Bridge Bible Talk

Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Guest Pastor Bill Penna

Question Timestamps:

1. Tracey, email (2:12) - What is meant by an "Acts 29 church?"
2. Oswald, email (3:31) - What translation do you prefer for word-for-word Bible translations?
3. Ellie, email (6:51) - What is the best book of the Bible to start with as a new believer?
4. Matt, email (9:08) - How do you discern the voice of the Lord?
5. Joe, NY (13:09) - What is your take on the CSB Bible?
6. Cheyenne, email (18:11) - Why was Solomon upset that Adonijah asked for Abishag?
7. Jamie, email (20:01) - Why did God need to go to Sodom and Gomorrah to "see for Himself?" Isn't He all knowing?
8. Email (24:35) - How do you navigate criticism in leadership with grace and integrity?
9. Winston, NY (33:37) - If you preach that fornication is wrong, would that be discrimination?
10. Nick, VA (41:22) - How can I take the promises in the Bible seriously when they don't have a deadline?
11. Ed, NJ (49:33) - Where did the Jewish tradition of wearing the locks on the side of the head come from? Is it from the Bible?
12. Crystal, NJ (54:04) - What prevents the Jews from seeing that Jesus is the Messiah?

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Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Question Timestamps:

1. Karl, NH (2:46) - Can you explain Exodus 24:6-12?
2. Lori, NY (7:21) - Why didn't God give more pleasant endings to people like Adrian Rogers or Billy Graham?
3. DC, NJ (12:51) - What do you suggest I read to help boost my mood and attitude in this winter season?
4. Danny, NY (17:02) - Can you explain John 17:24?
5. Debbie, YouTube (19:48) - Did Elijah and Enoch receive glorified bodies when they were taken to heaven? If they are the two witnesses in Revelation, will they have earthly bodies?
6. Robbie, NY (21:40) - How do we know the books of the Bible are true? Why are there other books from the times of the Bible, but aren't included?
7. Kelly, OH (33:25) - If you could ask anyone from the Bible a question, who would it be and what question would you ask?
8. Jose, NY (38:31) - How do you know when God is bringing you out of your season of singleness? How do you know when God is preparing you for ministry? How do you know when He says "no" or "not yet?"
9. Lan, GA (42:50) - Can you explain Nahum 1:3? Is it literal or figurative? Are the clouds the "dust of God's feet?"
10. Ricky, email (47:53) - Can you explain the difference between the "children of Israel" and the "sons of Adam" in Deuteronomy 38:8?
11. Austin, email (51:03) - Why do so many churches argue against DEI? Doesn't it align with Jesus's teaching?
12. Email (54:12) - Is it Biblical to ask God to forgive our ancestors?

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Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Question Timestamps:

1. Richard, Facebook (3:09) - Why did Jesus ask Peter "do you love me more than these?"
2. Thomas, NJ (7:02) - Did Jesus ask Peter "do you love me" three times because Peter denied Him three times? Did all of the people that died in The Flood go to hell?
3. Frances, email (11:27) - Why do Christians struggle with forgiving others, especially other Christians? Why don't we hear more encouragement to do so from the pulpit?
4. Christina, email (13:12) - Am I committing adultery by marrying a man that was previously married?
5. Rebecca, Facebook (18:06) - Can you explain what James 2:26 means?
6. Randy, FL (20:30) - Can you sin after you are saved?
7. Judith, email (25:57) - What does the Bible mean by "sharing in evil deeds?"
8. Carry, KY (33:29) - Can you explain the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel?
9. Anne, VA (41:04) - How do I continue to be a subservient wife to a husband with dementia?
10. Ramos, Facebook (45:54) - Will the church experience The Great Tribulation?
11. Lori, email (48:21) - What is the "joy set before him" mentioned in Hebrews 12:2?
12. Jayna, email (50:26) - Do family members that have died watch over us?
13. Bill, email (52:02) - What spirit did Adam and Eve receive at creation? Is it the same as the Holy Spirit in us today?

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Question Timestamps:

1. RFD, YouTube (2:32) - Can you explain why Genesis 38 is placed in the middle of the story of Joseph?
2. Tara, email (6:15) - If my boyfriend and I live together before marriage, will that cause problems in our marriage? Do you recommend any best practices for couples before marriage?
3. Danny, HI (10:53) - Do we have any records from the time between Jesus's birth and when He was twelve years old?
4. Lewis, email (12:52) - Can you explain what Mormons believe about Jesus and Lucifer?
5. Anonymous, MA (16:18) - What should a Christian wife do when their Christian husband turns violent and dangerous?
6. Rocio, email (18:42) - What are your thoughts on "name it and claim it?"
7. Crystal, NJ (21:12) - If a man commits adultery and gets a divorce, is he free to remarry? Does that make the new wife an adulterer?
8. Ron, MA (36:28) - Can you explain what Jesus means by "turn the other cheek?" What about self defense? What about when Jesus says to give away your coat when someone asks for it?
9. Avery, NJ (42:39) - Why would God leave people behind after the Rapture if He loves them?
10. Lupas, TX (46:31) - What do feel about churches that allow people to bring food and drinks into the service?
11. Clara, GA (49:02) - Can you explain John 14:30? Why is Satan called "the ruler of the world?"

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Question Timestamps:

1. Tocanya, HI (2:59) - Where in the Bible do we find David's son? Is it true that women cannot preach in the church but instead have to go to their husbands?
2. Naomi, GA (6:22) - Can you explain 1 Peter 4:6?
3. David, email (8:04) - Does Calvary Chapel have any online materials for reaching out to people who are deaf and can't speak?
4. Bob, email (9:23) - If the Ephesians didn't repent, would they be unable to eat the fruit of the tree of life in the new heaven and new earth?
5. Andrew, email (11:30) - What should we think about deliverance ministry?
6. Joan, email (14:29) - How do I know that I'm using God's strength and not my own?
7. Grace, email (15:45) - Why would God have Hosea marry a prostitute? What is Hosea's connection to the other prophets?
8. Joe, NY (18:32) - What does Matthew 5:48 mean?
9. Josh, email (22:24) - Does God speak to us through numbers?
10. Verda, email (24:28) - Why don't we hold the men accountable for abortions, when they are just as responsible as the mother?
11. Nina, NJ (33:40) - Are the Father and Jesus both creator?
12. Ann, GA (36:47) - Is it advisable for Christians to have their own business, or to just be content with their salary?
13. John, SC (38:49) - How do I go about casting a demon out of a boy?
14. Paul, NJ (44:46) - Why don't preachers teach more about God speaking to His children?
15. Wanda, FL (51:46) - Can you explain the gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues?

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Question Timestamps:

1. Connie, YouTube (1:59) - Does corruption in California hinder revival in every state?
2. Ron, MA (6:41) - Are the "heart" and the "mind" the same thing in the Bible? Does giving to people outside of church count as tithing?
3. Angel, NY (13:37) - What should I do to help my friend who doesn't have a ride to church?
4. Sherry, MA (17:30) - Aren't we only baptized once?
5. Paul, email (21:08) - Should I tithe from my inheritance?
6. Terri, email (22:45) - Where in the Bible did Jesus celebrate Christmas?
7. Danielle, YouTube (25:55) - Is it okay with the Lord that I was baptized a second time?
8. Gerard, email (33:30) - Does God require us to have our finances in order?
9. Pete, GA (36:15) - Can you pray for Gayle in Georgia?
10. Nina, MA (38:06) - Is it wrong to believe that Jesus is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
11. Jose, email (44:46) - Why would people leave the church when they know demons and angels are real?
12. Alex, NY (47:17) - Is a wife also called to lay her life down for her husband? Do Christians partake in sororities and fraternities, or take pledges?
13. Leandre, NY (51:53) - Why did God allow Adam and Eve to sin? Why does He allow wars?

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Question Timestamps:

1. Becca, email (1:41) - Should we stay away from the book of Enoch?
2. Jake, email (3:36) - Where do we get our American Christmas traditions?
3. Sherry, MA (5:06) - Can you explain Luke 17:34? Is that something that will happen in the future? Is it related to the Rapture?
4. Willie, AL (8:07) - What does it mean to have a mantle over my life? When Jesus says He forgives my past sins, is that a continual thing?
5. Sammy, TN (13:05) - What version of the Bible in modern English is true to the Bible? What are your thoughts on the TBN quick scan Bible?
6. John, NJ (16:40) - What does "Jehovah" mean? Is Satan the second highest power, under the Godhead?
7. Enoch, NY (21:48) - Is cremation against the Bible? Does a believer that commits suicide go to hell?
8. Mike, email (26:51) - Can salvation be abandoned? Do you need works to maintain your salvation?
9. Helen, YouTube (37:25) - If members are visiting, why is the church not growing?
10. Archer, email (38:52) - Why did the New Testament change "eye for an eye" to "turn the other cheek?"
11. Johnny, TX (43:20) - Can you elaborate on doing communion without the elements?
12. Emmanuel, email (45:35) - Should I adhere strictly to the Old Testament when tithing?
13. Ed, NJ (48:11) - What does "don't cast your pearls before swine" mean?
14. whassupwu, YouTube (51:18) - What can I say to fellow church members who admit to and recommend various futurists, like card and hand readers?
15. Michael, email (53:02) - How do I break out of the mental loop of dwelling on past sins that I know Jesus has forgiven?

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Question Timestamps:

1. Frank, email (2:22) - Where do you see God in the last three chapters of Judges?
2. Beth, email (4:15) - Is there a difference between "teaching from the text" versus "teaching the text?"
3. John, YouTube (5:47) - What are your opinions on extreme free grace theology? What about Zane Hodges?
4. Brittany, NY (8:03) - How do you know when your thoughts are from God and not from the devil?
5. Anonymous, caller (11:13) - I've never cried over my sin, does that mean I need more conviction? Do I not care enough about God?
6. Kelly, MA (17:23) - Why is Satan as powerful as the Lord if God is everywhere?
7. John, YouTube (21:31) - What do you say when people claim that spiritual fruit is just "backloading works?"
8. Andy, FL (24:12, continued after break at 33:26) - How do we differentiate when temptation comes from the flesh or spiritual influences? How do I help my wife come to Jesus?
9. Tom, MA (41:40) - Is it Biblical to have your body donated to science?
10. Jamaal, NY (44:30) - Why didn't John mention that the temple was destroyed in his later letters?
11. Ramos, Facebook (48:18) - Can I, as a Christian, block a toxic sibling from my phone or stop her from coming to my house?
12. Carmen, email (50:32) - How can you be sure you've received a sign from God, when Satan can masquerade as an angel of light?
13. Brandon, MA (52:19) - Will God accept my apology for things I did in the past?

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Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Question Timestamps:

1. Richard, NY (2:04) - What does "draw" mean in John 6:44? Could you replace that word with "drag?"
2. John, NJ (8:14) - Do our dogs go to heaven?
3. Rebecca, Facebook (11:59) - What does it mean to commit "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?"
4. Kathleen, HI (14:58) - How do I have a relationship with God the same way that I have a relationship with Jesus?
5. Joe, NY (17:04) - How should I vote for governor?
6. Chris, NY (21:42) - Is the frankincense given to the baby Jesus, the same kind of incense that was burned at the altar in the Old Testament?
7. Patricia, email (25:23) - If God is good, why do bad things happen?
8. Jason, SC (34:02) - How do the Jews believe they will get to heaven when they aren't doing the sacrifices anymore?
9. Ana, Facebook (38:47) - Who are the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:2?
10. Richard, Facebook (41:34) - What are the prayers that are rejected and thrown back to Earth in Revelation 8:5?
11. Regina, Facebook (44:55) - What are the implications for me as a member of a church led by female pastors?
12. Wayne, TN (47:49) - When the Bible says "God will provide," how am I supposed to take that when I see people and countries that are without water or food?
13. Angie, IL (51:17) - Is Mary the mother of God?
14. Amanda, NJ (53:29) - Why do I keep seeing "in the fullness of time" in my Bible reading, in sermons, and in songs?

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Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Question Timestamps:

1. Rita, email (3:44) - How could Mary have born the son of God if she was a sinner?
2. Nick, NJ (5:34) - Is there anything wrong with going to a Buddhist temple to visit a loved one's grave?
3. Lisa, VA (12:30) - What happens to soldiers that get killed without asking Jesus into their hearts?
4. Cary, KY (15:19) - Was Judas Iscariot forgiven for hanging himself?
5. Edy, SC (21:02) - If a female who has only ever been with females, turns her life to Christ, is she considered a virgin to the Lord now?
6. Wendy, Facebook (23:29) - Do all of the promises that God made in the Old and New Testaments apply to believers today?
7. Mark, SC (27:17) - What is the likelihood that we will be able to speak to the Apostles or members of the twelve tribes when we get to heaven?
8. Kelly, SC (34:22) - Why are certain versions of the Bible removing verses from the Bible?
9. Queen, GA (42:07) - Can you clarify what it means for the "dead in Christ to rise?" Also, how will we know people in heaven?
10. Marshall, VA (47:34) - Why is this passage translated as "comprehend the light," "apprehend the light," and "extinguish the light?"
11. Rhonda, SC (52:40) - If we will be in spirit form in heaven, how will we recognize each other?

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