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Dr. Carl Broggi
The STS Radio Broadcasts podcast features the daily radio broadcast as well as each Tuesday's Bible Line, the call-in question and answer show with Dr. Broggi
A caller thinks it was John MacArthur who said in a sermon that grace and law do not mix...can Pastor Broggi explain this? Can grace and law mix?
Please explain Rev. 3:14-16. What is being cautioned here and specifically what is meant when He says "I will spew thee out of my mouth"?
What actually happened with Jephthah's vow. in the book of Judges? Did he really sacrifice his daughter?
Vince - I have a question for you regarding marijuana. I do not smoke it, I don't drink alcohol or do drugs. God has blessed me with not needing to do any of that. I have tried pot a few times, never felt anything, which is good. I do not see anything wrong with pot. To me, it is a natural substance, not synthesized. Some people say it is the "Gateway" drug but I do not think that. I think that alcohol is. I know that you are against it, biblically, could you please explain why? Does it have to do with the bible verses that say do not drink strong drink?
Exodus 23:20...is this a type of Christ?
Our next caller says that he has become disabled and obviously his income is less than it was. He is wondering if he should tithe on his disability check.
Shirley - Why do you think Benny Hinn is a false prophet?
Jean - I was raised (but not fanatically so) Catholic. Question...having been kept at a distance from God's Word (the Bible) and separated by "leagues" of bureaucrats (bishops, cardinals, Vatican leaders, and finally the Pope) from having a real/personal relationship with God, will Catholics who do get to heaven be also "present with the Lord" , BUT in a distant and bureaucratic arrangement or location? I ask because many Catholics are good-hearted people (they just didn't, don't know 'better').... and they believe in this bureaucratic God.... will they still enter heaven when they pass from this world? I don't know.....(your last two messages have provoked this question)...Thank you for shepherding us, with peace and light.
Charles, St Helena Island, SC - After listening to your message on tithing I have a question. I now have a better understanding of tithing and it's importance. Also, I know how the borrower is a slave to the lender... with that being said I am trying to pay down some debts. I am currently giving an offering every month but I am unable to give my full tithe. Would God want me to give my full tithe and pay the debts with what is left over or concentrate on paying the debts off so I would have the money for the full tithe? Thanks so much for your guidance!
Adriana A, Naples, FL - First let me say thank you so much for what you do, my husband and I have grown so much through your ministry. My question is on the passage in Genesis I have been re-reading on Lot’s salvation. Was Lot saved? When I read this passage I get a little confused, I know that salvation is not lost, but I wonder was Lot really saved due to his lifestyle & how he responds to even the angels when they go to his family. He was clearly a lukewarm Christian if so, but someone told me that Lot was saved due to Abraham’s intercession on his behalf. What is the biblical perspective on this? Was Lot saved because of Abraham? Or was it because he was truly saved? I know no one can save you but Christ alone. Hope that made sense! Thank you!
Rick C., Lancaster, PA - Will you please explain Sabbath- keeping for Christians today. There seem to be different views today. Some use Colossians 2:16-17 and Romans 14:5 where Sabbath-keeping is a matter of spiritual freedom, not a command from God. They also state that in the early chapters of Acts, the early Christians were Jews, and when the Gentiles began to receive the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, the Jewish Christians weren't sure which traditions of the Mosaic Law they (the Gentile Christians) should obey (Acts 15: 19-20). In these verses, the Sabbath day was not mentioned for the Gentile converts. The Sabbath Day was set aside as a day of rest, and Christians used that day to come together and worship. I have always felt that this is still applicable for today, but others point to some of the above verses and say this 4th commandment is not applicable for us today. Could you clear this up for me?
A lot of preachers say that one can lose their salvation and they quote the book of Revelation 3:5 that "he who comes in a garment of white, I will not remove his name from the book of life." Please explain.
A listener's uncle is a devout Catholic. He believes that there is only one church...and he wonders how God allows all these different denominations?
Kimberly - I have a question about First Fruit Giving that is practice in my church at the beginning of the New Year. Members give their best financial gift and the Pastor waves the offering. This will bless our life financially for that New Year. I have read Proverbs 8:9-10 & Leviticus 23:10-14. These scriptures talk about first fruit giving. I interpret these scriptures to be about farming and harvesting of grain. I would like to know more, please.
Leslie - Hi Pastor Broggi I traveled to Israel with you and the church last May. The trip made me want to be a better scholar of the history of Israel and the Old Testament. What resources would you recommend that might help? (I have been a Bible student for many years, so advanced materials would be ok for me). Also, thank you so much for the occasional bible tips you give. Although I have been a Bible student for many years, no one has ever really taught me tips on how to find books in the Bible. I really should be better at that at this stage and the tips you give on Sunday really help.
Jeremy, Charlotte, North Carolina - If the Jews are in unbelief because they did not accept Christ, if they hear the gospel but do not accept Jesus and are left behind after the Rapture will they also remain in strong disillusion when the Antichrist commits the abomination of desolation or will they a second opportunity to believe in Christ?
Recently some people in Congress, other politicians, and some preachers have made anti-semitic comments. These comments are influencing some against the Jews and this caller would like to know how this fits in with our study in Revelation.
A caller would like Pastor Broggi's opinion of Andrew Farley and his view of hyper-grace, confession, and the old and new covenants.
Richard, Hilton Head, SC - Is there a reference in the Old Testament about Judas' betrayal?
Chris, Hiram, GA - My wife and I are about 16 messages into your Revelation study and were wondering: Since babies and children who are unable to make a profession of faith go to heaven, we would also assume they would be raptured. Particularly, this adds to the unmeasurable chaos as one thinks about unbelieving parents when their children disappear and unbelieving pregnant mothers when their children disappear from the womb. What are your thoughts on this?