Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 1:12 {Different Wills among the Godhead?} In the Trinity, do the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all have three separate wills? 2. 22:15 {Conflict in Israel - Eschatological Significance?} Is the war going on in Israel right now part of a biblical prophecy? 3. 30:28 {One Governor or 12?} In 1 Kings 4:7-19, there are twelve governors for Israel listed. I’m confused by verse 19b: “There was one governor...” What’s your take on this? 12 or 1? 4. 36:22 {Do Some Sins Indicate a Lack of Salvation?} Verses like Matthew 6: 14 make me feel like there are sins so bad that if you commit them (like unforgiveness), you’re 100% not a Christian. I feel like I have to maintain my own salvation. 5. 41:04 {Would the Spirit Ever Leave Us?} Can you please explain what it meant in 1 Samuel when the Spirit left Saul? 6. 44:16 {The Vatican & Revelation} Does Revelation 7:9 apply to Vatican City despite its size and hosting unbiblical stuff? 7. 48:42 {Is Marital Intimacy Only for Procreation?} Can a biblical case be made for the purpose of sex within marriage being for procreation AND intimacy/pleasure and not just for procreation? Is sex without the possibility of procreation evil? 8. 55:11 {Christians Made Whole “Again”?} How do you feel about songs that state, “You make me whole again”? It’s my understating that before faith in Christ we aren’t whole, saved, or forgiven. Thoughts? 9. 58:38 {Teaching Convictions as Truth} How should we deal with a pastor who is unwilling to receive correction on anything against his own convictions? It wouldn’t be as big of an issue, but he preaches his ideas as truth (i.e., no alcohol). 10. 1:03:57 {Counting our Trials as Joy} How are we to “count it all joy” when we face trials and temptations, as James chapter 1 says? 11. 1:09:58 {Wisdom = “She”?} Can you help me understand why in Proverbs 2 the Bible refers to wisdom as “she”? How do we argue this with those who try to speak about multiple gods, or LGBTQ+ people saying He is neither gender? 12. 1:13:45 {Refuting Modalism} What is the best way to dismantle Modalism in a loving way to someone? 13. 1:17:05 {The Commander of the Lord’s Army} In Joshua 5: 13, who is the commander of the Lord’s army? Is this another Christophany? And why do we read so little about him if he helped Joshua in his ventures? 14. 1:20:53 {Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?} What happens to autistic people or mentally disabled people? Do they go to Heaven? 15. 1:22:54 {Am I Saved if I Have An Addiction?} How do I know If I actually have a saving faith, especially considering that I’m addicted to pornography, and am having a hard time asking for someone to help me stop. Thanks. 16. 1:29:46 {Congregational Votes - Sometimes Sinful?} Is it against the Bible to have your congregation vote on whether or not to have women as elders? 17. 1:31:48 {Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance} Do you have the Holy Spirit if you haven't been baptized with Him? I don't feel/believe like I do. I can't hear His voice. 18. 1:34:51 {The Day of The Lord & His Second Coming} How do the ideas of "The Day of The Lord" in the Old Testament and Jesus' second coming in the New Testament intersect? I've been studying this, but I'd like some of your opinions. 19. 1:36:51 {A Cure for Hypocrisy} What is the cure for hypocrisy? I have stopped going to church because I feel rotten on the inside and feel like a fraud. I don’t seem to love Jesus like others. My heart is cold. No emotion. 20. 1:43:49 {Can the Bible Become an Idol?} Is it possible to love the Bible so much that it can be a form of an idol?
9)15)Amen Pastor, and talk to God develop a deeper relationship with Him tell Jesus Christ your cares and concerns, confess. We as believers must practice what we believe, in order to be strengthened to overcome, through His power with any sin including hypocrisy, lust, etc. Practice (spiritual disciplines) in your personal relationship with God. 1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Q6 wasn't asking if the verses cited referred to Vatican City, but whether they *applied* to VC. That's why they referenced is small size compared to other countries.
Q4 in a Pentacostal church I was told if you don't forgive you will go to Hell. I asked how that wasn't a work. They just reiterated the verse Pr. Mike stated.
My pornographic addiction wasn’t stripped away from me until I confessed my sim and apologized to my wife for disrespect her for using pornography for my quick fixes. 12 years and I’ve tried to fight and fight and fight and I just asked one day, “God forgive me, I can’t shake it. But I know it’s not the works I do but the works you do in me. I need you to take it from me.” and it was as if the Holy Spirit just turned to me and said, “you need to confess your sin to your wife first” Since my confession to my wife since I was ultimately subbing against her, it’s as if God completely removed the temptation from my life. Praise be to God!
I got into witchcraft from a sister in law and I was able to know things before they happened. My friend had asked for one of her spell books so I went over to bring it back to her but when I opened the book a demon face came out at me, I threw it across the room and told my friend to return it back to her. Well I started to get out of it and there was a being that was making my life harder. One of my other friends told me I should start reading my dad's bible he had died just a couple of yrs prier and when I got to revelation I was read to except Jesus. There is more to this but it's too long but I give GOD the glory He richly deserves.
I had been a Christian when I was young, then fell away for many years as I got into the whole sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. I even ended up marrying a Wiccan. Practicing spell casting, etc. Things started going really bad in my life (and hers). We ended up divorcing. A few years after that I picked up the Bible and true miracles started happening in my life. It was (and is) amazing.
oh im so happy for you that you got out of new age. I can REALLY recomend Melissa Dougherty here on TH-cam who talks alot about leaving newage for Christ!=) Bless!❤
Jonathon, it's good to hear someone your age, or any age, turning to Jesus. Maybe I should leave it alone, but I think my advice, if not a misunderstanding, is sound. It's this: You might be referring to actual sermons by Mike, but if you're talking about his TH-cam videos, I would consider them to be more of a Bible study than a sermon, though there is some crossover. I make the distinction because I think we need both. For instance, there was a time when I was doing a lot of Bible study, both online and on my own, but not going to church or hearing actual sermons. I'm glad I recognized that I need both. You might be different, or perhaps, like I said, I've misunderstood you. God bless. I'll pray that you stay in the faith (it's a sticky, tricky, dark world out there), and maybe you can do the same for me.
@@f.hounderclay1368 Thank you for the kind words. I did indeed mean his sermons and online studies. I have listened to many old ones of his that are actual sermons in his church. I have also listened to other ones like his women in ministry series that are more like a Bible study. Thankfully I am in a good church right now as well.
@Jonathan I’m sorry to hear that you have an abusive father. It sounds like your mom did the right thing to separate from him. Praying for you, young friend. God is a loving, Heavenly Father! Keep listening to Pastor Mike. He encourages us all to draw closer to God by digging into his word! God bless you!
My mom passed 6 years ago yesterday. It's a tough time watching a loved one go through the last phase of life. May God bless you and keep his arms around you and your family during this time. Thank you for what you do!
Mike, I can't tell you how much I love your approach on this first question. I used to deny the Trinity because I could not humanly understand it. I was a modalist. But the scriptures clearly teach the trinity, and so now when I explained it to others I start with the fact that God is God and we are human and we cannot fully understand him. It's when we try to put God in a box that we are led to heresy.
@biblicalworldview1 the whole fvcking thing. Every religion. Any person claiming to know God have spoken to God, claiming they're the son of God. The greatest scam ever written.
Jesus keeps pushing your videos onto me. May Jesus bless your channel more and provide all of us who read these comments with godly, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, faith, and much much much grace thank you for the message.
10. I needed to be reminded of this today. As a Christian, I know I am being refined by my suffering and there is purpose in the pain. But honestly, nothing makes sense right now, and I just want the pain to go away.
Pastor Mike. No question just such gratitude for the blessing you received from God that then you lead to bless me. I have become pretty much house bound due to health and injury. Only 66 yet physically ugh. Had to move to a new location soooo alone allot. NO boo hooing here. You have be come my Pastor and phenomenal teacher. Thank you so much. I trust you and in the online world it took me a while to find that. Lot of words for me to say thank you Bless you
Praying for you and your family, Pastor Mike! Last December I got to sit by my mom for 5 days as she made her crossing into Heaven. My siblings and I prayed, sang, and read scripture. Got little sleep, but it left special memories to last until we see her again one day.
Number 19. Yes, I felt I was too bad to return to church as well. I moved to a new church and confessed to the pastor. He was encouraging and I have been welcomed into a new family.
Q1 I've been a follower of Jesus and "Berean" for many years and The Holy Trinity is one subject I believe by Faith because I see scripture refer to each as "God". BUT I cannot, so far, understand it- not surprising since I am only human. His ways are far beyond my capabilities, so like a little child I cry Abba Father and trust The Lord to finish the work He began in me- including revealing Himself more fully as I live & grow & study. Hallelujah, what a Savior!
MIke TY for making time to be here. That says a lot about what you really want to do for everyone. Take care of your family, we will be here whenever you have time. Of course we have prayers for you and yours! God Bless You!
Hey Mike, as one of those who has given pushback on how you handle questions like q15, I just want to say I've noticed that you have made an effort to be much more careful recently in your clarity, which I have appreciated. The solution for one who doubts their salvation is to increase faith/trust/reliance on Jesus, not to seek assurance by increasing their moral effort (though that should be an outflow). I could quibble over minor interpretations, but my main concern has been for those like myself coming from a background of Puritan influenced views of assurance, where our behavior is really the only way any of us can know if we have a saving faith. That view I have found to be destructive, and had I not come out of it might have put me in the very position of being one that says, "Lord, Lord, did I not DO...?". I fear there are many others in that position especially in the TH-cam space, striving for their assurance by their works. Your clarity paints the target squarely where it needs to be: on Jesus and his willingness to accept even the sinful tax collector. In light of that, I think one of the most serious dangers of repetitive sin and addiction is that it causes us to withdraw from trust in Jesus and seek to solve the problem ourselves. We need to run to him first, foremost, and always.
@@Nighthawkinlight Right. So who authors faith? I'll assume your answer is Jesus (Romans 10:17, Hebrews 12:2) therefore, only Jesus can increase a person's faith. Yeah? And if Jesus is the sole cause of faith, then those who don't have faith aren't punished for not having faith. Right? Unless of course Jesus punishes people for not having, what only He can create/author within them. I trust you'd never preach that right? 😋
amen amen....so nice to see such a enthusiastic heart for the word of the Lord....I hope the spirit of this love is brought upon our current Church institution..... we pray to see your face soon Oh Lord...in Your time we shall be free....
"I don't seem to love Jesus like others.." Have you ceased to love others? Have you abandoned compassion for those in need? If so, you have truly lost your love for Jesus, for he said that loving the least of his brothers and sisters is a testament to your love for him, and he is grateful for your kindness.
Thank you Mike ! I have been struggling with the teachings of my pastor lately, and it is refreshing to listen to your sound teachings on the Bible. I don't idolize the Bible as it was mentionned at Q.20, but man how I love it more since I found your channel ! Thank you 🙏
Thank you pastor mike. Question 10 count it all joy was very helpful to me. I'm 63 and have never really understood this verse. I've been very ill for last few years so this verse the way you explained it helped my understanding for the situation I am in as I'm feeling some of my brother's and sisters might be disappointed that I'm not healed yet. I'm just glad God gets me through each day, He's with me and keeps me going and wether I'm healed here or not I have a new body coming. I don't know if that's the wrong way to look at it but it helps me. Thank you again ❤
This will break unforgiveness, every time it comes into your mind speak a blessing over the person, or people involved, whether they did a great evil towards u or some small thing. It will break the root of bitterness against them, and keep u in rught standing with the Lord.
Pastor Mike, Listening to you has blessed my soul-your humility, your sense of humor and your diligent study of, respect for, and love of God's Word. I feel like a close Christian brother has just ministered to me as I walk through the first few months of widowhood. Thank you for your faithful ministry.
Mike, I greatly appreciate your balanced and reasoned view on eschatology. I also grew up in Calvary Chapels, and while I love their devotion to verse by verse teaching (which has saved me falling into many false doctrines), there is a tendency to overplay end times prophecy. Your description is kind and accurate, the pastors that do this are not trying to trick anyone, they have a love for the Word and are seeking to see God working in this world.
your response for Q2 resonated with me a lot. i had a non christian friend ask how i live every day believing in the eventual end times. this was early 2022, when the russia/ukraine conflict was just starting. the only thing i could tell her is that i just live life normally lol. people in the early church believed jesus was coming soon. people in the middle ages thought jesus was coming soon. people dyring the great wars believed jesus was coming soon. blah blah blah we all believe he's coming "soon" but what's more important is that he's coming. whether that means now or 2000 years from now should not change how we act or live
Mike, God bless you and yours. May the Lord provide the necessary strength and comfort. We know you will always be there for us so worry not about the schedule. Take all the time you need. We love you and support you.
Thanks for answering my question (Q19). I wouldn’t say I stopped going to church to feel better but rather to not pretend to be something I’m not. In the Bible a hypocrite is someone who does all the right things on the outside but on the inside they are rotten. I don’t want to be one. I have no love in me. Not for God and not every for my family. When my grandparents died I did not even shed a tear. When I ‘worship’ at church I feel like a hypocrite singing many lyrics because people around me are clearly pouring their hearts out to God and yet I can’t say I love Jesus without wondering if I am sincere or a liar. For many years I have also struggled with assurance and so having this struggle (as well as struggling to had a devotional life) only makes my assurance worse. Because of feeling like a hypocrite, I stopped taking communion and then stopped going to church for the past month. I wanted to be alone (not pretend I’m on fire going to several meetings a week) and examine myself deeply. I have stayed at home and still watch most of the services online. I still listen to a lot of Christian videos online and sometimes pray to God and meditate on Him and ask Him to help me to not be a hypocrite and to love Him and other people. I’m still seeking God and trying to build a personal relationship with Him. Being alone has actually helped me a bit. I used to always struggle with the Bible verse ‘God does not hear sinners’ because I never heard back from God in prayer and so thought maybe I must be an unsaved sinner. But a week ago, I was really struggling in my heart and I asked God “Let the next song help me” (as I was currently listening to worship music). I didn’t want to influence the next song and so I told Siri on my iPad “Hey Siri, play a worship song”. What happened next I couldn’t believe happened. Siri didn’t play a song but started playing a Christian radio live broadcast that I have never even heard of before. And as soon as Siri started playing the radio station, the man started to speak for a minute about hypocrisy and said some things about giving our struggle to God and He also mentioned the verse James 4:8 “Draw near to me and I will draw near to you”. This was the first time in my life that I really believed God had heard me. This helped me a bit with assurance and I take that verse James 4:8 as a message from God Himself. I am also learning to grasp that I am rotten but it’s not about me, it’s about the sacrifice of the Jesus.
Thank you for sharing this brother/sister in Christ. It takes a lot of humility to open up about stuff like this. Really hoping God’s presence is felt in your life moving forward and his word continues to resonate with you. Sometimes I myself have to take a little time to meditate on Christ’s sacrifice to remind myself of what it meant and what it means. Someone taking on the worst punishment possible for an undeserving sinner like myself so that I can be saved just blows me away.
Love isn't always something that we feel, often it is something that we practice. If you don't feel like you love God, but you are practicing spending time waiting on Him, and reading His Word, spending time with and caring for His people, you are practicing love for God whether you get the feelings or not. It's wonderful that God spoke to you through the radio and showed you that He always hears you. Remember that our obedience is a response to His salvation, not the way to get it. I would strongly suggest reconnecting with church again, and being honest about your struggles with someone you can trust, like a pastor or mentor or trusted friend. You might be surprised how many people struggle with the same things. If you are feeling convicted about sin or hypocrisy, that conviction is a good thing, it shows that God is not leaving you to your sin. He is not finished working on you, He is determined to grow you into the image of Christ. Of course you're not there yet, none of us is! But recognizing it is the first step, followed by turning from our sin and practicing obedience, out of love for the God Who hasn't given up on us. May you be richly blessed with an understanding of just how great God's love and mercy for you truly is.
Thank you for sharing, friend. Recently I read an amazing book called “A Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent. I would highly recommend it to you. I bought ten copies to give to others. It’s not a large book but really helpful. A pastor that always felt like he wasn’t good enough wrote it. Bless you!
Hey @Anteater23 thanks for asking the question and being present in the chat. Obviously I don’t know you, but my experience makes me wonder if you have always felt cold or of some sort of diminished emotion , or if this is a change in your personality? If it’s a change, I wonder if you’ve experienced some sort of health/mental health change, and would encourage you to seek counsel from a professional if you think this describes your situation. If you think you have always had colder emotions than others, maybe that’s also true and you are seeing yourself as different to “normal people”; I think this is definitely worth pray in about and seeking help from God and possibly a professional in a mental health field. “Normal” is a huge range of personalities, and Christians are not automatically immune to mental health diversity or diseases. Mike suggested reaching out to someone at church, and I totally agree - but would also encourage you not to stop reaching out if the first person says no or doesn’t have the capacity to help. As Mike often says, may God give you wisdom. I’m praying tonight that somehow, God is at work in you and causing your love to grow and your coldness to thaw. Bless ya.
I have been a Christian all my life and have had great moments in my walk. I know that I disobeyed God’s Word in a major way and it has been incredibly difficult to get back to where I feel I used to be in Christ. His Word says to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind and I’m having a hard time getting over my previous relationship (I thought he was someone I was going to marry-even tho I know he wasn’t following Christ). I know it is for the best, my heart just hurts and keep praying and trying to get over it. It’s been really difficult. Your videos really help me to see things differently in everything in the Bible (as I try to read through it myself). Thank you
I have been there too. I know the shame, regret and pain that covers those choices and that maybe you want to hide from them. You cannot undo what you have done. You can go forward learning from that to keep yourself as the priceless gem God created you to be. Sometimes those memories serve to keep us from failing again. Either way though, if you have repented of this sin, know that God forgives you. I assume you have but if not, go to God with everything out in the open - I know this relationship itself was a sin, the lust and allowing it to control me was a sin, I know my actions were sinful, I agree this is not how You created me nor do You desire that I ultimately hurt myself and You by doing those things, please forgive me and help me to not fall into this again. I desire the person You have for me and I will wait on You no matter how long that takes, I am Yours and I am here to honor You alone. Then, as hard as it may be, accept His promise that if you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. And remind yourself of this when those thoughts come to mind again. This is a promise, no, we shouldn’t just do whatever we want and hey, I’m all good because Christ died for me - even though that’s true, it’s not a repentant heart. But, sounds like you have the repentant heart, forgive yourself for doing the stupid thing(s) and know that God loves you absolutely no less for failing in this. To those who may read this and don’t have a repentant heart, pray that God will help you to see that His ways are better than our ways and agree with Him that what He calls sin is sin whether you agree or not, ask Him to soften your heart toward sin and help you stop doing things you know are wrong, even if you don’t “feel bad” for doing them - our consciences are seared in many ways and that could be where that person may be, still doesn’t make the actions okay.
Yes! Finally somebody reads their Bible. (I know you do Mike, I'm just glad you said that) Wars and rumors of wars, BUT THE END IS NOT YET. Wars and rumors... are NOT signs of the end. Thank you Mike. Regarding the names, i's are pronounced ee, a's are pronounced awe, j's are actually y's, o's are pronounced like oh, and every name that starts with I, put a Y in front of it. For example Israel is actually Yisra'El. Fun fact Isaiah is Yisha'iyahu in Hebrew
How many wars and rumors of wars have there been since that was written in the Bible? Do you think there are endless number of wars that will occur and all of them are meaningless because of this one Bible verse? Or are there numerous other prophetic verses that provide insight and warnings that we are definitely at the end of this age and very, very near the return of Christ?
@@CocoGirl343 One I am waiting for is the utter destruction of Damascus. It's in bad shape but not like the destruction it describes in the bible. I'm sorry I don't remember where in the bible. I bet if you googled it... You might be interested in following Amir Tsarfati. He is a former military man in Israel. A Jew who believes in Christ. He has been getting the same question, and he says no. This isn't the start. He talks about prophecy a lot. He really knows the bible. He lives in Galilee, but he travels all over speaking. The name of his ministry is Behold Israel and that is his you tube channel name.
@@CocoGirl343 We are not given a sign of the end. He said it will happen like in the days of Noah. People will be going about their day, and then it will come. He doesn't give us a sign to prepare. "...like a thief in the night.." All that was said about 70 AD I would assume that it also pertains to the very end as well as we have no warning signs of that one as well. We do seem to have signs of certain things that will happen during the final tribulation, but I have not seen anything about prior knowledge of the end.
Brilliant! I know David Wood teases you (out of love and respect) but God has given you a humble (understated) brilliance. Thank you, Mike. Praise God!
Thanks Mike for always answering these (all really good) questions with (all really good) answers. God bless you so much with wisdom and strength with your family :)))
Gratitude. Yes! God is so good. He is deserving of worship. As you say, when we turn our attention to Him our spirit is revived and strengthened. Love it!
God bless you pastor Mike, thank you for answering question 8. I know there are many who have more important questions however I thank you for taking the time. How Jesus is working through you has truly blessed my walk and I give God the glory. Lord bless you and your family.
"And the police probably won't do anything" 😂 I love you, Mike. Definitely praying for your and your wife's safety! 😟🙏🏻❤️ I'm happy you've got lights and a camera out! Hopefully you'll find a way to lessen the cat notifications 😄
Its not that most officers do not want to do anything, they have just had their hands tied in so many ways by the crazy misconceptions of our current society. We have more shackles on our cops than we do on criminals! this makes it nearly impossible to keep our police forces staffed so what do we do? We hire people with no qualifications who have the same misconceptions that got us into this mess. this is happening with our teachers as well. you are only allowed to believe one way or you will not have a job. So now we teach our children incorrectly and there is no punishment for acting out that behaviour in our communities. This is going to get bad very quickly if we cant change some things.
Amen - All the Police departments in my area are down 30% - no one wants to be an officer anymore! Crime is up everywhere. Our country has turned our back on God and it is falling apart!! @@richardclark.
Mike, thanks for your answer to question #2. I have a family member who, in my opinion, is obsessed with prophecy (watches “prophecy updates”, attended a prophecy conference recently, etc.). It always rubs me the wrong way, as it seems like a poor use of time and seems to be trying to fit current events into Scripture’s timeline. You confirmed my concerns and, as always, helped me think biblically about it :) Thank you!
Thank you for your ministry! My husband and I are always encouraged by your videos. God be with you as you deal with the medical struggles in your family.
- Pastor Mike Winger, you do have much love in your heart for your neighbors (people) it does show forth towards others when you communicate your instruction
Thank you Pastor Winger. Whereas the abuse of alcohol results in half of all violence (including half of murders) worldwide, Pride is the Root of the abuse and the violence. C.S. Lewis wrote, and I agree, that Quote "... it is Pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. Other vices may sometimes bring people together: you may find good fellowship and jokes and friendliness among drunken people or unchaste people. But Pride always means enmity-it is enmity. And not only enmity between man and man, but enmity to God." -- Quote from Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18
i stayed in bed late and made coffee today like i always do after the new q and a videos with Mike come out. it really gets my weekend off to a good start! i got to about the third question and my boss called me and asked if i was coming to work today because it was wednesday. i am not sure yet but Mike may have got me fired. lol.
The conflict within Jesus in the garden of gethsemane was not a divide between the will of the son and father, but as a divide between Christ’s divine will and his human will.
So many good questions…. again! Thanks Mike, it’s fun to think on God and hear your sincere take on it. I like best that you like to wonder and grow too!
Mike thank you so much for your ministry. I really appreciate the time you take to explain things. I have been a follower of Jesus for many years and an continuing to grow in my faith. I have never thought of the spirit leaving Saul and David being the same. Thank you for explaining that David was aware of it possibly being taken and that Saul wasn’t. Thank you for sharpening me.
Regarding question 3, I was reading Exodus the other day and had a similar realization, if someone wanted to write a false account, it would have been written in a much more straight forward manner. It was an amazing revelation to me.
I’m Jamie! Thank you for answering my question, I had to ask my question and then tend to my toddler. Thank you for your time, and your ministry! You’re a blessing to me and my husband!
I love your teaching and your humility!! May I add a comment about understanding the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit? Hebrews 11:3 states, “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” By FAITH we understand! Not by understanding, but by Faith. Same with the Tri-Unity, we cannot fathom the details, just like we cannot understand the details of Creation. So we understand by faith in what the WORD OF GOD reveals.
Mike you answer to the worship lyrics questions was SO wonderful. I have been tossing and turning over whether or not to go to the early tradtional service where we sing out of the hymnal because some of the contemporary songs are great, but some are really missing the mark
I understand that you’re going through a challenging time with a family member, and I want to offer my condolences and support. It’s natural to feel a sense of pause during such personal moments, but I also believe that continuing your show can be a way to honor your loved one’s memory and carry on your important work. Consider this scripture for strength and guidance: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” May this verse bring comfort to your heart during this difficult time. Please know that your show has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for many, and I hope you find strength in continuing to share your insights with your audience.
This is the program where I fit in. I have always had the struggle that I'm not saved. It's humiliating to admit to you, but I'm going to be 80 my next birthday. I was supposedly saved in 1976. I started thinking God used me to bring in my husband who was far more valuable than I am. I was so afraid to witness to anyone. I hear people say if you are truly saved, you won't be able to stop talking about Jesus. Then I read that God either chooses you or he doesn't. Then I think would God allow me to love him so much if I'm not saved? I have been in this torment all these years. Sometimes I swear the Holy Spirit shows me wonderful things in the bible, and when I ask a question I get the answer before I'm finished asking. Maybe that's a trick of my mind. I could go on but I won't. The only good thing I do is pray. I would love to get rid of these thoughts and enjoy Jesus but I can't try to fool myself. It's too important. Who knows how long I have left. I can't just trust some other Christian's opinion, but I feel Mike has a good grasp of the Word. It would be such a blessing if Mike could help me.
Look within. No one can give you absolute answers to your uncertainties. At best they can offer their perceptions based on their level of understanding.
Bless you. Recently I read an amazing book called “A Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent. I would highly recommend it to you. I bought ten copies to give to others. It’s not a large book but really helpful. A pastor that always felt like he wasn’t good enough wrote it. Bless you!
Concerning Q19: The Bible does not command us to be emotional. The "volume" of some people's emotional feelings are "turned-down" and not as "loud". That is ok. Also, many people mistake love as being just a feeling. Love is an action: a choice you make. Not necessarily just a feeling.
It would help this thread to look at the Hebrew understanding of love. God’s love is a whole-hearted commitment, much like a parent with a child. That love contains both a sense of loyalty and duty but also compassion and delight. I think the point of the original comment is that love is not emotionally driven, as if God were reacting to something good in us. But likewise, God doesn’t love us because he owes us anything. God loves us simply because God loves us. I think his motivation is beyond the scope of our understanding and beyond what Scripture reveals. Even when he rescued the Israelites, he said he chose to love them on his own terms, but he never actually says why.
Brother Mike. Greetings from Mexico. I really like the way you explain things and keep the bible as the primary basis of your responses. Thanks for the vids.
Hey Pastor Mike! I REALLY enjoyed your "connect the dots" analogy! Thank you for that! We teach that MOST people when speaking about alcohol is like tempering another master. If I have to argue for the right to indulge in alcohol or other "items" (Paul said all things are allowable just not helpful), why do I need it? We're a church connected with a recovery home and homeless restoration ministry.
pastor mike. you along with James white( who i don't agree with on everything but he is brilliant and i see why he believes what he believes and know he is a dear brother) have helped me too explain the trinity in a clear way to those who are modalist. you are spot on when you say they don't even know they are modalist
Im a 31 year old female who is struggling with not being married with a family yet. I just ended a relationship where I was unequally yolked and God decided it was not right for me. Ive put my faith in Him and trust that He will bring me a husband if it is His will. I pray my wants be aligned with His will. And I still and struggling. I feel like I wasted my life.
❤ " fear Daniel not for the moment you humbled yourself and set your heart to understand your words were heard" Daniel 10:12 Praise God for your faith 🙏, trust the walk before you see it. Prayers for your finding a husband 🙏
You haven’t wasted your life. You’ve made the right decision. Life is a learning process. I’m married to an unbeliever and can tell you that it is so much harder than I ever imagined. God’s timing is perfect.
Satan wants you to feel like you are wasting your life. When you are in pain, you don't see the forest for the trees. Don't go through this journey alone. Make sure you have good Godly friends and are part of a church community. Wanting to married and have a family are good things. Just keep moving forward the best that you can and be a blessing to others.
Thanks for your insight into 1 Kings 4, Mike (and for reading all those names!). That's not an interpretation I would have thought of, and I'm not sure I totally agree, but the way you got to your answer was very helpful. I think it could also be that there was one governor over the twelve officers, but I also think the bigger lesson here is to read carefully and let the Scripture speak for itself. Thanks so much for your example. Praying for your ministry to be fruitful as you follow the Lord.
I’ve ALWAYS struggled (still do) with the doctrine of the trinity… no matter how anyone explains it… I just cannot grasp it! It makes me feel dumb… BUT I do believe it’s a real and true doctrine. God gets it… I trust Him so that’s where I’m at! I suppose He’ll reveal it when He wants to! I just rest in that! 🤷🏻♀️🙌🏻♥️
If you understood the history of the trinity, that might help. There's no biblical evidence to support the trinity but after Christianity began to spread, it was also foretold that corruption would develop, as well.(Acts 20;29,30;Mt.7:15;2nd Peter 2:1) Over time, pagan beliefs were assimilated into Greek philosophy(the trinity, hellfire, and the immortal soul) and they began to be accepted by some Christians. In 325 C.E., Roman Emperor Constantine, after assuming control of the existing congregations and via the Nicene Council, declared the trinity part of "Christianity". Later, Emperor Theodosius (381 C.E.) established the RCC and, subsequently made it the "State Religion". The trinity then became Church dogma.
You aren't supposed to be able to grasp it. You shouldn't feel dumb because you can't understand the trinity. We can't understand many things about God, His omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience are all things we can't understand because they go past our ability to understand. Isaiah 40:13-14; Who can fathom the Spirit of the LORD, or instruct the LORD as his counselor? 14 Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge, or showed him the path of understanding? I hope this is helpful to you. God bless.
@@JonathanToole that’s MORE helpful than you know! I was JUST reading In Isaiah 40-44 this morning! And those verses stood out to me as though I’d never seen them before! So I think The Lord just used you to confirm something for me! Thank you so much for taking time to encourage me!!!! That matters!!! God Bless you!!!! 🩵
Your belief in the trinity is highly illogical then. The fact that no one can explain the trinity means it isn't biblical, because all biblical doctrines are explained in scripture. Ppl believe in the trinity because Catholic tradition demand that they believe it, not because it's true.
Hi Mike, Thank you for your teaching. My understanding of the triune God is He is a three part being, as we are a three part being. We have a spirit, soul and body and we are One. God is also spirit, soul and body and is One. God bless your ministry 🤗
@@NickHawaii 1Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 🤗
Pastor Mike, thank you for your videos! They helped me grow greatly in the faith. I’ve witnessed to two JWs already thanks to your videos and the help of my pastor. And your videos about flat-earthers also helped me a ton! Regarding the first question. Isn’t the question of Jesus having two wills related to His fully divine and fully human nature, not to the Trinity? Meaning, there was a conflict of His human and divine wills, not the conflict of two divine wills? I believe, the Early Church also agreed on this topic and it’s not heresy? Genuinely interested in what you think about the two natures of Christ? Blessings to you!🙌🕊️
Very well approached on Q. #1. I'd like to add that our problem with understanding the Trinity is that (as you said) we are trying to approach it with our minds. But i want to add to that, that It is much easier to understand it if we approach it with our heart. Our God is a loving Father and is trying to teach us how to think with our hearts (being emotionally aware and empathetic) but we fail and He knows already as He is revealing it to us in Rev 5:2-4 calling us unworthy and 2 Timothy 3:2-3 showing us our problems. ♥
Atheists and Religions KNOW and are fully aware that they are - 1. NOT worshippers of the Creator and 2. NOT followers of Jesus Christ but still keep on debating, arguing, and insulting each other about their so-called biblical god, about Adam and Eve, and other things in the Bible but don't know and understand anything written in the Bible about Jesus Christ and his God and Father, the Creator. ATHEISM and all RELIGIONS BRING and CAUSE DISHONOR and ETERNAL DEATHS to MANKIND The Creator KNOWS that all Atheists, Agnostics, Evolutionists, Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, Mormons, Baptists, Catholics, Born Again Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions who deliberately rejected the BIBLICAL authority and teachings of Jesus Christ about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" clearly written in Matthew 28: 18, Luke 4: 43, and John 11: 25, 26 as worthless and useless are obviously the ungrateful, unkind, deceitful, and disrespectful persons on earth who don't respect and value their own lives, dignities, and existence.... not bothered at all and just don't care even if their own lies, deceits, hypocrisies, false and UNBIBLICAL teachings and doctrines about "Armageddon", "heaven and hellfire", "Trinity", "rapture", and "reincarnation" bring and cause their own dishonor, disgrace, downfall and ETERNAL DEATHS, just worthless and useless dusts on earth forever. HONOR and ETERNAL LIFE and EXISTENCE on EARTH for WORSHIPPERS of the CREATOR and FOLLOWERS of his CHRIST The Creator KNOWS that all persons on earth who rejected Atheism and all Religions as worthless and useless and freely and willingly - 1. honor and obey Him instead as their loving, kind, and merciful God and Heavenly Father in obedience to what were written in Matthew 22: 37 and John 17: 3 2. submit to the authority of Jesus Christ and believe his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" in obedience to what were written in Matthew 28: 18, Luke 4: 43, and John 11: 25, 26 are clearly his worshippers and Followers of Jesus Christ on earth who can be trusted with anything and are worthy and deserving of his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and EXISTENCE without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death on a safe and peaceful earth without liars, deceivers, perverts, traitors, the immoral, and murderers as written in Revelation 21: 3, 4, 8. Worshippers of the Creator and followers of Jesus Christ KNOW and are fully aware that all human beings have no immortal souls and will just become worthless and useless dusts on earth after their deaths just like the animals as written in Ecclesiastes 3: 19: 20 ; 9: 5, 6 but worshippers of the Creator who died recently and thousands of years ago like Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Job, Naomi, Ruth, King David, Jesus Christ's disciples and followers, and many others will not remain as worthless and useless dusts on earth forever, Instead, in the Creator's right and proper time and as written in John 11: 25, 26, Jesus Christ will freely, willingly, and happily RESURRECT them back to life so they can all happily and abundantly live and exist on earth forever as submissive and obedient subjects of the "KINGDOM of GOD" and fully enjoy his and the Creator's eternal love, kindness, goodness, compassions, generosities, favors, and blessings for eternity under his loving and kind rulership, guidance, and protection as the Creator's Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth. as written in Revelation 11: 15.
It's less about our minds and or hearts and more about the fact we are limited in all aspects. God still managed to give us guidance to avoid pitfalls. We can't invoke emotion as an excuse to ignore what is clearly understood by the mind.
@@arcguardian I believe what you are saying is wrong and it still implies that the heart is only about its emotions and any possible processing is doable through the intellect. The heart has its own intelligence and it relates to empathy and our Holy Book is a lesson of empathy (Mark 12:31, John 3:16) which is the opposite of narcissism and narcissism is something that relates to ego and the mind and the things it can discover. 🤔
@@Achilleas7 narcissism isn't mutually exclusive to the mind. The mind is also a creation from God capable of understanding the Word of God. We are transformed by the renewing of our mind, so it isn't biblical to disregard the mind and its purpose(s).
@@arcguardian Ego and pride dwells in the mind, not in empathy. Narcissism = pride = lack of empathy and is the result of a carnal mind for temple instead of delivering it to God. Just consider it.. i am not saying don't use the mind.. But our Bible is surely a book on empathy and that does not dwell where the ego does. ❤
I understand this to show us that Jesus was still in the flesh, yet the Spirit overcome the flesh. As for me, I'm a human being in the flesh, but we should be close enough to God via Jesus that our Spirit will also be able to overcome.
Mike--Thank you for your aside about your pronunciation of the Hebrew names (question 3). I am one of those who listens for pronunciations--and you are definitely one of those to whom I listen. It was a wise, well-placed comment; it is duly noted. 😁
Praying for you and your loved one Pastor Mike! There's a gang of teens and young adults who go around neighborhoods and break car windows or steal cars and total them and leave them. Lawlessness is everywhere. We got more cameras but hard to discern from the road or in dark. In Illinois they're doing away with bail in January for felonies! Pretty scary!
Philosophy is like a table cloth, and scripture the table. No matter the shape of the table cloth, anything that is outside the table will not stand and having too much outside of the table pulls the whole thing down.
Regarding Q 19, it's sooo easy to give up and quit. I think it would be a worthwhile subject for Bible thinker(s) to tackle. The cavity analogy resonates, but the issue is more akin to someone getting cavities despite the fact they are brushing, which makes giving up an option for someone who actually is going to church and still feels horrible etc.
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
1. 1:12 {Different Wills among the Godhead?} In the Trinity, do the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all have three separate wills?
2. 22:15 {Conflict in Israel - Eschatological Significance?} Is the war going on in Israel right now part of a biblical prophecy?
3. 30:28 {One Governor or 12?} In 1 Kings 4:7-19, there are twelve governors for Israel listed. I’m confused by verse 19b: “There was one governor...” What’s your take on this? 12 or 1?
4. 36:22 {Do Some Sins Indicate a Lack of Salvation?} Verses like Matthew 6: 14 make me feel like there are sins so bad that if you commit them (like unforgiveness), you’re 100% not a Christian. I feel like I have to maintain my own salvation.
5. 41:04 {Would the Spirit Ever Leave Us?} Can you please explain what it meant in 1 Samuel when the Spirit left Saul?
6. 44:16 {The Vatican & Revelation} Does Revelation 7:9 apply to Vatican City despite its size and hosting unbiblical stuff?
7. 48:42 {Is Marital Intimacy Only for Procreation?} Can a biblical case be made for the purpose of sex within marriage being for procreation AND intimacy/pleasure and not just for procreation? Is sex without the possibility of procreation evil?
8. 55:11 {Christians Made Whole “Again”?} How do you feel about songs that state, “You make me whole again”? It’s my understating that before faith in Christ we aren’t whole, saved, or forgiven. Thoughts?
9. 58:38 {Teaching Convictions as Truth} How should we deal with a pastor who is unwilling to receive correction on anything against his own convictions? It wouldn’t be as big of an issue, but he preaches his ideas as truth (i.e., no alcohol).
10. 1:03:57 {Counting our Trials as Joy} How are we to “count it all joy” when we face trials and temptations, as James chapter 1 says?
11. 1:09:58 {Wisdom = “She”?} Can you help me understand why in Proverbs 2 the Bible refers to wisdom as “she”? How do we argue this with those who try to speak about multiple gods, or LGBTQ+ people saying He is neither gender?
12. 1:13:45 {Refuting Modalism} What is the best way to dismantle Modalism in a loving way to someone?
13. 1:17:05 {The Commander of the Lord’s Army} In Joshua 5: 13, who is the commander of the Lord’s army? Is this another Christophany? And why do we read so little about him if he helped Joshua in his ventures?
14. 1:20:53 {Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?} What happens to autistic people or mentally disabled people? Do they go to Heaven?
15. 1:22:54 {Am I Saved if I Have An Addiction?} How do I know If I actually have a saving faith, especially considering that I’m addicted to pornography, and am having a hard time asking for someone to help me stop. Thanks.
16. 1:29:46 {Congregational Votes - Sometimes Sinful?} Is it against the Bible to have your congregation vote on whether or not to have women as elders?
17. 1:31:48 {Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance} Do you have the Holy Spirit if you haven't been baptized with Him? I don't feel/believe like I do. I can't hear His voice.
18. 1:34:51 {The Day of The Lord & His Second Coming} How do the ideas of "The Day of The Lord" in the Old Testament and Jesus' second coming in the New Testament intersect? I've been studying this, but I'd like some of your opinions.
19. 1:36:51 {A Cure for Hypocrisy} What is the cure for hypocrisy? I have stopped going to church because I feel rotten on the inside and feel like a fraud. I don’t seem to love Jesus like others. My heart is cold. No emotion.
20. 1:43:49 {Can the Bible Become an Idol?} Is it possible to love the Bible so much that it can be a form of an idol?
9)15)Amen Pastor, and talk to God develop a deeper relationship with Him tell Jesus Christ your cares and concerns, confess. We as believers must practice what we believe, in order to be strengthened to overcome, through His power with any sin including hypocrisy, lust, etc. Practice (spiritual disciplines) in your personal relationship with God.
1 Peter 5:7
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Q6 wasn't asking if the verses cited referred to Vatican City, but whether they *applied* to VC. That's why they referenced is small size compared to other countries.
The answer is probably still no anyway.
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Q4 in a Pentacostal church I was told if you don't forgive you will go to Hell. I asked how that wasn't a work. They just reiterated the verse Pr. Mike stated.
My pornographic addiction wasn’t stripped away from me until I confessed my sim and apologized to my wife for disrespect her for using pornography for my quick fixes. 12 years and I’ve tried to fight and fight and fight and I just asked one day,
“God forgive me, I can’t shake it. But I know it’s not the works I do but the works you do in me. I need you to take it from me.”
and it was as if the Holy Spirit just turned to me and said, “you need to confess your sin to your wife first”
Since my confession to my wife since I was ultimately subbing against her, it’s as if God completely removed the temptation from my life. Praise be to God!
Amen ✝️🕊️🤍
I got into witchcraft from a sister in law and I was able to know things before they happened. My friend had asked for one of her spell books so I went over to bring it back to her but when I opened the book a demon face came out at me, I threw it across the room and told my friend to return it back to her. Well I started to get out of it and there was a being that was making my life harder. One of my other friends told me I should start reading my dad's bible he had died just a couple of yrs prier and when I got to revelation I was read to except Jesus. There is more to this but it's too long but I give GOD the glory He richly deserves.
Which craft?
I had been a Christian when I was young, then fell away for many years as I got into the whole sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. I even ended up marrying a Wiccan. Practicing spell casting, etc. Things started going really bad in my life (and hers). We ended up divorcing. A few years after that I picked up the Bible and true miracles started happening in my life. It was (and is) amazing.
@@taylornovia8911😏
Jehovah is the God of the Bible. (Psalm 83:18) He detests Spiritism. Stay away from anything to do with the demons including Halloween coming up.
oh im so happy for you that you got out of new age. I can REALLY recomend Melissa Dougherty here on TH-cam who talks alot about leaving newage for Christ!=) Bless!❤
Thanks You Pastor Mike. I am seventeen and your sermons have helped me grow in Christ and get through my mom separating from my abusive father.
Jonathon, it's good to hear someone your age, or any age, turning to Jesus. Maybe I should leave it alone, but I think my advice, if not a misunderstanding, is sound. It's this:
You might be referring to actual sermons by Mike, but if you're talking about his TH-cam videos, I would consider them to be more of a Bible study than a sermon, though there is some crossover. I make the distinction because I think we need both.
For instance, there was a time when I was doing a lot of Bible study, both online and on my own, but not going to church or hearing actual sermons. I'm glad I recognized that I need both. You might be different, or perhaps, like I said, I've misunderstood you. God bless. I'll pray that you stay in the faith (it's a sticky, tricky, dark world out there), and maybe you can do the same for me.
@@f.hounderclay1368 Thank you for the kind words. I did indeed mean his sermons and online studies. I have listened to many old ones of his that are actual sermons in his church. I have also listened to other ones like his women in ministry series that are more like a Bible study.
Thankfully I am in a good church right now as well.
@Jonathan I’m sorry to hear that you have an abusive father. It sounds like your mom did the right thing to separate from him. Praying for you, young friend. God is a loving, Heavenly Father! Keep listening to Pastor Mike. He encourages us all to draw closer to God by digging into his word! God bless you!
My mom passed 6 years ago yesterday. It's a tough time watching a loved one go through the last phase of life. May God bless you and keep his arms around you and your family during this time. Thank you for what you do!
Mike, I can't tell you how much I love your approach on this first question. I used to deny the Trinity because I could not humanly understand it. I was a modalist. But the scriptures clearly teach the trinity, and so now when I explained it to others I start with the fact that God is God and we are human and we cannot fully understand him. It's when we try to put God in a box that we are led to heresy.
You finally admitted to yourself it's all a scam?
@@acedegenerate2254 "It's all a scam"...can you be more specific? What is "all" a scam?
@biblicalworldview1 the whole fvcking thing. Every religion. Any person claiming to know God have spoken to God, claiming they're the son of God. The greatest scam ever written.
Jesus keeps pushing your videos onto me. May Jesus bless your channel more and provide all of us who read these comments with godly, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, faith, and much much much grace thank you for the message.
10. I needed to be reminded of this today. As a Christian, I know I am being refined by my suffering and there is purpose in the pain. But honestly, nothing makes sense right now, and I just want the pain to go away.
Pastor Mike. No question just such gratitude for the blessing you received from God that then you lead to bless me. I have become pretty much house bound due to health and injury. Only 66 yet physically ugh.
Had to move to a new location soooo alone allot. NO boo hooing here. You have be come my Pastor and phenomenal teacher. Thank you so much.
I trust you and in the online world it took me a while to find that. Lot of words for me to say thank you Bless you
Praying for you and your family, Pastor Mike! Last December I got to sit by my mom for 5 days as she made her crossing into Heaven. My siblings and I prayed, sang, and read scripture. Got little sleep, but it left special memories to last until we see her again one day.
Number 19. Yes, I felt I was too bad to return to church as well. I moved to a new church and confessed to the pastor. He was encouraging and I have been welcomed into a new family.
I heard that church is a like a hospital. Hospital is full of people who know they are sick. Church is the same.
Q1 I've been a follower of Jesus and "Berean" for many years and The Holy Trinity is one subject I believe by Faith because I see scripture refer to each as "God". BUT I cannot, so far, understand it- not surprising since I am only human. His ways are far beyond my capabilities, so like a little child I cry Abba Father and trust The Lord to finish the work He began in me- including revealing Himself more fully as I live & grow & study. Hallelujah, what a Savior!
MIke TY for making time to be here. That says a lot about what you really want to do for everyone. Take care of your family, we will be here whenever you have time. Of course we have prayers for you and yours! God Bless You!
Hey Mike, as one of those who has given pushback on how you handle questions like q15, I just want to say I've noticed that you have made an effort to be much more careful recently in your clarity, which I have appreciated. The solution for one who doubts their salvation is to increase faith/trust/reliance on Jesus, not to seek assurance by increasing their moral effort (though that should be an outflow). I could quibble over minor interpretations, but my main concern has been for those like myself coming from a background of Puritan influenced views of assurance, where our behavior is really the only way any of us can know if we have a saving faith. That view I have found to be destructive, and had I not come out of it might have put me in the very position of being one that says, "Lord, Lord, did I not DO...?". I fear there are many others in that position especially in the TH-cam space, striving for their assurance by their works. Your clarity paints the target squarely where it needs to be: on Jesus and his willingness to accept even the sinful tax collector. In light of that, I think one of the most serious dangers of repetitive sin and addiction is that it causes us to withdraw from trust in Jesus and seek to solve the problem ourselves. We need to run to him first, foremost, and always.
Wow, awesome to see another of my favorite youtubers
AMEN!! Jesus is the answer to all our questions - seek Him first; think spiritual first and not natural!!! Thank you Mike!!
"The solution is to increase faith/trust/reliance on Jesus," you say? Who increases this faith? You or Him?
@@fakeyououtdotcom2409 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (Romans 10:17)
@@Nighthawkinlight Right. So who authors faith? I'll assume your answer is Jesus (Romans 10:17, Hebrews 12:2) therefore, only Jesus can increase a person's faith. Yeah? And if Jesus is the sole cause of faith, then those who don't have faith aren't punished for not having faith. Right? Unless of course Jesus punishes people for not having, what only He can create/author within them. I trust you'd never preach that right? 😋
amen amen....so nice to see such a enthusiastic heart for the word of the Lord....I hope the spirit of this love is brought upon our current Church institution..... we pray to see your face soon Oh Lord...in Your time we shall be free....
"I don't seem to love Jesus like others.."
Have you ceased to love others? Have you abandoned compassion for those in need? If so, you have truly lost your love for Jesus, for he said that loving the least of his brothers and sisters is a testament to your love for him, and he is grateful for your kindness.
Thank you Mike ! I have been struggling with the teachings of my pastor lately, and it is refreshing to listen to your sound teachings on the Bible. I don't idolize the Bible as it was mentionned at Q.20, but man how I love it more since I found your channel ! Thank you 🙏
Thank you pastor mike. Question 10 count it all joy was very helpful to me. I'm 63 and have never really understood this verse. I've been very ill for last few years so this verse the way you explained it helped my understanding for the situation I am in as I'm feeling some of my brother's and sisters might be disappointed that I'm not healed yet. I'm just glad God gets me through each day, He's with me and keeps me going and wether I'm healed here or not I have a new body coming. I don't know if that's the wrong way to look at it but it helps me. Thank you again ❤
Praying for your family and your family member Mike! May the Lord bless you and keep you all
Mike you're a treasure for the body of Christ❤ God keeps giving you wisdom!
God bless you for staying in Southern California where you are most desperately needed. I'll pray for you and your family's safety.
This will break unforgiveness, every time it comes into your mind speak a blessing over the person, or people involved, whether they did a great evil towards u or some small thing.
It will break the root of bitterness against them, and keep u in rught standing with the Lord.
Pastor Mike, Listening to you has blessed my soul-your humility, your sense of humor and your diligent study of, respect for, and love of God's Word. I feel like a close Christian brother has just ministered to me as I walk through the first few months of widowhood. Thank you for your faithful ministry.
Mike, I greatly appreciate your balanced and reasoned view on eschatology. I also grew up in Calvary Chapels, and while I love their devotion to verse by verse teaching (which has saved me falling into many false doctrines), there is a tendency to overplay end times prophecy. Your description is kind and accurate, the pastors that do this are not trying to trick anyone, they have a love for the Word and are seeking to see God working in this world.
your response for Q2 resonated with me a lot. i had a non christian friend ask how i live every day believing in the eventual end times. this was early 2022, when the russia/ukraine conflict was just starting. the only thing i could tell her is that i just live life normally lol.
people in the early church believed jesus was coming soon. people in the middle ages thought jesus was coming soon. people dyring the great wars believed jesus was coming soon. blah blah blah
we all believe he's coming "soon" but what's more important is that he's coming. whether that means now or 2000 years from now should not change how we act or live
Mike, God bless you and yours. May the Lord provide the necessary strength and comfort. We know you will always be there for us so worry not about the schedule. Take all the time you need. We love you and support you.
Thanks for answering my question (Q19).
I wouldn’t say I stopped going to church to feel better but rather to not pretend to be something I’m not. In the Bible a hypocrite is someone who does all the right things on the outside but on the inside they are rotten. I don’t want to be one.
I have no love in me. Not for God and not every for my family. When my grandparents died I did not even shed a tear. When I ‘worship’ at church I feel like a hypocrite singing many lyrics because people around me are clearly pouring their hearts out to God and yet I can’t say I love Jesus without wondering if I am sincere or a liar. For many years I have also struggled with assurance and so having this struggle (as well as struggling to had a devotional life) only makes my assurance worse.
Because of feeling like a hypocrite, I stopped taking communion and then stopped going to church for the past month. I wanted to be alone (not pretend I’m on fire going to several meetings a week) and examine myself deeply. I have stayed at home and still watch most of the services online. I still listen to a lot of Christian videos online and sometimes pray to God and meditate on Him and ask Him to help me to not be a hypocrite and to love Him and other people. I’m still seeking God and trying to build a personal relationship with Him.
Being alone has actually helped me a bit. I used to always struggle with the Bible verse ‘God does not hear sinners’ because I never heard back from God in prayer and so thought maybe I must be an unsaved sinner. But a week ago, I was really struggling in my heart and I asked God “Let the next song help me” (as I was currently listening to worship music). I didn’t want to influence the next song and so I told Siri on my iPad “Hey Siri, play a worship song”. What happened next I couldn’t believe happened. Siri didn’t play a song but started playing a Christian radio live broadcast that I have never even heard of before. And as soon as Siri started playing the radio station, the man started to speak for a minute about hypocrisy and said some things about giving our struggle to God and He also mentioned the verse James 4:8 “Draw near to me and I will draw near to you”.
This was the first time in my life that I really believed God had heard me. This helped me a bit with assurance and I take that verse James 4:8 as a message from God Himself. I am also learning to grasp that I am rotten but it’s not about me, it’s about the sacrifice of the Jesus.
Thank you for sharing this brother/sister in Christ. It takes a lot of humility to open up about stuff like this. Really hoping God’s presence is felt in your life moving forward and his word continues to resonate with you. Sometimes I myself have to take a little time to meditate on Christ’s sacrifice to remind myself of what it meant and what it means. Someone taking on the worst punishment possible for an undeserving sinner like myself so that I can be saved just blows me away.
God is truth and you are honest as you can be. Fabulous start! ❤️
Love isn't always something that we feel, often it is something that we practice. If you don't feel like you love God, but you are practicing spending time waiting on Him, and reading His Word, spending time with and caring for His people, you are practicing love for God whether you get the feelings or not.
It's wonderful that God spoke to you through the radio and showed you that He always hears you. Remember that our obedience is a response to His salvation, not the way to get it. I would strongly suggest reconnecting with church again, and being honest about your struggles with someone you can trust, like a pastor or mentor or trusted friend. You might be surprised how many people struggle with the same things.
If you are feeling convicted about sin or hypocrisy, that conviction is a good thing, it shows that God is not leaving you to your sin. He is not finished working on you, He is determined to grow you into the image of Christ. Of course you're not there yet, none of us is! But recognizing it is the first step, followed by turning from our sin and practicing obedience, out of love for the God Who hasn't given up on us.
May you be richly blessed with an understanding of just how great God's love and mercy for you truly is.
Thank you for sharing, friend.
Recently I read an amazing book called “A Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent. I would highly recommend it to you. I bought ten copies to give to others. It’s not a large book but really helpful. A pastor that always felt like he wasn’t good enough wrote it.
Bless you!
Hey @Anteater23 thanks for asking the question and being present in the chat. Obviously I don’t know you, but my experience makes me wonder if you have always felt cold or of some sort of diminished emotion , or if this is a change in your personality? If it’s a change, I wonder if you’ve experienced some sort of health/mental health change, and would encourage you to seek counsel from a professional if you think this describes your situation. If you think you have always had colder emotions than others, maybe that’s also true and you are seeing yourself as different to “normal people”; I think this is definitely worth pray in about and seeking help from God and possibly a professional in a mental health field. “Normal” is a huge range of personalities, and Christians are not automatically immune to mental health diversity or diseases. Mike suggested reaching out to someone at church, and I totally agree - but would also encourage you not to stop reaching out if the first person says no or doesn’t have the capacity to help. As Mike often says, may God give you wisdom. I’m praying tonight that somehow, God is at work in you and causing your love to grow and your coldness to thaw. Bless ya.
I have been a Christian all my life and have had great moments in my walk. I know that I disobeyed God’s Word in a major way and it has been incredibly difficult to get back to where I feel I used to be in Christ. His Word says to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind and I’m having a hard time getting over my previous relationship (I thought he was someone I was going to marry-even tho I know he wasn’t following Christ). I know it is for the best, my heart just hurts and keep praying and trying to get over it. It’s been really difficult. Your videos really help me to see things differently in everything in the Bible (as I try to read through it myself). Thank you
I have been there too. I know the shame, regret and pain that covers those choices and that maybe you want to hide from them. You cannot undo what you have done. You can go forward learning from that to keep yourself as the priceless gem God created you to be. Sometimes those memories serve to keep us from failing again. Either way though, if you have repented of this sin, know that God forgives you. I assume you have but if not, go to God with everything out in the open - I know this relationship itself was a sin, the lust and allowing it to control me was a sin, I know my actions were sinful, I agree this is not how You created me nor do You desire that I ultimately hurt myself and You by doing those things, please forgive me and help me to not fall into this again. I desire the person You have for me and I will wait on You no matter how long that takes, I am Yours and I am here to honor You alone. Then, as hard as it may be, accept His promise that if you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. And remind yourself of this when those thoughts come to mind again. This is a promise, no, we shouldn’t just do whatever we want and hey, I’m all good because Christ died for me - even though that’s true, it’s not a repentant heart. But, sounds like you have the repentant heart, forgive yourself for doing the stupid thing(s) and know that God loves you absolutely no less for failing in this.
To those who may read this and don’t have a repentant heart, pray that God will help you to see that His ways are better than our ways and agree with Him that what He calls sin is sin whether you agree or not, ask Him to soften your heart toward sin and help you stop doing things you know are wrong, even if you don’t “feel bad” for doing them - our consciences are seared in many ways and that could be where that person may be, still doesn’t make the actions okay.
Learn more about the God even of Jesus. Jehovah is his Name. (Psalm 83:18)
Yes! Finally somebody reads their Bible. (I know you do Mike, I'm just glad you said that) Wars and rumors of wars, BUT THE END IS NOT YET. Wars and rumors... are NOT signs of the end. Thank you Mike. Regarding the names, i's are pronounced ee, a's are pronounced awe, j's are actually y's, o's are pronounced like oh, and every name that starts with I, put a Y in front of it. For example Israel is actually Yisra'El. Fun fact Isaiah is Yisha'iyahu in Hebrew
How many wars and rumors of wars have there been since that was written in the Bible? Do you think there are endless number of wars that will occur and all of them are meaningless because of this one Bible verse? Or are there numerous other prophetic verses that provide insight and warnings that we are definitely at the end of this age and very, very near the return of Christ?
@@CocoGirl343 One I am waiting for is the utter destruction of Damascus. It's in bad shape but not like the destruction it describes in the bible. I'm sorry I don't remember where in the bible. I bet if you googled it... You might be interested in following Amir Tsarfati. He is a former military man in Israel. A Jew who believes in Christ. He has been getting the same question, and he says no. This isn't the start. He talks about prophecy a lot. He really knows the bible. He lives in Galilee, but he travels all over speaking. The name of his ministry is Behold Israel and that is his you tube channel name.
@@CocoGirl343 We are not given a sign of the end. He said it will happen like in the days of Noah. People will be going about their day, and then it will come. He doesn't give us a sign to prepare. "...like a thief in the night.." All that was said about 70 AD I would assume that it also pertains to the very end as well as we have no warning signs of that one as well. We do seem to have signs of certain things that will happen during the final tribulation, but I have not seen anything about prior knowledge of the end.
Praying for you and your family! Thanks for all you do!
This was a treat to get Mike on a Tuesday. Prayers for your family.
Brilliant! I know David Wood teases you (out of love and respect) but God has given you a humble (understated) brilliance. Thank you, Mike. Praise God!
Thankyou for your ministry Pastor Mike, I watch you every morning at work, you’ve helped me so much. Praying for you and your family. Much love ❤️
I pray your loved one gets well, tnx for your teachings God bless you Mike Winger!
Mike, Praying for you and your family.
Thanks Mike for always answering these (all really good) questions with (all really good) answers. God bless you so much with wisdom and strength with your family :)))
Gratitude. Yes! God is so good. He is deserving of worship. As you say, when we turn our attention to Him our spirit is revived and strengthened. Love it!
Great to have you back. Always look forward to hearing your great teachings
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God bless you pastor Mike, thank you for answering question 8. I know there are many who have more important questions however I thank you for taking the time. How Jesus is working through you has truly blessed my walk and I give God the glory. Lord bless you and your family.
I pray for God’s strength for you and your family during this difficult time.😢
Praying for a beautiful, peaceful step into Gods Kingdom for your family member 🙏🙌🏼
Thanks Mike. I always find your videos very helpful. Praying for peace, comfort and wisdom for your family.
"And the police probably won't do anything" 😂 I love you, Mike. Definitely praying for your and your wife's safety! 😟🙏🏻❤️ I'm happy you've got lights and a camera out! Hopefully you'll find a way to lessen the cat notifications 😄
Its not that most officers do not want to do anything, they have just had their hands tied in so many ways by the crazy misconceptions of our current society. We have more shackles on our cops than we do on criminals! this makes it nearly impossible to keep our police forces staffed so what do we do? We hire people with no qualifications who have the same misconceptions that got us into this mess. this is happening with our teachers as well. you are only allowed to believe one way or you will not have a job. So now we teach our children incorrectly and there is no punishment for acting out that behaviour in our communities. This is going to get bad very quickly if we cant change some things.
Amen - All the Police departments in my area are down 30% - no one wants to be an officer anymore! Crime is up everywhere. Our country has turned our back on God and it is falling apart!! @@richardclark.
Mike, thanks for your answer to question #2. I have a family member who, in my opinion, is obsessed with prophecy (watches “prophecy updates”, attended a prophecy conference recently, etc.). It always rubs me the wrong way, as it seems like a poor use of time and seems to be trying to fit current events into Scripture’s timeline. You confirmed my concerns and, as always, helped me think biblically about it :) Thank you!
Thank you for your ministry! My husband and I are always encouraged by your videos. God be with you as you deal with the medical struggles in your family.
- Pastor Mike Winger, you do have much love in your heart for your neighbors (people) it does show forth towards others when you communicate your instruction
Praise God for the safety of your family!!!! That is such a huge thing to praise God for. My heart sank when you talked about the attempted break in.
I appreciate your love for Jesus and clear teaching.
Thank you Pastor Winger. Whereas the abuse of alcohol results in half of all violence (including half of murders) worldwide, Pride is the Root of the abuse and the violence.
C.S. Lewis wrote, and I agree, that
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"... it is Pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. Other vices may sometimes bring people together: you may find good fellowship and jokes and friendliness among drunken people or unchaste people. But Pride always means enmity-it is enmity. And not only enmity between man and man, but enmity to God."
-- Quote from Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18
i stayed in bed late and made coffee today like i always do after the new q and a videos with Mike come out. it really gets my weekend off to a good start! i got to about the third question and my boss called me and asked if i was coming to work today because it was wednesday. i am not sure yet but Mike may have got me fired. lol.
Pastor Mike, I am very grateful for your ministry
The conflict within Jesus in the garden of gethsemane was not a divide between the will of the son and father, but as a divide between Christ’s divine will and his human will.
So many good questions…. again! Thanks Mike, it’s fun to think on God and hear your sincere take on it. I like best that you like to wonder and grow too!
Mike thank you so much for your ministry. I really appreciate the time you take to explain things. I have been a follower of Jesus for many years and an continuing to grow in my faith. I have never thought of the spirit leaving Saul and David being the same. Thank you for explaining that David was aware of it possibly being taken and that Saul wasn’t.
Thank you for sharpening me.
Regarding question 3, I was reading Exodus the other day and had a similar realization, if someone wanted to write a false account, it would have been written in a much more straight forward manner. It was an amazing revelation to me.
I’m Jamie! Thank you for answering my question, I had to ask my question and then tend to my toddler. Thank you for your time, and your ministry! You’re a blessing to me and my husband!
Q19 - Such great advise Mike! May we all know the lavish 1 John 3:1 love Jesus has for us!!
I love your teaching and your humility!!
May I add a comment about understanding the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit?
Hebrews 11:3 states, “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.”
By FAITH we understand! Not by understanding, but by Faith.
Same with the Tri-Unity, we cannot fathom the details, just like we cannot understand the details of Creation.
So we understand by faith in what the WORD OF GOD reveals.
Glad to hear the women in ministry video is still in the works🙌🏻
Thanks Mike, you keep me grounded in the Word
As a postmil...I appreciated and enjoyed listening to the answer given to question two. Thanks for what you do Mike.
Your an inspiration pastor Mike, many thank yous!
Thank you for your teachings. I fall asleep listening every night. You help me daily. I truly admire your teaching style.
Mike you answer to the worship lyrics questions was SO wonderful. I have been tossing and turning over whether or not to go to the early tradtional service where we sing out of the hymnal because some of the contemporary songs are great, but some are really missing the mark
Mike thank you for your wise words on the End Times. I sooo appreciate your teaching!
I understand that you’re going through a challenging time with a family member, and I want to offer my condolences and support. It’s natural to feel a sense of pause during such personal moments, but I also believe that continuing your show can be a way to honor your loved one’s memory and carry on your important work.
Consider this scripture for strength and guidance:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV)
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
May this verse bring comfort to your heart during this difficult time.
Please know that your show has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for many, and I hope you find strength in continuing to share your insights with your audience.
This is the program where I fit in. I have always had the struggle that I'm not saved. It's humiliating to admit to you, but I'm going to be 80 my next birthday. I was supposedly saved in 1976. I started thinking God used me to bring in my husband who was far more valuable than I am. I was so afraid to witness to anyone. I hear people say if you are truly saved, you won't be able to stop talking about Jesus. Then I read that God either chooses you or he doesn't. Then I think would God allow me to love him so much if I'm not saved? I have been in this torment all these years. Sometimes I swear the Holy Spirit shows me wonderful things in the bible, and when I ask a question I get the answer before I'm finished asking. Maybe that's a trick of my mind. I could go on but I won't. The only good thing I do is pray. I would love to get rid of these thoughts and enjoy Jesus but I can't try to fool myself. It's too important. Who knows how long I have left. I can't just trust some other Christian's opinion, but I feel Mike has a good grasp of the Word. It would be such a blessing if Mike could help me.
Look within. No one can give you absolute answers to your uncertainties. At best they can offer their perceptions based on their level of understanding.
@@jenofthejungle3023and what if you are wrong?
@@jenofthejungle3023 Thank you for taking the time to answer me, Jen
@@Karmaisabliss215 Thank you, Darian.
Bless you.
Recently I read an amazing book called “A Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent. I would highly recommend it to you. I bought ten copies to give to others. It’s not a large book but really helpful. A pastor that always felt like he wasn’t good enough wrote it.
Bless you!
Concerning Q19:
The Bible does not command us to be emotional. The "volume" of some people's emotional feelings are "turned-down" and not as "loud". That is ok.
Also, many people mistake love as being just a feeling. Love is an action: a choice you make. Not necessarily just a feeling.
This is a common overreaction to emotionalism, but the Bible commands our emotions all over the place.
To clarify:
1. Love is not *only* an emotion. It is *more* than emotion.
2. Scripture does not *command* us to be emotional. Being emotional is ok.
@@jenofthejungle3023love is not "finding pleasure in it", love is finding pleasure in you, despite dreading the "it".
@@jessethomas3979No, it doesn’t command our emotions. It commands the outlook that we ought to have, which in turn affects our emotions.
It would help this thread to look at the Hebrew understanding of love. God’s love is a whole-hearted commitment, much like a parent with a child. That love contains both a sense of loyalty and duty but also compassion and delight. I think the point of the original comment is that love is not emotionally driven, as if God were reacting to something good in us. But likewise, God doesn’t love us because he owes us anything. God loves us simply because God loves us. I think his motivation is beyond the scope of our understanding and beyond what Scripture reveals. Even when he rescued the Israelites, he said he chose to love them on his own terms, but he never actually says why.
Another great episode. Filled with much wisdom and knowledge.
Praying for you Mike and your family- psalm 124
Thank you master pike
Brother Mike. Greetings from Mexico. I really like the way you explain things and keep the bible as the primary basis of your responses. Thanks for the vids.
"You made me whole, Amen" ❤
I put my faith in God, quit smoking, have been working as hard as I can and going to church regularly and just got fired from my job for no reason.
Thank you Pastor Mike. ❤Australia 🇦🇺
Joy in tribulation as well because we get to see God work 🙏❤️🙌
Thanks Pst. Mike. God bless you
Hey Pastor Mike! I REALLY enjoyed your "connect the dots" analogy! Thank you for that!
We teach that MOST people when speaking about alcohol is like tempering another master. If I have to argue for the right to indulge in alcohol or other "items" (Paul said all things are allowable just not helpful), why do I need it? We're a church connected with a recovery home and homeless restoration ministry.
MAAAAAANNNNN! Mike got me up on here excited for the weekend . . .😮💨
Prayers to you and your family! 🙏🙏🙏
pastor mike. you along with James white( who i don't agree with on everything but he is brilliant and i see why he believes what he believes and know he is a dear brother) have helped me too explain the trinity in a clear way to those who are modalist. you are spot on when you say they don't even know they are modalist
Im a 31 year old female who is struggling with not being married with a family yet. I just ended a relationship where I was unequally yolked and God decided it was not right for me. Ive put my faith in Him and trust that He will bring me a husband if it is His will. I pray my wants be aligned with His will. And I still and struggling. I feel like I wasted my life.
Start trusting and believing in yourself! Not doing that is the real waste.
❤ " fear Daniel not for the moment you humbled yourself and set your heart to understand your words were heard" Daniel 10:12
Praise God for your faith 🙏, trust the walk before you see it. Prayers for your finding a husband 🙏
You haven’t wasted your life. You’ve made the right decision. Life is a learning process. I’m married to an unbeliever and can tell you that it is so much harder than I ever imagined. God’s timing is perfect.
Satan wants you to feel like you are wasting your life. When you are in pain, you don't see the forest for the trees. Don't go through this journey alone. Make sure you have good Godly friends and are part of a church community. Wanting to married and have a family are good things. Just keep moving forward the best that you can and be a blessing to others.
Thanks for your insight into 1 Kings 4, Mike (and for reading all those names!). That's not an interpretation I would have thought of, and I'm not sure I totally agree, but the way you got to your answer was very helpful. I think it could also be that there was one governor over the twelve officers, but I also think the bigger lesson here is to read carefully and let the Scripture speak for itself.
Thanks so much for your example. Praying for your ministry to be fruitful as you follow the Lord.
I’ve ALWAYS struggled (still do) with the doctrine of the trinity… no matter how anyone explains it… I just cannot grasp it! It makes me feel dumb… BUT I do believe it’s a real and true doctrine. God gets it… I trust Him so that’s where I’m at! I suppose He’ll reveal it when He wants to! I just rest in that! 🤷🏻♀️🙌🏻♥️
If you understood the history of the trinity, that might help.
There's no biblical evidence to support the trinity but after Christianity began to spread, it was also foretold that corruption would develop, as well.(Acts 20;29,30;Mt.7:15;2nd Peter 2:1)
Over time, pagan beliefs were assimilated into Greek philosophy(the trinity, hellfire, and the immortal soul) and they began to be accepted by some Christians.
In 325 C.E., Roman Emperor Constantine, after assuming control of the existing congregations and via the Nicene Council, declared the trinity part of "Christianity". Later, Emperor Theodosius (381 C.E.) established the RCC and, subsequently made it the "State Religion". The trinity then became Church dogma.
You aren't supposed to be able to grasp it. You shouldn't feel dumb because you can't understand the trinity. We can't understand many things about God, His omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience are all things we can't understand because they go past our ability to understand.
Isaiah 40:13-14; Who can fathom the Spirit of the LORD, or instruct the LORD as his counselor? 14 Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge, or showed him the path of understanding?
I hope this is helpful to you. God bless.
@@JonathanToole that’s MORE helpful than you know! I was JUST reading In Isaiah 40-44 this morning! And those verses stood out to me as though I’d never seen them before! So I think The Lord just used you to confirm something for me! Thank you so much for taking time to encourage me!!!! That matters!!! God Bless you!!!! 🩵
Your belief in the trinity is highly illogical then. The fact that no one can explain the trinity means it isn't biblical, because all biblical doctrines are explained in scripture. Ppl believe in the trinity because Catholic tradition demand that they believe it, not because it's true.
@@theeternalsbeliever1779 they can be explained…. I just can’t understand! There’s a difference! 🙌🏻
Thanks for this great content Pastor Mike! I love the connect-the-dots analogy.
Hi Mike, Thank you for your teaching.
My understanding of the triune God is He is a three part being, as we are a three part being. We have a spirit, soul and body and we are One. God is also spirit, soul and body and is One.
God bless your ministry 🤗
That’s not at all what the Bible teaches. Parts or modes is not a trinity. Persons who make up the same God. That idea is absent from scripture.
@@NickHawaii 1Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 🤗
@@tammyoeding8161 Great scripture but has nothing to do with three persons are one God.
Thank you for the nuanced take on autism in question 14, I was a bit taken aback by that question as a Christian who is autistic!
Pastor Mike, thank you for your videos! They helped me grow greatly in the faith. I’ve witnessed to two JWs already thanks to your videos and the help of my pastor. And your videos about flat-earthers also helped me a ton!
Regarding the first question. Isn’t the question of Jesus having two wills related to His fully divine and fully human nature, not to the Trinity? Meaning, there was a conflict of His human and divine wills, not the conflict of two divine wills?
I believe, the Early Church also agreed on this topic and it’s not heresy?
Genuinely interested in what you think about the two natures of Christ?
Blessings to you!🙌🕊️
Very well approached on Q. #1.
I'd like to add that our problem with understanding the Trinity is that (as you said) we are trying to approach it with our minds.
But i want to add to that, that It is much easier to understand it if we approach it with our heart.
Our God is a loving Father and is trying to teach us how to think with our hearts (being emotionally aware and empathetic)
but we fail and He knows already as He is revealing it to us in Rev 5:2-4 calling us unworthy and 2 Timothy 3:2-3 showing us our problems.
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Atheists and Religions KNOW and are fully aware that they are -
1. NOT worshippers of the Creator and
2. NOT followers of Jesus Christ
but
still keep on debating, arguing, and insulting each other about their so-called biblical god, about Adam and Eve, and other things in the Bible
but don't know and understand anything written in the Bible about Jesus Christ and his God and Father, the Creator.
ATHEISM and all RELIGIONS BRING and CAUSE DISHONOR and ETERNAL DEATHS to MANKIND
The Creator KNOWS
that all Atheists, Agnostics, Evolutionists, Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, Mormons, Baptists, Catholics, Born Again Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions
who deliberately rejected the BIBLICAL authority and teachings of Jesus Christ about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" clearly written in Matthew 28: 18, Luke 4: 43, and John 11: 25, 26 as worthless and useless
are obviously
the ungrateful, unkind, deceitful, and disrespectful persons on earth
who
don't respect and value their own lives, dignities, and existence....
not bothered at all and just don't care even if their own lies, deceits, hypocrisies, false and UNBIBLICAL teachings and doctrines about "Armageddon", "heaven and hellfire", "Trinity", "rapture", and "reincarnation"
bring and cause their own dishonor, disgrace, downfall and ETERNAL DEATHS, just worthless and useless dusts on earth forever.
HONOR and ETERNAL LIFE and EXISTENCE on EARTH for WORSHIPPERS of the CREATOR and FOLLOWERS of his CHRIST
The Creator KNOWS
that all persons on earth who rejected Atheism and all Religions as worthless and useless and freely and willingly -
1. honor and obey Him instead as their loving, kind, and merciful God and Heavenly Father
in obedience to what were written in Matthew 22: 37 and John 17: 3
2. submit to the authority of Jesus Christ and believe his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead"
in obedience to what were written in Matthew 28: 18, Luke 4: 43, and John 11: 25, 26
are clearly
his worshippers and Followers of Jesus Christ on earth
who
can be trusted with anything and are worthy and deserving of his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and EXISTENCE without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death on a safe and peaceful earth without liars, deceivers, perverts, traitors, the immoral, and murderers as written in Revelation 21: 3, 4, 8.
Worshippers of the Creator and followers of Jesus Christ KNOW
and are fully aware that all human beings have no immortal souls and will just become worthless and useless dusts on earth after their deaths just like the animals as written in Ecclesiastes 3: 19: 20 ; 9: 5, 6
but
worshippers of the Creator who died recently and thousands of years ago like Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Job, Naomi, Ruth, King David, Jesus Christ's disciples and followers, and many others will not remain as worthless and useless dusts on earth forever,
Instead,
in the Creator's right and proper time and as written in John 11: 25, 26,
Jesus Christ will freely, willingly, and happily RESURRECT them back to life so they can all happily and abundantly live and exist on earth forever as submissive and obedient subjects of the "KINGDOM of GOD"
and fully enjoy his and the Creator's eternal love, kindness, goodness, compassions, generosities, favors, and blessings for eternity under his loving and kind rulership, guidance, and protection as the Creator's Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth. as written in Revelation 11: 15.
It's less about our minds and or hearts and more about the fact we are limited in all aspects. God still managed to give us guidance to avoid pitfalls. We can't invoke emotion as an excuse to ignore what is clearly understood by the mind.
@@arcguardian I believe what you are saying is wrong and it still implies that the heart is only about its emotions and any possible processing is doable through the intellect.
The heart has its own intelligence and it relates to empathy and our Holy Book is a lesson of empathy (Mark 12:31, John 3:16) which is the opposite of narcissism and narcissism is something that relates to ego and the mind and the things it can discover. 🤔
@@Achilleas7 narcissism isn't mutually exclusive to the mind. The mind is also a creation from God capable of understanding the Word of God. We are transformed by the renewing of our mind, so it isn't biblical to disregard the mind and its purpose(s).
@@arcguardian Ego and pride dwells in the mind, not in empathy. Narcissism = pride = lack of empathy and is the result of a carnal mind for temple instead of delivering it to God.
Just consider it.. i am not saying don't use the mind.. But our Bible is surely a book on empathy and that does not dwell where the ego does.
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It's his human side not wanting to face the pain and agony.
I understand this to show us that Jesus was still in the flesh, yet the Spirit overcome the flesh. As for me, I'm a human being in the flesh, but we should be close enough to God via Jesus that our Spirit will also be able to overcome.
Mike--Thank you for your aside about your pronunciation of the Hebrew names (question 3). I am one of those who listens for pronunciations--and you are definitely one of those to whom I listen. It was a wise, well-placed comment; it is duly noted. 😁
Hi Mike! Just wanted to say I truly enjoy your videos. God bless you! ❤
Praying for you and your loved one Pastor Mike! There's a gang of teens and young adults who go around neighborhoods and break car windows or steal cars and total them and leave them. Lawlessness is everywhere. We got more cameras but hard to discern from the road or in dark. In Illinois they're doing away with bail in January for felonies! Pretty scary!
Yes father....He is a good man!
Philosophy is like a table cloth, and scripture the table. No matter the shape of the table cloth, anything that is outside the table will not stand and having too much outside of the table pulls the whole thing down.
Regarding Q 19, it's sooo easy to give up and quit. I think it would be a worthwhile subject for Bible thinker(s) to tackle. The cavity analogy resonates, but the issue is more akin to someone getting cavities despite the fact they are brushing, which makes giving up an option for someone who actually is going to church and still feels horrible etc.
Thank you brother, God bless!
Thank you so very much😊!
Really digging the cat shirt