact that the earth is 6,000 years old and where that is in the Bible? [Genesis 5, Genesis 11].
The Two Witnesses: Could you talk about your understanding of the "two witnesses" as the church? [Revelation 11, 2 Corinthians 13:1].
2021-09-22 Three Days: Is the number in the "three days" significant in the stories of Jonah and the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb?
Thief Today in Paradise: Since Jesus told the thief that he would be with Him "today" in paradise, but yet He was not going to be there for 3 days, how do you harmonize this? [Luke 23:43].
2021-09-22 "The Little Horn" & the Papacy: Could you help me with the parallel between the "Little Horn" and the papacy? [Daniel 7].
"Little Horn" as Future Antichrist: If you were talking with Dispensationalists about the "Little Horn" not being a future Antichrist, would you say it was the papacy, or just that you don't know? [Daniel 7, 2 Thessalonians 2:7].
2021-09-17 Satan & Symbolism in Ezekiel: Are the references to the King and Prince in Ezekiel 28 the same people? [Ezekiel 28:2, Ezekiel 28:12, Ezekiel 31:9, Ezekiel 31:3].
2021-09-16 Satan Able to Tempt People After the Millennium: What do you think about those that think that Satan will be able to tempt people following the millennium? [Revelation 20:9, Mark 3:27, John 12:31, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].
2021-09-14 The Nature of Parables: Could you clarify the nature of parables and what manner they are used? [Matthew 13].
2021-09-08 Dispensationalism Untrue: Is it not true that the Dispensational view of the end times can't be true because of the Daniel symbolism and when the Roman Empire fell? [Daniel 2, Daniel 7].
2021-08-27 The Millennium: What do you think "The Millennium" is referring to, if it is not literally 1000 years? [Matthew 12:28, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20].
Jewish Feasts Symbolize Christ & His Ministry: Some Christians believe that the holidays in the Old Testament are symbolic of Christ and His ministry. Do you think so? [Leviticus 23].
2021-08-27 The Millennium: What do you think "The Millennium" is referring to, if it is not literally 1000 years? [Matthew 12:28, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20].
Jewish Feasts Symbolize Christ & His Ministry: Some Christians believe that the holidays in the Old Testament are symbolic of Christ and His ministry. Do you think so? [Leviticus 23].
2021-08-24 The Millennium is Literal-or Not: Is not the burden of proof on the one who claims that the millennium is not literal? [Revelation 20, Romans 8:19-23, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 22:3].
2021-08-19 Jim & Elisabeth Elliot: Did you ever get a chance to meet Elisabeth Elliot? Recommended Book: "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot"
Old Testament Significance: Since we are not under the law anymore, then what is the significance of the Old Testament to us today? [Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:13, I Corinthians 9:9, I Timothy 5:18].
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].
2021-07-29 Two Witnesses in Revelation: Could you help me understand the two witnesses in Revelation? Recommended lecture on Revelation verse-by-verse, Chapter 11. [Revelation 11:3-13].
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].
2021-07-26 Sealing Up Revelation & the Seven Thunders: Could you clarify your position on the Seven Thunders and John being told to not seal the prophecy up? [Revelation 10-13, Revelation 22:10-11].
2021-07-23 The Significance of "Types" in the Old Testament: Do you think that Moses understood the significance of striking the rock, as did Abraham understood the significance of the sacrifice of Isaac? [Numbers 20:8-11, Genesis 22:14, John 11, John 11:50, John 18:14, I Corinthians 10:4, I Peter 1:10-12, Romans 16:26, I Corinthians 2:10].
2021-07-14 The Mark of the Beast Being Forced on Us: Could you clarify what you understand about the possibility of the "Mark of the Beast" being forced upon us? [Revelation 13:16, Revelation 14:19, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 24, Revelation 14:1].
Mark of the Beast: So you don't think that the "Mark of the Beast" is something physical, but a matter of the heart?
2021-07-14 The Mark of the Beast Being Forced on Us: Could you clarify what you understand about the possibility of the "Mark of the Beast" being forced upon us? [Revelation 13:16, Revelation 14:19, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 24, Revelation 14:1].
Mark of the Beast: So you don't think that the "Mark of the Beast" is something physical, but a matter of the heart?
2021-07-14 Analogy for the Trinity: What is your favorite analogy or metaphor for the Trinity (egg, H2O, or triangle)?
2021-07-14 Mark of the Beast: Are you saying that the "Mark of the Beast" is non-literal?
Not Being Able to Buy or Sell (Boycott): How would the not being able to buy or sell, if the "Mark of the Beast" is not literal?
2021-07-14 Mark of the Beast: Isn't the ash on the forehead and hands on Ash Wednesday a mark of the Catholic Church a symbol for the "Mark of the Beast"?
2021-07-01 The Word "Thorn" in Scripture: What did the word "thorn" typically mean in scripture? Some say it refers to people rather than illness. [2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 4:13-15].
"Thorn" as a Symbol for People: Are there other places in the Bible where the word "thorn" is used that it does not mean illness, but people? [Genesis 3:18].
2021-07-01 The Word "Thorn" in Scripture: What did the word "thorn" typically mean in scripture? Some say it refers to people rather than illness. [2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 4:13-15].
"Thorn" as a Symbol for People: Are there other places in the Bible where the word "thorn" is used that it does not mean illness, but people? [Genesis 3:18].
2021-07-01 Rider on the White Horse: Could you talk about the rider on the white horse in Revelation and if you think it is possible that the rider is a forerunner to Christ's coming? [Revelation 6:2, Revelation 19].
2021-06-28 Wedding Feast Parable-Improper Clothing: Could you clarify the meaning of the parable of wedding Feast when the "friend" isn't wearing the proper clothing, and then is rejected? [Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 13:47-52]
2021-06-25 "Kings of the East" Prophesy & Current Events: Current events of China becoming more significant seems to relate tp prophesy and the ideas that the "kings of the east" will gain power. Would you comment? [Revelation 16:12-15, Revelation 9, Revelation 11:8, Isaiah 1].
2021-06-24 Symbolism in Scripture: Why does the Bible have so many symbolic references, instead of just explaining directly what is meant?
2021-06-09 Fire Symbolizing the Holy Spirit: Is the fire referred in Matthew 3, symbolic for the Holy Spirit? [Matthew 3:11].
2021-06-03 Literal Events in the Bible Stories: Am I supposed to take the stories of Samson catching 300 foxes and killing 1000 men, literally, as with the descriptions of the events of the plagues, etc.? [Judges 15:4-15, Exodus 7:22].
2021-06-03 Satan Bound, but Still Casting out Demons: If Satan has already been bound, how there can still be the casting out of demons after Christ came? [Revelation 20, Revelation 12, Matthew 12:36, Isaiah 49:6, Colossians 2:15, Luke 11:22, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 28:18].
2021-05-27 Wearing Crosses: Do you think that those who wear crosses are caught up in idolatry?
2021-05-21 Sabbath Keeping: As a Sabbath Keeper, I applaud your presentation of the alternate view, so can you help me understand your perspective on these verses? [Leviticus 23, Romans 14:5, Colossians 2:16-17, Proverbs 27:17, I Corinthians 9:21, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 8:13, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 3:17, Galatians 5:4, Matthew 15:11].
Feasts & Sabbath Keeping: Could you comment on this verse on celebrating the feasts and days of unleaven bread in light of Sabbath keeping? [I Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 13:6, Galatians 5:9].
2021-05-17 Symbolism & The Millennium in Scripture: Caller disagrees with Steve about his stance on when to use symbolic or literal interpretation, particularly in regard to The Millennium. [Revelation 20, I Thessalonians 4:14, Revelation 11-12, Revelation 19, Psalm 50:10, Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8].
2021-05-14 The Human Conscience: What is the conscience? Is it a moral code ingrained in us from God? [Hebrews 5:14].
Common Sense & Literal Interpretation: Does it not seem like common sense to take things literally, unless something can't be taken literally, as with the millennium? [Revelation 20, Psalm 90:4, Psalm 50:10, Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Peter 3:8].
2021-04-28 Cursed Fig Tree: How does the story of the cursed fig tree and Israel relate to one another? [Mark 11:12-25], Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 21:43].
2021-04-22 Seeing Ourselves in Bible Story: The video series called "American Gospel" made the statement that people should see themselves in the Bible stories, such as David overcoming a giant?
Korah author of Psalm: How is it that the Sons of Korah could have written Psalms, when he was so evil and killed by God?
2021-04-19 New or Old Earth and the Age of Stars: Could you talk about the discrepancy between the estimated age of creation, earth and stars in the literal view of Genesis, vs a more symbolic view, and in contrast to those in science? [Genesis 1-11].
2021-03-29 Leaven and The Passover Feast: Could you help me with the passage about leaven and if we should be celebrate the Passover Feast? [I Corinthians 5:7-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 4:10, Galatians 5:4].
2021-03-18 "Seeker Friendly" Churches: Are "seeker friendly" churches unbiblical?
Jesus Spoke in Parables: Why did Jesus speak to His crowds in parables, so they would not really understand? [Mark 4:34].
2021-03-18 Does Hell Exist?: Is hell an actual place, or a state of mind, and how would you help someone that doesn't believe in hell, change their mind? [Matthew 13:42, 2 Peter 2:4-5, Revelation 20:15, James 3:6, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4, Luke 16:22, I Peter 3:20-21].
2021-03-15 Millennial Kingdom: How can one interpret this verse in Isaiah, if it is not referring to the millennium? [Isaiah 65:17-20].
2021-03-15 Struggling with Repentance & Being Forgiven: Caller suggests that one read Acts 2:38, if they are struggling with repentance [Acts 2:38].
Lamb's Book of Life: What do you think is written on the back of the "Lamb's Book of Life"? [Revelation 5:1, Revelation 3, Revelation 6, Matthew 23:32],
Book of Life: When is the "Book of Life" opened? [Revelation 20:12].
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