"ZERO Evidence for God" problem @MikeWinger

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Whether it's the evidence of design in biology, the fine tuning of the physics and materials of the universe, human free will, soul/personhood and consciousness, fulfilled prophecy, the historical case for the resurrection, the applicability of mathematics, the nature of the first cause, or other reasons to believe in God, it's not rational to claim "there is not evidence."

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$10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 12) Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:07 {A Difficult Bible Contradiction} Can you please explain 1 Corinthians 14: 22-24? Verse 22 states that tongues are a sign for unbelievers, and prophecy is for believers. But vv. 23 and 24 then go on to seemingly describe the exact opposite. 2. 27:09 {John Rejects but Jesus Affirms?} How should we understand Johns rejection of being Elijah and a prophet (John 1: 21), while Jesus affirmed it (Matthew 11: 14)? 3. 34:42 {Debates on the Canon} What do we do with some of the earliest listed Bible canons and church fathers that exclude Esther and include Sirach and Wisdom of Solomon? 4. 39:47 {Are Easier Translations Unwise?} I struggle reading word for word translations of the Bible like the ESV. I love the NLT for its simple vocabulary and how easy it is to understand. Is it unwise to use the NLT to memorize and study from? 5. 41:56 {Proper Interpretation of a Common Passage} What are your thoughts on 1 Corinthians 6: 19? I hear people use this Scripture to call anything they don’t like sin (tattoos, drugs, junk food, etc.). But it seems it’s mostly about sexual immorality. 6. 52:36 {Are We Still Made in God’s Image?} Can you explain Genesis 5:1-3? Why is it different with the birth of Seth? Are we still God’s image bearers? 7. 56:10 {Is “Déjà Vu” a Biblical Concept?} What are your thoughts on Deja Vu and are there any examples of it in the Bible? Ive definitely had times where I had the feeling of being somewhere before when it was the first time being there. 8. 1:01:02 {Are Eating Challenges Sinful?} Could you talk a little on what is and is not gluttony? Is it just eating more than you need to, or is there more involved (i.e., eating challenges)? 9. 1:07:38 {When Competition turns Sinful} How do I know when my competitiveness is sinful? I coach baseball and want to ensure Im providing the right model of competition for the players, while also still being as competitive as possible. 10. 1:10:29 {“Apostasy” = “Departed”?} Ive heard that the word translated apostasy in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 can also be translated as departed, as in the end will not come until the departing (rapture) comes first. Do you think this is true? 6 different Christian views of the End Times explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmw0uVLunwU How we got the Old Testament books https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8vd2QXHc2I My full video on Thinking Biblically About Tattoos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_z5_pXDnTk ***HERE is the clip search feature. Find any topic Ive talked about by searching freely here https://biblethinker.org/clip-search/ Welcome to the new weekly stream! 10 questions every Friday at 1pm Pacific time. I’m Mike Winger and my goal is to help people think Biblically about everything. My website BibleThinker.org$

Famous people being wrong about Christmas being Pagan

Matthew the tax collector was HORRIBLE and it makes me happy.

Benny Hinn is trying to silence me. I wont back down.

$20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 112) Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 1:08 {Did God Command Sin?} In Genesis 22:2, God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering. How can God ask men to do something that is sinful, and how could Abraham obey God’s direction to sin? 2. 19:11 {Proof of Virginity Required?} In Deuteronomy 22: 13-21, why were the women to be stoned to death if they didn’t present proof of virginity? Was it the same for the men? 3. 25:30 {Keep All but 1 Commandment?} Why do Christians try to keep all 10 commandments except the 4th one? I hope this doesnt sound rude. 4. 37:36 {Does God Have Blood?} Does God have blood? If not, isn’t that Nestorian? 5. 39:22 {How to Put Faith in Christ} As an atheist who would like to believe in God, goes to church, and has read the Gospel, what steps do I take to believe? 6. 45:16 {Is it Logical to Believe the Bible?} How can Christians believe in a literal Adam and Eve account or a literal worldwide flood? 7. 51:32 {Did Jesus Doubt?} Is it true to say that Jesus doubted? How would you respond to someone that claims that He did (in Gethsemane), implying its OK to doubt? 8. 55:12 {Why Doesn’t God Immediately Help/Heal?} Why would I surrender myself to someone who could help me (be well, not be in pain, heal me) and is with me at all times, but doesnt help me? 9. 58:43 {Why is Belief Necessary for Forgiveness?} Why does God require belief for forgiveness? Why can’t God simply forgive our sins since Jesus died for all and not attach belief to that? 10. 1:03:23 {Why does God Heal Some Cancer but Not All?} I have a neighbor who cant get past this question: “My dad had cancer and died. You [me] had it and lived. Why does God think thats fair?” 11. 1:08:18 {Rejecting the Message due to Credentials} Any advice for lay people doing public ministry that get attacked by non-believers on the basis of their credentials? I feel I am capable of interpretation and ministry despite never having been to seminary. 12. 1:12:03 {Does the Devil Know Our Thoughts?} Can the Devil interpret what a non-believer may be thinking or whats on their mind? Can he understand what a person is thinking? 13. 1:14:57 {Prophecies Written Afterwards?} How can you prove that parts of the Bible werent written after the events took place, like prophecies or historical accounts of Gods providence? 14. 1:17:35 {Proof of God’s Existence} What proof apart from science is there that there’s a God? 15. 1:22:01 {Couldn’t the Bible be More Clear?} Do you honestly think the Bible couldnt have been more clear about important moral issues where the church has been very wrong (treatment of gays, etc.)? What does that say about authorship? 16. 1:27:39 {How to Know Christianity is the Truth} I am so afraid. There is so many views about God. How can I be sure I am following the correct ways? I claim to be a Christian but there are too many different views. 17. 1:33:01 {The Problem of Evil} Why is there so much suffering if God is good? If He is almighty, why doesn’t He stop all the bad things? 18. 1:38:38 {Faith/Trust Defined} Define faith/trust. If someone intellectually knows that God exists but doesnt know how to trust in Him, how would you counsel them? 19. 1:41:28 {Didn’t the Israelites Have Meat to Eat?} If the Israelites had flocks and herds, why did they complain that they had no meat? They didnt have the Law of Moses yet on what not to eat. 20. 1:42:36 {Would God Pass the Test?} Ricky Gervais says that if all scientific knowledge and religion were erased, science would be eventually re-discovered, but not God. Thoughts Videos I mentioned: Evidence for the Bible series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuhA0RPKZFHVcjIMN F596 The Problem of Evil and Suffering https://youtu.be/70T8mm0W2tA?si=HvVgeXB2nYc7Tb90 Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHtGt3uB070ZiNbi06gII4L_ Faith is not belief without evidence https://www.youtube.com/live/SIJORjiOWeI?si=72xSdmt81j0j_g1G How Daniel 9 is fulfilled prophecy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5RsOaVy4U&pp=ygUUbWlrZSB3aW5nZXIgZGFuaWVsIDk%3D Jesus in the Old Testament series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO My name is Mike Winger and I aim to help people learn to think biblically about everything.$

Surprising things I learned reading the Quran.

$20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 113) Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:04 {Which Denomination is True?} Why are there over 30,000 Christian denominations all claiming to be the “true Christians”? Which one should I follow, and why? 2. 25:17 {Was Jesus Only Condemning the Religious?} I often hear people saying that Jesus was speaking to and condemning the religious only, not speaking to the world. How would you respond to this sentiment? 3. 28:41 {Punished for Adam’s Sin?} Are we guilty of the sin of Adam and Eve? If so, isn’t it unjust for God hold us accountable for something we had no part of (Ezekiel 18, Romans 5: 12)? 4. 31:46 {Worship Only Services?} When it comes to a church service, would it be appropriate on occasion to just have worship instead of both worship and the Word preached? Should it always be both? 5. 34:16 {Three Dippings during Baptism?} What are your thoughts on “Trine Immersion” during baptism, specifically three dippings? Is it justified in Matthew 28: 19? 6. 37:02 {Repentant but Still Rejected} I was rejected by my church because of my behavior, PTSD & my mouth. They didn’t excommunicate me but stopped talking to me/started ignoring me. I’ve repented, apologized, and begged but they still ignore me. It has left me feeling flawed & unloved. What would Scripture tell me about my situation? 7. 40:22 {Is God Deterministic?} If Jesus in the Old Testament was intentional by God, does that mean that God is sometimes deterministic? For example, did God orchestrate Joseph’s life? 8. 42:22 {How to “Build Up” One Another} What does “building others up” with your words really mean? Does it mean that you should compliment people and just say nice things to them? Does it mean more, or something entirely different? 9. 44:16 {Why Ask for Forgiveness?} If we are saved by faith alone, why are there so many prayers asking that our sins be forgiven, when by faith we know that they have been? Thank You 10. 45:09 {Should We Limit our Fun?} I read my Bible every day and pray, but I feel guilty when I engage in a hobby or have “fun.” Is there a limit to the amount of fun one can have in a day? 11. 45:42 {Jesus Just an Ordinary Prophet?} Why did Jesus refer to Himself as a prophet in Luke 13: 33 and not the Son of God? Wouldnt that be putting Himself on the same level as regular prophets when He was in fact elevated? 12. 48:51 {Life on Other Planets = Abiogenesis?} If basic organisms are discovered on other planets, would that prove abiogenesis and prove evolution? 13. 54:17 {Should we “Sin Boldly”?} Martin Luther has a quote that says “sin boldly.” I’ve heard he meant don’t be afraid of sinning and do so boldly knowing it has been paid for, but I feel that this is dangerous. Your thoughts? 14. 56:42 {Mortal & Venial Sins?} 1 John 5: 16-17 seems to support the Roman Catholic understanding of mortal and venial sins. Is that the proper interpretation of this verse, and if not, how should we understand sin and the death it causes? 15. 1:00:40 {Why Follow Any of the OT?} What would you say to the objection that “if we dont follow the old covenant anymore, why should we care about Leviticus 18”? 16. 1:05:31 {How to Rejoice and Weep With Others} Since both good and bad things happen in the body of Christ daily, how can we accurately practice Romans 12: 15? 17. 1:08:22 {Has the HS Been Left Out?} Why is the Holy Spirit not mentioned in the greetings of Paul, and why He is left out in such statements like 1 Corinthians 8:6? 18. 1:12:14 {The Granville Sharp’s Rule} How reliable is the Granville Sharps rule? Is it implemented outside of New Testament writings? 19. 1:13:38 {The “Secret Sauce” to Fasting} Please help me with how to fast. I am praying for a friend’s salvation and protection from some dark things. I know that’s not a lot of info, but I want to know if there is a secret sauce to fasting. 20. 1:18:07 {The Heartache of an Unbelieving Family} Im the only Christian in my whole biological family. How do I not despair at the fact that theyre all headed to Hell as it stands? It’s leading me to doubt the goodness of God. Helpful Links: Problems with Roman Catholic and Orthodox claims that they are the only Church (From Gavin Ortlund) https://youtu.be/5myQc93iswI?si=8cH7tiBrwz7EPVHI Ways that Moses is a prophetic picture of Christ https://youtu.be/mDmOI05npxU?si=rg8pKqigYIH6eZUB The Theology of the Holy Spirit https://www.youtube.com/live/28HVFJttJiQ?si=llPRyw6xN5_prKP9 Infant salvation and original sin https://www.youtube.com/live/ezwpmY73iTA?si=I7VP7oh0RcHCtqQP Grace EV Free - The fellowship I am part of https://graceevfree.org/ I’m Mike Winger and my goal is to help people think Biblically about everything. My website BibleThinker.org$