Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:37 {Conscience before the New Covenant?} Based on Jeremiah 31: 33-34, did people before the New Covenant not have a conscience (innate knowledge of God and the ability to know right from wrong as we do now)? Based on the radical changes that Jesus and the Church brought to the world, and God seemingly needing to give people constant special revelation in the OT, could there be a case for this? Could the need for the cycle of sin-judgement-repentance/cry for help-deliverance be connected to this? 2. 8:16 {Help for Maintaining a Godly Attitude} The Lord has blessed me tremendously in life. I love Him & want to please Him! But for some reason (& I have no excuse) I find it really hard to have a calm, grateful, God-honoring attitude. I'm easily irritated & find myself complaining about little things constantly, especially when I don't get my way or experience a minor inconvenience. I'm ashamed of this & don't want my attitude to be this way but I can't seem to change. 3. 12:31 {Covenant vs. Dispensational Theology} What's your thought on the reformed perspective of Covenant Theology vs. the dispensational view? 4. 15:46 {Jesus - “Forgive them, for they know not…”} Why did Jesus say “Forgive them, for they know not what they do” if Jesus knew they had to do it to save us at the cross? 5. 17:59 {About the Vanishing & Glass Seas - Revelation} In Revelation 21:1, it describes the "sea vanishing." Is this sea the same as the "sea of glass" in Revelation 4:6 where some have suggested it symbolizes the barrier that separated God from man? 6. 20:51 {Discussing Theology Without Focusing on Death} My 14 y.o. does not like the subject of death (her father/my husband died suddenly 4 years ago). How can I talk about salvation and other biblical things in a way that doesn’t make her anxious? 7. 23:37 {About the Paraclete} John 16:7 says Paraclete is the Holy Spirit, and 1 John 2:1 says it is Jesus Christ. I cannot believe this is a mistranslation, so what is 1 John 2:1 talking about? 8. 28:16 {Did Moses Write the Pentateuch?} Do we have evidence that Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible? My atheist friend is questioning this. 9. 31:14 {Does the Man Sin when an Abortion is Done?} Is it a sin for the man if a woman decides to get an abortion? With or without his consent (does that make a difference?) 10. 34:00 {Are We Obligated to Obey God’s Standards?} My friend asked me: If we didn't choose to exist or come into existence, why do we have to follow what God says or His "standards"? Why does He have standards anyways? How do I respond? 11. 37:45 {About the Covid Vaccine} How should Christians respond to the push to get the Covid vaccine (especially here in LA)? Is it our Christian duty to put others above ourselves, even if it betrays our own conscience? 12. 40:41 {About the Doctrine of Preservation} Does Matthew 5: 18 teach the doctrine of preservation? What are your thoughts on this doctrine? 13. 46:37 {About the Trinity & God’s Attributes} How can the three persons of the Trinity be distinct if they all have the same attributes (Omni-s) and their wills are the same? 14. 50:22 {Is Depression Ever a Sin Issue?} Is there ever a point where depression can be a sin issue? How should I view it in light of what Scripture says about worrying, while being charitable toward those who are struggling? 15. 54:23 {How to Evangelize at Work} What’s the best way to share the Gospel in the workplace? Is there a guide to sharing the Gospel that you keep to? 16. 56:56 {About Exodus 4 & Zipporah} Please explain Exodus 4: 20-26, especially Zipporah's part in it. 17. 1:02:46 {When Married Couples Disagree on Theology} What is your view of a husband and wife having differing opinions on eschatology or matters of salvation and particular biblical verses? Is it best to just agree to disagree? 18. 1:04:41 {Can a Person be Beyond Repentance?} Can someone be beyond repentance as Esau was? 19. 1:06:13 {Should our Faith Make Sense?} Is Christianity a faith that should make sense, or is it just having the faith to believe? How can we believe if one person interprets the Bible this way and another the other way? 20. 1:13:15 {Why did God Punish ALL Snakes?} Why did God punish all snakes for what Satan did in the Garden of Eden?
Dear @Sarah Zimmermann ! Thank You for all your work! May I ask why my question didn't make it yesterday, when it came in 10th? It was: "Q: Why are men attracted to many women sexually? Is that part of the fall or is it part of God's design?" Thank You so much for your reply! Blessings!
@@annipanna Hi Anna! I'm sorry your question wasn't able to be sent in yesterday. We begin taking questions right when Pastor Mike turns on his camera to begin the stream, but please know that there are many factors that go into which questions are sent in. We don't necessarily strictly take the first 20. I will skip over ones he has answered in the past, in order to help as many people as possible, and there are also times the chat glitches or shifts/skips around even though we wish it wouldn't. But we love that we're able to do these sessions every week now, and we hope you'll join us again soon! God bless ~Sarah
@@americarocks1776 Good morning! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~Sarah
Why did God punish ALL the snakes (Tho it was Satan himself caused Adam and Eve to sin not the Snake itself) The Book of Genesis accounts that not just SNAKES suffered from the CURSE [not precisely punished] but All animals, ALL IN THE EARTH. God is Holy, and His creation is holy--everything He created was holy, including the serpent. But, when Satan caused the earth to fall into sin, the whole earth suffered the consequences of sin; not just the serpent, not just every animal, not just Adam and Eve, but all in the earth, including their posterity, did suffer the terrible consequence of SIN. *Just a little additional *The Bible *Dexter Aldwin Perral *Ellen White
Mike, you mentioned your teaching on depression. About a year ago, I started sliding into a deep depression and decided to do something about it. I took my dog for a walk and listened to that teaching. It almost completely pulled me back from the edge of depression. Thank you for that. You make a difference in my life through your teaching in so many ways.
I like that. A good humorous use of humility, to demonstrate a good point. Because the planks are in our eyes, it is very difficult for us to actually know that they are there, as just by nature of their being there, they blind us from being able to see the truth. Having the humility to acknowledge that, even as a pastor, you may have some biases clouding your judgement, but that you earnestly desire to put God's truth over your own limitations in understanding of it.
For the second question. That works. I use to get frustrated a lot. I started praying for others instead of myself. That changed my attitude. Attitude change is probably one of the hardest molds to break. God has to be the reason for your attitude change. It’s a heart issue. God will start showing you how selfish you really are and how narcissistic we really are. We need an attitude adjustment and it’s not easy. But once you start not focusing on how the situation makes you feel, and you start processing instead of reacting you’ll find the peace that only God can bring. Having a sober mind. Hopefully this helps someone. I know this isn’t the easiest thing to digest. But we have to clearly look at ourselves and realize we are flawed. But in our imperfections Gods power is made perfect. Let him fill those imperfections and don’t feel bad for yourself because that too will discourage you to continue strong in your faith walk.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! 5 Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near [He is coming soon]. 6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. 7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. 9 Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you. Philippians 4:4-9 AMPC God Bless
@@jabaridavid1256 It's crazy that so many modern self-help books assert these same advices but by rephrasing without referring to God. There's a reason those books don't actually help.
I wanted to tell you that the advice you gave about replacing our more negative thoughts with a grateful mindset really works! I shifted my perspective towards thankfulness and it truly helped. You are a gifted pastor and I'm super thankful for you!
You are so right. I'm currently living in a very challenging country and one of the many things God has been teaching me through it is to quit my grumbling and focus on and give thanks for His blessings (temporal and eternal) or go completely batty! So much more peace with the new attitude. Yeah, I don't always agree with him, but Mike is definitely one of the best out there. A special blessing since, in over 8 years, I haven't been able to find a solid church here.
I’m so glad that Mike’s suggestion helped you! I really related to your situation and just added a comment with a few more Biblical suggestions, since my problem had become quite intractable! “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” also had a tidbit that helped me: that between the frustrating event and our reaction, there is a tiny space for making a CHOICE. I learned that was true! Of course, one can always change direction even after making the wrong choice initially, but it can be harder.
Thank you to the lady who asked the question about being irritated constantly, I'm in my 30s and I am currently battling this. I can't stand myself nearly everyday, perfect timing from God, praise Him!
I think its common for alot of people, was a really good question. Myself (woman in her 30s as well) included. Majorly. I actually was going to journal today because I'm just really kinda struggling these last couple days(ok.. maybe years). I've struggled with depression for many years, I know I have some "stinkin thinking" that I am learning to address in therapy, along with continued prayer. I also feel the need to fast more. In some ways I know God is working because there was some years there that I was really angry with God..the shakin my fist at God, God why did you allow this or that, God I don't feel your love, seems like you love everyone but me. Don't see purpose in me being here, dont think I matter at all, who really cares for me anyway. Hating myself, constantly feeling like a failure..it had gotten rough and I was completely spiraling and losing my faith in God and hope of better!!! Praise GOD that He preserved me& that He has taken me through and allowed me to see some better days. (Decided to write out my feelings b/c I want ppl who think like this and are afraid to address it know that it does get better and to turn to God instead of blaming Him) But LATELY LOL I've really had to fight to be grateful, to find reasons not to give up on family/children/myself/people..just feeling stressed and overwhelmed..even though I KNOW I'm blessed. Don't feel it all the time but I Know I am. Out loud reminders really do help. Things said out loud does have an effect, so if my daughter is getting on my nerves (just pray for me guys), instead of despising having to deal or being a parent (yep, said it..or I should say AFTER those feelings come) I say out loud to counter my thoughts at times..(complain, complain) BUT NEVER TBE LESS..Lord thank you for my daughter. Thank you that she is healthy. Thank you that she still has an ear to listen to what I'm saying. Thank you that she is responsible.. Thank you that she said ---&that really helped me at that time. Help me to love her more etc. It can calm you and put it into a better perspective that everything is not negative. Even just writing this at 3 in the morning I'm like Awwwh my baby(she not a baby but still) Praying for others, which is a process id "started to start" off every prayer with praise and first just go down my family, church etc and pray for someone other than me before ever talking about what I have going on cause that was my focus. Even in trying to find solutions to your problems all the time can make you focus on them too much. I need work on consistency, but this was helpful. Mike, since we are such a "feelings based" culture I would LOVE for you to do an in depth study on this& in applying biblical and practical knowledge of how we can combat this/balance this in a healthy way. Or maybe I'll try to to come early enough to submit it on a 20 questions. We all know that what we FEEL is often times a. Not whats "true" b. Not what we should chase, even though this humanism "follow your heart" Is EVERYWHERE..or ideas like the purpose of LIFE is to seek happiness, which I disagree with in theory but feel effects frm.. But feelings are powerful and they have there place as well. God has feelings, I have heard thats why we have feelings being made in His image. But often times the commandant to LOVE is command and not a feeling. So we think, how can we just love our neighbor..that is to say.. how can we command feelings of love like it's kinda thought about. I know that whatever the feeling is, we are still to obey God in action&pray about God changing our hearts and desires to be more toward Him(maybe I just answered by own question). And that we dont have to be joyful in everything right? Like I can not love changing diapers, or compromising/humbling myself as long as I do it right? Lol welp.. guess I did journal after all lol sorry guys, guess I needed to get it out. Sidenote the "plank" joke..hilarious!!! I use so many ()s lol
Mike, thank you for your hardwork and long hours preparing for the teachings you provide for us. It has helped me a lot and I know I am not alone in saying that. God bless you brother!! 🙏
Just listened to this amazing video, here are some tips for help with complaining, before I wake up and go to bed thank God for the day and being alive, when the thought of complaining comes to mind just let it pass by and don't pay attention to it takes practice this, start a gratitude journal as this enforces this habit, be around grateful people, also be real as well with your circumstances as well. Hope this helps
I don't see the book for question 2 listed, but I would add Good and Angry by David Powlison. Excellent, comprehensive, practical, and constructively merciful resource.
@Carly Friesen and @ItsFlawless Hi there! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~BibleThinker Team
I hope this blesses some... 🙏 I was 5 years of chronic illness! I was Semi Housebound, lost my health, job, finances and my fiance left me. I couldn't even look at electronic screen for 5 minutes, or hold a 10-minute conversation. But God did an amazing work. I now have a Christian Channel where I encourage people and show them what God did in my life and that there is hope for you also. ✝️🔥😊🙌🏼 *Keep believing even when it's hard* 🙏❤️🔥 *All things are possible with God*
I like you opinion regarding COVID and the pandemic.. I wouldn't expect you to answer questions about my plumbing problems either, but I do enjoy and appreciate you knowledge of God's Word..😁👍 Thanks for all you do.
Some time has passed on this video. Therefore I don’t know if you’ll see this comment. Question 11 seems kind of out there, but it was something that has weighed on my heart many times with depression. You speaking on this truly gave me a new perspective Mike! Our hearts are wicked and even the simplest things can make us have trouble. I often struggle as well wanting to know all of the answers to my questions. While being a new believer. This is impossible and on top of that. It takes time to read the Bible. Listening to these Q&A’s helps me stay strong in the faith even more. Thank you, Mike. Your ministry is truly a blessing.
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I love that neuroscience supports the biblical practice of changing thoughts! We build synaptic pathways based on thought patterns, so the more we think a certain way, the easier it is for us to think that way in the future, whether good or bad. So if we catch our thoughts and direct them differently, it helps us do it more easily in the future. It's hard and takes time and God's grace, but it really can rewire your brain, it seems.
People quote,”the joy of the Lord is your strength “, but i studied the verse in Nehemiah, and other places, and found that this kind of joy is a result of receiving a blessing from God. Something happened…then a person felt joy. Common sense. Trying to “make yourself feel something” is living a lie. Better to be honest with yourself and let God show you where the “depression” came from. We do not create “magical joy” by forcing feelings we do not have.
Bless the Lord. Thank you so much for you’re video on depression. I really needed it and it totally blessed me. Praise the Lord for your faithfulness to the Lord.
God bless you my brothers and sisters and hello Pastor Mike. Thank you for your Biblical clarity - it has blessed me. I just thought I would toss this into the discussion. In the United States we are a Constitutional republic. The Constitution itself created the branches to execute the purpose and limits of our governance. This type of document (which lays out the agreed upon rules) exists at both a state and federal level and actually IS the governing authority. This is why elected officials, the military, police and etc take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution and not the agencies or branches created by it. The 10th Amendment reads: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." I believe God literally gave us this form of governance (the Constitution rather than a King or Parliament or Caesar or etc.) as a blessing and I believe it is to this (the Constitution) that we are called to subject ourselves to in Romans. May you all be well this day and stay strong in the Lord.
I’d give a slightly different answer for the second question. I learned from my therapist you can complain. Because you need to acknowledge the feeling and respect it. (Repressing it will make it come back stronger.) BUT FOLLOW that with gratitude and asking God to work on your heart and circumstances. So you can say, “God, today sucks. My coworkers have screwed me over. This job makes me so angry. But God I am thankful I have this job. And give me the love and patience for my coworkers I need, but also the courage to stand up to them when necessary, so I don’t harbor resentment.” Something like that.
Yes my therapist says something similar. I think its helpful (like you say) as long as your following up with gratitude and you don't just stay there in that place and wallow and find deeper reasons for how much is sucks etc and that just makes the cycle continue(like I can). Trying learn HOW to let things go is& "get over it"..is an interesting process lol y'all pray for me!
@@ms.trinaq.2612 yeah. I mean, I’m not gonna say EVERY negative thought has to be followed with praise. God’s tough. He can take it if you have to yell. Express anger. Say, “God, I’m mad you let that happen.” As long as that’s not the overall habit. That’s when it becomes a problem. But in general, better to open up the line of communication between you and God by expressing stress, than to hold it inside and brew. Then it becomes a feeling that becomes the norm and forms a habit of anger.
Tell kids the truth about death and life. I had read thirteen different Bibles by the time I was 8. I have never been afraid of death. My mom and I talked about her death many, many times and though when they die it makes you miss them, it doesn't make you fall apart. Both my parents are dead so I can speak to it. Death is a part of life. Everything dies and we are dieing when we are born.
Deat Mike I absolutely love your teachings and videos. I learned so much from them. I just do not appreciate your answer towards vaccines. I think it is a Rom 14 issue and everyone must make a decision according to their conscience. So it is not the right Christian, civil thing to get it. The right Christian thing to do, is to let people decide for themselves, based on the information they gathered. I would love you to clatify this, because as you said you have a huge influence on other people. Lots of love
In fairness to Mike, he wasn't giving the answer, "You should take the vaccine because it's the Christian thing to do." That was what he wasn't saying for everybody else. He was saying that for him, that is his attitude toward it. He didn't want to give an answer to the question for what everyone else should do. Personally, I believe it's up to the individual like you pointed out. Romans 14 is a fantastic scripture for this subject. I hope this makes sense. Blessings.
I agree with you on this, if you have a chance, Owen Strachan went into a much deeper theological response to vaccine and mask mandates and the Christian response. His podcast is called “The Antithesis” and it’s the 2 most recent episodes. He discuses the “love your neighbor” and submission to government aspects, how people twist those scriptures on these matters and the instances of when a Christian should consider not submitting to authority on these matters. Highly recommend a listen for anyone who wants to consider a greater understanding of this matter.
For the person in question 2, it could be there is something else underlying like anxiety. Several CBT practices are helpful with that (as is practicing gratitude like Mike said!) Just wanted to recommend the youtube channel Therapy in a Nutshell if that's something they think could be causing the "short fuse." Or, well, therapy in general. It's blessed me tremendously.
Regarding Q5: Rev. 21, as I understand it, actually talks about the fact, that the new earth will not have sea (or ocean). Which totally makes sense, if you keep in mind, that there was a global flood in Noah's days on the first (current) earth. On the second earth is no event, in which God lowers the ground and raises up the mountains, that the water can accumulation there.
I also believe a man is not responsible for an abortion if he doesn't know about it. I know a guy who's (now ex) wife had an abortion without even informing him that she was pregnant. He now feels really guilty, but in no way is it his fault, since he didn't even have any knowledge of the child in the first place. If he had known and allowed her to go through with it without attempting to stop her, that would be a different story.
On the issue of obedience to God and asking to be created, I would answer my friend that it is similar to the child saying the same thing to a parent. Why do I have to obey you (my parent), I didn’t ask to be born! Literally nobody has ever asked to be born, as you’ve pointed out m that’s impossible. It’s an irrational, childish excuse for lack or responsibility. On some level we all want to not have responsibility, but we actually know that we do.
Okay, I am barely on question 2 and had to pause because I relate so much to this person. I am 31 and deal with the same problem. I just get so angry at even the most minor of circumstances. I have my plan and I hate when something or someone throws a kink into it. Almost as if i subconsciously idolize my routine/plan. Ugh. Looking forward to his answer…
My experience in a nutshell. I'm 46 & I'm learning we are body, mind & spirit. We have a responsibility to take care of all 3. This was a trust issue for me, I feared (in a bad way)God more than I think is loving, good or trustworthy. Also, I was not capturing my thoughts(mind management) and I was feeding my body the SAD so my hormones, vitamin & minerals levels were not good. God Bless💛
53:39 We respond to the depression feelings then we are going to commit sin. It does not matter what happens to us but how we respond to it. 1Corinthians 10:13
Genesis 2:9 KJV. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowlegde of good and evil. So this awnsers the first question to right? They had a conscience after eating the fruit? Blessings on your great work Mike Winger!😁
I really feel crabby tonight, too. A book that really helps me get back on track, is the “One Day At A Time,” daily affirmation book for the 12-step program called Al-Anon. I read it for Christian principles and “take what i like and leave the rest”.😊
Thank you Mike hey this is for that thirty-year-old doesn't feel gratitude or great advice I find a lot of 30 something year olds that can't look up and see that God is an amazing painter that he has blessed us so amazingly that we don't have kind words for each other and I was recently snapped in half for making a baby blanket and getting a thank you for it because well you don't need a thank you for everything we are living in a very ungrateful me centered world and I find it a lot in a particular age of people I don't know if this is a phenomenon or not but it is caused me to pray for them they're very short-tempered and most of them are going to a Jesus is a genie Church I just have come to pray for them to grow older and be able to look up and see the glory that God has given giving us in the sunset in the sunrise in our children and just be able to say thank you to someone thank you Mike for all your hard work you are amazing thank you Lord for giving us Mike
Question #2 at 9:33 - Mat 12:34 "for the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart". It's always an appropriate exercise to listen to what comes out of our own mouths. Give's a clear picture into the heart - our desire and motive center. If you hear a lot of complaining, anger, etc .... a 'heart re-tune' is in order. Seek the LORD to re-tune your heart - you can't change your heart on your own. It's a God thing: Ez 36:26. It's not instant, it's gonna take time.
I have to agree about the Bible for young people… I was reading through the entire Bible from 7 yrs old and in my youth definitely heard of certain things first in the Bible… although I can also say I just vaguely read what I didn’t understand and didn’t get overly curious until later. (Sadly for me, I couldn’t talk to my folks about that, so maybe open communication with kids is really the most important part if you do want them to read through the Bible.)
I’m a new Christian and so very grateful for the teaching you provide! Short of logging in during your live broadcasts, (I’m disabled and that would be a feat) is there a way to submit questions ahead of time?
Q11: "Placing others above ourselves" (or the more common variant, "love your neighbor") *never* requires that we sin, and if we have serious moral doubts about taking the shot, we sin by so doing (Rom 14:23)--leaving aside the question of whether taking the shot is actually, inherently, sinful. Separately, if you have serious doubts about the safety or effectiveness of the shot, it's reasonable to question how much it "loves your neighbor" to get it.
Except that there are hospitals right now in FL & AR & TX that have no empty beds because they are overrun with Covid patients. And nearly all of those patients are unvaxxed. Yes, you can still get Covid after getting vaxxed. But you are MUCH less likely to catch it & if you do, you will usually have zero-to-mild symptoms. That's how the vax works, it protects you by causing your body to make antibodies to protect you if you get exposed to the live Covid virus later on. So loving your neighbor is expressed by getting the shot when you have no medical reason not to. It means you won't end up taking up a hospital bed that a car crash victim, a heat attack victim, a woman in premature labor, may need. THAT is the "love thy neighbor" aspect of the Covid vax. And every time Covid infects someone new, it mutates, that's what viruses do. If it gets to mutate enough times, it could become a super virus that scientists may not be able to invent a vax for. Then what dowe do? The Covid vax is no more "sinful" than the Small Pox or Polio shots were. We beat both those pandemics because 99% of EVERYONE across the planet got vaxxed. If you attended a public school or sent your kids to one, they had to get multiple shots in order to start classes. Nobody thinks the MMR vax their kids get is "evil". Why should Covid be any different?
@@freedomfighter4990 You've really ignored my point, which is (for the sake of clarity) that *if* you have serious moral qualms about taking the shot, you sin if you take it anyway. That remains the case, regardless of why you think it's wrong or how reasonable your belief is. And yes, plenty of people (though I am not among them) believe the MMR or other vaccines are evil; plenty more people believe that the purported COVID vaccines are sufficiently different that they're quite justified in responding differently. But yes--if you're convinced of the long-term safety and effectiveness of the shot, *and* you're not aware of any other morally-relevant issues (like using cells from murdered babies in its development or production) that would give you pause, *and* you think that "you'll still be able to get and spread the disease, but it probably won't be quite as bad" is enough of a reason to get the shot, then yes, you should probably get the shot. But if you aren't convinced of its long-term safety or effectiveness (and since zero data exists on either of these questions, I think it'd be hard to be rationally convinced of either), the Sixth Commandment weighs heavily *against* taking the shot--injecting your body with substances of unknown safety isn't generally productive of long and healthy life. If you believe cells from murdered babies were used in its development or production, you need first to ascertain whether that is true, and second to determine what effect that should have on your decision. But I'm sure wondering why we tore down all those COVID hospitals we built last year...
Bethany88, in regard to your question about Moses writing the Pentateuch, Timothy Mahoney made an excellent documentary about it called Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy.
Mike, you answer questions like the one at 37:00 as of the questioner beloved God is good and trusts him. Many times, these questions come from a place of wanting to know that God is trustworthy. You answer in a way that assumes they agree that God is good and perfect. That may not necessarily be the case, and I think a better way to answer the question is to show how God is in fact good and trustworthy in everything he does
Lol! This came across as blasphemy at first glance, but made more sense after giving it more thought. May be better said as "God is the real never-ending story." 😜
It’s pretty distressing that Pastor Mike couldn’t really answer the question about the trinity and seemed to say that Christ only had one will. If I misunderstood please forgive me but Christology and Trinitarian theology are pretty important.
🥰 the cat! ❤ About COVID, a friend of mine lost her sister 2 years ago after her sister’s husband told her not to get the vaccine. She contracted COVID & died 2 days after he told her that. Also, my husband’s cousin refused the vaccine, contracted COVID & died 4 days later. The COVID vaccines should never have been about politics or people’s beliefs. It’s about public health. Period.
MOX!! My cat Luke looked just like her except his hair was light gray and black. That was my buddy. I miss luke. Man. It was like he'd talk to me with That little half meow half purr. Lol. Tell me i aint the only one had a cat that did that lol
They have memory of fear-It could be learned through tv, experience, anxiety of something that could be harmful but in trying to teach it people just dont listen, unless there is a treat.
@23:45 That’s an excellent question and observation. It deserved a far better explanation. In the 5 times that you mention you neglect to teach that the helpers are distinguished by who sends them. John 14 refers to both a helper and “another helper”. it doesn’t appear you are familiar with this concept or it’s purpose. To think biblically you would need to address verse 18 where Christ promises not to leave us comfortless saying _I will come to you_ Read verse 12, 13, 14, 15 and then see that in verse 16 Christ is giving the roadmap to receive the personal companionship of “another comforter” which is Savior Himself. Its one of the most powerful promises in the New Testament. Its clear that its not well understood in modern christianity. Christ promises in verse 21, again - so that its not so confusing, that He will manifest himself to that person that loveth Him and keep His commandments. Big missed opportunity here.
Q: Is the idea that the Spring feast days represent/ would align with Jesus’ first coming and the Fall feast days representing/ align with Jesus’ second coming a modern idea or an Old Testament/2nd temple Jewish idea?
Moxie was running around growling at all the other cats huh...Sooo I guess you could say she has a lot of Moxie??? Eh eh (sorry it’s a dad joke but I hope Mike will appreciate it)
Dear Sir, I have some doubts about God. Hope you find time to clear my doubts. 1. God is understood to be in a state of perfect bliss by default (He hasn't worked hard for it). So, why did he create a universe which lacks this blissful state?? Stones, plants, animals, humans are not in this blissful state naturally. So, why did He create such inferior things/entities/universe? I think this is not a good thing to do. 2. Some, people point out that in the case of humans, we have been given the free will and we have to reach up to God by our own free will be choosing the good deeds and then we will also possess this bliss. But, I think that God also has free will and He never chooses wrong. So, why not give the same kind of free will to humans that they also never choose wrong? Why create something inferior and then say to them that now you should try to become superior?? If God wanted to create beings other than Himself, He should have created them in a perfect manner, just like Himself. Then, there would have been no need/obligation for improvement because everything had been perfect already (Just like God Himself). Some people say creating perfect human beings would be like God creating copies of Himself. I think that creating perfect sentient copies is much better than creating inferior entities and then telling those inferior entities to become superior by working hard for Goodness. Again, we should remember that God hasn't worked hard for His goodness/greatness. So, why expect striving/hardwork from others when you yourself have something by default?? I Hope you will help me. Warm Regards. Dr. Deepak Kapur India
for the last question this mgiht be mixing metaphors but I've always fancied the idea that Satan is a if not the dragon, since a dragon is a type of serpent, as revelation describes, just one without feet now,
Loved your answer about Moses writing the Pentateuch (choosing your battles when debating people). I've seen people argue with JWs about Hell being eternal for hours. They'll finally prove their point (thereby ruining the relationship), and the JW still believes Jesus is the first creation of Jehovah. What was gained? Keep doing what you're doing.
This is out there but I am curious if you have any studies on the johannine comma. I've searched all over and the sides remain torn. There was a tear between arianism and people who believed the trinity. These verses are said they should be removed but is it historically verifiable or is it to preserve an ideology that the trinity has no form support? I believe in the trinity so this is why I feel it's important, it is just a complex study to tear through so I'm at a loss. You may not see this comment but I was kinda just taking a chance because I do respect the efforts you put into study and I try to do the same. I'm just not sure where to go from here.
Q4: You said that "Jesus populates heaven with people who hated him." When you use the word "populate", that gives the impression that most, if not all, the people there hated Jesus at one time. I don't see that as being the case. Maybe, most people were "indifferent" to Jesus at one point in their lives, but I think that a relatively few people in heaven ever hated him.
Hey Mike, i know I’m late but I’m hoping you see this. I’ve been going through my beliefs lately and one of the things that i hold true, ive been struggling to affirm or find false. I believe and have been taught that we are all born into sin and part of the reason that is why all men lean sinful without God. Of course it comes from the fall of Adam and Eve and all that jazz. What do you think? Are we all born into sin/born corrupt and sinful?
Born "into sin"? Not sure what that is supposed to mean, but no. Born corrupt? Definitely. Born sinful? No, we are not born "with sin". The "sinful nature" that we have because of Adam means that some of our desires (well, quite a few of them) are conflicting with God's holiness. While we are not born with sin (meaning that babies who don't have any understanding of morals yet haven't sinned yet) we will sin as soon as we can willfully make decisions. Because of our nature we will make decisions that are wrong before God. In short: The sinful nature is not sin itself, but it causes you to sin. It is the corruptness of mankind.
Hi John! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~BibleThinker Team
40:00 It was clear that they were lying about the jab early on, and now we have officials admitting they never tested to see if it stopped transmission even though that was one of the main reasons they pushed to take it, there is evidence they manipulated their trials to hide the negative effects in order to claim it was safe, we see now there are hear and clot issues stemming from it and there's evidence they knew about this while claiming it was safe even saying it was safe for kids when they knew young boys were the most at risk for side effects. Never feel obligated to take an experimental medication. Medications are recalled every day that spend a decade being researched and tested. You have as much moral obligation to take a medication that has 3 months of research and development as you do to drink a barrel of toxic waste. There's a good chance it will have the same outcome.
I don’t see it listed yet either. I hope he comes back to make the note of it! Edit to add: It does remind me of “Unoffendable” by Brant Hanson. LOVE that book!
@@mosart7025 Yes. It does. Book Description: It turns out giving up your “right” to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It’s a radical, provocative idea: We’re not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own “righteous anger” is a myth. It is the number one problem in our societies today and, as Dallas Willard says, Christians have not been taught out of it. But what if Christians were the most unoffendable people on the planet? In Unoffendable you will find concrete, practical ways to live life with less stress, including: Adjusting your expectations to fit human nature Replacing perpetual anger with refreshing humility and gratitude Embracing forgiveness and beginning to love others in unexpected ways In a humorous and conversational style, Unoffendable seeks to lift religious burdens from our backs and allow us to experience the joy of gratitude, perhaps for the first time, every single day of our lives-flourishing the way God intended.
Hi there! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~BibleThinker Team
For the Last question mentioned… why did Satan Punish ALL snakes? (Tho it was Satan) (God seemed abuse all Snakes) Genesis accounts that 1. Not just snakes were cursed. [not precisely punished] The earth was cursed! Snakes, all animals, Humanity, Forests, Plants… All. Bottom line is that the result of sin is death to all. 2. But let us not forget that GOD’s RESTORATION plan is for all of us. Eternal life! All of THIS serves a lesson for all of us what sin is and how it results.
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Introduction
1. 0:37 {Conscience before the New Covenant?} Based on Jeremiah 31: 33-34, did people before the New Covenant not have a conscience (innate knowledge of God and the ability to know right from wrong as we do now)? Based on the radical changes that Jesus and the Church brought to the world, and God seemingly needing to give people constant special revelation in the OT, could there be a case for this? Could the need for the cycle of sin-judgement-repentance/cry for help-deliverance be connected to this?
2. 8:16 {Help for Maintaining a Godly Attitude} The Lord has blessed me tremendously in life. I love Him & want to please Him! But for some reason (& I have no excuse) I find it really hard to have a calm, grateful, God-honoring attitude. I'm easily irritated & find myself complaining about little things constantly, especially when I don't get my way or experience a minor inconvenience. I'm ashamed of this & don't want my attitude to be this way but I can't seem to change.
3. 12:31 {Covenant vs. Dispensational Theology} What's your thought on the reformed perspective of Covenant Theology vs. the dispensational view?
4. 15:46 {Jesus - “Forgive them, for they know not…”} Why did Jesus say “Forgive them, for they know not what they do” if Jesus knew they had to do it to save us at the cross?
5. 17:59 {About the Vanishing & Glass Seas - Revelation} In Revelation 21:1, it describes the "sea vanishing." Is this sea the same as the "sea of glass" in Revelation 4:6 where some have suggested it symbolizes the barrier that separated God from man?
6. 20:51 {Discussing Theology Without Focusing on Death} My 14 y.o. does not like the subject of death (her father/my husband died suddenly 4 years ago). How can I talk about salvation and other biblical things in a way that doesn’t make her anxious?
7. 23:37 {About the Paraclete} John 16:7 says Paraclete is the Holy Spirit, and 1 John 2:1 says it is Jesus Christ. I cannot believe this is a mistranslation, so what is 1 John 2:1 talking about?
8. 28:16 {Did Moses Write the Pentateuch?} Do we have evidence that Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible? My atheist friend is questioning this.
9. 31:14 {Does the Man Sin when an Abortion is Done?} Is it a sin for the man if a woman decides to get an abortion? With or without his consent (does that make a difference?)
10. 34:00 {Are We Obligated to Obey God’s Standards?} My friend asked me: If we didn't choose to exist or come into existence, why do we have to follow what God says or His "standards"? Why does He have standards anyways? How do I respond?
11. 37:45 {About the Covid Vaccine} How should Christians respond to the push to get the Covid vaccine (especially here in LA)? Is it our Christian duty to put others above ourselves, even if it betrays our own conscience?
12. 40:41 {About the Doctrine of Preservation} Does Matthew 5: 18 teach the doctrine of preservation? What are your thoughts on this doctrine?
13. 46:37 {About the Trinity & God’s Attributes} How can the three persons of the Trinity be distinct if they all have the same attributes (Omni-s) and their wills are the same?
14. 50:22 {Is Depression Ever a Sin Issue?} Is there ever a point where depression can be a sin issue? How should I view it in light of what Scripture says about worrying, while being charitable toward those who are struggling?
15. 54:23 {How to Evangelize at Work} What’s the best way to share the Gospel in the workplace? Is there a guide to sharing the Gospel that you keep to?
16. 56:56 {About Exodus 4 & Zipporah} Please explain Exodus 4: 20-26, especially Zipporah's part in it.
17. 1:02:46 {When Married Couples Disagree on Theology} What is your view of a husband and wife having differing opinions on eschatology or matters of salvation and particular biblical verses? Is it best to just agree to disagree?
18. 1:04:41 {Can a Person be Beyond Repentance?} Can someone be beyond repentance as Esau was?
19. 1:06:13 {Should our Faith Make Sense?} Is Christianity a faith that should make sense, or is it just having the faith to believe? How can we believe if one person interprets the Bible this way and another the other way?
20. 1:13:15 {Why did God Punish ALL Snakes?} Why did God punish all snakes for what Satan did in the Garden of Eden?
Dear @Sarah Zimmermann ! Thank You for all your work! May I ask why my question didn't make it yesterday, when it came in 10th? It was: "Q: Why are men attracted to many women sexually? Is that part of the fall or is it part of God's design?"
Thank You so much for your reply!
Blessings!
@@annipanna Hi Anna! I'm sorry your question wasn't able to be sent in yesterday. We begin taking questions right when Pastor Mike turns on his camera to begin the stream, but please know that there are many factors that go into which questions are sent in. We don't necessarily strictly take the first 20. I will skip over ones he has answered in the past, in order to help as many people as possible, and there are also times the chat glitches or shifts/skips around even though we wish it wouldn't. But we love that we're able to do these sessions every week now, and we hope you'll join us again soon! God bless ~Sarah
@@americarocks1776 Good morning! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~Sarah
Why did God punish ALL the snakes (Tho it was Satan himself caused Adam and Eve to sin not the Snake itself)
The Book of Genesis accounts that not just SNAKES suffered from the CURSE [not precisely punished] but All animals, ALL IN THE EARTH.
God is Holy, and His creation is holy--everything He created was holy, including the serpent. But, when Satan caused the earth to fall into sin, the whole earth suffered the consequences of sin; not just the serpent, not just every animal, not just Adam and Eve, but all in the earth, including their posterity, did suffer the terrible consequence of SIN.
*Just a little additional
*The Bible
*Dexter Aldwin Perral
*Ellen White
Anger is a Choice is a good book for cranky people like me!
Mike, you mentioned your teaching on depression. About a year ago, I started sliding into a deep depression and decided to do something about it. I took my dog for a walk and listened to that teaching. It almost completely pulled me back from the edge of depression. Thank you for that. You make a difference in my life through your teaching in so many ways.
Praise God!!! ❤️
What is the title of that video? Thx. Glad you are feeling better.
@@nykka3 "Biblical Tools for Dealing with Sadness and Depression" and there's also one called "Stressed out? Biblical Help that's Not a Cliche"
That’s great!!!
"I hope it's not a plank" (37:45) - funniest thing I've heard in ages! Thanks Mike :)
Yes, made me laugh out loud too 😂
I like that. A good humorous use of humility, to demonstrate a good point. Because the planks are in our eyes, it is very difficult for us to actually know that they are there, as just by nature of their being there, they blind us from being able to see the truth. Having the humility to acknowledge that, even as a pastor, you may have some biases clouding your judgement, but that you earnestly desire to put God's truth over your own limitations in understanding of it.
Hahaha I missed that! Hilarious.
Love it 😂
For the second question. That works. I use to get frustrated a lot. I started praying for others instead of myself. That changed my attitude. Attitude change is probably one of the hardest molds to break. God has to be the reason for your attitude change. It’s a heart issue. God will start showing you how selfish you really are and how narcissistic we really are. We need an attitude adjustment and it’s not easy. But once you start not focusing on how the situation makes you feel, and you start processing instead of reacting you’ll find the peace that only God can bring. Having a sober mind. Hopefully this helps someone. I know this isn’t the easiest thing to digest. But we have to clearly look at ourselves and realize we are flawed. But in our imperfections Gods power is made perfect. Let him fill those imperfections and don’t feel bad for yourself because that too will discourage you to continue strong in your faith walk.
That's a great comment and so true.
Love this sharing of what you have learned and it’s encouraging word for God people. Thank you ♥️
4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!
5 Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near [He is coming soon].
6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
9 Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you.
Philippians 4:4-9 AMPC
God Bless
@@jabaridavid1256 It's crazy that so many modern self-help books assert these same advices but by rephrasing without referring to God. There's a reason those books don't actually help.
I wanted to tell you that the advice you gave about replacing our more negative thoughts with a grateful mindset really works! I shifted my perspective towards thankfulness and it truly helped. You are a gifted pastor and I'm super thankful for you!
I will have to start a grateful mind to cast out my negative & painful thoughts. Thanks for being a witness.
You are so right. I'm currently living in a very challenging country and one of the many things God has been teaching me through it is to quit my grumbling and focus on and give thanks for His blessings (temporal and eternal) or go completely batty! So much more peace with the new attitude. Yeah, I don't always agree with him, but Mike is definitely one of the best out there. A special blessing since, in over 8 years, I haven't been able to find a solid church here.
I’m so glad that Mike’s suggestion helped you! I really related to your situation and just added a comment with a few more Biblical suggestions, since my problem had become quite intractable! “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” also had a tidbit that helped me: that between the frustrating event and our reaction, there is a tiny space for making a CHOICE. I learned that was true! Of course, one can always change direction even after making the wrong choice initially, but it can be harder.
My therapist often tells me this. I didn’t know how to apply it with the Bible. I’m glad he touched on this and gave me an even greater perspective!
"This is how I protect you from me..."
Wise words sir, and a humble attitude.
Thank you to the lady who asked the question about being irritated constantly, I'm in my 30s and I am currently battling this. I can't stand myself nearly everyday, perfect timing from God, praise Him!
I think its common for alot of people, was a really good question. Myself (woman in her 30s as well) included. Majorly.
I actually was going to journal today because I'm just really kinda struggling these last couple days(ok.. maybe years). I've struggled with depression for many years, I know I have some "stinkin thinking" that I am learning to address in therapy, along with continued prayer. I also feel the need to fast more.
In some ways I know God is working because there was some years there that I was really angry with God..the shakin my fist at God, God why did you allow this or that, God I don't feel your love, seems like you love everyone but me. Don't see purpose in me being here, dont think I matter at all, who really cares for me anyway. Hating myself, constantly feeling like a failure..it had gotten rough and I was completely spiraling and losing my faith in God and hope of better!!! Praise GOD that He preserved me& that He has taken me through and allowed me to see some better days. (Decided to write out my feelings b/c I want ppl who think like this and are afraid to address it know that it does get better and to turn to God instead of blaming Him)
But LATELY LOL I've really had to fight to be grateful, to find reasons not to give up on family/children/myself/people..just feeling stressed and overwhelmed..even though I KNOW I'm blessed. Don't feel it all the time but I Know I am.
Out loud reminders really do help. Things said out loud does have an effect, so if my daughter is getting on my nerves (just pray for me guys), instead of despising having to deal or being a parent (yep, said it..or I should say AFTER those feelings come) I say out loud to counter my thoughts at times..(complain, complain) BUT NEVER TBE LESS..Lord thank you for my daughter. Thank you that she is healthy. Thank you that she still has an ear to listen to what I'm saying. Thank you that she is responsible.. Thank you that she said ---&that really helped me at that time. Help me to love her more etc. It can calm you and put it into a better perspective that everything is not negative. Even just writing this at 3 in the morning I'm like Awwwh my baby(she not a baby but still)
Praying for others, which is a process id "started to start" off every prayer with praise and first just go down my family, church etc and pray for someone other than me before ever talking about what I have going on cause that was my focus. Even in trying to find solutions to your problems all the time can make you focus on them too much. I need work on consistency, but this was helpful.
Mike, since we are such a "feelings based" culture I would LOVE for you to do an in depth study on this& in applying biblical and practical knowledge of how we can combat this/balance this in a healthy way. Or maybe I'll try to to come early enough to submit it on a 20 questions. We all know that what we FEEL is often times a. Not whats "true" b. Not what we should chase, even though this humanism "follow your heart" Is EVERYWHERE..or ideas like the purpose of LIFE is to seek happiness, which I disagree with in theory but feel effects frm.. But feelings are powerful and they have there place as well. God has feelings, I have heard thats why we have feelings being made in His image. But often times the commandant to LOVE is command and not a feeling. So we think, how can we just love our neighbor..that is to say.. how can we command feelings of love like it's kinda thought about. I know that whatever the feeling is, we are still to obey God in action&pray about God changing our hearts and desires to be more toward Him(maybe I just answered by own question). And that we dont have to be joyful in everything right? Like I can not love changing diapers, or compromising/humbling myself as long as I do it right?
Lol welp.. guess I did journal after all lol sorry guys, guess I needed to get it out.
Sidenote the "plank" joke..hilarious!!!
I use so many ()s lol
Mike, thank you for your hardwork and long hours preparing for the teachings you provide for us. It has helped me a lot and I know I am not alone in saying that. God bless you brother!! 🙏
Amen! So very grateful!
Love the honesty about lack of knowledge about COVID-19
Most people in religious fields can’t be that honest. I have hope for Mike
I just listened to this and had the same comment you did.
' an attitude of gratitude ' needs to be my new motto .
Thanks Pastor and God bless
Gilly wife of Mark
Just listened to this amazing video, here are some tips for help with complaining, before I wake up and go to bed thank God for the day and being alive, when the thought of complaining comes to mind just let it pass by and don't pay attention to it takes practice this, start a gratitude journal as this enforces this habit, be around grateful people, also be real as well with your circumstances as well. Hope this helps
“There’s something in my eye… I hope it’s not a plank” 😂😂😂
I love these Q&A Pastor Mike 👍🏼🙌🏼
I don't see the book for question 2 listed, but I would add Good and Angry by David Powlison. Excellent, comprehensive, practical, and constructively merciful resource.
I was looking in the comments for the book as well. Thank you for the reccomandation
@Carly Friesen and @ItsFlawless Hi there! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~BibleThinker Team
I like your comments about "shaking your fist at God". I've done that thing and between me and God, guess which one of us had screwed up?
I’ve been there too man. You ain’t alone.
I hope this blesses some... 🙏
I was 5 years of chronic illness! I was Semi Housebound, lost my health, job, finances and my fiance left me. I couldn't even look at electronic screen for 5 minutes, or hold a 10-minute conversation.
But God did an amazing work.
I now have a Christian Channel where I encourage people and show them what God did in my life and that there is hope for you also. ✝️🔥😊🙌🏼
*Keep believing even when it's hard* 🙏❤️🔥
*All things are possible with God*
I see you in all Christian channels that I'm subscribed to.. keep doin what your doin, for the glory of the Lord.
God bless
@@zoelle3593 bless you friend! Feel free to check out Lion of Fire Ministries if you like.
Thanks for the encouragement!!
@@lionoffireministries sure thing.. I will do that.
👍
I like you opinion regarding COVID and the pandemic..
I wouldn't expect you to answer questions about my plumbing problems either, but I do enjoy and appreciate you knowledge of God's Word..😁👍
Thanks for all you do.
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Question 11 seems kind of out there, but it was something that has weighed on my heart many times with depression. You speaking on this truly gave me a new perspective Mike! Our hearts are wicked and even the simplest things can make us have trouble. I often struggle as well wanting to know all of the answers to my questions. While being a new believer. This is impossible and on top of that. It takes time to read the Bible. Listening to these Q&A’s helps me stay strong in the faith even more. Thank you, Mike. Your ministry is truly a blessing.
Itssss ya pastor... itssss ya Brother.... itssss the winnnng mannn... ... MIKE (mike mike ike)...... WINGerrrrr!! Gottat get that echo in lol. You're awesome pastor mike!!
I LOVE Moxie, thx for giving this cat lover a “fix”😻😺😼😻
I love that neuroscience supports the biblical practice of changing thoughts! We build synaptic pathways based on thought patterns, so the more we think a certain way, the easier it is for us to think that way in the future, whether good or bad. So if we catch our thoughts and direct them differently, it helps us do it more easily in the future. It's hard and takes time and God's grace, but it really can rewire your brain, it seems.
Cool shirt!
People quote,”the joy of the Lord is your strength “, but i studied the verse in Nehemiah, and other places, and found that this kind of joy is a result of receiving a blessing from God. Something happened…then a person felt joy. Common sense. Trying to “make yourself feel something” is living a lie. Better to be honest with yourself and let God show you where the “depression” came from. We do not create “magical joy” by forcing feelings we do not have.
Wow! So many “ah-ha” moments of clarity just in your answer to the 1st question! Thank you for serving others in this way. 💜
Bless the Lord. Thank you so much for you’re video on depression. I really needed it and it totally blessed me. Praise the Lord for your faithfulness to the Lord.
God bless you my brothers and sisters and hello Pastor Mike. Thank you for your Biblical clarity - it has blessed me. I just thought I would toss this into the discussion. In the United States we are a Constitutional republic. The Constitution itself created the branches to execute the purpose and limits of our governance. This type of document (which lays out the agreed upon rules) exists at both a state and federal level and actually IS the governing authority. This is why elected officials, the military, police and etc take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution and not the agencies or branches created by it. The 10th Amendment reads: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." I believe God literally gave us this form of governance (the Constitution rather than a King or Parliament or Caesar or etc.) as a blessing and I believe it is to this (the Constitution) that we are called to subject ourselves to in Romans. May you all be well this day and stay strong in the Lord.
You rock Mike. Seriously love what you do for your ministry
Thank you so much pastor mike🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’d give a slightly different answer for the second question. I learned from my therapist you can complain. Because you need to acknowledge the feeling and respect it. (Repressing it will make it come back stronger.) BUT FOLLOW that with gratitude and asking God to work on your heart and circumstances. So you can say, “God, today sucks. My coworkers have screwed me over. This job makes me so angry. But God I am thankful I have this job. And give me the love and patience for my coworkers I need, but also the courage to stand up to them when necessary, so I don’t harbor resentment.”
Something like that.
Yes my therapist says something similar. I think its helpful (like you say) as long as your following up with gratitude and you don't just stay there in that place and wallow and find deeper reasons for how much is sucks etc and that just makes the cycle continue(like I can). Trying learn HOW to let things go is& "get over it"..is an interesting process lol y'all pray for me!
@@ms.trinaq.2612 yeah. I mean, I’m not gonna say EVERY negative thought has to be followed with praise. God’s tough. He can take it if you have to yell. Express anger. Say, “God, I’m mad you let that happen.” As long as that’s not the overall habit. That’s when it becomes a problem. But in general, better to open up the line of communication between you and God by expressing stress, than to hold it inside and brew. Then it becomes a feeling that becomes the norm and forms a habit of anger.
"I hope it's not a plank" had me rolling. Thanks Mike
Thank you pastor Mike!! What a blessing you are🙏🏻 may God bless you!
51:58 Joy is chosen Galatians 5:22 and happiness is happenstance
Some people have a SEARED conscience. They keep ignoring it till they no longer hear it. That's very dangerous.
Tell kids the truth about death and life. I had read thirteen different Bibles by the time I was 8. I have never been afraid of death. My mom and I talked about her death many, many times and though when they die it makes you miss them, it doesn't make you fall apart. Both my parents are dead so I can speak to it. Death is a part of life. Everything dies and we are dieing when we are born.
Nod to Falcor! Way to go Pastor Mike!
Awh!! I always love seeing Moxie! Blessing to you pastor Mike and your ministry! I always learn something new, thx!
People get those headaches every... day?! I feel terrible for anyone goin through THAT. Wow.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit… also each has a different role from the other while being identical in essence.
I think that the book “Life Together” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a wonderful read for Christians struggling with gratitude.
Deat Mike I absolutely love your teachings and videos. I learned so much from them. I just do not appreciate your answer towards vaccines. I think it is a Rom 14 issue and everyone must make a decision according to their conscience. So it is not the right Christian, civil thing to get it. The right Christian thing to do, is to let people decide for themselves, based on the information they gathered. I would love you to clatify this, because as you said you have a huge influence on other people. Lots of love
With you on that point Tania.
Grace and peace
Gilly wife of Mark
In fairness to Mike, he wasn't giving the answer, "You should take the vaccine because it's the Christian thing to do." That was what he wasn't saying for everybody else. He was saying that for him, that is his attitude toward it. He didn't want to give an answer to the question for what everyone else should do. Personally, I believe it's up to the individual like you pointed out. Romans 14 is a fantastic scripture for this subject. I hope this makes sense. Blessings.
I agree with you on this, if you have a chance, Owen Strachan went into a much deeper theological response to vaccine and mask mandates and the Christian response. His podcast is called “The Antithesis” and it’s the 2 most recent episodes. He discuses the “love your neighbor” and submission to government aspects, how people twist those scriptures on these matters and the instances of when a Christian should consider not submitting to authority on these matters. Highly recommend a listen for anyone who wants to consider a greater understanding of this matter.
For the person in question 2, it could be there is something else underlying like anxiety. Several CBT practices are helpful with that (as is practicing gratitude like Mike said!) Just wanted to recommend the youtube channel Therapy in a Nutshell if that's something they think could be causing the "short fuse." Or, well, therapy in general. It's blessed me tremendously.
Regarding Q5: Rev. 21, as I understand it, actually talks about the fact, that the new earth will not have sea (or ocean). Which totally makes sense, if you keep in mind, that there was a global flood in Noah's days on the first (current) earth. On the second earth is no event, in which God lowers the ground and raises up the mountains, that the water can accumulation there.
I also believe a man is not responsible for an abortion if he doesn't know about it. I know a guy who's (now ex) wife had an abortion without even informing him that she was pregnant. He now feels really guilty, but in no way is it his fault, since he didn't even have any knowledge of the child in the first place. If he had known and allowed her to go through with it without attempting to stop her, that would be a different story.
Some people act like they don't have a conscience because it has been seared with a Hot iron!
Question 2 (anonymous)...I hear ya!!!
Romans 7:1-25
Look up Nancy Missler, the choice, never give up.
We have Holy Spirit of God who actually convinces us from sin! Aleluya!
On the issue of obedience to God and asking to be created, I would answer my friend that it is similar to the child saying the same thing to a parent. Why do I have to obey you (my parent), I didn’t ask to be born! Literally nobody has ever asked to be born, as you’ve pointed out m that’s impossible. It’s an irrational, childish excuse for lack or responsibility. On some level we all want to not have responsibility, but we actually know that we do.
Thank you pastor Mike new to your channel enjoyed this very much
Okay, I am barely on question 2 and had to pause because I relate so much to this person. I am 31 and deal with the same problem. I just get so angry at even the most minor of circumstances. I have my plan and I hate when something or someone throws a kink into it. Almost as if i subconsciously idolize my routine/plan. Ugh. Looking forward to his answer…
My experience in a nutshell. I'm 46 & I'm learning we are body, mind & spirit. We have a responsibility to take care of all 3. This was a trust issue for me, I feared (in a bad way)God more than I think is loving, good or trustworthy. Also, I was not capturing my thoughts(mind management) and I was feeding my body the SAD so my hormones, vitamin & minerals levels were not good. God Bless💛
53:39 We respond to the depression feelings then we are going to commit sin. It does not matter what happens to us but how we respond to it. 1Corinthians 10:13
Question number 2, balance your hormones. I had the same problem until I hit menopause. I could not control my emotions and then I was ashamed.
Genesis 2:9 KJV. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowlegde of good and evil. So this awnsers the first question to right? They had a conscience after eating the fruit?
Blessings on your great work Mike Winger!😁
I really feel crabby tonight, too. A book that really helps me get back on track, is the “One Day At A Time,” daily affirmation book for the 12-step program called Al-Anon. I read it for Christian principles and “take what i like and leave the rest”.😊
Omg that is falcore! Love it
Nice to see someone sticking up for the snakes lol
Seek God’s will daily.
1 Peter 3:15
Nerver endimg stoooooryyyyyyyy aAaAAAA aAaAAAAA aAaAAAAAA! 😅👍 God bless you Mike! And much love from Sweden 🇸🇪💟✝️💟
Thank you Mike hey this is for that thirty-year-old doesn't feel gratitude or great advice I find a lot of 30 something year olds that can't look up and see that God is an amazing painter that he has blessed us so amazingly that we don't have kind words for each other and I was recently snapped in half for making a baby blanket and getting a thank you for it because well you don't need a thank you for everything we are living in a very ungrateful me centered world and I find it a lot in a particular age of people I don't know if this is a phenomenon or not but it is caused me to pray for them they're very short-tempered and most of them are going to a Jesus is a genie Church I just have come to pray for them to grow older and be able to look up and see the glory that God has given giving us in the sunset in the sunrise in our children and just be able to say thank you to someone thank you Mike for all your hard work you are amazing thank you Lord for giving us Mike
Question #2 at 9:33 - Mat 12:34 "for the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart". It's always an appropriate exercise to listen to what comes out of our own mouths. Give's a clear picture into the heart - our desire and motive center. If you hear a lot of complaining, anger, etc .... a 'heart re-tune' is in order. Seek the LORD to re-tune your heart - you can't change your heart on your own. It's a God thing: Ez 36:26. It's not instant, it's gonna take time.
Are you wearing a never ending story shirt!
I have to agree about the Bible for young people… I was reading through the entire Bible from 7 yrs old and in my youth definitely heard of certain things first in the Bible… although I can also say I just vaguely read what I didn’t understand and didn’t get overly curious until later. (Sadly for me, I couldn’t talk to my folks about that, so maybe open communication with kids is really the most important part if you do want them to read through the Bible.)
I’m a new Christian and so very grateful for the teaching you provide! Short of logging in during your live broadcasts, (I’m disabled and that would be a feat) is there a way to submit questions ahead of time?
Q11: "Placing others above ourselves" (or the more common variant, "love your neighbor") *never* requires that we sin, and if we have serious moral doubts about taking the shot, we sin by so doing (Rom 14:23)--leaving aside the question of whether taking the shot is actually, inherently, sinful. Separately, if you have serious doubts about the safety or effectiveness of the shot, it's reasonable to question how much it "loves your neighbor" to get it.
Except that there are hospitals right now in FL & AR & TX that have no empty beds because they are overrun with Covid patients. And nearly all of those patients are unvaxxed. Yes, you can still get Covid after getting vaxxed. But you are MUCH less likely to catch it & if you do, you will usually have zero-to-mild symptoms. That's how the vax works, it protects you by causing your body to make antibodies to protect you if you get exposed to the live Covid virus later on. So loving your neighbor is expressed by getting the shot when you have no medical reason not to. It means you won't end up taking up a hospital bed that a car crash victim, a heat attack victim, a woman in premature labor, may need. THAT is the "love thy neighbor" aspect of the Covid vax. And every time Covid infects someone new, it mutates, that's what viruses do. If it gets to mutate enough times, it could become a super virus that scientists may not be able to invent a vax for. Then what dowe do?
The Covid vax is no more "sinful" than the Small Pox or Polio shots were. We beat both those pandemics because 99% of EVERYONE across the planet got vaxxed. If you attended a public school or sent your kids to one, they had to get multiple shots in order to start classes. Nobody thinks the MMR vax their kids get is "evil". Why should Covid be any different?
@@freedomfighter4990 You've really ignored my point, which is (for the sake of clarity) that *if* you have serious moral qualms about taking the shot, you sin if you take it anyway. That remains the case, regardless of why you think it's wrong or how reasonable your belief is. And yes, plenty of people (though I am not among them) believe the MMR or other vaccines are evil; plenty more people believe that the purported COVID vaccines are sufficiently different that they're quite justified in responding differently.
But yes--if you're convinced of the long-term safety and effectiveness of the shot, *and* you're not aware of any other morally-relevant issues (like using cells from murdered babies in its development or production) that would give you pause, *and* you think that "you'll still be able to get and spread the disease, but it probably won't be quite as bad" is enough of a reason to get the shot, then yes, you should probably get the shot.
But if you aren't convinced of its long-term safety or effectiveness (and since zero data exists on either of these questions, I think it'd be hard to be rationally convinced of either), the Sixth Commandment weighs heavily *against* taking the shot--injecting your body with substances of unknown safety isn't generally productive of long and healthy life. If you believe cells from murdered babies were used in its development or production, you need first to ascertain whether that is true, and second to determine what effect that should have on your decision.
But I'm sure wondering why we tore down all those COVID hospitals we built last year...
"There's something in my eye. I hope its not a plank." 😂😂😂
Bethany88, in regard to your question about Moses writing the Pentateuch, Timothy Mahoney made an excellent documentary about it called Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy.
Q#14 it’s been along time since I’ve seen in the work place, but when I had the chance my opening line would be “ what’s your thoughts on God”
"I hope it's not a plank" 😂 💀🤣
Q8, Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Excellent!
I have something in my eye...I hope its not a plank....LOL!........ MOXIE!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to hearing your teaching on covenant theology and dispensationalism
Mike, you answer questions like the one at 37:00 as of the questioner beloved God is good and trusts him. Many times, these questions come from a place of wanting to know that God is trustworthy. You answer in a way that assumes they agree that God is good and perfect. That may not necessarily be the case, and I think a better way to answer the question is to show how God is in fact good and trustworthy in everything he does
You're funny today I hope it's not a plank🤣🤣🤣🤣 After such a serious answer ,,and then you said that,,,😂 Cracked me up!!!
48:13 we don't always agree with everything that comes out of our mouth.
New word I learned today, Fideism.
Good stuff!
How can we reconcile knowing Christianity is true through personal experience and revelation from Christ with the same false claims of Mormons
The never ending story... is God! 😁
Lol! This came across as blasphemy at first glance, but made more sense after giving it more thought. May be better said as "God is the real never-ending story." 😜
"something in my eye, hope it's not a plank" made me laugh Love ya man
It’s pretty distressing that Pastor Mike couldn’t really answer the question about the trinity and seemed to say that Christ only had one will. If I misunderstood please forgive me but Christology and Trinitarian theology are pretty important.
🥰 the cat! ❤
About COVID, a friend of mine lost her sister 2 years ago after her sister’s husband told her not to get the vaccine. She contracted COVID & died 2 days after he told her that. Also, my husband’s cousin refused the vaccine, contracted COVID & died 4 days later. The COVID vaccines should never have been about politics or people’s beliefs. It’s about public health. Period.
MOX!! My cat Luke looked just like her except his hair was light gray and black. That was my buddy. I miss luke. Man. It was like he'd talk to me with That little half meow half purr. Lol. Tell me i aint the only one had a cat that did that lol
Nice
I am interested in that book you mentioned that helped your wife. Could you tell us the title please?
They have memory of fear-It could be learned through tv, experience, anxiety of something that could be harmful but in trying to teach it people just dont listen, unless there is a treat.
@23:45 That’s an excellent question and observation. It deserved a far better explanation.
In the 5 times that you mention you neglect to teach that the helpers are distinguished by who sends them.
John 14 refers to both a helper and “another helper”. it doesn’t appear you are familiar with this concept or it’s purpose.
To think biblically you would need to address verse 18 where Christ promises not to leave us comfortless saying _I will come to you_
Read verse 12, 13, 14, 15 and then see that in verse 16 Christ is giving the roadmap to receive the personal companionship of “another comforter” which is Savior Himself. Its one of the most powerful promises in the New Testament. Its clear that its not well understood in modern christianity.
Christ promises in verse 21, again - so that its not so confusing, that He will manifest himself to that person that loveth Him and keep His commandments.
Big missed opportunity here.
Q: Is the idea that the Spring feast days represent/ would align with Jesus’ first coming and the Fall feast days representing/ align with Jesus’ second coming a modern idea or an Old Testament/2nd temple Jewish idea?
Moxie was running around growling at all the other cats huh...Sooo I guess you could say she has a lot of Moxie??? Eh eh (sorry it’s a dad joke but I hope Mike will appreciate it)
48:43 JESUS in the garden, was showing HIS man side
Finally a satisfying amount of cat cams! And yes. That is all that I took away from the video.
Dear Sir,
I have some doubts about God. Hope you find time to clear my doubts.
1. God is understood to be in a state of perfect bliss by default (He hasn't worked hard for it). So, why did he create a universe which lacks this blissful state?? Stones, plants, animals, humans are not in this blissful state naturally. So, why did He create such inferior things/entities/universe? I think this is not a good thing to do.
2. Some, people point out that in the case of humans, we have been given the free will and we have to reach up to God by our own free will be choosing the good deeds and then we will also possess this bliss.
But, I think that God also has free will and He never chooses wrong. So, why not give the same kind of free will to humans that they also never choose wrong? Why create something inferior and then say to them that now you should try to become superior?? If God wanted to create beings other than Himself, He should have created them in a perfect manner, just like Himself. Then, there would have been no need/obligation for improvement because everything had been perfect already (Just like God Himself).
Some people say creating perfect human beings would be like God creating copies of Himself. I think that creating perfect sentient copies is much better than creating inferior entities and then telling those inferior entities to become superior by working hard for Goodness. Again, we should remember that God hasn't worked hard for His goodness/greatness. So, why expect striving/hardwork from others when you yourself have something by default??
I Hope you will help me.
Warm Regards.
Dr. Deepak Kapur
India
for the last question this mgiht be mixing metaphors but I've always fancied the idea that Satan is a if not the dragon, since a dragon is a type of serpent, as revelation describes, just one without feet now,
Loved your answer about Moses writing the Pentateuch (choosing your battles when debating people). I've seen people argue with JWs about Hell being eternal for hours. They'll finally prove their point (thereby ruining the relationship), and the JW still believes Jesus is the first creation of Jehovah. What was gained?
Keep doing what you're doing.
This is out there but I am curious if you have any studies on the johannine comma. I've searched all over and the sides remain torn. There was a tear between arianism and people who believed the trinity. These verses are said they should be removed but is it historically verifiable or is it to preserve an ideology that the trinity has no form support? I believe in the trinity so this is why I feel it's important, it is just a complex study to tear through so I'm at a loss. You may not see this comment but I was kinda just taking a chance because I do respect the efforts you put into study and I try to do the same. I'm just not sure where to go from here.
Q4: You said that "Jesus populates heaven with people who hated him." When you use the word "populate", that gives the impression that most, if not all, the people there hated Jesus at one time. I don't see that as being the case. Maybe, most people were "indifferent" to Jesus at one point in their lives, but I think that a relatively few people in heaven ever hated him.
Hey Mike, i know I’m late but I’m hoping you see this. I’ve been going through my beliefs lately and one of the things that i hold true, ive been struggling to affirm or find false. I believe and have been taught that we are all born into sin and part of the reason that is why all men lean sinful without God. Of course it comes from the fall of Adam and Eve and all that jazz. What do you think? Are we all born into sin/born corrupt and sinful?
Born "into sin"? Not sure what that is supposed to mean, but no.
Born corrupt? Definitely.
Born sinful? No, we are not born "with sin".
The "sinful nature" that we have because of Adam means that some of our desires (well, quite a few of them) are conflicting with God's holiness. While we are not born with sin (meaning that babies who don't have any understanding of morals yet haven't sinned yet) we will sin as soon as we can willfully make decisions. Because of our nature we will make decisions that are wrong before God.
In short: The sinful nature is not sin itself, but it causes you to sin. It is the corruptness of mankind.
For question 2, is the name of the book, “Get out of your head?”
Hi John! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~BibleThinker Team
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It was clear that they were lying about the jab early on, and now we have officials admitting they never tested to see if it stopped transmission even though that was one of the main reasons they pushed to take it, there is evidence they manipulated their trials to hide the negative effects in order to claim it was safe, we see now there are hear and clot issues stemming from it and there's evidence they knew about this while claiming it was safe even saying it was safe for kids when they knew young boys were the most at risk for side effects.
Never feel obligated to take an experimental medication. Medications are recalled every day that spend a decade being researched and tested. You have as much moral obligation to take a medication that has 3 months of research and development as you do to drink a barrel of toxic waste. There's a good chance it will have the same outcome.
Is the book that Mike was talking about listed? I don't see it yet. Unless I am overlooking it. And is that really a cat or the first true Ewok?
I don’t see it listed yet either. I hope he comes back to make the note of it!
Edit to add: It does remind me of “Unoffendable” by Brant Hanson. LOVE that book!
@@aworobetz1 It will be interesting to see if you are correct. Is that one addressing the issues of anger and complaining?
@@mosart7025 Yes. It does.
Book Description: It turns out giving up your “right” to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do.
It’s a radical, provocative idea: We’re not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own “righteous anger” is a myth. It is the number one problem in our societies today and, as Dallas Willard says, Christians have not been taught out of it. But what if Christians were the most unoffendable people on the planet?
In Unoffendable you will find concrete, practical ways to live life with less stress, including:
Adjusting your expectations to fit human nature
Replacing perpetual anger with refreshing humility and gratitude
Embracing forgiveness and beginning to love others in unexpected ways
In a humorous and conversational style, Unoffendable seeks to lift religious burdens from our backs and allow us to experience the joy of gratitude, perhaps for the first time, every single day of our lives-flourishing the way God intended.
Hi there! After the stream, Pastor Mike asked his wife about the book and it ended up not being as good as he thought it was, so he doesn't want to recommend it after all. Sorry about that! But we hope the rest of the guidance he shared in #2 will bless you! Have a great day ~BibleThinker Team
@@sarahfaith316 thank you for the follow up! I understand and appreciate it nonetheless. 💜
Mike explaining people refusing to repent.
Me the C.S Lewis fan: "The dwarves are for the Dwarves."
For the Last question mentioned… why did Satan Punish ALL snakes? (Tho it was Satan) (God seemed abuse all Snakes)
Genesis accounts that
1. Not just snakes were cursed. [not precisely punished] The earth was cursed! Snakes, all animals, Humanity, Forests, Plants… All. Bottom line is that the result of sin is death to all.
2. But let us not forget that GOD’s RESTORATION plan is for all of us. Eternal life!
All of THIS serves a lesson for all of us what sin is and how it results.
For those who actually believe.