Dr. J. Vernon McGee, B.Div., Th.M., Th.D.
This Week’s Questions & Answers Re-Aired November 24, 2026
These Questions & Answers originally aired on Thru The Bible radio beginning in 1967 until Dr. J. Vernon McGee’s death 37 years ago on December 1, 1988. Questions and Answers offers Dr. J. Vernon McGee’s signature wit and wisdom in answering Bible questions sent to him by radio listeners throughout his years of ministry.
1) Could you explain Luke 16:9 where Jesus says to “make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon?”
2) What is meant by the word “lawful” in 2 Corinthians 12:4?
3) What does it mean to be absent from the body and present with the Lord?
4) Could you explain the meaning of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25?
5) How should we respond to the parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16?
6) How does “faith without works is dead” relate to the doctrine of eternal security?
7) Could you explain how Psalm 48:13 can be considered prophetic?
2) What is meant by the word “lawful” in 2 Corinthians 12:4?
3) What does it mean to be absent from the body and present with the Lord?
4) Could you explain the meaning of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25?
5) How should we respond to the parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16?
6) How does “faith without works is dead” relate to the doctrine of eternal security?
7) Could you explain how Psalm 48:13 can be considered prophetic?
Connect With Dr. J. Vernon McGgee
John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, “When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!” His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.
John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, “When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!” His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, age 84, fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior. » Find out more
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About Church of the Open Door
Built in 1914, the 4000-seat Church of the Open Door was conceived by R. A. Torrey who had come to Los Angeles to start a Bible institute (now known as Biola University) similar to Moody Bible Institute. Other pastors have included Louis T. Talbot (1932–1948) and J. Vernon McGee (1949–1970). The church is strictly non-denominational, though Evangelical. Its mission was to reach the lost of Los Angeles, which was reflected in the name ‘Church of the Open Door’ based on two passages of Scripture:
“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” - Jesus Christ, John 10:9 KJV
“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” - Jesus Christ, Revelation 3:8 KJV
“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” - Jesus Christ, John 10:9 KJV
“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” - Jesus Christ, Revelation 3:8 KJV
Study God’s Holy Word Of Truth Dispensationally
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that
needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
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