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Topic: Second Coming (Return of Christ)

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2024-04-19 When Shall These Things Be?: Is Mark mixing references to both A.D.70 and the End of the World? Can you help me sort this chapter out? Rec: Lectures, "The Olivet Discourse" in topical lectures series "When Shall These Things Be?"[Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24:34-36, Luke 17].
2024-04-02 Witnesses to the Second Coming: Will only true believers see the Second Coming of Christ? [Zechariah 12:10, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].
Our Purpose (Existentialism): Why are we here? [Genesis 1:26, Matthew 5:5, Romans 4:13].
2024-04-01 Looking Signs of the Lord's Return: Caller disagrees with Steve about Christians not looking for the signs of the return of Jesus. [Acts 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Isaiah 10:11-14, Matthew 24, Isaiah 8:18, James 5:9].
Kingdom of God Coming in Stages. So what are the significant signs and stages of the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Second Coming of Christ? [Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:31, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:42-44].
2024-03-15 The Prodigal Son and Apostasy: Regarding "Eternal Security," isn't the Prodigal Son a good example of someone who wandered away, but came back? [Luke 15:11-32].
Satan's Loosing & Deception: How do you reconcile the ordinary activities taking place described in Luke 17 during the little season of the loosed Satan? [Luke 17:27, Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:9, Matthew 24:44].
2024-02-26 The Millennium: Do you believe that "The Millennium" is now? [Revelation 20].
2024-02-23 Appreciation for Steve & The Narrow Path Broadcast: Caller shares her appreciation for Steve and the Narrow Path radio broadcast.
The Narrow Gate Passage Addressing the Jews: Do you think that Jesus was speaking about the Jews in Matthew 7 (as Doug Wilson)? [Matthew 7:13, Revelation 7:9-17].
Post vs Amillennialism: Could you help me understand why you favor Amillennialism, in contrast to Post-Millennialism? [Revelation 20:9].
2024-02-14 Jesus Never Returns to Heaven: When you said that after Jesus reigns on the new earth, and that He will never return to heaven, is that stated in the Bible? [Psalm 115:16, Revelation 21:4].
2024-02-05 Caught in the Act (of Sin): If someone is caught in the act of sin (stealing, idolatry, etc.) when Jesus comes back, will they lose their salvation? [James 3:2, Matthew 18:21-22].
2024-01-12 Dispensationalism's Seven Dispensations: Is it valid for Dispensationalists to divide up history into seven dispensations?
Second Coming in Ephesians: Is Ephesians 1 referring to the Second Coming and the rapture of the church? What does the reference to "times" mean? [Ephesians 1:10].
2024-01-02 Eschatology, Israel, & Zechariah's Prophecy: In contrast to how Zechariah 10-12 is often used to support a conquering IDF (Israel Defense Force) and that it is all about the end times, how should I understand it? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures in Zechariah. [Zechariah 11:12-13, Zechariah 12:10. Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Zechariah 11:4-17, Matthew 26:31, Matthew 27:3-10, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:9, Isaiah 32:15].
2023-12-14 Best Accurate Translation: What is the best and most accurate translation of the Bible? (NASB-New American Standard Bibe, NKJ-New King James, ESV-English Standard, CSV-Christian Standard, Interlinears).
Pre, Mid, or Post Tribulation Rapture: What is your position on pre, mid, or post tribulation rapture and why? [1 Corinthians 15:51f, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Psalm 2:8, John 6:39].
2023-11-21 A Great Revival in End Times: Am I missing something because I can't find anything in scripture about the often predicted "Great Revival" that is supposed to come before Christ's return? [Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:16-21].
End Times Upon Us: Do you think we are near the end and Jesus' Second Coming? [Acts 1:6, Matthew 24:46].
2023-11-16 Seeing Jesus Return: Have you heard about David Jeremiah's book about the return of Christ? Does this idea make any sense, since scripture says that we will see His return?
2023-10-31 Antichrist Revealed: Doesn't the antichrist have to come and reveal himself before Jesus returns? [1 John 2:18-22, Revelation 13, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:19-22, Acts 17:24-28].
2023-09-06 Pre-Dispensational Predictions about Jesus' Return: Before Dispensationalism, didn't all Christians think that Jesus was going to return by 1830? [2 Peter 3:12, Psalm 90:10, Matthew 24:34]
2023-08-02 Antichrist's Foreknowledge: Why would the antichrist follow through with his evil plan if he knows what will happen in the future? [Acts 1:7, 1 Corinthians 2:7-8].
Fighting Evil with Jesus in the Millennium: Will we fight evil with Jesus when He returns - as we come with Him? [2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 19:11-21].
2023-08-02 The Chronology of Jesus' Return: What is the chronology of events of the Second Coming of Jesus? Rec: Topical Lectures: "When Shall These Things Be?" [Luke 17:27-30, John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54, 2 Peter 3:10-13].
2023-06-19 "Not Until All These Things Pass Away": Can you help me understand Matthew 24:34 and Jesus' reference to "not until all these things pass away?" [Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:33-34, Matthew 24:26-30, Isaiah 19:1].
2023-06-16 Signs of a Coming Revival: Looking at the Dispensational predictions of the imminent return of Christ and the parallels in the 1940s with the Millerites, and the 70s Jesus Revolution, etc., don't you think we may be due another revival?
Great Awakening & Eternal Security: Do you think that Jonathan Edwards's success in the "Great Awakening" would necessitate that they did not teach "Eternal Security" (Once Saved, Always Saved)?
2023-05-29 The Secret Rapture: Would you help me with scriptures about "the rapture;" the word for "cloud", "parousia"(the 2nd coming), & the word, "raptura?" [Acts 1:9-1, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, John 6:39, John 6:40, John 6:44, John 6:54, John 12:48].
2023-03-13 Understanding Zechariah: Can you help me to understand the book of Zechariah, especially chapter 14? Rec: Verse-by-verse Zechariah 12-14. [Zechariah 14:4-8, Ezekiel 11:23, John 7:37-39].
2023-02-16 Dating Jesus' Return: Is Jesus going to come in the spring 2000 years later? [Acts 1:7, Hosea 6:2-3, 2 Peter 3:8, Matthew 24:36].
2023-02-13 Millennial Views (Pre, A, Post): Could you explain the different "millennial" views? Rec: Topical lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?" (Pre, A, Post)? [Revelation 20, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].
2023-02-08 Defining Full-Preterism: Is this a proper definition of "preterism?"
Is Jesus Coming Again?: Where does scripture say that Jesus is coming again? [Hebrews 9:8, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 24:30, Mark 16, Luke 21, Acts 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:1. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17].
Why is Jesus Going to Return?: Why would Jesus need to return if "we are absent from the body and present with the Lord?" Isn't that enough? [2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 5:10].
2023-02-08 Defining Full-Preterism: Is this a proper definition of "preterism?"
Is Jesus Coming Again?: Where does scripture say that Jesus is coming again? [Hebrews 9:8, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 24:30, Mark 16, Luke 21, Acts 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:1. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17].
Why is Jesus Going to Return?: Why would Jesus need to return if "we are absent from the body and present with the Lord?" Isn't that enough? [2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 5:10].
2023-02-06 Jesus' Return: Could you elaborate on your view of the events surrounding Jesus' return? [Matthew 25:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 28:15, Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:10-15, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 5:10].
2023-01-18 Pre-Trib Rapture: How does one respond to someone who thinks there is a secret return of Christ in the rapture before the final Second Coming (a 2-phase return of Jesus)? [John 6:39-40, John 6:44, John 6:54].
2023-01-09 The Gospel Heard by All Before the End: Will eveyone have a chance to hear the gospel before the end comes? [Matthew 24:14, Colossians 1:23, Colossians 1:6, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Peter 3:9].
"Every Eye Will See Him": Does the verse in Revelation about "every eye shall see Him" about the end of the world? [Revelation 1:7, Zechariah 12:10].
2022-12-16 Jesus' Return with Angels: Why do you think that saints will come back with the angels when Jesus returns? [Matthew 25:31, Matthew 16:27, Philippians 1, 2 Corinthians 5].
2022-11-16 Sin Requires the Death Penalty: Do you think that every little sin requires the death penalty, as in the "wages of sin is death"? [Romans 6:23, Romans 6:16].
Condemnation of Sin: Did Paul think that since they presumed that Jesus was coming back in their lifetimes, that he is suggesting that if people die, then they will not be caught involved in sin and thereby condemned? [I Corinthians 11:32, I Corinthians 5:6].
2022-11-16 What Are We Waiting For?: What signs are we waiting for to usher in the Second Coming?
Races: Where did all the races come from?
2022-11-15 Pre-Trib Treatment of the Jews: Why do Pre-Tribbers think that the Jews will be treated differently during the tribulation? [Exodus 19:5-6, Hebrews 8:13, Galatians 3:16, Genesis 17:4].
Unconditional Covenants to the Jews: Were there unconditional covenants with the Jews? [2 Samuel 7:12, John 10:16].
All Will See His Return: What do you say to someone who says that "every eye will see Him" is after the tribulation? [I Thessalonians 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8, Revelation 1:7].
2022-11-11 Second Coming (without a Rapture): What do you think about someone preaching that there is a Second Coming, but without a rapture? I Thessalonians 4:16-18].
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?
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?
2022-11-10 Jesus' Return on the Internet: Comment about previous call-Because we have the internet and the cloud, it would be possible for everyone to see Jesus' return instantly.
Riches Via Satan: Don't you think that most people get rich by selling out to Satan?
2022-11-03 Millennial Reign: Is there going to be a literal, physical, millennial reign on earth when Jesus comes? Recommended; "When Shall These Things Be?" & commentary; "Revelation-Four Views."[Revelation 20:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:8].
2022-10-17 "Shortly Come to Pass": Could you address the inquiry that arose about "will shortly come to pass" in the debate that Hank Hanegraaff and Mark Hitchcock had about the date of writing of the book of Revelation? [Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 22:6-7, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 16:28-29].
2022-10-13 Second Coming & the Millennium: Don't you think that Zechariah 14 disproves the "Amillennial" view because of it parallel to Jude 1? Topical lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?" [Zechariah 14:1-6, Jude 1].
2022-10-12 "This Generation": What generation is being spoken of in Luke 21, when He says "this generation" and what is the event to which He refers? [Luke 21:32-33, Matthew 1,Luke 21:5, Matthew 24:36].
2022-09-06 Pre-trib Rapture: Is the "pre-trib rapture" actually more of an adverb, rather than a noun?
The Comforter: Is using John 13-14 regarding the Comforter, really about the Second Coming as some imply? Recommends callers go to the websites and listen to the related lectures.[John 14, John 14:2, John 14:23].
2022-08-25 Jesus' Return-"In This Generation": In Matthew 24 and the reference to " This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled"...did Jesus already come? [Matthew 24:1-24, Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24:29-31].
2022-08-23 This Generation Will See Christ's Return: Is it possible that the generation following Israel becoming a nation will see the return of Christ? Reommended topical lecture; What are We to Make of Israel?" [Matthew 24:34, Luke 21, Mark 13].
2022-08-19 Atheist: About Eschatology: Why is there a tremendous amount of interest in the apocalypse (eschatology)? Do you think the focus is healthy?
Atheist: Jesus' Return: Isn't there a scripture that says Jesus would return before that generation would pass away? [Matthew 24:34, Matthew 16:28].
Atheist: Rebuilding of the Temple: Do you think that the temple will be rebuilt and what would it mean if it is rebuilt?
2022-08-19 End Times & Jews Today: Are not most of the Jews today the ones who will see the return of Jesus? Recommended lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?" [Hebrew 8:6].
2022-08-04 Futurism-"A Day to the Lord": Caller refers to a previous discussion and disagees with Steve about his assessment of the statement "a day to the Lord." [2 Peter 3:9-11, Luke 19, Matthew 25, 2 Peter 2, Jude 1:17-18, Matthew 16:28].
2022-08-03 Partial Preterist vs Futurist-Chronology: Isn't it the same argument made by the Futurists for the delayed timing of the second coming in 2 Peter? [2 Peter 3].
2022-07-26 "Imminent Return of Christ": Do you no longer believe in the "imminent return of Christ?" [2 Thessalonians 2, Ephesians 4:13, Mark 4:28-29].
2022-07-08 Coming in Judgment: What is being talked about in this passage? Is it about the future judgment and "coming of the Lord"? [Jude 1:14, Deuteronomy 33:2],
2022-06-30 The New Earth: Is it possible that the new earth will be an entirely new planet? [2 Peter 3:10].
Mormon's Becoming Gods: What do you say to Mormon's who believe that they will one day be a god?
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