So.... i wasn't saved by a pamphlet. I wasn't saved by a flyer, or street art or charity. I was saved by the word. My mother BEGGED me to come to church with her. She did it again and again and she never got frustrated. She just kept inviting me. That sunday while i was listening to the word it was like the first time hearing it. The taste of gunmetal left my tongue and for the first time in years i cared about what came next. The word is good. Never be ashamed of it.
@@deanimran7938 amazon prime is my favorite. Some movies cost a few dollars but a ton are free, and they aren't low budget rush jobs like netflix movies.
"If Jesus isn't welcome... then I'm not welcome. If you are going to shut us down if we keep preaching the gospel then we're going to keep going until you shut us down; we'll just go somewhere else" BEST QUOTE EVER! I definitely want to be like I was when first saved - flamboyantly outspoken about how Jesus set me free and how He loves us all ❤
A man not with godliness....Holiness in Him by the Christ known as the saviour and if some try to say at Cr that I think I m God Realized not...they wish to find an excuse for they're false religious practices much similitude of many and nearly every . Their choice is respected however His the Saviour is The ONLY TRUE MAN AND COMPLETELY GOD.
Heart certainly is more than anything or people,sorry folks,truth must rain in genuine forgives that all truest believers can access no doubt it is more than challenging but forgiving is to the center preeminence challenged to love laying all down. That is called and chosen foundation before begin began. Never easy though can by His complete Works.
To those who have anxiety, like I do, it's about taking small steps. You don't have to jump into a debate with someone you know has a negative opinion of christianity, try bringing it up with a friend. Then branch out a bit. I definitely know how tough it is, but we can do it. 😊👍
Totally agree. For me personally, I am not the most knowledgeable Christian. I never went to Sunday school, I don't know whole books of the Bible by heart nor do I have many key passages memorized. So for me, when I hear a group of my friends saying that there is no God and Christianity is just a bunch of made up garbage, I have made it clear that I am a Christian and that I don't agree with them. But I do not feel like I am in a position to knowledgeably argue with them on these topics. So I don't engage with them on religious subjects. Personally, I would hate to debate with someone about Christianity and then come across as some blind follower of Christ who knows nothing about what I believe. I think that reflects very poorly on all Christians. So I would rather not preach the gospel to people who are openly hostile to it if I do not have the knowledge to back it up. Because that will not just steer that person away from Christ, but will also negatively impact others who may be listening and will likely negatively impact my faith if they start asking questions I cannot answer. So for me, I'm still gathering knowledge and forming arguments/counter-arguments before I'm willing to engage with people who are openly hostile to the Gospel. (friends and family who are not opposed to the Gospel are a different story. I discuss God with them on the regular.)
@@Z45HR4 I understand what you are feeling! I am very much the same. One of the absolute best books I have ever read on evangelism is Tactics by Greg Koukl. It shows how to engage unbelievers even when you don't have much knowledge to start with. You don't have to have all the answers, and you don't have to start every conversation with the goal of a full-fledged gospel presentation or you won't even talk at all with them about Christianity. Koukl has been in apologetics for more than 3 decades and hosts a call-in radio show in California. You can imagine the challenges he takes on, but he is so good at lovingly showing others where their beliefs are incoherent or self-defeating or problematic in some way. He wants to give Christians the tools to get in the game of evangelism instead of sitting on the sidelines because we don't have all the answers. You really ought to look into it. He also has some great content on CZcams if you would rather check him out before considering buying a book. His material has been the most helpful for me and I have an M.Div from a great seminary and preach almost every Sunday. All those classes and experiences, and his little book has been the most important in my confidence in evangelism!
Some of the best news about the gospel is that I did not have to be beaten bloody and tortured and nailed to a Roman cross as I deserved to be. Jesus did that for me and offered His sacrifice as my way of salvation through faith in Him. What better food news is there than that. Now Jesus asks that I love Him so much that obedience is as natural as putting Him on, like the clothes I wear. What amazing love and grace.
Every time we commit a sin we our hand is on the whip that struck him.Every one that has ever lived ,living today,and those who will be here in the future are responsible for Jesus dying on the cross.But he still loves us more than we can ever comprehend.
This series has been such a blessing. I grew up in church, got saved as a teen, then fell away for awhile in college and as I went into the world. I screwed up my life so bad I turned back to Jesus. Praise Him for His grace and love. I feel myself growing, but I feel the anxiety of just wanting to do big things for God, almost to make up for the years I lived in sin. As I read Romans and listen to this series, I love how Mike breaks down how to serve God every day just by living and sharing the Gospel.
I agree with it being strange when other Christians don't want to offend with proclaiming the gospel (proclaiming it very graciously/lovingly as well I should add). When I started going door to door with Calvary Chapel Chino Hills evangelism ministry, I was MOST surprised by my Christians friends and family saying things like that is "annoying" to do that, or just "love on people" instead, or their silence about the topic was pretty interesting. The verse that comes to my mind to justify this is ROMANS 10:14 "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And HOW CAN THEY HEAR WITHOUT SOMEONE PREACHING TO THEM." (CAPs added for emphasis) Pretty cool listening to your videos. My wife found you when she was googling about BETHEL because when she was on a mission trip at YWAM she heard some unusual stories that didn't seem consistent with what she knew of the Bible. And together we have planned to continue through your videos here on youtube. Thanks for taking the extra time, and going the extra mile.
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. The second I realized my own sins, I couldn't Help but tell people about it. I have been evangelizing for 42 years. I am not a perfect man, I have blown it sometimes. I pray that the Mercy of God would be in the remembrance of all the hearts of those I have spoken to, and lifted up to you, Thank you Lord God my King, you are glorified, And we are abased. I thank you Lord Jesus
I rewatched 9:32-9:42 several times. I needed to hear that it’s okay to make mistakes and know that no matter what we are saved by Jesus and God and that’s all that matters. Not the opinions of those here on earth but the way God sees us.
CJ, i see what you're getting at but its not very wise for you to go about it in that way. Since we know Paul was clearly repentant, this is the posture that one takes after repenting and taking up their cross. Its simply living chainless from our past transgressions. If you are living with the constant reminder of your past transgressions prior to being saved, then you dont believe in Christ just yet. ( if you transgress after being saved, repentance is still necessary but after you have been convicted by the Holy Spirit and realize your error, its the same spirit that lifts you out of that state making you stronger and less prone to temptation.)
For anyone being attacked by baiters and haters just remember their anger is with Got not you. As Jesus said in John 15:18-25...."if the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.... . Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.....James 1:2-4
Sir I respect, respectfully no gossiping let God with pastors and such you may be touching anointed. After old Sail David refused to touch even though he thought and David could have lost the Highest's Honor all because of hungry and greedy for power of earlier position. By his fault Solomon would and could have been gone to other person for plan with dishonor like similar to Judas Iscariot and if Peter hadn't repented those strong to this day warning may not be present and The Saviour would be like any other man.Liberals. God knows our hearts.Blessings I m forgiving and you all as well.
It is more that three years since this video has been posted - The Word lives on Forever - 13 Jul 20. Wonderful with a cup of good coffee. God Bless. Amen.
When you mentioned natural boldness, I never really called it that, but it definitely describes me in things I am passionate about. I now see that I shouldn't be ashamed when others are offended that I openly bring up controversial topics in a very casual manner. I noticed someone give me that look at Sunday School this last weekend, but now I don't feel weird bringing up what I said, because if they have a justified complaint, then when I speak boldly it should open them up to speak their mind, or else nothing is gained.
Thanks Mike for taking time to share your channel of truth, really enjoy your way of explaining so it is easier to understand. and just one thing have you seen the new movie Hacksaw ridge truly awesome film about having Faith in God the film gave me goosebumps!. Thank you once again and God Bless you Mate!
Mike you are so amazing thank you Heavenly Father for your beautiful son that always helps us learn the truth bless him and his family for teaching me the truth helping me and loving me. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen
PTL "Praise the Lord" that people are finding out the truth on the internet and youtube. Also the teaching of the false doctrine of Preparationism needs to be put out. Thank you Brother Mike and God Bless you and yours.
What you said about the most liberal churches being the ones that are shrinking-AMEN to that! I want to know, especially at church, what is right. What we as a whole believe. I don’t want to waste my time with a watered down gospel!
The information that you lay out in this video has given me some meaty ideas for the verses in a song that I'm working on. I don't want only to write songs that sound good, are singable, full of catchy, "fluffy" feel-good lyrics that lack any substance or message. My desire is that the content of my songs be Biblically sound. Otherwise, they become nothing but clanging symbols with no purpose. So, thank you for boldly declaring the gospel! I just stumbled across your channel, recently. I'm really loving these videos - GREAT content!
"This is My Body given for you. ... This is the Chalice of My Blood of the New and Everlasting Covenant." If you cannot figure that out, then you will never understand the rest of Scripture.
The preacher talks about 500 yrs of Reformation - 'faith alone.' A simple study of what these major reformers believed tells the complete story. Martin Luther, Jan Hus, and Henry VIII didn't want to change 1500 years of Christianity by making Communion just a symbol. I didn't realize this until I studied history for myself and read the words of these people for myself. The union of land owners (in the case of Luther), the thirst for land, money, and power (in the case of Henry VIII's inner circle, wanting to take church land, mostly from monasteries...hint hint - they stole all of the church land on the island) --which these individual men put together were clearly ignorant of Biblical teaching; changed the form of Christianity to a state sponsored religion (Anglican) which had the monarch as head of Church and State, and in the case of Luther and Calvin, new doctrines that don't stand the test of the Bible. Further, the Council of Trent was called to counter the growing movements across Europe. This is why historians call it the Counter-Reformation. Clearly all Trinitarian Christianity teaches faith in Christ alone gives the human being salvation. Putting an emphasis on the book of James instead of Romans encourages the believer (all of Europe except 'Turkey' was Christian at this point) to act out his faith, rather than live exactly how this preacher described his Grandfather -- 'we don't know what Grandpa believes' --- The Church was worried, and rightly so, that cheap counterfit Christianity would sell the masses short - which it does. Luther didn't want to create another sect, he wanted to restore the Church. LOOK at the crazy 'Christian' world in America we live in today? 40,000 different denominations!! Is it a mystery people don't know Christ? Talk is cheap - live out your faith...This is the #1 way I have witnessed to people close to me. Preaching on a college campus is great too because it plants seeds.
Dear Mike winger. For 2000 the Christian Church believed and taught what the Catholic Church teaches ESPECIALLY regarding the Blessed Eucharist. This teaching ONLY CHANGED after Martin Luther came along. This is not my opinion BUT REALITY. Read about the EARLY CHURCH FATHERS and what they wrote. Jesus himself in John 6 explains about this strange (for men) concept. We see the Jews running away and saying "This is a hard teaching, we will come another time". DID JESUS STOP THE TO EXPLAIN HE WAS TALKING FIGURATIVELY? ??????? Of course not. HE ACTUALLY TURNED TO THIS OWN 12 AND ASKED THE IF THEY WANT TO LEAVE ASWELL. Peter said then the famous line, NOT BECAUSE he understood him, but he believed. You keep bragging about Faith, yet find strange that CHRIST wished to become present in the BLESSED EUCHARIST. Just like children we must believe. HE WHO DOESNT EAT MY FLESH NOR DRINK MY BLOOD, HAS NO LIFE. Check out Dr Scott hahn, Tim staples, Steve Ray, Marcus Grodi and do not believe me. May God bless you all.
@Patrick Montgomery The famoys unposted line was "To whom shall we go. YOU have the Word od everlasting life" . Now Jesus called him BLESSED BECAUSE of the reply.... and added that what he just uttered was not from men BUT FROM HIS FATHER...yet.. you are saying that in this matter he was clumsy again. Regarding the rc crap you think we believe I wrote down the names of EX PROTESTANT PASTORS (THEOLOGIANS) for you to check them out. See what they have to say for yourself.
Thank you, i am gaining so much from you video's, specifically the ones about the JW. My mom is a Jehovas witness and I am watching all of your video's on that topic and taking note to help me get through to her. My sister has tried numerous times in the past and has only pushed her further into it, and damaged their relationship. I am not quite ready to go up against my mom on this yet but your video's are really helping me prepare to.
Hi Mike, please, could you allow subtitles to be posted, too please? I mean, I live in Brazil and there are some of your videos that I think could help some guys here... ...I could grab the subtitles and translate for them...
Matt 15:24... "I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel" this is Jesus' response to a woman of Canaan who wants her daughter healed. This passage has much more to offer than the order of the delivery of the gospel because Jesus offers it as the explanation for why he can not heal this woman's daughter (she is NOT from "Israel") and then He turns around and HEALS HER DAUGHTER. It is one of those verse where you have to decide if Jesus is either lying or defining terms differently than we do... This passage has more to do with God's definition of who is "Israel" because *_Jesus was ONLY sent to save the LOST SHEEP of Israel_* and then HE SAVED A WOMAN FROM CANAAN's DAUGHTER... so what is God's definition of Israel? From Exodus 12 onward it has always included a "mixed multitude" (Ex 12:38, 48-49) see Micah 5:2 and Matt 2:6... Israel is God's people _governed_ by the Shepherd from Bethlehem. What did this woman from Canaan do before Jesus? She and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me... and she compared herself to a dog at her MASTER'S table.. and then Jesus healed her daughter. Her FAITH made her a "lost sheep from the house of Israel" *OTHERWISE JESUS COULD NOT HAVE HEALED HER* because He said Himself... I am ONLY sent the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel. This country (USA) is VERY screwed up about who is was and always will be "God's people governed the Shepherd from Bethlehem" ( it's God's people defined by their faith and obedience and servitude to the Lord of Jesus Christ.. not netanyahu not a plot of land under unbeliever's feet)
Romans 4:22-25 👑 "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; " Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification
I was being hospitalised few years ago, and while being admitted in there was a lady before me,she was asked what religion she was,,,she answered saying I’m catholic. I couldn’t help myself without saying anything,so I said to her you’re a Christian first,but when I ask you what DENOMINATION that’s when you reply saying I’m Catholic learn the difference! She was speechless didn’t know what to say, she thought about it for few seconds, and said you are so right I never realised,but thank you for butting in,and correcting it for me!! I always say I’m Christian unless I’m asked what Denomination even then I reply I’m a born again Christian ✝️ I read KJV Bible.!
@Mike Winger can you make a review on the beliefs of the Iglesia Ni Cristo(INC) their number is growing in the Philippines and the rest of continent. Am also being doctrinated by them. I refuse to believe in their core teachings that Jesus is a mere man and there's no salvation outside of their Church because they claimed that only Iglesia Ni Cristo or church of Christ in english is the only religion that is being mentioned in the bible that will be save in the last days. I'm having a hard time persuading people about the false doctrine of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) please it would be much appreciated, Thank you so much and God bless you and your ministry.
Tinuturo ng Bible na ang kaligtasan ay matatamo kay Kristo hindi sa ano mang relihiyon....Acts 4:12 At ang mga maliligtas ay yung mga nagsipanalig kay Kristo..John 3:16.....1 John 5:11
I feel this video really shows the nuance of the grace alone vs grace + works debate. The first half makes a strong case for having to do something, share the gospel, as a Christian. The second half is spent making the strong case for Grace alone, apart from any works.
Mike hopefully you see this, if not maybe ill try get this on 20 questions, has your interpretation regarding "faith to faith" changed? The amplified says "both springing from faith and leading to faith[disclosed through the way of faith that arouses to more faith].
All I ever seen from Christians was flyers and stupid songs that were a bit corny before I encountered the apologist community. I can say with 100% certainty that flyers won't make you closer to the Lord Jesus Yeshua but hearing the good news loud and clear will
He says that you can't get to heaven through service, which is true, however you can also not get to heaven by not serving. Jesus said to go out and do as he does. He served others. As a result of believing in Jesus the Christ you want to serve others. Those who do not believe that Christ wanted them to serve others are also misled. Somehow that saying the prayer of I believe and then I am done are also misled.
From faith to faith... lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them... For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he wrote of me. Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
Romans was written to bring harmony between Jews, newly-returned from the exile of Claudius, and Gentiles. The idea that Gentiles could be accepted by God so easily (without works of the Jewish Law) was hard for the Jews to accept so much of the book is devoted to convincing the Jews that only faith was necessary to be initially accepted by God. Becoming a Jewish proselyte, in contrast, was difficult. Romans was NOT written, primarily, as a theological treatise. I think most if not all of Paul's writing was to address practical issues but he weaves theology in as the basis for what the practices he wants to promote. The church may have been founded by Jewish converts to Christ from Rome at Pentecost (see Acts 2).
John8:50KJV"50And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth." Can anyone imagine almighty God saying that he is not seeking glory for himself.
Can you add Baptist, Seventh Dat Adventist, FirstvChurch of Christ, Methodist or perhaps Lutheran maybe non denominational. I know there are a few thousands I am missing
Just read the new testament and follow that. It doesn't matter how many people are lead astray in so many ways, Catholicism definitely being one of them.
3:55 Both of my grandmothers (born in the early 30s) were absolutely outspoken (to the point of being slightly "pushy") about their Faith, not only amongst family members, but also to complete strangers. Whenever we were out and about, be it the cashier in the bank, the clerk at store or a beggar in the streets, they would preach the Gospel and proclaim their Faith. One was a Protestant, the other was a Catholic. We are all Brazilians, though. No shame in their game over there.
Catholicism IS a works based salvation. Go to mass, go to confession. Those are works. James is referring to the good works that come OUT OF salvation. It's which comes first that makes all the difference.
According to the Bible faithful Catholics have been saved (Rom. 8:24, Eph. 2:5B,8), but we are also being saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12), and we hope to be saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12).
You simply distort the facts; and you quote no sources because the primary sources say the opposite ~ To be justified means being made righteous, just, holy, and acceptable before God. Because we are born in original sin, we need to be made right with God and only He can effect this change, which was merited by the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, but which we must accept (or in the case of an infant, their parents) by sincere repentance (Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30; Romans 2:4; 1 Corinthians 7:9-10, etc.) and by baptism, by which sacrament we become children of God and heirs with Christ (John 1: 12; Romans 8:14-17).
This is the gift of divine sonship. Our soul is regenerated (made clean) from the effects of original sin (or mortal sin if any has been committed) and wiped clean. Thus, there is cooperation between God's grace and man's freedom that is expressed by the assent of faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church or CCC 1993). "With justification faith, hope and charity are poured into our hearts, and obedience to the divine will is granted" (CCC 1991). "In baptism you were not only buried with him, but also raised to life with him because you believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead" (Colossians 2:12; Romans 6:3-5,8).
Mike I just love your little accents that you do and jokes lol thank you for being yourself and thank God for making you with your quirks. May God glorify his name through you and bless your ministry. I feel so blessed by your videos, brother. Praise God.
That is true about family members not sharing their religious beliefs!! I once tried to put together a book of family testimonies of Jesus and NO ONE responded! A huge old Mormon family! Could have been the beginning of the end.
The Bible has to be plumb line for deciding what church organization you will be part of: Acts 2:38 was what Peter preached in the presence of the rest of the apostles. Most churches today do not preach repentance, & do not baptize in the name of Jesus Christ, and do not teach new believers to expect to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Yet the message is there in Acts, no matter whether you read the JW, Catholic, or Mormon, or King James or NIV version of the Bible. Also helpful is to know that all the NT books after Acts were written to the church, already repented, baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit (born again). Study the book of Acts. If an organization is teaching something else, it's not Bible. Salvation is God's plan, let's do it His way, it's the only way that matters. God bless all those who are seeking truth.
You might have already come across it, but he has a debate on whether or not baptism is essential for salvation, to answer your question, baptism doesn't guarantee that you'll receive the holy spirit, also baptism is not necessary to receive the holy spirit. He speaks about Cornelius and his family as evidence.
I was wondering this too. I went to a church of God for a while and they convinced me that I was never truly saved because I received the wrong baptism. They had me brainwashed and so depressed thinking all of my experiences with God and being filled with the Holy Spirit were false when I knew without a shadow of a doubt that they were real and that I was saved and that God gave me the gift of confirmation on that when I used to be afraid because I wasn’t sure. They had me convinced that my grandfather and dad who were the influence on my coming to Christ, were indeed not saved and were in hell. They had me convinced that if I left the church I was walking away from GOD himself and would be lost and go to hell. They once told me that Gods Grace was going to run out on me. When I left they didn’t speak to me anymore and it took me a long time to even feel like I could go to God again.
In my experience, only through personal intimate and thorough study of the scripture can we found the true knowledge that church leaders say they have.
If you read the whole of Hebrews and 9&10 in particular You'll notice that the the writer is pointing to the ineffectiveness of the Covenant Moses to forgive sins. In chapter 10 he says that the law of Moses didn't forgive anybody speaking of the Messiah God speaks of himself and says he came to do His will. The sacrifices of Moses God didn't desire but a body he prepared for HIS own Son. We're sanctified forgiven and Made Perfect Forever by the Sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Vs 10,14,18 Vs. The confession of Faith. We have confidence to enter Heaven by the blood of Jesus. Live for God and Live for others bc God is Faithful be fully assured bc God Promised you Eternal Life. The Promise calls back to Hebrews 6 where God interposed with an Oath where by two things we can take hold of the Hope of heaven number one it's impossible for God to lie number Two Gods promise can't be broken. So by two unbreakable things our hope rests. So till now we have All Positive Affirmation of Eternal Salvation. Sanctified forgiven Perfect Forever Gods Promised Gods Faithful. The Apostles (who happen to be working miracles in their face) are confident in their salvation by the Death of Jesus. Then Vs 26. If we keep sinning willfully we have no sacrifice for our sins. now you have to ask yourself in which Covenant is there no sacrifice for willful sin? In the Old Testament if you broke one of the Ten Commandments you got killed. in the New Covenant Jesus says in Matthew 5 if you break the least of these Commandments and teach other people to break them also but believe in me you'll be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven. you still go to heaven even if you break the Commandments and teach other people to break them also but you're still at you're just called least. But if you keep and teach them you'll be called great in heaven. The sins He mentions immediately after that statement are murder and adultery. David committed both of those sins it what did God tell him don't be afraid of death because I've taken away your sins. Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Both the least in Heaven and the greatest in heaven are in heaven only because they believed in God and because God died on the cross for their sins. Acts 13:39 and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses. So in the New Covenant the willful sins are covered by the blood of Jesus that's why David a murderer and Adulterer can go to heaven because God died for David on the cross. You'll find out in Hebrews 11 that all the Old Testament saints are justified by Faith. so he's letting these Jews know if you go back to Judaism you will burn in hell. Because it's Evidence that they're not Believers. They're shrinking back after receiving the "Knowledge" of the truth. Knowledge of the Truth is not Love of the Truth which is Faith in the Truth. That's why in John Jesus says if you continue in my word you are truly Disciples of mine. there is a measure of understanding that non-believers have about the gospel that doesn't mean they believe in the gospel. If he shrinks back my soul will have no pleasure in him. Without faith it is impossible to please God. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction. those who shrink back don't have faith because they can't please God. John 3: 18 those who do not believe have been judged already because they have not believed in the only name of the begotten son of God. My righteous man will live by faith. But of those who have faith to the preserving of the Soul. If God says you live because of Faith than you live because of faith Like when He said those who believe in me have eternal life. there are wheat and there are tares in the church. God Allows them to grow together the writer of Hebrews is speaking to Jews who have heard the gospel but are considering going back to Judaism and he's trying to explain to them to have faith in Christ because if they go back to Judaism there's no sacrifice for their sins and they will burn in hell extra hot because they have rejected the blood of our only God and Savior Christ Jesus. there are clearly two types of people there those who shrink back to destruction who clearly don't have faith because God takes no pleasure in them. and they clearly have no faith because God says if you have faith you will live. and there are those who have faith to preserving of the Soul. Without faith it is impossible to please God by God saying he takes no pleasure in those who shrink back he's clearly telling the us that they don't have faith that's why they're destroyed because they don't have faith. If we go on sinning willfully in the old Covenant of Judaism then all we can expect is to die because that's the consequence of all the Old Testament laws you sin you die. but under the New Covenant Romans 8: 1 through to there is now therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus for the law of the spirit of Life In Christ has set us free from the law of sin and of death. And we're in Christ by faith Ephesians 1: 13 in him after listen to the message of Truth The Gospel of your salvation having also believed you were sealed in him with the Holy Spirit of promise. under the New Covenant if you send you still live because of the law of the spirit of Life In Christ has set you free from the law of you sinned you have to die. So long story short the writer of Hebrews is comparing the Old Testament law where there is no sacrifice for willful sins the New Testament law where there is and he's also speaking to the non-believers in the church who don't have faith that's why they shrink back to destruction. Because knowledge of the truth is not faith in the truth. and of course you will have more judgment in hell if you hear the gospel but reject it.
Mind blown!🤯So that’s what the first century Christians mean when the law leads them to Christ. The law shows every man and woman that they fall short of Holiness and the ONLY way to obtain that Holiness is through the blood of Christ. Thus, by grace you are saved and not by works. This is severely fundamental yet not stressed enough I think in Christianity. I’ve been a Christian for 7 years and I didn’t quite understand it until now. God bless this man. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, For we are His workmanship, created IN Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8, 10 NKJV We are workers after we are created IN Christ. We must be saved first to be effective workers. As well as, “And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.” Romans 11:6 NKJV You can’t intermingle works and grace together. Brilliant. I will look more into this. This insinuates a backwards system where we are essentially given salvation as a gift. Everything we do from that point is to showcase our gratitude for that gift. If works and grace are intermingled, your whole walk with Christ becomes unavoidably self centered. You are doing x,y,z to obtain salvation and not doing those things because you are thankful that the Lord even considered you. There’s a huge difference in heart when you do good things like helping out the sick and the poor so you can check off your list to obtain salvation versus doing those things because Jesus saved your life and those are the least of his brethren. This saddens me because ALOT of people who left God altogether due to works based religion will most likely shut their hearts to this gospel. This seems like the REAL good news!
Thanks for your response. It took me a long time to understand the parable in Matt. 20 - didn't seem fair! But now I get it - it is not about what we do (works) . Freely we have received (grace) - freely give in response.
Hello, I I am an LDS member, and I have been trying to do as much biblical research as possible, and I have really been learning from and enjoying your videos. But, I have a question about James 2: 14-26. How do you interpret “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”? Because I know that’s not 100% grace, but it is in the Bible... so I’m just a little confused. Thank you 🙏
If you believed you were going to fall out of a tree, you would do the "work" to grab onto a branch. The works proves that the belief was real. I think it's the belief that saves us, the work is just a natural consequence that proves the faith was real. If you didn't grab the branch, then you didn't really believe you were going to fall even if you say you did.
There is a difference to Obey what God asks of you verses Obey your Prophet, and calling from the church… The 2 scriptures are 2 different examples of Abrahams belief and Actions… He believed God when he told him something that was impossible The. When He Obeyed God by presenting Isaac as a sacrifice It “ Perfected” his faith, James is talking to those who are quenching the Holy Spirit and Not Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit, By Not taking Action.. When you Trust God, Not Man, and follow thru with how he is calling You to take action, just like Sharing the Gospel and not being ashamed, They are Perfecting and strengthening their faith,
Hab 2:4 quoted in Rom 1:17 is probably better translated "the just shall live by his faithfulness." Also, in the Greek NT, the word "faith" can also be translated as "faithfulness" (3 out of 100 places in the NT). Because of this I suggest that a possible (and I think better) translation of v 17 could be "...from faith to faithfulness, as it is written: the just shall live by his faithfulness." God receives people by faith alone, but brings them to a place of where that faith is acted out in faithfulness (otherwise we don't have saving faith; faith without works is dead). Abraham is the forerunner of this process. This translation/interpretation also expresses the "power" of the Gospel mentioned in v16 in making us faithful. Further, v18 gives us the negative contrast to faithfulness in showing us what lack of faith, leading to unfaithfulness, looks like. "Suppressing the truth in unrighteousness" is our willful unbelief in a righteous and just God because we want to behave righteously.
Good message. Everyone must spread the gospel to follow Christ. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed. By seeking to hear, know and understand Jesus' words the Holy Spirit will teach you of all things; and we become spiritually converted from serving sin to serving that righteousness revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. From faith, believe in Christ; to faith, hear, understand and follow Christ.
Who is making the name of the Almighty known and spreading the Good News of the establishment of those who wish to be a part of the Kingdom of the most high? Mathew 24 : 14
Are you trying to say Jesus never mentioned the name to his Decuples when he said to his father that he had made his name known to the? True Christians and not the later weed Christians were originally called a cult of the Nazarene were they not? When Jesus read from the scroll of Isiah would he have left out the name?
This all sounds great but i do have a red alert concern. I sort of understood that you cannot lose your salvation once you have been saved being given the Holy Spirit. Biblically this in incorrect and i would definitely think of this as a core doctrinal belief of ours. One can receive the Holy Spirit, get tied up in their own beliefs and forget the gospel that saved them in the first place and end up reclaiming the ticket to hell. The bible states about how even the chosen will be fooled in the last days. Also, through Paul, we are nonstop encouraged to continue growing in Spirit so that we dont become stagnat. Becoming stagnant is the start of losing your faith much like the servant who hid the talents in the sand instead of working them like the others. Of course, I speak from my understanding of scripture and only seek constructive Debate.
I’ve meet with Mormon missionaries a couple of times and they will tell me: faith = salvation and works = exaltation. And then they will say “see we believe in salvation by faith alone”. How do I respond to that?
They believe Jesus is a created being. So go to Isaiah 9:6 where the Son given to us is both God and Eternal. Then take him to John 8:24 Where Jesus says You will die in your sins Unless you Believe I AM. Also Hebrews 1:8-10 God The Father calls His Son God and the Creator of the Universe. So unless they Believe Jesus is The Eternal God The Creator of the Universe they can't be saved.
@@eliasbarrasa7320 "And also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations" -Title Page of the Book of Mormon
@@LHJlives Yeah but you believe he's a different God, not the Word of God made flesh as John 1:1 says. Mormons believe in many many Gods, who were born of other Gods. Who created the first God? Christians believe that there is one God and he is eternal. Deuteronomy 4:35 To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides him.
Im curious about what happened to those guys that swore to kill paul and would not eat until they have done so, they didnt get to do it so did they just starve to death or did they break their oath
Which Bible translation do you read from? I have Good news bible and what you say and what's written is different so it sometimes creates confusion for me😅 i will like to read from the same translation as you to understand better!
Psalms83:18KJV"18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." Note please that there is but one named JEHOVAH ,note also that this one is the MOST HIGH. Thus if ones God has any equals e.g the Christ of Christendom he is not the JEHOVAH of scripture.
Is total immersion baptism one of those areas that isn't as significant to be divisive over. Meaning is IT NECESSARY for the completion of salvation, or is "sprinkling" a true baptism as well? This being based on the translation of "baptize"?
Total immersion is the proper way the ordinance of baptism is to be conducted. It is symbolic of being laid down into the grave (death of the old life) and being brought forth out of it (born into a new life). Much like we will all die we shall also all be brought forth in a glorious resurrection, baptism is a way to help us understand this as well as to make sacred covenants.
I wanted my own baptism to be immersion to be safe. I think God cares about the heart though. Is your SPIRIT immersed in Jesus, or is your spirit just sprinkled a bit with Jesus on your forehead. I think that's what the water symbolizes anyway.
I like listening to people like you, and Greg Koukl, and Tim Barnett and others, people that help you think logically and critically about the Faith. And for some of us like me who are autistic, analyzing and logical thinking is our vibe. It's technically how we worship when we get in a "groove," soaking up the "meat" like a sponge. A hungry sponge. You can't really soak up meat like a sponge; that's a terrible metaphor. I once heard John MacArthur (who I also enjoy listening to, don't get me wrong!) say he never reads the Bible analytically, and while I understand what he meant-that he always reads it with devotion, and you certainly should!-it still rubbed me the wrong way a bit, because I think that there's the need for both, and if you aren't able to logically break down what it means, you're (a) probably going to miss something important and (b) not going to be able to express what you believe when "the chips are down", or worse, you're going to accept a misreading as truth and be led off into Cultland. Which is not The Happiest Place on Earth, and certainly not in the afterlife! (They don't even have a good mascot. The whole thing is kind of Mickey Mouse.)
You said God would be unjust if He sends people to Heaven without justifying them, but when you remove a persons actions that happen after justification as being relevant to being justification--you seem to be making it so a person does not have to ACTUALLY be just, but that doing righteous is just "evidence." Does a Christian require that evidence? Sounds a lot like lordship salvation, which is not a WHOLE lot different than justification thru works of the believer, since Jesus does say, "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?"--Luke 6:46 Also, if the good works a Christian does are a result of the Holy Spirit working in them, what's wrong with saying that justifies if that too is from God? Neither faith or the works are from ourselves, but both are from God that we cooperate with. So what is the huge issue with saying the works done in God's favor further justify a Christian. Paul in Romans 11:6 was discussing predestination--that He will give some people grace to serve him, and this is God's own favor making the decision. God's grace will cause people to follow him and endure by keeping his commandments. Paul's point is we do good because of grace, not that we get grace by doing good. Sounds like mere imputed righteousness, which is not righteousness at all. The good deeds a Christian does are God's own works that we are rewarded for, if we refuse to do these works, Christ in John 5 & Matthew 25, James 2, Romans 2, 1 John 3, the scriptures say we will go to the resurrection of condemnation, be declared goats, makes our faith dead, means we do not obey the gospel by seeking good, and are deceived. Jesus teaches those that believe and do good get the resurrection of life, those that do evil works--the resurrection on condemnation: do not be amazed at this, because the hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voices and will come out, those who have done good deeds to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked deeds to the resurrection of condemnation--John 5:28-29 St John says those that teach mere imputed righteousness are "deceivers": Children, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous.--1 John 3:7 St Paul says all will be judged by works they do: He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality.--Romans 2:6-11
You are lost and need to go back to the Bible. You have been mislead in many things. Your comment is barely understandable and has many mistakes. Just because a bunch of people get together and agree doesn't make your Catholic doctrine true. Please go to the Bible and study. Confess your sins to God only and not man. Your Catholic priests cannot get you closer to God. They lead you away
@Patrick Montgomery Does accepting Jesus Christ into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior means becoming Born Again? Well I clearly did that and I'm still Catholic.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.” “Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions” Maybe Christians Gould focus more on works. You have your faith. You’re good. Now do what Jesus told you to do already
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. How are we CALLED? By hearing the Gospel. How do we know that we are in rebelion against God? The Law. The Law teaches us what transgression is and points out our need for salvation. Ray Comfort does it right. When I was younger I did not really care for Ray comforts methods...(I respected him but thought his method would turn people off) Then, through first hand experience and reading the Word of God I found that his way was Jesus's way and the best way.
Why bashed other faiths to make a point? I though we all were going to stand in unity, building upon the rock. ...isn't that the whole point taught in Ephesians?
There are no “versions” of the HOLY BIBLE, there’s only the original HOLY BIBLE! If the book you read the scriptures from isn’t titled, HOLY BIBLE, then it’s not the HOLY BIBLE! If you’re reading a version of the HOLY BIBLE, you have been deceived and have turned from the HOLY BIBLE for another gospel! The HOLY BIBLE is the Word of God, so don’t get deceived into reading something else!
Hey Mike I used to be Catholic then last year I became saved after having an experience with God, although I believe your videos on Catholicism, I hear many objections that endorse the idea that the Catholic church was the original church so what hard evidence do we have that that’s not the case? Also when Jesus tells Peter that “whatever you bound on earth will also be bound in heaven.. etc” why does he say that to him if he isn’t giving him authory? I’m a biblical Christian but for knowledge purposes I’d appreciate elaboration on those things, thanks.
Roman Catholic is a denomination of the "lower c" catholic (universal church). Meaning when you see catholic church in the church fathers writing's, a Roman Catholic points to the "c"atholic as Roman "C"atholic. This is simply a false claim to the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
The bible describes the original church. Does it sound like a Catholic church? Not at all. Luke 11:27-28! Does this describe a Catholic mass? 1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. I mean, come on, all the Mary stuff! Paul mentions her ZERO times in 50,000 words.
Frank, Mike did a number of very in-depth videos discussing the questions you raise here, and many others raised by Catholics, too. He included all kinds of hard information - references to the Scripture, Catholic writings (Catholic Councils, other writings of church ‘fathers’, etc…), historical notes about various people/times, etc… Some arguments are more historical, and others are more logical. One small example: the RCC’s stance is that Peter was acknowledged by Jesus as the leader in Matt 16. Why then are the disciples confused and asking Jesus in Matt 18 who is the greatest? A simple question on its surface, but its basis really challenges the assertion/interpretation given in 16.
@@justinjimenez6960 Read Matthew 18,the question is "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?" What does that have to do with Peter's leadership role on Earth? Are you saying the answer should have been Peter being the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven? Matthew 16 and Matthew 18 clearly address different categories and are in no way related.
This was excellent. Two complaints: 1) Technically, Romans 1:16-17 doesn't say what the gospel message is, only its purpose and effect (and why Paul cannot be dissuaded from preaching it). The gospel is the news that Christ died for our sins and that God raised him from the dead per 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. 2) "hell" is a fake translation and a bogus place name. The scriptures say that because of Adam's sin "death" passed on to all men, not torment.
Wounded Ego What is the "gospel" of Christ Jesus? "Gospel" means "good news." Christ Jesus HIMSELF tells you in the BIBLE 'what' that gospel is! Christ said: "I must also declare the good news of 'the Kingdom of GOD'. . .because for THIS I was sent." [LUKE 4:43] This is the gospel, the good news of Christ . Christ preaching about the KINGDOM OF GOD! This was Christ's PRIMARY reason for coming to the earth! "Shortly afterward he traveled from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the KINGDOM OF GOD. And the twelve were with him." [LUKE 8:1] "Then he [Jesus] went throughout the whole of Galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the 'good news of the KINGDOM' and curing every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity among the people..." [MATTHEW 4:23]
So.... i wasn't saved by a pamphlet. I wasn't saved by a flyer, or street art or charity. I was saved by the word. My mother BEGGED me to come to church with her. She did it again and again and she never got frustrated. She just kept inviting me. That sunday while i was listening to the word it was like the first time hearing it. The taste of gunmetal left my tongue and for the first time in years i cared about what came next. The word is good. Never be ashamed of it.
Kodey Graeff great testimony man..thanks for sharing
Kodey Graeff Hallelujah🌹
You are only saved through repentance.
I realize I am kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new movies online?
@@deanimran7938 amazon prime is my favorite. Some movies cost a few dollars but a ton are free, and they aren't low budget rush jobs like netflix movies.
"If Jesus isn't welcome... then I'm not welcome. If you are going to shut us down if we keep preaching the gospel then we're going to keep going until you shut us down; we'll just go somewhere else" BEST QUOTE EVER! I definitely want to be like I was when first saved - flamboyantly outspoken about how Jesus set me free and how He loves us all ❤
AMEN! If the spirit of God cannot be in a place, I do not want to be near there!
En for always.
Sorry 😔 heart not ready. Misunderstanding very possible and likely.
A man not with godliness....Holiness in Him by the Christ known as the saviour and if some try to say at Cr that I think I m God Realized not...they wish to find an excuse for they're false religious practices much similitude of many and nearly every . Their choice is respected however His the Saviour is The ONLY TRUE MAN AND COMPLETELY GOD.
Heart certainly is more than anything or people,sorry folks,truth must rain in genuine forgives that all truest believers can access no doubt it is more than challenging but forgiving is to the center preeminence challenged to love laying all down. That is called and chosen foundation before begin began. Never easy though can by His complete Works.
To those who have anxiety, like I do, it's about taking small steps. You don't have to jump into a debate with someone you know has a negative opinion of christianity, try bringing it up with a friend. Then branch out a bit. I definitely know how tough it is, but we can do it. 😊👍
Totally agree.
For me personally, I am not the most knowledgeable Christian. I never went to Sunday school, I don't know whole books of the Bible by heart nor do I have many key passages memorized.
So for me, when I hear a group of my friends saying that there is no God and Christianity is just a bunch of made up garbage, I have made it clear that I am a Christian and that I don't agree with them. But I do not feel like I am in a position to knowledgeably argue with them on these topics. So I don't engage with them on religious subjects.
Personally, I would hate to debate with someone about Christianity and then come across as some blind follower of Christ who knows nothing about what I believe. I think that reflects very poorly on all Christians. So I would rather not preach the gospel to people who are openly hostile to it if I do not have the knowledge to back it up.
Because that will not just steer that person away from Christ, but will also negatively impact others who may be listening and will likely negatively impact my faith if they start asking questions I cannot answer.
So for me, I'm still gathering knowledge and forming arguments/counter-arguments before I'm willing to engage with people who are openly hostile to the Gospel. (friends and family who are not opposed to the Gospel are a different story. I discuss God with them on the regular.)
@@Z45HR4 How's it going?
@@Z45HR4 I understand what you are feeling! I am very much the same. One of the absolute best books I have ever read on evangelism is Tactics by Greg Koukl. It shows how to engage unbelievers even when you don't have much knowledge to start with. You don't have to have all the answers, and you don't have to start every conversation with the goal of a full-fledged gospel presentation or you won't even talk at all with them about Christianity. Koukl has been in apologetics for more than 3 decades and hosts a call-in radio show in California. You can imagine the challenges he takes on, but he is so good at lovingly showing others where their beliefs are incoherent or self-defeating or problematic in some way. He wants to give Christians the tools to get in the game of evangelism instead of sitting on the sidelines because we don't have all the answers. You really ought to look into it. He also has some great content on CZcams if you would rather check him out before considering buying a book. His material has been the most helpful for me and I have an M.Div from a great seminary and preach almost every Sunday. All those classes and experiences, and his little book has been the most important in my confidence in evangelism!
Years of going to church (30 total) and never found someone as articulate as you. Keep it up!
Agreed 💯
Some of the best news about the gospel is that I did not have to be beaten bloody and tortured and nailed to a Roman cross as I deserved to be. Jesus did that for me and offered His sacrifice as my way of salvation through faith in Him. What better food news is there than that. Now Jesus asks that I love Him so much that obedience is as natural as putting Him on, like the clothes I wear. What amazing love and grace.
Could it have been a torture stake, as Jehovah's Witnesses claim?
@@Perririri No, the Bible is very clear, the word cross is used many times throughout scripture.
Every time we commit a sin we our hand is on the whip that struck him.Every one that has ever lived ,living today,and those who will be here in the future are responsible for Jesus dying on the cross.But he still loves us more than we can ever comprehend.
This series has been such a blessing. I grew up in church, got saved as a teen, then fell away for awhile in college and as I went into the world. I screwed up my life so bad I turned back to Jesus. Praise Him for His grace and love. I feel myself growing, but I feel the anxiety of just wanting to do big things for God, almost to make up for the years I lived in sin. As I read Romans and listen to this series, I love how Mike breaks down how to serve God every day just by living and sharing the Gospel.
my fourth video of this series and i love itttt!! Really helping me with my walk Thanks so much, Mike.
I agree with it being strange when other Christians don't want to offend with proclaiming the gospel (proclaiming it very graciously/lovingly as well I should add). When I started going door to door with Calvary Chapel Chino Hills evangelism ministry, I was MOST surprised by my Christians friends and family saying things like that is "annoying" to do that, or just "love on people" instead, or their silence about the topic was pretty interesting. The verse that comes to my mind to justify this is ROMANS 10:14 "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And HOW CAN THEY HEAR WITHOUT SOMEONE PREACHING TO THEM." (CAPs added for emphasis)
Pretty cool listening to your videos. My wife found you when she was googling about BETHEL because when she was on a mission trip at YWAM she heard some unusual stories that didn't seem consistent with what she knew of the Bible. And together we have planned to continue through your videos here on youtube. Thanks for taking the extra time, and going the extra mile.
His RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Mike, I just found you on CZcams. Thank you for your teachings they have been so beneficial to me
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
The second I realized my own sins, I couldn't
Help but tell people about it.
I have been evangelizing for 42 years.
I am not a perfect man, I have blown it sometimes.
I pray that the Mercy of God
would be in the remembrance of all the hearts
of those I have spoken to, and lifted up to you,
Thank you Lord God my King, you are glorified,
And we are abased.
I thank you Lord Jesus
I got fired for preaching God's word to Satan's children.
Where did you work? Burger King?
@@Nepthu I was a supervisor and a team lead at a multi-million dollar molding facility.
Good. God didn't want you in that job.
I rewatched 9:32-9:42 several times. I needed to hear that it’s okay to make mistakes and know that no matter what we are saved by Jesus and God and that’s all that matters. Not the opinions of those here on earth but the way God sees us.
Soooo, what's your stance on repentance?
Or has it been rendered useless?
CJ, i see what you're getting at but its not very wise for you to go about it in that way. Since we know Paul was clearly repentant, this is the posture that one takes after repenting and taking up their cross. Its simply living chainless from our past transgressions. If you are living with the constant reminder of your past transgressions prior to being saved, then you dont believe in Christ just yet.
( if you transgress after being saved, repentance is still necessary but after you have been convicted by the Holy Spirit and realize your error, its the same spirit that lifts you out of that state making you stronger and less prone to temptation.)
For anyone being attacked by baiters and haters just remember their anger is with Got not you. As Jesus said in John 15:18-25...."if the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first....
. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.....James 1:2-4
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Enjoying all these teachings. Thank you so much Pastor Mike. Blessings from Canada.
This talk really helped me to stay focussed in my spiritual journey. I was very encouraged after listening to this talk.
Very encouraging in Holy actions to the cross beyond into heaven as from heaven to earth yet again and again unto forevermore.
Sir I respect, respectfully no gossiping let God with pastors and such you may be touching anointed. After old Sail David refused to touch even though he thought and David could have lost the Highest's Honor all because of hungry and greedy for power of earlier position. By his fault Solomon would and could have been gone to other person for plan with dishonor like similar to Judas Iscariot and if Peter hadn't repented those strong to this day warning may not be present and The Saviour would be like any other man.Liberals. God knows our hearts.Blessings I m forgiving and you all as well.
Me also. THANK you your examples about all neot only Jew, gentiles,for He sees only His not fallen refusal of those to have Hope hopefully yet.
Love watching your sermons in the morning while I drink my coffee and get ready. Don't change a thing! The length of your videos are perfect :-)
@@richardholmes7199 l would Richard. Please give him a fair listen.
@@richardholmes7199 l support him Richard, He speaks the true gospel of Jesus Christ from the Bible.
@@richardholmes7199 They have not been debunked, lm sorry but you are deeply mistaken. I don't know how to get through to you
It is more that three years since this video has been posted - The Word lives on Forever - 13 Jul 20. Wonderful with a cup of good coffee. God Bless. Amen.
@@richardholmes7199 Could you give a link to an article about this? How were the egyptologists debunked?
John 1 :1 still gives me chills. He dwelt among us! The other verse is when Christ says " it is finished" .Amen
Amen 🙏 11J.
To MSLSE.
Hallelujah. He has though is always resurrected
Hallelujah.! .though forever always resurrected. He is The Only All for all.
👍 hallelujah 🙏. For yet those to the only one.
When you mentioned natural boldness, I never really called it that, but it definitely describes me in things I am passionate about. I now see that I shouldn't be ashamed when others are offended that I openly bring up controversial topics in a very casual manner. I noticed someone give me that look at Sunday School this last weekend, but now I don't feel weird bringing up what I said, because if they have a justified complaint, then when I speak boldly it should open them up to speak their mind, or else nothing is gained.
This is priceless, thank you Brother mike
Thanks Mike for taking time to share your channel of truth, really enjoy your way of explaining so it is easier to understand. and just one thing have you seen the new movie Hacksaw ridge truly awesome film about having Faith in God the film gave me goosebumps!. Thank you once again and God Bless you Mate!
+David J Stevens thanks David!! Haven't seen it but I may watch it with your recommendation.
Something else you can do is contact some prominent CZcamsrs for interviews, and debates with skeptics to get exposure to their audience.
Mike you are so amazing thank you Heavenly Father for your beautiful son that always helps us learn the truth bless him and his family for teaching me the truth helping me and loving me. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen
Thank you for fighting the good fight with the truth that is in Gods word the Holy Bible! Don't stop, for He is with you
The Holy Bible came from the Catholic Church.
PTL "Praise the Lord" that people are finding out the truth on the internet and youtube. Also the teaching of the false doctrine of Preparationism needs to be put out. Thank you Brother Mike and God Bless you and yours.
I am so blessed by your teaching Mike!!! 🙏☝️🕊☝️🙏🕊☝️🙏🕊☝️🙏
What you said about the most liberal churches being the ones that are shrinking-AMEN to that! I want to know, especially at church, what is right. What we as a whole believe. I don’t want to waste my time with a watered down gospel!
Seems as though you touched a nerve with some folks. Praise God for the Gospel. What a wretched man I am. Saved by grace alone through faith alone.
Amen, or let it be as you have said! Christ is more precious to us and necessary for the world and yet they still mock the desire of the nations.
MIKE! I love this! 🙏🏾
The information that you lay out in this video has given me some meaty ideas for the verses in a song that I'm working on. I don't want only to write songs that sound good, are singable, full of catchy, "fluffy" feel-good lyrics that lack any substance or message. My desire is that the content of my songs be Biblically sound. Otherwise, they become nothing but clanging symbols with no purpose. So, thank you for boldly declaring the gospel!
I just stumbled across your channel, recently. I'm really loving these videos - GREAT content!
Thank you mike glory be to God!
Hey brother Mike. I love your videos but you gotta do something about that Brunswick stew background.
+Ronald Michaud I totally agree! I'm working on it. For now you may just want to close your eyes and listen. :)
"This is My Body given for you. ... This is the Chalice of My Blood of the New and Everlasting Covenant." If you cannot figure that out, then you will never understand the rest of Scripture.
Michael O'Grady Dracula 😂
The preacher talks about 500 yrs of Reformation - 'faith alone.' A simple study of what these major reformers believed tells the complete story. Martin Luther, Jan Hus, and Henry VIII didn't want to change 1500 years of Christianity by making Communion just a symbol. I didn't realize this until I studied history for myself and read the words of these people for myself.
The union of land owners (in the case of Luther), the thirst for land, money, and power (in the case of Henry VIII's inner circle, wanting to take church land, mostly from monasteries...hint hint - they stole all of the church land on the island) --which these individual men put together were clearly ignorant of Biblical teaching; changed the form of Christianity to a state sponsored religion (Anglican) which had the monarch as head of Church and State, and in the case of Luther and Calvin, new doctrines that don't stand the test of the Bible.
Further, the Council of Trent was called to counter the growing movements across Europe. This is why historians call it the Counter-Reformation. Clearly all Trinitarian Christianity teaches faith in Christ alone gives the human being salvation. Putting an emphasis on the book of James instead of Romans encourages the believer (all of Europe except 'Turkey' was Christian at this point) to act out his faith, rather than live exactly how this preacher described his Grandfather -- 'we don't know what Grandpa believes' --- The Church was worried, and rightly so, that cheap counterfit Christianity would sell the masses short - which it does. Luther didn't want to create another sect, he wanted to restore the Church.
LOOK at the crazy 'Christian' world in America we live in today? 40,000 different denominations!! Is it a mystery people don't know Christ?
Talk is cheap - live out your faith...This is the #1 way I have witnessed to people close to me. Preaching on a college campus is great too because it plants seeds.
In my 2nd paragraph, I was talking about the English King's inner circle being ignorant...not Luther
Dear Mike winger. For 2000 the Christian Church believed and taught what the Catholic Church teaches ESPECIALLY regarding the Blessed Eucharist. This teaching ONLY CHANGED after Martin Luther came along. This is not my opinion BUT REALITY. Read about the EARLY CHURCH FATHERS and what they wrote. Jesus himself in John 6 explains about this strange (for men) concept. We see the Jews running away and saying "This is a hard teaching, we will come another time". DID JESUS STOP THE TO EXPLAIN HE WAS TALKING FIGURATIVELY? ??????? Of course not. HE ACTUALLY TURNED TO THIS OWN 12 AND ASKED THE IF THEY WANT TO LEAVE ASWELL. Peter said then the famous line, NOT BECAUSE he understood him, but he believed. You keep bragging about Faith, yet find strange that CHRIST wished to become present in the BLESSED EUCHARIST. Just like children we must believe. HE WHO DOESNT EAT MY FLESH NOR DRINK MY BLOOD, HAS NO LIFE. Check out Dr Scott hahn, Tim staples, Steve Ray, Marcus Grodi and do not believe me. May God bless you all.
@Patrick Montgomery The famoys unposted line was "To whom shall we go. YOU have the Word od everlasting life" . Now Jesus called him BLESSED BECAUSE of the reply.... and added that what he just uttered was not from men BUT FROM HIS FATHER...yet.. you are saying that in this matter he was clumsy again.
Regarding the rc crap you think we believe I wrote down the names of EX PROTESTANT PASTORS (THEOLOGIANS) for you to check them out. See what they have to say for yourself.
I love you Mike, keep preaching God's word!
Himikeaquestuoniscatholicchristian
Comparisons start at 36 minutes.
thank you sir
Thank you, i am gaining so much from you video's, specifically the ones about the JW. My mom is a Jehovas witness and I am watching all of your video's on that topic and taking note to help me get through to her. My sister has tried numerous times in the past and has only pushed her further into it, and damaged their relationship. I am not quite ready to go up against my mom on this yet but your video's are really helping me prepare to.
Unfortunately Mike misrepresents and misquotes and lies through most of his videos.
@@StretchMn prove it.
Your teachings are so inspiring and encouraging Mike. Just wish you lived in Canada!!
Amazing unpacking and teaching on the Gospel
This was a good sermon Mike, I'm probably going to watch this2 or 3 more times
Thank you. God bless you
Hi Mike, please, could you allow subtitles to be posted, too please?
I mean, I live in Brazil and there are some of your videos that I think could help some guys here...
...I could grab the subtitles and translate for them...
CZcams has captions. CZcams can do it for you. Just add the captions
@@khumbomunsaka - Not in this video - you have to enable it when uploading it...
...or, after that, if you want.
Thank you Mike. What is that song on the end?
For Biblical understanding l prefer Dr Brandt Pitre.He also has a Doctorate in Ancient Judaism ,which is important to correctly understand the Bible.
Matt 15:24... "I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel" this is Jesus' response to a woman of Canaan who wants her daughter healed. This passage has much more to offer than the order of the delivery of the gospel because Jesus offers it as the explanation for why he can not heal this woman's daughter (she is NOT from "Israel") and then He turns around and HEALS HER DAUGHTER. It is one of those verse where you have to decide if Jesus is either lying or defining terms differently than we do... This passage has more to do with God's definition of who is "Israel" because *_Jesus was ONLY sent to save the LOST SHEEP of Israel_* and then HE SAVED A WOMAN FROM CANAAN's DAUGHTER... so what is God's definition of Israel? From Exodus 12 onward it has always included a "mixed multitude" (Ex 12:38, 48-49)
see Micah 5:2 and Matt 2:6... Israel is God's people _governed_ by the Shepherd from Bethlehem. What did this woman from Canaan do before Jesus? She and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me... and she compared herself to a dog at her MASTER'S table.. and then Jesus healed her daughter. Her FAITH made her a "lost sheep from the house of Israel"
*OTHERWISE JESUS COULD NOT HAVE HEALED HER* because He said Himself... I am ONLY sent the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel.
This country (USA) is VERY screwed up about who is was and always will be "God's people governed the Shepherd from Bethlehem" ( it's God's people defined by their faith and obedience and servitude to the Lord of Jesus Christ.. not netanyahu not a plot of land under unbeliever's feet)
Romans 4:22-25 👑
"And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
" Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification
I was being hospitalised few years ago, and while being admitted in there was a lady before me,she was asked what religion she was,,,she answered saying I’m catholic. I couldn’t help myself without saying anything,so I said to her you’re a Christian first,but when I ask you what DENOMINATION that’s when you reply saying I’m Catholic learn the difference! She was speechless didn’t know what to say, she thought about it for few seconds, and said you are so right I never realised,but thank you for butting in,and correcting it for me!! I always say I’m Christian unless I’m asked what Denomination even then I reply I’m a born again Christian ✝️ I read KJV Bible.!
I sure hope you're not Catholic secondarily though!
If that was her answer she probably wasn't born again.
UK Catholic here 🇬🇧🙏🏻💪🏻☦️
Blessed Christ, the founder of the true Church on earth ❤
Mike, what version of the Bible do you use? I notice it's slightly different than the ESV which I use.
@Mike Winger can you make a review on the beliefs of the Iglesia Ni Cristo(INC) their number is growing in the Philippines and the rest of continent.
Am also being doctrinated by them.
I refuse to believe in their core teachings that Jesus is a mere man and there's no salvation outside of their Church because they claimed that only Iglesia Ni Cristo or church of Christ in english is the only religion that is being mentioned in the bible that will be save in the last days.
I'm having a hard time persuading people about the false doctrine of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC)
please it would be much appreciated, Thank you so much and God bless you and your ministry.
Tinuturo ng Bible na ang kaligtasan ay matatamo kay Kristo hindi sa ano mang relihiyon....Acts 4:12
At ang mga maliligtas ay yung mga nagsipanalig kay Kristo..John 3:16.....1 John 5:11
I like your caveat that the equivalent of words might work if acting is what you do! (I work with nonverbal people but they have signing)
I feel this video really shows the nuance of the grace alone vs grace + works debate. The first half makes a strong case for having to do something, share the gospel, as a Christian. The second half is spent making the strong case for Grace alone, apart from any works.
Mike hopefully you see this, if not maybe ill try get this on 20 questions, has your interpretation regarding "faith to faith" changed? The amplified says "both springing from faith and leading to faith[disclosed through the way of faith that arouses to more faith].
All I ever seen from Christians was flyers and stupid songs that were a bit corny before I encountered the apologist community. I can say with 100% certainty that flyers won't make you closer to the Lord Jesus Yeshua but hearing the good news loud and clear will
You should do a video on how to present the gospel to somebody new
Saved by faith (Eph 2:8,9) and judged according to our works (Rom 2:6,7).
You need some feedback for support. I am here, I am listening, I receive it, I understand it, thank you Mike.
@Patrick Montgomery Just reading some of your comments. you alright, mate?
He says that you can't get to heaven through service, which is true, however you can also not get to heaven by not serving. Jesus said to go out and do as he does. He served others. As a result of believing in Jesus the Christ you want to serve others. Those who do not believe that Christ wanted them to serve others are also misled. Somehow that saying the prayer of I believe and then I am done are also misled.
From faith to faith... lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them... For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he wrote of me. Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
AMEN. GREATLY TRUEST TRUTH. PRICELESS.!. MORE PLEASE.
Romans was written to bring harmony between Jews, newly-returned from the exile of Claudius, and Gentiles. The idea that Gentiles could be accepted by God so easily (without works of the Jewish Law) was hard for the Jews to accept so much of the book is devoted to convincing the Jews that only faith was necessary to be initially accepted by God. Becoming a Jewish proselyte, in contrast, was difficult. Romans was NOT written, primarily, as a theological treatise. I think most if not all of Paul's writing was to address practical issues but he weaves theology in as the basis for what the practices he wants to promote. The church may have been founded by Jewish converts to Christ from Rome at Pentecost (see Acts 2).
where can I get a copy of the song that appears at the end of each episode?
Faith and Works. James 2:14-26.
John8:50KJV"50And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth." Can anyone imagine almighty God saying that he is not seeking glory for himself.
Hi. Can you make a video about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what happened to his body
I did one already. Here you go. czcams.com/video/t79qwFwj6g4/video.html
Thanks Pastor Mike
Can you add Baptist, Seventh Dat Adventist, FirstvChurch of Christ, Methodist or perhaps Lutheran maybe non denominational. I know there are a few thousands I am missing
Just read the new testament and follow that. It doesn't matter how many people are lead astray in so many ways, Catholicism definitely being one of them.
3:55 Both of my grandmothers (born in the early 30s) were absolutely outspoken (to the point of being slightly "pushy") about their Faith, not only amongst family members, but also to complete strangers.
Whenever we were out and about, be it the cashier in the bank, the clerk at store or a beggar in the streets, they would preach the Gospel and proclaim their Faith.
One was a Protestant, the other was a Catholic.
We are all Brazilians, though. No shame in their game over there.
Catholicism does not have grace + works; James 2:24 speaks on this.
Catholicism IS a works based salvation. Go to mass, go to confession. Those are works. James is referring to the good works that come OUT OF salvation. It's which comes first that makes all the difference.
According to the Bible faithful Catholics have been saved (Rom. 8:24, Eph. 2:5B,8), but we are also being saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12), and we hope to be saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12).
You simply distort the facts; and you quote no sources because the primary sources say the opposite ~ To be justified means being made righteous, just, holy, and acceptable before God. Because we are born in original sin, we need to be made right with God and only He can effect this change, which was merited by the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, but which we must accept (or in the case of an infant, their parents) by sincere repentance (Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30; Romans 2:4; 1 Corinthians 7:9-10, etc.) and by baptism, by which sacrament we become children of God and heirs with Christ (John 1: 12; Romans 8:14-17).
This is the gift of divine sonship. Our soul is regenerated (made clean) from the effects of original sin (or mortal sin if any has been committed) and wiped clean. Thus, there is cooperation between God's grace and man's freedom that is expressed by the assent of faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church or CCC 1993). "With justification faith, hope and charity are poured into our hearts, and obedience to the divine will is granted" (CCC 1991). "In baptism you were not only buried with him, but also raised to life with him because you believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead" (Colossians 2:12; Romans 6:3-5,8).
Mike I just love your little accents that you do and jokes lol thank you for being yourself and thank God for making you with your quirks. May God glorify his name through you and bless your ministry. I feel so blessed by your videos, brother. Praise God.
That is true about family members not sharing their religious beliefs!! I once tried to put together a book of family testimonies of Jesus and NO ONE responded! A huge old Mormon family! Could have been the beginning of the end.
The Bible has to be plumb line for deciding what church organization you will be part of: Acts 2:38 was what Peter preached in the presence of the rest of the apostles.
Most churches today do not preach repentance, & do not baptize in the name of Jesus Christ, and do not teach new believers to expect to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Yet the message is there in Acts, no matter whether you read the JW, Catholic, or Mormon, or King James or NIV version of the Bible.
Also helpful is to know that all the NT books after Acts were written to the church, already repented, baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit (born again). Study the book of Acts. If an organization is teaching something else, it's not Bible.
Salvation is God's plan, let's do it His way, it's the only way that matters.
God bless all those who are seeking truth.
So do you believe baptism should be in Jesus' name ONLY or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Did you address the baptism as a means of receiving the Holy Spirit in any of your sermons?
You might have already come across it, but he has a debate on whether or not baptism is essential for salvation, to answer your question, baptism doesn't guarantee that you'll receive the holy spirit, also baptism is not necessary to receive the holy spirit. He speaks about Cornelius and his family as evidence.
I was wondering this too. I went to a church of God for a while and they convinced me that I was never truly saved because I received the wrong baptism. They had me brainwashed and so depressed thinking all of my experiences with God and being filled with the Holy Spirit were false when I knew without a shadow of a doubt that they were real and that I was saved and that God gave me the gift of confirmation on that when I used to be afraid because I wasn’t sure. They had me convinced that my grandfather and dad who were the influence on my coming to Christ, were indeed not saved and were in hell. They had me convinced that if I left the church I was walking away from GOD himself and would be lost and go to hell. They once told me that Gods Grace was going to run out on me. When I left they didn’t speak to me anymore and it took me a long time to even feel like I could go to God again.
In the new testament there is a chapter where the people get the holy spirit before baptism. I believe I did in my personal experience.
In my experience, only through personal intimate and thorough study of the scripture can we found the true knowledge that church leaders say they have.
I would like to hear his commentary on Hebrews 10:26
If you read the whole of Hebrews and 9&10 in particular
You'll notice that the the writer is pointing to the ineffectiveness of the Covenant Moses to forgive sins.
In chapter 10 he says that the law of Moses didn't forgive anybody speaking of the Messiah God speaks of himself and says he came to do His will.
The sacrifices of Moses God didn't desire but a body he prepared for HIS own Son.
We're sanctified forgiven and Made Perfect Forever by the Sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Vs 10,14,18
Vs.
The confession of Faith.
We have confidence to enter Heaven by the blood of Jesus.
Live for God and Live for others bc God is Faithful be fully assured bc God Promised you Eternal Life.
The Promise calls back to Hebrews 6 where God interposed with an Oath where by two things we can take hold of the Hope of heaven number one it's impossible for God to lie number Two Gods promise can't be broken.
So by two unbreakable things our hope rests.
So till now we have All Positive Affirmation of Eternal Salvation.
Sanctified forgiven Perfect Forever Gods Promised Gods Faithful.
The Apostles (who happen to be working miracles in their face) are confident in their salvation by the Death of Jesus.
Then
Vs 26.
If we keep sinning willfully we have no sacrifice for our sins.
now you have to ask yourself in which Covenant is there no sacrifice for willful sin?
In the Old Testament if you broke one of the Ten Commandments you got killed.
in the New Covenant Jesus says in Matthew 5 if you break the least of these Commandments and teach other people to break them also but believe in me you'll be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven.
you still go to heaven even if you break the Commandments and teach other people to break them also but you're still at you're just called least.
But if you keep and teach them you'll be called great in heaven.
The sins He mentions immediately after that statement are murder and adultery.
David committed both of those sins it what did God tell him don't be afraid of death because I've taken away your sins.
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Both the least in Heaven and the greatest in heaven are in heaven only because they believed in God and because God died on the cross for their sins.
Acts 13:39
and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses.
So in the New Covenant the willful sins are covered by the blood of Jesus that's why David a murderer and Adulterer can go to heaven because God died for David on the cross.
You'll find out in Hebrews 11 that all the Old Testament saints are justified by Faith.
so he's letting these Jews know if you go back to Judaism you will burn in hell.
Because it's Evidence that they're not Believers.
They're shrinking back after receiving the "Knowledge" of the truth.
Knowledge of the Truth is not Love of the Truth which is Faith in the Truth.
That's why in John Jesus says if you continue in my word you are truly Disciples of mine.
there is a measure of understanding that non-believers have about the gospel that doesn't mean they believe in the gospel.
If he shrinks back my soul will have no pleasure in him.
Without faith it is impossible to please God.
But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction.
those who shrink back don't have faith because they can't please God.
John 3: 18 those who do not believe have been judged already because they have not believed in the only name of the begotten son of God.
My righteous man will live by faith.
But of those who have faith to the preserving of the Soul.
If God says you live because of Faith than you live because of faith
Like when He said those who believe in me have eternal life.
there are wheat and there are tares in the church. God Allows them to grow together the writer of Hebrews is speaking to Jews who have heard the gospel but are considering going back to Judaism and he's trying to explain to them to have faith in Christ because if they go back to Judaism there's no sacrifice for their sins and they will burn in hell extra hot because they have rejected the blood of our only God and Savior Christ Jesus.
there are clearly two types of people there those who shrink back to destruction who clearly don't have faith because God takes no pleasure in them.
and they clearly have no faith because God says if you have faith you will live.
and there are those who have faith to preserving of the Soul.
Without faith it is impossible to please God by God saying he takes no pleasure in those who shrink back he's clearly telling the us that they don't have faith that's why they're destroyed because they don't have faith.
If we go on sinning willfully in the old Covenant of Judaism then all we can expect is to die because that's the consequence of all the Old Testament laws you sin you die.
but under the New Covenant Romans 8: 1 through to there is now therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus for the law of the spirit of Life In Christ has set us free from the law of sin and of death.
And we're in Christ by faith Ephesians 1: 13 in him after listen to the message of Truth The Gospel of your salvation having also believed you were sealed in him with the Holy Spirit of promise.
under the New Covenant if you send you still live because of the law of the spirit of Life In Christ has set you free from the law of you sinned you have to die.
So long story short the writer of Hebrews is comparing the Old Testament law where there is no sacrifice for willful sins the New Testament law where there is and he's also speaking to the non-believers in the church who don't have faith that's why they shrink back to destruction.
Because knowledge of the truth is not faith in the truth.
and of course you will have more judgment in hell if you hear the gospel but reject it.
Mind blown!🤯So that’s what the first century Christians mean when the law leads them to Christ. The law shows every man and woman that they fall short of Holiness and the ONLY way to obtain that Holiness is through the blood of Christ. Thus, by grace you are saved and not by works. This is severely fundamental yet not stressed enough I think in Christianity. I’ve been a Christian for 7 years and I didn’t quite understand it until now. God bless this man.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
For we are His workmanship, created IN Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:8, 10 NKJV
We are workers after we are created IN Christ. We must be saved first to be effective workers.
As well as,
“And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.”
Romans 11:6 NKJV
You can’t intermingle works and grace together.
Brilliant. I will look more into this. This insinuates a backwards system where we are essentially given salvation as a gift. Everything we do from that point is to showcase our gratitude for that gift.
If works and grace are intermingled, your whole walk with Christ becomes unavoidably self centered. You are doing x,y,z to obtain salvation and not doing those things because you are thankful that the Lord even considered you.
There’s a huge difference in heart when you do good things like helping out the sick and the poor so you can check off your list to obtain salvation versus doing those things because Jesus saved your life and those are the least of his brethren.
This saddens me because ALOT of people who left God altogether due to works based religion will most likely shut their hearts to this gospel. This seems like the REAL good news!
I needed to be reminded of this again. I really appreciate your thoughts being written out here.
Amen brother
Thanks for your response. It took me a long time to understand the parable in Matt. 20 - didn't seem fair! But now I get it - it is not about what we do (works) . Freely we have received (grace) - freely give in response.
What is your opinion about the Pentecostal teachings? Is it biblical . . .?
Hello, I I am an LDS member, and I have been trying to do as much biblical research as possible, and I have really been learning from and enjoying your videos. But, I have a question about James 2: 14-26. How do you interpret “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”? Because I know that’s not 100% grace, but it is in the Bible... so I’m just a little confused.
Thank you 🙏
If you believed you were going to fall out of a tree, you would do the "work" to grab onto a branch. The works proves that the belief was real. I think it's the belief that saves us, the work is just a natural consequence that proves the faith was real. If you didn't grab the branch, then you didn't really believe you were going to fall even if you say you did.
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr wow such a ridiculous example! 😆😳
Fellow Latter-Day Saint here. Both views are joined in 2 Nephi 25:23
There is a difference to Obey what God asks of you verses Obey your Prophet, and calling from the church… The 2 scriptures are 2 different examples of Abrahams belief and Actions… He believed God when he told him something that was impossible The. When He Obeyed God by presenting Isaac as a sacrifice It “ Perfected” his faith, James is talking to those who are quenching the Holy Spirit and Not Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit, By Not taking Action.. When you Trust God, Not Man, and follow thru with how he is calling You to take action, just like Sharing the Gospel and not being ashamed, They are Perfecting and strengthening their faith,
Hab 2:4 quoted in Rom 1:17 is probably better translated "the just shall live by his faithfulness." Also, in the Greek NT, the word "faith" can also be translated as "faithfulness" (3 out of 100 places in the NT). Because of this I suggest that a possible (and I think better) translation of v 17 could be "...from faith to faithfulness, as it is written: the just shall live by his faithfulness." God receives people by faith alone, but brings them to a place of where that faith is acted out in faithfulness (otherwise we don't have saving faith; faith without works is dead). Abraham is the forerunner of this process. This translation/interpretation also expresses the "power" of the Gospel mentioned in v16 in making us faithful. Further, v18 gives us the negative contrast to faithfulness in showing us what lack of faith, leading to unfaithfulness, looks like. "Suppressing the truth in unrighteousness" is our willful unbelief in a righteous and just God because we want to behave righteously.
Good message. Everyone must spread the gospel to follow Christ.
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed.
By seeking to hear, know and understand Jesus' words the Holy Spirit will teach you of all things; and we become spiritually converted from serving sin to serving that righteousness revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
From faith, believe in Christ; to faith, hear, understand and follow Christ.
Are you teaching Bible college? Where can I go see one of your sermons?
What is the Gospel that Jesus said must be taught today at the time of the end?
Who is making the name of the Almighty known and spreading the Good News of the establishment of those who wish to be a part of the Kingdom of the most high? Mathew 24 : 14
Are you trying to say Jesus never mentioned the name to his Decuples when he said to his father that he had made his name known to the? True Christians and not the later weed Christians were originally called a cult of the Nazarene were they not?
When Jesus read from the scroll of Isiah would he have left out the name?
You can show the love of Christ by loving others and that's a form of preaching the gospel.
Not without sharing the source of that love.
@@RUT812 true
Love the pulpit! I love seeing it. You don't see it very much anymore
You were talking about Gandhi and I had to laugh. Jesus said himself that only God is good, why do you call me good. Excellent sermon.
This all sounds great but i do have a red alert concern. I sort of understood that you cannot lose your salvation once you have been saved being given the Holy Spirit.
Biblically this in incorrect and i would definitely think of this as a core doctrinal belief of ours.
One can receive the Holy Spirit, get tied up in their own beliefs and forget the gospel that saved them in the first place and end up reclaiming the ticket to hell. The bible states about how even the chosen will be fooled in the last days. Also, through Paul, we are nonstop encouraged to continue growing in Spirit so that we dont become stagnat. Becoming stagnant is the start of losing your faith much like the servant who hid the talents in the sand instead of working them like the others.
Of course, I speak from my understanding of scripture and only seek constructive Debate.
I’ve meet with Mormon missionaries a couple of times and they will tell me: faith = salvation and works = exaltation. And then they will say “see we believe in salvation by faith alone”. How do I respond to that?
They believe Jesus is a created being.
So go to Isaiah 9:6 where the Son given to us is both God and Eternal.
Then take him to John 8:24
Where Jesus says You will die in your sins Unless you Believe I AM.
Also
Hebrews 1:8-10
God The Father calls His Son God and the Creator of the Universe.
So unless they Believe Jesus is The Eternal God The Creator of the Universe they can't be saved.
@@eliasbarrasa7320 "And also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations"
-Title Page of the Book of Mormon
They believe God is not eternal and had a father and a mother and one day you could be equal with God and have your own planet.
@@LHJlives Yeah but you believe he's a different God, not the Word of God made flesh as John 1:1 says. Mormons believe in many many Gods, who were born of other Gods. Who created the first God? Christians believe that there is one God and he is eternal. Deuteronomy 4:35 To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides him.
Im curious about what happened to those guys that swore to kill paul and would not eat until they have done so, they didnt get to do it so did they just starve to death or did they break their oath
The Bible doesn't tell us how that turned out. I've wondered that too.
@@jamesritter5078 i wanted to know ever since i first read it
Which Bible translation do you read from? I have Good news bible and what you say and what's written is different so it sometimes creates confusion for me😅 i will like to read from the same translation as you to understand better!
Psalms83:18KJV"18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth."
Note please that there is but one named JEHOVAH ,note also that this one is the MOST HIGH. Thus if ones God has any equals e.g the Christ of Christendom he is not the JEHOVAH of scripture.
Love!! Shared!!!
Greetings from Mississauga, Ontario.
Is total immersion baptism one of those areas that isn't as significant to be divisive over. Meaning is IT NECESSARY for the completion of salvation, or is "sprinkling" a true baptism as well? This being based on the translation of "baptize"?
Total immersion is the proper way the ordinance of baptism is to be conducted. It is symbolic of being laid down into the grave (death of the old life) and being brought forth out of it (born into a new life). Much like we will all die we shall also all be brought forth in a glorious resurrection, baptism is a way to help us understand this as well as to make sacred covenants.
I wanted my own baptism to be immersion to be safe. I think God cares about the heart though. Is your SPIRIT immersed in Jesus, or is your spirit just sprinkled a bit with Jesus on your forehead. I think that's what the water symbolizes anyway.
I like listening to people like you, and Greg Koukl, and Tim Barnett and others, people that help you think logically and critically about the Faith. And for some of us like me who are autistic, analyzing and logical thinking is our vibe. It's technically how we worship when we get in a "groove," soaking up the "meat" like a sponge. A hungry sponge. You can't really soak up meat like a sponge; that's a terrible metaphor.
I once heard John MacArthur (who I also enjoy listening to, don't get me wrong!) say he never reads the Bible analytically, and while I understand what he meant-that he always reads it with devotion, and you certainly should!-it still rubbed me the wrong way a bit, because I think that there's the need for both, and if you aren't able to logically break down what it means, you're (a) probably going to miss something important and (b) not going to be able to express what you believe when "the chips are down", or worse, you're going to accept a misreading as truth and be led off into Cultland. Which is not The Happiest Place on Earth, and certainly not in the afterlife! (They don't even have a good mascot. The whole thing is kind of Mickey Mouse.)
Please watch "The Missing Sunday Worship Text" by Hope Through Prophecy
You said God would be unjust if He sends people to Heaven without justifying them, but when you remove a persons actions that happen after justification as being relevant to being justification--you seem to be making it so a person does not have to ACTUALLY be just, but that doing righteous is just "evidence." Does a Christian require that evidence? Sounds a lot like lordship salvation, which is not a WHOLE lot different than justification thru works of the believer, since Jesus does say, "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?"--Luke 6:46
Also, if the good works a Christian does are a result of the Holy Spirit working in them, what's wrong with saying that justifies if that too is from God? Neither faith or the works are from ourselves, but both are from God that we cooperate with. So what is the huge issue with saying the works done in God's favor further justify a Christian. Paul in Romans 11:6 was discussing predestination--that He will give some people grace to serve him, and this is God's own favor making the decision. God's grace will cause people to follow him and endure by keeping his commandments. Paul's point is we do good because of grace, not that we get grace by doing good.
Sounds like mere imputed righteousness, which is not righteousness at all. The good deeds a Christian does are God's own works that we are rewarded for, if we refuse to do these works, Christ in John 5 & Matthew 25, James 2, Romans 2, 1 John 3, the scriptures say we will go to the resurrection of condemnation, be declared goats, makes our faith dead, means we do not obey the gospel by seeking good, and are deceived.
Jesus teaches those that believe and do good get the resurrection of life, those that do evil works--the resurrection on condemnation:
do not be amazed at this, because the hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voices and will come out, those who have done good deeds to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked deeds to the resurrection of condemnation--John 5:28-29
St John says those that teach mere imputed righteousness are "deceivers":
Children, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous.--1 John 3:7
St Paul says all will be judged by works they do:
He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality.--Romans 2:6-11
@Patrick Montgomery His name says it all. Orthodox Catholic.
@Patrick Montgomery His or her post made sense to me. Thanks for replying.
@Patrick Montgomery The person is trying to be helpful.
You are lost and need to go back to the Bible. You have been mislead in many things. Your comment is barely understandable and has many mistakes. Just because a bunch of people get together and agree doesn't make your Catholic doctrine true. Please go to the Bible and study. Confess your sins to God only and not man. Your Catholic priests cannot get you closer to God. They lead you away
@Patrick Montgomery Does accepting Jesus Christ into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior means becoming Born Again? Well I clearly did that and I'm still Catholic.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
“Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions”
Maybe Christians Gould focus more on works. You have your faith. You’re good. Now do what Jesus told you to do already
Sir, what's your favourite chapter in bible.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. How are we CALLED? By hearing the Gospel. How do we know that we are in rebelion against God? The Law. The Law teaches us what transgression is and points out our need for salvation. Ray Comfort does it right. When I was younger I did not really care for Ray comforts methods...(I respected him but thought his method would turn people off) Then, through first hand experience and reading the Word of God I found that his way was Jesus's way and the best way.
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Why bashed other faiths to make a point? I though we all were going to stand in unity, building upon the rock. ...isn't that the whole point taught in Ephesians?
Olé! Bravo the Musik!! Read Romans 16:17. We’re instructed to divide from those differ on the doctrine of the gospel.
What version of the Bible are you using (so I can follow along)
There are no “versions” of the HOLY BIBLE, there’s only the original HOLY BIBLE! If the book you read the scriptures from isn’t titled, HOLY BIBLE, then it’s not the HOLY BIBLE! If you’re reading a version of the HOLY BIBLE, you have been deceived and have turned from the HOLY BIBLE for another gospel! The HOLY BIBLE is the Word of God, so don’t get deceived into reading something else!
Hey Mike I used to be Catholic then last year I became saved after having an experience with God, although I believe your videos on Catholicism, I hear many objections that endorse the idea that the Catholic church was the original church so what hard evidence do we have that that’s not the case? Also when Jesus tells Peter that “whatever you bound on earth will also be bound in heaven.. etc” why does he say that to him if he isn’t giving him authory? I’m a biblical Christian but for knowledge purposes I’d appreciate elaboration on those things, thanks.
Roman Catholic is a denomination of the "lower c" catholic (universal church).
Meaning when you see catholic church in the church fathers writing's, a Roman Catholic points to the "c"atholic as Roman "C"atholic. This is simply a false claim to the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
The bible describes the original church. Does it sound like a Catholic church? Not at all. Luke 11:27-28!
Does this describe a Catholic mass?
1 Corinthians 14:26
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
I mean, come on, all the Mary stuff! Paul mentions her ZERO times in 50,000 words.
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Frank, Mike did a number of very in-depth videos discussing the questions you raise here, and many others raised by Catholics, too. He included all kinds of hard information - references to the Scripture, Catholic writings (Catholic Councils, other writings of church ‘fathers’, etc…), historical notes about various people/times, etc…
Some arguments are more historical, and others are more logical. One small example: the RCC’s stance is that Peter was acknowledged by Jesus as the leader in Matt 16. Why then are the disciples confused and asking Jesus in Matt 18 who is the greatest? A simple question on its surface, but its basis really challenges the assertion/interpretation given in 16.
@@justinjimenez6960 Read Matthew 18,the question is "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?" What does that have to do with Peter's leadership role on Earth?
Are you saying the answer should have been Peter being the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven? Matthew 16 and Matthew 18 clearly address different categories and are in no way related.
This was excellent. Two complaints:
1) Technically, Romans 1:16-17 doesn't say what the gospel message is, only its purpose and effect (and why Paul cannot be dissuaded from preaching it). The gospel is the news that Christ died for our sins and that God raised him from the dead per 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
2) "hell" is a fake translation and a bogus place name. The scriptures say that because of Adam's sin "death" passed on to all men, not torment.
Wounded Ego
What is the "gospel" of Christ Jesus? "Gospel" means "good news." Christ Jesus HIMSELF tells you in the BIBLE 'what' that gospel is! Christ said: "I must also declare the good news of 'the Kingdom of GOD'. . .because for THIS I was sent." [LUKE 4:43] This is the gospel, the good news of Christ . Christ preaching about the KINGDOM OF GOD! This was Christ's PRIMARY reason for coming to the earth!
"Shortly afterward he traveled from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the KINGDOM OF GOD. And the
twelve were with him." [LUKE 8:1]
"Then he [Jesus] went throughout the whole of Galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the 'good news of the KINGDOM' and curing every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity among the people..." [MATTHEW 4:23]
Mike what do u think of Joseph Prince ? False teacher ?