It isn't always about sin @MikeWinger

Mike Winger | It isn't always about sin @MikeWinger | Uploaded 10 months ago | Updated 10 hours ago
I suspect that we (myself included) can really lower the standards for our own behavior by boiling everything down to "this isn't wrong for me to do" such that we think that if an action or attitude isn't outright sin then it's perfectly fine. Scripture raises the bar with the command to "be wise."

My website https://BibleThinker.org

$10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 1) Satans Guide to the Bible is a popular video pretending to represent scholarship in general while only promoting selective skeptical talking points. Ill tackle that as the first question today. The rest come from you, in the comments section during the live stream. Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:18 {Satan’s Guide to The Bible?} There is a dangerous video gaining popularity, called Satans Guide to The Bible, that illustrates a pretend childrens Sunday school class learning from Satan as their substitute teacher. He claims that pastors keep secrets from their congregants, but that he will reveal those secrets and tell them the truth. Can you please analyze this video and refute its false claims about the Bible? 2. 38:34 {Was Evolution Used by God?} Genesis 1: 24 sounds like God created animals through evolution (at God’s command) – “The Earth brings forth…” V. 11 also uses the same language. Interestingly, it’s not used with water, birds, animals & man. Thoughts on why this may be? 3. 42:56 {Israel – Male & Female?} What is the explanation for God referring to Israel as male (Hosea 14:5-6) and as female (Jeremiah 3:6)? Is it context related, or is there another explanation? 4. 45:42 {Bethlehem & The Messiah} Did people not know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (John 7: 41-43 NIV)? I feel like that would have cleared up some of their issues with Him being the Messiah! 5. 47:38 {Does Deuteronomy Prohibit Witnessing to Cults?} Does Deuteronomy 12: 30 prohibit current Christians from learning about other worldviews/religions/cults in order to evangelize them and utilize appropriate apologetics techniques? 6. 50:14 {Why Did God Appoint Unfaithful Leaders?} Why did God choose bad kings if He knows every heart? Saul, Solomon, Jeroboam, Hazael, and Jehu all turned away, but were directly chosen by Him. Why not choose kings He knew would stay faithful? 7. 55:00 {The Divine Council Theory} I heard you once say you didnt agree with Michael Heisers views on the Divine Council. What part of it do you not agree with? 8. 59:25 {Speaking in Tongues} When did “speaking in tongues” change from being real human languages that the speaker didn’t naturally know to being a non-human/Spirit language? 9. 1:05:24 {Biblically, how is “Neighbor” Defined?} Is there a biblical definition for the term “neighbor”? Ive always thought it was a term used to describe a non-believer who shows love to a Christian (or means them no harm). 10. 1:08:28 {Interpreting the Book of Acts} How do we interpret the book of Acts? Is it a reasonable interpretation that it’s merely a transitional period and that we have to be careful how much doctrine we take from it? Resources: Two different Christian takes on the Exodus 1. Early dating - Titus Kennedy https://youtu.be/d_3Plj2e7FY?si=JysPcu2wvB-VqOXq 2. Late dating - Inspiring Philosophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIc7i6eVk7w On the dating of the book of Daniel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z4c4DxTHhE Did Jesus say the end would happen soon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eExtYuAgB8 Evidence for the empty tomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8BU_R7QoYo Tom Holland’s book “Dominion” about Christian values undergirding modern values. https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507/ SOME info from me on Psalm 82 and why I don’t hold Heiser’s view. https://youtu.be/NbK-fqz7-Mo?si=fzZeb4Rl1Zdo4B_K Theology in Acts. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mI5wiDTHpgE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d3NVJU82du8&t=3330 I’m Mike Winger and my goal is to help people think Biblically about everything. My website BibleThinker.org$ $10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 5) Welcome to the new weekly stream! 10 questions every Friday at 1pm Pacific time. Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 1:32 {Did Jesus Leave the 99 in Danger?} Regarding Matthew 18: 12, does Jesus know the 99 are safe when He leaves to find the 1? I’m trying to understand how this is responsible. Should we not do things for the greater good, but for the 1? 2. 14:53 {Are We Living in Satan’s Deception?} Have you heard of the theory that were already living in Satans short season of deception from Revelation 20:3-8? Some of the ideas are intriguing, but most also claim extra conspiracy baggage, e.g., the mud flood and much more. 3. 24:45 {Markan Sandwich in James?} Could James 1: 13-18, 1: 19-27 & 2:1-13 be similar to a Markan sandwich? If so, would it be correct that the focused interpretation of the 2 breads should be “Do not accuse God” of: 1. Tempting us to sin, 2. Not creating people equally? Can you explain the meat relative to the bread? 4. 35:53 {Does Satan Know his End?} Does Satan know he is going to lose? People say, “Satan just wants to take as many people down with him as he can.” Does he/can he know Scripture? 5. 43:29 {Strategic Evangelism to Strangers} How do you initiate sharing the Gospel with a stranger? Is it best to be direct (e.g., “Can I share the Gospel with you?”), or would you recommend a more gradual approach? 6. 47:30 {Different Views on Communion} Have you considered differing views on communion? I’ve just recently learned there are more than just the typical Baptist, Lutheran, and Catholic views. Some believe in Real Presence in spirit, not corporeal. 7. 50:30 {Does Acts 13 Prove Calvinism?} Id like to hear your thoughts about Acts 13: 48. It seems to contradict the idea that God wants everyone to be saved and that everyone has the same opportunity/free will to believe in Him. 8. 58:15 {Is the Father “Higher Up” than Jesus?} Many Scriptures sound as if the Father and Jesus have different authority. Does the Father have a higher authority than Jesus (John 14: 28, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Matthew 28: 18, Mathew 10: 40, Matthew 20: 23)? 9. 1:05:25 {Living Productively & Overcoming Bad Habits} My apartment is a mess, I wake up late, I eat junk food, Im too lazy to read the Bible and I feel like I know a lot about God, but I dont feel like His daughter. How can I turn my life around? 10. 1:11:55 {Mark vs. Matthew – Contradiction?} Can you explain what some say is contradictory between Mark 9: 38-41 (not against us = for us) & Matthew 12: 30 (not with me = against me) & how that applies to NAR/false teachers who profess Jesus? Links and resources: —Flat Earth video https://www.youtube.com/live/qePiXK_8Agc?si=qcNdo6S8_1_uEiC6 —5 Christian Views of the End Times https://www.youtube.com/live/xmw0uVLunwU?si=g-a-gzkv0P1fnnHp —Mark series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF&si=YD0_6ijDkG8wMZSq —livingwaters.com for gospel tracts —6 hour video on the head covering passage in 1 Cor 11. https://youtu.be/keXayp7JXf4?si=R3t1YkDHr67VyXzo I’m Mike Winger and my goal is to help people think Biblically about everything. My website BibleThinker.org$

What if this is Satanism in its final form?

$10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 27) Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:00 {How Does God Reveal Himself Today?} Why did God reveal Himself to ignorant people 2,000 years ago? Why doesn’t God do it for everyone today? 2. 25:45 {More Than One Interpretation?} Can Scripture have more than one correct interpretation? I know Psalm 22 can, but Catholics believe this is so with Peter as the rock in Matthew 16: 18 or Mary in Revelation 12. Is there a good method to test Scripture for this? 3. 36:00 {Multiplying Gifts & Producing Fruit} What does the word “interest” mean (spiritually speaking) in Luke 19: 23? How can one not multiply God’s gifts but still produce fruit? 4. 44:13 {Learning from Fallen Pastors?} Do you think its wise to listen to preachers who have fallen from grace like Mark Driscoll? I find much of his preaching very life-giving, but I get judgment from other Christians. 5. 52:26 {The Purpose of the HS’s Intercession} In Romans 8: 26-27, does the Spirit intercede in order to clarify whats in our hearts to God, or is it more to help us understand Gods will and how He can help us mend our troubled hearts? 6. 57:04 {Is there Time in Heaven?} Looking at these passages, is there time in Heaven? 2 Peter 3:8, Ephesians 1: 10, Revelation 21, Daniel 9: 13. 7. 1:07:51 {Do our Lives Affect our Eternity?} Is our ability to rule and reign with God in His new world forever (Revelation 22:5) dependent on how we serve God in our lifetime for His mission (Luke 19: 17)? 8. 1:12:57 {Serving God in our Professions} I am a DJ on a secular radio station. Knowing whats in many of the songs, I wonder if I am not pleasing the Lord by being in this job. Is this a matter of conscience? 9. 1:16:38 {Did Jonah Actually Die?} Did Jonah die? I was introduced to this theory by social media and was surprised to see a lot of people think he died and was risen based off of Jonah 2:1-6, Jewish tradition, and The Sign of Jonah. 10. 1:25:05 {Nazarite Vows – Why Long Hair?} If long hair for men is a disgrace by nature (1 Corinthians 11: 14), then why is it part of the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6:5? Links you may want: My church is having a Mens Conference: details HERE (just scroll to the bottom of the page at this link) https://graceevfree.org/ministries/mens-ministry/ My video on head coverings, where I also get into mens hair length. https://youtu.be/keXayp7JXf4?si=4vo9N8tQENs6C6hO Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus (playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHtGt3uB070ZiNbi06gII4L_ My website: https://BibleThinker.org I do this live stream most Fridays at 1pm Pacific time. Youre welcome to join. To ask a question youll need to follow these instructions. 1. Dont post your question before you see me live on camera. 2. Post questions as comments on the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream. 3. Post your question with Q at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question and not just a comment in the chat. 4. Try to be as clear as possible so I wont misunderstand the question. Keep in mind that I dont know anything about your question other than what you type in that short comment. 5. Include specific verse references when possible or applicable.$