Monday May 18, 2020 (Ask the Theologian) from Ask The Theologian by Dr. Randy White. Released: 2020. Track 1,116. Genre: Speech.
* In Acts 19:37, the KJV uses the term, “robbers of churches.” The Greek word is ἱερόσυλος | hierosulos, and is translated by Young’s as “temple-robbers” and by Newberry as “temple-plunderers.” The word temple seems to fit the context so much better than churches, since the “temple (ἱερόν | hieron) of the great goddess Diana” is mentioned in verse 27. Do the KJV translators lose 2 points on this one?
* When Bryan Ross was with you a few weeks ago, he said he believes spiritual gifts are not for today. I have recently tended to agree with him, especially since the body of Christ is "complete" in Christ (Col. 2:10). Bryan cited Eph. 4:11, and the word "gave" as part of his proof. "Gave" being in the past tense. Can you explain how "gave" is in the past tense in the Greek and any other thoughts you have on spiritual gifts?
* Seems to me there are few if any major proponents of 'Creationism' that rightly divide. Am I wrong?
* Pastor Rodney Beaulieu castigates a group of 'Acts 28' dispensationalists who aggressively promote their views using what amounts to 'pyramid direct marketing'. Thoughts?
* Is the reference to apostles & prophets in Eph 3:5 cleared up in Eph 4:8-11?
* My learning was that God did not hear prayers from unbelievers/sinners. i.e. Romans 10:13 for calling on the Lord will not save you only faith from the heart will save you.
* Is John 3:16 the only place in The Gospel of John the gospel of grace is presented? If so is the ‘believe’ in John 3:16 in a different tense than all other “believes” in John?
* Does it require a gift to bloom an African violet?
* In this dispensation of grace, those who die without Christ do they go to hell or is there another place where they go?
* I have listened to a pastor who believes that tongues are not a gift but he says when he prays at home sometimes, he prays in tongues.
* I just finished the free Constitution 101 class from Hillsdale College. Very insightful. Do you have a Biblical argument for supporting the colonies rebelling against England?
* Who is written in the Lambs Book of Life?
* I just had someone ask this question, will those who did not accept God get a second chance in the end times. What do you think?
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