Talking to the Dead? Questions and Answers with Pastor Robert Furrow
Luke 22:31-32 · November 26, 2023
Join Pastor Robert Furrow from Calvary Chapel Tucson for a Q&A session on the Truth Quest Podcast (Episode 198). Viewers can ask questions about his latest message, Prophecy, the Bible, or the Christian life by typing them in the Comment section with the word "Question" or "Q." Topics discussed include speaking in tongues, dealing with grief, understanding biblical passages, and addressing cultural beliefs like communicating with the dead.
Timestamps
00:00 Talking to the dead?
12:00 Why was there a silence of demon possession through the bible until Jesus (numerous in New Testament) time?
16:27 Jesus prayed for Peter in Luke 22:31–32. However, when Satan entered Judas, why didn’t Jesus pray for him?
18:01 Do you think Paul, with his vast scriptural background, should've known Jesus was the messiah or was his mistake reasonable?
20:03 Your thoughts on the Ryrie study Bible?
21:36 James 1:13 says that God cannot be tempted. We know that Jesus is one with God (John 8:58).The Bible tells us that Jesus was in fact tempted (Mark 1:13. Hebrews 2:18). Jesus Himself says, "It is written, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'" (Matthew 4:7) which implies that God can be tempted. How do we reconcile these passages?
28:39 During our Bible study last week, someone brought up reference to Nephilim cited in Genesis that will be present with the son of perdition during his time. Is there any validity to that?
31:18 When you speak in tongues can you also pray in tongues in an unknown language or is tongues one of the known languages we have?
35:00 Why pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit, given we already received when we invited Christ to be our Lord and savior?
40:35 Hispanics celebrate The Day of the Dead where they believe they can communicate with their dead loved ones. How do we help them to understand this is a Pagan ritual and not actually possible?
42:33 I dealt with having conversations with my mom, who was a very religious woman herself, and since her death I feel like she's trying to keep me in line. Any thoughts?
45:10 Do you feel that the church should honor grieving for someone who had lost a child?
47:58 Holidays are so hard when you are in grief. Does that mean you are still stuck in grief?
50:02 When I read scripture or pray, God seems to be letting me know He is very angry with my enemies. This is not what I’m used to (Psalm 3, Psalm 18 are examples).
52:54 I have a friend who is using drugs (meth), says “God knows why I do, it’s just to lose weight” friends 20 years/strong in Christian faith. Is it wrong, I don’t want to talk or be friends?
54:55 I am doing what you recommended two elders from the church. I go to have said the same thing you have.
57:28 Does God get really angry at our enemies?
58:48 Why do some people think when someone dies they earn their wings and become angels to protect us?
59:50 Is Samson in Heaven?
