Go to The Narrow Path Ministry Topic: Serve (Servant) |
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2024-04-17 |
Church Hierarchy & Eldership: What do you think about my position on the church hierarchy and elders? [Matthew 20:25-29, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Titus 1:7-10, Timothy 3:1-7]. |
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2024-04-09 |
Women in Ministry: What do you say to a young woman who wants to go into the ministry, in light of so many pastors saying women should not do so. [1 Corinthians 14:1, Titus 2:4-8]. |
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2024-03-21 |
Evidence of a True Believer: What verses would best support that one really is a true believer? [Matthew 7:21-22, Luke 6:46, John 8:30-31, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:9, John 13:34-35]. |
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2024-03-12 |
Giving Up One's Rights: Regarding your recent talk "The Way of Peace" and giving up one's rights, what if I don't want to serve where my church wants me to? [1 Corinthians 9]. |
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2024-02-27 |
Female Pastors: Would you say "yes" or "no" to female pastors? "Why" or "Why not?" [1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, Acts 18:26-28, Romans 16:1, Matthew 23:9, Matthew 20:25-28]. |
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2024-02-19 |
Trajectory Application of Scripture: What do you think about the trajectory method and application of Biblical teaching? [Galatians 3:28, Matthew 20:26-28]. |
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2024-02-15 |
"Unprofitable Servant" Parable: Can you help me sort the parable of "The Unprofitable Servant?" Rec: Topical lecture, "Refuse to be Offended." [Luke 17:5-10, 1 Peter 4:19]. |
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2024-02-13 |
Serving More: Since I know all that the heavenly Father has done for me, what else can I do, besides share and glorify Him? [Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 10:31]. |
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2024-01-30 |
Falling Short of Full Obedience: Could you comment on Luke 17:10 and its application to being fully obedient? [Luke 17:10]. Dispensationalism: Doesn't Dispensationalism teach that when the Jews rejected Jesus when He attempted to set up the Kingdom, He went to plan B and then had to die? Debating Dispensationalism: Why don't Dispensationalists, like John MacArthur or David Hocking, debate alternate views with people like you? |
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2024-01-23 |
Repentance & Grace: Can you expand on the marvelous work of repentance and grace? |
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2024-01-08 |
Jehovah's Witnesses-144,000 Ruling: In contrast to the Jehovah's Witnesses' idea, who would the 144,000 to us (Non-Jehovah's Witnesses)? [Revelation 5:10]. Jehovah's Witnesses-Parable of "The Faithful Servant": To someone who is not a Jehovah's Witness, who is the "faithful servant?" [Luke 19:26, Luke 12:42-48]. |
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2023-12-07 |
Wives Who Won‘t Submit: How far does a husband go if his wife will not submit? [Ephesians 5:22-25, 1 Peter 3] |
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2023-09-26 |
YouTube Instead of Radio: Have you thought about no longer using the radio and going on YouTube instead (to save the costs)? "First Shall be Last": Why do you suppose Jesus said so many times "The first will be last ...?" [Romans 2:9-10]. |
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2023-09-14 |
"Wood, Hay & Stubble": Could you explain this passage about "wood, hay, and stubble?" What is the "fire?" Who is "every man?" [1 Corinthians 3:1-15, Acts 18-19, 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:21-22]. Trial or Judgment Symbolized by Fire: So, "fire" could symbolize either trials or final judgment? [1 Corinthians 3:1-15, 1 Peter 4:12-19]. |
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2023-06-26 |
Women in Church Leadership: What about women in church leadership and some who say that women cannot be "servants of God?" [1 Corinthians 11, Titus 2]. |
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2023-05-30 |
Serving Money (Mammon): How can you make money and not serve mammon (money)? |
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2023-05-01 |
Faith & Religion: How do you tell when your religion is out of balance and becoming unhealthy? [James 1:27, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 9:13]. |
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2023-04-24 |
Child or Servant of God?: Are we children of God, or servants of God? [Galatians 4:1, Galatians 4:7, 1 John 3:2, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 25:34, 1 Peter 1:3, Luke 17:7-10]. Male & Female, Jew or Greek: Since there really are some differences between men and women, what is Paul really saying? [Galatians 3:28, Romans 2, Philippians 3:3, Ephesians 2:11-22]. |
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2023-03-27 |
Authority of the Pastor & Accountability: Regarding my pastor suggesting the need to submit to the authority of his role, [2 Corinthians 1:23]. |
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2023-03-15 |
Waiting for Jesus: Are we waiting for Jesus...or is He waiting for us? [2 Peter 3:2, Matthew 24:14, Colossians 1:6]. |
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2023-03-01 |
Characteristics of a Good Pastor: What are the characteristics of a good pastor? |
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2023-02-09 |
Ritual Foot Washing: Was it a ritual to do the "foot washing" in scriputure, or could it have been cultural? [John 13:4-15, 1 John 1:9]. |
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2023-01-31 |
Helping in Homeless Encampments: I have been convicted lately about feeling I ought to witness to the homeless, but also that I ought not stop there. What do I do to actually help? |
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2023-01-26 |
Salvation without the "Kingdom of God": Can someone be "saved" without entering the "Kingdom of God?" [2 Peter 4:1, Luke 19:10, Luke 19:17, Genesis 15:6, 2 Peter 3:9]. Kingdom of God: Is there a distinction between being "saved" for eternity and being in the Kingdom of God, here and how? |
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2023-01-11 |
The Decaying Culture & the Example in the Church: Is not the solution to the decay of the world the blameless lives of believers and their example and outreach? What do we do? |
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2022-11-15 |
Baptism: Should we have the person who is about to be baptized, confess their sins beforehand? [Matthew 3:6]. Identity in Christ: Should we be focusing on our "identity in Christ"? [John 13:13, Luke 17:10]. |
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2022-11-08 |
Cults & Cultic Churches: Is there something I should be doing about all the cults, and cultic leadership found in so many churches? [Acts 20:30]. |
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2022-10-07 |
Serving and Good Works: What are the "good works" being referred to in scripture? Is it serving as deacons and such? [Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14]. |
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2022-09-29 |
Gifts for Ministry & Equipping of the Saints: Iin Ephesians 4, is Paul saying that people and their spiritual gifts all fit in one of these categories? [Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, I Peter 4:10-11]. |
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2022-05-30 |
Complimentarian vs Egalitarianism: Could you comment on the theological views of "Complimentarianism and Egalitarianism", not only in marriage, but in ministry? [Luke 2:50-51, John 13:1-17, Ephesians 5, I Samuel 5:29, Acts 5:29]. |
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2022-05-12 |
Doing the Will of the Father: What should I study to help me understand obedience to God, rather than ignorantly following an institution? And how to help others not fall to that? [Genesis 20:3, Luke 12:47f, James 3:1, I Timothy 1:13]. |
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2022-04-05 |
Foot Washing: What is the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? [John 13:4]. The Prodigal Son's Portion of the Estate: How was the portion of the inheritance of the Prodigal Son determined? [Luke 15:11-32]. |
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2022-03-30 |
Women in Ministry: Does the Bible support the idea of woman becoming pastors or elders? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, I Corinthians 14:1, I Peter 5:2-4, Acts 20:28]. Women in Authority Over Men: Should women be put in authority over men? [Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44, Matthew 20:26]. |
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2022-02-24 |
Rewards in the New Jerusalem: When we are caught up and are in the New Jerusalem, are some of us going to be rewarded with different positions? [Matthew 25, Luke 19, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Mark 10:44, Matthew 20:27]. |
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2022-02-23 |
Unprofitable Servant Parable: Why do you favor the passage about the servant? [Luke 17:7-10]. Things to be Done in Secret: What are the 3 things we are to do in secret? [Matthew 6:1-18]. |
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2022-02-22 |
"Unprofitable Servant" Parables: Would you comment on the passage about the "unprofitable servant" in Luke? [Luke 17:7-11, I Corinthians 6:20]. |
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2021-12-08 |
The Message Bible: What do you think about "The Message" Bible? Pastor Completely Controlling the Church: Is the pastor supposed to be in complete control over the church? [Matthew 20:25-26, I Corinthians 11:3, James 5:14, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4, 3 John 1:9, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:5]. |
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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? |
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2021-08-13 |
Lazy Back-Sliding Christians: Do lazy, back-slidden Christians end up in hell, relative to the parable of the lazy servant? [Luke 12, Matthew 24, Acts 11:26, John 8:31]. Recommended books by Steve Gregg (2 volume set); "Empire of the Risen Son" (Vol 1; "There is Another King". Vol 2: "All the King's Men". |
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2021-08-02 |
Jesus Want Us to be Slaves: Do not these verses indicate that Jesus was supportive of slavery, and therefore could be applied to us being slaves or servants? [Luke 17:10]. |
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2021-07-21 |
Pregnancy & the Vaccine: Caller shares her insight into pregnant woman taking the COVID vaccine. Leaving Jesus: Have you heard much about the Catholic church and many evangelicals leaving their devotion to Jesus? [Galatians 1:10]. What Must I Do to be Saved: What must one do to be saved? [Matthew 1:21, Romans 10:9, Luke 17:10, I Corinthians 10, I Peter 3, John 8:31]. |
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2021-07-08 |
Doing Good Works with the Right Motivation: How can you be sure that the good works you do are truly for the love of Jesus and not for selfish reasons? "Who are My Mother and Brother"? What are the ramifications of the verse when Christ says, "Who are my mother and brother?" [Luke 8:19-21, Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50, Ephesians 2:14]. |
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2021-06-30 |
Pastors Control the Church: Does the pastor have complete control of the church? Recommended Lecture; "Some Assembly Required." [Matthew 20:26, Mark 9:35]. |
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2021-06-11 |
Married to an Unbeliever: How do I live a Christian life being married to an unbeliever, and remain faithful to Christ? Recommended lecture: Topical/Individual Lectures/ "How to Love your Wife Like Christ Loved the Church." [I Corinthians 7:12-15, John 13:13]. |
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2021-03-25 |
Showing Love of Christ to One's Wife: How can I make the the love of Christ apparent to my wife in our struggling marriage? [Ephesians 5:25-27]. |
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2021-03-23 |
Family Hierarchy: Do you think that it is better for husband and wives to make mutual decisions, rather than as scripture directs men to be the head of his household? [Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 5:32]. Christ Submitted to the Church: Is it correct to say that Christ submitted Himself to the church? [John 13:14]. |
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2021-03-17 |
Not Doing Enough for God: As a relatively new believer, I am struggling with self-condemnation regarding how much I am doing as a Christian. What do you advise? [John 3:17, I John 3:21]. |
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2021-03-11 |
Eternal Boredom & Trials in the Eternal State: Could you address the concern that the millennial or eternal state will be perfect, yet we will have to keep being tried and tested, but in all likelihood will be exhausting or boring? [Revelation 21:4]. |
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2021-01-19 |
Higher or Lower Than Angels: Are we a little lower than angels according to scripture? [Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 1:14]. |
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2021-01-12 |
More Missionaries Needed: Why doesn't the Holy Spirit move more people to become missionaries? |
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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? |
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2020-12-16 |
Ministry to Eldercare: Why is it so hard to get people to care for and visit the elderly as part of their ministry? [I Timothy 5:4, Matthew 25:36, Luke 6:31]. |
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2020-10-21 |
Serving on a Military Base: What are your thoughts about serving as a worship leader on a military base where one doesn't know what the pastors and teachers actually teach? |
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2020-10-21 |
The Point of Salvation: When is someone saved? What level of belief and obedience is required? |
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2020-10-21 |
Glorified Bodies Need to Eat: Is it necessary for resurrected bodies to eat to live in the glorified state? [Revelation 22:2]. Sheep, Goats, & Brethren: Are the sheep, the goats, the brethren, etc. all referring to the same people in Matthew 7 & 25? [Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:41]. Serving God in the Glorified State: What does serving God in a glorified body look like? [Revelation 4, Revelation 5, Revelation 21, Revelation 22, Luke 19]. |
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2020-10-14 |
Servant in Isaiah: Who is being referred to in Isaiah 49:6? [Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 53, Acts 13]. |
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2020-10-02 |
Suffering Guilt, Temptation, and Failure to Follow Christ in Reality: Could you help me understand the concept of "dying to myself & Christ living in me" when I don't really do or obey as I should. [Galatians 2:20]. |
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2020-09-09 |
Free, Indeed: Could you give some context and insight into the verse about "you shall be free, indeed?" [John 8:31-38]. |
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2020-06-24 |
Promoting the Kingdom of God: What is the best way to serve to further the Kingdom of God? |
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2020-06-19 |
Elders & Deacons: What is the difference between an elder and a deacon? [I Timothy 3]. Elder-Husband of One Wife: What does it mean in the qualifications for elders when it says "husband of one wife"? [I Timothy 3]. Male as Generic Descriptor in Scripture: Does the Bible use "he", the male gender descriptor, in a generic and inclusive way rather than really indicating a male is being discussed? |
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2020-06-18 |
Deacon Qualifications: My church wants me to fill the role of deacon, but I am hesitant about the qualifications? [I Timothy 3]. |
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2020-05-27 |
Thank You for Advice on Marriage: Caller thanks Steve for his advice on marriage regarding servanthood. |
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2020-05-22 |
What is "His Will": What is doing "His will", as stated in Matthew? [Matthew 7:21, Matthew 5-7, Matthew 6:46]. |
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2019-12-05 |
Servants: What are the qualities of a good servant? Obedience: What does it mean to be partially obedient? [Luke 17:7-10]. |
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2019-02-12 |
Enemies your Footstool: What enemies is the Hebrew's writer referring to & how are they going to be humbled? [Hebrews 1:13, Psalm 110:1] |
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2018-04-20 |
Complaints about Christianity: Do you love everything dealing w/ Christianity? |
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2018-03-23 |
Jesus as our Light: Is Jesus light? Rulers over us: Are one who has authority over us, are they servants of God? [Romans 13] |
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2018-03-05 |
Parable 3 Servants: In the parable of the 3 servants, the one who didn't collect any interest, what is that referring to, what was the purpose of the story, His point? [Matthew 25:14-30] |
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2017-12-06 |
Slave or Friend: Are we a slave or a friend of Jesus? |
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2017-11-28 |
Nation of Israel or Jesus: Is the Servant of YHWH Israel or Jesus? [Isaiah 53:11] |
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2017-09-27 |
God Not being able to be Tempted: Why does it say that God can't be tempted, but Jesus was tempted, can you clear up this conflict? |
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2017-07-10 |
Slavery Good or Bad: Was slavery good or bad in the Bible? Caller discusses again her view about how bad she feels slavery is. (follow up) |
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2017-07-07 |
Slavery: (followup) slavery was actually a good thing in old times, & God or Bible writers refer to terms of slavery all the time, like being a slave to righteousness. |
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2017-07-07 |
Slavery: (followup) A discussion about slavery. (audio is not very good.) |
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2017-07-06 |
Slavery: Why didn't God just say slavery was evil? (cont after break) |
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2017-06-07 |
Slaves & Servants: Is there a difference between Slaves & Servants? Were they really any slaves in jesus' time? |
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2017-01-30 |
Claiming Jesus' Power: Bill Johnson, in his book, "When Heaven Invades Earth", says that Jesus performed the miracles by being in right communion w/ God, not because He WAS God, & since there's no cancer in heaven we can say no cancer down here as well, & what does it mean that He emptied Himself? [Philippians 2:5-8] |
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2017-01-25 |
Angels verses the Holy Spirit: Do ministering angels minister to us like the Holy Spirit does? |
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2017-01-10 |
Squandering your Life: What if you've squandered most of your life from serving God? [Luke 15:11-32] |
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2016-01-05 |
Slavery: Slavery in the New Testament was different, more positive, than what we think as slavery today, isn't that right? Indentured servitude [Matthew 6:24, Luke 6:13] |
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2015-12-17 |
Being Tortured in Hell: Where do we get that idea that demons torture people in Hell? The Unforgiving Servant Parable: What about the parable about the unforgiving servant sort've being tortured? [Matthew 18:21-35] |
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2015-04-20 |
Adam & Eve's Children & Incest: How did Adam & Eve's children not have been in incestuous relationship when they got married, having children? "You Do to the Least of These": Was Jesus talking to believers when He said, "When you've helped the least of my brethren, you have helped Me"? [Matthew 25:40] |
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2014-05-15 |
Bart Ehrman & the Suffering Servant: Could Steve comment on a paragraph that the caller wants to read on something Bart Ehrman wrote about the Suffering Servant in Isaiah? [Isaiah 42:1-4. Isaiah 50-59] |
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2014-04-03 |
Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa seemed a little harsh to someone witnessing to a person on their deathbed. NIV: Able to learn much easier from the NIV, so it is profitable to use. Conditional Immortality: He that is dead is justified from his sin, from what you gave in someone's answer about hell, you seemed to have changed your position a little bit. Is that true? [Romans 6:7] |
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2013-03-13 |
Secular Books to Train Leaders in Church: What do you think about using a secular books to train leaders in the church? [Romans 12, Matthew 20:25]. |
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2013-03-13 |
Chakras: Chakras are discussed from a Buddhist perspective. Are Chakras more biological or spiritual? Jesus in the Old Testament: Is Jesus prophesied in the Old Testament? [Isaiah 53]. Jewish Tradition of "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW): What does the Jewish tradition make of the "Servant of Yahweh (YWHW)" in Isaiah 53? [Isaiah 53:6-8]. |
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2013-02-05 |
Qualifications of a Deacon/Deaconess: I don't see any references to women deacons either, let alone elders or pastors. Are there women deacons in the Bible? Streets of Gold: Are the Streets of Gold going to be in Heaven or on the New Earth? Mansions in Heaven & Confusion: If there's physical Mansions in Heaven, why can't there be physical streets of gold in Heaven? [John 14:1-4] I've been being confused a lot the last few days of stuff I thought was clear! |
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2013-01-18 |
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: What was the purpose of the Parable about the Unforgiven Servant? |