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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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| 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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| 2023-12-18 |
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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| 2023-10-24 |
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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| 2023-10-16 |
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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| 2023-09-14 |
Age of Earth:
What are your thoughts on the age of the earth? [Genesis 1]. |
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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 |
Bible Translation Evaluation (Pet Peeves):
What are some of your "pet peeves" when assessing Bible translations?[Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 4:22-24]. |
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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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| 2023-01-06 |
Science, History & Creation:
Regarding Science & History relative to creation, it is possible that God created past and present at the same time? [Genesis 1]. |
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| 2022-12-15 |
The Real Blood & Flesh of Jesus at Communion:
What is the right way to think about the body and blood of Jesus at the Last Supper? is it literal or symbolic? Are we in danger if we don't do it correctly, or believe about it a certain way? [1 Corinthians 11:25-26, Luke 22:18-20, John 13:1-15, Mark 14:22-25]. |
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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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| 2022-09-26 |
Age of Earth & the Dinosaurs:
How old do you think the earth is and when would the dinosaurs fit in? [Job 40:15-24, Genesis 1, Genesis 5, Judges 9]. |
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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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| 2022-07-04 |
Bible Translation-ESV
Why does the ESV translate the word "kidneys" instead of "hearts" [Lamentations 3:13]. |
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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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| 2022-05-06 |
"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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| 2022-04-15 |
Dispensationalism & Future Temple Sacrifices:
How can Dispensationalists justify the rebuilding of the temple to offer sacrifices, when Jesus came as the final sacrifice? [Ezekiel 40-47, Isaiah 1:11]. Historic Premillennialism: Besides the millennium, what is the difference between your view and the view of the Historic Premillennialist? [Revelation 20, 2 Peter 3:13, Romans 8:22]. Historic Premillennism & Historicist View of Revelation: Does the Historic Premillennist view fit under the Historicist View of Revelation? [Revelation 6-9]. |
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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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| 2022-03-15 |
Legacy Standard Bible:
What are your thoughts on the "Legacy Standard Bible" (NASB)? |
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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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| 2021-11-04 |
New King James Version:
Do you think that the New King James improves upon the King James Version? |
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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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| 2021-08-12 |
Antichrist as One Specific Man:
Doesn't this verse prove that "the Antichrist" is one specific man? [I John 2:18, Revelation 13, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, I Corinthians 3:16, i Corinthians 6:19]. Day of the Lord or Christ: Do you know that the Day of the Lord and the Day of Christ are two different days? [I Corinthians 1:7, 2 Peters 3:10-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:2]. |
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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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| 2021-05-17 |
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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| 2020-06-30 |
The Millennium:
Why is the 1000 years (the Millennium) not considered symbolic rather than literal by some, when it is clearly stated as a precise number? [Revelation 20:7]. Satan Bound for 1000 Years: How should one consider "binding the strong man" and parallel to the millennium? [Revelation 20:1-3, Matthew 2, Revelation 5:6, Revelation 17]. (Editor's Note: Answer continues after the break, in a separate call). |
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| 2020-06-16 |
Scripture Variances in Translations:
Could you clarify the variance between translations regarding Jesus as the Son? [John 1:18]. |