Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:04 {Ethical & Happy Non-Christians?} Can unsaved people “do good works”? Why do unsaved people often appear to be happy and live seemingly ethical lives? 2. 24:11 {Calling Out False Teachers} Who is supposed to call out false teachings and false teachers? How should it be done? I'm struggling to find Scripture. 3. 31:22 {The Destruction of Jerusalem} Do you believe that in Luke 21: 20 Jesus is talking about the destruction of Jerusalem for today's time? 4. 39:49 {How to Pray for our Enemies} How can we pray for our enemies biblically? Especially those actively trying to kill those you love. 5. 43:07 {Church Coffee Shops - Sinful?} A church in town opened a coffee shop in the foyer. Some say it's akin to a marketplace in the Temple, and others say since it's run at cost (or even below cost) that it's fine. What are your thoughts? 6. 48:55 {Paul & the Female Slave} Why was Paul annoyed with the possessed female slave in Acts 16: 16 when she was actually telling the truth? What about Philippians 1: 18? 7. 54:47 {Does God Grant Our Belief?} What does Philippians 1: 29 mean when it says that God "grants" us belief in Him? Is this deterministic? 8. 1:00:29 {Anger at God’s Word?} Do you have any specific advice on how to deal with emotions while reading the Bible? Recently, I can’t even get through a few verses without feeling overwhelmed with anger or frustration! 9. 1:04:30 {Exodus: Conjugal Rights vs. Adultery?} Exodus 21: 10 says a man married to multiple women shouldn't deny them conjugal rights. Isn't each instance of intimacy in that situation adultery against one wife? 10. 1:12:22 {The Purpose of The Church} What is the biblical purpose of the church, and do you believe modern Christianity is fulfilling that purpose today? 11. 1:22:46 Bonus: More commentary on question #6 above!
In most churches I know the coffee and donuts,cookies or whatever are provided by volunteers to promote fellowship. Some share a meal after every service. Those who can just bring something.
@@NewCreationInChrist896hello! I’m #8. There are most definitely some pretty bad unresolved sin issues in my life, and without a doubt that’s a large part of my frustration. Im only 18, but I’ve been struggling with attraction to the same sex for years now, as well as a p*rnography addiction that my messed of attentions kind of stemmed from, and I just feel so defeated! Like I can never get any better, only ever worse. So I have many frustrations with myself for being the way that I am, but to put it bluntly, I feel a little bit frustrated with God as well, even though I know by nature it isn’t justified. But even despite that, when it comes specifically when I’m reading scripture, I’ve never really felt this sense of paralysis from my frustration until just recently, and it’s agonizing! I just don’t know what to do, because I don’t really have any spiritual roll model in my life. I mean, my parents are Christians, but we haven’t been to church in like 10 years, and I don’t really feel comfortable sharing stuff with them anyway (and let’s just say that’s me, because I have a hard time being emotionally vulnerable with anyone). I just don’t know. I always feel hopeless.
About calling out false teachings: I got called out by a six year old! We were talking about baby Moses and I said, “Before he ( speaking of Moses) was even born, God had a plan for Moses’ life.” A little girl stood right up and held her hand up the halt gesture. “Wait just a minute! What are you saying? God wasn’t born. He just always is! What are you trying to say?” I explained that she was absolutely right and that the word, “he” in my sentence was talking about Moses not God. She gave me an assessing stare for a few more seconds before sitting down and saying, “Good. We can finish the lesson.” I love that boldness!
That little princess is already a warrior for the Lord . God Bless & keep you Safe Beth , and God Bless that young Warrior ... In Christ , your brother Jeff
I have so much respect for you...your wisdom, your humbleness, your genuine goodness, your humor, your kindness.......your channel is one of the best and has been such a blessing to me.
Love everything you do brother. Stay the course you’re changing lives. I pastor at an addiction recovery ministry in Selma Alabama called - Adult and teen challenge and I use your videos as reference daily in discipling young men to be bible thinkers!!! Thank you for your faithfulness!!!.
I have watched probably every question and answer video you’ve ever made, Mike. I can say without doubt that your explanation on question #1 is your best ever. Masterfully explained! That’s how we should explain the topic when we are asked this question by nonbelievers we have as family and friends. Great work!
Regarding Q1, Heb 11:6 also helps on this "And without faith it is impossible to please God.". It is not the action that is important, it is our relationship with God through his son Jesus.
If you had Godlike powers and we're looking down on your creation, what would please you more? The behavior of your creation or if they figured out the correct faith?
#5 Years ago at the local mega church, a dude got up DURING the sermon, disrupted his entire row to leave, came back 10 minutes later with a giant coffee and disrupted the entire row again. I wondered if he thought he was at a concert and then had to admit that the church service WAS a concert. I never went back. Now that church is in bed with the NAR and Bill Johnson speaks there regularly. This is the same church that hosted the male stripper/pole dancer at their men’s conference last year that most will have heard of if they follow church news at all. I am not saying the sale of coffee was the culprit, but when the goal is to entertain and create a super relaxed environment, reverence goes right out the window and all manner of mockery takes its place.
Wait...was this male stripper sharing his salvation story? I'm honestly confused....I don't think it's possible he actually performed a dance? It feels strange even asking this question lol
@@Amy-un6xg Yeah stripper woman gets saved, says: 'Now I'm going to be a stripper for Jesus '! Seems to me that salvation ought to be life changing, though an event, therafterwards a process as we have the goal of attaining the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4)
@@Amy-un6xg the guy wasn't a stripper. He had an acrobatic routine of some kind and he took his shirt off as part of it. This was at a men's conference and the organisers said they booked him because (paraphrasing here) it was supposed to be a display of strength and ability, and then Mark Driscoll (not exactly a reliable or discerning man imo) got up and started comparing this guy's performance to asherah poles and stuff because he climbed up a pole as part of it. Personally it's astonishing to me that so many people were (and apparently still are) up in arms about it - it was definitely a bit of an odd choice of entertainment, but the idea that a church hosting a men's conference would hire a male stripper to do a stripping performance at said conference is pretty out there and not accurate to what happened. I saw clips of it at the time and while I wouldn't have booked that entertainment at that event, it's clearly not supposed to be a sexual show, so calling the guy a stripper is pretty disingenuous I think.
@@RowanAldridge Thanks for the clarity. And I agree with both your sentiments - that it is an odd choice to host him at the conference but I also wouldn't liken him to a stripper. I also went to a mega church briefly in the past and they had an acrobat in leotards on Christmas perform an act showcasing her flexibility and I was taken aback by the choice of entertainment. I think once you become a mega church instead of it being about bringing people to the faith and coming alongside them in their walk it becomes more about money and because of it the need for entertainment. It's all very sad 😢
@@Amy-un6xg - Yes. When you run something that big, the expenses can become overbearing. You simply have to keep income flowing, and that becomes the focus. It just has to. People's jobs depend on it. Mortgages and other bills require it. Plus, the people expect more new growth and ministries and such, or the leadership has those ambitions. So you need more and more attendance and income. It's a trap to "run a church" on a business model.
God bless you, Mike Winger. I am 64 years old (living in Canada) and I don't know what I'd do without your youtube ministry. I look forward to each and everyone of your videos. I find them so edifying and instructive and encouraging! I think you were spot on about Elijah. The world around us is becoming more and more like that of Elijah's. I don't have a bible teaching church to go to, but (through youtube) I can see that there are still faithful Christians scattered out there.
I hope you find a true church in your area. I struggle with the same. The best, most Bible believing church I found so far in the area - I can't understand what they are saying because it's in Chinese. Churches seem to work so hard to include everyone and anything they forgot to stick to the truth. And so it is very encouraging to see all the people online who care about what the Bible says.
Thank you so much Mike! The Elijah remarks really encouraged me and the prayers for our enemies. I live in Washington State. We love your ministry! 🙏🙏🙏
Regarding question 1, here's another thing Jesus said in Luke 6:32-33: “But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same."
"For even sinners do the same." No doubt. But is that an excuse to NOT love those who love me? I think not. In fact, the usual born-again Christian does not believe "works" are necessary. So, maybe you love someone, maybe not; makes no difference if you are "saved".
@thomasmaughan4798 But it does make a difference. The truly saved person demonstrates their change of heart and fruit of their salvation. This includes the desire to honor the Lord by obeying His commands. He commanded us to "love one another." Works are not required to receive salvation, but they do validate that one did receive it.
@@donnalantz4222 "The truly saved person demonstrates their change of heart and fruit of their salvation." Why is this demonstration necessary? Or do you suppose it doesn't really matter but flows anyway?
Really loved this one and worth upsetting a few to help people see we all need Jesus Christ daily,thank God that he doesn't ask us to come to him clean but that he is clean🙏💗💗💗🇬🇧
Thank you for your commentary on the local church situation, especially your reference to Elijah. That was a great reminder! Our family went through a similar situation, and I almost had to see/experience the contrast to know what a healthy church "looks like". For me, the genuine joy of the LORD and love for His people was the initial factor, and of course a closer look at outreach, teaching, discipleship... But this was after much prayer and petition. I don't think we realize just how much of a gift it is, when the LORD leads to such a like- minded, vibrant and committed church. Sometimes we have to wander a bit to truly appreciate that "perfect" fit. Thank you, Mike!
You're the bomb Mike. Thank you for your ministry, it takes a special person to do this online and keep it biblical, informative, and entertaining. Neva eva stop man
Thank you for your ministry, and for your prayer for hope and courage, both of which I sorely need. It's so difficult to always see beams of Light in such a dark place. My purpose is to be used by God to make my album and take care of my elderly mom for as long as it takes, with or without the obvious instant positive results my heart desperately craves. If my work in Him takes 200 years to generate inspiration, pointing the way to Christ, so be it. That shouldn't be my concern. I only need to focus on my obedience. Many blessings to you. ❤
coffee is a great ice breaker for starting conversations with people you're not familiar with yet at church. taste's good too. I cannot imagine it distracting fellowship. from my perspective.
For the polygamy, I fear for those weak in the faith to increase his popularity. It would be beneficial for those who get drawn in for a short video that only highlighted the common lies/deceit he preaches. My two cents. May God give you wisdom!
Q4. Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging answer about Elijah. It wasn’t quite 10,000 they hadn’t bent knee. 1 Kings 19:18 ”Yet I will leave 7,000 in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”
Love you Mike. We would disagree on a few doctrinal points (I’m one of those calvinists) but I’m always edified by your teaching. Thank you for your work!
@@jay1871 it’s always the Holy Spirit that regenerates. The father must draw for any man to come. John 6:44, John 6:65, acts 13:48. I’m not much of a comment section debater. Was just trying to say something nice to Mike lol
Was going to say you the button up looks great! Then you had to make it clear it wasn’t for us 😂 kidding seriously appreciate this session, especially your answer to #1!
Whitney: Ghandi was judged/evaluated by many, not all humans, as good. Mother Theresa was judged in a similar manner. The RCC made her a saint. Ask Indians what they think of her, and it's not positive. Reputations are not necessarily true.
prayin for you i recommend taking them to a church show them the love of Christ or read the bible at home and start praying over the dinner before you eat youd be surprised to see they notice the change in you first then they start asking questions and thats your chance to plant the good seeds of the lord not sure how old your kids are but curiosity is the first step to acceptance, conversion and salvation so dont be afraid to speak up and preach your value on your kids and family your voice is just as important recognize that take the initiative.. we pray then act on it God bless and stay strong regardless of the result never give up🙏🏻
The point of the gospel is not to be content and ethical and good. Those are side issues. The point of the gospel first and for most is that you are reconciled with the one true God. Other faiths can imitate the gospels benefits in every aspect except for the one that matters. No other faith reconciles you with the one true God.
"The point of the gospel is not to be content and ethical and good." Provided you are obeying the two Great Commandments, which are being ethical and good with God and your neighbor.
Yes please do a video on the polygamy stuff. It’s surprising to me how little the people I asked at my church knew about it. It’s a niche topic but as you were saying I think it will grow over time, so we should be prepared with out swords sharpened!
@@amyqb117 he did but he didn’t really address any of the groups arguments that involve scripture, like the different Greek words for “own” and “own” in 1 cor. 7. And some of their other points they make on why they believe it’s not forbidden anywhere in the Bible.
Regarding question one: your answer is profound and excellent. As always, it is well supported by Scripture. My only caveat or addendum would be to encourage you to add a brief synopsis of sanctification. You elaborated pretty clearly om justification, which is imputed righteousness, bring judicially declared good. But as Christians we are also given sanctification, or imparted righteousness, being made actually righteous in our thoughts and deeds. Sanctification is, of course, a process, and no one is ever perfectly sanctified this side of Heaven. But true Christians ought to be becoming better people as we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. On another note, when you mentioned people's hidden sins sometimes not becoming known until after they've died, I immediately thought of Ravi Zacharias and the horrific double life he led. 😭
Hello Mike my name is Charlie and first I want to thank you for your teachings. They have changed the way I read and understand scripture. I'm writing you because I'm struggling with my calling. I have a unique testimony and life. I feel god has been preparing me for something great, but I'm so afraid of making the wrong decision that it's a constant battle in my head. I just want to know what he wants me to do. So how do I know it's god and not my ego and pride? God bless you and your family -Your brother in Christ
I know your message is for Mike, but if you allow my 2 cents maybe it will help a bit : you know that feeling you get when you get that strong urge to do something good- like you see a very skinny homeless person asking for food or someone in line is purchasing something that the total is an amount you can totally cover and they precisely can't find their card and have to run to the car.... And it's the perfect moment to pay for that person's stuff and it's all God tugging at you to do something you know for a fact God would smile at but you hesitate and your window to act closes. Now think of times when you really want to eat something you know you shouldn't, but you really want it and think you deserve it, so you go to treat yourself and ironically they're out of what you wanted. Or when you have a business idea that you think is good but alot of doubts. Like I said take this as just a stranger online 2 cents but I've come to understand that when God is calling you to something - it's a very strong call. And you don't doubt what he is saying. You know he is calling in that scenario. The reason you hesitate isn't because of doubting that you don't know whether it's God or yourself. When it's God- you know it's him. And when the window closes you feel like you disappointed him and so you learn to act quicker on his call for the next time. Some call have longer windows but the same applies. The calls are usually for you to sacrifice yourself for another. Whether it's with your time, money, kindness when they don't deserve it etc
This is why people many times are shocked when they learn a neighbor or someone they may have known have committed some hideous crime . Or when a married couple is in disbelief when their partner cheats on them . They are good until they are bad !
2) false teaching can be as small as correcting your five year old son when he doesn't get 1+1 correctly. It is okay to speak truth; for in speaking truth, you could be correcting others. Be wise in how you speak truth; in this, to be graceful in your speech is always good
Replying to question 8 I have been through that. I would feel confused, angry and agitated whenever I read the scriptures. There were a lot of lies I was believing, true, and through help of my church and channels like this I was able to work through things. But before I could do that God needed to break something off of me, which I perceive to be an evil spirit. I had to get to the place where I let the Bible speak for itself and not hold judgement over it. There are some tricky parts, but the Bible is true and God is good. If you're like me: then with trust in God, perseverance and careful learning you can get to a place of peace when reading God's word. I pray that the word of God comes alive for you and that you are able to delight in it and feel the love of God as you read with fresh eyes🕊️ 1:06:45 1:06:45 1:06:45
two years ago I hada dream of the Rapture, in it I saw my sin nature as it truly is. Isaiah is underplaying it. If only I could see all my actions as God does every day.
No offense but Mike can't shepherd you because he doesn't know you; it's important to have a church in person with someone called to shepherd in your life personally! I'm grateful for Mike's ministry, too, just a suggestion. Praying God will lead you if there might be a local fellowship you can join
@@peachfountain Here in Norway there are secular humanist churches for the most, and a few Orthodox churches, a few Methodist churches. But the good ones are far apart.. it is not possible for me to go to a church more than a few times a year.
Hi there. Christians are CHRIST’s sheep, according to Scripture, and HE is the Good Shepherd. He has called pastors to shepherd HIS flock. We are not the sheep of our pastors, please. No one is Mike Winger’s sheep. Besides, he cannot shepherd you via TH-cam.
@@eurovisionwtf I understand, thanks for informing me. Praise God like you said you have this online ministry 🩷 praying God will gather real believers near you so you can worship in person, too!
On average, I would say that unsaved people are less happy and ethical than saved ones. But there's other things that can play in to our emotional states and decisions.
Was going to say the button up looks great! Then you had to make it clear it wasn’t for us 😂 kidding seriously appreciate this session, especially your answer to #1!
I am in the UK and it is very much progressive in church in general, however me and my family have found a good and healthy church in Dudley - Dudley baptist church, if anyone here is around this area in England, I would point you to this church.
Mike!! Please do a video series on polygamy!! I hear more and more people coming out in favor of it in light of the red pill movement. Specifically need help with Exodus 21:10, 1 Corinthians 7, and Leviticus 18:17 trying to justify “girl on girl” intimacy as long as a husband or man is present
Please make a video about the outright lies in the polygyny crowd. This is a serious thing. Fornication /sexual sin is one of the most important topics we could speak on.
We (humans) assume that false teachers and wrong practices happen because those individuals DO NOT understand. Yes, true for some, but for others they do understand, perfectly. They are unwilling to change teaching and practices, because they WANT it. There will be NO argument or evidence that will change the minds of false teachers. So we need to recognize the difference between a lack of understanding, and unwillingness to change.
Mike, I think it would be really helpful if you went into the Greek and the lies that polygamists tell. It can be easy for some who are biblically illiterate to buy into it (I’ve seen it first hand) and some good teaching on it would be so, so helpful. Specifically, if you could address their claim that adultery is ONLY based on the marital status of the woman that would be helpful, as that’s usually their “gotcha moment.” Thank you sir!
And let's talk about the polygamy and adultery in Song of Solomon. If polygamy is adultery, then every page is just reprehensible depravity. What are we supposed to learn from it?
4) praying for your enemies in extreme cases has 2 hindrances; the first being your own carnality, and urges for revenge. Because of this, fasting and prayer is essential. The second hindrance regards what Mr. Winger mentioned, not to pray for your enemy to prevail in their evil endeavor, but rather pray for what is best for your enemy; salvation, for God to show them the error of their ways, pray that you can have the strength to forgive your enemies, just as Christ forgave you of your sins, these types of prayers
Please, oh please do a long form exegetical study on polygamy! I’ve been struggling with that so much in the Bible - I would really like to have some clarity on the issue. It just bothers me that I can’t pinpoint exactly how or if it’s a sin exactly, biblically, even though I know according to Jesus it isn’t God’s ideal.
How does Matthew 7:18 fit into this?....."a bad tree cannot produce good fruit". How can unsaved people without the Holy Spirit appear to be more "sanctified" than a Christian with the Holy Spirit? Isn't there supposed to be a transformation?
I saw an amazing video, someone actually found where the ark of the covenant was made near mount Sinai!! The video is 'Sinai the burnt mountain' on the channel 'follow the lamb today'
I believe a person can become fully sin free and stop sinning fully.. its is the hardest thing to do and i believe its the narrow path that only a few find. Change my mind.
@@MarkPatmos yeah but only the sin free will enter heaven you can't be in God's presence until you are forgiven and sin free, The only way to have the strength to do this is through the holy Spirit. Even the apostles were terrified of Jesus leaving them they said we can't do it, then jesus said I will send you the holy Spirit. My grandpa achieved that he knew when he would die and we all saw him die and he was telling us what he was seeing as his friends came to greet him with his new body. He was always filled with the holy spirit.
*1 John 1:6-10* _If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us._ Note especially verse 8: _If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us._
7) it has been "granted" that "you should", or ought to "believe". Which means God has granted you the option, whereby you should believe. In other words, God granted you the option, when He says "you should"
Calvinistic beliefs do cause harm even if we can agree with them on most other things. One of my daughters has the idea that it's all written in a book and if your name is not in it you're lost, i.e. it's all settled and there's nothing anyone can do about it. She was rejected by her father and deeply wounded by others in her life who are Christians, and I think she just can't believe that The Father hasn't rejected her too. Words mean nothing, she's heard them all, I pray that He will reveal Himself to her.
because they are. This world is their home and are very comfortable in it. If they don't believe in God they wouldn't have any conversation with Him or about Him. They wouldn't present themselves before Him. As Christians we KNOW this world isn't our home and marvel that God loved and loves us SO VERY MUCH!!! We would never present our "righteousness to God because we know we don't have any.
Mike, I'd love to see you do an examination of Joyce Meyer. While I don't think she's right about everything, I do think she gets unfairly lumped in with prosperity preachers like Joel Osteen. While she does teach at his church, my ears hear them getting the clearest message of the gospel from her voice that they might ever get. I stopped listening a few years ago, but she's the reason my husband and I now attend a very strictly Bible-believing church and progressed far enough to find deeper teachers such as yourself. When I was listening, I heard her preaching to actually read the Bible, read it in context, and apply it in real ways to your life. The biggest accusation I hear leveled against her involves her wealth, but it's not a sin to be wealthy and God has been know to intentionally bless people with wealth, so I cannot hold that against her. Or is her teaching inappropriate altogether since she's a woman teaching mixed crowds? I'm very curious to know your thoughts on the matter. Your ministry has been an enormous blessing in my and my family's lives and I consider you one of my most trusted teachers. God bless you, Sir.
I too would love to hear Mike's thoughts on Joyce Meyers. I too had found Joyce Meyers messages to be uplifting... at first. But deep down, I felt that there was something wrong, and then I saw a negative video about her that confirmed my uneasy feelings.
There are also a lot of partial and total fulfillment prophecies in Isaiah of things that will be partially fulfilled in Isaiah’s time period and fully gullies in Christ’s time
I have a friend who practices the Rastafari faith and believes he nor his family have a sin nature BUT claims to read the Bible...Old Testament only. How would you suggest a conversation can be had to inform this person he DOES have a sin nature? Or should I not even bother because his heart is hardened?
Ask him lots of questions, ask him for book and podcast recommendations about his beliefs. You probably don't know enough about his belief and the history of his belief to try changing his mind.
21:28 Different degrees of failing, u got a F+, "good job". Well explained for question 1. Imma use this tier list for how good we are compared to God from now on: F+, F, F- God operates on a pass or fail basis. 100% Perfect or "F+, F, F-" (its all just Filthy rags)
Q1: Jesus confirms there are people who appear ethical and may even be rewarded in this life: "Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward." (Matthew 6:2) The point is: If they don't repent of their sin and come to Jesus, their reward in this life will remain their only reward. They need to start thinking about their reward in the next life if they want to avoid God's judgement.
After watching Rob's response to Mike's polygamy video, I think another video would be useful. Rob's 5 reasons were terrible, but I don't think Mike went into enough detail in his rebuttal, as Rob was able to just say, "I dont interpret those verses that way." This is not to say anything bad against Mike, I love his teaching, and his rebuttal was adequate for most audiences. However, a more detailed video that gets into the nuances of Hebrew and Greek (especially the idiom in Leviticus 18:18 and the use of "own" in 1 Corinthians 7:2), would be beneficial for anyone who actually holds these fringe beliefs.
Evan, I disagree.Your statement assumes that more (teaching) is needed to persuade or convince the polygamist. No. Mike's presentation on polygamy, his response to Rob, was sufficient. More on this topic will not persuade those who want polygamy. Why? Because, the support of polygamy is not rooted in false beliefs, but in personal, carnal benefits that those men and women want. No scripture will change that desire.
@SheilaSmith-z8g I agree that Mike's response is sufficient for the average Christian. Most Christians don't need to be told that polygamy is adultery. Those that do are at best being deceived and at worse are false teachers. Hence a video where Mike goes into the nuances of the Greek and Hebrew would be useful to help those who are being deceived, as it would also be further evidence that false teachers like Rob don't know what they are talking about. Frankly, any excuse to have more teaching from Mike is good enough for me.
Mike, I was so very disheartened to run across a podcast by Jordan Riley, “Top 5 Reasons Mike Winger Should be Avoided” listed along with your content today. The presentation was full of falsity, and the comments were outright lies (e.g., that you’re ecumenical with the Roman Catholic Church and support Kenneth Copeland!). I found myself writing refutations like crazy, but the site wouldn’t allow debates or defenses of you-only agreement with him! I was sickened. It sounds like you’re used to this stuff, but it was my first time experiencing such nastiness, and it left me shaken. I pray for you continually and recommend your content to everybody I know like a broken record; you have been one of the major blessings in my whole life, especially during these four and a half years since my husband of 40 years passed. Because of you, I became far more active in my church and have been teaching the ladies’ Wednesday morning Bible class for over a year. I owe you so much. Blessings on you, dear friend. Kathy Alba.
Another side of the moral argument coin. If we did not have God to establish an objective, moral standard, then all things are relative. There would be no such thing as ultimate "good" or "evil".
As an atheist I can say that I do NOT think I am as good as God, and it does not matter because I don’t think He exists. I am quite ethical but I do have faults. I know other atheists that are better than me, and on their behalf I disagree that everyone is Sinful. And please explain why God did such a bad job of designing humans that we are all Sinful, then be disappointed in his creation, and punish us for it?
Sin is a state of being, our natural state. And just like the fruits of the spirit, sin also has its fruits. Jesus addresses the core State human nature.
Question 9, I wonder if Matthew 5:32 would mean that even the multiple woman would be considered as adulterers as even marriage to a divorced woman is considered as adultery in this verse.???
22:14 Your righteous acts are like used kotex - ceremnially unclean. Tjanks, blessings from Gabriel of Norway. 12:41 God's word is rather graphc in places. Yeah, Mike, I'm like an ' F - minus". 22:14
Hey Mike, I wanted to respond to your question about another polygamy video. I’d like to see one if that’s ok. I was wondering if you were planning on responding another time to Rob the polygamy guy. He said he wanted to go live with you. I was wondering your thoughts on that. Thanks a lot for your ministry.
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Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 0:04 {Ethical & Happy Non-Christians?} Can unsaved people “do good works”? Why do unsaved people often appear to be happy and live seemingly ethical lives?
2. 24:11 {Calling Out False Teachers} Who is supposed to call out false teachings and false teachers? How should it be done? I'm struggling to find Scripture.
3. 31:22 {The Destruction of Jerusalem} Do you believe that in Luke 21: 20 Jesus is talking about the destruction of Jerusalem for today's time?
4. 39:49 {How to Pray for our Enemies} How can we pray for our enemies biblically? Especially those actively trying to kill those you love.
5. 43:07 {Church Coffee Shops - Sinful?} A church in town opened a coffee shop in the foyer. Some say it's akin to a marketplace in the Temple, and others say since it's run at cost (or even below cost) that it's fine. What are your thoughts?
6. 48:55 {Paul & the Female Slave} Why was Paul annoyed with the possessed female slave in Acts 16: 16 when she was actually telling the truth? What about Philippians 1: 18?
7. 54:47 {Does God Grant Our Belief?} What does Philippians 1: 29 mean when it says that God "grants" us belief in Him? Is this deterministic?
8. 1:00:29 {Anger at God’s Word?} Do you have any specific advice on how to deal with emotions while reading the Bible? Recently, I can’t even get through a few verses without feeling overwhelmed with anger or frustration!
9. 1:04:30 {Exodus: Conjugal Rights vs. Adultery?} Exodus 21: 10 says a man married to multiple women shouldn't deny them conjugal rights. Isn't each instance of intimacy in that situation adultery against one wife?
10. 1:12:22 {The Purpose of The Church} What is the biblical purpose of the church, and do you believe modern Christianity is fulfilling that purpose today?
11. 1:22:46 Bonus: More commentary on question #6 above!
One God, One People, One World.
Coexist or cease to exist
Literally have you been paying attention to what's going on in the world. Wake up people.
8) After you've examined yourself like the Pastor suggested, see if there is unconfess sin, repent and ask God for forgiveness.
In most churches I know the coffee and donuts,cookies or whatever are provided by volunteers to promote fellowship. Some share a meal after every service. Those who can just bring something.
@@NewCreationInChrist896hello! I’m #8. There are most definitely some pretty bad unresolved sin issues in my life, and without a doubt that’s a large part of my frustration. Im only 18, but I’ve been struggling with attraction to the same sex for years now, as well as a p*rnography addiction that my messed of attentions kind of stemmed from, and I just feel so defeated! Like I can never get any better, only ever worse. So I have many frustrations with myself for being the way that I am, but to put it bluntly, I feel a little bit frustrated with God as well, even though I know by nature it isn’t justified. But even despite that, when it comes specifically when I’m reading scripture, I’ve never really felt this sense of paralysis from my frustration until just recently, and it’s agonizing! I just don’t know what to do, because I don’t really have any spiritual roll model in my life. I mean, my parents are Christians, but we haven’t been to church in like 10 years, and I don’t really feel comfortable sharing stuff with them anyway (and let’s just say that’s me, because I have a hard time being emotionally vulnerable with anyone). I just don’t know. I always feel hopeless.
About calling out false teachings: I got called out by a six year old! We were talking about baby Moses and I said, “Before he ( speaking of Moses) was even born, God had a plan for Moses’ life.”
A little girl stood right up and held her hand up the halt gesture. “Wait just a minute! What are you saying? God wasn’t born. He just always is! What are you trying to say?”
I explained that she was absolutely right and that the word, “he” in my sentence was talking about Moses not God. She gave me an assessing stare for a few more seconds before sitting down and saying, “Good. We can finish the lesson.”
I love that boldness!
That little princess is already a warrior for the Lord . God Bless & keep you Safe Beth , and God Bless that young Warrior ... In Christ , your brother Jeff
That's both adorable and inspiring.
That brought a smile upon my face... A baby Soldier of JAH'/GOD! Praise JAH! 🍃🙏🏾🍃
I have so much respect for you...your wisdom, your humbleness, your genuine goodness, your humor, your kindness.......your channel is one of the best and has been such a blessing to me.
Love everything you do brother. Stay the course you’re changing lives. I pastor at an addiction recovery ministry in Selma Alabama called -
Adult and teen challenge and I use your videos as reference daily in discipling young men to be bible thinkers!!! Thank you for your faithfulness!!!.
Thanks to you, too, for letting God work through you to change the lives of the people who come to your center for help and transformation 🙏🏼
I have watched probably every question and answer video you’ve ever made, Mike. I can say without doubt that your explanation on question #1 is your best ever. Masterfully explained! That’s how we should explain the topic when we are asked this question by nonbelievers we have as family and friends. Great work!
I hope he clips it
It’s like drinking cool water when you’re thirsty.
Forgiveness of sins.
Regarding Q1, Heb 11:6 also helps on this "And without faith it is impossible to please God.". It is not the action that is important, it is our relationship with God through his son Jesus.
If you had Godlike powers and we're looking down on your creation, what would please you more? The behavior of your creation or if they figured out the correct faith?
#5 Years ago at the local mega church, a dude got up DURING the sermon, disrupted his entire row to leave, came back 10 minutes later with a giant coffee and disrupted the entire row again. I wondered if he thought he was at a concert and then had to admit that the church service WAS a concert. I never went back. Now that church is in bed with the NAR and Bill Johnson speaks there regularly. This is the same church that hosted the male stripper/pole dancer at their men’s conference last year that most will have heard of if they follow church news at all. I am not saying the sale of coffee was the culprit, but when the goal is to entertain and create a super relaxed environment, reverence goes right out the window and all manner of mockery takes its place.
Wait...was this male stripper sharing his salvation story? I'm honestly confused....I don't think it's possible he actually performed a dance? It feels strange even asking this question lol
@@Amy-un6xg Yeah stripper woman gets saved, says: 'Now I'm going to be a stripper for Jesus '!
Seems to me that salvation ought to be life changing, though an event, therafterwards a
process as we have the goal of attaining the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
(Ephesians 4)
@@Amy-un6xg the guy wasn't a stripper. He had an acrobatic routine of some kind and he took his shirt off as part of it. This was at a men's conference and the organisers said they booked him because (paraphrasing here) it was supposed to be a display of strength and ability, and then Mark Driscoll (not exactly a reliable or discerning man imo) got up and started comparing this guy's performance to asherah poles and stuff because he climbed up a pole as part of it.
Personally it's astonishing to me that so many people were (and apparently still are) up in arms about it - it was definitely a bit of an odd choice of entertainment, but the idea that a church hosting a men's conference would hire a male stripper to do a stripping performance at said conference is pretty out there and not accurate to what happened. I saw clips of it at the time and while I wouldn't have booked that entertainment at that event, it's clearly not supposed to be a sexual show, so calling the guy a stripper is pretty disingenuous I think.
@@RowanAldridge Thanks for the clarity. And I agree with both your sentiments - that it is an odd choice to host him at the conference but I also wouldn't liken him to a stripper.
I also went to a mega church briefly in the past and they had an acrobat in leotards on Christmas perform an act showcasing her flexibility and I was taken aback by the choice of entertainment. I think once you become a mega church instead of it being about bringing people to the faith and coming alongside them in their walk it becomes more about money and because of it the need for entertainment. It's all very sad 😢
@@Amy-un6xg - Yes. When you run something that big, the expenses can become overbearing. You simply have to keep income flowing, and that becomes the focus. It just has to. People's jobs depend on it. Mortgages and other bills require it. Plus, the people expect more new growth and ministries and such, or the leadership has those ambitions. So you need more and more attendance and income. It's a trap to "run a church" on a business model.
God bless you, Mike Winger. I am 64 years old (living in Canada) and I don't know what I'd do without your youtube ministry. I look forward to each and everyone of your videos. I find them so edifying and instructive and encouraging! I think you were spot on about Elijah. The world around us is becoming more and more like that of Elijah's. I don't have a bible teaching church to go to, but (through youtube) I can see that there are still faithful Christians scattered out there.
I hope you find a true church in your area. I struggle with the same. The best, most Bible believing church I found so far in the area - I can't understand what they are saying because it's in Chinese. Churches seem to work so hard to include everyone and anything they forgot to stick to the truth. And so it is very encouraging to see all the people online who care about what the Bible says.
God has such great people on his side Glorifying him. Mike you are one of them!! Such amazing info! Mamy thanks for your work time and efforts ! 🎉🎉🎉
“They are there, you just don’t see them.” Thank you. Needed this today.
Thank you so much Mike! The Elijah remarks really encouraged me and the prayers for our enemies. I live in Washington State. We love your ministry! 🙏🙏🙏
Regarding question 1, here's another thing Jesus said in Luke 6:32-33:
“But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same."
@@eclipsesonic solid reference
"For even sinners do the same."
No doubt. But is that an excuse to NOT love those who love me? I think not. In fact, the usual born-again Christian does not believe "works" are necessary. So, maybe you love someone, maybe not; makes no difference if you are "saved".
@thomasmaughan4798 But it does make a difference. The truly saved person demonstrates their change of heart and fruit of their salvation. This includes the desire to honor the Lord by obeying His commands. He commanded us to "love one another." Works are not required to receive salvation, but they do validate that one did receive it.
@@donnalantz4222 "The truly saved person demonstrates their change of heart and fruit of their salvation."
Why is this demonstration necessary? Or do you suppose it doesn't really matter but flows anyway?
@@donnalantz4222 "He commanded us to "love one another.""
So what happens if you don't?
Really loved this one and worth upsetting a few to help people see we all need Jesus Christ daily,thank God that he doesn't ask us to come to him clean but that he is clean🙏💗💗💗🇬🇧
Thank you for your commentary on the local church situation, especially your reference to Elijah. That was a great reminder!
Our family went through a similar situation, and I almost had to see/experience the contrast to know what a healthy church "looks like". For me, the genuine joy of the LORD and love for His people was the initial factor, and of course a closer look at outreach, teaching, discipleship... But this was after much prayer and petition. I don't think we realize just how much of a gift it is, when the LORD leads to such a like- minded, vibrant and committed church.
Sometimes we have to wander a bit to truly appreciate that "perfect" fit. Thank you, Mike!
As always I love the way you approach topics. You are always filled with grace and truth! 😀
So glad you did this question, I struggle with this reality.
You’re so encouraging, Mike! Thanks for all your help and support! I appreciate you in so many ways! Great Q&A!
tysm Mike Winger for this wonderful helpful message it's an answer to my prayers. ❤😊❤😊
Put your hope, trust, and faith in Jesus Christ!
Amen 🙏
Amen.
HALLELUJAH, & AMEN!!!
You're the bomb Mike. Thank you for your ministry, it takes a special person to do this online and keep it biblical, informative, and entertaining. Neva eva stop man
Great job with this podcast session!! Thank you! ✝️❤️🙏
Thank you for your ministry, and for your prayer for hope and courage, both of which I sorely need. It's so difficult to always see beams of Light in such a dark place. My purpose is to be used by God to make my album and take care of my elderly mom for as long as it takes, with or without the obvious instant positive results my heart desperately craves. If my work in Him takes 200 years to generate inspiration, pointing the way to Christ, so be it. That shouldn't be my concern. I only need to focus on my obedience. Many blessings to you. ❤
Thank you Mike...🍃☕🙏🏾☕🍃
Blessings ♥️🙏 Thank you
Wingalingers unite!
Have a beautiful weekend brothers and sisters!
Thank you for you ministry
coffee is a great ice breaker for starting conversations with people you're not familiar with yet at church. taste's good too. I cannot imagine it distracting fellowship. from my perspective.
Thank you Mike. Love your content - from South Africa.
You're explanation of Paul and the fortune teller was an Ah-Ha moment for me!
So great!
John 3:16 forever and always
For the polygamy, I fear for those weak in the faith to increase his popularity. It would be beneficial for those who get drawn in for a short video that only highlighted the common lies/deceit he preaches. My two cents. May God give you wisdom!
Q4. Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging answer about Elijah. It wasn’t quite 10,000 they hadn’t bent knee. 1 Kings 19:18 ”Yet I will leave 7,000 in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”
Love you Mike. We would disagree on a few doctrinal points (I’m one of those calvinists) but I’m always edified by your teaching. Thank you for your work!
I made another comment then saw yours. Can you show me one instance where the Holy Spirit is drawing anyone to salvation in the New Testament?
@@jay1871 it’s always the Holy Spirit that regenerates. The father must draw for any man to come. John 6:44, John 6:65, acts 13:48. I’m not much of a comment section debater. Was just trying to say something nice to Mike lol
Most people don’t know just how bad Gandhi was, even by human standards.
@@whitneyojukwu120 💯💯💯
Most people don’t know just how bad [fill-in-the-blank] was, even by human standards.
Was going to say you the button up looks great! Then you had to make it clear it wasn’t for us 😂 kidding seriously appreciate this session, especially your answer to #1!
Whitney: Ghandi was judged/evaluated by many, not all humans, as good.
Mother Theresa was judged in a similar manner. The RCC made her a saint.
Ask Indians what they think of her, and it's not positive.
Reputations are not necessarily true.
@@SheilaSmith-z8g "Ghandi was judged/evaluated by many, not all humans, as good."
Some of the judges were not human? Interesting!
🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️please pray for salvation for, My husband Pete, and two sons, Chris and Nick.
prayin for you i recommend taking them to a church show them the love of Christ or read the bible at home and start praying over the dinner before you eat youd be surprised to see they notice the change in you first then they start asking questions and thats your chance to plant the good seeds of the lord not sure how old your kids are but curiosity is the first step to acceptance, conversion and salvation so dont be afraid to speak up and preach your value on your kids and family your voice is just as important recognize that take the initiative.. we pray then act on it God bless and stay strong regardless of the result never give up🙏🏻
Pray that the Lord would cause enemies to cry out to Him.
Thanks for this!
The point of the gospel is not to be content and ethical and good. Those are side issues. The point of the gospel first and for most is that you are reconciled with the one true God. Other faiths can imitate the gospels benefits in every aspect except for the one that matters. No other faith reconciles you with the one true God.
"The point of the gospel is not to be content and ethical and good."
Provided you are obeying the two Great Commandments, which are being ethical and good with God and your neighbor.
God bless.
Jesus lives! ♥️ and is Yahweh God 🙏🏻 Christ ✝️ and King 👑
Yes please do a video on the polygamy stuff. It’s surprising to me how little the people I asked at my church knew about it. It’s a niche topic but as you were saying I think it will grow over time, so we should be prepared with out swords sharpened!
I think he already did this video. Check his channel
@@amyqb117 he did but he didn’t really address any of the groups arguments that involve scripture, like the different Greek words for “own” and “own” in 1 cor. 7. And some of their other points they make on why they believe it’s not forbidden anywhere in the Bible.
Regarding question one: your answer is profound and excellent. As always, it is well supported by Scripture.
My only caveat or addendum would be to encourage you to add a brief synopsis of sanctification.
You elaborated pretty clearly om justification, which is imputed righteousness, bring judicially declared good. But as Christians we are also given sanctification, or imparted righteousness, being made actually righteous in our thoughts and deeds. Sanctification is, of course, a process, and no one is ever perfectly sanctified this side of Heaven. But true Christians ought to be becoming better people as we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On another note, when you mentioned people's hidden sins sometimes not becoming known until after they've died, I immediately thought of Ravi Zacharias and the horrific double life he led. 😭
Hello Mike my name is Charlie and first I want to thank you for your teachings. They have changed the way I read and understand scripture. I'm writing you because I'm struggling with my calling. I have a unique testimony and life. I feel god has been preparing me for something great, but I'm so afraid of making the wrong decision that it's a constant battle in my head. I just want to know what he wants me to do. So how do I know it's god and not my ego and pride? God bless you and your family -Your brother in Christ
I know your message is for Mike, but if you allow my 2 cents maybe it will help a bit : you know that feeling you get when you get that strong urge to do something good- like you see a very skinny homeless person asking for food or someone in line is purchasing something that the total is an amount you can totally cover and they precisely can't find their card and have to run to the car.... And it's the perfect moment to pay for that person's stuff and it's all God tugging at you to do something you know for a fact God would smile at but you hesitate and your window to act closes.
Now think of times when you really want to eat something you know you shouldn't, but you really want it and think you deserve it, so you go to treat yourself and ironically they're out of what you wanted. Or when you have a business idea that you think is good but alot of doubts.
Like I said take this as just a stranger online 2 cents but I've come to understand that when God is calling you to something - it's a very strong call. And you don't doubt what he is saying. You know he is calling in that scenario. The reason you hesitate isn't because of doubting that you don't know whether it's God or yourself. When it's God- you know it's him. And when the window closes you feel like you disappointed him and so you learn to act quicker on his call for the next time. Some call have longer windows but the same applies. The calls are usually for you to sacrifice yourself for another. Whether it's with your time, money, kindness when they don't deserve it etc
This is why people many times are shocked when they learn a neighbor or someone they may have known have committed some hideous crime . Or when a married couple is in disbelief when their partner cheats on them . They are good until they are bad !
2) false teaching can be as small as correcting your five year old son when he doesn't get 1+1 correctly. It is okay to speak truth; for in speaking truth, you could be correcting others. Be wise in how you speak truth; in this, to be graceful in your speech is always good
Replying to question 8
I have been through that. I would feel confused, angry and agitated whenever I read the scriptures. There were a lot of lies I was believing, true, and through help of my church and channels like this I was able to work through things. But before I could do that God needed to break something off of me, which I perceive to be an evil spirit. I had to get to the place where I let the Bible speak for itself and not hold judgement over it. There are some tricky parts, but the Bible is true and God is good. If you're like me: then with trust in God, perseverance and careful learning you can get to a place of peace when reading God's word.
I pray that the word of God comes alive for you and that you are able to delight in it and feel the love of God as you read with fresh eyes🕊️ 1:06:45 1:06:45 1:06:45
two years ago I hada dream of the Rapture, in it I saw my sin nature as it truly is. Isaiah is underplaying it. If only I could see all my actions as God does every day.
Mike Winger is my teacher.. i am one of his many, many sheep on TH-cam..
No offense but Mike can't shepherd you because he doesn't know you; it's important to have a church in person with someone called to shepherd in your life personally! I'm grateful for Mike's ministry, too, just a suggestion. Praying God will lead you if there might be a local fellowship you can join
@@peachfountain Here in Norway there are secular humanist churches for the most, and a few Orthodox churches, a few Methodist churches. But the good ones are far apart.. it is not possible for me to go to a church more than a few times a year.
Hi there. Christians are CHRIST’s sheep, according to Scripture, and HE is the Good Shepherd. He has called pastors to shepherd HIS flock. We are not the sheep of our pastors, please. No one is Mike Winger’s sheep. Besides, he cannot shepherd you via TH-cam.
@@eurovisionwtf I understand, thanks for informing me. Praise God like you said you have this online ministry 🩷 praying God will gather real believers near you so you can worship in person, too!
@@whitneyojukwu120 I know, forgive me.
On average, I would say that unsaved people are less happy and ethical than saved ones. But there's other things that can play in to our emotional states and decisions.
Was going to say the button up looks great! Then you had to make it clear it wasn’t for us 😂 kidding seriously appreciate this session, especially your answer to #1!
Its not about ethics and happiness. Its about falling short of God's standard
The white shirt looks really well, Mike 😂🙌🏻
My Pastor used to say that Christian aren’t better just better off…
Church Coffee Shops? In Washington state, EVERY church has coffee shop selling latte, moccha, etc
I am in the UK and it is very much progressive in church in general, however me and my family have found a good and healthy church in Dudley - Dudley baptist church, if anyone here is around this area in England, I would point you to this church.
Revelation 14:12
King James Version
12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Mike!!
Please do a video series on polygamy!! I hear more and more people coming out in favor of it in light of the red pill movement. Specifically need help with Exodus 21:10, 1 Corinthians 7, and Leviticus 18:17 trying to justify “girl on girl” intimacy as long as a husband or man is present
There are no good people for bad things to happen to. All the good we do is flawed and only good insofar as God works through us.
Amen❤
Please make a video about the outright lies in the polygyny crowd. This is a serious thing. Fornication /sexual sin is one of the most important topics we could speak on.
We (humans) assume that false teachers and wrong practices happen because those individuals DO NOT understand. Yes, true for some, but for others they do understand, perfectly.
They are unwilling to change teaching and practices, because they WANT it.
There will be NO argument or evidence that will change the minds of false teachers.
So we need to recognize the difference between a lack of understanding, and unwillingness to change.
Praise God Rob bell has been turned from.
Friendly reminder that nowhere in the New Testament is the Holy Spirit drawing anyone to salvation. It’s just a trope Christians repeat.
Mike, I think it would be really helpful if you went into the Greek and the lies that polygamists tell. It can be easy for some who are biblically illiterate to buy into it (I’ve seen it first hand) and some good teaching on it would be so, so helpful.
Specifically, if you could address their claim that adultery is ONLY based on the marital status of the woman that would be helpful, as that’s usually their “gotcha moment.” Thank you sir!
Yes. And the Greek in 1 Corinthians 7:2.
And let's talk about the polygamy and adultery in Song of Solomon. If polygamy is adultery, then every page is just reprehensible depravity. What are we supposed to learn from it?
Good to see you my ninja!
Nice haircut dude!
4) praying for your enemies in extreme cases has 2 hindrances; the first being your own carnality, and urges for revenge. Because of this, fasting and prayer is essential. The second hindrance regards what Mr. Winger mentioned, not to pray for your enemy to prevail in their evil endeavor, but rather pray for what is best for your enemy; salvation, for God to show them the error of their ways, pray that you can have the strength to forgive your enemies, just as Christ forgave you of your sins, these types of prayers
"Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." John 12:25
Please, oh please do a long form exegetical study on polygamy! I’ve been struggling with that so much in the Bible - I would really like to have some clarity on the issue. It just bothers me that I can’t pinpoint exactly how or if it’s a sin exactly, biblically, even though I know according to Jesus it isn’t God’s ideal.
How do you murder or theft is a sin?
1) Gandhi began as one who appreciated Christian teaching in his early goings, and kept certain Jesus teachings throughout
New video: tier list of all the prophets. Make it happen! 😂
Compare to God, no person is good. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
How does Matthew 7:18 fit into this?....."a bad tree cannot produce good fruit".
How can unsaved people without the Holy Spirit appear to be more "sanctified" than a Christian with the Holy Spirit? Isn't there supposed to be a transformation?
Yes another video on polygamy
I saw an amazing video, someone actually found where the ark of the covenant was made near mount Sinai!! The video is 'Sinai the burnt mountain' on the channel 'follow the lamb today'
I believe a person can become fully sin free and stop sinning fully.. its is the hardest thing to do and i believe its the narrow path that only a few find. Change my mind.
“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12
@@MarkPatmos yeah but only the sin free will enter heaven you can't be in God's presence until you are forgiven and sin free, The only way to have the strength to do this is through the holy Spirit. Even the apostles were terrified of Jesus leaving them they said we can't do it, then jesus said I will send you the holy Spirit. My grandpa achieved that he knew when he would die and we all saw him die and he was telling us what he was seeing as his friends came to greet him with his new body. He was always filled with the holy spirit.
*1 John 1:6-10*
_If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us._
Note especially verse 8:
_If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us._
7) it has been "granted" that "you should", or ought to "believe". Which means God has granted you the option, whereby you should believe. In other words, God granted you the option, when He says "you should"
My church sells tee-shirts and mugs with various scriptures and the proceeds go to many different ministries
Calvinistic beliefs do cause harm even if we can agree with them on most other things. One of my daughters has the idea that it's all written in a book and if your name is not in it you're lost, i.e. it's all settled and there's nothing anyone can do about it. She was rejected by her father and deeply wounded by others in her life who are Christians, and I think she just can't believe that The Father hasn't rejected her too. Words mean nothing, she's heard them all, I pray that He will reveal Himself to her.
because they are. This world is their home and are very comfortable in it. If they don't believe in God they wouldn't have any conversation with Him or about Him. They wouldn't present themselves before Him. As Christians we KNOW this world isn't our home and marvel that God loved and loves us SO VERY MUCH!!! We would never present our "righteousness to God because we know we don't have any.
Mike, I'd love to see you do an examination of Joyce Meyer. While I don't think she's right about everything, I do think she gets unfairly lumped in with prosperity preachers like Joel Osteen. While she does teach at his church, my ears hear them getting the clearest message of the gospel from her voice that they might ever get. I stopped listening a few years ago, but she's the reason my husband and I now attend a very strictly Bible-believing church and progressed far enough to find deeper teachers such as yourself. When I was listening, I heard her preaching to actually read the Bible, read it in context, and apply it in real ways to your life. The biggest accusation I hear leveled against her involves her wealth, but it's not a sin to be wealthy and God has been know to intentionally bless people with wealth, so I cannot hold that against her. Or is her teaching inappropriate altogether since she's a woman teaching mixed crowds? I'm very curious to know your thoughts on the matter. Your ministry has been an enormous blessing in my and my family's lives and I consider you one of my most trusted teachers. God bless you, Sir.
I too would love to hear Mike's thoughts on Joyce Meyers. I too had found Joyce Meyers messages to be uplifting... at first. But deep down, I felt that there was something wrong, and then I saw a negative video about her that confirmed my uneasy feelings.
I have a question, Mike, in Matthew 24:34 when Jesus says that this generation won't pass away before He comes back. What did He mean?
I would suggest that, if you knew about Gandhi, you'd find that picture disturbing.
And, good works can be done for evil reasons. We can put on a good show, but our secret thoughts... be honest...
There are also a lot of partial and total fulfillment prophecies in Isaiah of things that will be partially fulfilled in Isaiah’s time period and fully gullies in Christ’s time
Regeneration and faith happen simultaneously.
I have a friend who practices the Rastafari faith and believes he nor his family have a sin nature BUT claims to read the Bible...Old Testament only. How would you suggest a conversation can be had to inform this person he DOES have a sin nature? Or should I not even bother because his heart is hardened?
Have you ever lied... (Exodus 20 stuff)
Look up "living waters" for reference
Ask him lots of questions, ask him for book and podcast recommendations about his beliefs. You probably don't know enough about his belief and the history of his belief to try changing his mind.
Have you ever discussed the “declaring” practice of today? TIA
21:28 Different degrees of failing, u got a F+, "good job". Well explained for question 1. Imma use this tier list for how good we are compared to God from now on: F+, F, F-
God operates on a pass or fail basis. 100% Perfect or "F+, F, F-" (its all just Filthy rags)
Yes, please do a deeper exegetical counter polygamy video.
Q1: Jesus confirms there are people who appear ethical and may even be rewarded in this life: "Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward." (Matthew 6:2) The point is: If they don't repent of their sin and come to Jesus, their reward in this life will remain their only reward. They need to start thinking about their reward in the next life if they want to avoid God's judgement.
After watching Rob's response to Mike's polygamy video, I think another video would be useful. Rob's 5 reasons were terrible, but I don't think Mike went into enough detail in his rebuttal, as Rob was able to just say, "I dont interpret those verses that way." This is not to say anything bad against Mike, I love his teaching, and his rebuttal was adequate for most audiences. However, a more detailed video that gets into the nuances of Hebrew and Greek (especially the idiom in Leviticus 18:18 and the use of "own" in 1 Corinthians 7:2), would be beneficial for anyone who actually holds these fringe beliefs.
Agree!
Agree!
To be fair there is no amount of Scripture you could give Kowalski that would dissuade him from his sin as his god is his sexual lust.
Evan, I disagree.Your statement assumes that more (teaching) is needed to persuade or convince the polygamist. No.
Mike's presentation on polygamy, his response to Rob, was sufficient.
More on this topic will not persuade those who want polygamy. Why? Because, the support of polygamy is not rooted in false beliefs, but in personal, carnal benefits that those men and women want.
No scripture will change that desire.
@SheilaSmith-z8g I agree that Mike's response is sufficient for the average Christian. Most Christians don't need to be told that polygamy is adultery. Those that do are at best being deceived and at worse are false teachers. Hence a video where Mike goes into the nuances of the Greek and Hebrew would be useful to help those who are being deceived, as it would also be further evidence that false teachers like Rob don't know what they are talking about. Frankly, any excuse to have more teaching from Mike is good enough for me.
Mike, I was so very disheartened to run across a podcast by Jordan Riley, “Top 5 Reasons Mike Winger Should be Avoided” listed along with your content today. The presentation was full of falsity, and the comments were outright lies (e.g., that you’re ecumenical with the Roman Catholic Church and support Kenneth Copeland!). I found myself writing refutations like crazy, but the site wouldn’t allow debates or defenses of you-only agreement with him! I was sickened. It sounds like you’re used to this stuff, but it was my first time experiencing such nastiness, and it left me shaken. I pray for you continually and recommend your content to everybody I know like a broken record; you have been one of the major blessings in my whole life, especially during these four and a half years since my husband of 40 years passed. Because of you, I became far more active in my church and have been teaching the ladies’ Wednesday morning Bible class for over a year. I owe you so much. Blessings on you, dear friend. Kathy Alba.
Another side of the moral argument coin. If we did not have God to establish an objective, moral standard, then all things are relative. There would be no such thing as ultimate "good" or "evil".
As an atheist I can say that I do NOT think I am as good as God, and it does not matter because I don’t think He exists. I am quite ethical but I do have faults. I know other atheists that are better than me, and on their behalf I disagree that everyone is Sinful. And please explain why God did such a bad job of designing humans that we are all Sinful, then be disappointed in his creation, and punish us for it?
Hey mike, you're starting to get some scammers in your comment section.
Sin is a state of being, our natural state. And just like the fruits of the spirit, sin also has its fruits. Jesus addresses the core State human nature.
Question 9, I wonder if Matthew 5:32 would mean that even the multiple woman would be considered as adulterers as even marriage to a divorced woman is considered as adultery in this verse.???
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Your righteous acts are like used kotex - ceremnially unclean. Tjanks, blessings from Gabriel of Norway. 12:41 God's word is rather graphc in places.
Yeah, Mike, I'm like an ' F - minus". 22:14
Hey Mike,
I wanted to respond to your question about another polygamy video. I’d like to see one if that’s ok. I was wondering if you were planning on responding another time to Rob the polygamy guy. He said he wanted to go live with you. I was wondering your thoughts on that. Thanks a lot for your ministry.