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| 2024-04-24 |
Men's Fellowships in So L.A.:
Are you familiar with any good fellowship groups in the South L.A. area? "Few Are Chosen": In the parable of the wedding feast, what are we to make of the phrase "many are called, but few are chosen?" [Matthew 22:14, Acts 13:46, Romnas 1:16-17]. |
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| 2024-04-22 |
MacArthur/Calvin Theology:
What should I do if I have just discovered that the church I am attending strongly supports MacArthur and is Calvinist? "Meticulous Providence" & "Predestination" (Calvinism): If the Calvinist theology of "meticulous providence" were true, then why would one bother? Wouldn't there be no point? Isn't the idea of "predestination" dangerous? |
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| 2024-04-18 |
Attending Church:
Do you think that not attending a church is a sin? If so, can you point me to the scripture that suggests this? |
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| 2024-04-17 |
Going to Church:
Can you be a good Christian and not go to church? [Hebrews 10:25]. |
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| 2024-04-16 |
Wine:
Was it wine in the Bible or was it just grape juice? [1 Corinthians 11:20-22]. Belonging to a Church: How important is it to belong to a church? [Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 18:19-20]. |
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| 2024-04-05 |
Divisions Among Believers:
Why do Christians disagree and divide over so many things? [2 Timothy 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4]. Satan (Devil): Why do people talk about the devil so much? Should we not be talking about God? |
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| 2024-02-08 |
"Disposed to" & Election:
Caller comments about the context of Acts 13, and its relationship to "disposed to election." Finding Fellowship: How do we, as homeschoolers, find fellowship and how flexible should we be on denominational differences like Dispensationalism and Calvinism? |
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| 2024-01-30 |
Going to Chapel vs Church:
If my daughter goes to chapel every day (at school), is that the same as going to church? What is a church? Rec: Topical lectures series, "Some Assembly Required." [1 Corinthians 11:17, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 16:15-18]. |
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| 2024-01-29 |
Submission to Government Authority:
Does Romans 13 (about submitting to government authorities) apply to us? [Romans 13:1-7, Daniel 2:21]. What to do about Dispensationalism: Did I hear you say that Dispensationalism is beginning to wane a little? Because it is getting harder to feel free to voice one's opinion in a Dispensational church, what can, or should, we do? |
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| 2024-01-29 |
Dispensational Theology:
I have been attending a Calvary Chapel for some years, and I hope to teach one day, but as a non-dispensationalist, I can't teach what they do. What should I do? |
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| 2024-01-12 |
Book on Forgiveness, Steve Gregg & A.W. Tozer:
Caller recommends Tim Keller's book on Forgiveness "Forgive-Why Should I? How Can I?" He also compliments Steve on his submission in service to God, drawing on a passage from Tozer's writings. Modern Israel's History & Terrorism: Would you comment on the historical progression of the current state of Israel? Did the Arab nations encourage the Palestinians to flee or did they just take it? Organization-Bible Study Fellowship: Caller recommends that Bible Study Fellowship is an excellent fellowship and a good alternative to institutional church. |
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| 2023-12-28 |
Overly Emotional & Focused on Evangelism:
What should I do about my overly emotional focus on evangelism and having no interest in general entertainment, my wife, outside activities, and such? [1 Corinthians 7:34]. Church Fellowship (Buena Park CA): What do you think of the Church "The Way Fellowship" in Buena Park, California? Is it a good church? |
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| 2023-12-19 |
Getting Started as a New Believer:
As a new believer, where do I start? How do I find the right church? Rec: TheNarrowPath.com. |
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| 2023-12-13 |
Don't Attend Church:
What do you think about a pastor that says not to tell people to go to church? |
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| 2023-10-25 |
Disappointment in Churches:
Having been terribly disappointed in organized churches, how does one find a good church? Rec: Fellowship Groups at Matthew713.com. |
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| 2023-09-21 |
Dispensationalism & Jewish Support:
Is pursuing "Dispensationalism" and fundraising for "fellowships" of Jews a waste of money and distraction from our task, since many Jews are anti or against Christ. [1 John 2:22, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Ephesians 2:15, Galatians 3:28, Galatians 6:10]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Attending a Calvinist Church:
What do you think about attending a Calvinist church? |
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| 2023-06-01 |
Building a Sense of Community:
What can you recommend to help to build community? [Matthew 12:30-31, Matthew 22:37-39]. |
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| 2023-05-23 |
Resources on Ecclesiology:
What are some good resources "ecclesiology"? A Healthy Church: What do you think is necessary to have a healthy church? |
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| 2023-05-19 |
Eastern Orthodox Church & Baptism:
Caller shares his experiences in the Eastern Orthodox Church, both good and bad (healing and baptism). Church Discipline: How should I be dealing with a friend who is drinking and has some other apparent sin in his life? [Galatians 6:1] |
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| 2023-04-12 |
Committed Believers:
Caller comments on the need for leaving behind bondages, asking others for help, commitment and fellowship, and leading a committed life following Christ. |
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| 2023-03-22 |
Couple Going to Separate Churches:
My wife likes a different church better than one we have gone to for a long time, and I don't want to abandon my old church. What should I do? |
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| 2023-03-15 |
Sabbath, Saturday & Sunday:
If the Sabbath is Saturday, is it a day of rest or worship? Should we be worshipping on Saturday or Sunday, the Lord's Day? [Romans 14:5, Galatians 4:10, Romans 12:1]. |
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| 2023-02-08 |
Church Departures:
How should I approach someone if I want to know why he left our church? |
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| 2023-02-03 |
Finding a Good Church:
What does one do if they are struggling to find a good and uncompromised church for fellowship? [Malachi 3:16]. |
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| 2022-11-22 |
New Believer-What Now?:
New believer shares his whole-hearted experience, then asks, "What now?" Recommended; Free audio books; "Empire of the Risen Son." |
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| 2022-10-27 |
No Longer Attending Church:
What do you think about a pastor who indicated that because I had a complaint about the outreach ministry of church, that "the devil had me?" I have not been back to church since. [Matthew 28:20]. |
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| 2022-09-27 |
Home Church:
What qualifies as a "home church?" Is just my wife and I enough for a home church? [Mathew 18:19-20]. |
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| 2022-09-06 |
Joining a Church:
Is it biblical to formally join a church? |
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| 2022-08-24 |
Not Keeping Company With Some:
How does the verse about not keeping company with those that are not living right play out in real life? [2 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15]. Church Discipline & Correction of Fellow Believers: Have you ever seen correction as directed in Matthew 18 ever really work? [Matthew 18:15-20]. Parachurches: Caller comments that many of the traditional churches are the subnormal churches and ministries like The Narrow Path are the real church. |
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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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| 2022-08-03 |
Manifestation of Gifts:
Could you talk about the skepticism I have about the manifestation of the gifts in the church today? [I Corinthians 12-14, Ephesians 4]. Purpose of Church Gatherings: What is the purpose of the gathering of the church body? Recommendation: Topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required." [I Corinthians 14:26]. |
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| 2022-07-13 |
Early Church Compared to Modern Church:
Could you clarify what you meant by your critique of modern day church and pastors in contrast to the early church? |
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| 2022-07-12 |
Changing Churches:
What kind of loyalty should one exhibit when considering changing churches? |
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| 2022-06-28 |
Christian Festival Announcement:
Caller shares info about "True Love Christian Festival." (TrueLoveChristian.com). Fellowship to Keep From a Hard Heart: Caller suggests that to escape a hard heart one should stay in fellowship? |
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| 2022-06-23 |
Breaking Fellowship with Some:
Could you clarify more about the scripture that indicates that we should cut relationships and not even eat with some people? [I Corinthians 5:11]. |
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| 2022-06-02 |
Finding Alternate Fellowship-Other than the Mega-Church:
What does one do if they really find the mega-church experience (entertainment) is leaving one wanting? How do you find fellowship in a good church? Professional Clergy & Institutional Church: Is the structure in the modern church model, with paid clergy, really what it should be? Recommended topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required." |
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| 2022-05-27 |
No Longer Attending a Church Fellowship:
Can a good Christian not attend an organized church? |
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| 2022-05-27 |
Pray to Find a Church Fellowship:
Comment regarding an earlier caller and Steve's suggestion that he pray about finding a church. "Only Begotten" vs "Unique" Son: When considering Jesus as the "only begotten" or "first begotten"-is this referring to our spiritual rebirth (being born again)? [John 3:16, Romans 8:29, Colossians 1:18, Revelation 1:5, Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, I Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:5]. |
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| 2022-05-12 |
Where Two or Three Are:
Doesn't the verse say, "where there are two or more", rather than "two or three"? [Matthew 18:20]. ALterante Names for the Same Person: Why is "Noah", called "Noe", "Judah", called "Judas", and "Jeremiah", called "Jeremy" in scripture? [Matthew 27:9]. |
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| 2022-04-28 |
Praying Together:
Would you comment on the distinction between 2 or 3 vs a whole congregation when you have several together to pray? [Matthew 18:20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12]. |
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| 2022-04-27 |
"No Name Church":
What do you know about the "No Name Church" or the "2 x 2s" (The Truth, The Way? |
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| 2022-04-15 |
When to Leave a Church:
What signs might God be giving that it is time to leave a particular church group? |
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| 2022-03-28 |
Socializing with Disobedience Christians:
What is the biblical perspective on continuing to socialize with disobedient or unbelieving friends? [I Corinthians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, I Corinthians 6:9-10]. |
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| 2022-03-15 |
Churches & Fellowship Groups on Matthew713.com:
The fellowship/ church list at Matthew713.com has a new area listed for Vancouver, Washington. Inerrancy & Inspiration of Scripture: Would you talk about the inerrancy or infallibility of the Bible and the inspiration of scripture? |
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| 2022-03-10 |
Danger in Questioning Dispensationalism:
Why is the questioning of Dispensationalism so difficult and contentious? What is at stake? |
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| 2022-02-11 |
Complicated Relationships;
If you felt you had to separate from a couple who was unapologetically living together, but they have since married, but don't seem to be repentant, how does one view this? |
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| 2022-02-04 |
Purpose of the Contemporary Church:
Exactly what is the purpose of the modern day church, and why has the church left the early church model and tends not to use the gifts? [Acts 2]. |
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| 2022-01-18 |
Dead Church:
What do you think about a dead church? Should I leave my church or stay there and pray for it? [Revelation 3:1, Zechariah 2:4]. |
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| 2021-12-30 |
Worshipping & Gathering in Contemporary Church:
Could you talk about worship in the modern church and what "worshipping" is and if we need to go to church to worship? [Romans 12:1, Romans 6:13, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:15]. |