The Bible Line - August 4, 2015

Is Andy Stanley’s church model purported in his book, “Deep and Wide” something that you agree with?  What do you see as the error, if any, with this model and/or with Andy Stanley’s theology?  

A listener wants to know whether stray, unholy thoughts that come into people's minds because of the unholy things they may consume, also can come into the mind of persons who always shun unholy things.

Could Pastor Carl address why some churches no longer have people go forward to accept Christ or to join the church, etc.

What were the requirements necessary to be one of the original Apostles and, if these requirements are known and in Scripture, how do some preachers call themselves apostles today?

A caller who says that he has a relative who has given all the "right" answers to the diagnostic questions but they're listening to men who were publicly disgraced.  How do you stress discernment to this relative or should discernment be clear to someone once they become born again?

A listener wants Pastor Broggi's opinion about Charles Krauthamer's comment that life does not begin at the moment of conception otherwise why wouldn't there be funerals for miscarried babies.

A caller owns a home that they are no longer able to live in.  They rented it for a couple of years but now they are getting ready to retire and live on a fixed income.  Is it Scriptural for them to do a short sale on their house as someone recommended for them to do?

A listener from Beaufort would like to know what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit and also what it means to take the Lord's name in vain?