Go to The Narrow Path Ministry Topic: Mature (Maturity) |
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2024-04-05 |
Divisions Among Believers: Why do Christians disagree and divide over so many things? [2 Timothy 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4]. Satan (Devil): Why do people talk about the devil so much? Should we not be talking about God? |
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2024-02-01 |
Backsliders Not Allowed to Return to Christ: If you backslide, can you come back and repent? [Jeremiah 3:11-25, John 10:27-29, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 6:1, James 5:19-20, Galatians 6:7]. |
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2023-11-20 |
Progress After Death: Do you think that we (our souls) continue to progress toward holiness after death? [1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 1 Corinthians 6:20]. Free Will After Death: Will we have free will in heaven? |
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2023-10-11 |
Christian Growth: Do you think that most Christians go through Romans 7 (struggles) before moving on to Romans 8 (walking in the spirit)? [Romans 7-8, Galatians 5:16]. Already Forgiven (No Repentance Needed): Do you think that repentance is still needed after one becomes a Christian (like Bob George suggests)? [1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:7]. |
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2023-10-05 |
Fruit of the Spirit's Development: Does developing the "fruit of the spirit" take a long time, or can they be evident immediately. Reference to "Spirit-led Living In An Upside-down World, by Stephen E. Strange. [Romans 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 3:18]. |
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2023-09-18 |
The Departure of the Holy Spirit: What would happen if the Holy Spirit would leave us? [1 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 3:17]. |
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2023-06-28 |
"Putting the Past Behind" & "High-calling": What "past" is suggested that we put behind us? And what is the "high-calling" of Christ? [Philippians 3:10-14, Philippians 3:4-10]. |
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2023-05-25 |
"That Which is Perfect Comes": Why does Paul stick in the comment about "that which is perfect comes, now seeing darkly in a mirror, and being fully known" in the middle of the Love chapter? [1 Corinthians 13:9-12]. Strange Lips &Tongues: Could you comment on 1 Corinthians 14, and the use of tongues ....[1 Corinthians 14:21, Isaiah 28:11-12, 1 Corinthians 14:2-5, 1 Corinthians 14:28]. |
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2023-05-12 |
Fruit of the Spirit (Maturing & Patience): How do I get more fruit in my life? [Galatians 5:22-23, John 16:1-2, Psalm 1:3, Mark 4:1-20, 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 6:7-9]. |
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2023-05-01 |
Holding Back from God: Can I hold reservations or a plan B, if I am skeptical that God will be there for me and meet my need, and still be found acceptable to God? [Philippians 3:14-15]. |
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2023-03-28 |
Forgiveness Not Owed to Repentant Sinners: Does Joel 2 suggest that God may not forgive repentent sinners? [Joel 2:13-14, Jeremiah 11:14]. "Carnal" or "Carnality" in Scripture: Is "carnal" a word used in scripture? [Romans 7:14, Romans 8:5-6, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3]. |
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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]. |
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2023-01-16 |
Inappropriate Remarks from a Pastor: Are inappropriate and immature remarks from a pastor good reason to think he is not qualified to pastor? |
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2022-12-08 |
"Carnal" Christians: Would you clarify the meaning of "Carnal" Christians, and how it relates to salvation and losing one's faith? [I Corinthians 3:1, Romans 8:6-11]. Lost Loved Ones: How much should we be witnessing to or pressuring our loved ones who seems to have strayed from the faith? [Matthew 10:16, 1 John 2:4]. |
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2022-10-28 |
"The Mind of Christ": How does the having the "mind of Christ" actually work? [I Corinthians 2:6-16, I Corinthians 3:1-3, Luke 24:35]. |
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2022-09-22 |
Impossible to Return to God: Is the verse about it being impossible for those that have fallen away to be restored...mean it cannot happen or they would not be successful? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 5:12, James 5:20, 2 Peter 2:20]. |
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2022-08-31 |
Revelation's Fulfillment: I disagree that much of Revelation was already fulfilled, because when did all the fish in the sea die and the stars fall from the sky? [Isaiah 13:10, Isaiah 34:3-5, Revelation 6:12-14, Ezekiel 32:7-8]. Spiritual Gifts Not for Today: Should we disassociate from those who don't believe the gifts are us today? [Proverbs 27:17, I Corinthians 1:12, I Corinthians 3::4, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, Romans 16:17 ]. |
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2022-08-26 |
That Which "is Perfect Comes" and is "in Part": Do you think it is possible that "in part" may be referring to is the "Body of Christ"? [1 Corinthians 13:10, I John 3:2]. |
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2022-08-23 |
Disagreement Within a Fellowship: What can I do if I disagree with about 75% of what my fellow church members believe? [Proverbs 27:17]. |
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2022-08-12 |
Salvation, Justification, Sanctification, Transformation: Could you clarify the differences between salvation, justification, sanctification and how the need for repentance fits in? [I Thessalonians 4:3, I Thessaloninas 5:23, 2 Corinthians 7:1, I Peter 1:15]. Repentance-Only Needed Once: Is there only the one repentance when we first repent and receive Christ? [I John 1:9, I John 1:7, Galatians 5:16-17]. |
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2022-06-21 |
Maturing and Stumbling as a Christian: Would you help me sort the stages in behaviors from new believers to more mature Christians? [James 3:2]. |
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2022-05-05 |
"Deeper Things:" Could you expound on the "deeper things" discussesd in Hebrews 6? [Hebrews 6:2-3, Hebrews 5, I Corinthians 2-3, I Corinthians 2:9, Ephesians 3:3, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:26-27]. |
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2022-04-25 |
Finding Truth Among Denominations: Since there is much conflict between denominations, how do we find the real truth? |
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2022-03-28 |
The Immature Church Delays Christ's Return: Are we somewhat responsible for the delayed return of Christ because of our sin and immaturity in the church? [2 Peter 3:12]. |
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2022-03-08 |
More Knowledge in the Last Days: Is there anything in scripture that suggests that new or more knowledge will develop in the last days? "Book of Remembrance": Could you talk about the "Book of Remembrance" in Malachi? [Malachi 3:16, Malachi 3:1, Luke 10:20, Genesis 8:1, Jeremiah 23:20]. |
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2022-02-03 |
Prophecies Yet to be Fulfilled: What else needs to happen before Christ returns? [Matthew 24:36, John 6:40, Acts 1:6-7, Matthew 24:46, Mark 4, Ephesians 4:13, Mark 4:29]. (Editor's Note: Steve Gregg makes a few more comments regarding this call after the break.) |
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2022-02-01 |
Defining Transformation: How would you explain "transformation" to a young person? [2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:27, I John 3:2, I Corinthians 15:49, Hebrews 2:5]. |
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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? |
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2021-12-03 |
Bob Mumford: Do you know anything about Bob Mumford? [Ephesians 4:13, John 17:11, John 17:21-23, Mark 4:26-29]. |
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2021-10-25 |
Renew Again to Repentance: Could you help me sort out if one can return to Christ once they have fallen away? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Matthew 19:23-26, James 5:20]. |
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2021-10-18 |
Obscure Passages in Scripture: What do we do about those passages we don't really understand? What are we to groom from those? [I Corinthians 15:29]. |
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2021-09-14 |
Patience, Perseverance, Perfect: How does patience work to make us perfect? Does this directly relate to the testing of our faith, or the fruit of the spirit? [James 1:2-4, James 3:17-18, Hebrews 12:11, Hebrews 11:1-6, Galatians 5:22-23]. |
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2021-08-11 |
COVID Testimony: Caller shares his experience in growing through COVID and how it has been good for him. Also how much we can disagree, but still have unity. |
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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]. |
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2021-05-26 |
Babes or Mature in Christ (Basic Principles): Could you help me with this passage in Hebrews, particularly in its reference to being "perfect"? [Hebrews 6:1-2, Hebrews 5:12-14, 2 Peter 3:18]. |
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2021-01-28 |
Christians Living and Encouragement: Could you give me scripture to help me live my life as a Christian? I need some structure. Recommends "The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life", by Hannah Whithall Smith. [Matthew 6:33, Psalm 1, 2 Timothy 2:15]. |
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2021-01-14 |
Critical Nature-Blessing or Curse: Can you help me sort out the blessing and curse of having a critical nature? [Ephesians 4:15, Revelation 2-3]. Worship Music & Song: What do you think about a lot of the current worship bands, music and songs, coming out now? It seems rather self-centered. [James 1:17]. |
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2020-11-20 |
Eternal Security or Once Saved, Always Saved: What is your take on Romans 8 in regard to our ability to walk away from our own salvation? [Romans 8:18-39, Jude 21, I Timothy 4:1-5, I John 2:19]. Carnality & Following Jesus: Do you think that there are more teachers promoting the idea that one can't be a carnal Christian, but must take up their cross and follow Him? [Luke 9:23, I Corinthians 3:1]. |
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2020-11-10 |
Thoughts on the Foundations of the Faith: Pastor calls to share his thoughts on Hebrews 6 and the foundations of the faith. [Hebrews 6:1-2, Hebrews 5:10-11]. |
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2020-10-21 |
Sanctification: Regarding sanctification, is it a one time event, or a process? Does God do the sanctifying? [I Peter 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 2:13, I Thessalonians 5:16]. |
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2020-10-20 |
The Movie, "The Passion of the Christ": Did you see the movie, "The Passion of the Christ" and if so, what did you think about it and its accuracy? How to Grow in One's Faith: What is your recommendation to a believer to help them grow in their faith? (Lecture series; Cultivating Christian Character). [Psalm 1:2]. |
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2020-06-09 |
Rude & Opinionated Bible Teacher: If a Bible teacher is being rude, and not allowing alternate views to be considered, what would the Bible instruct? |
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2020-05-06 |
Steve Gregg & His Leaving Baptist Denomination: What caused you to switch from being a Baptist? And what denomination did you shift to afterward? Path of Maturing in the Lord: As you grow and mature in your walk with God and knowledge of the Bible, does the path naturally take you to different denominations and fellowships? [Matthew 11:29-30]. Fig Tree Illustration & Meaning in Scripture: What does the story mean about the fig tree that is cursed to never produce fruit again? [Luke 13, Mark 11:12-14]. |
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2020-05-01 |
Elementary Principles of the Faith & Going On to Perfection : What is meant by the word "perfection" in the discussion in Hebrews 6 (about the priesthood, maturity, and the elementary principles of the faith)? [Hebrews 6:1, Hebrews 5:12-6, Colossians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-10]. |
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2020-04-03 |
Drawing Closer to God: Do you have advice on how to draw closer to God during this time of quarantine? |
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2019-02-26 |
Dead Saints: Is death a sleep? [1 Thessalonians 4:13-14] Unity in Christ: Maturity, unity in Christ; what is the unity of the faith? [Ephesians 4:13] |
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2019-01-24 |
Marriage & Maturity: Isn't getting married better for your spiritual, mental & emotional growth? So isn't Paull sort've contradicting himself? [1 Corinthians 7] |
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2019-01-22 |
Evangelism: What do you think about a statement that reflects the intent or mission of a board of Evangelism? [Matthew 23:19-20, I Peter 3:15]. |
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2019-01-17 |
Jesus' Return & Maturation of the Church: If Jesus is waiting for the church to mature before He returns, what signs will we see to know when that is happening? [Mark 4:29, John 12:24, Ephesians 4:12-16, I John 3:14, Matthew 24:3-31, 48, Luke 12:48]. |
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2018-01-19 |
Apostolic Power Why aren't there signs of power or spiritual gifts the same today?[Mark 16:17] |
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2017-10-17 |
Full Maturity of the Church: What do you think it will look like when the church matures? [Ephesians 4:11-13] Mormons & Jehovah's Witnesses: Why do Mormons/LDS & JWs consider themselves Christians yet want to be apart from other believers & in fact only believe they are Christians? |
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2017-01-05 |
Spiritual Maturity at Death: When a believer dies, have they reached their full maturity/perfection that God wants them to be at? [John 15:2] Incomplete(?) |
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2016-05-27 |
Hastening the Day of Lord: We are supposed to be Hastening the coming of Christ, so that's why He set no set date. How do Calvinists deal with the 2 Peter verse? [Mark 13:32, 2 Peter 3:12] (Esoteric] |
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2016-04-26 |
Marriage Age: What age should people marry?
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2013-12-27 |
Maturity of the Saints: You talk about this verse in 1 Corinthians a lot, & say it's possibly talking about 1 of 2 things, but i wanted to ask you if you thought it was talking about maturity & if you've ever considered this passage in Ephesians? [1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 4:11-13] |
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2013-12-26 |
Perfecting of the New Testament: Caller is reading John MaCArthur's book, "Strange Fire", & has got to the part where he talks about 1 Corinthians & the supposed perfecting of the canon of Scripture. What are Steve's thoughts. [1 Corinthians 13:10] |
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2013-09-09 |
Christianity Becoming more Mature: Does Steve agree with the caller that Jesus is waiting for the Christian church to make more of an impact on the world before He comes back? |
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2013-08-14 |
Filling of the Holy Spirit: Is it biblical to ask for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit after conversion, or is receiving it at that time enough? |
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2013-07-30 |
Childlikeness to Enter the Kingdom of God: Jesus says to be childlike in order to enter the Kingdom & yet Paul says that he put away his childishness. Why the contradiction? [Luke 18:16-17, 1 Corinthians 13:11] |
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2013-05-24 |
Progressing as a Believer: When we need to move on from the basics, is a good plan to advance; 1.proclaim the gospel, 2. redeem our world, and 3. pray to bring down strongholds? |
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2013-05-03 |
Bible Text Completed: The church I am attending seems to think that the scripture "when that which is perfect has come" refers to the New Testament, and that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. What do you think? [1 Corinthians 13:10-11, 1 Corinthians 1:7]. |
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2013-04-09 |
Unable to be Restored After Falling Away: Do the following verses in Hebrews, after then ones that talk about not being able to restore someone who has once been enlightened partakers, but have fallen away? [Hebrews 6:1-9, Hebrews 5:12, Galatians 6:2]. |
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2013-03-25 |
Lose Your Faith-No Chance to Return: Can one lose their faith, or backslide, and still come back to the faith? [Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 2:9, James 5:20, Luke 1:37, Hebrews 5:13, Matthew 19:25-26, Luke 18:27, Mark 10:25, James 5:19-20]. |
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2013-02-19 |
The Conscience: Do you think that the commandments are stepping stones to a mature conscience? [Galatians 5:23]. God as Vulnerable Man: Isn't it particularly touching that God would become vulnerable as a man and suffer temptation? Jesus' Deity: How did Jesus describe His own deity, and did He use "Son of God"? [John 10:36]. |
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2012-01-09 |
Many Doctrinal Differences: If the Holy Spirit is leading us into all truth, why do we have so many differing opinions? [John 16:13, John 10:27-28, 1 Corinthians 13:9]. |