January 2022

Some say that “Babylon the Great” is representative of America. What do you think about that?

Did Martin Luther want to take the book of James out of the Bible because it did not support the “gospel of grace”? [Romans 6:1, Galatians 5:6, Genesis 15:6]

What would you recommend and what to you have on your website that would help me to learn more about the history of 70AD?

Would it not be more difficult to properly understand the Bible without knowing some of the history surrounding the events?

Did God change his mind when scripture says that people had become so corrupt mankind would have to be destroyed, but then He found favor in Noah, giving us another chance? [Genesis 6:6, Numbers 23:19, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Timothy 2:19].

Listener recommends Christian historian, Dr. Paul Maier's book, “In the Fullness of Time”, in relation to church history and the Jewish War of AD 70. Recommended additional book, “Josephus-the Essential Works”:

Was the good seed in the “Parable of the Sower" that fell on the good ground, the only one that was ultimately saved ? [Matthew 13].

Is repentance of sin necessary for salvation? [Romans 10:9-10].

Why do we arbitrarily worship on Sunday instead of Saturday, as we were instructed? [Ezekiel 20:12, Exodus 31:13, I Corinthians 16:1, Exodus 20, Colossians 2:16-17, Romans 14:5, Matthew 12].

Didn't Jesus and the disciples teach on the Sabbath, setting a standard for us to worship on the Sabbath instead of Sunday?

Didn't Constantine and the Roman government influence the adoption of Sunday? Recommended topical lectures: Individual Topics; "Sabbath Keeping" & "Authority of Scripture"; "Christians & The Law."

Caller very enthusiastically shares his gratitude for Steve's ministry on The Narrow Path radio program and website:

Were people more God-fearing throughout the 1800s than they are now?

Why did David pray, "Against you, and you only, have I sinned" when it was clear that he had wronged many others? [Psalm 54:4, Psalm 22:1].

Is there any surviving material from your band in the 1970s (New Wine).

How does God look at our marriage if both of us were married before and neither of our former spouses have passed away? Recommends topical article on marriage at the website.

How can I respond to my daughter who claims that God is manipulative and abusive as in the example of Abraham being told to kill Isaac? (Even though it seems to end at the break, Steve continues to coomment after break regarding this call.)

Can someone be saved and not inherit "The Kingdom of God"? [Colossians 1:13].

Is there a difference between being saved and inheriting the kingdom? [Hebrews 6:1, Colossians 1:28, Philippians 3:14-15].

Should one leave a church that promotes the idea that your life doesn't have to reflect God's standards?

Did not Abraham believe he would see his son again because of his great faith, and does not that story of he and Isaac help us understand God's gift of His Son? [Hebrews 11:19].

What kind of treaty will Israel sign, as prophesied in Revelation 6? [Revelation 6, Daniel 9:26-27].