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Caller attempts to defend Calvinistic ideas about regeneration. [2 Thessalonians 3:2, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:12, Philippians 1:29, Acts 16:30-31, Luke 18:13-14, John 16:8, John 3:14].

How does "works" and "obedience" relate to "grace?" How would this apply to the thief on the cross? [Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 7:21-23].

It seems that sometimes there is contradictory information about being saved (faith and/or works)? [James 2:14-26, Luke 18:9-14].

What is an alternative to "The Sinner's Prayer" when leading someone to Christ when there is a limited amount of time. [Luke 18:13].

Can I point to some of the parables like "The Prodigal Son", the tax collector, and "the lost coin", to counter Calvinist doctrine? [Luke 15:11-32, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15:8, Luke 13:34].

Are people saved by saying a prayer (the sinner's prayer)? [Luke 18:13, Luke 23:42, I John 1:9].

Though raised in the faith, what do you do if you keep screwing up and it feels as though there is not much hope? Recommends lectures, such as "How Can I know I am Really a Christian?" and "Authority of Scripture." [2 Peter 2:20, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 7:23, Luke 18:13, Romans 10:9].

Is it wrong to lead a person in the "Sinner's Prayer"? [Acts 11:26, Luke 18:13, Romans 10:9].

Is there any merit to the claim that Paul was a false prophet? [Luke 18:13].

Could you talk about "Hyper-Dispensationalism" (also called "Mid-Acts")? Is anything at the website on this? [Acts 14:22, Acts 20:24-25, Acts 28:30-31, Colossians 1:13, Galatians 1:8-9, Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:28, Luke 18:13].

If I prayed this prayer in sincerity, (recites a prayer) can I be assured that I am saved? [Luke 18:13].

Do you think that you would be worthy to loosen Jesus' sandal, or do you think you are better equipped? [John 1:27, Luke 18:13].

How important is repentance for one's salvation? [Luke 15:11-32, 18:13, Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38].