WHOA!! The same exact thing happened to me. When I was in high school the class had to write an essay on our hero. I picked Jesus and I was told I can not use Him. But I fought and fought. What sunk their ship is when I said "Jesus is in our social studies book. So even you agree He is a real person who actually existed. So I can write on the strength He is an actual person. And even if you think He's a myth then why would Gilgamesh be allowed not Jesus?" I wouldn't shut up about it so they gave up.
YOU ARE MY EARTHLY HERO. MOST WOULDN'T EVEN DARE BRING JESUS CHRIST UP, EVEN THE STRONGEST CHRISTIANS AS HIGH SCHOOL CAN BE REALLY HARD IF YOU DARE GO AGAINST THE "NORM" SO THAT TOOK EXTREME COURAGE. I TOO STOOD MY GROUND ON CREATION VS. ATHEISM BUT THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO. THAT TOOK COURAGE, CHARACTER AND TRUE LOVE OF HIM, THE BIBLE AND YOUR CONSCIENCE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Tamara Magdalene Jesus is also spoken of in theTalmud. No matter how much people try to make excuses for Jesus not existing, the Talmud is hard to justify.
Romans, Jews, Muslims, & Christians all would affirm Jesus as real. That is a consensus view. That is most of the world today also! Jesus existed & anyone denying that is simply wrong. Unfortunately, the issue is not normally the teacher, but other parents getting up in arms about it, or harassment from your peers. Sometimes it is the teacher directly. Either way, you are on good Historical grounds to say Jesus existed & anyone who denies that fact, not that he is Christ, they should not be allowed to teach anything. It is like saying JFK didn't exist. I truly desire it saved them, & I hope you touched lives with what you said. That is really what counts, but they have no right, or basis in fact, to deny you to have Jesus as your hero. More media is written about someone acting like Jesus than basically any other character in the USA. Many people have been saying Jesus is great, & they were unaware that it was Jesus. God bless & keep it up!
@@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST I just want to have the joy, love & compassion for Christ he has so that it’s as contagious when I share the Gospel as when he does! Mike’s very clear passion for Christianity is inspiring and refreshing🥰
@@JamesRichardWiley How thoroughly have you read? I'd suggest that you choose a Bible book, such as the gospel of John, or Paul's letter to the Romans, break it into about 3 portions (John can be divided neatly into 3 parts of 7 chapters), and read through the first portion every day for a week or two. Then read the second portion every day for the same length of time, then the third. Keep reading until you find you have a good grasp of what the book is about. Both of these books cover what the gospel is. It's important that you ask God to *open your eyes* so that you may see the wonderful truths you are reading. Spiritual things are spiritually discerned, so you need the help of the Holy Spirit. Read the portion every day at least once. You could do it for a month or two, to really get a handle on it, before moving on to the next portion. I did this with 1John, and it really opened up my perspective on some things. If you are truly seeking God, there is no way that He will turn you away. But you can't be halfhearted about it. 😁😁👍👍👍
At 50:05 There is an amazing line Pastor Mike puts out there. He said “I have two types of relationships. With believers I have fellowship and with the world I have evangelism so that I don’t slip and slide into thier sin”. That is well said Pastor Mike, well said indeed.
@@Captain-Awesome l think that was my point :) we are learning, rediscovering the Word and pursuing Truth. Sometimes in Church many have been going for a long time and are set in false doctrines. my last church attendance believed in pre-trib doctrine and that Jesus was fully God when He was here but not also fully man. The people where lovely but because of their beliefs didn't operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit but also did not deal with anything from the book of Revelation because they thought that was for those left behind :) the church I attended for 12 years before this had an apostle come from America preaching a mix of prosperity doctrine, New Age and NAR theology, it turned nice people it to prideful money hungry dominionists :( The love for the Truth like sanctification is a process but there are so many weird doctrines creeping in, Hebrew roots, Dominion Theology, Pre trib rapture, Prosperity Gospel....so many things to navigate through and to speak the Truth in Love to. I am not there myself and dont pretend to be but what I do is pursue the Truth and His Love as much as I can. I love channels like this where men of God are searching for Truth and pointing out pitfalls using the Word as evidence not their own opinion. Love Bible Project and Tim Mackie for this reason also. Love people who can dialogue because they are searching for biblical truth and sadly to say that does not always happen in church :(
Dude, you are a rare breed (unfortunately), and I will be following your videos. I wish more pastors in my area, Corona, CA., used as many biblical references as you. Super encouraging. If you need a friend, let’s have coffee anytime!!
I once listened to a sermon which was heavily inspired by self improvement stuff, as someone who likes self improvement content I could tell, and it was through the lense of some biblical texts, and through the lense of the practicality it has for a Christian, definitely, and it ended on a very biblical note… and yes it was good and useful things… but a good portion of it, probably like half, was just not very bible based. I just felt weird that talk was a sermon. Maybe God wanted to impart exactly those things onto that church for that day, idk, but it felt weird to me. It was good, it was through a Christian lense too, but just not very focused on the bible…
Good Mindset : "I have two types of relationships: With believers I have fellowship. With the world I have evangelism. I have outreach. And I can keep it focused on that. Or else I will slip slide into the sins of these people."
In college I had to do a presentation on any subject I selected, and I selected Creation vs Evolution. The teacher let me prepare the whole presentation (and reviewed my powerpoint slides) and when it came to presentation day she told me I was not going to present it but would receive a 90% on it. I was upset but also relieved because I knew I would get attacked for it by the other students. I should have fought harder to be allowed to present it, though.
EVIL comes from God Himself (Isaiah 45:7 KJV) . . .Jesus LIED in (Luke 10:18). There is NOT a single passage in the entire Jewish Scripture that mentions Satan was a FALLEN Angel, or Satan is EVIL. . . .As matter of FACT according to the Jewish Scripture SATAN is the SON OF GOD (Job 1:6 KJV). Btw, (Isaiah 14:12) which Christians use as reference to answer (Luke 10:18), but the chapter and the context of the verse does NOT mention Satan, but it is speaking about the King of Babylon (Isaiah 14:4).
@@jonsart5643 Jesus was a wandering, end of the world, Jewish preacher who believed he was a king from another world which he called "Heaven" which he said is within you. He had conversations with himself, which he referred to as "my father in Heaven". He attacked the money changers in the Jewish Temple, stirred up the people, committed public blasphemy, and openly criticized the authorities - all of which get's you crucified. As an atheist I don't hate god or Jesus. However, I doubt if either of these two Biblical characters actually exist in the here and now world that I live in.
You are such an awesome teacher. You’re clear, concise, thorough and your ability to explain scripture and God’s message is humbling. I have difficulty reading a passage and getting the real message. I thank God for leading me to your channel through my daughter (who also thinks so highly of you) so I may better know His Word. Thank you 🙏
Yes people need to realize it’s their fault for GIVING IN to the temptations presented by satan. It’s our fault for giving in so we need to repent when we mess up and learn from our mistakes and be strong against temptations by the power of the Holy Spirit because we can’t do it alone.
@@TiffanyRay They are just as real as trolls that only love to argue, are not seeking truth and shouldn't be engaged in debate, but prayed for because going out of one's way to attack God's people is indicative of some painful issues that are the actual cause of such deep resentment.
Mike, I will be praying for you everyday as I pray for my own family. Your gift is to speak truth from the Word of God and this is what is helping so many of us to become mature in the faith. Words cannot express how grateful I am that God brought you into my life!
@Marie Neely Are you a Christian? didn't take any pens home from work? Drive a bit over the speed limit? Covet something a neighbor had? Tell a "little white lie"? (a lie is still a lie) No one forces us to do those things and they aren't accidents. They are part of free will. It's just that we can ask forgiveness.
Although I agree that christians can willingly sin, could she have been trying to say that even though we sin, we are saved and those sins will be forgiven?
I have really enjoyed your channel. I came from Chuck Missler (the MAN) and now to you. I appreciate your reasoned, evidence-filled takes on scripture.
Thank you very much for this teaching. You keep proving how difficult it is for a mere person like me to fully understand scripture on my own. But God is faithful and I'm so grateful that I came across your channel. I'm learning a looooot. May the Lord be with you and bless you and your family every day. 💛
So not so long ago I rejected catholicism in which I was raised only to find out how much is christian world infiltrated with many false teachings and lies. I was trying to "keep an open mind" while watching people going mental over "holy spirit" and am still kinda shocked by how balantly croocked some people can be. It's abolutely crucial to self-educate ourself on these topics, it's crucial to openly discuss gospel and hold fast to our Bible and common sense! I love that you talk about Satan, he is the most repulsive being and we need to know him! I love your attitude, how you don't pretend to know everything. Much needed reasonable words, thank you, Mike, for doing this. Oh and It's funny how you mentioned Taiwan, which is where all the written above took place ha!
Who sends a spirit, messenger, or angel? Psalms 78:49-51 (KJV) 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels [among them]. 50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; 51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of [their] strength in the tabernacles of Ham: 1 Samuel 16:14-16 (KJV) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. 16 Let our lord now command thy servants, [which are] before thee, to seek out a man, [who is] a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well. 1 Kings 22:20-23 (KJV) 20 And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner. 21 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. 22 And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so. 23 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
I agree we need to be educated on the real devil .he is the angel of light and very beautifully convincing. That's why he is such a convincing lier. That is why we pray and trust in jesus alone. He overcame satan on the cross. Not Peter in fact before jesus died he said to peter get behind me satan. Because Peter tried to stop the will of god for jesus going to Jerusalem. Also the way satan wants to use the mother of jesus. He wants us to worship her to take away worship from jesus because he hates god and jesus is god . I hope someday the catholics would see this in bowing down to pray to dead plaster idol of mary. I feel mary would say wow dont bow to me in prayer and worship that is for my son only. Even the Angel's in heaven are beneath jesus and are not to be worshiped. Only jesus is worthy of all worship honor and glory . Amen
When my mind is running wild with crazy ideas about what satan can and can’t do, a well though out session lead by The Spirit with Mike brings me relief, peace and helps me to think more clearly in a biblical way ! Thanks Mike , keep up the good work , it’s a real blessing !! Dave 🙏🏻
This is a really incredible sermon thank you Pastor Mike Winger I enjoy listening to your sermons cuz you never make it scary to talk about Satan or anything evil you give more of a sense of power in God then most people talking about Satan do and I think this is a really good quality you have
Another translation of “serpent” is “shining one”, which matches the idea of all those shining gems. The serpent in Eden is not necessarily a talking snake.
This is accurate. Now, we cannot say for sure if Satan appeared as a serpent, or as an angelic being, both are possible, and God’s Word leaves it ambiguous for a reason. I did a detailed study on this. The root word for serpent, is also the same as shining one, which is also the same as the root word for divination, which is the art of trying to uncover that which is hidden. And Satan is behind all of these things. This cannot be a coincidence.
snippletrap - The "serpent" of the garden of Eden is sense consciousness. Jesus mentioned this when he said you must raise the serpent as Moses did in John 3:14-15, to know your savior. Why this is still a mystery to many is interesting, and also, Satan is the "Devil," a state of mind formed by man's personal ideas of his power and completeness and sufficiency apart from God. This was demonstrated in scripture after Jesus was baptized and went to the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. Satan is the one who makes a man boast, or makes him feel unworthy. I think Satan is better known today as ego. Scripture mentions in many books, like Isaiah 29:13, "They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." . Jesus said this also when he taught about our living God who dwells within us. Yet many think he was speaking for himself, when he wasn't.This too is mention in the NT. He taught of who is truly our savior, the eternal One, the self-existing One, our living God within. Jesus taught that. He called him "My Father". Jacob met him at the mount of Piniel, Ezekiel described him, Jeremiah, Enoch, Moses, you name them, they all reflected man and his mind and how he comes to know his God. But, if we want to look outward instead of inward, how will anyone go to heaven when heaven is within? You do know they all taught that, right? Even Jesus. See Luke 17:21. But, what can be witnessed is we all seem to have committed the greatest sin, not knowing our living God within when he commanded to Moses, and mankind "Thou shall have no other gods before me". So, in essence, Christ is buried in the place of the skull until mankind awakens, then the dead in Christ, rise up. Peace be with you.
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I am hoping this helps me better understand how satan works as my church growing up only taught the LOVE of Jesus Christ and hell or satan was rarely, if ever, mentioned. I believed in him but in a very abstract way and even worse, the only time the Holy Spirit was mentioned was in the Apostle's Creed. I got born again young and backslid but when I surrendered totally to Him, I was ripe for deceptive "churches" and wolves. I thank God that He made sure I was firmly standing on the true Gospel and the teaching of my beloved Grandma. If not for her, I don't know if I'd believe but she grounded me in Him and I gave Him my heart at 8 or 9. I KNOW I was truly saved because I always felt Him all my life and definitely protected as He LITERALLY saved my life at least 5 times. He is an amazing God. bless you all & love to you all in Christ Jesus.
Hi Mike, Johnnie here. Retired fireman 40 years / Christian 38 years. Mike I’m in a terrible dilemma. We just moved down to North Carolina and attend a Calvary chapel church. Great church with one exception; the pastor believes that once truly saved, a Christian can not have topaz or a stronghold in their soul requiring demons to be cast out. I’ve been doing so as a spiritual warfare minister for 12 years and have met with brothers and sisters who were tormented by a variety of spirits and have experienced complete freedom after being set free. Roughly over 100 souls have sought out prayer for this diamonitzomi and
I think the CC point, with which I happen to agree, is that a demon cannot co-inhabit a Christian with the Holy Spirit. This, however, does not prevent extreme external demonic attack and influence on the believer.
Satan took Jesus to a high mountain, and in a moment of time showed him all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them; for that it is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will give it. Luke 4: 3-13
Here's how i see the three enemies of the Christian: The world- a factory that make all the vices and sin that one can have. The devil: a salesman who tries to sell you sin and evil. The flesh: the customer who consumes what the devil sells.
So many teachers and pastor's now adays. I hope and pray that the one's I listen to and go to are Christ ordained. God said I will build My Church-He will build his church... not humans. Anyways if anyone says understanding the bible is easy-it is not- it required the holy spirit, understanding, and discernment.
Mike I am a 73 year old minister and I was very impressed with your analysis of Satan: According to the Bible. I learned a few things. However, I am at odds with some of the things you promulgated. I would love to talk to you over the phone and share some of the differences we have in the lesson. Not that I am right but I have a different view of some of the things you are teaching and it would be the Lords will for you to correct me in some of my misconceptions. I do not think our conversation will last a few minutes. Smile. I would like to sit and share, pray and come to the Lord's view of what we differ in. Where are you located, if you are within driving distance I would be glad to drive a couple of hours to meet. I am in the Richmond VA area. God Bless and I did like your teaching a lot. Rev Randy Sawyer
@@warden835 The verse you quoted only emphasis the speed in which Jesus beheld his enemy, "as lightning fall from heaven", how you came up with that is beyond me. You didn't answer my question either!
@@warden835 I know why! It was either lightning or satan. Had you said satan you would have been wrong. Had you said lightening, then it would've totally been irrelevant to the reason why you quoted the verse in the first place.
Thank you Sir for your teaching. I am so thankful to our Lord for your stand in and for Jesus and God's word of truth. Blessings to you and your family. From Sydney Australia.
Yes! Finally! Someone teaches on the "no teeth" issue! Satan is seeking to devour someone... he WILL DEVOUR US... IF WE LET HIM!!! Thanks for this powerful, biblical, in-depth teaching, Pastor Mike!!!
Isn't it amazing that God established His plan to reconcile us to Him as soon as the fall occured! The genius of God didn't need time to come up with a plan to bring us back to Him. Imagine a human being when something goes horribly awry. We'd have to sit down, take a deep breath then spend time and resources to come up with a plan! But with God it's instant, which is a testament to the genius of God.
He actually had His plan in place even before that! Revelation talks about the lamb being slain before the foundation of the world, and Ephesians 1 talks about people being elected unto salvation before the foundation of the world too- all of which imply the expectation of sin entering into the world
“Some people are obsessed with angels. I feel like this somehow helps them with the distance they have between them and God. So they talk about angels, angels, angels, but there isn’t a connection with God personally. And that can actually be a negative thing.” What you said about angels as a substitute for God really got me thinking and it reminded me of something. Believe it or not, there was a journalist who worked for Time Magazine back in 1993 who seems to have grasped this very concept that you explained at the beginning of your sermon. In an article published in 93 they had written of an extremely interesting observation they had begun to take notice of that very year. Within that very article, they wrote “For those who choke too easily on God and his rules... angels are the handy compromise." It would seem that even back then in 1993, a secular journalist of a worldly newsmagazine had... consciously or unconsciously... grasped hold of a spiritual truth without even realizing it, the very one that you brought up at the start of your sermon.
@53:40 Genesis 3 also includes an affirmation of Satan's 'false' doctrine, " And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us" Satan's purpose was to get Adam and Eve to disobey God, telling them the truth was the most effective way to accomplish this. No false doctrine required.
@Darren If you were more like God than before the fall than you haven't progressed. I don't believe Satan outwitted God and therefore God had to improvise in the garden, as you do.
Dear Mike, Very good, except for one mistake: Satan is never called "Lucifer" in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. This word , "lucifer" is in the Vulgate, but not the cannon of our Scriptures, DZ
@@carolusmaximus100 The original language of Isaiah 14:12 has the word Heylel, which means morning star. The Latin Vulgate and the K.J.V. replaced that with the name of the Roman "god" of the planet Venus, Lucifer. Lucifer is a mythic character. There is no such person.
I’ve never been able to understand the fact that Satan has access and can converse with God in heaven. I have heard pastors say that God can not be in the presence of evil. Obviously it is clear in the book of Job that Satan does have conversations with God....which I still struggle with, but as with things we don’t “understand” spiritually, I trust Almighty God🙏✝️
If it’s helpful, I think God puts distance or some type of separation between himself and evil, like we see when God indwells the tabernacle, and perhaps this is similar to how Satan must approach him, at a great distance or with a barrier between. This may be how they conversed in Job.
I think a person will find some teachings in all churches that you may not agree with; but you have to find a church that you agree with most of the teachings. Philippians 2:12 states that we are to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling".
Mike, great video, however, one correction. You mentioned that Satan will be trapped during the seven year tribulation. There is NO 7 year tribulation mentioned in the bible. That is Dispensational thinking and is a twisting of Daniel 9:27. There are 7 plagues but not 7 years of tribulation mentioned.
It is in the bible Jesus refers to it as the Great Tribulation" (Matthew 24:21), "Affliction"(Mark 13:19), and "days of vengeance"(Luke 21:22). Do you have a copy of the new testament? It also explains the whole 7 years in the book of Revelation. The period starts when they rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. The first 3 1/2 years are peaceful but then Gods wrath comes down on earth the ladt 3 1/2 years. Jesus quotes that if he did not return at the end of the 7th year no one would have survived.
@@heather9842 Actually, the bible does not say any of that. The period of Great Tribulation does not mention 7 years. It is an unspecified period of time of tribulation. The book of Revelation does not say anywhere that there is 7 years of tribulation. The book of Daniel does however say that the last 7 years of Jesus' ministry is the last 7 year period. It also describes the destruction of the temple in 70 AD.
@@alexandria1663 I've seen it. There is only one correct view though of end times beliefs and that is the Historicist view which describes prophecy as unfolding throughout time. Futurist and Prederist views were created by the Jesuits of the Catholic church as a distraction.
I have known people who blame every negative on Satan and demons. They were very fearful. Some got angry if I tried to tell them that their problems were not caused by Satan as if they wanted it to be caused by Satan.
Hi Mike, one particular part of the video caught my attention, when you mentioned Moroni; since I’ve been trying to research the meaning but only find LDS meanings. Would you be able to briefly tell me the meaning of Moroni.
He will not be able to tell you. Moroni is the angel mentioned in Revelations 14:6. "having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people" Moroni is the angel who gave Joseph Smith the plates from which Joseph Smith translated the Book Of Mormon. He (Smith) was later was given priesthood authority from Peter, James, and John... and was visited by Elijah who restored the authority to build Temples...of which there are almost 200 around the world on every inhabited continent... along with 70000 missionaries in fulfillment of Rev 14:6. Isaiah referred to the coming of this book and the Lord's blessings as a marvelous work and a wonder in Isaiah 29. Hopefully that helps.
@@anonnnnnsh True. Yet the angel exists and his return was prophesied. Those who think everything God wants them to know is already written in the modern Bible are at a huge disadvantage. Thr Jews made the same mistake. Christians should learn from their error.
Absolutely loving this Bible study. I thank God for your ministry and your committed passion to teaching Gods word. Very few churches unfortunately never talk about the Devil and how we are to wage war against him and how the Devil operates. Blessings. Hey Mike I have an honest question what books or resources would you recommend for someone who's been called into the Pastoral Ministry?
+Inspiring Theology This is no joke, I recommend reading and rereading the pastoral epistles paying special attention to the character qualifications of elders. It is sad that so many focus more on talent than on character, a mistake that has lead to raising up heretics because of their excellent ability to move a crowd. In addition I would recommend a book on hermeneutics (I think I recall using "Basic Bible Interpretation" by Roy Zuck - though I didn't like his discussion on Typology in the Old Testament). I'd also recommend a great resource called "Self Confrontation" which is a biblical counseling guide. It is fantastic in offering a good application of Biblical truth to various issues that we encounter in counseling and which we ought to address in the scope of teaching. Some good theology books, or at least one, is helpful. I started with Foundations of Pentecostal Theology by Duffield and Van Cleave. And I don't think any new pastors library should be empty of apologetics material. "A Ready Defense" by McDowell is a great resource. "When Critics Ask" by Geisler, is an apologetic resource that specifically deals with attacks on the Bible. I'd also recommend that he not try and read too much into the Greek. More often then not, I hear the Greek being used to mean more than it really does. This is the first thing that strikes you as you study Greek. Surely there are other good resources but all of them will need to be read with a discerning mind because none of them is perfectly correct other than the Bible. But, the greatest of all is a commitment to say only what the Bible says, no more than what the Bible says and no less than what the Bible says and to try and say it with the same heart as the Bible does. The Bible and personal character are the greatest protection from error.
+Mike Winger Thank you so much brother Mike. These books and resources you outlined will be of great help (as I predict they will) Also, thanks for the in depth response instead of a "just pray" about it approach (those can be annoying). Of course, none of the resources mentioned are perfect and so I'll do as the bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 " Test them all, hold on to what is good" discerning the bad from the good and using it accordingly ( although that is said in a different context its still a useful principle). I feel these tips will be a great first step towards fulfilling God's calling. May the Lord repay you for your labor. Blessings
About 2.Corinthians 12: Just read verses 7-10 without a pause. You will see that Paul in verse 10 defines the thorn in his flesh himself. God bless y'all
Recovered hard drug (meth) and mental health sufferer (bipolar). I praise the LORD for helping me win the battles I alone could not. Lithium and other psych meds actually led me back to the drug use and I’m witness to the power of God to free me from such false remedies. This has been my experience. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Christians not being able to be possessed is one thing I've wrestled with because I've seen someone very close to me fall into a depression for about a month and at the end of this episode, demons manifested through her speaking through her saying "you can't have her" and things of that nature. She needed to be delivered three different nights that week. She had been a believer and completely devoted to Christ for 15 years or so at that point. She wasn't the only christian I know that went through something similar. Maybe it was just a toxic church or psychological issues, I don't know. What I DO know is these were godly people and were totally acting possessed (slithering on the floor, breaking things, speaking in altered voice).
I don’t believe that’s possible unless a person leaves a door open for Satan to come in. We need to stay prayed up and fully surrendered to Jesus Christ.
The thing is though, if we need Jesus in order to have peace, how do you explain people who aren't Christians, like Buddhists etc, who are very peaceful?
Well, the Moral argument for example proves that God is the logical source of moral truths, not that athiests can't be good people or that Buddhists can't be kind, only that God in the scripture is the only possible source of truth. People may be at peace through any vain philosophy, for many philosophies share similar traits, (no surprise as the bible says athiests are condemned by natural theology). Buddhists are at peace with themselves and their conscience, Christians are at peace with God.
You know, I think that this is amazing. It showed me that I’m going to need to absolutely study through Ezekiel when it’s time, and it’s good to remember and be reminded of most of this. Now to hold firm in the faith to move on behalf of those who are around me, in Jesus’s mighty name!
Dear Mike, What makes you think Isa.14:12 is talking about Satan. The proper name "Lucifer" is not used in that verse. The word "hê·lêl" is used in the Hebrew and it means "shining one", describing the king of Babylon in the context of the passage. We got the word, "lucifer" from the Latin translation of the Hebrew word, "hê·lêl". When used in our early English translations (heavily influenced by the Latin Vulgate and Roman Catholic Theology on this issue) , it is not an actual translation of the Hebrew word; but a transliteration from the Latin. Some early theological presuppositions identified the word with Satan and promoted the word to become a proper noun, and alternative name for Satan. The actual word, "lucifer" is never used in the Scriptures. You may want to check out these references: www.westernseminary.edu/transformedblog/2014/11/17/does-isaiah-14-reveal-anything-about-satans-fall/ www.crivoice.org/lucifer.html www.hope-of-israel.org/luciferinisaiah14.html DZ
Thanks for posting this comment; it lead me to research this for myself. You do seem to be correct, and based on context, I would argue that it's not talking about Lucifer/Satan, but rather the King of Babylon, as you said. Later in the passage, the "shining one" is referred to as a man: Those who see you will stare at you and ponder over you: ‘Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms, 17 who made the world like a desert and overthrew its cities, who did not let his prisoners go home?’ (ESV) Based on the context, I agree with you; I don't think that Isa. 14:12 is referring to Satan.
You are correct that the name Lucifer is Latin and does not appear in the Hebrew. However, the person being referred to is Satan. Isaiah 14:12-17 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! (13) For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: (14) I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. (15) Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. (16) They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; (17) That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners? As Mike points out in the video, the Hebrew word that is Lucifer in the KJV is a word that means Light-bearer. It is a personal name or title. The king of Babylon is being a type of Satan. That is, the king of Babylon is being used as a symbol for Satan.
I would agree with Theodore Turner. This passage is about Satan, but it is also about the king of Babylon. I think verses 12-14 in that chapter could not possibly refer directly to the king of Babylon, because he would be UNABLE to exalt his throne above the stars of God, he would be UNABLE to sit on the mount of the congregation - which is the location of the heavenly council of the Most High God (YHWH). The king of Babylon is a mere man and cannot be like the most High. He cannot ascend above the heights of the clouds. After all, he is not the rider of the clouds, that's Jesus (Daniel 9, Acts 1).
I don't see what reason there is, given in the scripture, to think that this is talking about Satan. I agree that it is possible; however, without reading my own beliefs *into* the passage, as with Ezekiel 28, I don't see that the *text* indicates that it is speaking about Satan. After all, an earthly king can say in his heart such things (cf. v. 13 ff.).
I am glad that Mike Winger is American. Because if the UK and Europe had a Mike Winger in their countries then that person would not share his wisdom with American Audiences. Thank Jesus that He made Winger American.
10:29 That could very well explain why certain secular music can feel slimy and demonic. I love music, especially jazz, and I'm studying it in college, but, man, there is just something about the music that comes from sinful culture that sends chills down my spine. Maybe it's the Spirit convicting me. Maybe it's my conscience. 🤷♀️
There are many more than two words used for angels in the old testament. Both in general and specific. Ofanim, chayos hakodesh, Malachi, El, Elohim, and a variety of other terms based on context. This man is very well versed in Christian theology, but he does not seem to be familiar with Hebrew/old testament/ Jewish theology or even the translation of the scripture. Therefore what he uses as given starting assumptions are already based on faulty assumptions. If those assumptions were true then it would be a great talk, but if they are not then he is building castles on quicksand. The whole thing may be internally consistent but does not actually reflect the truth of the what G-d has actually said.
You know how Jesus called people, vipers, that's a snake. I wonder if satan was beautiful to eve so she believed him with no question? So he is called a serpent cause of his evil heart.
Dear Pastor Can you answer this please?: How can a good God protect Israel and the his believers and at the same time, not harm other human beings, even though we call them our enemies. How to overcome the seeming contradiction of the old testament.
Well I would just consider that the idea of fallen angels doesn't make sense. How did sin enter in to heaven? Bible says it never was there. Consider in the book of 2nd Peter that talks about the angels that sinned and were cast down. Consider that the word angel isn't always talking about heavenly Angels but the word also means messenger. Like the way it's used in Revelations. The doctrine of a literally devil also would indicate that angels have free will. Which it's obvious that if that were true why in the world did God create humanity if angels could choose anything? The Bible doesn't indicate that angels can die because they're not under the law of sin and death. Humans die because of this law.
Curiosity. Just like when a parent tells a child not to do something based on trust not explanation, the child ends up doing it. God did not make us puppets and he gives us free will. Unfortunately, man does not choose wisely. God consistently tells us to seek wisdom.
@@heather9842 humans end up doing things there not suppose to because of their conscious playing reverse phycology on them know your not suppose to that "bad thing" but you do it anyway out of curiosity
Peace doesn’t need Jesus. Peace came before and lasts after Jesus. But true peace we must achieve what Jesus has achieved and walk the path of Jesus. Follow his example, master yourself. This is the message. Perfection is attainable and necessary
Yeah man it is odd why a lot of people are against Jesus and Scripture and can't really explain why I have my own experiences and reasons for not liking people or even understanding because of people around me growing up experiences and observations of other people I lean more towards Voddie Buchman's description of the way people sissify or form my own observation of how people turn Him into a meme that take offense to it in a way I mean have some respect I can describe so many expressions that are in a some way corny if that makes sense I know people are people and perceive things differently or at least I do or cam I also see and feel things a little different probably because of mental emotional symptoms thank you for your teaching it is interesting and I appreciate it
Hey Mike, Here is a couple of thoughts at 57:15. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober and vigilant. The Greek is νήψατε καὶ γργορήσατε 1. νηφω don't drink too much, be clear headed. 2. γρηγορέω be awake!! Wake up. Don't sleep.
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we do not believe that we will be equal to God as satan aspired to become. Other than that, loved the video.
It’s honestly pretty obvious. Crazy how confused people are. Makes sense though as there are fewer and fewer saints and the years go on as sense pleasures become standard
"Baal-zebub" (Hebrew: בַּעַל זְבוּב Baʿal Zəvûv) is "Lord of the Flies", an ancient Philistine god. It is also the title of the popular 1954 book by William Golding about the disastrous attempt by British school children to govern themselves while stranded on an island waiting to be rescued.
WHOA!! The same exact thing happened to me. When I was in high school the class had to write an essay on our hero. I picked Jesus and I was told I can not use Him. But I fought and fought. What sunk their ship is when I said "Jesus is in our social studies book. So even you agree He is a real person who actually existed. So I can write on the strength He is an actual person. And even if you think He's a myth then why would Gilgamesh be allowed not Jesus?" I wouldn't shut up about it so they gave up.
YOU ARE MY EARTHLY HERO. MOST WOULDN'T EVEN DARE BRING JESUS CHRIST UP, EVEN THE STRONGEST CHRISTIANS AS HIGH SCHOOL CAN BE REALLY HARD IF YOU DARE GO AGAINST THE "NORM" SO THAT TOOK EXTREME COURAGE. I TOO STOOD MY GROUND ON CREATION VS. ATHEISM BUT THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO. THAT TOOK COURAGE, CHARACTER AND TRUE LOVE OF HIM, THE BIBLE AND YOUR CONSCIENCE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Tamara Magdalene Jesus is also spoken of in theTalmud. No matter how much people try to make excuses for Jesus not existing, the Talmud is hard to justify.
Romans, Jews, Muslims, & Christians all would affirm Jesus as real. That is a consensus view. That is most of the world today also! Jesus existed & anyone denying that is simply wrong.
Unfortunately, the issue is not normally the teacher, but other parents getting up in arms about it, or harassment from your peers. Sometimes it is the teacher directly. Either way, you are on good Historical grounds to say Jesus existed & anyone who denies that fact, not that he is Christ, they should not be allowed to teach anything. It is like saying JFK didn't exist.
I truly desire it saved them, & I hope you touched lives with what you said. That is really what counts, but they have no right, or basis in fact, to deny you to have Jesus as your hero. More media is written about someone acting like Jesus than basically any other character in the USA. Many people have been saying Jesus is great, & they were unaware that it was Jesus.
God bless & keep it up!
Good for you Tamara you are a warrior for christ
WAY TO GO!
Mike, God is using to bless and help people understand the Gospel. May God bless you, and your family.
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I want to be Mike Winger...HE’S AWESOME
@@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST I just want to have the joy, love & compassion for Christ he has so that it’s as contagious when I share the Gospel as when he does!
Mike’s very clear passion for Christianity is inspiring and refreshing🥰
I tried for fifty years to understand the Gospel. I guess doesn't want me to understand.
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How thoroughly have you read?
I'd suggest that you choose a Bible book, such as the gospel of John, or Paul's letter to the Romans, break it into about 3 portions (John can be divided neatly into 3 parts of 7 chapters), and read through the first portion every day for a week or two. Then read the second portion every day for the same length of time, then the third. Keep reading until you find you have a good grasp of what the book is about.
Both of these books cover what the gospel is.
It's important that you ask God to *open your eyes* so that you may see the wonderful truths you are reading. Spiritual things are spiritually discerned, so you need the help of the Holy Spirit.
Read the portion every day at least once. You could do it for a month or two, to really get a handle on it, before moving on to the next portion.
I did this with 1John, and it really opened up my perspective on some things.
If you are truly seeking God, there is no way that He will turn you away.
But you can't be halfhearted about it.
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At 50:05 There is an amazing line Pastor Mike puts out there.
He said “I have two types of relationships. With believers I have fellowship and with the world I have evangelism so that I don’t slip and slide into thier sin”. That is well said Pastor Mike, well said indeed.
Agree but have found that often in church I have to evangelize as many do not know the Gospel and just attend church :(
Bjørg Sætre-Mauger Keep in mind though we all attended Church and didn’t know much. I am still learning daily still.
@@Captain-Awesome l think that was my point :) we are learning, rediscovering the Word and pursuing Truth. Sometimes in Church many have been going for a long time and are set in false doctrines. my last church attendance believed in pre-trib doctrine and that Jesus was fully God when He was here but not also fully man. The people where lovely but because of their beliefs didn't operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit but also did not deal with anything from the book of Revelation because they thought that was for those left behind :) the church I attended for 12 years before this had an apostle come from America preaching a mix of prosperity doctrine, New Age and NAR theology, it turned nice people it to prideful money hungry dominionists :( The love for the Truth like sanctification is a process but there are so many weird doctrines creeping in, Hebrew roots, Dominion Theology, Pre trib rapture, Prosperity Gospel....so many things to navigate through and to speak the Truth in Love to. I am not there myself and dont pretend to be but what I do is pursue the Truth and His Love as much as I can. I love channels like this where men of God are searching for Truth and pointing out pitfalls using the Word as evidence not their own opinion. Love Bible Project and Tim Mackie for this reason also. Love people who can dialogue because they are searching for biblical truth and sadly to say that does not always happen in church :(
@Thomas B so true 😔
Dude, you are a rare breed (unfortunately), and I will be following your videos. I wish more pastors in my area, Corona, CA., used as many biblical references as you. Super encouraging. If you need a friend, let’s have coffee anytime!!
Try Norco Christian Church.
I once listened to a sermon which was heavily inspired by self improvement stuff, as someone who likes self improvement content I could tell, and it was through the lense of some biblical texts, and through the lense of the practicality it has for a Christian, definitely, and it ended on a very biblical note… and yes it was good and useful things… but a good portion of it, probably like half, was just not very bible based. I just felt weird that talk was a sermon. Maybe God wanted to impart exactly those things onto that church for that day, idk, but it felt weird to me. It was good, it was through a Christian lense too, but just not very focused on the bible…
He is very good, better than most preachers in many points
I grew up in corona. 29 years. Nice to see fellow coronians here. 🤷🏻♂️🙂
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Seriously thank you so much for being candid and straightforward about such difficult topics. Please keep up the good work! Needed this reminder!
Good Mindset : "I have two types of relationships: With believers I have fellowship.
With the world I have evangelism. I have outreach.
And I can keep it focused on that. Or else I will slip slide into the sins of these people."
Magnus Gautestad you cannot be a friend of this world and be with god it’s either your gods enemy or on gods side
@@pjking2380 thats not what he said.
In college I had to do a presentation on any subject I selected, and I selected Creation vs Evolution. The teacher let me prepare the whole presentation (and reviewed my powerpoint slides) and when it came to presentation day she told me I was not going to present it but would receive a 90% on it. I was upset but also relieved because I knew I would get attacked for it by the other students. I should have fought harder to be allowed to present it, though.
@@anonnnnnsh Why do they hate Jesus?
We can openly discuss Jesus here in our school
She probably saved your bacon. People get doxxed. Nobody deserves the fate of Christ.
EVIL comes from God Himself (Isaiah 45:7 KJV) . . .Jesus LIED in (Luke 10:18). There is NOT a single passage in the entire Jewish Scripture that mentions Satan was a FALLEN Angel, or Satan is EVIL. . . .As matter of FACT according to the Jewish Scripture SATAN is the SON OF GOD (Job 1:6 KJV).
Btw, (Isaiah 14:12) which Christians use as reference to answer (Luke 10:18), but the chapter and the context of the verse does NOT mention Satan, but it is speaking about the King of Babylon (Isaiah 14:4).
@@anonnnnnsh Those who disagree with you are swine but love your enemies. Jesus.
@@jonsart5643 Jesus was a wandering, end of the world, Jewish preacher who believed he was a king from another world which he called "Heaven" which he said is within you.
He had conversations with himself, which he referred to as "my father in Heaven".
He attacked the money changers in the Jewish Temple, stirred up the people, committed public blasphemy, and openly criticized the authorities - all of which get's you crucified.
As an atheist I don't hate god or Jesus. However, I doubt if either of these two Biblical characters actually exist in the here and now world that I live in.
I’m really enjoying this channel. He doesn’t over spiritualize anything. This is practical teaching and Biblical Truth.
Anyone can do utube and say whatever you want. Read the Bible. Stop adding anything to it man.
You are such an awesome teacher. You’re clear, concise, thorough and your ability to explain scripture and God’s message is humbling. I have difficulty reading a passage and getting the real message. I thank God for leading me to your channel through my daughter (who also thinks so highly of you) so I may better know His Word. Thank you 🙏
I am now a BIG fan of your channel. May God Bless your channel and all who hear it.
Isaiah 14 times 2 Ezekquiels 28. hahahaha That was awesome/hilarious, thank you. 👍 I'm really enjoying your videos.
I found it really funny too 😂
He pronounced Ezekiel as "is equal" 🤣🤣 that was very funny.
So funny. Wonderful
Thank you. I've been so blessed to hear your teachings! It has given me some light in so much pain in my life...
Yes people need to realize it’s their fault for GIVING IN to the temptations presented by satan. It’s our fault for giving in so we need to repent when we mess up and learn from our mistakes and be strong against temptations by the power of the Holy Spirit because we can’t do it alone.
theres no such thing as satan or god like you people like to believe
Pink GhostFace yes there is I will pray for you
@@TiffanyRay Don't let the devil control you
@@TiffanyRay They are just as real as trolls that only love to argue, are not seeking truth and shouldn't be engaged in debate, but prayed for because going out of one's way to attack God's people is indicative of some painful issues that are the actual cause of such deep resentment.
He’s already got you! You believe the lie. 😢
If more people would understand that Satan isn't powerless, God wouldn't take the blame for being evil.
Love watching Mike Winger teach. Thank you from the UK.
Mike, I will be praying for you everyday as I pray for my own family. Your gift is to speak truth from the Word of God and this is what is helping so many of us to become mature in the faith. Words cannot express how grateful I am that God brought you into my life!
A Christian can be " oppressed" by demons by willingly sinning.
Marie Neely, you are incorrect. A Christian can willingly sin just like Adam (who had no sin nature) willingly sinned.
Marie Neely well have you ever willingly sinned sense being born again?
@Marie Neely Are you a Christian? didn't take any pens home from work? Drive a bit over the speed limit? Covet something a neighbor had? Tell a "little white lie"? (a lie is still a lie) No one forces us to do those things and they aren't accidents. They are part of free will. It's just that we can ask forgiveness.
Read Job. One needs not to "sin" to be oppressed or obsessed by the devil-demons. Read what Paul, Peter,John, Jude wrote also.
Although I agree that christians can willingly sin, could she have been trying to say that even though we sin, we are saved and those sins will be forgiven?
Thank you for a complete and clear study of Satan from Scripture. Every blessing
Feeding us the truth from the truth, you rock Mike, great teachings. So grateful I found your channel! God bless you brother. 💕
I have really enjoyed your channel. I came from Chuck Missler (the MAN) and now to you. I appreciate your reasoned, evidence-filled takes on scripture.
Very good message, not an amazing or exciting new discovery, but you told the biblical truth and that is great. Truth is good, truth is great.
Thank you very much for this teaching. You keep proving how difficult it is for a mere person like me to fully understand scripture on my own. But God is faithful and I'm so grateful that I came across your channel. I'm learning a looooot. May the Lord be with you and bless you and your family every day. 💛
Mike once again a true gem of a video. Love your work of the lord
So not so long ago I rejected catholicism in which I was raised only to find out how much is christian world infiltrated with many false teachings and lies. I was trying to "keep an open mind" while watching people going mental over "holy spirit" and am still kinda shocked by how balantly croocked some people can be. It's abolutely crucial to self-educate ourself on these topics, it's crucial to openly discuss gospel and hold fast to our Bible and common sense! I love that you talk about Satan, he is the most repulsive being and we need to know him! I love your attitude, how you don't pretend to know everything. Much needed reasonable words, thank you, Mike, for doing this. Oh and It's funny how you mentioned Taiwan, which is where all the written above took place ha!
Who sends a spirit, messenger, or angel?
Psalms 78:49-51 (KJV) 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels [among them]. 50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; 51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of [their] strength in the tabernacles of Ham:
1 Samuel 16:14-16 (KJV) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. 16 Let our lord now command thy servants, [which are] before thee, to seek out a man, [who is] a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
1 Kings 22:20-23 (KJV) 20 And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner. 21 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. 22 And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so. 23 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
I agree we need to be educated on the real devil .he is the angel of light and very beautifully convincing. That's why he is such a convincing lier. That is why we pray and trust in jesus alone. He overcame satan on the cross. Not Peter in fact before jesus died he said to peter get behind me satan. Because
Peter tried to stop the will of god for jesus going to Jerusalem. Also the way satan wants to use the mother of jesus. He wants us to worship her to take away worship from jesus because he hates god and jesus is god . I hope someday the catholics would see this in bowing down to pray to dead plaster idol of mary. I feel mary would say wow dont bow to me in prayer and worship that is for my son only. Even the Angel's in heaven are beneath jesus and are not to be worshiped. Only jesus is worthy of all worship honor and glory . Amen
Exactly.
When my mind is running wild with crazy ideas about what satan can and can’t do, a well though out session lead by The Spirit with Mike brings me relief, peace and helps me to think more clearly in a biblical way ! Thanks Mike , keep up the good work , it’s a real blessing !!
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This is a really incredible sermon thank you Pastor Mike Winger I enjoy listening to your sermons cuz you never make it scary to talk about Satan or anything evil you give more of a sense of power in God then most people talking about Satan do and I think this is a really good quality you have
"So, let's talk about this jerk Satan..." LOL I love it! And actually, Mike was being nice only calling him that...
he said "LIKE GOD" coz he knew it was impossible to be more than God
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So I would think that he saw the "divine dance" as the trinity is described and wanted to be part of it, to change it into a quatraty..
Another translation of “serpent” is “shining one”, which matches the idea of all those shining gems. The serpent in Eden is not necessarily a talking snake.
whose translation?
@@watchgoose Michael Heiser
He did take the form of a snake though since the serpent's punishment was to crawl on its belly
This is accurate. Now, we cannot say for sure if Satan appeared as a serpent, or as an angelic being, both are possible, and God’s Word leaves it ambiguous for a reason.
I did a detailed study on this. The root word for serpent, is also the same as shining one, which is also the same as the root word for divination, which is the art of trying to uncover that which is hidden. And Satan is behind all of these things. This cannot be a coincidence.
snippletrap - The "serpent" of the garden of Eden is sense consciousness. Jesus mentioned this when he said you must raise the serpent as Moses did in John 3:14-15, to know your savior. Why this is still a mystery to many is interesting, and also, Satan is the "Devil," a state of mind formed by man's personal ideas of his power and completeness and sufficiency apart from God. This was demonstrated in scripture after Jesus was baptized and went to the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. Satan is the one who makes a man boast, or makes him feel unworthy. I think Satan is better known today as ego. Scripture mentions in many books, like Isaiah 29:13, "They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." . Jesus said this also when he taught about our living God who dwells within us. Yet many think he was speaking for himself, when he wasn't.This too is mention in the NT. He taught of who is truly our savior, the eternal One, the self-existing One, our living God within. Jesus taught that. He called him "My Father". Jacob met him at the mount of Piniel, Ezekiel described him, Jeremiah, Enoch, Moses, you name them, they all reflected man and his mind and how he comes to know his God. But, if we want to look outward instead of inward, how will anyone go to heaven when heaven is within? You do know they all taught that, right? Even Jesus. See Luke 17:21. But, what can be witnessed is we all seem to have committed the greatest sin, not knowing our living God within when he commanded to Moses, and mankind "Thou shall have no other gods before me". So, in essence, Christ is buried in the place of the skull until mankind awakens, then the dead in Christ, rise up. Peace be with you.
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Love bible teaching that includes humor.. God bless you sir. Help us Love Truth!
TRUST IN GOD. SO TRUE. Praise Jesus Christ! Forever! Thanks, pastor Mike.😎
Thanks Mike, for a great morning teaching.Your videos gives me a whole lot. I love listening to you.Keep it coming. God bless you.
I am hoping this helps me better understand how satan works as my church growing up only taught the LOVE of Jesus Christ and hell or satan was rarely, if ever, mentioned. I believed in him but in a very abstract way and even worse, the only time the Holy Spirit was mentioned was in the Apostle's Creed. I got born again young and backslid but when I surrendered totally to Him, I was ripe for deceptive "churches" and wolves. I thank God that He made sure I was firmly standing on the true Gospel and the teaching of my beloved Grandma. If not for her, I don't know if I'd believe but she grounded me in Him and I gave Him my heart at 8 or 9. I KNOW I was truly saved because I always felt Him all my life and definitely protected as He LITERALLY saved my life at least 5 times. He is an amazing God. bless you all & love to you all in Christ Jesus.
Thanks for the teaching Mike, just letting you know its appreciated here in England.
Hi Mike, Johnnie here. Retired fireman 40 years / Christian 38 years. Mike I’m in a terrible dilemma. We just moved down to North Carolina and attend a Calvary chapel church. Great church with one exception; the pastor believes that once truly saved, a Christian can not have topaz or a stronghold in their soul requiring demons to be cast out.
I’ve been doing so as a spiritual warfare minister for 12 years and have met with brothers and sisters who were tormented by a variety of spirits and have experienced complete freedom after being set free.
Roughly over 100 souls have sought out prayer for this diamonitzomi and
I think the CC point, with which I happen to agree, is that a demon cannot co-inhabit a Christian with the Holy Spirit. This, however, does not prevent extreme external demonic attack and influence on the believer.
Wish I could super thumbs this one up, Mike! God bless you, yours, and your ministry because He has blessed us immensely with your teachings!
27:40 Greetings from Taiwan, where Satan is eavesdropping in a bathroom. 😄
david777783 🤣🤣🤣
Satan took Jesus to a high mountain, and in a moment of time showed him all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them; for that it is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will give it. Luke 4: 3-13
Here's how i see the three enemies of the Christian:
The world- a factory that make all the vices and sin that one can have.
The devil: a salesman who tries to sell you sin and evil.
The flesh: the customer who consumes what the devil sells.
Love your teachings Brother Mike. If I was in your congregation I wouldn't be able to keep myself from laughing at your funny comments. 🤣😂🤣
He is rather adorable. Very blessed by his teaching. Just don’t think I’m weird😀
Such good stuff. I can watch this on multiple occasions.
So many teachers and pastor's now adays. I hope and pray that the one's I listen to and go to are Christ ordained. God said I will build My Church-He will build his church... not humans. Anyways if anyone says understanding the bible is easy-it is not- it required the holy spirit, understanding, and discernment.
I'm thinking the exact same thing and I'm convinced Mike is on point. His translations are very good.
Such a good point at one hour and one minute in. So many tend to blame Satan for everything. We need to repent.
Or what? Jeebus will come back and torture us for eternity? Please grow up.
Mike I really appreciate your passion for christ
Thank You for explaining this clearly
Denise from White Lake Ontario
@Mike Winger, A great sermon, well done. Can you post the transcript or a list of all verses referenced. Thanks and may God bless you .
Such an excellent message.
Man, I wanted to hear the people's questions.
Mike I am a 73 year old minister and I was very impressed with your analysis of Satan: According to the Bible. I learned a few things. However, I am at odds with some of the things you promulgated. I would love to talk to you over the phone and share some of the differences we have in the lesson. Not that I am right but I have a different view of some of the things you are teaching and it would be the Lords will for you to correct me in some of my misconceptions. I do not think our conversation will last a few minutes. Smile. I would like to sit and share, pray and come to the Lord's view of what we differ in. Where are you located, if you are within driving distance I would be glad to drive a couple of hours to meet. I am in the Richmond VA area. God Bless and I did like your teaching a lot. Rev Randy Sawyer
Luke 10:18 KJV
And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
What here fell from heaven? lightning or satan?
It's to emphasize the role of Satan in our lives to be aware of. God expelled Satan. People take Satan in.
@@warden835 The verse you quoted only emphasis the speed in which Jesus beheld his enemy, "as lightning fall from heaven", how you came up with that is beyond me.
You didn't answer my question either!
Because I don't care to answer it.
@@warden835 I know why! It was either lightning or satan. Had you said satan you would have been wrong. Had you said lightening, then it would've totally been irrelevant to the reason why you quoted the verse in the first place.
Thank you Sir for your teaching. I am so thankful to our Lord for your stand in and for Jesus and God's word of truth.
Blessings to you and your family.
From Sydney Australia.
Yes! Finally! Someone teaches on the "no teeth" issue! Satan is seeking to devour someone... he WILL DEVOUR US... IF WE LET HIM!!!
Thanks for this powerful, biblical, in-depth teaching, Pastor Mike!!!
17:53 John 8:44 Satan is the father of Lies
Saw your one video, and you are my new favorite pastor. I will definitely be checking out your website.
Isn't it amazing that God established His plan to reconcile us to Him as soon as the fall occured! The genius of God didn't need time to come up with a plan to bring us back to Him.
Imagine a human being when something goes horribly awry. We'd have to sit down, take a deep breath then spend time and resources to come up with a plan! But with God it's instant, which is a testament to the genius of God.
He actually had His plan in place even before that! Revelation talks about the lamb being slain before the foundation of the world, and Ephesians 1 talks about people being elected unto salvation before the foundation of the world too- all of which imply the expectation of sin entering into the world
@@ravikeller9626 Very true!
Great stuff Mike Winger.
Thank God for my warriors already in heaven.
Kadacha will pay that no good Dragon 1
“Some people are obsessed with angels. I feel like this somehow helps them with the distance they have between them and God. So they talk about angels, angels, angels, but there isn’t a connection with God personally. And that can actually be a negative thing.”
What you said about angels as a substitute for God really got me thinking and it reminded me of something. Believe it or not, there was a journalist who worked for Time Magazine back in 1993 who seems to have grasped this very concept that you explained at the beginning of your sermon. In an article published in 93 they had written of an extremely interesting observation they had begun to take notice of that very year. Within that very article, they wrote
“For those who choke too easily on God and his rules... angels are the handy compromise."
It would seem that even back then in 1993, a secular journalist of a worldly newsmagazine had... consciously or unconsciously... grasped hold of a spiritual truth without even realizing it, the very one that you brought up at the start of your sermon.
Great series, good labouring. GOD bless
Perfect application...
Theology, lets talk...
@53:40 Genesis 3 also includes an affirmation of Satan's 'false' doctrine, " And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us" Satan's purpose was to get Adam and Eve to disobey God, telling them the truth was the most effective way to accomplish this. No false doctrine required.
@Darren If you were more like God than before the fall than you haven't progressed. I don't believe Satan outwitted God and therefore God had to improvise in the garden, as you do.
Dear Mike,
Very good, except for one mistake: Satan is never called "Lucifer" in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. This word , "lucifer" is in the Vulgate, but not the cannon of our Scriptures,
DZ
There was never any historical character or biblical character named Lucifer.
Isaiah 14:12?
@@carolusmaximus100 The original language of Isaiah 14:12 has the word
Heylel, which means morning star.
The Latin Vulgate and the K.J.V. replaced that with the name of the Roman "god" of the planet Venus, Lucifer.
Lucifer is a mythic character. There is no such person.
@@thenowchurch6419 Thanks for reply!
I love that you put the cookies on the bottom shelf so I can reach them. Thank you and may your tribe increase.
Thank you for your message. You are blessing many peoples lives.
What you perceive to be evil is necessary for growth and the attainment of knowledge and wisdom
I’ve never been able to understand the fact that Satan has access and can converse with God in heaven. I have heard pastors say that God can not be in the presence of evil. Obviously it is clear in the book of Job that Satan does have conversations with God....which I still struggle with, but as with things we don’t “understand” spiritually, I trust Almighty God🙏✝️
If it’s helpful, I think God puts distance or some type of separation between himself and evil, like we see when God indwells the tabernacle, and perhaps this is similar to how Satan must approach him, at a great distance or with a barrier between. This may be how they conversed in Job.
I think a person will find some teachings in all churches that you may not agree with; but you have to find a church that you agree with most of the teachings. Philippians 2:12 states that we are to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling".
Mike, great video, however, one correction. You mentioned that Satan will be trapped during the seven year tribulation. There is NO 7 year tribulation mentioned in the bible. That is Dispensational thinking and is a twisting of Daniel 9:27. There are 7 plagues but not 7 years of tribulation mentioned.
It is in the bible Jesus refers to it as the Great Tribulation" (Matthew 24:21), "Affliction"(Mark 13:19), and "days of vengeance"(Luke 21:22).
Do you have a copy of the new testament? It also explains the whole 7 years in the book of Revelation. The period starts when they rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. The first 3 1/2 years are peaceful but then Gods wrath comes down on earth the ladt 3 1/2 years.
Jesus quotes that if he did not return at the end of the 7th year no one would have survived.
You should check out Mike’s breakdown of different end-time beliefs. It was a pretty informative video.
@@heather9842 Actually, the bible does not say any of that. The period of Great Tribulation does not mention 7 years. It is an unspecified period of time of tribulation. The book of Revelation does not say anywhere that there is 7 years of tribulation. The book of Daniel does however say that the last 7 years of Jesus' ministry is the last 7 year period. It also describes the destruction of the temple in 70 AD.
@@alexandria1663 I've seen it. There is only one correct view though of end times beliefs and that is the Historicist view which describes prophecy as unfolding throughout time. Futurist and Prederist views were created by the Jesuits of the Catholic church as a distraction.
I have known people who blame every negative on Satan and demons. They were very fearful. Some got angry if I tried to tell them that their problems were not caused by Satan as if they wanted it to be caused by Satan.
Hi Mike, one particular part of the video caught my attention, when you mentioned Moroni; since I’ve been trying to research the meaning but only find LDS meanings. Would you be able to briefly tell me the meaning of Moroni.
Moroni is entirely an LDS name, a Mormon angel. The name is not in the Bible, so it has no Biblical meaning.
He will not be able to tell you. Moroni is the angel mentioned in Revelations 14:6. "having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people" Moroni is the angel who gave Joseph Smith the plates from which Joseph Smith translated the Book Of Mormon. He (Smith) was later was given priesthood authority from Peter, James, and John... and was visited by Elijah who restored the authority to build Temples...of which there are almost 200 around the world on every inhabited continent... along with 70000 missionaries in fulfillment of Rev 14:6. Isaiah referred to the coming of this book and the Lord's blessings as a marvelous work and a wonder in Isaiah 29. Hopefully that helps.
@@anonnnnnsh True. Yet the angel exists and his return was prophesied. Those who think everything God wants them to know is already written in the modern Bible are at a huge disadvantage. Thr Jews made the same mistake. Christians should learn from their error.
Brothers and sisters, let's fight together, let's pray until the end.
Absolutely loving this Bible study. I thank God for your ministry and your committed passion to teaching Gods word. Very few churches unfortunately never talk about the Devil and how we are to wage war against him and how the Devil operates. Blessings. Hey Mike I have an honest question what books or resources would you recommend for someone who's been called into the Pastoral Ministry?
+Inspiring Theology This is no joke, I recommend reading and rereading the pastoral epistles paying special attention to the character qualifications of elders. It is sad that so many focus more on talent than on character, a mistake that has lead to raising up heretics because of their excellent ability to move a crowd. In addition I would recommend a book on hermeneutics (I think I recall using "Basic Bible Interpretation" by Roy Zuck - though I didn't like his discussion on Typology in the Old Testament). I'd also recommend a great resource called "Self Confrontation" which is a biblical counseling guide. It is fantastic in offering a good application of Biblical truth to various issues that we encounter in counseling and which we ought to address in the scope of teaching. Some good theology books, or at least one, is helpful. I started with Foundations of Pentecostal Theology by Duffield and Van Cleave. And I don't think any new pastors library should be empty of apologetics material. "A Ready Defense" by McDowell is a great resource. "When Critics Ask" by Geisler, is an apologetic resource that specifically deals with attacks on the Bible. I'd also recommend that he not try and read too much into the Greek. More often then not, I hear the Greek being used to mean more than it really does. This is the first thing that strikes you as you study Greek. Surely there are other good resources but all of them will need to be read with a discerning mind because none of them is perfectly correct other than the Bible. But, the greatest of all is a commitment to say only what the Bible says, no more than what the Bible says and no less than what the Bible says and to try and say it with the same heart as the Bible does. The Bible and personal character are the greatest protection from error.
+Mike Winger Thank you so much brother Mike. These books and resources you outlined will be of great help (as I predict they will) Also, thanks for the in depth response instead of a "just pray" about it approach (those can be annoying). Of course, none of the resources mentioned are perfect and so I'll do as the bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 " Test them all, hold on to what is good" discerning the bad from the good and using it accordingly ( although that is said in a different context its still a useful principle). I feel these tips will be a great first step towards fulfilling God's calling. May the Lord repay you for your labor. Blessings
About 2.Corinthians 12:
Just read verses 7-10 without a pause. You will see that Paul in verse 10 defines the thorn in his flesh himself.
God bless y'all
Defeating me means nothing, for i am just a man named Mike
Recovered hard drug (meth) and mental health sufferer (bipolar). I praise the LORD for helping me win the battles I alone could not. Lithium and other psych meds actually led me back to the drug use and I’m witness to the power of God to free me from such false remedies. This has been my experience. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Christians not being able to be possessed is one thing I've wrestled with because I've seen someone very close to me fall into a depression for about a month and at the end of this episode, demons manifested through her speaking through her saying "you can't have her" and things of that nature. She needed to be delivered three different nights that week. She had been a believer and completely devoted to Christ for 15 years or so at that point. She wasn't the only christian I know that went through something similar. Maybe it was just a toxic church or psychological issues, I don't know. What I DO know is these were godly people and were totally acting possessed (slithering on the floor, breaking things, speaking in altered voice).
I don’t believe that’s possible unless a person leaves a door open for Satan to come in. We need to stay prayed up and fully surrendered to Jesus Christ.
The thing is though, if we need Jesus in order to have peace, how do you explain people who aren't Christians, like Buddhists etc, who are very peaceful?
Well, the Moral argument for example proves that God is the logical source of moral truths, not that athiests can't be good people or that Buddhists can't be kind, only that God in the scripture is the only possible source of truth. People may be at peace through any vain philosophy, for many philosophies share similar traits, (no surprise as the bible says athiests are condemned by natural theology). Buddhists are at peace with themselves and their conscience, Christians are at peace with God.
THE Satan.
You know, I think that this is amazing. It showed me that I’m going to need to absolutely study through Ezekiel when it’s time, and it’s good to remember and be reminded of most of this. Now to hold firm in the faith to move on behalf of those who are around me, in Jesus’s mighty name!
Dear Mike,
What makes you think Isa.14:12 is talking about Satan. The proper name "Lucifer" is not used in that verse. The word "hê·lêl" is used in the Hebrew and it means "shining one", describing the king of Babylon in the context of the passage. We got the word, "lucifer" from the Latin translation of the Hebrew word, "hê·lêl". When used in our early English translations (heavily influenced by the Latin Vulgate and Roman Catholic Theology on this issue) , it is not an actual translation of the Hebrew word; but a transliteration from the Latin. Some early theological presuppositions identified the word with Satan and promoted the word to become a proper noun, and alternative name for Satan. The actual word, "lucifer" is never used in the Scriptures.
You may want to check out these references:
www.westernseminary.edu/transformedblog/2014/11/17/does-isaiah-14-reveal-anything-about-satans-fall/
www.crivoice.org/lucifer.html
www.hope-of-israel.org/luciferinisaiah14.html
DZ
Thanks for posting this comment; it lead me to research this for myself. You do seem to be correct, and based on context, I would argue that it's not talking about Lucifer/Satan, but rather the King of Babylon, as you said. Later in the passage, the "shining one" is referred to as a man:
Those who see you will stare at you
and ponder over you:
‘Is this the man who made the earth tremble,
who shook kingdoms,
17 who made the world like a desert
and overthrew its cities,
who did not let his prisoners go home?’
(ESV)
Based on the context, I agree with you; I don't think that Isa. 14:12 is referring to Satan.
You are correct that the name Lucifer is Latin and does not appear in the Hebrew. However, the person being referred to is Satan.
Isaiah 14:12-17 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! (13) For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: (14) I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. (15) Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. (16) They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; (17) That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
As Mike points out in the video, the Hebrew word that is Lucifer in the KJV is a word that means Light-bearer. It is a personal name or title. The king of Babylon is being a type of Satan. That is, the king of Babylon is being used as a symbol for Satan.
I would agree with Theodore Turner. This passage is about Satan, but it is also about the king of Babylon. I think verses 12-14 in that chapter could not possibly refer directly to the king of Babylon, because he would be UNABLE to exalt his throne above the stars of God, he would be UNABLE to sit on the mount of the congregation - which is the location of the heavenly council of the Most High God (YHWH). The king of Babylon is a mere man and cannot be like the most High. He cannot ascend above the heights of the clouds. After all, he is not the rider of the clouds, that's Jesus (Daniel 9, Acts 1).
I don't see what reason there is, given in the scripture, to think that this is talking about Satan. I agree that it is possible; however, without reading my own beliefs *into* the passage, as with Ezekiel 28, I don't see that the *text* indicates that it is speaking about Satan. After all, an earthly king can say in his heart such things (cf. v. 13 ff.).
I'd like to get your response to my reply to Theodore Turner, if I could. I'm trying to find warrant for such a belief *from the text* itself.
I am glad that Mike Winger is American. Because if the UK and Europe had a Mike Winger in their countries then that person would not share his wisdom with American Audiences. Thank Jesus that He made Winger American.
Don't you know? Jesus was American and he spoke with a Southern Baptist accent. ;-)
10:29 That could very well explain why certain secular music can feel slimy and demonic. I love music, especially jazz, and I'm studying it in college, but, man, there is just something about the music that comes from sinful culture that sends chills down my spine. Maybe it's the Spirit convicting me. Maybe it's my conscience. 🤷♀️
Write nice jazz
Great word! Thanks Mike!
In 2nd grade, my teacher tried to force me to draw a picture of the Quran in class, I drew the Holy Bible instead and got expelled
Burnt Beatz r/thathappened
Yo 😲
There are many more than two words used for angels in the old testament. Both in general and specific. Ofanim, chayos hakodesh, Malachi, El, Elohim, and a variety of other terms based on context. This man is very well versed in Christian theology, but he does not seem to be familiar with Hebrew/old testament/ Jewish theology or even the translation of the scripture. Therefore what he uses as given starting assumptions are already based on faulty assumptions. If those assumptions were true then it would be a great talk, but if they are not then he is building castles on quicksand. The whole thing may be internally consistent but does not actually reflect the truth of the what G-d has actually said.
You know how Jesus called people, vipers, that's a snake. I wonder if satan was beautiful to eve so she believed him with no question? So he is called a serpent cause of his evil heart.
Listen to Michael Heiser on the serpent in the garden .....it is very interesting. He is a respected Hebrew scholar.
Dear Pastor Can you answer this please?:
How can a good God protect Israel and the his believers and at the same time, not harm other human beings, even though we call them our enemies. How to overcome the seeming contradiction of the old testament.
"So he comes and appears as an angel of light and says, 'Hi, I am Moroni' ... perhaps" Subtle. LOL
that's only in the Mormon bible
MORON is in the name Moroni ...lol
Angels are not morons, must have been a demon
@@watchgoose and Revelations 14.
Praise the Lord
It is really hard to understand how a perfect being fell. He had everything with God. o.O. It seems like something must have gone wrong.
Well I would just consider that the idea of fallen angels doesn't make sense. How did sin enter in to heaven? Bible says it never was there. Consider in the book of 2nd Peter that talks about the angels that sinned and were cast down. Consider that the word angel isn't always talking about heavenly Angels but the word also means messenger. Like the way it's used in Revelations. The doctrine of a literally devil also would indicate that angels have free will. Which it's obvious that if that were true why in the world did God create humanity if angels could choose anything? The Bible doesn't indicate that angels can die because they're not under the law of sin and death. Humans die because of this law.
Curiosity. Just like when a parent tells a child not to do something based on trust not explanation, the child ends up doing it.
God did not make us puppets and he gives us free will. Unfortunately, man does not choose wisely. God consistently tells us to seek wisdom.
@@heather9842 humans end up doing things there not suppose to because of their conscious playing reverse phycology on them know your not suppose to that "bad thing" but you do it anyway out of curiosity
@Blaster Master Satan is not just a lawyer. Look at the world around you and wake up! Selling your soul to the devil is a real thing!
Peace doesn’t need Jesus. Peace came before and lasts after Jesus. But true peace we must achieve what Jesus has achieved and walk the path of Jesus. Follow his example, master yourself. This is the message. Perfection is attainable and necessary
Yeah man it is odd why a lot of people are against Jesus and Scripture and can't really explain why I have my own experiences and reasons for not liking people or even understanding because of people around me growing up experiences and observations of other people I lean more towards Voddie Buchman's description of the way people sissify or form my own observation of how people turn Him into a meme that take offense to it in a way I mean have some respect I can describe so many expressions that are in a some way corny if that makes sense I know people are people and perceive things differently or at least I do or cam I also see and feel things a little different probably because of mental emotional symptoms thank you for your teaching it is interesting and I appreciate it
Mike yr teaching is sooooo good to young christian...
Hey Mike,
Here is a couple of thoughts at 57:15.
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober and vigilant.
The Greek is
νήψατε καὶ γργορήσατε
1. νηφω don't drink too much, be clear headed.
2. γρηγορέω be awake!! Wake up. Don't sleep.
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we do not believe that we will be equal to God as satan aspired to become. Other than that, loved the video.
Scriptures say that Lucifer was perfect until sin or iniquity was found in him.
It’s honestly pretty obvious. Crazy how confused people are. Makes sense though as there are fewer and fewer saints and the years go on as sense pleasures become standard
"Baal-zebub" (Hebrew: בַּעַל זְבוּב Baʿal Zəvûv) is "Lord of the Flies", an ancient Philistine god.
It is also the title of the popular 1954 book by William Golding about the disastrous attempt by British school children to govern themselves while stranded on an island waiting to be rescued.
Arrogance, Pride and
Narcissism