Episodes
Monday Mar 29, 2021
#STRask - March 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Questions about whether the Mosaic Law’s prohibition against eating blood was a moral or ceremonial law and how Jesus could be “the same yesterday, today, and forever” if he took on a human nature.
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Is the prohibition against eating blood (e.g., rare steaks) a moral law or a Jewish ceremonial law?
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If Jesus Christ “is the same yesterday, today, and forever,” how does that square with his taking on a human nature in the incarnation?
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
#STRask - March 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Questions about why sincere and unselfish prayers are unanswered and what a polygamous convert to Christianity should do about his wives.
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Why do you think some prayers are unanswered despite their heartfelt, sincere, and unselfish motives?
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If a man in a polygamous marriage converts to Christianity, what should he do about his wives given that the biblical ideal is one man and one woman?
Monday Mar 22, 2021
#STRask - March 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Questions about why God doesn’t give grace to everyone, the fear that family members aren’t in the elect, and why God would condemn someone who doesn’t have access to the Bible or Jesus.
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If God’s justice was sufficiently displayed on the cross, and God’s grace is irresistible, why doesn’t God give his grace to everyone if he wishes all to be saved?
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What if my family members aren’t in the elect?
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Why would a loving God condemn people to Hell who do not have access to the Bible or Jesus?
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
#STRask - March 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Questions about balancing “turning the other cheek” with having self-respect in the face of abuse, whether you can testify against someone you’ve forgiven, and whether or not we’ll study the Bible in Heaven.
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Is there a balance Christians should strike between showing grace by “turning the other cheek” and having self-respect in the face of abuse?
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If someone forgives the perpetrator of a criminal act, does that mean he can’t testify against that criminal?
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When in Heaven with God, will we still study the Bible, or will it be old news at that point?
Monday Mar 15, 2021
#STRask - March 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Questions about the appropriate age to get a child a smart phone and what pronouns to use when talking to a gender-confused person.
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What is the appropriate age to get my child a smart phone?
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When talking or referring to a gender-confused person, what pronouns should I use?
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
#STRask - March 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Questions about what the Bible says about astrology and whether Matthew 11:11 says John is greater than Jesus and is not in the kingdom.
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What does the Bible say about astrology or anything related?
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Does Matthew 11:11 teach that John was greater than Jesus and that he isn’t in the kingdom?
Monday Mar 08, 2021
#STRask - March 8, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Questions about whether there could have been a better way for God to do things than to have us all inherit a sinful nature from Adam and whether Romans 5:15 implies the number of people saved through Jesus will be greater than those who died through Adam.
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Couldn’t there have been a better way to do things than for us to inherit a sinful nature from Adam?
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Does Romans 5:15 imply there will be more people saved through Jesus than those who died through Adam’s sin?
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
#STRask - March 4, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Questions about the New Apostolic Reformation, associating with Christian leaders who associate with false teachers, and how Proverbs 20:30 applies to life today.
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Is the New Apostolic Reformation unbiblical, heterodox, or heresy?
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Should Christian leaders associate, partner, or endorse those who associate, partner, or endorse false teachers or groups with heretical teachings?
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How does Proverbs 20:30 apply to life today?
Monday Mar 01, 2021
#STRask - March 1, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Questions about engaging people who use Jesus to promote liberal politics without delving too deep into politics and whether or not it’s a stretch to apply Jesus’ admonition to love others to government regulations.
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How can I engage with a belief system that uses Jesus to promote liberal politics without delving too deep into politics?
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Given that we have a say in our government, is it too far a stretch to apply Jesus’ admonition to love others to government regulations?
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