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Topic: Called (Calling)

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-08
James White Debate: Did you see the Leighton Flowers and James White debate last night?
Draw All Men: Would you comment on the word "all" in John 6 and 12 about the "drawing" of "all" men being drawn (in light of Calvinism)? [John 6:44, John 17:6, John 12:32, Matthew 23:37, Isaiah 66:4, Hosea 23:37, John 21:11].


2023-06-28
"Putting the Past Behind" & "High-calling": What "past" is suggested that we put behind us? And what is the "high-calling" of Christ? [Philippians 3:10-14, Philippians 3:4-10].



2023-01-27
Calvinism vs Non-Calvinism: Can you give me your take on the difference between the non-Calvinist evangelical teachers (Billy Graham, Greg Laurie) and the Calvinist preachers (John MacArthur) and the freedom for all to come to Christ?
Theist Evolution: Am I being too critical if I am concerned about our new Calvinist pastor who believes in "Theist Evolution?" Can you be a Christian if you believe that?


2023-01-20
God's Specific Plan: Is there such a thing as a specific plan of God for the life of each individual believer? [Isaiah 49:1-2, Galatians 1:15, Romans 8:14].
Center of God's Will: When people say they want to be in the "center of God's will," what is meant? [Romans 12:1].


2022-12-07
"Called" to Preach or Pastor: How can one distinguish whether someone has actually been "called" to be a pastor or preacher? [Hebrews 5:4, 1 Corinthians 9:16].
Falling Away: If you are really "born again" can you then ever "fall away" (apostatize)? [Romans 11:22, 2 Peter 2:20-23, Hebrews 3:12, 1 Timothy 4:1].
Studying the Bible: What is your method of studying the Bible? Recommends topical lecture series; Authority of Scripture" or "Cultivating Christian Character", then the lecture; "Cultivating the Word of God."

2022-11-08
"Burying the Dead" & Funerals: What did Jesus mean when He said, "let the dead bury the dead?" How does that apply to going to funerals?[Matthew 8:22].



2022-04-12
"All Things Work Together for Good": Would you elaborate on the verse about "all things work together for good" in Romans 8? [Romans 8:28, Ephesians 5:20, I Peter 1:7, Matthew 10:29].



2021-11-05
One's Calling: How does one determine more clearly what their calling is? Recommended topical lecture in the "Authority of Scripture" series, "Cultivating the Word of God"
Deacons-Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit: Do deacons need to have evidence of the fruit of the spirit?


2021-11-03
Repentance or the Call Comes First: Which comes first, repentance or the call? [Acts 2:38-39, Romans 10:14-15].



2021-09-16
God's Calling: We are called out of this world, but we are also called to something in this world? What are we called to do? Recommends topical lectures for a new believer, and the Steve’s new books on The Kingdom of God, called “Empire of the Risen Son.”



2021-09-02
"Gifts & Calling of God without Repentance": Would you talk about "the gifts and calling of God are without repentance" in Romans 11? Could your calling still remain on your life, no matter what? [Romans 9-11, Romans 11:29, Romans 9:6].



2021-08-16
God or Satan Blocking My Calling: How do you determine who is blocking your progress in determining your calling, if not only God can block you, but so can Satan? [I Thessalonians 2:18, Revelation 2:9, Revelation 3:9].



2021-08-04
Called to Ministry: How does one know if they are being called into ministry?
Enoch: What happened to Enoch?
Sons of God & the Nephilim: What about the "Sons of God" and Nephilim? [Genesis 6].

2021-01-12
More Missionaries Needed: Why doesn't the Holy Spirit move more people to become missionaries?



2020-12-30
Being Called to Missions: How does one get called to be a missionary? Is a missionary the same as being an elder?



2020-12-17
One's Desire or One's Calling to Ministry: If scripture indicates that when it is one's desire to be a pastor, it is a good thing, then how is that contrasted to one who is called to it? [I Timothy 3:1, Titus 1].



2020-10-27
Seeking "The Kingdom of God": Is seeking "the Kingdom of God" the most important thing we are to do? [Matthew 6:33, Matthew 24:14].
Seeking Success in a Career: If we are disciples of Christ, should we be seeking financial success in our career? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Acts 3:6, Matthew 10:8, Matthew 19:23, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 4: 11, I Timothy 6:17, I Timothy 6:9, I Corinthians 12:31].


2020-09-04
Calvinism's Effectually Called: Is the Calvinistic idea we are chosen without free will, as in "the calling from eternity past" defended in scripture? [I Corinthians 1:24-25, Isaiah 65, Matthew 22:14, Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Romans 8:28, 2 Peter 3:9].



2020-08-24
"The Called" & "The Elect": Is there a difference between "the called" and "the elect"? I Corinthians 1:24, Romans 8:28, Matthew 22:14].



2020-08-12
Many Are Called, Few Chosen: Does "many are called, but few are chosen" mean that God knows who is going to be saved from the beginning? [Matthew 22:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:14].



2020-05-27
Calvinist View of the Called and Elect: What are your thoughts on whether this verse in Acts supports the idea that God only saves the called, the elect, or the predestined)? [Acts 2:39].



2020-04-28
Calvinism-Total Depravity or Elect: Is there a place in Calvinism in-between the two extremes; either elect (or called), or totally depraved? [John 12:32, Acts 10, 16].



2020-04-10
Proclamation: Caller shares a proclamation about the glory of God.
Identifying The Called: The words for used for "called" in Romans 8, are two different Greek words, so does that identify a particular and exclusive group of people as "the called"?[Romans 8:28-30, Isaiah 66:4, Hosea 11:4, Revelation 17:14].
Husband/ Wife vs Bride/ Bridegroom: Is there any distinction between the husband/ wife in the Old Testament and the bride/ bridegroom in the New Testament? [Isaiah 43:4, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 19:7-9].

2019-04-15
Calvinism: Is it Steve's position that everyone is called by God but only some respond to Him? If that is true, how do you reconcile [Acts 2:39]?



2018-07-30
Being Drawn by God: It says you have to be drawn by God? How do I know I'm being drawn?



2018-07-11
Losing Faith: Even if you do walk away from God, you could still being pursued by God/



2018-04-24
God drawing Everyone: Do you think God draws every man to His Son? [John 6:44]



2018-04-18
Appointed to Eternal Life: It says in Acts that people were appointed to eternal life. How do Arminianist get past this text? Does God do everything, or do people have something to do with drawing near to God? [Acts 13:48]



2018-04-17
Being Drawn by the Father: Can you interpret this Scripture that only God can draw us to Him? [John 6:44]



2018-03-02
God Drawing Everyone: It says in the Bible that God is not willing that any should perish, but only the ones that are drawn can come so how come He doesn't draw everyone? [Matthew 23:27]



2017-12-15
Called According to His Purpose: "Called according to His purpose", is this phrase from the well-known verse of Romans 8 something special that just making Jesus the Lord of our lives or is just tied to them who love Him? [Romans 8:28b]



2017-06-02
Jesus Calling Devotionals: Caller is concerned about people that think the book, "The Jesus Calling", that they are not really fond of the author talking in first person as if they are speaking for Jesus.



2017-06-02
The Jesus Notes, Sarah Young Book: The book, "The Jesus Notes" (followup).
The Flat Earth: Discussion about the Flat Earth, & if the earth was flat, how would radio & television reception happen?


2017-06-02
The Jesus Notes: The book, "the Jesus Notes" followup.
Women Teachers: Women teaching the Bible class, is that acceptable?


2017-06-02
The Jesus Calling Book: Discussion about the book, "The Jesus Calling", both about the book itself & a critique publication OF the book.



2017-05-10
Calvinism & Predestination: Regarding Calvinism & Predestination, with the Sovereignty of God, can't He choose whom He will save & whom He will not?



2017-04-06
God Drawing People: God draws all men to Him? Going to drag themdd



2017-02-22
God drawing People: Does God try to draw some more than other or does He draw everyone the same? [John 6:44, John 12:32]



2016-09-02
Desiring to be an Elder: Caller thinks just having a desire to be an elder is a very important qualification, as well the other qualifications listed in 1 Timothy, that that element has to be there of the desire to be one. [1 Timothy 3]



2016-07-13
The Called, Chosen & the Faithful: Is the verse that says, "they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful", 3 different groups because what about the verse, “many are called, but few are chosen” [Revelation 17:14, Matthew 22:14]



2016-05-27
Predestination: Caller wants clarification on predestination, being called & chosen?



2016-05-24
Gifts & Calling of God without Repentance: "The gifts & promises of God are without repentance", can you explain this verse? [Romans 11:29]



2016-05-24
God Dragging Believers: Drawing or dragging all the faithful that God gave Him, chosen 12, ox in the hole [John 6:44], John 12:32, John 17:6]
God gave People to Jesus: What about the verse that says God gave people to Jesus, & whoever came to Him, He would not cast out? [John 6:37]
Choosing the 12 & Drawing All Men: Did the 12 disciples have the ability to choose? What about God drawing all men? [John 6:70, John 12:32]

2015-10-12
Ekklesia - Calling out of or Congregation: Abraham was called out of his country, Israel being called out of Egypt, we are supposed to be as the new spiritual Israel called out of the world.
Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil: Is there another place in the Bible that references the Tree of the knowledge of good & evil? [Genesis 2:17, 3:1-24]


2015-05-28
"Called" & "Elect": Does "Called" & "Elect" mean you are not really saved until you do all the works in the Sermon on the Mount? [2 Peter 1:10]
ISIS & Islam in Prophecy: Where does ISIS & Islam fall into Prophecy, if anywhere?


2014-11-07
Chosen & Calling: God choosing people because He knows they'll answer the call.



2014-11-07
God Lifting you up if you are called: What were you saying about being lifted up by God after offering your services to Him after He calls you?
Getting Re-Baptized: Should I get re-baptized?


2014-04-08
Many are Called, Few are Chosen: How come ALL aren't called, only MANY? [Matthew 22:14]



2013-12-24
Having a Destiny: Do you think everyone has a destiny?
4 Temperments: Are people born with 1 of the 4 temperments that Tim LaHaye prescribed to back in the 70s?


2013-10-10
Charismatics Sometimes Crazy: Sometimes the stuff that happens in Charismatic circles is genuine & sometimes it's nothing but crazy stuff going on, fakery, caller wanted to point out.



2013-09-04
God Choosing/Drawing Us: God has to choose or draw us, doesn't He? [Ephesians 1:4, John 6:44, Philippians 2:13]
Jesus going into the Future: Could Jesus have gone to the future?


2013-03-05
Drawing by God: Does God's "drawing" happen to everyone, universally, at all times? [John 6, John 12:32, 2 Peter 3:9-11, Acts 14:17, Psalm 8:4-6].
General vs Special Calling: Do you think some people have a special "drawing" or "calling" and others just have a general calling?


2013-03-01
Defining Sin & Doing the Right Thing: Are not the good works of unbelievers, not actually good, because they are not glorifying God? [Psalm 14:1-3, Psalm 19:1, Acts 2:37, Acts 7:54, Acts 26:14, Acts 17:26].


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