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2024-04-24 |
Taking the Bible Literally:
Are we to take the Bible completely "literally?" [Isaiah 65:17-20, Isaiah 55:12, Revelation 20-21]. |
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2024-04-23 |
Blood & Flesh Symbolism:
Is not the reference to flesh and blood in John 6, a very different context than in the Last Supper? [John 6:53-58, John 6:40, John 6:63]. |
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2024-02-19 |
Angel Food (Manna):
What was "angel food?" [Psalm 78:25, John 6:32, Genesis 1:9]. |
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2023-12-18 |
The New Jerusalem:
Do you think that The New Jerusalem is an actual city that is a cube, or is it the Body of Christ? [Revelation 21:9, Galatians 4:25-26, Hebrews 12:22] Marriage Supper of the Lamb: Can you interpret the symbolism in "The Marriage Supper of the Lamb?" [Revelation 21:9, Revelation 1:16, Deuteronomy 32:21] |
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2023-10-30 |
Apocalyptic vs Literal Language:
Are these good examples of the contrast between apocalyptic language and historical or literal language within the Bible itself? [Judges 4-5, Acts 2:17-21, Joel 2:28-32]. |
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2023-10-16 |
Age of Earth:
What is your view of the age of the earth? [Genesis 2, Psalm 121:4, Hebrews 10:12-13, Psalm 33:6, Psalm 33:9, Exodus 20:8-11]. Hell for Eternity: Appreciation comment: It is good to know that there are alternate views of hell that do not see it as eternal torment. |
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2023-10-09 |
Eucharist-Literal Body & Blood:
Could you clarify the Catholic view of the literal body and blood of Jesus in the Eucharist? [John 6:53-58, John 6:40, John 6:54, John 6:63, John 2:19, John 4:15-16, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:22-24, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Isaiah 30:20-21, John 11:11, John 4:32, John 3:4]. |
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2023-09-21 |
Preterism (Full vs. Partial):
What is the difference between a partial preterist and a full preterist? Revelation Difficulty: Why didn't God make Revelation easier to understand? Rec: book against Full Pretersism "Why Not Full Preterism?" by Steve Gregg. [Revelation 13:18]. Revelation & the Two Witnesses: Would you explain Revelation Chapter 11 about the two witnesses? |
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2023-09-18 |
Disagreement with Amillennial View:
Caller shares his disagreements with the Amillennial view? [Revelation 20:9, Revelation 20:1-5, Matthew 12:29]. |
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2023-08-09 |
Literal vs Metaphor:
How do we know when to interpret the Bible literally versus metaphorically? Like the Genesis creation story and when devils and demons are identified? [Hebrews 12:22-24, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Corinthians 10:4]. Climate Change: What is the possibility that humans can change the climate? |
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2023-06-16 |
Symbolism vs Literalism:
Could you talk about the symbolism in the language ("Bride of Christ," "Body of Christ"), etc.? [1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 7:11]. |
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2023-05-24 |
New Jerusalem:
Is the "New Jerusalem" already created? Are people already living there? Is it a literal place? [Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 21:21]. The Baptism of John the Baptist: What is the difference between the baptism of John the Baptist and what we do now in baptism? [Acts 19:1-5, 1 Corinthians 10:2]. |
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2023-04-13 |
Old Testament Prophecies & Non-Literal Fulfillments:
You mentioned that not all Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled literally. Could you share some examples of those? Rec: Topical lectures; "When Shall These Things Be?"-#2, "Methods of Interpretation." [Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:15-16, Ezekiel 34:23, Ezekiel 37:24, Zechariah 11:12-13, Zechaiah 9:9, Micah 5:2]. |
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2023-03-10 |
Literally Cutting Off Your Hand:
Does the Bible literally mean to cut-off your hand our gouge out your eyes if they cause your to sin? [Luke 6:30, Matthew 5:29-30, Mark 9:43-48, Mark 7:21, Matthew 15:19]. |
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2023-01-19 |
Churches in Revelation:
If the seven churches in the early chapters of Revelation were actual real historical churches, why were only those seven churches specifically addressed? [Revelation 2-3]. |
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2022-11-10 |
Literal-Jesus Coming in the Clouds:
How literal will the 'Second Coming" be-with Jesus coming in the clouds? To where will He come and who will see him? [Acts 1:1, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 14:4, Revelation 1:7, Ezekiel 11:23]. Manifestation of Omnipresence: Is it possible that we will see the manifestation of God's omnipresence when Jesus returns? |
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2022-11-08 |
1260 Days (3.5 years) in Revelation:
Could you explain the significance of the 1260 days? [Revelation 11:2-3, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:14]. Recommended; Verse-by-verse lectures on Revelation at TheNarrowPath.com. |
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2022-10-20 |
Bible Literalism:
What do you think about Karen Armstrong (in her book, "The Bible-a Biography.") claiming that Genesis was not considered literally true in previous centuries? [Judges 9:8]. Literal vs Symbolic Passages: Where does one draw the line in understanding which passages in scripture to take literally vs symbolic? [Genesis 1:26-27, Isaiah 40:3, Mark 1:3]. |
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2022-10-20 |
Bible Literalism:
What do you think about Karen Armstrong (in her book, "The Bible-a Biography.") claiming that Genesis was not considered literally true in previous centuries? [Judges 9:8]. Literal vs Symbolic Passages: Where does one draw the line in understanding which passages in scripture to take literally vs symbolic? [Genesis 1:26-27, Isaiah 40:3, Mark 1:3]. |
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2022-09-16 |
"Streets of Gold" in Heaven:
If the journey to the promised land is a symbol of our journey toward heaven, and they did not really find a land "flowing with milk and honey", then will we really walk on "streets of gold in heaven? |
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2022-08-30 |
Literal Creation:
Do you take the creation described in Genesis literally? |
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2022-08-01 |
Afterlife of the Saved and Unsaved:
Do the unsaved get damned for eternity or burn up, and do the saved live on the earth for eternity? Recommends his book and/or lectures on Hell. [John 3:16]. |
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2022-07-20 |
Poetry in Bible:
What problems are caused by people not understanding that part of the Bible is written in poetry and then try to take it literally? Literal vs Symbolic Interpretation: How does one handle when others inappropriately take things literally or symbolically-actually reversing the correct application? [2 Peter 3:8]. |
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2022-07-20 |
Poetry in Bible:
What problems are caused by people not understanding that part of the Bible is written in poetry and then try to take it literally? Literal vs Symbolic Interpretation: How does one handle when others inappropriately take things literally or symbolically-actually reversing the correct application? [2 Peter 3:8]. |
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2022-07-18 |
Literal Genesis Creation & when Life Begins in the Womb:
Caller shares his view of the literalness of pre-Abrahamic Genesis and the moment life begins.[Genesis 1-11, Genesis 4, Luke 11:51, Matthew 19:4, Matthew 24:37-39, Leviticus 17:11]. |
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2022-07-07 |
New Earth or Old Earth?:
Were you not incorrect in your comment to the atheist caller when you indicated that not taking the early verses of Genesis literally would affect one's salvation? [I Corinthians 13:9-12]. |
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2022-07-06 |
Atheist-Age of Earth:
Atheist; If the age of the earth is not a hinge point for Christian faith, then where does the line get drawn on what is true and literal? Atheist-On His Unbelief: Atheist compares religion to the cartoon "Scooby-Doo" and claims the supernatural is just malarkey. |
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2022-05-06 |
"My Sheep Hear My Voice":
When the Bible says, "My sheep hear my voice", is this literal? I have trouble with some people saying God spoke to them? Recommends book; "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 2, All the King's Men", chapter on "Divine Guidance'.[John 10:27-30, Acts 16:10]. |
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2022-04-13 |
3 Days & 3 Nights in the Tomb:
Could you talk about the disparity of the 3 days and 3 nights prediction for the days Jesus was in the tomb, if He was crucified on Friday and resurrected on Sunday? [Matthew 12:40]. |
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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? |
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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? |
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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]. |
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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]. |
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2022-03-08 |
Defining Amillennialism:
Do you agree with this definition of "Amillennialism"? [Revelation 5:6, Psalm 90:4, Revelation 20]. |
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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]. |
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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]. |
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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]. |
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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? |
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2021-10-13 |
Ezekiel's Prophesy Fulfilled:
Has any of the prophecy in Ezekiel been fulfilled yet? [Ezekiel 38-39, Isaiah 34, Daniel 11]. |
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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]. |
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2021-08-27 |
The Tree in Eden:
Was the tree in the garden a literal tree? [Genesis 1-3]. The Trinity & Marriage: Could you restate your analogy between "The Trinity" and marriage? |
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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]. |
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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? |
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2021-06-24 |
Symbolism in Scripture:
Why does the Bible have so many symbolic references, instead of just explaining directly what is meant? |
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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]. |
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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]. |
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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]. |
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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]. |
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2021-01-18 |
Steve Gregg in Danger of Not being Saved:
Caller expresses concern because he thinks Steve is in danger of losing his salvation and is taking away from the book of the Revelation. |
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2021-01-14 |
Literal Prophecy Fulfilled at Second Coming:
If hundreds of prophecies were literally fulfilled when Jesus first came, why would some doubt the literal fulfillment of prophecy about His second coming? [Matthew 2, Isaiah 9, Hosea 11:1, Isaiah 66:7-8, Daniel 12, Revelation 12, Ephesians 2:15]. |
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