Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 Introduction 1. 5:16 What are your thoughts about Hillsong? Are they a progressive Christian church? Is their theology sound? 2. 13:48 Is it o.k. for Christians have icons in their home? 3. 19:06 Did the apostles speak a language everyone understood in Acts 2, or did each one speak one of the foreign languages? Any thoughts? Also, why exactly did some people mock them? 4. 25:06 Can you tell me your thoughts/insights about “missionary” Spencer Smith? He’s a fundamental Southern Baptist whose ministry seems more a witch hunt than the Gospel. 5. 26:48 Can a spiritual gift be taught? I am of the mind that no spiritual gift can be taught simply because a gift is, by definition, free to the recipient. The gift costs nothing. 6. 30:47 I am struggling to find a good response to Leviticus 25: 44-46 in terms of the Bible endorsing slavery. What are your thoughts on this passage? 7. 41:37 What does it mean for believers to be "one in us" (the Father and the Son) in the same way that they are in each other? John 17: 21 has me confused. 8. 46:26 I've heard my grandma say that sometimes she doesn't pray out loud so that the devil can't hear her, because "the devil can't know our thoughts.” Is there biblical basis for this? 9. 48:32 If God is the potter and I'm the clay, am I responsible for my own life, or not? Is it up to me to make something of myself, or is it my job simply to trust and obey God (and His will for my life)? 10. 51:12 Which “form” does Jesus have in Heaven: a human one, or a shapeless one? I am having a hard time picturing Him in my prayers. 11. 53:24 How do we know that the long book of Jeremiah which we use today is the right one (instead of Jeremiah in the Septuagint which is much shorter)? 12. 55:14 Can you explain Matthew 25: 14? What are the “bags of silver”? Are they the same as in 1 Corinthians 3: 12 (gold, silver, etc.)? 13. 57:46 What’re your thoughts on Christian Rock/Metal? Is it difficult (or even impossible) to honor God and spread the Gospel using genres often expressing dangerous messages and imagery? 14. 1:00:18 How do you respond to someone who demands you give a chapter and verse from the Bible to support any claim you make regarding things that tend to be more nuanced or situation specific. 15. 1:01:36 Is it biblical to anoint your home with oil that you’ve prayed over to combat spiritual warfare? 16. 1:03:33 I was baptized as an infant in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, but got saved a little over a year ago. Should I get baptized again? 17. 1:05:06 Hosea 8:4 vs. Romans 13:1? My county hasn’t allowed more than 2 households together in months. I want to be subject, but I wouldn't consider this a "godly" law as He taught hospitality. Thoughts? 18. 1:10:13 I've heard Mormons equate Paul's conversion experience with Joseph Smith's in order to justify Mormonism. From an apologetics standpoint, why is Paul's conversion story credible? 19. 1:12:59 On the subject of divorce, can the offending spouse remarry after trying to reconcile? Or is remarriage only available for the offended? What if the offense is sexually immoral to some, but not to others? 20. 1:15:04 Is imputed righteousness biblical? I find Evangelical Christians will say “the blood covers my sins,” but the Bible says we have to turn from wickedness. 21. 1:18:01 (Bonus Q!) Can you please give your thoughts on the New Century Version, The Amplified Version, and the Contemporary English Version of the Bible? I heard your video on translations, but these were not mentioned. I use the ESV and NLT mainly, but I like to use others from time to time, too.
15)1:03:33 No, we have two traditions Baptism and Communion. Our faith is in Christ alone we’re anointed by the Holy Spirit alone not oil. 1 John 2:20 Hebrews 12:2
I just realized that I listen to Mike Winger because he’s my Freind, who doesn’t know he’s my friend lol. I hang out with him sometimes because I can’t find like minded people seemingly.. Hey Mike, I think you should pray about using your platform to help people find likeminded fellowship in there general area, who could start bible study’s and evangelize in real life.. just a thought, I know I sure could use it ! God bless, Luke Hendrickson.. Fellow Bible 🤔 Thinker ! @MikeWinger
I had the precious ministry of raising four. But they are out of the house now, and when allowed, I get fulfillment from volunteering at church. (These days not so much.) All I am saying is, you will have a lot of life left to live after your child is grown, so don't assume it will just fall into place. Stay interested in life and set your son a good example of engagement with the world.
@@amybee40 I'm only 24 and single but this resonates with me so much! I really want to have kids and I hope to not revolve my whole life around my kids, as that can be shakling to them too. I hope I can "let them go" when they're adults and all the way from infancy to adulthood see my parenthood as a service to God and to my kids, and a service that adapts through time. Not as them being my kids who should love me and have the type of relationship with me _that I want_ and be crushed if they don't. I think that's a trap some parents fall into.
@@essennagerry Every loving parent falls into that trap. You can't help it. But you climb out again and grow wiser. And there are seasons of life. When you have a baby or toddler, their needs are pretty immediate, so you do prioritize them. Sounds like you will be going in with your head on straight. I wish you the opportunity, and all the joys that come with it!
"Let me deflate myself" Loved the intro! And I love how u honestly doesn't venture into taking guess and accept ur lacking there! Mike u r a real blessing for the body of Christ!!
I am researching my relationship with God, I have had to confront a lot of my own beliefs during this time and your videos have been a life-raft. Thank you for being a trusted resource that can make me feel extremely uncomfortable and challenge me. Can’t thank you enough.
I am the wife of a (very) small-town country pastor. We are watching God move and finding fulfillment in this location. But it is always refreshing to hear the kind of encouragement to faithfulness in inconspicuous rolls in the kingdom like you shared at the beginning of this video. Thank you for this "substantive encouragement." 😁
Mike, I could not hear you recite the words of Jesus in John 17:21-“the glory you have given me”-without a flow of my tears. Scripture does that to me, especially the words of Jesus. I was blessed to see you stifle your own tears at 42:48. After I dabbed my eyes, you dabbed yours. I have no doubt you are my true brother in Christ, as much by your tears as by your words. May God bless your ministry. Chris from San Mateo.
Bro - I LOVE that you are so humble and transparent. Thank you for staying humble as you become "big" on line & for clearly acknowledging what you do and do not know & not pretending like you know everything perfectly. It is VERY refreshing. Thank you. Praying for you my Brother :-)
Whenever Pastor Mike answers a question and then ALSO goes ahead and answers the - what might have been - follow up questions really shows that He is not simply spouting words but knows what He is talking about.
Amen Pastor Mike! great testimony when internet is being used by our enemy, you are using it for His glory. ‘VOICE CRYING OUT IN ‘VIRTUAL WILDERNESS’ !!!!
Mike! Thanks so much for the birthday message, you made my day! Thanks for your ministry, you’ve helped me tremendously and I’m so blessed to have you as a resource!
Thanks Pastor for your encouragement because I teach a small Bible Study at my Senior Independent Living apt building and sometimes pray for growth but my ministry to a few is just as important as to a large group for the Lord.
Thank You Mike, for always igniting scriptures truth to answer every question in context. Your humility is very clear and genuine and that is why your ministry is so effective to reach hearts and calm minds. We all need that. God Bless You and your Family, you're own transparency is so apparent and is received and that is not just a gift from God, but a gift to us all. It truly is a rarity.
I think there’s grace from God if we are not physically gathering, either because of health issues or laws, BUT in that grace there may be disobedience on our part if we are not gathering in the ways we DO have as options. We shouldn’t stop gathering online for example or fellowshipping as we are able. Each person has to be faithful in obeying God given their unique circumstances and not use this pandemic or any law restrictions as an excuse to not prioritize God as we would prior to this situation. It's also important for our children to understand that although some of us might not be able to gather currently, it is something taught to us in the Bible and is a part of our Christian walk.
I'm no expert but when I hear a Christian song for the first time and like it, I then read the lyrics to see if it's theologically sound. It isn't always obvious, but that's why we got to always refresh our knowledge of scripture. And with music in general (secular music) I sort it out by _neutral_ (doesn't worship God but isn't inherently evil. Like the fuzzy love songs my parents would dance to) and _downright ungodly_ (cursing, blasphemy, promoting sinful acts etc etc)
@John Warren, good recommendation! I watched a video of John Cooper with Alisa Childers, he was so gracious. I agree watch it if you can and look up his channel.
I was very active in the church in my youth. At 13 I wanted to be Baptized. My mother thought I was too young to make that kind of decision or commitment and would not allow it. I fell away from the church after that. I came back to Jesus, and the fact that I had not been Baptized bothered me a great deal. I was lucky enough at 51 to find a church that would Baptize me. I know it wasn't required for my salvation but I felt in my soul it was necessary for me to dedicate my soul to Him in that manner. My mother apologized to me for not allowing me to dedicate myself to Him when I wished to. I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity.
Mike, many ministries have fallen when the pastor becomes arrogant and full of himself. I pray that you will always remain humble. God is using you tremendously.
Thank you Pastor Mike for taking my question as a Bonus Question today. It was appreciated. I didn’t once know much about the different bible versions and didn’t realise there were translations (word for word or thought translations) and paraphrases. Thanks to your teaching, I now understand the difference. The Amplified seems to be a study help tool only. As for the NCV and CEV, I think they’re targeted at people with English as a 2nd language or people with only basic English language skills. God bless you and your Ministry! From Constance (‘Connie’)
I'm glad you asked that question! I personally bounced around a lot between translations and landed on the amplified bible as my primary starting point because I find myself stopping to study and end up in a worm hole that starts with "why do they say it that way?" Lol. My pastor does a fine job delivering the thought-for-thought and ideas-to-real- life-scenarios so I use my Bible time to dive deeper and like the amp version for that.
@@missmelissa1605 Thanks Melissa! I wondered if my question wasn’t interesting enough compared to some of the others. So I’m glad you liked it. I’m going to start using the Amp in the same way you are doing!
So appreciate you!!! Thank you for all you do to encourage, edify and build up the body. If we lived a little closer, we would attend your Sunday night study!👍
This is so refreshing. I really like how you walk through each question and give very clear answers. I like that you say, "I could be wrong." That is something I say also and think it shows that you're still learning and are willing to be corrected. :)
I used to be an unbeliever and listened to very hardcore music. When I became a Christian, I was still a far cry away from liking gospel music. Hardore Christian music gave me a seqway towards singing to the Lord I love. You could go astray if you aren't careful. It just depends on your heart and why you are listening to that kind of music. Although the only person I'm comfortable with my music "ripping on" is Satan.
Mike, I wish I could go to your church. I can’t believe you only have on average 12 people! It would almost be worth it to have to deal with living in California 😅. I guess I’ll have to do my best to bring depth and apologetics to my current church. Thanks for putting all this work online!
I am so glad that you are doing this CZcams channel! Your teachings have been a blessing in my life and have helped me so much. I do believe that God has led me to your channel and I've learned so much from your teachings. May God bless you!
Some members of our church recently moved into a new house and feel compelled to anoint the four corners of the property in the soil with oil and pray for cleansing for any ungodly acts that might have taken place there in the past. Your answer at 1:01 articulating what i was inherently feeling but didn’t know why i was feeling that it’s not ok but couldn’t see anything at face value wrong with it. So really appreciate the clarity of your answer.
John 17:5 - And now, glorify Me along with Yourself, Father, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. Surely for me Jesus being our pattern of the man God wanted when He created men is present here. But the verse I quote above says something that might be beyond this.
Oh wow that calling names analogy is great I am using that! Just because you can call your wife names without divorce doesn't mean it's ok to call her names!
Having never been nor do I want to go, I guarantee they teach the lie of the tithe being money, that it applies today and it applies to everyone, when it was only food and only applied to the jew. That is how they make their money to put on their shows.
Being at Hillsong Australia Hills for 15 years, I can confirm Ps Mike’s statements are accurate, remarkably accurate for a person who has never visited Hillsong. Those of you who think you know better should seriously examine your hearts and who it is you are listening too. Be wary of becoming an associate to a false witness. The Lord will judge every idle word.
Don't let men put you on a pedestal stay humble submit to Lordship of Jesus each day keep honest and sincere ; keep you're eye on the mark of the high calling of heaven .
Yes because when i do word studies there is more verses come up with KJV AND NKJV . i stay with them for word searches i do like the NLT when i have trouble understanding the NKJV . but i like the NKJV a lot . SO this bible allows me to take more notes add more corresponding verses highlight using different means and underline certain words without getting to mixed up . i did get the tabs for it and bought leather to make 5 book marks . God bless happy studying
I'm in agreement you that it's ok for the most part to gently critique other ministries but it's not ok to attack other ministries and slander them in a mean spirited way causing division and hurting other believer's but sometime's we have to speak truth to bring correction
Hi Pastor Mike. I am so thankful for these sessions and I am praying for you and Mrs Winger. As a black woman, I was a little overly sensitive with slavery response. I humbly admit it could totally be me, but Sometimes it seems you deal with this issue “as-a-matter-of-fact” and I know you will not truly understand but it is truly a painful and emotional issue. Just a sister asking you maybe consider covering this with words a little more seasoned.
I will be as easy as possible. All races have been victim of slavery one time or another . Black slavery has been pronounced more in this country because this is where it happened. It is used today as a political tool . And not for the benefit of you or the country. Race does not separate people but culture and beliefs do . Read the OT GOD forbid the Hebrews from marrying outside of their own . Not race but because of beliefs. They would introduce them to other gods and they did . As GOD warned them . Even today you have Baptist marry a Catholic, trouble . I am sure Mike meant no offense.
I’m not white. Mostly Indian with Black ancestry from the Caribbean. Please be careful of allowing identity politics to be your god. You feel the way you do because you were told that’s how you should feel. Slavery is wrong but letting it define your life is worse. Has it helped the Black community? Slavery was not unique to Africans and existed in Africa. They were the sellers to the Europeans. Stop being offended and you won’t be. Bless you 🙏
@@jimharmon2300 I appreciate your response. Totally not trying to pick a fight. I am just like you among my friends telling them they see too much race in everything. BUUUUTTT...We would both be lying if we didnt admit that the history of race has a HUGE lingering effect in the present.
@@bibiandjoshua My Love, thanks for the response. Totally not trying to pick a fight. I must disagree that I was “told” to emotionally respond to my racial experiences. I literally am the girl that tell my friends to stop whining about race all the time. BUUUTTT, teaching in inner city schools for the last five years has taught me a lot. The history of race among black Americans lingers my friend. We have to be more sensitive to this issue. RACE IS NOT JUST POLITICS, it is very much a human and emotional experience. Hope you see my point and God Bless
As a very conservative Baptist I was taught icons are like the most evil thing. After I listened to conversations between Jordan Peterson and Johnathan Pageau, or Bishop Baron, I slightly changed my mind about them. ... I think most Catholics don't use them as they should and per as their doctrines. Those things should just represent beauty and some inspiration, and not used as idols as some do.
On the issue if Christian rock/metal there are important issues to consider. First musical notes carry no morality. A C sharp on electric guitar is not many different morally than an acoustic guitar. A metal arrangement of a psalm would be no more or less moral than someone singing a psalm with an acoustic guitar. Lyrically and additional elements absolutely have possible problems. Lyrics have a vast possibility to be good or to be bad. Using the horns hand sign is something that would be problematic. As long as the lyrics and additional components are godly, the style of music itself doesn't matter.
Mike! Besides yourself....any pastors you suggest listening to online? If you remember me, you know I love you. Just looking for others maybe you'd trust.
There's a difference between Catholic images and icons, which are usually associated with Orthodox Christianity. My knowledge of icons is very limited, but my understanding is that they are usually used to portray scriptural stories for teaching, and that to study an icon, you actually "read" it. I don't think it changes your main idea, but it might be helpful to understand the distinction. Love your stuff! Thank you!
In the midst of the pandemic, I hear a lot of churches who refuse to enforce masks in corporate worship say that they believe God will keep them healthy. Is this an appropriate biblical view? God keeping his people heathy (even in the midst of a world wide disease)?
Thank you to the person who asked question #4. I feel the same way about Spencer Smith. I have tried to reply to him biblically and he does not receive it well. He is legalistic at best.
I grew up in the Southern Baptist Church. Just wondering if you can shed some light on the subject of the Baptist teaching "once saved always saved". Thanks in advance
I hope I’m not disrespectful in my commenting on missionary Spenser Smith, but I believe he is Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (a cult-like group where they teach works above anything else). I think there are some valid things that he says but he is pointing people towards the IFB which I believe to be equally dangerous as what he denounces. Check out Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast to hear more about the IFB from pastors and missionaries who parted ways with it.
1:18:01 While I applaud Pastor Mike for not commenting on the CEV and NCV because he doesn’t know about them, he should have done the same the the AMP. The Amplified Bible is a legitimate and very accurate translation because there aren’t absolute 1 for 1 equivalent English words for the Greek words. There are concepts that are connected in a single word of one language that are not there in another. Greek inflections carry meaning than cannot be fully related in a single English word. And many many other things that are a challenge for translators. In 2 Cor 13:11, the NASB95 says “be made complete”, the ESV says “aim for restoration”, the NRSV says “put things in order” and several use some form of restoration. The AMP says “Be strengthened (perfected, completed, made what you ought to be)”. I think strengthened is a better translation, but only with the modifier of perfected or completed because that is the full concept of the word in the Greek in this context. The AMP didn’t put in a bunch of possible translations like “to supply” because that is not what it means here.
I will agree with your analysis of christian heavy metal. But, I just want to suggest, to those who listen/read, that there are some incredible Christian metal bands who have done the gospel justice while still remaining attractive in terms of genre. I am mainly thinking about For Today, Wolves at the Gate, Demon Hunter, Fit for a King, and many more. I understand the sound is not everyone's cup of tea, but the lyrics from some of these songs are so encouraging for difficult situations that a Christian may come against. Personally, this music has been an avenue to express heartache and anger in a way that other music can't. When my heart ached because of the broken relationship between my father and I "Fatherless" by For Today let me know that I wasn't alone in my pain and that there was hope in God being the father I never had. When I felt lost and directionless, hearing Fit for a King sing "A Greater Sense of Self" reminded me that he has a reason for the trial I go through, and when I feel he isn't near, that's not because he has left me. "Slave to Nothing" by FFaK and "Devastator" By For Today remind me that I am not powerless against my sinful desires and that Satan will receive his just punishment in the end. So again. I agree, be careful. But God has used many people to redeem this genre by introducing heavy music with true but heavy topics.
Question: If God is everywhere, is he also present in hell? If so, how can a holy God reside in such a place? And if He is not present in hell, how does hell maintain itself with his power to sustain it? God holds the planets and stars in place - along those lines, without him in hell, what holds it in its place?
Also God is not necessarily everywhere. Rather he can see all things. His location is in heaven. His spirit is all searching. We would never want to go where the angels wouldn’t go. Because God’s spirit is not there. He can remove his Spirit from anyone or anywhere. Hope that helps.
I've watched Spencer Smith and people like him, especially when it comes to music. He has a lot of correct things to say but he also falls into the "certain music only" category. There was one rock band that literally did a hymn but it was like a rock version and he said it was no longer a Christian song but was now sinful. He equated it with giving money to charity but having stolen the money, saying that there was good stuff but you did it the wrong way so now it's sinful. Usually people who see music like that will say hip hop and rock, and sometimes jazz and gospel music, are inherently demonic or worldly no matter what the motivations, words or messages are. No insults here, I'm just explaining the mindset I've seen.
Regarding Hillsong, and while I'm not an expert, I would recommend doing more research on them, particularly people who dig into occult imagery in many of their events. As you said congregants may be totally oblivious, and may be considered brothers and sisters, but I'm not convinced the leadership is innocent, and are perhaps even given into perversion of the gospel. I may be wrong, but worth looking into.
39:40 This is proven when Jesus says "You heard it said that you could divorce by giving a letter, but I say anyone who divorces their wife and marries another commits adultery." The laws of Moses were not perfect, and that's why we weren't met to live under them forever.
Q: so I recently got the book " The Unseen Realm" by Dr. Micheal Heiser. Have you looked into his work on the supernatural specifically his evidence of other "holy ones" or "sons of God" that God has created. See Job 38:7 or psalms 82 and 89: 5-7
Pastor Mike has said before that he doesn't agree with Dr. Heiser's supernatural interpretation of those passages. Personally, this is one place where I think Pastor Mike is off, and Dr. Heiser makes the stronger case. But these are secondary issues where we can all agree to disagree.
@@pjcouture5203 Mike has said previously that he believes the sons of God in Genesis 6 are the human sons of Seth and the Elohim in Psalm 86 are human judges. Gotta say, I think it's a little strange that someone who is charismatic and otherwise has no problem with the supernatural is so quick to reject the supernatural explanations for these passages, but 🤷
Pastor Mike, I'm from Hungary and is hard for me to join you live. I have a question for you. (I'll try to ask this live someday.) In some of your videos you mention how not all Bible verses are meant to be interpreted as direct messages to us. (Like Jeremiah 29:11).I agree with you! I've been reading the Bible for decades now, and lately became unsure of how to know whether one verse is meant to be for me or not. Especially with these verses that Jesus said to the disciples. So if 'ask anything and I will give it to you' was only for the disciples, how do I know what other commands were only for them? One of my questioned verses is Luke 10:19? How do you interpret that verse? What about driving out demons? How do we know if that was only for the discpiles or for us as well? Thank you so much for your answer! Through your chanel God blesses me greatly!
Greetings from America. I hope you are well and thy walk with Christ is flourishing. The two key words that you must always remember when studying God's word are Context and Culture. That should help you with a lot of questions. Another tool is to never read just one verse but read ten verses before and ten verses afterwards. If you can, I would highly recommend purchasing a Readers Bible as it removes all chapter and verses so it reads like it was written (so the numbers wouldn't distract you as much and you can grasp the context easier as well). For Luke 10:19, read the entire chapter and you shall see that Jesus was referring to the seventy-two. Look at the full context 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” 18 And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Jesus was specifically talking to the 72. Notice the end of verse 19, "nothing shall hurt you". Reading through Acts and the history of the church, it reveals that it was just meant for that time (as all of the twelve apostles but John were martyred). You would also read in verse 4, "Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. " This was also just for the 72. For my interpretation, it would be a show of faith that Jesus was commanding them to display as they would have to have complete faith/trust that God would provide their need at that time. However, it was meant for a time and is not a prescriptive verse declaring that all missionaries must go without provisions. May God bless you as you study His word.
You had brought up that at Pentecost that the Christian believers were filled with the Holy Spirit . i would like to share some things God has shown me to be a blessing to your viewers . Act 2:13 Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.” Luk 5:37 “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the wineskins and be spilled, and the wineskins will be ruined. Luk 5:38 “But new wine must be put into new wineskins, and both are preserved. Luk 5:39
“Luke 5:39 And no one, having drunk old wine, immediately desires new; for he says, ‘The old is better.’ ” the old wine is the law the new wine is the Blood of the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world . the people mocking were not followers of Jesus . Yes the apostles were filled with the new wine it was the Holy Spirit that they just received . Jhn 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. What fruit does the vine make ?grapes that are turned to wine that represents the blood of the Lamb .
The slavery in the bible question is a difficult one. The most common argument I've heard is that God did not sanction (or forbid) slavery, it was something the people practiced and would continue to practice, regardless. God did not explicitly allow it. So, rather than forbid it outright, He said ok if you are going to do this anyway, here are some laws you must abide by. But that falls down when you look at other practices, like homosexuality. God didn't say, well you're going to do this thing anyway so here are some rules you must follow. He forbade it outright. He didn't do that with slavery. There must have been a reason, in that, practiced lawfully, it brought some benefit to the people.
I had been wondering that very same baptism question this week, I received infant baptism in the Church of Scotland, but then was confirmed into the church by confessions of faith once I was truly born again, I have been wondering if I should go to a denomination that does believers baptism for 're-baptism-
I think you could do a baptism now with whatever Christian church would do that with you, and stay in the church you currently are a part of. We're all one body of Christ after all. But look into whether or not that may automatocally expell you from your church, I believe I heard from Mike in another video that that can be the case with some churches.
If the state makes churches illegal it is good and right to ignore that law. The question is if you can temporarily allow restrictions for disease. I think that can't last very long.
I have a new question I guess... how do you stop sinning? I feel like im in control but sometimes i succumb to my feelings/desires and other times I'm on the right path = reading and studying bible... I turned to Jesus when I was 7 yo and was baptized around 14 y.o. (now im 27) I want to be pure and I want to stop sin at all times. How do I progress from that point? I feel bad about everything I did and do. I try my best to stop myself but sometimes I cant. What do I do?
do I lack faith? should I study bible more? All new testament feels like "you are the winner" but then I feel like sometimes I'm not.. I want to be better than that. I know that all my sins are forgiven and forgotten but then... Hebrews 10:26
I've learned how to be christian from my parents and I feel like im lacking something... Jesus has won. I believe that he did... but what's the barrier that stops me from being really free? I want to be happy at all times, praise Him for what he did, I want it GONE
It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit. He sanctifies us. I would advise you do not try to do it alone. Join a Bible study, have accountability partners. Ask them to pray for you. The Holy Spirit will help you overcome your sin. It doesn't alway happen right away, but the more time you spend reading the Bible, praying, and talking with other believers the easier it will be. I will pray for you too, it is so worth it!
@@dahelmang I cant thank you enough. I finally realized that the way I fought was wrong. Sin can only be removed from ones life through the power of Holy Spirit and not through "hard work, discipline, locking yourself up in a basement etc..". 1Tim 4:8 I doubted and lost my hope for a long time.. But I'm finally happy (and free).
@@MrHuno92 it is so easy to be overwhelmed with guilt and loneliness, thinking am I the only one who struggles with this? Praise God we are not alone! Welcome to the family brother!
Catholics and Orthodox have icons, we pray to saints to pray for us, we pray to Vrigin Mary and God This was discussed, the first Christians didn't have icons, but we it isn't a heresy, it is good, Virgin Mary crying Saints are holy all of them did miracles, many examples of saints Saint Mihai Saint Augustine Saint Mary of Egypt Saint Aba Moses
To mr. Mike Winger , I have a question,. Do (all ) believers have to be "Baptist" with water and "speak in tongues" to be SAVED..!? SOME CHURCHES teaches that, 4example just like Geno Jennings (the first church of Jesus Christ) they teach this type of dotrine..!?
I got a KJV NKJV NIV NLT bible all in one . i generally read the NKJV but have seen some of the way the NLT explains things when i dont get it from NKJV
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 Introduction
1. 5:16 What are your thoughts about Hillsong? Are they a progressive Christian church? Is their theology sound?
2. 13:48 Is it o.k. for Christians have icons in their home?
3. 19:06 Did the apostles speak a language everyone understood in Acts 2, or did each one speak one of the foreign languages? Any thoughts? Also, why exactly did some people mock them?
4. 25:06 Can you tell me your thoughts/insights about “missionary” Spencer Smith? He’s a fundamental Southern Baptist whose ministry seems more a witch hunt than the Gospel.
5. 26:48 Can a spiritual gift be taught? I am of the mind that no spiritual gift can be taught simply because a gift is, by definition, free to the recipient. The gift costs nothing.
6. 30:47 I am struggling to find a good response to Leviticus 25: 44-46 in terms of the Bible endorsing slavery. What are your thoughts on this passage?
7. 41:37 What does it mean for believers to be "one in us" (the Father and the Son) in the same way that they are in each other? John 17: 21 has me confused.
8. 46:26 I've heard my grandma say that sometimes she doesn't pray out loud so that the devil can't hear her, because "the devil can't know our thoughts.” Is there biblical basis for this?
9. 48:32 If God is the potter and I'm the clay, am I responsible for my own life, or not? Is it up to me to make something of myself, or is it my job simply to trust and obey God (and His will for my life)?
10. 51:12 Which “form” does Jesus have in Heaven: a human one, or a shapeless one? I am having a hard time picturing Him in my prayers.
11. 53:24 How do we know that the long book of Jeremiah which we use today is the right one (instead of Jeremiah in the Septuagint which is much shorter)?
12. 55:14 Can you explain Matthew 25: 14? What are the “bags of silver”? Are they the same as in 1 Corinthians 3: 12 (gold, silver, etc.)?
13. 57:46 What’re your thoughts on Christian Rock/Metal? Is it difficult (or even impossible) to honor God and spread the Gospel using genres often expressing dangerous messages and imagery?
14. 1:00:18 How do you respond to someone who demands you give a chapter and verse from the Bible to support any claim you make regarding things that tend to be more nuanced or situation specific.
15. 1:01:36 Is it biblical to anoint your home with oil that you’ve prayed over to combat spiritual warfare?
16. 1:03:33 I was baptized as an infant in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, but got saved a little over a year ago. Should I get baptized again?
17. 1:05:06 Hosea 8:4 vs. Romans 13:1? My county hasn’t allowed more than 2 households together in months. I want to be subject, but I wouldn't consider this a "godly" law as He taught hospitality. Thoughts?
18. 1:10:13 I've heard Mormons equate Paul's conversion experience with Joseph Smith's in order to justify Mormonism. From an apologetics standpoint, why is Paul's conversion story credible?
19. 1:12:59 On the subject of divorce, can the offending spouse remarry after trying to reconcile? Or is remarriage only available for the offended? What if the offense is sexually immoral to some, but not to others?
20. 1:15:04 Is imputed righteousness biblical? I find Evangelical Christians will say “the blood covers my sins,” but the Bible says we have to turn from wickedness.
21. 1:18:01 (Bonus Q!) Can you please give your thoughts on the New Century Version, The Amplified Version, and the Contemporary English Version of the Bible? I heard your video on translations, but these were not mentioned. I use the ESV and NLT mainly, but I like to use others from time to time, too.
Thanks!!
15)1:03:33 No, we have two traditions Baptism and Communion. Our faith is in Christ alone we’re anointed by the Holy Spirit alone not oil.
1 John 2:20
Hebrews 12:2
@@NewCreationInChrist896 Not true. Jesus said to have faith in God. Have faith ALSO in him. (John 14:1; John 17:3)
@@NewCreationInChrist896 Yes Jesus words are true. We can’t honor the Father if we don’t honor the Son and visa versa.
@@NickHawaii
Amen love you Nick.
John 5:23
I just realized that I listen to Mike Winger because he’s my Freind, who doesn’t know he’s my friend lol. I hang out with him sometimes because I can’t find like minded people seemingly.. Hey Mike, I think you should pray about using your platform to help people find likeminded fellowship in there general area, who could start bible study’s and evangelize in real life.. just a thought, I know I sure could use it ! God bless, Luke Hendrickson.. Fellow Bible 🤔 Thinker ! @MikeWinger
I have a"ministry" of one - my son. And I believe it is the most important thing I will do in my life.
I had the precious ministry of raising four. But they are out of the house now, and when allowed, I get fulfillment from volunteering at church. (These days not so much.) All I am saying is, you will have a lot of life left to live after your child is grown, so don't assume it will just fall into place. Stay interested in life and set your son a good example of engagement with the world.
Telling your kid hell go to hell for not believing in god, is child abuse! Your cult is as worthless as you are!
@@amybee40 I'm only 24 and single but this resonates with me so much! I really want to have kids and I hope to not revolve my whole life around my kids, as that can be shakling to them too. I hope I can "let them go" when they're adults and all the way from infancy to adulthood see my parenthood as a service to God and to my kids, and a service that adapts through time. Not as them being my kids who should love me and have the type of relationship with me _that I want_ and be crushed if they don't. I think that's a trap some parents fall into.
Our kids are just on loan to us... we will give an account
@@essennagerry Every loving parent falls into that trap. You can't help it. But you climb out again and grow wiser. And there are seasons of life. When you have a baby or toddler, their needs are pretty immediate, so you do prioritize them. Sounds like you will be going in with your head on straight. I wish you the opportunity, and all the joys that come with it!
"Let me deflate myself" Loved the intro! And I love how u honestly doesn't venture into taking guess and accept ur lacking there!
Mike u r a real blessing for the body of Christ!!
Amen. Very refreshing.
I am researching my relationship with God, I have had to confront a lot of my own beliefs during this time and your videos have been a life-raft. Thank you for being a trusted resource that can make me feel extremely uncomfortable and challenge me. Can’t thank you enough.
I am the wife of a (very) small-town country pastor. We are watching God move and finding fulfillment in this location. But it is always refreshing to hear the kind of encouragement to faithfulness in inconspicuous rolls in the kingdom like you shared at the beginning of this video. Thank you for this "substantive encouragement." 😁
I am from Michigan, and I can confirm that in the winter, your ideas do in fact freeze the moment you step outside! 😂
I you tube you at 11 o'clock at night in South Africa. Thank you for your teachings. God bless all here. God seen,in Afrikaans.
Hi sir, not to be a bother but it is actually spelled "Africans". I too mispell words when tired lol.
Mike, I could not hear you recite the words of Jesus in John 17:21-“the glory you have given me”-without a flow of my tears. Scripture does that to me, especially the words of Jesus. I was blessed to see you stifle your own tears at 42:48. After I dabbed my eyes, you dabbed yours. I have no doubt you are my true brother in Christ, as much by your tears as by your words. May God bless your ministry. Chris from San Mateo.
Bro - I LOVE that you are so humble and transparent. Thank you for staying humble as you become "big" on line & for clearly acknowledging what you do and do not know & not pretending like you know everything perfectly. It is VERY refreshing. Thank you. Praying for you my Brother :-)
Whenever Pastor Mike answers a question and then ALSO goes ahead and answers the - what might have been - follow up questions really shows that He is not simply spouting words but knows what He is talking about.
Amen Pastor Mike! great testimony when internet is being used by our enemy, you are using it for His glory. ‘VOICE CRYING OUT IN ‘VIRTUAL WILDERNESS’ !!!!
All I’m saying is...nobody would be mad (except maybe your wife) if you were to do a 3 hour special and knock out like 50 questions on one episode 😂
Thank you Mike I appreciate your insight as always. I found your channel a few weeks ago now I'm hooked lol. God bless you from the Bahamas 🇧🇸
Mike! Thanks so much for the birthday message, you made my day! Thanks for your ministry, you’ve helped me tremendously and I’m so blessed to have you as a resource!
Thanks Pastor for your encouragement because I teach a small Bible Study at my Senior Independent Living apt building and sometimes pray for growth but my ministry to a few is just as important as to a large group for the Lord.
Thank You Mike, for always igniting scriptures truth to answer every question in context. Your humility is very clear and genuine and that is why your ministry is so effective to reach hearts and calm minds. We all need that. God Bless You and your Family, you're own transparency is so apparent and is received and that is not just a gift from God, but a gift to us all. It truly is a rarity.
I think there’s grace from God if we are not physically gathering, either because of health issues or laws, BUT in that grace there may be disobedience on our part if we are not gathering in the ways we DO have as options. We shouldn’t stop gathering online for example or fellowshipping as we are able. Each person has to be faithful in obeying God given their unique circumstances and not use this pandemic or any law restrictions as an excuse to not prioritize God as we would prior to this situation. It's also important for our children to understand that although some of us might not be able to gather currently, it is something taught to us in the Bible and is a part of our Christian walk.
I'm no expert but when I hear a Christian song for the first time and like it, I then read the lyrics to see if it's theologically sound. It isn't always obvious, but that's why we got to always refresh our knowledge of scripture.
And with music in general (secular music) I sort it out by _neutral_ (doesn't worship God but isn't inherently evil. Like the fuzzy love songs my parents would dance to) and _downright ungodly_ (cursing, blasphemy, promoting sinful acts etc etc)
For the person who asked about Christiams doing heavy metal etc...look up John L Cooper and his band Skillet
@John Warren, good recommendation! I watched a video of John Cooper with Alisa Childers, he was so gracious. I agree watch it if you can and look up his channel.
Cooper Stuff is my Monday morning routine :)
I'm a Potter who is the clay being molded by THE potter. Love this ministry!
A great song, sing to the Lord.🎵
The Bible is literally a Masterpiece.
👑Psalms 139:13-18
@Brent Zockoll Amen! We love you!!!
I was very active in the church in my youth. At 13 I wanted to be Baptized. My mother thought I was too young to make that kind of decision or commitment and would not allow it. I fell away from the church after that. I came back to Jesus, and the fact that I had not been Baptized bothered me a great deal. I was lucky enough at 51 to find a church that would Baptize me. I know it wasn't required for my salvation but I felt in my soul it was necessary for me to dedicate my soul to Him in that manner. My mother apologized to me for not allowing me to dedicate myself to Him when I wished to. I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity.
I was saved at a young age but didn’t get baptized until 2020, at age 59. The Holy Spirit impressed on my heart that it was something I needed to do.
If I must, on icons... I have two. They are not something I worship. They are just food for thought like a study guide, but in picture form.
Love your excellent teachings!! God bless you
Evangelist Roger Mansour missionary to Haiti
Thank you for sharing the Bible truths. God bless you Pastor Winger
Mike, many ministries have fallen when the pastor becomes arrogant and full of himself. I pray that you will always remain humble. God is using you tremendously.
47:04 if the Devil can't hear our thoughts, all the more should we pray out loud so he can hear us give honor and glory to God
Thank you Pastor Mike for taking my question as a Bonus Question today. It was appreciated. I didn’t once know much about the different bible versions and didn’t realise there were translations (word for word or thought translations) and paraphrases. Thanks to your teaching, I now understand the difference. The Amplified seems to be a study help tool only. As for the NCV and CEV, I think they’re targeted at people with English as a 2nd language or people with only basic English language skills. God bless you and your Ministry! From Constance (‘Connie’)
I'm glad you asked that question! I personally bounced around a lot between translations and landed on the amplified bible as my primary starting point because I find myself stopping to study and end up in a worm hole that starts with "why do they say it that way?" Lol. My pastor does a fine job delivering the thought-for-thought and ideas-to-real- life-scenarios so I use my Bible time to dive deeper and like the amp version for that.
@@missmelissa1605 Thanks Melissa! I wondered if my question wasn’t interesting enough compared to some of the others. So I’m glad you liked it. I’m going to start using the Amp in the same way you are doing!
So appreciate you!!! Thank you for all you do to encourage, edify and build up the body. If we lived a little closer, we would attend your Sunday night study!👍
This is so refreshing. I really like how you walk through each question and give very clear answers. I like that you say, "I could be wrong." That is something I say also and think it shows that you're still learning and are willing to be corrected. :)
I used to be an unbeliever and listened to very hardcore music. When I became a Christian, I was still a far cry away from liking gospel music. Hardore Christian music gave me a seqway towards singing to the Lord I love. You could go astray if you aren't careful. It just depends on your heart and why you are listening to that kind of music. Although the only person I'm comfortable with my music "ripping on" is Satan.
Mike, I wish I could go to your church. I can’t believe you only have on average 12 people! It would almost be worth it to have to deal with living in California 😅. I guess I’ll have to do my best to bring depth and apologetics to my current church. Thanks for putting all this work online!
You blew my mind with the first question. God is amazing man.
Develop a personal fellowship with Christ daily.
John 14:26🕊
I am so glad that you are doing this CZcams channel! Your teachings have been a blessing in my life and have helped me so much. I do believe that God has led me to your channel and I've learned so much from your teachings. May God bless you!
Some members of our church recently moved into a new house and feel compelled to anoint the four corners of the property in the soil with oil and pray for cleansing for any ungodly acts that might have taken place there in the past. Your answer at 1:01 articulating what i was inherently feeling but didn’t know why i was feeling that it’s not ok but couldn’t see anything at face value wrong with it. So really appreciate the clarity of your answer.
John 17:5 - And now, glorify Me along with Yourself, Father, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.
Surely for me Jesus being our pattern of the man God wanted when He created men is present here. But the verse I quote above says something that might be beyond this.
Starving is an understatement.
In some churches today they are now equating someone interested in scripture as being a modern day Pharisee.
Funny thing is, the Pharisees were adding their own traditions to Scripture. Orthodox does not = Pharisee.
Oh wow that calling names analogy is great I am using that! Just because you can call your wife names without divorce doesn't mean it's ok to call her names!
Hillsong promotes the Passion Translation. Hillsong is a Word of Faith prosperity gospel church.
Having never been nor do I want to go, I guarantee they teach the lie of the tithe being money, that it applies today and it applies to everyone, when it was only food and only applied to the jew. That is how they make their money to put on their shows.
@@coloradostrong yes...these types of churches always push the tithe Brian wrote a book titles "you need more money." Kinda sums it up.
Great input on the genres of music
Being at Hillsong Australia Hills for 15 years, I can confirm Ps Mike’s statements are accurate, remarkably accurate for a person who has never visited Hillsong. Those of you who think you know better should seriously examine your hearts and who it is you are listening too. Be wary of becoming an associate to a false witness. The Lord will judge every idle word.
thank you for what you do!
Thank you for what you said first thing. It was very encouraging to me. The Lord keeps telling me that He sends me to the one. That one lost lamb.
I love you, thanks
Don't let men put you on a pedestal stay humble submit to Lordship of Jesus each day keep honest and sincere ; keep you're eye on the mark of the high calling of heaven .
Thank you for that comment on Hillsong it was a really good explanation and view point, and thank you for your ministry it’s been a huge blessing!
Love your teaching Pastor Mike. My favorite go to internet Pastor ❤️
Yes because when i do word studies there is more verses come up with KJV AND NKJV . i stay with them for word searches i do like the NLT when i have trouble understanding the NKJV . but i like the NKJV a lot . SO this bible allows me to take more notes add more corresponding verses highlight using different means and underline certain words without getting to mixed up .
i did get the tabs for it and bought leather to make 5 book marks . God bless happy studying
I'm in agreement you that it's ok for the most part to gently critique other ministries but it's not ok to attack other ministries and slander them in a mean spirited way causing division and hurting other believer's but sometime's we have to speak truth to bring correction
Thanks for sharing brother. I learn a lot from you.. God bless
I think you may want to study Hillsong more Mike. You give them way to much credit.
Awesome ! More content with substance. Thank you brother Mike!
I really appreciate these videos, thank you for posting them!
Hi Pastor Mike. I am so thankful for these sessions and I am praying for you and Mrs Winger.
As a black woman, I was a little overly sensitive with slavery response. I humbly admit it could totally be me, but Sometimes it seems you deal with this issue “as-a-matter-of-fact” and I know you will not truly understand but it is truly a painful and emotional issue. Just a sister asking you maybe consider covering this with words a little more seasoned.
I will be as easy as possible.
All races have been victim of slavery one time or another .
Black slavery has been pronounced more in this country because this is where it happened.
It is used today as a political tool . And not for the benefit of you or the country.
Race does not separate people but culture and beliefs do .
Read the OT GOD forbid the Hebrews from marrying outside of their own . Not race but because of beliefs.
They would introduce them to other gods and they did . As GOD warned them .
Even today you have Baptist marry a Catholic, trouble .
I am sure Mike meant no offense.
I’m not white. Mostly Indian with Black ancestry from the Caribbean.
Please be careful of allowing identity politics to be your god. You feel the way you do because you were told that’s how you should feel.
Slavery is wrong but letting it define your life is worse.
Has it helped the Black community?
Slavery was not unique to Africans and existed in Africa. They were the sellers to the Europeans.
Stop being offended and you won’t be.
Bless you 🙏
@@jimharmon2300 I appreciate your response. Totally not trying to pick a fight. I am just like you among my friends telling them they see too much race in everything. BUUUUTTT...We would both be lying if we didnt admit that the history of race has a HUGE lingering effect in the present.
@@bibiandjoshua My Love, thanks for the response. Totally not trying to pick a fight. I must disagree that I was “told” to emotionally respond to my racial experiences. I literally am the girl that tell my friends to stop whining about race all the time. BUUUTTT, teaching in inner city schools for the last five years has taught me a lot. The history of race among black Americans lingers my friend. We have to be more sensitive to this issue.
RACE IS NOT JUST POLITICS, it is very much a human and emotional experience. Hope you see my point and God Bless
@@terrygodgirl4430
Because you let it .
I agree to please do some more research on Hillsong.
The oil question, very popular in WoF... having someone anoint your home or doing it yourself and many won’t do without it... :(
As a very conservative Baptist I was taught icons are like the most evil thing. After I listened to conversations between Jordan Peterson and Johnathan Pageau, or Bishop Baron, I slightly changed my mind about them. ... I think most Catholics don't use them as they should and per as their doctrines. Those things should just represent beauty and some inspiration, and not used as idols as some do.
On the issue if Christian rock/metal there are important issues to consider. First musical notes carry no morality. A C sharp on electric guitar is not many different morally than an acoustic guitar. A metal arrangement of a psalm would be no more or less moral than someone singing a psalm with an acoustic guitar. Lyrically and additional elements absolutely have possible problems. Lyrics have a vast possibility to be good or to be bad. Using the horns hand sign is something that would be problematic. As long as the lyrics and additional components are godly, the style of music itself doesn't matter.
Love the pointed coffee sip at the end.
Mike! Besides yourself....any pastors you suggest listening to online? If you remember me, you know I love you. Just looking for others maybe you'd trust.
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There's a difference between Catholic images and icons, which are usually associated with Orthodox Christianity. My knowledge of icons is very limited, but my understanding is that they are usually used to portray scriptural stories for teaching, and that to study an icon, you actually "read" it. I don't think it changes your main idea, but it might be helpful to understand the distinction. Love your stuff! Thank you!
John 17 one-ness in purpose is demonstrated by the trinity and to be for the people of God as well. Unity is a good word.
In the midst of the pandemic, I hear a lot of churches who refuse to enforce masks in corporate worship say that they believe God will keep them healthy. Is this an appropriate biblical view? God keeping his people heathy (even in the midst of a world wide disease)?
@Mike Winger What about "Sons of Korah" ? Metal like music, the lyrics Psalms. My favorite Christian group. †
Thank you to the person who asked question #4. I feel the same way about Spencer Smith. I have tried to reply to him biblically and he does not receive it well. He is legalistic at best.
I grew up in the Southern Baptist Church. Just wondering if you can shed some light on the subject of the Baptist teaching "once saved always saved". Thanks in advance
I hope I’m not disrespectful in my commenting on missionary Spenser Smith, but I believe he is Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (a cult-like group where they teach works above anything else). I think there are some valid things that he says but he is pointing people towards the IFB which I believe to be equally dangerous as what he denounces. Check out Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast to hear more about the IFB from pastors and missionaries who parted ways with it.
1:18:01 While I applaud Pastor Mike for not commenting on the CEV and NCV because he doesn’t know about them, he should have done the same the the AMP. The Amplified Bible is a legitimate and very accurate translation because there aren’t absolute 1 for 1 equivalent English words for the Greek words. There are concepts that are connected in a single word of one language that are not there in another. Greek inflections carry meaning than cannot be fully related in a single English word. And many many other things that are a challenge for translators. In 2 Cor 13:11, the NASB95 says “be made complete”, the ESV says “aim for restoration”, the NRSV says “put things in order” and several use some form of restoration. The AMP says “Be strengthened (perfected, completed, made what you ought to be)”. I think strengthened is a better translation, but only with the modifier of perfected or completed because that is the full concept of the word in the Greek in this context. The AMP didn’t put in a bunch of possible translations like “to supply” because that is not what it means here.
I will agree with your analysis of christian heavy metal. But, I just want to suggest, to those who listen/read, that there are some incredible Christian metal bands who have done the gospel justice while still remaining attractive in terms of genre. I am mainly thinking about For Today, Wolves at the Gate, Demon Hunter, Fit for a King, and many more.
I understand the sound is not everyone's cup of tea, but the lyrics from some of these songs are so encouraging for difficult situations that a Christian may come against. Personally, this music has been an avenue to express heartache and anger in a way that other music can't.
When my heart ached because of the broken relationship between my father and I "Fatherless" by For Today let me know that I wasn't alone in my pain and that there was hope in God being the father I never had. When I felt lost and directionless, hearing Fit for a King sing "A Greater Sense of Self" reminded me that he has a reason for the trial I go through, and when I feel he isn't near, that's not because he has left me. "Slave to Nothing" by FFaK and "Devastator" By For Today remind me that I am not powerless against my sinful desires and that Satan will receive his just punishment in the end.
So again. I agree, be careful. But God has used many people to redeem this genre by introducing heavy music with true but heavy topics.
Always love the q&a stuff pastor Mike! Bless you...
I miss the 90s
KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING!!!! THE CONTENT IS SO IMPERATIVE TO OUR CULTURAL DEPRESSION. DO IT!!!!
We are having problems with slave doesnt mean slave it means someone who lives with you and cleans your house
Question: If God is everywhere, is he also present in hell? If so, how can a holy God reside in such a place? And if He is not present in hell, how does hell maintain itself with his power to sustain it? God holds the planets and stars in place - along those lines, without him in hell, what holds it in its place?
Hell is total unleashment of his fury, so Hell runs on His wrath!
The hell is separated from God in a sense but not totally exclusive of Him!
@@Irene77545 Many don’t know Hell is hades (Greek) or sheol (Hebrew) the common GRAVE of mankind and will actually be destroyed. (Revelation 20:14)
Also God is not necessarily everywhere. Rather he can see all things. His location is in heaven. His spirit is all searching. We would never want to go where the angels wouldn’t go. Because God’s spirit is not there. He can remove his Spirit from anyone or anywhere. Hope that helps.
I've watched Spencer Smith and people like him, especially when it comes to music. He has a lot of correct things to say but he also falls into the "certain music only" category. There was one rock band that literally did a hymn but it was like a rock version and he said it was no longer a Christian song but was now sinful. He equated it with giving money to charity but having stolen the money, saying that there was good stuff but you did it the wrong way so now it's sinful. Usually people who see music like that will say hip hop and rock, and sometimes jazz and gospel music, are inherently demonic or worldly no matter what the motivations, words or messages are. No insults here, I'm just explaining the mindset I've seen.
Regarding Hillsong, and while I'm not an expert, I would recommend doing more research on them, particularly people who dig into occult imagery in many of their events.
As you said congregants may be totally oblivious, and may be considered brothers and sisters, but I'm not convinced the leadership is innocent, and are perhaps even given into perversion of the gospel.
I may be wrong, but worth looking into.
People can gather digitally. The options aren't gathering in person or not at all. There's a reason that zoom has taken off
39:40 This is proven when Jesus says "You heard it said that you could divorce by giving a letter, but I say anyone who divorces their wife and marries another commits adultery." The laws of Moses were not perfect, and that's why we weren't met to live under them forever.
Q: so I recently got the book " The Unseen Realm" by Dr. Micheal Heiser. Have you looked into his work on the supernatural specifically his evidence of other "holy ones" or "sons of God" that God has created. See Job 38:7 or psalms 82 and 89: 5-7
Dr. Micheal Heisser is fantastic. Very very knowledgeable and a great man of God. Great work on Enoch, nephilum and Watchers. Genesis 6
Pastor Mike has said before that he doesn't agree with Dr. Heiser's supernatural interpretation of those passages. Personally, this is one place where I think Pastor Mike is off, and Dr. Heiser makes the stronger case. But these are secondary issues where we can all agree to disagree.
@@JeanMarieBauhaus no offense to Mike but..cmon!! What does he disagree with. Watcher's, Sons of God, nephilum...I think he is spot on
@@pjcouture5203 Mike has said previously that he believes the sons of God in Genesis 6 are the human sons of Seth and the Elohim in Psalm 86 are human judges. Gotta say, I think it's a little strange that someone who is charismatic and otherwise has no problem with the supernatural is so quick to reject the supernatural explanations for these passages, but 🤷
Yeah it definitely isn't a subject that we don't have to all agree to but always fun to discuss.
Answer to Q8 is very insightful.
Pastor Mike, I'm from Hungary and is hard for me to join you live. I have a question for you. (I'll try to ask this live someday.)
In some of your videos you mention how not all Bible verses are meant to be interpreted as direct messages to us. (Like Jeremiah 29:11).I agree with you!
I've been reading the Bible for decades now, and lately became unsure of how to know whether one verse is meant to be for me or not.
Especially with these verses that Jesus said to the disciples. So if 'ask anything and I will give it to you' was only for the disciples, how do I know what other commands were only for them?
One of my questioned verses is Luke 10:19? How do you interpret that verse?
What about driving out demons? How do we know if that was only for the discpiles or for us as well? Thank you so much for your answer! Through your chanel God blesses me greatly!
Greetings from America. I hope you are well and thy walk with Christ is flourishing.
The two key words that you must always remember when studying God's word are Context and Culture. That should help you with a lot of questions.
Another tool is to never read just one verse but read ten verses before and ten verses afterwards. If you can, I would highly recommend purchasing a Readers Bible as it removes all chapter and verses so it reads like it was written (so the numbers wouldn't distract you as much and you can grasp the context easier as well).
For Luke 10:19, read the entire chapter and you shall see that Jesus was referring to the seventy-two. Look at the full context
17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” 18 And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Jesus was specifically talking to the 72. Notice the end of verse 19, "nothing shall hurt you". Reading through Acts and the history of the church, it reveals that it was just meant for that time (as all of the twelve apostles but John were martyred). You would also read in verse 4, "Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. " This was also just for the 72.
For my interpretation, it would be a show of faith that Jesus was commanding them to display as they would have to have complete faith/trust that God would provide their need at that time. However, it was meant for a time and is not a prescriptive verse declaring that all missionaries must go without provisions.
May God bless you as you study His word.
I love u Mike , thanks
You had brought up that at Pentecost that the Christian believers were filled with the Holy Spirit . i would like to share some things God has shown me to be a blessing to your viewers . Act 2:13
Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.”
Luk 5:37
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the wineskins and be spilled, and the wineskins will be ruined.
Luk 5:38
“But new wine must be put into new wineskins, and both are preserved.
Luk 5:39
“Luke 5:39 And no one, having drunk old wine, immediately desires new; for he says, ‘The old is better.’ ”
the old wine is the law the new wine is the Blood of the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world . the people mocking were not followers of Jesus . Yes the apostles were filled with the new wine it was the Holy Spirit that they just received .
Jhn 15:5
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
What fruit does the vine make ?grapes that are turned to wine that represents the blood of the Lamb .
38:10 to be slaves to Christ do we sell all that we own?
Thank you
The slavery in the bible question is a difficult one. The most common argument I've heard is that God did not sanction (or forbid) slavery, it was something the people practiced and would continue to practice, regardless. God did not explicitly allow it. So, rather than forbid it outright, He said ok if you are going to do this anyway, here are some laws you must abide by. But that falls down when you look at other practices, like homosexuality. God didn't say, well you're going to do this thing anyway so here are some rules you must follow. He forbade it outright. He didn't do that with slavery. There must have been a reason, in that, practiced lawfully, it brought some benefit to the people.
13:43 AMEN
I had been wondering that very same baptism question this week, I received infant baptism in the Church of Scotland, but then was confirmed into the church by confessions of faith once I was truly born again, I have been wondering if I should go to a denomination that does believers baptism for 're-baptism-
I think you could do a baptism now with whatever Christian church would do that with you, and stay in the church you currently are a part of. We're all one body of Christ after all. But look into whether or not that may automatocally expell you from your church, I believe I heard from Mike in another video that that can be the case with some churches.
If the state makes churches illegal it is good and right to ignore that law. The question is if you can temporarily allow restrictions for disease. I think that can't last very long.
I have a new question I guess... how do you stop sinning? I feel like im in control but sometimes i succumb to my feelings/desires and other times I'm on the right path = reading and studying bible... I turned to Jesus when I was 7 yo and was baptized around 14 y.o. (now im 27) I want to be pure and I want to stop sin at all times. How do I progress from that point? I feel bad about everything I did and do. I try my best to stop myself but sometimes I cant. What do I do?
do I lack faith? should I study bible more? All new testament feels like "you are the winner" but then I feel like sometimes I'm not.. I want to be better than that. I know that all my sins are forgiven and forgotten but then... Hebrews 10:26
I've learned how to be christian from my parents and I feel like im lacking something... Jesus has won. I believe that he did... but what's the barrier that stops me from being really free? I want to be happy at all times, praise Him for what he did, I want it GONE
It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit. He sanctifies us. I would advise you do not try to do it alone. Join a Bible study, have accountability partners. Ask them to pray for you. The Holy Spirit will help you overcome your sin. It doesn't alway happen right away, but the more time you spend reading the Bible, praying, and talking with other believers the easier it will be. I will pray for you too, it is so worth it!
@@dahelmang I cant thank you enough. I finally realized that the way I fought was wrong. Sin can only be removed from ones life through the power of Holy Spirit and not through "hard work, discipline, locking yourself up in a basement etc..". 1Tim 4:8 I doubted and lost my hope for a long time.. But I'm finally happy (and free).
@@MrHuno92 it is so easy to be overwhelmed with guilt and loneliness, thinking am I the only one who struggles with this?
Praise God we are not alone! Welcome to the family brother!
Thanks
Love the Maccas analogy.
Hahaha for Peter's (terrible) Spanish (from a speaker of Portuguese).
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I think putting out shorter videos frequently might have a good effect on your channel growing in reach!
Thrice did the whole punk rock with a good Christian message well… up until Vheissu.
Catholics and Orthodox have icons, we pray to saints to pray for us, we pray to Vrigin Mary and God
This was discussed, the first Christians didn't have icons, but we it isn't a heresy, it is good, Virgin Mary crying
Saints are holy all of them did miracles, many examples of saints
Saint Mihai
Saint Augustine
Saint Mary of Egypt
Saint Aba Moses
To mr. Mike Winger , I have a question,. Do (all ) believers have to be "Baptist" with water and "speak in tongues" to be SAVED..!? SOME CHURCHES teaches that, 4example just like Geno Jennings (the first church of Jesus Christ) they teach this type of dotrine..!?
I got a KJV NKJV NIV NLT bible all in one . i generally read the NKJV but have seen some of the way the NLT explains things when i dont get it from NKJV
Jesus didn't come to bring unity so that's not a hill I would die on