Go to The Narrow Path Ministry Topic: Proverbs (Book) |
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2024-04-05 |
Recognizing Pride in Oneself: How does one recognize pride in themselves? [Proverbs 13:10, Philippians 2:1-4]. |
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2024-03-27 |
Visions and Prophets Today: Are you familiar with Danny Davis (self-proclaimed modern prophet)? What do you think about those today who claim to have visions and render prophecies? How do you know who to take seriously? [Psalm 118:6-7, Proverbs 27:12, Proverbs 21:20-22]. |
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2024-03-15 |
Leadership Qualities: When we choose leaders should follow the standards of 1 Timothy 3? [1 Timothy 3]. Exalting Nations: Is Proverbs talking about the righteousness of the king or the people of the whole nation? [Proverbs 14:34]. Evaluating the Kings: On what basis were the Old Testament kings evaluated as good or bad? |
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2024-02-27 |
Jesus' Sense of Humor: Do you think that Jesus would have a sense of humor? Is it acceptable to use sarcasm and humor as believers? [Ephesians 5:4, Luke 13:34, Matthew 7:5, Matthew 19:24, Proverbs 17:22]. |
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2024-02-13 |
Did Jesus DrInk Wine?: Do you think that Jesus drank actual wine? Some say He did not. [Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:21, Proverbs 23:31-35]. |
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2024-02-13 |
"Light Shines Brighter 'til Dawn": How do you understand the application of the Proverb "the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full day?" [Proverbs 4:18, 2 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 4:26-33]. |
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2024-02-08 |
Eating Animals (Diet, Vegetarianism): Is it acceptable to eat animals (meat)? How aware are they? [Genesis 1:29, Genesis 9:2, Proverbs 12:10]. |
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2024-01-30 |
Transubstantiation (Eucharist) & Banning from Participation: Why is there objection to someone outside a denomination (Lutheran) taking communion with them (closed communion)? Rec: Debates with Catholic Jimmy Akin at the website. [Proverbs 18:17]. |
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2024-01-26 |
2 Timothy & Disagreement Among Believers: Is 2 Timothy Paul's last writing? In light of 2 Timothy, if we are involved in discussions about scripture, is it "wrangling" over words? [2 Timothy 4:6-8. 2 Timothy 2:14, Proverbs 27:17, Isaiah 28:10-13, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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2024-01-05 |
A Jealous God: Is jealously set apart for God alone (to exhibit)? [Exodus 20:5, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Proverbs 6:34, Galatians 5:26]. |
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2023-11-13 |
Haludinogenic Drugs for Treatment: What do you think about using ketamine for medical treatment? [1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Peter 2:11]. |
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2023-11-09 |
"Sons of God" vs "Children of God"? Have you ever heard of the distinction made between two kinds of Christians; Sons of God vs the Children of God? [1 John 3:2, Job 1-2, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Proverbs 17:2]. |
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2023-11-01 |
"Fear" in Scripture: Are there places in scriptures where "fear" doesn't mean fear, but reverence? [2 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:33, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10]. |
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2023-11-01 |
Eschatology's Importance: There seem to be a lot of differences among Christians about eschatology, but why is it important? [Proverbs 25:2]. Contention & Divisions about Eschatology: Isn't eschatology an unnecessary argument and a despicable wedge between believers? |
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2023-10-30 |
Old Testament Fulfilled: Is it correct to see the Old Testament as completely fulfilled? [Matthew 5:17, Psalm 40:8, Hebrews 10:7]. |
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2023-10-30 |
Chastisement: If God chastises those He loves, then is all the suffering we have to go through for our growth? [Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:3-11, Psalm 119:71] Jesus' Suffering: Were the sufferings of Christ meant for Him to learn obedience in the same way as our chastising is meant for us? [Luke 2:52, Hebrews 5:8, Hebrews 2:10]. |
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2023-10-24 |
Genesis Narrative (Non-literal): Caller shares his non-literal (more symbolic) view of the Genesis narrative, based on the cultural difference between then and now. [Matthew 19:3-8, Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 14:12]. |
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2023-10-19 |
"Heaps of Coal" on Their Heads: How do the "heaps of coal" on someone's head help? [Romans 12:20, Proverbs 25:21-22, Deuteronomy 32:25, John 3:36]. |
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2023-10-19 |
Taming the Tongue: Isn't it a contradiction when scripture says that one is supposed to control the tongue, but also says that no one can tame the tongue? [James 1:26, James 3:8, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45]. |
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2023-10-03 |
Your "Brother": Who is "your brother?" [Galatians 6:10, Proverbs 12:10, Luke 10:29-37]. |
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2023-09-28 |
Satan's Thievery: How do we make Satan pay us back for all he has stolen from us? [Proverbs 6:30-31]. Khasarian Jews Have you heard of Khasarian Jews (Khazars)? |
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2023-09-25 |
Robert Morris & "Blessed Life" (Book): What do you think of Robert Morris' book "The Blessed Life" and his notion that we should give God all the first fruits and mammon is a spirit, not money? [Genesis 4:3, Proverbs 3:9, 1 John 3:17-18, Colossians 3:4, Philippians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Malachi 3:8-12, Luke 14:33]. |
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2023-09-25 |
Do Not Add to Scripture: How do you reconcile the "do not add" phrases in both Deuteronomy and Revelation? [Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18, Proverbs 30:5-6]. |
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2023-09-19 |
Origin of Satan: Caller disagrees with Steve that the Bible is not clear on the origins of Satan. [Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4]. Satan's Origins-God Can't Create Evil: Since it is impossible for God to create evil, doesn't this require us to believe that Satan must be a fallen angel? [Proverbs 16:4]. |
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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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2023-08-04 |
Bible Contradiction: "Fear God" and "Fear Not":
How do we reconcile scripture that says that we should not fear God and other verses that say we should? [1 John 4:18, Proverbs 16:6, 1 John 1:9]. |
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2023-08-02 |
To Whom are the Promises of God?: How do we know when the promises of God in scripture apply to us, or when they were only for those to whom they were addressed? [2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Matthew 19:28, Psalm 34, Acts 2:38, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5-6, Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 15:1]. |
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2023-07-13 |
Jealous God: What does "I am a jealous God" mean? [Proverbs 6:34]. |
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2023-07-10 |
Isaiah's Poetic Imagery About the King of Babylon: Can you help me understand the transition in Isaiah between the King of Babylon with masculine pronouns and later switches to feminine pronouns? Any relationship to transgenderism? [Isaiah 14, Isaiah 47, Proverbs 1, Jeremiah 47, Ezekiel 16, Ezekiel 23, Ephesians 4:13, Ephesians 2:15] |
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2023-07-10 |
Evangelizing & Witnessing: What do you think about using the Ray Comfort method ("The Way of the Master") of sharing the gospel because unless people are humble, the gospel was not shared with them in scripture? [Proverbs 15:23, Isaiah 50:4]. |
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2023-06-28 |
Second Gathering of the Remnant of Israel: Could you explain the passage about the "remnant of Israel" a "second" time? [Isaiah 11:1, Proverbs 30:56, Deuteronomy 12:32]. |
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2023-06-14 |
Marriage/Wedding Ceremonies: Are there biblical directives regarding conducting wedding ceremonies? what about the legal aspects? [Malachi 2:14]. Perscription Drugs: Are there directives regarding prescription drugs? [Proverbs 31:6-7]. |
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2023-06-12 |
"Sin" as a Person: Is it possible that "sin" is a person? [Genesis 4:7, Proverbs 6:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21]. |
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2023-06-05 |
Keep Knowledge to Oneself: Regarding avoiding being a fool; why should we keep our knowledge to ourselves? [Proverbs 12:23]. |
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2023-05-26 |
Casting Lots: Have you ever used the lot to make a decision? Is it a legitimate thing to do? [Proverbs 16:33, Acts 1:23-26, Joshua 18:6]. |
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2023-05-16 |
Made for the Day of Doom: What do Calvinists have to say about the verse "God has made all things, even the evil for the day of doom?" [Proverbs 15:4]. |
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2023-05-15 |
God's Vengeance vs God's Love: Can you help me deal with the contradiction between the Old Testament God that seems to be vengeful, but we say he is a God of Love? [Leviticus 9:22-24, Acts 12:23, Acts 5:1-11, Exodus 23:4-5, Proverbs 25:21]. |
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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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2023-04-17 |
Reformed Theology: Could you explain why this verse in Proverbs has been said to support the Reformed (Calvinist) view of theology? [Proverbs 11:20]. |
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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]. |
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2023-03-20 |
Apostasy vs Stumbling: Can you clarify the difference between backsliding and apostasy, falling to sin versus returning to a life of sin? [James 3:2, Proverbs 26:11, Job 23:29-30, 2 Corinthians 12:7]. Only So Many Chances: Does the verses about limited numbers of chances in Job relate to the inability to return to God? [Job 33:30]. |
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2023-03-07 |
Conspiracy Theories: Could you comment on my earlier mistaken beliefs about Christians being involved or believers in conspiracy theories and political controversy? [Isaiah 8:12-14, Proverbs 29:25]. |
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2023-03-02 |
Loving Your Enemies: Regarding Loving neighbors and praying for our enemies, but I am not sure who is my neighbor and how to pray for my enemy? [Luke 10:29, Luke 10:30-37, Proverbs 25:21, Exodus 23:4, Matthew 6:14-15, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12]. |
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2023-03-01 |
Financial Management: What does the Bible say about investing and prosperity? [Luke 16:9, 1 Timothy 5:4, Luke 12:48, Proverbs 30:25, Proverbs 6:6-11, Genesis 41:49]. |
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2023-02-15 |
Proverbs Cautions About Life Choices: Could you explain the Proverb, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is the way of death?" [Proverbs 14:12, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:23]. |
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2023-02-13 |
Converting the Evil Ones: Why didn't God do the miracles it would take to get Sodom & Gomorrah converted in light of Matthew 11? [Matthew 11:22-24, John 20:29, Proverbs 14:34]. |
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2023-02-01 |
Satan's Character & Role: Is it possible that Satan is not really only evil but more like a "prosecuting attornery" that God actually created for testing? [Revelation 12:9, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28]. Avoiding Temptation: What is the point of avoiding temptation and prayer to avoid them, if this is all part of the plan. [Luke 18:7, James 1:15, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 5:9-13]. Skeptics Doubting the Reliability: How do you answer a skeptic that complains that there is something wrong with the teacher when everyone in Christianity has a differing opinion? [Proverbs 25:2]. |
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2023-01-24 |
Corporate Judgment on a Nation: What do you think about "corporate judgment" on a nation and that one man's choice would fall on the people? [Genesis 18:32, Proverbs 21:1, 2 Samuel 24:4, 1 Chronicles 21:4]. |
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2023-01-23 |
"Whom I Love, I Chasten:" Caller corrects Steve's confusing two verses about "Whom I love, I chasen." [Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12]. |
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2023-01-19 |
Discipling Children: Is spanking acceptable for discipling children? Our counselor says natural consequences are more effective. [Proverbs 22:15, Hebrews 12:6-7, Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 29:15, Proverbs 23:24]. |
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2023-01-16 |
Molinism & Thomism: Are you familiar with Molinism and Thomism? Free Will: Doesn't it seem like it has to be either sovereign free-will or we are just pawns? [Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, 1 Corinthians 4:5]. |
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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]. |
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2022-12-15 |
Lying about Santa Claus at Christmas: Doesn't Proverbs suggest that we should not be lying about Santa Claus at Christmas? [Proverbs 6]. |
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2022-11-22 |
"Spare the Rod": Some people think that the Proverb about chastening the child ("spare the rod, spoil the child"), is not about a spanking, but about the Law? [Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 19:18, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 28:17, Deuteronomy 6:7, Dueteronomy 11:19]. |
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2022-11-07 |
Curses on Government: Is there any biblical precedent suggesting that we should be praying for curses to be lifted off of our states? [2 Corinthians 10:5-7, Proverbs 26:2]. |
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2022-09-29 |
Christian Nationalism: Is "Christian Nationalism" a dangerous thing? [John 16:2, Proverbs 14:34]. |
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2022-09-19 |
The "Correct View" of Scripture: If you were wrong in the past about the meaning of some passages of scripture, how do we know you are now teaching the right thing? What will happen to those that were taught the wrong thing? [ I John 2:27, Proverbs 25:2, Acts 17:11, Psalm 19:10].
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2022-09-02 |
No More Chances: Is there a point in time when it is too late to call upon God, and if so, when would that be? [Isaiah 56:6, Proverbs 1:28, Jeremiah 11:11-14, Jeremiah 7:16, Jeremiah 14:11, Romans 1:28]. |
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2022-08-29 |
Facing Fear & Persecution: Is scripture indicating that damnation awaits, those that simply fear social ostracism, not just those of us who may fear facing physical torture or death at the hand of persecutors? [Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 27:12, Revelation 12:11, Galatians 1:10, Luke 17:33, Matthew 16:25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 10:29, Acts 21:13, Philippians 1:12-26, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 21:8]. |
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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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2022-08-23 |
Before the Creation: What was God doing before He creation? How does "time" fit in? [Deuteronomy 29:29, Proverbs 25:2]. |
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2022-08-03 |
Satan's Origins: Where did Satan come from? [Isaiah 14:12, Proverbs 16:4, Genesis 1:26-28]. |
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2022-07-26 |
"Haughty Spirit" (Pride) & Eve: What happened that caused Eve to have a "haughty spirit" that precipitated the fall? [Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 3:34]. |
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2022-07-21 |
Sabbath Keepers: How does one fellowship with a Christian who thinks you are damned because you don't keep the Sabbath? [Romans 14:5, Proverbs 18:17]. |
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2022-07-08 |
Damned from the Beginning: Are some people made wicked and destined to damnation? [Proverbs 16:4, Isaiah 66:3-4,k 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ]. |
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2022-07-07 |
Wine Cheers both God and Man: Could you clarify the meaning of the verse abut how wine cheers the heart of God and man? [Judges 9:8-13, Psalm 104:14-15, Proverbs 31:4-6, I Corinthians 6:9-10]. |
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2022-07-06 |
One's Temptations to Sin: Where do most people stand when reflecting upon their sexual behavior and other sin in their past. [Judges 9:13, Psalms 104:15, Proverbs 31:6]. |
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2022-07-05 |
Coming Worldwide Revival: Do you expect a worldwide revival before the coming of the Lord? [Joel 2]. Economic Wealth Given to Believers: Does the Bible actually teach that God will transfer economic wealth from the unrighteous to the righteous in the end times? [Proverbs 28:8]. |
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2022-07-01 |
Taking Away from Scripture: Regarding the scriptures that say something about "not adding to or taking away" from scripture, what are we to make of that today? [Revelation 22:18-19, Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:6]. |
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2022-06-27 |
Children Beginning to Compromise the Truth: What can you advise about my 7-yr-old child who is beginning to show signs of compromising the truth and lying? [Proverbs 28:13]. |
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2022-06-21 |
Ecclesiastes-Not Good Advice: Are there other books, as Ecclesiastes, that we should not take as necessarily as directive or as good advice? |
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2022-06-14 |
Cannabis: Is every kind of use of cannabis a sin? [Proverbs 31:6]. Why Did God Allow for Sin?: Why would God allow for sin, if He wants a deep relationship with Him? |
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2022-06-14 |
Fear of God: How can we increase "fear of God" in ourselves and the culture? [Romans 3:9-18, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 10:27, Psalm 14:1]. |
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2022-06-10 |
Life Insurance: What do you think about investing in life insurance policies? [Proverbs 13:22, Matthew 19:24]. |
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2022-05-25 |
Honor to Steve: Caller just honors Steve. [Proverbs 3:27, Romans 13:7]. Tithing: Do we have an obligation to tithe? Recommendation Article "Tithing for Christians". [Matthew 23:23, Luke 14:34, Luke 21:1-4]. |
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2022-05-13 |
Cannabis (Marijuana): Is it a sin for a Christian to consume cannabis (marijuana) with or without a medical condition? [Proverbs 4:23]. |
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2022-04-07 |
God Hates the Wicked in Psalms: If God doesn't hate, how then should we see the Psalm that says that God hates the wicked? [Psalm 5:4-6, Psalm 5:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19]. We Must Hate our Mother & Father: Does the verse about hating your mother and father, just mean we must love them less, instead of really hate? [Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37]. Soldiers Arresting Jesus: Do you think that the soldiers didn't actually fall back supernaturally, but where kneeling to worship Jesus? [John 18:6]. |
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2022-04-06 |
One or Two Demon Possessed Men?: Can you explain why the other gospels don't say that there were two demon possessed men, but only mention one. [Matthew 8:28-34 ]. Unconditional Love: Can you explain "unconditional love" and what that specifically means? [Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 23:13-14, Luke 19:44, Matthew 23:37]. |
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2022-03-24 |
Ungodly Parental Influence on Step Children: Could you advise regarding my step daughter who is influenced by our culture and an ungodly mother? [Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10]. |
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2022-03-14 |
Wiping Out the Canaanites: How do you harmonize the wiping out of the Canaanites and the idea of loving your enemies? [Proverbs 25:21, 2 Kings 6:22, I Samuel 15, Matthew 5:44]. |
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2022-03-02 |
Giving of the "Morning Star": Could you explain what the "giving of the Morning Star" in Revelation 2 might mean? [Revelation 2, Revelation 22:16, 2 Peter 1:19, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:18, Proverbs 4:18]. |
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2022-02-11 |
God Changes His Mind: Can God change His mind? [Proverbs 21:1, Genesis 18:21, Exodus 32:14]. |
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2022-02-08 |
Free-Will: Can God violate my free-will option? [Proverbs 21:1, Philippians 2:13]. God Hardened Pharaoh's Heart: Since God hardened Pharaoh's heart, do you think he will be in paradise? [Romans 9:18, Exodus 9:12]. Prodigal Son: Do you think that the parable of the Prodigal Son is a real story? [Luke 15]. |
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2022-02-01 |
First will be Last & Vice Versa: Could you elaborate on the meaning behind those who are first, will be last, and vice versa? [Mark 10:31]. Reversing Info in Proverbs: Do some of the Proverbs flip, or reverse, what is first stated? |
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2022-01-17 |
Mental Illness in Family Member: How do I look at a diagnosis of my ex-wife's mental illness (Bipolar) in light of scripture, particularly relative to my daughter? Topical lecture recommended; "Biblical Counsel for a Change". Thanks to Steve & The Narrow Path Ministry: Caller thanks Steve for causing him to reexamine what he has been taught, which has made him grow in his faith. [Proverbs 18:17]. All Prophecy Fulfilled: Do you think that all prophecies have been, or where, fulfilled by 70A.D.? [Daniel 2:35]. |
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2021-12-31 |
Living with a Contentious Wife: How do you deal with living with a contentious wife? [John 1:16-17, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 1:8, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10]. |
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2021-12-29 |
Animals Described Like They are People: Could you talk the description of ants and badgers being like people? [Proverbs 30:24-28, Joel 2:2] |
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2021-12-15 |
Curses & Hexes: Is there such a thing as curses or hexes? [Proverbs 26:2]. |
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2021-12-07 |
Whose Initiative is it-God or Us?: Do you believe that the first step in conversion and regeneration is our initiative toward faith, or it it God working in us first? [Ephesians 2:1, Acts 2:37-39, Acts 7:54]. Dead in Trespasses and Sin: When scripture says "we were dead in trespasses and sins," do you think we are not really unable to do anything? Recommended topical lecture; "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation." [Ephesians 2:1, Romans 9, Psalm 10:17, Proverbs 16:1]. |
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2021-11-10 |
Sexual Sin: Why do you suppose that sexual sin seems to affect women differently and statistically even worse than men? Sluggard Proverbs: Could you explain the Proverbs about sluggards and the lion in the streets? Are they familiar Jewish idioms? [Proverbs 5:6-11]. |
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2021-11-10 |
Acknowledge the Lord in all Ways: What does it mean to "acknowledge the Lord in all your ways"? Does it mean to acknowledge Him to others? [Proverbs 3:5-6]. Overcoming Anger & Impatience: How does one overcome anger and impatience? [Galatians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18]. |
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2021-11-08 |
Trust & Acknowledge God: Could you help me understand Proverbs 3:5-6? [Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 131:1-3]. Homosexuality: If I think the Bible indicates that homosexuality is wrong, am I leaning on my own understanding? Homosexuality: Is it acceptable to read an article about homosexuality from my pastor, who affirms the lifestyle, if I am attracted to both sexes? [Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Ephesians 5:22-32, I Corinthians 5:12]. |
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2021-10-20 |
Keeping the Law Still Required: Caller accuses Steve of taking Matthew 5:18 out of context, how do you justify that? [Matthew 5:17-20, Jeremiah 7:22, Hebrews 9:8-9, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 21:27, Leviticus 13-14]. |
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2021-08-26 |
A Christian Continuing Buddhist Meditation: Do I need to drop my Buddhist meditation practice if I were to pursue Christianity? [Philippians 4:6-7, John 16:33, Psalm 1:3, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 4:23]. |
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2021-08-24 |
Arguing of the Non-essentials (Debate) & Heresy: Isn't it in the non-essentials that heresy creeps into the church, so should we not continue to argue (debate) about them? [Proverbs 18:13-17]. |
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2021-08-09 |
Calvinism-God Doesn't Love Everyone: How does one reconcile verses that seem to indicate that God doesn't love everyone, and yet there are others like John 3:16, that indicate that He does? [Psalm 5:5, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Proverbs 6:16-19, Ezekiel 33:11, Romans 9:13, 2 Peter 3:9, John 15:13, I John 3:15]. |
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2021-07-29 |
Preparing Our Hearts before God: How do we prepare our hearts to seek the Lord? [2 Chronicles 12:14, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 4:23]. |
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2021-07-29 |
Taken Away-to Where?: Where are those taken, who are taken in Luke 17? [Luke 17:34, Matthew 24:40, 2 Peter 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Psalm 91:7-8, Psalm 37:10-11, Proverbs 2:21-22]. Looking for Signs of End Times: Is it correct to think that we should not be looking for signs, since scripture seems to indicate that there will be no signs of the end? [Matthew 24:34, Acts 1:6, Luke 17:20-21, Colossians 1:13]. |
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2021-07-15 |
Calvinism vs Arminianism: Caller shares an opposing view of Calvinism. [Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6, I Peter 5:5, Hebrew 10:29]. |
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2021-07-09 |
Seven Pillars of Wisdom in Proverbs: What are the seven pillars of wisdom mentioned in Proverbs? Seven Thunders & Sealing in Revelation Could you talk about the seven thunders and the directive to seal things up in Revelation 10? [Revelation 10:3-4, Revelatioin 22:10, Daniel 12]. |
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2021-06-23 |
Heart & Mind: How do we differentiate between the heart and the mind? [Proverbs 23:7, I Peter 3:3, Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37, 2 Corinthians 4:16]. |
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2021-06-16 |
Gay Pride Month: Why does God allow Gay Pride month? LGBTW Marriages: Why are people caught up in the LGBTQ movement and so many are marrying each other? God Helping Homosexuals: Why doesn't God help gay people better so they can please Him? [Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10, John 8:31-34]. |
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2021-06-11 |
Lukewarm & Vomited Out: Could you expand on the verses about being lukewarm and vomited out of His mouth? [Revelation 3:16, Proverbs 27:14]. |
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2021-06-10 |
Eternal Security & Dispensationalism: Caller calls in support of more traditional views over Eternal Security and Dispensationalism. [Hebrews 4:2, Hebrews 4:6-11, Job 14:12, Hebrews 5:9, Proverbs 25:26, John 17:3]. |
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2021-06-01 |
"Son of God" in the Old Testament: Caller questions Steve's statement that "Son of God" doesn't appear in the Old Testament. [Psalm 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:12, Proverbs 30:4, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5, Isaiah 9:6]. The Remnant of Israel: Could you comment on the passage in Romans 11 about the salvation of the Jews and the remnant of Israel? [Romans 11:11-25, Romans 9-11, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27]. |
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2021-05-27 |
Business as Ministry: Is my business really my ministry, or have I just missed God's calling? [Proverbs 16:11]. |
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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]. |
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2021-05-14 |
Fear & Fearing God: Could you comment on whether fear means the same thing throughout the Bible, in regard to fearing God? [Ephesians 5, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 16:6, Acts 24:25, I Peter 1:17]. |
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2021-04-14 |
Church Membership: Could you elaborate on your view of when a church won't accept certain people with particular views into their membership? [Acts 10:15, Romans 14:5, I Corinthians 3:1, Proverbs 27:17, Romans 16:17, Romans 15:7]. |
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2021-03-29 |
Healthy Diet Spiritually Beneficial: Have you looked at the correlation between scripture and eating a good diet, specifically not eating meat? [Proverbs 12:10, Genesis 9:3, Matthew 15:11]. |
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2021-03-10 |
Who is Satan: Who is this guy, Satan? [John 8:44, I John 3:8, Proverbs 16:4, Isaiah 14:12, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-10, Ezekiel 14:12, John 12:31, Proverbs 16:4]. |
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2021-03-02 |
Answering Fools: Could Jesus answering the Pharisees about where His authority came from, have been Jesus implementing, "answering fools according to their folly?" [Proverbs 26:4-5, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 12:1-4]. |
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2021-02-25 |
Contradiction in Proverbs: Can you help me understand the apparent contradiction in Proverbs about the fool? [Proverbs 26:4-5, Galatians 6:2-5, Philippians 3:12-15]. |
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2021-02-19 |
Gematria & Numerology: Do you think Christians should get into "Gematria" or study numerology? [Proverbs 24:16, Proverbs 9:1, Psalm 119:164]. |
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2021-02-18 |
God Always Hearing and Watching Us: How does one know that God's eyes are on them and His ears are attentive to our prayers, as it says in scripture? [I Peter 3:12, Luke 12:7, Proverbs 15:13, 2 Chronicles 20:12]. Raising Children: What is the best advice you can give us for raising our children? |
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2021-02-01 |
The Spirits (Both Holy & Evil): Could you share some scripture about how the spirits work (both evil ones and the Holy Spirit)? [Matthew 12:43, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8]. |
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2021-01-15 |
Living too Casual a Christian Life: Can you help me sort out the criticism I receive regarding living too casual a life as a believer? [Proverbs 28:26, 2 Samuel 5:19]. |
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2021-01-06 |
Biblical Fables and Sayings: Are familiar fables and sayings such as, "The Tortoise & the Hare", and "don't throw the baby out with the bath water" have a biblical basis? |
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2020-12-28 |
Drinking Alcohol for Better Health: Should I take a shot of whiskey every day, as it seems to be suggested in Proverbs? [Proverbs 31:6]. |
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2020-12-22 |
The Name Jeshua or (Yeshua): What do you make of those who think that Jeshua (Yeshua, Jesus) means Zeus? The Importance of Pronouncing Jesus: Is the idea that God can't hear you, unless you know the proper pronunciation of Jesus (Jeshua) total nonsense? Sin Not Always Repulsive: Why is it that sometimes I find certain sins repulsive and other times not so? [Proverbs 4:23, I John 1:9]]. |
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2020-12-18 |
Examine a Matter Fully Before Believing it: Are there scriptures in the protestant Bible that talk about being careful what we believe before we fully examine the matter, as there is in the Catholic book, Ben Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)? [Proverbs 18:13-17, John 7:51]. |
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2020-12-07 |
No Longer Able to be Saved: If someone continually rebels against God or the Holy Spirit, does scripture indicate that one can eventually no longer be saved? [2 Thessalonians 2, Romans 1, Proverbs 29:1]. |
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2020-12-04 |
Fear of God & Steve's New Books: Compliments on Steve's new book, "Empire of the Son," especially his thoughts on the fear of God. Would you talk about the fear of God? [I Peter 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Revelation 14:7, Proverbs 9:10, Hebrews 12:11, Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 23:17]. |
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2020-12-02 |
God Punishes & Disciplines Us: Does God punish us? [Psalms 103:6-12, I Thessalonians 4:6, 2 Peter 4:13, Hebrews 12:5-12, I Corinthians 11, Proverbs 13:24]. Applying Scripture to Ourselves: How does one know how to apply the Psalms, Proverbs, etc., to oneself? [1 Corinthians 11, Psalm 103:5-6, 2 Timothy 3:16]. |
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2020-11-10 |
Marxist Agenda of the Democrats: Now that Biden is in, are we going to be persecuted, which is the Marxist agenda? [James 4:2-3, Proverbs 21:1]. |
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2020-11-02 |
Christians Against Trump: Caller criticizes Steve's comments about Christians who don't use their brains, and will support abortion and Biden. [Proverbs 6:16-19]. |
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2020-10-29 |
Feelings vs Facts: What scripture should I refer to in order to balance the idea that feelings are not as reliable as facts? [Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 16:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12]. |
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2020-10-15 |
Righteousness as Filthy Rags: Should we be using the verse about our "righteousness is filthy rags" when evangelism? [Isaiah 64:6, Acts 10:4, Isaiah 29:13, Isaiah 1:14, Proverbs, Jeremiah 13:23, Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 21:27]. |
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2020-10-05 |
Drugs, Occult, & Old Testament Prohibition: Where would I find Old Testament Law about prohibiting drugs and occult potions? [Galatians 5:20, Deuteronomy18:10, Hosea 4:11, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18]. Meanings of Words in Old Testament Opposed to Modern Meanings (Pharmacia/ Pharmacy): Do you agree with D.A. Carson, in his book, "Exegetical Fallacies", that there is misinterpretation of some words as they are used in the Old Testament and how they are used today? |
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2020-09-28 |
Hardened Hearts: Could you help me with my struggle in understanding when the Bible says God hardened people's hearts? [Isaiah 64:6]. Good Works as Filthy Rags & The Ones Who Don't Know Him: If we all deserve hell, and our works are as filthy rags, how does it work for those that have never really had any breaks or opportunity to know Christ? [Isaiah 64:6, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 21:27, Titus 2:14, Acts 10:34, I Timothy 2:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11]. |
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2020-09-21 |
Do Not Take Away From the Scriptures: Would you put a finer point on the passages about the Bible about "not adding or taking away from scripture"? [Revelation 22:18, Deuteronomy 4:2 & 12:32, Proverbs 30:6, Colossians 2:21, Genesis 3:3]. |
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2020-09-15 |
Proverbs-Lazy Ones Sleep Well?: Steve reflects on a recent call (from Friday, September 11, 2020, last call, 1st Q) about laziness giving good sleep, but it is a poor translation of Proverbs 19:15 in The Living Bible. [Proverbs 19:15]. |
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2020-09-11 |
Lazy People Sleep Well: Could you talk about the proverb that says that a lazy person sleeps well? [Proverbs 19:15, Ecclesiastes 5:12]. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Steve reflects more on this answer on the next Tuesday's edition of the show, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, first question/call/tab of the show.) God's Anger with David Over Census: Why was God angry with David for taking the census and then punishes all of Israel, instead of just David. [2 Samuel 24:1, Daniel 4]. |
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2020-09-04 |
Bad Kings Ordained by God-Leadership in the Future: Why did God allow bad kings? Were they ordained by God? Can the same thing happen again in the future in the United States? [Hosea 8:4, Romans 13:1, Daniel 2:21, Proverbs 21:1, Acts 5:12]. Matthew713.com: Where is your alternate site, Matthew713.com? |
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2020-09-03 |
"Wisdom" as Woman in Proverbs: Why is "Wisdom described as a woman in Proverbs? Wisdom's Voice as Little Girl's: What do you say to someone who says that wisdom, in the voice of a little girl, has spoken to them? |
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2020-08-31 |
Who is in Charge on Earth?: Who is actually in charge on earth? [Proverbs 21:1, Psalms 34:7, Daniel 2:24, Romans 8:28]. The Earth Getting Worse Till the End: Do you think that the earth is going to get worse progressively before He returns? [Revelation 20:7-8]. |
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2020-07-24 |
Wisdom or Promises in Proverbs: Where does it say that the book of Proverbs is for wisdom and not actually promises? [Proverbs 1]. |
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2020-07-21 |
Advice for Marriage and Raising Children: Since you have some unique and extensive experience in marriage and raising children, what can you advise me? Recommendation at website under topical lectures; "How to Love your Wife as Christ Loved the Church" [Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 5:25] |
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2020-07-15 |
Healing Apart from the Medical Field: Caller comments about the need to not always go to the medical profession for healing, and to look to the scripture and to God. [2 Chronicles 16:12, Proverbs 14:30, Philippians 4:8, Matthew 9:12]. |
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2020-06-29 |
Anxiety & Guilt: Could you help me out with my anxiety and guilt, following quite an accusatory sermon? [I John 2:4, Proverbs 28:1]. |
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2020-06-12 |
Worry: Can you help me learn not to worry? [Matthew 6, Proverbs 30:25, Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 21:20, Hebrews 13:5]. |
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2020-06-08 |
Criticism of Trump: Do you think that Trump would get more criticism is he had brought in the military to quell the riots? Christian Evangelism to Improve Society: Should we not be more concerned about reaching out as believers to one person at a time, rather than trying to work through large protests? [Proverbs 9:10]. |
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2020-06-08 |
Protests: Casting off Restraints & Poorly Recorded History: Could you comment about someone preaching how appropriate the protests are, drawing a relationship between Jesus casting out the money changers, and how warped our history books are? [Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 21:12]. |
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2020-05-22 |
Jesus as the Son in the Old Testament: Could you clarify your position about Jesus identified as The Son in the Old Testament, in light of these verses? [Psalm 2:7, Isaiah 9:6, 2 Samuel 7:14, Proverbs 30:3-4, Acts 13:33]. |
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2020-05-11 |
Children Being Required to Fast: Do you think children should fast, or be required to fast, to overcome sinful behavior? Train Up a Child: What does the verse in Proverbs mean, "train up a child in the way he should go..." [Proverbs 22:6]. Donations Through PayPal: Can people still donate through PayPal? |
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2020-04-10 |
Spiritual or Physical Health: Is God talking about spiritual or physical health in Proverbs 3? [Proverbs 3:7-8]. |
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2020-01-15 |
Train up a Child: Would you comment on the verse in Proverbs and its application to properly training children and the indication that they will not depart from the Lord? [Proverbs 22:6]. |
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2019-12-11 |
Jesus' Description in Revelation: What is meant by the description of Jesus in Revelation 1? [Daniel 10, Revelation 1:12-16]. Agar's Description of God: Who is Agar and what is he talking about when he describes God in Proverbs 30? |
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2019-11-06 |
Fear of God=Wisdom: What is meant by wisdom beginning with the fear of God? [Proverbs 1, 9]. |
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2018-07-23 |
Life & Death is in the Tongue: Do you believe that life & death is in the tongue? [Proverbs 18:21] |
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2018-06-18 |
Knowledge, Wisdom & Understanding: Knowledge are facts, wisdom is how to apply that knowledge, but what about "understanding"? |
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2017-11-29 |
The Scoffer: It says in this verse in Proverbs that if you get rid of the scoffer you'll get rid of contention, strife and reproach. So how do you get rid of the scoffer? [Proverbs 22:10, Proverbs 3:34] |
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2017-10-05 |
Proverbs & Ecclesiastes: In the books of Proverbs & Ecclesiastes, what are your favorite Proverbs? Pursuing Wisdom: There seems to be conflict about the pursuit of wisdom, not pursuing too much. |
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2017-09-15 |
The Promises in the Bible: How much of the promises in the Bible can be applied to us? [Joshua 1:9] Psalms & Proverbs: What about the advice or information from Proverbs? Are they true & appicable? |
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2017-06-06 |
Bright & Morning Star: Who is the bright & morning star? Is it Jesus or David? [Revelation 22:16] Wicked cutoff from the Land: In Proverbs where it says the wicked cut off from the land, is this talking about end time events? [Proverbs 2:21-22] People who Commit Suicide: Can't God forgive people for suicide? |
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2017-05-18 |
Evidential & Presuppositional Apologetics: What is the difference between evidential or presuppositional apologetics, especially regarding creationism. Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31: Should the Virtuous Woman in Proverbs 31 actually be being taught to a young girl? |
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2016-03-25 |
Holy Spirit Feminine: Is the Holy Spirit feminine? Where do they get that idea? Does it come from the "Wisdom" Scriptures where it talks about "he" & "she"? [1 Corinthians 1:30, Proverbs 8] |
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2015-10-30 |
Proverbs: My husband was quoting from Proverbs, & I have a problem reading it. What are your thoughts? [proverbs 22:6] |
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2015-08-04 |
Laughter is Medicine: Is there any verse in the Bible about Laughter being good for the soul? [Proverbs 17:2] The Date During Noah's Flood: Could they keep track of the years back then? Do we know the date way back then? |
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2015-04-21 |
Fear of the Lord: What is the "Fear of the Lord"? Isn't hating evil the beginning of the Fear of the Lord? [Proverbs 9:10] |
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2015-02-04 |
Bible Interpretation in Proverbs: Caller wondering if Steve can extrapolate on what Proverbs 30:21-23 means. [Proverbs 30:21-23] |
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2014-02-25 |
Solomon's Story in Ecclesiastes 9: What is the point Solomon is trying to make in the story or parable that he mentions in the latter part of Ecclesiastes 9? [Ecclesiastes 9:13-15, Luke 14:11-14] Ecclesiastes & Wisdom: Is the Book of Ecclesiastes (& Proverbs) just conventional wisdom, but not necessarily to rely on in reality? |
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2013-10-23 |
Blessing of the Book of Proverbs: I think the book of Proverbs is a real blessing. [Proverbs 16:6] Politics of Christianity: I just don't like the politics going on in the church lately. |
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2013-09-30 |
Trust the Lord Completely: How do you trust in the Lord completely & not rely on yourself? [Proverbs 5:3-7] |
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2013-06-21 |
"Contentious Wife & Foolish Son": Would you interpret this verse in Proverbs about a foolish son & a contentious wife? [Proverbs 19:13] Receive, Accept & Welcome: Do these 3 words, "receive", "accept" and "welcome," found in various translation for the same word, have different nuances? [Romans 15:7] |
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2013-06-18 |
Jesus as the Son Before His Incarnation: Was Jesus the Son of God before His incarnation? [Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, Isaiah 9:6-7, Proverbs 30:4, John 1:1-5] Everlasting Father: Is Jesus the Father? [Isaiah 9:6] |
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2013-05-31 |
America & George Washington's Warnings: Shares some thoughts about early America, George Washington and his warnings about what happens when we disregard His ways. [John 8:31-32, Matthew 7:23, Proverbs 14:34]. |
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2013-05-24 |
Financial Debt: Should I allow someone take advantange of me regarding a bill she claims I owe, as a witness to Christ? [Proverbs 18:1,I Corinthians 6, Colossians 3:17, Romans 12:18]. Destination of Satan: Comment about the origins of Satan; If Satan was created as he is, then it seems unfair for him to be cast into eternal fire. [Revelation 20:10, Revelation 20:19]. |
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2013-05-14 |
Elder Under Church Discipline: Can you help me sort out the situation our church is in regarding an elder that has been put under church discipline for divisiveness? [Titus 3:10, Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 13:10]. |
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2013-05-08 |
"Heaping Coals on Their Head": Could you comment on the biblical phrase "to heap coals on their head?" [Romans 12:19-21, Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:44]. |
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2013-04-09 |
The Promise of "Healing" their Land: What does this scripture mean when says He will "heal your land"? [2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 1, Proverbs 14:34]. |
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2013-03-25 |
Those that Disagree: Caller commends Steve for the way he responds to fellow Christians who disagree. Do We Have the Right to Healing: What do you think about those that think every believer has a right to complete healing? Recommends topical lecture series; "Word of Faith"-"Is Healing in the Atonement" and "Healing on Demand". [Proverbs 13:12, Luke 17:2, Matthew 18:6]. Cessationists (Ceasing of the Gifts): What do you think about Cessationists (ceasing of the gifts)? |
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2013-03-22 |
Knowing God's Will: Can you know God's will without pushing on doors to open? [John 10:27-28, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 16:3, Proverbs 3:6, Colossian 3:15, Isaiah 55:12]. Signs from God: If you were going to school part time, and got your work hours cut, would you take that as a sign from God? |
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2013-03-20 |
Debt Forbidden for Christians: Is debt forbidden for Christians? [Romans 13:7-8, Proverbs 19:17, I Corinthians 10:23, I Timothy 6:8, Matthew 6:24, Proverbs 22:7]. Saving Money for Christians: Is it sinful to save money for Christians? |
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2013-03-12 |
Wrong to Save Money: If we are not to "lay up treasures" on earth, then is it wrong to save money? [Matthew 6:19, Proverbs 6:8, Proverbs 30:25]. |
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2013-03-11 |
Why Doesn't Jesus Know: If Jesus has all power, then why doesn't He know when He is coming back? [Matthew 28:18]. Confusion & Different Opinions: If God is not the "author of confusion" why are there so many confused people and different opinions? [I Corinthians 14:3, Proverbs 25:2]. |
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2013-03-11 |
"Evil Eye" (Greed) in Scripture: What is Jesus saying in the passage about the eye being good or bad? [Matthew 6:22-32, Proverbs 23:6, Proverbs 28:22, Mark 7:22, Matthew 20:15, Proverbs 22:9, Matthew 6:24]. The "Poor" & "Poor in Spirit": Could you clarify the different references to the "poor" and the "poor in spirit"? [Luke 6:20, Matthew 5-7]. |
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2013-03-04 |
God's Judgment Coming on America: What do you think about the prediction that God's Judgment is coming on America and we should flee? [Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 27:12]. |
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2013-02-25 |
Hell: What difference does it make how God uses hell and which view of hell is correct? The Incentive of "Eternal Torment": Are we losing the incentive of "eternal torment" if we consider the possible other views of hell? [Proverbs 28:5]. Steve's book; "Hell-Three Views" |
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2013-01-31 |
A Fool has no Heart for Wisdom: What does this verse mean about a fool not having a heart for wisdom? [Proverbs 17:16] |
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2013-01-25 |
Dog Returning to its Vomit: What does this mean that a dog returns its vomit? [Proverbs 26:11, 1 Peter 2:22] |
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2012-01-02 |
Afterlife & Near-Death Experiences: What do you think about the stories of those that have experienced heaven or hell? Motives for Evangelism: Does the motive (fear or devotion) matter to God as long as we spread the gospel? [Philippians 1:18, Proverbs 15:8]. Heaven as a Motive: Doesn't the hope of heaven help motivate us to spread the gospel? |