Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 2:14 {“My Yoke is Easy” vs. “Take Up Your Cross”?} I’m confused about why Jesus says “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden” but then instructs us to pick up our cross (of suffering?) and follow Him. That sounds like a heavy burden to me, to try to love and obey Jesus perfectly. 2. 11:46 {Trusting God’s Will for our Loved Ones} We are supposed to trust God with all our hearts. But what does it look like to trust God with the free will decisions of others, like our adult children? 3. 16:51 {Pastors Teaching Dream Interpretation?} What is your take on Christian pastors practicing and teaching dream interpretation using dream dictionaries, Google, and their own reasoning to interpret? 4. 20:11 {Was Christianity Made Up to Control People?} What do you say to a skeptic that thinks Christianity is just a man-made thing created as a means to control people? 5. 24:20 {Is Monarchy Unbiblical?} I’ve been thinking about this question a lot since Queen Elizabeth died last month, but I’ve had it for a while. Does 1 Samuel 8:6-7 teach that monarchy is unbiblical? 6. 29:49 {Does Satan Think He’ll Win in the End?} How can Satan, an angel much smarter than us, be so unwise as to oppose an all-powerful God? Does Satan think he stands a chance of winning in the end? 7. 35:39 {Should Israel be Referred To as Palestine?} Why do you refer to biblical Israel as Palestine when Palestine wasn’t even a country until about 135 B.C.? 8. 39:00 {Should I Date a Hyper-Charismatic?} I've been on a few dates with a great girl, but I've realized she's in a church that over emphasizes prophecy, tongues, possibly NAR things. Any advice on how to approach this? 9. 42:33 {How Could Jesus have been “Perfected”?} Hebrews 5:9 says Jesus was "perfected" when He became the author of salvation to those who obey Him. How can an already perfect Jesus be “perfected”? 10. 46:00 {Does God fill the role of Heavenly Father AND Mother?} My 7 year old asked me why we need an earthly father AND mother, but only a Heavenly Father? I started to say God fills both roles, but was hesitant about that in this gender-confused culture. 11. 50:11 {Overcoming Difficult & Serious Sins} Do believers eventually overcome big sins like lust? What if we don't before we die? Does that mean we were never saved? 12. 54:40 {Knowing God’s Plan for our Career} How do you know what job/career God wants you to pursue? 13. 57:50 {Are Only Men Called to Sacrificially Love?} Can you explain how Ephesians 5: 25 is a particularly masculine command? Many verses including John 15: 12-13 call ALL believers to love one another sacrificially. 14. 1:00:59 {Did Luke Journey With Paul?} I have studied Acts verse-by-verse and I have noticed that in some parts the writer uses “we” and “us” (Chapter 28 for example). Was Luke with Paul on his missionary journeys? 15. 1:02:03 {Codex Vaticanus vs. Modern Bibles?} If the Codex Vaticanus is the oldest Bible, how much does it differ from modern Bibles, if at all? 16. 1:06:00 {Overcoming a Fear of the Dark} How can I overcome a fear of the dark? Ever since I was young until now (I’m 25 years old), it’s hard for me to fall asleep every night because I’m scared that there might be something evil watching me sleeping. 17. 1:09:40 {Does This Verse Justify False Teaching?} How should we understand 1 Corinthians 1: 18-2:5,14, 3: 18-19? Ray Comfort quoted this to say Bible stories are supposed to sound dumb! Can't this be quoted to justify any dumb-sounding false teaching? 18. 1:14:50 {Why didn’t JTB’s Followers just Follow Jesus?} Why did John the Baptist still have disciples after he clearly pointed out Jesus? Shouldn't they have followed Jesus? 19. 1:18:18 {Were the OT Sacrifices Cruel?} If God hates animal cruelty, why did He require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament? 20. 1:20:54 {Eschatological Insights} What's your take on 2 Thessalonians 2:7? I've always used this as a proof text for the Church being removed before the time of the antichrist. That and 1 Thessalonians 5:9. Thoughts?
Mike, my issue is with self. The Sin is every day. It starts with temptation, sometimes im able to focus on the wife, other times im not. And it NEVER feels good. Yet its there. It is like sticking my hand in a cookie jar filled with electrodes ready to shock. You put you hand in some days and just put up with the shock to get the chewy Gooey cookie. Its a "Problem" I've had for 35 years. I caused it. Its all on me. Prior to Christ though it was effortless, didn't care, loved it. After Christ, its so painful I'm in personal turmoil in tears some days asking for when this stops. I question the validity of my salvation everyday because of it. Like "am i just being punished for 35 years with pain of ths sin and its not salvation just torment now?" prior to Christ it was an obsession. Without getting too graphic, I was so obsessed it caused BIG bedroom issues. Today Obsession is GONE but addiction remains. What does that mean???? How does salvation fix some stuff day one and others not at all? I don't get it.... That has to be salvation right? I can't Imagin my flesh just "stopping" being obsessed. If that is possible that's incredible on my part, i guess. I don't think I'm that strong. Maybe it's not salvation. Maybe I'm just fooling my self and hating my sin without conviction. I don't know man. Maybe wanting more Jesus is just in my head and not real...??? Judas wanted Jesus and he still did what he did....
Pastor Mike Pastor Mike Pastor Mike! I just want to share the happy news that my younger brother FINALLY came to Jesus. He suffers from the same fatal disease that I have (it's genetic) and I have been fearing his death because I would never see him again and the thought of him in hell just didn't jell in my soul. This is a leaden weight around my neck. It has lifted. Now I must pray more for my daughter. She thinks she is a Christian but she is gay and is engaged to a woman. That hurts my heart so much. She probably also has the same disease I have. Never know when it will kick in. Praying for her salvation, and thankful in prayer for my brother's deliverance and his wife, who saw he needed a nudge and took him to the altar.
Praise the Lord 🙌🏽✝️❤️🔥. Please pray for my boss Moriah who is a married lesbian and my gay uncle (Catholic) who has HIV. While I pray for your baby girl. God bless in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏽✝️❤️🔥.
“Pride over estimates self. Pride underestimates others.” “Pride causes blindness.” “Pride is not cured by intelligence; pride is only cured by humility.” “Pride is always foolish.” “Pride is one of the worst sins.” Thank you, Pastor Mike, for such meaningful quotes! How appropriate too, seeing what prideful people are celebrating worldwide this month. (I’m writing this in June.)
You are so kind to answer all of these questions despite recovering from Covid. Your answer to the question about Jesus being perfected was really encouraging to me. It brought home how much Christ gave up to come to live as a human being. He had never experienced the temptations of sinful flesh before - He had never had to be submissive or obedient. But He chose to humble Himself for us. For us! Thank you, Jesus!
Dude! I love that statement! "Pride is not cured with knowledge, it's only cured with humility." It's also a terrific answer to why Satan does what he does and is a great cautionary statement for us. Keep doing what you're doing and I hope you get back to 100% soon!
@Rawda Youssef that’s true but he would write a book if they ever took him down! I find the TH-cam videos extremely helpful with an iPod in one ear and another on my 5 kids, it’s such a blessing I could never read a book anymore with a husband and 5 kiddos 😢🤣
I don't know if you actually read these comments yourself, but I still had to come here to say a huge THANK YOU for what you do! I came to your channel often just looking for an update on your Covid journey, and I am so thankful that you are healing & back at it. I was super excited to see my notification of this new video today! 😁 This ministry that you have is important, so needed, and just plain awesome. I know SO many people are thankful for you as I am. You have absolutely impacted me, and I just wanted you to know. 😊
I don't feel exploited and I am 🚫 NOT ignorant...I have been a born--again Christian for about 55 years (since 1968) and I KNOW what I believe by now!!
I "went away" for a while exploring other channels, but am soooo very glad to be back!!! I've forgotten how amazing your Bible teachings, insights and lessons are (plus I miss your cat)!! I'm grateful for you and thank God that you are ok and recovering! May the Lord continue to heal you, give you strength, and preserve you for your amazing service and contribution to the body of Christ through your anointed gift of teaching and your in-depth knowledge! You are a shining beacon of God's light and a blessing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✨💖✨
@@neufeldethan Why exactly? It's a gnosis trip, and he's blatantly wrong about so many things, but by no means totally leavened. Neither one of these brothers gets St. Paul at all. The law is abolished in Christ, by Christ, having done its job which was "to condemn sin in the flesh." It's not divisible into "ceremonial" and "moral." All of it was holy, whether in feasts and sacrifices or statutes. The Jews made no such distinction, and neither does Paul: "What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead. Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.…" Note how the law is good, and certainly not "sin" but causes sin to spring to life. The law and sin are thus intertwined and inextricable. In another place, Paul drops the bomb: "The strength of sin is law." So, all this talk of not watching pornography, or quitting this or that, or having a good marriage, is all bloodless and powerless. In fact, it can be very counterproductive. "The law is good so long as one uses it lawfully."
You need a variety. Every day. Variety. Read the Bible every day. Listen to Mike once a week or more. Listen to Chuck Missler and Paul Washer and Adrian Rogers and Leighton Flowers and John MacArthur and Bob Utley, etc etc etc, every day. You really need variety. Your comment kind of worried me. God Bless you.
The two fellows who commented above me are the PRECISE reason why we all NEED variety constantly. You do NOT want to get into an echo chamber with a fellow like either of them. With many counselors comes wisdom.
@@coryc1904 Lol... thanks! I didn't go away from God, just the channel. I started exploring other teachers and preachers. Mike Winger is one of the best out there, but, as you said, I need variety! God bless you and I thank you for your recommendations and concern! 😊🙏🏼💖✝️🕊
Person, I started dating my girlfriend over a year ago. I had just left a community that closely resembled and followed NAR teachers and she was still deeply entrenched in it at the time. Mike’s advice is so incredibly helpful. It took a ton of patience, time, and reading, but I guarantee you, with enough leading questions with a pure heart (alongside having a woman who’s actually searching for truth) she will be challenged by scripture. There will be things to learn and unlearn, but gentleness, kindness, the word, love, and constant communication regarding understanding one another’s POV is vital. We have both since rejected NAR teachings wholeheartedly and live on as skeptical charismatics who love the Word.
Question 16 still afraid of the dark at 25, I'm careful to not ignore the possibility that there might be some trauma there and/or something of a spiritualistic/occultistic nature from someone in her life who's into that sort of thing could be following her. I have some experience with the latter whereby someone who was close to our family for a time was into occult practices and we started to have weird dreams and feel presences in the house that we hadn't experienced before or after our connection with this person. I think it's possible we're not getting the whole story in the question because the rest of the story might be very personal
Response to #16 ..When I was a child, I was afraid, not of the dark, but Satan. I had a dream where he came into my room with his angels to take me. That was when I first understood what sin meant. My Papa taught me about Jesus and I accepted Him. I was still afraid at times. One night, I was very scared. I don't remember why, but I was terrified. So, I prayed to Jesus. Suddenly, I no longer felt alone and a peace settled over me. I looked over at a dark corner of my room, but in it was light form about the size and shape of a man . Not fully formed. Just a lightly glowing figure. I looked around trying to find a cause for the light. I couldn't find anything that could explain it. Then I looked directly at the figure feeling extremely peaceful and content. The figure didn't leave. In my mind, it was either Jesus or one of his angels. I closed my eyes and opened them to make sure that he was still there. And he was. I went to sleep and have never been afraid of what will happen to me again. I have come to understand that God is watching over me, and whatever happens, he is in control. Give your fears to God. Psalms 91 is a good source for calling on God for protection and peace. Pray 🙏 and know that he loves you and only wants what is best for you. Obstacles come and go. God is eternal.
as a parent of five kids who do not believe in God, my heart wants to believe that God's grace will cover their disbelief. I cannot think rationally about it or biblically, it is so hard. But I keep praying for them, hoping for them, taking an opportunity to speak truth to them, and just believing that one day they will turn their hearts to Him. 😢
Hey Mike! I know you were concerned about how your health would affect this ministry, and I know you claimed your thoughts were a bit scattered as well. This was one of the best 20 Q's I've been able to watch. This may be a simple, yet tangible "my strength is made perfect in your weakness" moment. It is evident the Lord is honoring your faithful desire to serve him. May the Lord continue to use this ministry to edify the world. Thank you for saying yes to His prompting on your heart.
This is absolutely excellent. You're the one teacher I've found so far I have not been able to fault or refute from my knowledge of scripture. For whatever reason all your doctrines and knowledge seems to line up with my own, only yours is way more in depth and you explain it 100 times better. It's great to hear these questions answered the way they are, you seem to cover everything I'm thinking lol. Been thinking this for a while but yeah
Pastor mike, I'm so glad you are able to be up and moving around! I know covid is very draining so make sure you get enough rest and drink plenty of electrolytes and take your vitamins. You are indispensable to us so we want to make sure that you are well! Really enjoyed this q&a today, I listened while I did my janitorial work. Listening to your shows always makes time fly by when I'm working and I really appreciate them and the knowledge and wisdom I am able to glean. Thank you so much!
Thank you, Mike, for doing this and, especially, for the prayer. I don't know how to express how much you mean to my life. Just know that you and your work is greatly appreciated.
I loved your yolk/cross explanation. I also love that you are dipping into scholarly material. There seems to be a giant chasm between biblical scholars and preachers and it's always a good sign when the two converge.
Hi Pastor Mike. To comment on your 1st part about the yoke being easy and the burden light. Back in the day, the beasts of burden had their yokes custom made to fit them by carpenters. Those yokes were called "easy" yokes. So when Jesus is saying his yoke is easy, He is saying His yoke, or his ability to carry His burden, was made specifically for him. His burden was light because it was simple, and that was to spread The Word. It was very important and carried major responsibility but it was incredibly simple, and that was to spread The Word. It really was that simple. that straight forward. God speed, Pastor. Keep fighting the good fight.
He won't get Hebrews. The law is administered angelically. The soul is divided from the spirit. No, not ready. Pray about it, and the Lord will confirm my word.
@@sciencescholar3440 Yes. Stephen, Paul and the author of Hebrews all say that the Law was delivered, administered or spoken by angels. This amazing assertion is found in the following references, but it was probably Second Temple Tradition also: 1. Acts 7:53 2. Galatians 3:19 3. Hebrews 2:2 4. Josephus Antiquities of the Jews XV:163-- "And for ourselves, we have learned the most excellent doctrines and the most holy part of our law from angels or ambassadors." * In none of these instances can "angels" be said to be a general messenger of a human type. They seem to mean supernatural agents of the LORD (YHWH). Brother Corey is of the belief that "angel of the LORD," "LORD," "God" and "angel of God" are all the same personage, as it seems from the Exodus account that they are used interchangeably and that the author of the text (Moses) and the Jews believed these names to be one entity. I think he's right, but that doesn't seem to be the inference of the NT. *Fact check this reference. I got it online. I'm no Josephus scholar.
@@nicholasgeorge7825 no, you're absolutely wrong, this must be misunderstanding. Torah doesn't tell that. God himself came upon the mountain and gave the Law to Moses, BUT there were angels with God when He came. This tradition is derived from a passage in the Torah (Deuteronomy 33.2) . This is what we find in the Apostles. So, Lord brought Law himself, but angels acted as witnesses or dispositers in the process. I don't think that Moses was getting the Law through angels, meaning he wasn't hearing God speaking to him. Acts 7.53 διαταγὰς Strong's g1296 - Lexical: διαταγή - Transliteration: diatagé - Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine - Phonetic Spelling: dee-at-ag-ay' - Definition: ordaining, ordinance, disposition. - Origin: From diatasso; arrangement, i.e. Institution. - Translated as (count): ordinance (1), ordination (1).
What a great question Mike. It's both sir. "My yoke is easy", and "take up your cross". When we agree to take up our cross, it is an awful proposition. And heading blindly into it we find Him shouldering it with (for) us. Sharing our burden which He called His own. What a marvelous God ! ❤
I appreciate your viewpoint on the rapture! I lean mid-post trib, but grew up only being taught pre-trib. I was studying the scripture trying to find proofs of pre-trib for a paper, but ended up questioning it more after studying.
Pastor Mike, many, many thanks for your ministry. And thanks for encouraging us to start our own TH-cam channel! I'm a recently retired pastor, and was inspired by you to start one. It's called "Thinking Contextually and Exegetically Through Scripture. Thanks again.
Thank you Mike for answering my question, it’s been bothering for quite a long time. I have been thinking about doing something in art but I’m afraid my mom won’t be too thrilled about it😅. I’m still shocked that my question was picked, thanks again!😊
Praise God you're feeling better. Have been watching the Mark series lately, thank you for your in depth bible studies, so helpful. Thanks to the team behind the scenes too 🙏
Thank you Brother Mike, you are a true warrior for God. Take it easy Brother, get well soon. Father in Heaven, we pray for swift healing for Paster Mike. In the Loving Name Of Jesus, Amen.
Pastor Mike, I’m thankful that you’re starting to feel better. I always love hearing you teach, and I thank God for using you in this particular ministry to point people to the Word. God bless you!
Please don't become puffed up,I agree more with you than anybody on all these subjects. It's really refreshing to know I'm not alone it's just a blessing
You are a good thinker Mike. I thank God that He uses you in this capacity. You have been a great help to me in my growth in Him. I will keep you in my prayers, and ask that you keep me in your prayers. Thanks.
To the parents of the adult child in question number two, I was the adult child that made the bad decisions that led me to a bad life but now I’m a grown child very proud parents serving in the church loving God with a loving God-fearing husband, doing part that my parents never stopped praying for me my family never stop praying the church never stopped praying they never give up hope. Keep praying
Jordan Peterson recently spoke about people confronting fear and basically described Mike's method. Voluntary confronting fear doesn't really make us less afraid, at least at first, but it makes us braver. And not not just braver in that one fear, but across all fears. Confront those fears in whatever amount you, with Christ's strengthening, can manage and you'll find His strength replacing your fear in short order.
Mike I have never waited more excitedly/anxiously for a video of yours than for the one on women's headcovering. Keep persevering through that research!
To #16 I agree with everything Mike said but ill add this to it: even if it is a spirit you are stronger than it! You have the power of the entire kingdom of God behind you and in you. What do evil spirits have? Nothing! These spirits are tiny weak things that simple have a big mouth. All they got is their lies. they are all talk. Next time you feel that evil tell it to shut up and go! (Luke 4:35) tell it you're done being scared of it! That you have more power than it! (Matthew 16:19) You got this and you you have a whole team cheering you on!
Excellent answer to Question # 1. Thank you Mike for feeding us again - despite your sickness. Praying you will quickly and permanently recover my brother.
I don't understand how this channel can have half a million subs. It should be at least 10M subs. This channel has really made me grow as a christian. How very courteous of you to mute your coughs. God bless!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for taking the time to study these things out to help us in answering these seemingly contradictions that I’ve been struggling with for the past few years. I’ve been waiting and waiting for answers and have tried to find them myself. I have spent many years praying without ceasing and meditating on scripture which I use to combat struggles and recently have run into this conundrum with so many scriptures that were bumping against each other in my mind. We rely on you men for so many things and leading us in things like this is exactly what I needed. Praise Christ for you bother in Christ ❤
For question #2, I find comfort and hope in remembering that God is sovereign, He loves my son infinitely more than I am capable of, He knew my failings as a mother from the beginning, and if there is ANYTHING He can do to bring my son back to Him, He will do it. It is hard to accept that my son may continue to reject Christ forever, but that’s where I have to remind myself of God’s sovereignty. I also pray a lot.
For #16 The only thing that has ever helped my fear of the dark was praying Psalm 59 everytime I got scared. Only God's Word can help with the "terror by night" as Psalm 91 calls it.
For q20, I used to be a wholehearted believer in pre-trib rapture. For many years until I learned that I was taught it at church and accepted it as fact, even though I was never really offered any scripture that supports it. I tried my best to justify it in the scripture but it just isn't there. I now believe that those of us that are alive during the tribulation will be responsible for spreading the gospel and convincing others to not take the mark! We will be martyrs for Christ. And before or at the 7th trumpet, we will be raptured.
Hope you are feeling better soon. I had covid in February, and I was down for 3-4 weeks. I've never been so sick in entire life. God bless you for all you do and still answering questions and doing the Lord's work when you are sick.
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 2:14 {“My Yoke is Easy” vs. “Take Up Your Cross”?} I’m confused about why Jesus says “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden” but then instructs us to pick up our cross (of suffering?) and follow Him. That sounds like a heavy burden to me, to try to love and obey Jesus perfectly.
2. 11:46 {Trusting God’s Will for our Loved Ones} We are supposed to trust God with all our hearts. But what does it look like to trust God with the free will decisions of others, like our adult children?
3. 16:51 {Pastors Teaching Dream Interpretation?} What is your take on Christian pastors practicing and teaching dream interpretation using dream dictionaries, Google, and their own reasoning to interpret?
4. 20:11 {Was Christianity Made Up to Control People?} What do you say to a skeptic that thinks Christianity is just a man-made thing created as a means to control people?
5. 24:20 {Is Monarchy Unbiblical?} I’ve been thinking about this question a lot since Queen Elizabeth died last month, but I’ve had it for a while. Does 1 Samuel 8:6-7 teach that monarchy is unbiblical?
6. 29:49 {Does Satan Think He’ll Win in the End?} How can Satan, an angel much smarter than us, be so unwise as to oppose an all-powerful God? Does Satan think he stands a chance of winning in the end?
7. 35:39 {Should Israel be Referred To as Palestine?} Why do you refer to biblical Israel as Palestine when Palestine wasn’t even a country until about 135 B.C.?
8. 39:00 {Should I Date a Hyper-Charismatic?} I've been on a few dates with a great girl, but I've realized she's in a church that over emphasizes prophecy, tongues, possibly NAR things. Any advice on how to approach this?
9. 42:33 {How Could Jesus have been “Perfected”?} Hebrews 5:9 says Jesus was "perfected" when He became the author of salvation to those who obey Him. How can an already perfect Jesus be “perfected”?
10. 46:00 {Does God fill the role of Heavenly Father AND Mother?} My 7 year old asked me why we need an earthly father AND mother, but only a Heavenly Father? I started to say God fills both roles, but was hesitant about that in this gender-confused culture.
11. 50:11 {Overcoming Difficult & Serious Sins} Do believers eventually overcome big sins like lust? What if we don't before we die? Does that mean we were never saved?
12. 54:40 {Knowing God’s Plan for our Career} How do you know what job/career God wants you to pursue?
13. 57:50 {Are Only Men Called to Sacrificially Love?} Can you explain how Ephesians 5: 25 is a particularly masculine command? Many verses including John 15: 12-13 call ALL believers to love one another sacrificially.
14. 1:00:59 {Did Luke Journey With Paul?} I have studied Acts verse-by-verse and I have noticed that in some parts the writer uses “we” and “us” (Chapter 28 for example). Was Luke with Paul on his missionary journeys?
15. 1:02:03 {Codex Vaticanus vs. Modern Bibles?} If the Codex Vaticanus is the oldest Bible, how much does it differ from modern Bibles, if at all?
16. 1:06:00 {Overcoming a Fear of the Dark} How can I overcome a fear of the dark? Ever since I was young until now (I’m 25 years old), it’s hard for me to fall asleep every night because I’m scared that there might be something evil watching me sleeping.
17. 1:09:40 {Does This Verse Justify False Teaching?} How should we understand 1 Corinthians 1: 18-2:5,14, 3: 18-19? Ray Comfort quoted this to say Bible stories are supposed to sound dumb! Can't this be quoted to justify any dumb-sounding false teaching?
18. 1:14:50 {Why didn’t JTB’s Followers just Follow Jesus?} Why did John the Baptist still have disciples after he clearly pointed out Jesus? Shouldn't they have followed Jesus?
19. 1:18:18 {Were the OT Sacrifices Cruel?} If God hates animal cruelty, why did He require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
20. 1:20:54 {Eschatological Insights} What's your take on 2 Thessalonians 2:7? I've always used this as a proof text for the Church being removed before the time of the antichrist. That and 1 Thessalonians 5:9. Thoughts?
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Thank you!
Thanks. May you recover fully soon. God bless you.
Mike, my issue is with self. The Sin is every day. It starts with temptation, sometimes im able to focus on the wife, other times im not. And it NEVER feels good. Yet its there. It is like sticking my hand in a cookie jar filled with electrodes ready to shock. You put you hand in some days and just put up with the shock to get the chewy Gooey cookie. Its a "Problem" I've had for 35 years. I caused it. Its all on me. Prior to Christ though it was effortless, didn't care, loved it. After Christ, its so painful I'm in personal turmoil in tears some days asking for when this stops. I question the validity of my salvation everyday because of it. Like "am i just being punished for 35 years with pain of ths sin and its not salvation just torment now?"
prior to Christ it was an obsession. Without getting too graphic, I was so obsessed it caused BIG bedroom issues. Today Obsession is GONE but addiction remains. What does that mean???? How does salvation fix some stuff day one and others not at all? I don't get it.... That has to be salvation right? I can't Imagin my flesh just "stopping" being obsessed. If that is possible that's incredible on my part, i guess. I don't think I'm that strong. Maybe it's not salvation. Maybe I'm just fooling my self and hating my sin without conviction. I don't know man. Maybe wanting more Jesus is just in my head and not real...??? Judas wanted Jesus and he still did what he did....
Thanks 😊
Pastor Mike Pastor Mike Pastor Mike! I just want to share the happy news that my younger brother FINALLY came to Jesus. He suffers from the same fatal disease that I have (it's genetic) and I have been fearing his death because I would never see him again and the thought of him in hell just didn't jell in my soul. This is a leaden weight around my neck. It has lifted. Now I must pray more for my daughter. She thinks she is a Christian but she is gay and is engaged to a woman. That hurts my heart so much. She probably also has the same disease I have. Never know when it will kick in. Praying for her salvation, and thankful in prayer for my brother's deliverance and his wife, who saw he needed a nudge and took him to the altar.
Praise God! Happy news!
Praise the Lord 🙌🏽✝️❤️🔥. Please pray for my boss Moriah who is a married lesbian and my gay uncle (Catholic) who has HIV. While I pray for your baby girl. God bless in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏽✝️❤️🔥.
Praise the Lord 🙏🎁💜
Do you think everyone who doesn’t believe in Jesus will go to hell?
@@lavieenrose5954 yes, Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, only one who can forgive our son.
“Pride over estimates self. Pride underestimates others.”
“Pride causes blindness.”
“Pride is not cured by intelligence; pride is only cured by humility.”
“Pride is always foolish.”
“Pride is one of the worst sins.”
Thank you, Pastor Mike, for such meaningful quotes! How appropriate too, seeing what prideful people are celebrating worldwide this month. (I’m writing this in June.)
You are so kind to answer all of these questions despite recovering from Covid. Your answer to the question about Jesus being perfected was really encouraging to me. It brought home how much Christ gave up to come to live as a human being. He had never experienced the temptations of sinful flesh before - He had never had to be submissive or obedient. But He chose to humble Himself for us. For us! Thank you, Jesus!
Dude! I love that statement! "Pride is not cured with knowledge, it's only cured with humility." It's also a terrific answer to why Satan does what he does and is a great cautionary statement for us.
Keep doing what you're doing and I hope you get back to 100% soon!
I so remember that covid cough, tiredness, brain fog BUT so glad you're feeling better pastor. You've been missed.
Mike, please write a book on how you bible study! I'd buy several copies!
So happy you're feeling better ☺️
I would buy a book too
YES!!
Agreed!
I'm in
@Rawda Youssef that’s true but he would write a book if they ever took him down! I find the TH-cam videos extremely helpful with an iPod in one ear and another on my 5 kids, it’s such a blessing I could never read a book anymore with a husband and 5 kiddos 😢🤣
i love you and please pray for me 8 years chronic pain all praise be to God!
I don't know if you actually read these comments yourself, but I still had to come here to say a huge THANK YOU for what you do! I came to your channel often just looking for an update on your Covid journey, and I am so thankful that you are healing & back at it. I was super excited to see my notification of this new video today! 😁 This ministry that you have is important, so needed, and just plain awesome. I know SO many people are thankful for you as I am. You have absolutely impacted me, and I just wanted you to know. 😊
Exploiting the ignorant is how he makes his living.
@@paulallen7962 I absolutely disagree with you, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. 🤷♀️
@@RocknWifey Yahweh either exists or he doesn't. Our opinions are irrelevant.
@@paulallen7962 Yes, but your comment had nothing to do with His existence. Your comment was a opinion on Mike Winger.
I don't feel exploited and I am 🚫 NOT ignorant...I have been a born--again Christian for about 55 years (since 1968) and I KNOW what I believe by now!!
I "went away" for a while exploring other channels, but am soooo very glad to be back!!! I've forgotten how amazing your Bible teachings, insights and lessons are (plus I miss your cat)!! I'm grateful for you and thank God that you are ok and recovering! May the Lord continue to heal you, give you strength, and preserve you for your amazing service and contribution to the body of Christ through your anointed gift of teaching and your in-depth knowledge! You are a shining beacon of God's light and a blessing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✨💖✨
If you haven’t already, you should watch Corey Minors “smart christians channel”
@@neufeldethan Why exactly? It's a gnosis trip, and he's blatantly wrong about so many things, but by no means totally leavened. Neither one of these brothers gets St. Paul at all. The law is abolished in Christ, by Christ, having done its job which was "to condemn sin in the flesh." It's not divisible into "ceremonial" and "moral." All of it was holy, whether in feasts and sacrifices or statutes. The Jews made no such distinction, and neither does Paul:
"What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead. Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.…"
Note how the law is good, and certainly not "sin" but causes sin to spring to life. The law and sin are thus intertwined and inextricable.
In another place, Paul drops the bomb:
"The strength of sin is law."
So, all this talk of not watching pornography, or quitting this or that, or having a good marriage, is all bloodless and powerless. In fact, it can be very counterproductive.
"The law is good so long as one uses it lawfully."
You need a variety. Every day. Variety.
Read the Bible every day. Listen to Mike once a week or more. Listen to Chuck Missler and Paul Washer and Adrian Rogers and Leighton Flowers and John MacArthur and Bob Utley, etc etc etc, every day.
You really need variety. Your comment kind of worried me.
God Bless you.
The two fellows who commented above me are the PRECISE reason why we all NEED variety constantly. You do NOT want to get into an echo chamber with a fellow like either of them. With many counselors comes wisdom.
@@coryc1904 Lol... thanks! I didn't go away from God, just the channel. I started exploring other teachers and preachers. Mike Winger is one of the best out there, but, as you said, I need variety! God bless you and I thank you for your recommendations and concern! 😊🙏🏼💖✝️🕊
Person, I started dating my girlfriend over a year ago. I had just left a community that closely resembled and followed NAR teachers and she was still deeply entrenched in it at the time. Mike’s advice is so incredibly helpful. It took a ton of patience, time, and reading, but I guarantee you, with enough leading questions with a pure heart (alongside having a woman who’s actually searching for truth) she will be challenged by scripture. There will be things to learn and unlearn, but gentleness, kindness, the word, love, and constant communication regarding understanding one another’s POV is vital. We have both since rejected NAR teachings wholeheartedly and live on as skeptical charismatics who love the Word.
Not used it for good, “MEANT” it for good - a comment from a Calvinist. Glad to have you back, Pastor Mike!
I hope you feel better soon, Mike. Thanks for fighting through it for all of us.
Question 16 still afraid of the dark at 25, I'm careful to not ignore the possibility that there might be some trauma there and/or something of a spiritualistic/occultistic nature from someone in her life who's into that sort of thing could be following her. I have some experience with the latter whereby someone who was close to our family for a time was into occult practices and we started to have weird dreams and feel presences in the house that we hadn't experienced before or after our connection with this person. I think it's possible we're not getting the whole story in the question because the rest of the story might be very personal
Hope you feel better soon Mike. Thank You for your teaching 🤍
Thanks Mike for doing this video while you’re not all well yet. Praying for your complete recovery and totally restored health. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Response to #16 ..When I was a child, I was afraid, not of the dark, but Satan. I had a dream where he came into my room with his angels to take me. That was when I first understood what sin meant. My Papa taught me about Jesus and I accepted Him. I was still afraid at times. One night, I was very scared. I don't remember why, but I was terrified. So, I prayed to Jesus. Suddenly, I no longer felt alone and a peace settled over me. I looked over at a dark corner of my room, but in it was light form about the size and shape of a man . Not fully formed. Just a lightly glowing figure. I looked around trying to find a cause for the light. I couldn't find anything that could explain it. Then I looked directly at the figure feeling extremely peaceful and content. The figure didn't leave. In my mind, it was either Jesus or one of his angels. I closed my eyes and opened them to make sure that he was still there. And he was. I went to sleep and have never been afraid of what will happen to me again. I have come to understand that God is watching over me, and whatever happens, he is in control. Give your fears to God. Psalms 91 is a good source for calling on God for protection and peace. Pray 🙏 and know that he loves you and only wants what is best for you. Obstacles come and go. God is eternal.
As a parent of a child that is currently under God’s correction, I greatly appreciate you addressing that. Thank you. I hope you feel better soon.
as a parent of five kids who do not believe in God, my heart wants to believe that God's grace will cover their disbelief.
I cannot think rationally about it or biblically, it is so hard. But I keep praying for them, hoping for them, taking an opportunity to speak truth to them, and just believing that one day they will turn their hearts to Him. 😢
Ah! This is an exceptionally good Q&A! Make sure you take the rest you need whenever you need it, Pastor Mike!
The response to yoke was absolutely beautifully explained. I really appreciate that answer and seeing it in a new way. Thank you for your ministry!
Hey Mike! I know you were concerned about how your health would affect this ministry, and I know you claimed your thoughts were a bit scattered as well.
This was one of the best 20 Q's I've been able to watch.
This may be a simple, yet tangible "my strength is made perfect in your weakness" moment. It is evident the Lord is honoring your faithful desire to serve him.
May the Lord continue to use this ministry to edify the world. Thank you for saying yes to His prompting on your heart.
This is absolutely excellent. You're the one teacher I've found so far I have not been able to fault or refute from my knowledge of scripture. For whatever reason all your doctrines and knowledge seems to line up with my own, only yours is way more in depth and you explain it 100 times better. It's great to hear these questions answered the way they are, you seem to cover everything I'm thinking lol. Been thinking this for a while but yeah
Unbelievable, 10 seconds into the video and I'm already reminded why I like you so much 😂
A big thank you Pastor Mike. Hello from South Australia 🇦🇺.
5290 here, hello fellow SA sister
Pastor mike, I'm so glad you are able to be up and moving around! I know covid is very draining so make sure you get enough rest and drink plenty of electrolytes and take your vitamins. You are indispensable to us so we want to make sure that you are well! Really enjoyed this q&a today, I listened while I did my janitorial work. Listening to your shows always makes time fly by when I'm working and I really appreciate them and the knowledge and wisdom I am able to glean. Thank you so much!
Found this channel about two weeks ago. Been watching your videos non-stop. You're an awesome teacher. And I also listen to your songs on Spotify 😁
Wow! Well welcome to the channel, be blessed! 😀
Thank you, Mike, for doing this and, especially, for the prayer. I don't know how to express how much you mean to my life. Just know that you and your work is greatly appreciated.
I loved your yolk/cross explanation.
I also love that you are dipping into scholarly material. There seems to be a giant chasm between biblical scholars and preachers and it's always a good sign when the two converge.
Your comments on the last question about the Rapture were spot on. I’m a firm post-tribulationist. God bless you and your ministry!
Hi Pastor Mike. To comment on your 1st part about the yoke being easy and the burden light. Back in the day, the beasts of burden had their yokes custom made to fit them by carpenters. Those yokes were called "easy" yokes. So when Jesus is saying his yoke is easy, He is saying His yoke, or his ability to carry His burden, was made specifically for him. His burden was light because it was simple, and that was to spread The Word. It was very important and carried major responsibility but it was incredibly simple, and that was to spread The Word. It really was that simple. that straight forward.
God speed, Pastor. Keep fighting the good fight.
I’m so glad you’re back & doing better, Mike! I’m looking forward to your series on the book of Hebrews. 😊
Can't wait for Hebrews!
He won't get Hebrews. The law is administered angelically. The soul is divided from the spirit. No, not ready. Pray about it, and the Lord will confirm my word.
@@nicholasgeorge7825 What are you saying?
Angelicaly??
@@sciencescholar3440 Yes. Stephen, Paul and the author of Hebrews all say that the Law was delivered, administered or spoken by angels. This amazing assertion is found in the following references, but it was probably Second Temple Tradition also:
1. Acts 7:53
2. Galatians 3:19
3. Hebrews 2:2
4. Josephus Antiquities of the Jews XV:163--
"And for ourselves, we have learned the most excellent doctrines and the most holy part of our law from angels or ambassadors." *
In none of these instances can "angels" be said to be a general messenger of a human type. They seem to mean supernatural agents of the LORD (YHWH).
Brother Corey is of the belief that "angel of the LORD," "LORD," "God" and "angel of God" are all the same personage, as it seems from the Exodus account that they are used interchangeably and that the author of the text (Moses) and the Jews believed these names to be one entity. I think he's right, but that doesn't seem to be the inference of the NT.
*Fact check this reference. I got it online. I'm no Josephus scholar.
@@nicholasgeorge7825 no, you're absolutely wrong, this must be misunderstanding. Torah doesn't tell that. God himself came upon the mountain and gave the Law to Moses, BUT there were angels with God when He came. This tradition is derived from a passage in the Torah (Deuteronomy 33.2) .
This is what we find in the Apostles.
So, Lord brought Law himself, but angels acted as witnesses or dispositers in the process. I don't think that Moses was getting the Law through angels, meaning he wasn't hearing God speaking to him.
Acts 7.53
διαταγὰς
Strong's g1296
- Lexical: διαταγή
- Transliteration: diatagé
- Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
- Phonetic Spelling: dee-at-ag-ay'
- Definition: ordaining, ordinance, disposition.
- Origin: From diatasso; arrangement, i.e. Institution.
- Translated as (count): ordinance (1), ordination (1).
I prayed for you Pastor Mike for your speedy recovery!
So glad to catch the newest q and a. You're a blessing, Mike.
Great endurance Pastor Mike. To have the kindness to turn off coughing! Great job. So appreciated you wise words.
What a great question Mike. It's both sir. "My yoke is easy", and "take up your cross". When we agree to take up our cross, it is an awful proposition. And heading blindly into it we find Him shouldering it with (for) us. Sharing our burden which He called His own. What a marvelous God ! ❤
He showed us the way righteous live.
And "Living a godly life has persecution in it."
I appreciate your viewpoint on the rapture! I lean mid-post trib, but grew up only being taught pre-trib. I was studying the scripture trying to find proofs of pre-trib for a paper, but ended up questioning it more after studying.
Dear Pr Mike, I love your careful adherence to Scripture, humility and sense of humour (and your kitty!) Agree with you at least 90% of the time 🙂
God bless you!
Glad to see you back!! 🙌🏼✝️
Jesus is just too amazing not to surrender to.
Pastor Mike, many, many thanks for your ministry. And thanks for encouraging us to start our own TH-cam channel! I'm a recently retired pastor, and was inspired by you to start one. It's called "Thinking Contextually and Exegetically Through Scripture. Thanks again.
Blessings with that !
Thank you Mike for answering my question, it’s been bothering for quite a long time. I have been thinking about doing something in art but I’m afraid my mom won’t be too thrilled about it😅. I’m still shocked that my question was picked, thanks again!😊
Praise God you're feeling better. Have been watching the Mark series lately, thank you for your in depth bible studies, so helpful. Thanks to the team behind the scenes too 🙏
Thank you Brother Mike, you are a true warrior for God. Take it easy Brother, get well soon. Father in Heaven, we pray for swift healing for Paster Mike. In the Loving Name Of Jesus, Amen.
Thank you Pastor Mike. Greetings from South Australia 🇦🇺
Pastor Mike, I’m thankful that you’re starting to feel better. I always love hearing you teach, and I thank God for using you in this particular ministry to point people to the Word. God bless you!
I learn so much from you Pastor Winger and I thank you so much for your ministry
Thanks for bringing this to us despite the flu! Get well soon!
God bless you Pastor.
Always love listening to you break down the scriptures 🙏❤️
Glory to God
Please don't become puffed up,I agree more with you than anybody on all these subjects. It's really refreshing to know I'm not alone it's just a blessing
You are a good thinker Mike. I thank God that He uses you in this capacity. You have been a great help to me in my growth in Him. I will keep you in my prayers, and ask that you keep me in your prayers. Thanks.
Thank you for this explanation of taking up one's cross!
God bless you with a full recovery.
Glad to see you back Pastor Mike !! Enjoyed today's Q&A. Prayers for yah!
Praying for your complete healing and health. God is good.
I would disagree.
Pastor Mike Winger has helped me and many others much more than he can know.
thanks for answering question 19 for me Mike! God bless you and your ministry 👍
To the parents of the adult child in question number two, I was the adult child that made the bad decisions that led me to a bad life but now I’m a grown child very proud parents serving in the church loving God with a loving God-fearing husband, doing part that my parents never stopped praying for me my family never stop praying the church never stopped praying they never give up hope. Keep praying
It's good to see you back pastor mike,
Thank You for your teaching Mike
Jordan Peterson recently spoke about people confronting fear and basically described Mike's method. Voluntary confronting fear doesn't really make us less afraid, at least at first, but it makes us braver. And not not just braver in that one fear, but across all fears.
Confront those fears in whatever amount you, with Christ's strengthening, can manage and you'll find His strength replacing your fear in short order.
Mike I have never waited more excitedly/anxiously for a video of yours than for the one on women's headcovering. Keep persevering through that research!
To #16 I agree with everything Mike said but ill add this to it: even if it is a spirit you are stronger than it! You have the power of the entire kingdom of God behind you and in you. What do evil spirits have? Nothing! These spirits are tiny weak things that simple have a big mouth. All they got is their lies. they are all talk. Next time you feel that evil tell it to shut up and go! (Luke 4:35) tell it you're done being scared of it! That you have more power than it! (Matthew 16:19) You got this and you you have a whole team cheering you on!
Thank you for your ministry.
Excellent answer to Question # 1. Thank you Mike for feeding us again - despite your sickness. Praying you will quickly and permanently recover my brother.
Thanks so much pastor mike. You always inspire my walk with Christ. Pray you heal well
Jesus makes it right for you.
I don't understand how this channel can have half a million subs. It should be at least 10M subs. This channel has really made me grow as a christian.
How very courteous of you to mute your coughs. God bless!
Welcome back brother Mike!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for taking the time to study these things out to help us in answering these seemingly contradictions that I’ve been struggling with for the past few years. I’ve been waiting and waiting for answers and have tried to find them myself. I have spent many years praying without ceasing and meditating on scripture which I use to combat struggles and recently have run into this conundrum with so many scriptures that were bumping against each other in my mind.
We rely on you men for so many things and leading us in things like this is exactly what I needed. Praise Christ for you bother in Christ ❤
Some of these questions I’ve never thought of or seen, this is fantastic! I found another teacher to listen to, thank you!!
Happy to see you’re back. Praying for you.
What a treat to have you back Mike!!! We thank God that you are better
Thanks Mike. Loved the clarity of your answer to question one!
Aaaahhh so good to have you back! So glad to hear you are better! May God heal you completely ✝️
For question #2, I find comfort and hope in remembering that God is sovereign, He loves my son infinitely more than I am capable of, He knew my failings as a mother from the beginning, and if there is ANYTHING He can do to bring my son back to Him, He will do it. It is hard to accept that my son may continue to reject Christ forever, but that’s where I have to remind myself of God’s sovereignty. I also pray a lot.
I hope your feeling much better dear. 🙏
Fascinating and insightful, Pastor Mike. Please, get well soon. 🙏
Sorry you were ill, thankful you're feeling better! Many blessings ☺️
When you said Game designer, I am a Detailer and love it, but I was also studying game animation, I felt like that was for me to hear!
Thanks Mike for your faithful study and teaching. It’s great to see you.
He's Back!
Well done Mike, great to have you back. Don't wear yourself out!
For #16 The only thing that has ever helped my fear of the dark was praying Psalm 59 everytime I got scared. Only God's Word can help with the "terror by night" as Psalm 91 calls it.
Thank you for this video. It lighted my spirit and brought me joy to hear Gods word. I truly needed it today
I hope you get better soon
Thank you. God bless you!
Brother Mike ☀️
I’m so happy to see you feeling better ❣️
God bless your teaching❣️
love in Christ,kat
For q20, I used to be a wholehearted believer in pre-trib rapture. For many years until I learned that I was taught it at church and accepted it as fact, even though I was never really offered any scripture that supports it. I tried my best to justify it in the scripture but it just isn't there. I now believe that those of us that are alive during the tribulation will be responsible for spreading the gospel and convincing others to not take the mark! We will be martyrs for Christ. And before or at the 7th trumpet, we will be raptured.
Thank you for this ps mike
When Jesus tells us his yoke is easy and his burden is light it's the same thing as taking up his cross and following him there is no controversy.
So glad you’re feeling better. God bless you as you continue to recover.
Praying for you to have a speedy recovery and all coughing ends soon and you have full strength and energy back very soon!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I’m so glad you are doing much better. I pray for your full recovery.
So glad you’re back and feeling better! 🎉
Pastor Mike, Good to see you. I am praying for a full recovery! See you next time.
Hope you are feeling better soon. I had covid in February, and I was down for 3-4 weeks. I've never been so sick in entire life.
God bless you for all you do and still answering questions and doing the Lord's work when you are sick.
I hope you recover soon. Thank you so much for your videos. God bless you and your family.🙏
Keep it up Staff and Mike Winger!
God bless you mike, get well soon! God bless your teachings!
Glad to see you back! 🙏🏻🥰 so thankful for you ministry!! I have been missing these videos!
I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK!!!