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| 2024-04-22 |
DNA & the Shroud of Turin:
Shouldn't we be able to do a DNA test on the Shroud of Turin to determine the contributors? God's Responsibility for Evil: Doesn't God bear responsibility for evil, since He created the devil? [Revelation 21:1-4]. |
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| 2024-04-11 |
God's Allowing Temptation and Testing:
Would you talk about why God would allow testing and temptation when He knew Job and Jesus would not fail? How does The Trinity tempting each other fit in here? [James 1:13, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Timothy 3:16, John 1:51, John 14:6]. |
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| 2024-03-28 |
Temptation & the Devil Necessary:
Since we need to be tested to grow and mature, does that mean we, as Christians, need the devil? [Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 22:31]. Suicide: If someone who is a professing Christian commits suicide, will they go to heaven? |
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| 2024-03-26 |
Willful Sin Never Forgiven:
Are there willful sins that will not be forgiven? [Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 10:18, Luke 17:4, Galatians 5:17] |
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| 2024-03-20 |
Prophet Gets Man of God Killed by Lions:
Why did the prophet still speak highly of the man he had killed by lions, when that was what he directed? [1 Kings 13, Deuteronomy 13:1-3]. |
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| 2024-03-06 |
If Jesus Sinned:
If Jesus had sinned, would the Old Testament saints have had their salvation rescinded? Created Evil: If Satan was created by God to be a tester (tempter), wouldn't that mean that God created evil? |
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| 2024-02-15 |
Book of Job:
Who authored the Book of Job? What was the purpose of all the suffering of Job? [Psalm 34:7, Job 1:9-11, 2 Corinthians 12:7]. |
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| 2024-02-14 |
Jesus' Prayer in Gethsemane:
What was Jesus asking in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane? [Matthew 26:41]. Jesus Didn't Drink Wine: What would you say in rebuttal to a claim that Jesus did not drink wine? [1 Timothy 5:23]. John the Baptist, a Wine-Free Nazarite: Did John the Baptist avoid drinking wine because he was a Nazarite? [Matthew 11:18-19]. |
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| 2024-02-06 |
Sex, Lust, Jesus, and Adam:
Is there a possibility that the sin of lustful sex entered because of the fall, and the natural state without the fall would have been seeing women with more innocence? [Galatians 5:16, Genesis 2:25, Psalm 16:11, James 1:17]. |
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| 2024-01-02 |
Eve's Temptation & the Tree of Life:
Did God tell Eve not to touch the fruit on the tree, or did Adam or Eve assume, that if one is not to eat, one would not touch? [Proverbs 30:5-6]. |
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| 2023-12-18 |
Tests & Temptations:
Can you clarify what scripture says about the necessity of tests and temptation, and yet we are to avoid temptation? [Galatians 6:1, Luke 18:1, Romans 13:14, Job 31:1] Hedging One's Bets (about God's Existence): Isn't the familiar saying, "I would rather live my life as if there is a God ..." less than desirable as it is allowing for doubt in one's faith? |
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| 2023-12-14 |
Facing Torture & Denying Christ:
If Jesus forgave Peter when he denied Him, wouldn't we be forgiven for denying Him under torture should we face that in our future? [Luke 17:33]. |
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| 2023-11-30 |
Satan’s Abilities or Limitations:
If Satan is not omnipresent or omniscient, and unable to plant thoughts in our minds, how can he tempt us? [Acts 5, Ephesians 4:29] “Flaming Darts” What are “flaming darts”? [Ephesians 6:16] |
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| 2023-11-30 |
Satan’s Abilities or Limitations:
If Satan is not omnipresent or omniscient, and unable to plant thoughts in our minds, how can he tempt us? [Acts 5, Ephesians 4:29] “Flaming Darts” What are “flaming darts”? [Ephesians 6:16] |
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| 2023-09-19 |
Origin of Satan:
Caller disagrees with Steve that the Bible is not clear on the origins of Satan. [Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4]. Satan's Origins-God Can't Create Evil: Since it is impossible for God to create evil, doesn't this require us to believe that Satan must be a fallen angel? [Proverbs 16:4]. |
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| 2023-09-19 |
Satan as a "Tester" or "Tempter":
Caller challenges Steve's definitions of "test" and "tempt?" [1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:10, Genesis 22:1]. |
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| 2023-09-18 |
Lucifer-Created Good or Evil?:
Was Lucifer created good or created evil? [Isaiah 7:12, Ezekiel 28:16]. Missing Verses: Why are some verses missing in some translations, such as Matthew 17:21? |
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| 2023-09-05 |
God "Testing" or "Tempting":
Though you said that God tempts people, James says He does not. Can you clarify? [James 1:13, Genesis 33:1, Luke 4:1, Matthew 6:13] |
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| 2023-08-22 |
Temptation & Testing:
Why did Jesus pray, "Lead us not into temptation," if God does not tempt us? [Matthew 6:13, James 1:13, Matthew 4:1]. |
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| 2023-07-06 |
Roaming Eyes (Lust):
If I have a roaming eye and am attracted to women, will I be condemned for that? Rec: Book; "Every Man's Battle." [Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 4:15]. |
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| 2023-06-12 |
Sin or Natural Desires:
Is James 1 talking about falling to sin, or is he referring to our natural desires? [James 1:6]. |
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| 2023-06-05 |
Sinlessness in the New Earth:
Why would I not sin in the New Earth? Will I still have free will? What will keep me from sinning in there? |
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| 2023-05-01 |
Loving God with No Free Will in Heaven:
If we have no free will in heaven, then is it really love, since we have no real choice about it? [Galatians 5:17]. |
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| 2023-04-17 |
Temptation of Christ:
Was Jesus tempted by sex? [Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 5:28, James 1:14-16]. |
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| 2023-02-01 |
Satan's Character & Role:
Is it possible that Satan is not really only evil but more like a "prosecuting attornery" that God actually created for testing? [Revelation 12:9, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28]. Avoiding Temptation: What is the point of avoiding temptation and prayer to avoid them, if this is all part of the plan. [Luke 18:7, James 1:15, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 5:9-13]. Skeptics Doubting the Reliability: How do you answer a skeptic that complains that there is something wrong with the teacher when everyone in Christianity has a differing opinion? [Proverbs 25:2]. |
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| 2023-01-12 |
Jesus' Ability to Sin:
Could Jesus have sinned? If He could not have, then the temptation doesn't mean as much. [1 Timothy 2:5, James 1:13, John 11:14-18, Hebrews 2:5-18, Philippians 2:7, Hebrews 4:15]. |
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| 2022-11-21 |
"Sin Nature":
If Adam & Eve were created without a "sin nature", but yet they still sinned, then what is the difference to be with or without it? [Romans 7:23, John 8:34]. |
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| 2022-11-18 |
Men-Greater Temptation to Sin:
Do men have a greater propensity for sin, or carry a greater burden of sin, than do women? |
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| 2022-11-14 |
Discouragment in Prayer vs Hardness of Heart:
If someone is struggling because of the discouragement in their failures in reoccuring sin, therefore finding it hard to pray, is their heart becoming hardened? [Luke 18:1-8, Daniel 10:10-14, Psalm 103:13-14, Hebrews 4:14-16, Revelation 12:12, Matthew 4:11, Luke 4:13, Matthew 26:41]. |
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| 2022-11-01 |
Free From Sin:
After we become believers, are we free from sin or are we just hopelessly bound to sin? [Romans 6:16-18, I Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 5:16, I Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:12, Romans 8:4, Romans 13:14, 2 Corinthians 10:3, Matthew 1:21, I John 2:1, Romans 6:1]. |
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| 2022-10-26 |
Chastening or Satan:
How does one know when God is chastening rather than Satan attacking us? |
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| 2022-10-21 |
Modesty-Bathing Suits & Speedos:
Is it sinful to wear a speedo to the beach? |
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| 2022-10-19 |
Sin After Salvation:
Will I still be responsible for my sins after I have been saved? [I John 1:9, Luke 15:11-32]. Genders & LGBTQ Marriages: What do you say about all the accepted genders today and homosexual marriages? [Matthew 19:5-6, John 8:31]. |
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| 2022-08-17 |
Modesty:
Regarding modesty, what parts of the body need to be covered? [Romans 14:13-23, Exodus 28:42]. |
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| 2022-08-16 |
Devil's Abilities & Limitations:
Could you share any scripture that indicates that the devil can speak into people's minds? [Matthew 16:23]. Devil's Abilities & Limitations: Since we have the mind of Christ, how can we have thoughts coming into out minds from Satan? |
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| 2022-08-16 |
Devil's Abilities & Limitations:
Could you share any scripture that indicates that the devil can speak into people's minds? [Matthew 16:23]. Devil's Abilities & Limitations: Since we have the mind of Christ, how can we have thoughts coming into out minds from Satan? |
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| 2022-07-21 |
Ex-Homosexual & Ex-Transgender; Dealing with the Temptation:
Ex-homosexual & ex-transgender: When I am tempted by the wrong sex, is it demonic? [Matthew 19:12]. Lectures recommended. The "Offspring" of Satan in Genesis: Could you explain what is meant by the "offspring" when the offspring of the serpent was cursed? [Genesis 3:15, Revelation 12:9, John 8:44, I John 3:10]. |
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| 2022-07-06 |
One's Temptations to Sin:
Where do most people stand when reflecting upon their sexual behavior and other sin in their past. [Judges 9:13, Psalms 104:15, Proverbs 31:6]. |
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| 2022-05-20 |
Free Will in the Afterlife:
Do you believe that we will have free will in the afterlife, and if so, what would keep us from sinning? Slavery: Did God allow people to take slaves after they conquered other nations? |
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| 2022-05-18 |
Good & Evil in Eden:
Because there was a Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil, does that mean evil was already in the garden? [Genesis 1:31, Genesis 3:1]. Satan's Origins: Do you lean toward the view that Satan was created by God or He was a fallen angel? |
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| 2022-05-09 |
Jesus' Temptations:
Do you think that Jesus ever struggled with mental or emotional things, like depression? |
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| 2022-04-11 |
Sin in One's Dreams:
If we sin in our dreams-is it the devil, and do we need to repent? Interpreting Dreams: Should one attempt to interpret one's dreams? |
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| 2022-04-07 |
Jesus' Sacrifical Death for His People:
Was it easier for Jesus to lay down His life for us because He knew what would await His people? |
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| 2022-03-31 |
Satan's Access to Our Minds:
How much access does Satan have to our minds? Speaking to Satan:: Should we address Satan directly? [Revelation 12:11]. Flesh Vs Satan Tempting Us: How do we know when it is the Devil vs our own flesh tempting us? [Matthew 12:26, Acts 17:30]. |
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| 2022-03-21 |
Dating Relationships:
How does one avoid various pitfalls in dating relationship? Father Questioning a Daughter's Date: What would you require of someone who wished to date your daughters? |
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| 2022-03-17 |
Scripture Taken Out of Context:
Do you think you took scripture out of context when referring to Romans 7 and it application to living the Christian life? [Revelation 3:20, Romans 7, Romans 8:1-4, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:23, Romans 7:23-25, Romans 7:14, Romans 7:17, Romans 7:20]. |
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| 2022-02-15 |
Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil:
Why would God, knowing that Adam & Eve would sin, place the temptation of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden? |
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| 2022-01-07 |
More Serious Temptation:
Doesn't it seem like there are some temptations that are common, but there are others really more serious and one is in spiritual danger? [Galatians 6:1, I Thessalonians 3:5, Luke 22:31]. |
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| 2021-12-15 |
God Testing Our Faith:
Did God allow me to get sick as a test of my faith? [James 5:11, Psalms 34:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13]. |
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| 2021-11-30 |
Jesus' Temptation to Sin:
Do you think that since Jesus did not sin, there is a difference in His temptation to sin is different than our temptation to continue to sin? [John 8:34, Romans 6:15-23]. |