Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 3:08 {Was Jesus’ Death Suicide?} I need help responding to the objection that Jesus voluntarily going to the cross was suicide. I know this isn’t the case, but I’m having a hard time expressing why. 2. 20:23 {How Can We Sin if Indwelled?} How are we able to sin if the Holy Spirit is in us? 3. 24:52 {Defining Inerrancy} How can we biblically define inerrancy? Even the writers of the Chicago Statement seem to hold slightly different views on harmonization (according to Mike Licona). 4. 31:45 {Is Nakedness Inherently Sinful?} My 16 year old daughter was wondering why with the Fall in Genesis, shame is associated with being naked. What’s the correlation between sin, nakedness, and the Fall? I didn't really know. 5. 34:51 {How were Private Events Recorded?} Do you know how biblical authors recorded events, conversations, and moments that transpired despite being in private or in a one-man scenario, perhaps like Judas' death? 6. 43:08 {When did the Old Covenant End?} When did the Old Covenant officially end? Christ's birth? Death (Temple veil torn in 2)? Resurrection? Pentecost? 70 A.D. (destruction of the Temple)? Or was it a gradual "end" similar to U.S. slavery? 7. 49:05 {Overcoming Pride} I often feel myself getting prideful and I’m worried that if I don't get control over it, God will humble me. What are some ways to keep myself humble, before God does it for me? 8. 53:40 {Did God or an Angel Give Moses the Tablets?} How do we reconcile Exodus 31: 18 with Acts 7: 38, Galatians 3: 19, and Hebrews 2:2? I’m unconvinced that Scripture contradicts itself, but this lives in my head rent free and I need a resolution. 9. 57:55 {Why Pray for Others?} If Jesus is our final intercessor, why should we intercede for or pray over other believers' needs? Is this related to the spiritual realm and prayer delays, like in Daniel 10: 12-14? 10. 1:08:26 {Commentary Recommendations} What is your go-to commentary? -- Bonus Q: 1:11:00 {Co-Led Studies & Complementarianism} After watching your Women in Ministry series, I’d like to know if biblically, you believe a woman helping her husband teach a co-ed adult Sunday school class would be an elder-type role and would be wrong.
9) Always pray for others because we’re in a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:18 🙏💕 “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints”
9) We’re under the new covenant. Romans 8:26 🕊️ “In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words”
This is coming from someone who has been suicidal; someone who is suicidal wants to take their own life to relieve their own suffering. Chist did not take his own life but gave it to relieve our suffering.
Acts 14:22 we must go through many hardships to inherit the kingdom of God Christ came to relieve our eternal suffering of Hell so that we can go to heaven !
So true, your comment just made me realise, it's like calling firefighters that go into sure danger, suicidal. "I'm willing to die to save people" is very different yes.
Mike, I walk 30 minutes every evening after work. I listen to.your lessons as I walk. Sometimes I will listen to the same lesson several times throughout the week. Thank you for good, solid Bible teaching. I'm soaking it up and am getting fed.
Agree. You can listen to this while exercising, walking , doing dishes. Although walking is great because you can listen better. This is just great information and good insight for reading the Bible.
Someone here who was suicidal before getting saved: sacrifice brings hope for someone to be saved. Suicide is a hopelessness because you think you can’t ever be saved.
Another excellent Q&A stream. As a complimentarian, I think women are desperately needed to teach other (younger) women. We need more of that because the young women in this day and age are being influence so much by the world that they destroy lives for lack of mentors.
I’m just started reading Jeremiah in a read the Bible in six months plan. I’m also reading all the Bible Study notes and it’s been amazing and I’m so better understanding that Jesus is in the Old Testament. My day doesn’t go well when I don’t do my reading.
Just skipped through 30 headlines and land here , gasping for breath! Fill us Lord Jesus with Your Self, Your Spirit indwelling, You, the Living Word! Oh only Jesus Christ is peace and Hope, blessed Hope.
May you catch up to Jesus in the New Testament. "If you had known what these words mean, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the innocent."
@robertdouglas8895 I know you don’t believe this, but killing oneself is never “helping the world”. It is NEVER a sacrifice that God calls anyone to do. Some people are master justifiers and will come up with any excuse, but no excuse with excuse them when they stand before the Judge. Suicide is throwing away the precious life God gave you and ultimately spitting in His face.
@@FlyTour69 I never said it was God's will. It's how people come to the decision to off themselves. "The world would be a better place and I would be better off, too." We are all on a quest to find peace and happiness. Sometimes the standard for that is extremely low. We are all doing what we think is right, at the time. Forgiveness is always the key to improvement because when we forgive others, we know we are forgiven. "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." When you see others as worthless, you will see yourself the same way.
@@robertdouglas8895 Not always. I’ve had a family member kill herself just because she got in an argument with her best friend and that was the only reason. Sure some suicides happen because people think about suicide constantly and don’t get help for mental illnesses that cause them to think this way, but there’s also a lot of suicides that happen because of spur of the moment decisions.
@@robertdouglas8895I think you've got it backward. We actually are able to love others as we are able to love ourselves - in a healthy way. We are often told we must love ourselves, however, Christ's guideline is to love your neighbor AS you love yourself. The presupposition is that we all actually love ourselves. This is why we get so disappointed and frustrated, even sometimes lashing out at ourselves. If we actually didn't love ourselves, we wouldn't want others to love us, express admiration to us, etc. The fact that we are upset for not measuring up, means we love ourselves and WANT to be someone that measures up. Self love evidences itself in conflicting and "backward" ways. Whether it be laziness, workaholism, or even suicide, it traces to self love.
RE: question 4. I wonder if the shame of physical nakedness, and desire to cover it, is correlated with the shame of having their sin exposed and not wanting it to be known or revealed to God. Just a thought.
These are very good questions, I have to watch this over a span of some time so I can really think about and look into some of these questions. Mike Winger does a great job of addressing these questions. Very informative.
Relevant to question 9... "In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father." John 16:26-27
Mike, thank you for explaining during Question 2 that even though I have the Holy Spirit within me, sinning is real. I was in need of that explanation. Thank you for being one that has helped edify me in Christ.
Excellent Q & A. 2 points that I haven't seen yet in the comments (sorry if it's repeats): 1) There is absolutely a lot of amazing evidence for the resurrection, but the suffering of the apostles isn't the best part of it as the only suffering with historical evidence is Paul and Peter. James wasn't given a chance to repent or deny Jesus before his death and the other apostles have no historical evidence of their means of death until at least 1 to 2 centuries after their deaths and even then only in catholic sources. 2) The old covenant never ended. It is still around between God and the Jewish tribes. Paul even says you can choose to follow the law and put yourself under it, but that separates you from Christ (Galations 5:1-4). So this implies you can still put yourself under the first covenant, but that only judgement exists there as opposed to the grace and salvation offered by Jesus (as further outlined in many verses in Romans 7 and 8). The old covenant ceases for each individual when they accept Jesus and the new covenant (as you pointed out), but that does not end the old covenant.
Claiming Christ's sacrifice on the cross was either child abuse or a bloodthirsty act is a typical response from the Islamic worldview. However, the Father was pleased to crush* the Son, putting [the Son] to grief; if the Son would render Himself [as] a guilt offering, the Father will see the Son's offspring, the Father would prelong the Son's days, and the good pleasure of the Father will prosper in the Son's hand. (Isaiah 53:10) *H1792 - דָּכָא dâkâʼ, daw-kaw'; a primitive root (compare H1794); to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively):-beat to pieces, break (in pieces), bruise, contrite, crush, destroy, humble, oppress, smite.
Hello Mike I just wanted to take a moment to say Thank You for the time you give to the body of Christ and I Thank Jesus for you I not only enjoy listening to your Biblical perspectives they are insightful and thought provoking in a good way I might add, and I always come away with a drive to dig deeper it’s like I can never get enough the more of GOD I get the more of Him I want I’m sure you know what I mean He is Amazing and Wonderful and Greater than I could ever find the words for, I am so incredibly Blessed and I don’t mean in a material or financial way what He has done for me those things can never compare I’ll Praise Him forever I am in Him and He in me simply Amazing, sorry I got a little carried away I just wanted to say Thanks, Have a really Great GOD filled day my Brother and Be Blessed
Mike, there was a guy in my 2nd grade class named Joe King and I made a joke in front of the class about his name (it was in good faith, he laughed too) and many kids and even the teacher chuckled, so your joke about that was particularly humorous lol. Of course I immediately followed it up with another joke that bombed
Years ago I came to the same conclusion about Jesus’ eternal state after the cross that you point out in question #1 That Jesus is forever in human form after the cross. Yes exalted and on the throne. But He doesn’t return to what he was prior to being born in the flesh. He gave up His previous eternal state of existence in order to become a flesh and blood man and after the cross He doesn’t just pick up His previous existence again, but will be forever in a human glorified body. I have said this for years to a select few people, because I had never heard anyone say this before, I didn’t mention it to people I thought couldn’t handle thinking about it biblically. I’m glad to finally hear someone else say this. It literally takes a load off of my theological mind that I actually came to the right conclusion and I wasn’t thinking up some kind of heresy. lol Always enjoy your well thought out answers Mike. Keep up the great work.
Thinking about this today, someone asked when the new covenant started? I agree w you that the tearing of the veil, the resurrection, Pentecost were all movements of the new covenant. I want to throw in there Communion as an aspect of the new covenant initiation as well. 1 Corinthians 11:25 “this cup is the new covenant in my blood…” Just thought I’d mention it. Love the way you process through scripture. Great job
The New Covenant was made with Israel and Judah. Gentiles can be grafted in to the covenants through faith in Jesus. Is it possible the New Covenant doesn’t begin until Jesus returns? Jeremiah 31.
God’s Covenants do not ‘end,’ per se…He IS forever and His Word remains forever; therefore, every covenant is still as valid as the others. The actual person/people the covenant was made with could be considered ‘ended,’ but God is still alive, so the covenants stand. A Christian’s duty is to take in the Yoke of the Covenants next to/beside our Savior, Who carries the majority of the ‘load.’..🙏
Out of curiosity I paused and looked up Brian Zahnd - man within 2-3 min I knew you were right Mike- just making up his own god in his own head totally unscriptural. So back in 3 minutes te hear some scriptural truth 👏👏👍✝️
I am a Christian, and I strongly love the Lord. But I believe that I am a slave to sin. Yes just as much as I was before I was before I found Christ. I just have his spirit to help guide me to overcome my sin. And when I can't overcome sins I commit my sins to Christ for forgive. The Holy Spirit helps me to grow, I know I will never be holy until the end comes and God restores me.
@@jimmyburdan2851you're not. Read Romans 5 and 6. Or just the whole thing. I'm not saying we don't still mess up, but don't have a low view of God's grace in your life. It renders sin powerless, according to Romans 6:6.
6:20 I can understand when people say Jesus Christ's death on the cross was suicide because He says it himself that He that he willingly gives up his life but He also says he willingly takes it back. I would basically respond to what if in a movie where a person is going to sacrifice themselves but they can or they will come back to life, like we see a lot in Disney movies, did they commit suicide or they sacrifice themselves? The answer would be Jesus Christ sacrificed himself not committed suicide because suicide is ending your life and you're not coming back.
In my opinion, the statement about the "lost weekend" leaves out a question that is not easy to answer. How does time continue after death? Does the 24-hour rhythm continue or does time end with death? That is my specific question to Mike Winger: What is your eschatological view of the connection between time and eternity, and when does eternity begin.
I read a person calling “God’s Wrath” as being “mad” at us…I’m like go is not emotionally mad at us…God’s Wrath is righteous and specific against sin…not punishment for disobedience
Would you please address the newest Bible translation by John MacArthur… Legacy Standard Bible. Although I am not a Calvinist, I am curious if that translation is Calvinistic leaning.
I see it this way. If we stand before God as we are we would die. But God loved us so He died to MAKE us clean. And now we can stand before God and live in the righteousness of Jesus.
Hey mike - can I do bible study well with hypergracers... my other option is pento's obsessed with miracles and tounges. Its hard to fellowship with believers with such distractions... thoughts? Direction? Encourage appreciated
Q- Hi Mike, my aunt has a severe mental handicap & when I talk to her about Jesus & the gospel, I can’t tell if she’s really grasping it. She seems uninterested and her health is going downhill fast these days. Looking for some biblical encouragement within this situation.
Unfortunately, you cannot improve her health nor mental faculties. You'll have to trust God that He is good and just and will make the wisest decision regarding her salvation.
@@IndianaJoe0321 hi thank you for commenting. Yes I do trust God in all His attributes. I’m just trying to understand how the gospel applies to someone who seems to have little or no ability to intellectually receive and accept it. Especially in the case of someone like my aunt, who has been this way her entire life. I can’t find anything in the Bible that really relates to this type of situation. I know that some people believe in the “age of accountability” and so some might argue that this concept would also apply to someone of little intelligence, but the “age of accountability” is really a thing of debate. I just think this is something that isn’t talked about much in the church body, but the concern weighs heavy on many believers who have loved ones with intellectual disabilities. I thought maybe Mike would have some encouraging scripture to offer that I am missing.
Well, @@seaglass.jen86 , consider a little baby or toddler who accidentally dies. God will not hold the baby accountable for sinning against Him because the little one cannot understand. It is the same way with adults who don't have the mental capacity to understand concepts like sin, redemption, repentance,and salvation. If that individual dies, God will not hold him/her accountable. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross at Calvary is more than enough for a deceased baby's, or deceased mentally incapacitated adult's, sin. Remember: God is kind and merciful and loving and compassionate toward those who don't have the mental capacity to understand the gospel.
God is good, great, kind, wise, and merciful,@@seaglass.jen86 . If someone (an infant, a mentally incapacitated adult, etc.) is not capable of ever understanding the gospel, He won't hold them (babies, mentally retarded people, etc.) accountable due to the sufficiency of Jesus' work on the cross at Calvary.
@@thestevechapman my pleasure! I think there’s a discount code still active if you decide to purchase a Logos package. Enter BIBLETHINKER8 at checkout. Have a blessed day!
I will say that I’ve recently seen a corrupt judge in action, who’s only concern was to preserve their public image and not to follow the law, forcing people to delete evidence of wrongdoing with the threat to those peoples freedoms and safety. Witnessing that makes me a lot more grateful that God’s justice is not corrupt. We might squirm a bit and feel uncomfortable when we don’t agree on something, but God isn’t trying to destroy evidence to make himself look better.
The problem with saying when did the Old Covenant end is that those who ask that question and believe that seem to teach a false doctrine attached to it. They will teach that because we are not under the Old Covenant we don't have to worry about obeying any of the Ten Commandments. (Of course, the O.T. system of animal sacrifice was done away with as well as the dietary laws were done away with when Jesus died on the cross.) Certain individuals teach that we are not under law but grace (Which I believe as well, but believe we should obey what Jesus commanded us to do.), they assume because we are not under law we don't have to obey any of those commands. Is it alright then if we commit adultery because we are not under the Old Covenant, or any of the other moral commands of God? It is absurd to think that we can disobey any of those commands except the Sabbath.(The sabbath is done away with). I have heard believers say that down through the years, that we are not under law so keeping any of that is legalism. Jesus brings us into deeper meaning of the Ten Commandments and said that if we hate someone or call them a fool we are in danger of the judgement (Just read the Sermon of the Mount (Matthew 5-7 chapters). We should know that all of the Ten Commandments except the Sabbath are enjoined upon us according to the N.T. In fact, those that believe in the Great Commission will sometimes leave out verse Matthew 28: 20. If we take the Great Commission seriously we must include verse 20 in that context. So what does it remind us of? Matthew 28: 20 "Teaching them to keep all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (LSB), that is what Jesus said.
Something to think about when it comes to the law(Ten Commandments) Before the law was given was it wrong or a sin to murder someone? Before the law was it wrong or a sin to steal from someone? Yes it was and so much more that was wrong and sinful. There were nations that existed before the law was given that had some of the same laws that are found in the Ten Commandments. It’s not like murder was ok before the law was given. God was setting up a new nation and giving them a foundation for their governmental system that they would live by. Jesus came and not only showed that no one has or can live out the 10 commandments perfectly as required, he then shows that it’s actually more than what’s written, so no murder isn’t just physically killing somebody but it’s just hating someone. He show it is completely impossible for anyone to be perfect and actually follow the law, except for God, which He was in the flesh. When someone is saved it is still impossible for them to follow the law. That does not give them a license to sin though. Because they are saved and have the Holy Spirit they will seek to do what Jesus said summed up the entire law, to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. If you live by this command you will naturally please God without the law(Ten Commandments). The law is a mirror to show us how sinful we are, not to make us clean. Our faith in Jesus makes us clean.
@@onehappydawg I neither stated that the law could make us clean. Only the Blood of the Lamb of God (John 1: 29; I John 1: 8-9) can make us clean. Jesus died to save us from sin and He alone is the Savior. Jesus told us we must be born again of the Spirit (John 3: 3, 5). There is one way to check and see if we are genuinely born again and saved from sin. Notice, I John 2: 2-5 "He is God’s way of dealing with our sins, not only ours but the sins of the whole world. 3 This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. 4 The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person. 5 But the love of God is truly perfected in whoever keeps his word. This is how we know we are in him." (CEB). It is true that before we came to Christ the Lord we couldn't keep God's commands. I know that because I came to Jesus as my Lord and Savor I couldn't stop using filthy and foul language. But. when I got saved and born of the Spirit there was a change. I stopped the filthy and foul language. I stopped smoking, I stopped a number of things that were sinful and wrong. I received a new nature and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to enable me to live a holy life according to God's word just like it said in I John 2: 4 "The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person." Yes the true believer is enabled to live above those things of the old life because they have become a new creature in Christ. II Corinthians 5: 17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (KJV). Grace does not give us a license to sin. Romans 6: 1-2 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?,2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"
Q11: I'm in my 60's and have taught SS most of my adult life. Before the lockdown, I was attended a church that had less than 100 attendees. I taught most every Sunday morning for years, until I finally had to take a break. Not a single man in that church would step up and teach for a few weeks. But, a wonderful, intelligent woman stepped up and volunteered to do it, and even though I am firmly in the complementarian camp and agree 100% that women can't lead or teach men in church, I let her do it. Was this wrong? Should I just suspended the class until I was rested and could continue?
Hey Mike! Can you expound upon what you meant when you said (paraphrasing) that, when Jesus became human, he became human forever? I've never really considered that. Am I right to understand this to mean that God the Son, when he became flesh, changed His nature, irrevocably, becoming partially human forever?
What if all of it was/is the fulfillment of the covenant(s)? And what if there was no chronological ending and starting point for the covenants? What if the context of one covenant becoming old is the same as the context of the old man and new man? What if the new covenant is just as old as the old covenant and it's the same one that came to Abraham? I think the dispensational view of soteriology in the covenants that Mike explores here is difficult to exactly align with the text because it's not taught there.
I don't know how somebody could think Jesus' death was easy if they knew anything about it. There was nothing easy about crucifixion: Being flogged, having nails driven through your body to attach you to a couple pieces of wood, having to hold yourself up just to take a breath. The Romans had pretty much perfected the art of tortuous death.
@@ReclaimerX22 It was so much worse than we can even imagine. And some people think it was easy? Living a human life isn't even easy. I don't believe anything was easy for Jesus.
Appreciate you. After listening to Licona, I dont think you accurately represented his position and put it in the worst light possible. Don't believe at all it was malicious, but after finding Licona and disagreeing even with him, I feel it would be worthwhile to understand his position better before referencing his work in such a negative light. Accusing him of fabricating literary devices is a tall charge.
This is the third time I’ve gotten ads for psychic readings on your videos. I’ve never gotten these ads watching anyone else’s videos. I don’t think that you are choosing for these ads to play on your vids or anything, but it does seem like perhaps UA-cam is targeting your videos with these ads
In the shorts show by you about BENNY Hinn you said that that poor woman has stage 4 cancer and that they are pushing her down and hurting her Could you a better understanding as to whether she was healed or still ill.
My dad always explained to me that the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, The New Testament is the Old Testament revealed, and Jesus fulfilled both. I don't know if that's accurate but it sounded logical to me. What are your thoughts on this?
@@larrylafferty3836 One who makes and executes a testament. Jesus is the Testator of the new covenant and it began with His death on the cross. (Hebrews 9:15-17)
Pastor Mike could you do a video on Troy black? He is prophesying a lot about upcoming elections etc. and he did video on you. I’d like to hear your opinion.
Mike I've got a question for you. When I first Started reading the Bible and I went through the 4 gospels I used to tear up and be really uncomfortable reading through Jesus dying on the cross. I've read them many times now but I don't get that feeling anymore. It may be a dumb question but is there something wrong with me now or is it just cause I'm used to reading it? What do you think?
I think you just got used to it. Unfortunately I have that situation too. Don't beat yourself up, thinking you need to feel emotional every time you read about the amazing acts of love that God did for us, as unworthy as we are to have it. Just bask in the happiness you now have because of it.
After having another fear weird feeling that is a sin. I thank God I have never heard anyone in my 57 years say that..Gave up a weekend. NEVER. PRAISE God
Not sure where the verse is that says God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble, just wondering if trying to counter every objection to the the gospel is necessary, Jesus told his disciples to wipe off the dust of their feet where people resist the gospel, Intercede for them with prayers like “fill their faces with shame that they will call upon your name, or melt and turn their heart to the kingdom of God. Not sure where the line is between trying to bring enough truth to them and praying that God would convict them until they know He is dealing with them and have a clear path of repentance
The knowledge of sin brought the shame of them being naked, the innocence was lost, thru the knowledge of right and wrong. Even now there is shame when we sin is it not?
There is no such thing as an age of dispensation. Dispensation just means to give. God has been giving grace since Adam fell. Noah found grace. Grace is mentioned 20 times in the OT. The idea of the Dispensational AGE Theology ends up dividing the redeemed into a caste system. It insists that the first to believe, obey, and even die for the Lord are "less" and "not part of the church." The LAST to believe are also inferior, in fact, referring to the Indian Caste system, the last to believe would equate to the "Untouchables." The ones in the Middle (as a middle child I can at least appreciate that the dispensational system does not treat the middle child like an outcast) are the special, favored ones. They do not have to die for their king. They do not even have to stub a toe! God will just whisk them off the planet before the troubles come. The Dispensational System also teaches the myth that the OT people were saved by sacrifice, while the NT ones are saved by faith, and the last to believe will be saved by works. NONSENSE! The Bible says otherwise. There is, and always has been ONE WAY. One family of the redeemed, one mass resurrection of the justified, and one for the lost, and ONE second coming.
I have been thinking about question number 4 in my mind for some time now, but I am not sure what to think about nakedness in light of what the Bible says about it. Here in Finland it is normal to go to a sauna completely naked even with total strangers, especially in public swimming pool buildings. It is also normal for little kids under the age of 6 to be temporarily naked in beaches when they change their clothing to swimming suits. I have only recently started questioning if Christians are allowed to go to sauna naked. When I am naked in those situations, I don't feel any shame and it feels perfectly normal, but when I think about what the Bible says about nakedness, I am not so sure about it anymore. Does anyone have any insight or opinions about this? Preferably someone who is in the same kind of situation as I.
Thanks Mike for trying to be faithful to the Bible. Someone recommended me another "pastor" on UA-cam so I checked out some videos. The guy makes a show of doing a bunch of casting out demons and gives terrible "sermons" that don't focus on Jesus. They're was one where he just listed off a zillion characteristics of a "jezebel", most of which weren't even things the Bible said jezebel said or did. I questioned him in the comments on that and he first told me that he understood me than me because he had his experience and I "only" had the Bible. Then when I challenged that mindset, he told me to "shut up and take a hike." He's the most cult-like I've encountered in UA-cam to this point, but it does seem like more people tend to be closer to him than you. So thanks for being real and trying to keep the Bible in the front where it belongs.
Regarding Q. 10, In terms of commentaries, ones that I can recommend that are one volume are the Believer's Bible Commentary, Moody Bible Commentary and the Macarthur Bible Commentary for good, expositional commentary on the whole Bible. For more applicable or pastoral style commentaries, I would recommend the two-volume Bible commentary by Warren Wiersbe. For more on the cultural and historical background to the Bible, I would recommend the two-volume IVP Bible Backgrounds Commentary and the Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary. For a larger series on the whole Bible, the 13-volume Zondervan's Expositor's Bible Commentary is a very useful resource for a more in-depth dive into the scriptures.
My husband really really likes the ESV Expository Commentary set because they have several different authors who have deep dived into specific books. The full set is not complete yet though. I believe Genesis comes out in 2025.
Hey, thinking about you presenting the idea that Jesus gave the same sermons over and over. I think that's very logical so it feels likey to me, but how do I discern if that's actually TRUE or not? Why wouldn't Jesus give different messages?
Question 6: Godly v. human perspective. God is not limited to time. That is a human point of understanding. God therefore does not need ( via time)…to limit His old covenant by it, and need it to immediately be replaced by the new covenant…this would subject God to the influence of time. I am thankful that God is outside of space, TIME, and matter.
A note on question 5: I'm not sure the point about memorization really does all you are trying to get it to do. Sure, the disciples would have had large portions of the Torah memorized, but that does not mean they memorized verbatim everything people told them. Some of the things they recorded might have been words Jesus spoke over and over again to different crowds. On the other hand, in some of the private discourses it is entirely possible that they were paraphrasing. I like a lot of what Mike Licona says about inerrancy, and I don't think it has to be a slippery slope. Thanks for your thoughts though, at the end of the day trusting the LORD to communicate what he wants to communicate with is essential.
4 the cognition of an animal is different from the cognition of a human. Man before the Fall had a similar innocence as the animals had, hence no awareness of our nakedness. The Fall brought an awareness of sin in such a way where we are not innocent any longer
As a skeptic, I feel like you're arguing a lot of dogma, and lot of it is very unsupported by the data. As a Christian, I find your videos incredibly helpful. Also, at a philosophical level.
#4, wonder if the eating from the tree of good and evil change their awareness....to experience shame of wrong doing they did not have before? All actions were pure and innocent, and then after that act, not any longer?
Dr. Gene Kim shows it to be gradual as dispensational time ends. Simultaneously, the message was preached to gentiles while the disciples ministered to the jews in jerusalem
Was it Christopher Hitchins or Richard Dawkins who referred to child abuse, and God being petty? Greg Boyd seemed to have been a solid Christian, way, way back when...did he change after his fathered died? Maybe I am confused
@@jjphankso if you are interpreting Paul’s writing to teach against what God said to keep forever, then why don’t you rip his writings out of your Bible?
@@Lynn-r8h Matthew 4:4 “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word out of God‘s mouth !”you’re wrong that’s because most Christians follow every word of God‘s mouth! Psalm 119:160 the sum of God’s word is all truth
Re: your answer to Question 10: are you essentially saying that we shouldn't take what's said in John 14:26 & 16:13 and 1st John 2:27 seriously? That we should dismiss these verses? Because you obviously don't think they're worth bothering with. Otherwise you would mention them in your answer here and you would regularly mention them in your videos. When I studied the literature of two languages at university, I needed experienced and learned men and women to teach me because the AUTHORS ARE DEAD. That's not the case in Christianity.
I never thought serious Mike would give me such a chuckle. Would have loved to be a youth under your ministry. Pride Farts, ill have to rewind to listen seriously, too busy laughing first time round. What a visual😂
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 3:08 {Was Jesus’ Death Suicide?} I need help responding to the objection that Jesus voluntarily going to the cross was suicide. I know this isn’t the case, but I’m having a hard time expressing why.
2. 20:23 {How Can We Sin if Indwelled?} How are we able to sin if the Holy Spirit is in us?
3. 24:52 {Defining Inerrancy} How can we biblically define inerrancy? Even the writers of the Chicago Statement seem to hold slightly different views on harmonization (according to Mike Licona).
4. 31:45 {Is Nakedness Inherently Sinful?} My 16 year old daughter was wondering why with the Fall in Genesis, shame is associated with being naked. What’s the correlation between sin, nakedness, and the Fall? I didn't really know.
5. 34:51 {How were Private Events Recorded?} Do you know how biblical authors recorded events, conversations, and moments that transpired despite being in private or in a one-man scenario, perhaps like Judas' death?
6. 43:08 {When did the Old Covenant End?} When did the Old Covenant officially end? Christ's birth? Death (Temple veil torn in 2)? Resurrection? Pentecost? 70 A.D. (destruction of the Temple)? Or was it a gradual "end" similar to U.S. slavery?
7. 49:05 {Overcoming Pride} I often feel myself getting prideful and I’m worried that if I don't get control over it, God will humble me. What are some ways to keep myself humble, before God does it for me?
8. 53:40 {Did God or an Angel Give Moses the Tablets?} How do we reconcile Exodus 31: 18 with Acts 7: 38, Galatians 3: 19, and Hebrews 2:2? I’m unconvinced that Scripture contradicts itself, but this lives in my head rent free and I need a resolution.
9. 57:55 {Why Pray for Others?} If Jesus is our final intercessor, why should we intercede for or pray over other believers' needs? Is this related to the spiritual realm and prayer delays, like in Daniel 10: 12-14?
10. 1:08:26 {Commentary Recommendations} What is your go-to commentary?
-- Bonus Q: 1:11:00 {Co-Led Studies & Complementarianism} After watching your Women in Ministry series, I’d like to know if biblically, you believe a woman helping her husband teach a co-ed adult Sunday school class would be an elder-type role and would be wrong.
You woke up and chose 'awesome' today, ma'am. 🤠
@@cloudturner3782Aw, thank you! I love my job! 🫡
9) Always pray for others because we’re in a spiritual battle.
Ephesians 6:18 🙏💕
“praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints”
9) Psalms 100:4 🙏💝
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.”
9) We’re under the new covenant.
Romans 8:26 🕊️
“In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words”
This is coming from someone who has been suicidal; someone who is suicidal wants to take their own life to relieve their own suffering. Chist did not take his own life but gave it to relieve our suffering.
Acts 14:22 we must go through many hardships to inherit the kingdom of God
Christ came to relieve our eternal suffering of Hell so that we can go to heaven !
So true, your comment just made me realise, it's like calling firefighters that go into sure danger, suicidal. "I'm willing to die to save people" is very different yes.
Beautifully explained ❤
Mike, I walk 30 minutes every evening after work. I listen to.your lessons as I walk. Sometimes I will listen to the same lesson several times throughout the week. Thank you for good, solid Bible teaching. I'm soaking it up and am getting fed.
Facts
Agree. You can listen to this while exercising, walking , doing dishes. Although walking is great because you can listen better. This is just great information and good insight for reading the Bible.
"just get saved and stop complaining", priceless
Someone here who was suicidal before getting saved: sacrifice brings hope for someone to be saved. Suicide is a hopelessness because you think you can’t ever be saved.
Just wanted to tell you how important you are to Protestant Apologetics and how we are so blessed for you to represent the truth for all of us!
Another excellent Q&A stream. As a complimentarian, I think women are desperately needed to teach other (younger) women. We need more of that because the young women in this day and age are being influence so much by the world that they destroy lives for lack of mentors.
That is very biblical too, Titus 2:3-5, as long as it is just focused towards the women
Mike, I actually think you're the coolest dude I've never met. Love you're content, been listening for years. Always a blessing bro.
Have you read the Bible today? Read the Bible everyday so you are not deceived. My family is reading Luke 22 and 23. What are you reading?
I'm in 2 Corinthians
Currently verse-by-verse in Hebrews. Such an amazing book!!
I’m just started reading Jeremiah in a read the Bible in six months plan. I’m also reading all the Bible Study notes and it’s been amazing and I’m so better understanding that Jesus is in the Old Testament. My day doesn’t go well when I don’t do my reading.
Just finished OT now reading Matthew ❤
Luke
We need a Mike Winger Commentary
The Word of the Lord endures forever!
From cover to cover.
Amen…YHVH is forever and His Word is also…🙏
Just skipped through 30 headlines and land here , gasping for breath! Fill us Lord Jesus with Your Self, Your Spirit indwelling, You, the Living Word! Oh only Jesus Christ is peace and Hope, blessed Hope.
Love your videos thanks my favorite play list is Jesus in the Old Testament
May you catch up to Jesus in the New Testament.
"If you had known what these words mean, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the innocent."
Yes that's my favorite series ever too. Both of Mike's and just ever. LOVE the literary depth God lovingly placed through time for us to find!
There’s a huge difference between suicide and sacrifice.
And some similarities. Some people who commit suicide think they are helping the world as well as relieving themselves of more suffering.
@robertdouglas8895
I know you don’t believe this, but killing oneself is never “helping the world”. It is NEVER a sacrifice that God calls anyone to do.
Some people are master justifiers and will come up with any excuse, but no excuse with excuse them when they stand before the Judge.
Suicide is throwing away the precious life God gave you and ultimately spitting in His face.
@@FlyTour69 I never said it was God's will. It's how people come to the decision to off themselves. "The world would be a better place and I would be better off, too."
We are all on a quest to find peace and happiness. Sometimes the standard for that is extremely low. We are all doing what we think is right, at the time. Forgiveness is always the key to improvement because when we forgive others, we know we are forgiven.
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
When you see others as worthless, you will see yourself the same way.
@@robertdouglas8895 Not always. I’ve had a family member kill herself just because she got in an argument with her best friend and that was the only reason. Sure some suicides happen because people think about suicide constantly and don’t get help for mental illnesses that cause them to think this way, but there’s also a lot of suicides that happen because of spur of the moment decisions.
@@robertdouglas8895I think you've got it backward. We actually are able to love others as we are able to love ourselves - in a healthy way. We are often told we must love ourselves, however, Christ's guideline is to love your neighbor AS you love yourself.
The presupposition is that we all actually love ourselves.
This is why we get so disappointed and frustrated, even sometimes lashing out at ourselves.
If we actually didn't love ourselves, we wouldn't want others to love us, express admiration to us, etc. The fact that we are upset for not measuring up, means we love ourselves and WANT to be someone that measures up.
Self love evidences itself in conflicting and "backward" ways. Whether it be laziness, workaholism, or even suicide, it traces to self love.
50:00 New meme for FB: “Pride is like a silent but deadly fart. You don’t notice it until the stink of it fills the room.” By Mike Winger 😂😂😂😂😂
RE: question 4. I wonder if the shame of physical nakedness, and desire to cover it, is correlated with the shame of having their sin exposed and not wanting it to be known or revealed to God. Just a thought.
🕎2 Peter 3:3
“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,”
Thank you for being doctrinally sound. Bless you in Jesus name
These are very good questions, I have to watch this over a span of some time so I can really think about and look into some of these questions. Mike Winger does a great job of addressing these questions. Very informative.
Thank you for this beautiful teaching on Jesus sacrifice and the cross. And to think most of us too afraid to speak against woke!
Love the lotr references! Keep them coming Mike. Bible and lotr, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Relevant to question 9...
"In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father." John 16:26-27
Mike, thank you for explaining during Question 2 that even though I have the Holy Spirit within me, sinning is real. I was in need of that explanation. Thank you for being one that has helped edify me in Christ.
Enduring Word has an amazing commentary!!
The answer on why we should pray is fantastic. I need to hold onto that!
Excellent Q & A. 2 points that I haven't seen yet in the comments (sorry if it's repeats):
1) There is absolutely a lot of amazing evidence for the resurrection, but the suffering of the apostles isn't the best part of it as the only suffering with historical evidence is Paul and Peter. James wasn't given a chance to repent or deny Jesus before his death and the other apostles have no historical evidence of their means of death until at least 1 to 2 centuries after their deaths and even then only in catholic sources.
2) The old covenant never ended. It is still around between God and the Jewish tribes. Paul even says you can choose to follow the law and put yourself under it, but that separates you from Christ (Galations 5:1-4). So this implies you can still put yourself under the first covenant, but that only judgement exists there as opposed to the grace and salvation offered by Jesus (as further outlined in many verses in Romans 7 and 8). The old covenant ceases for each individual when they accept Jesus and the new covenant (as you pointed out), but that does not end the old covenant.
Claiming Christ's sacrifice on the cross was either child abuse or a bloodthirsty act is a typical response from the Islamic worldview. However, the Father was pleased to crush* the Son, putting [the Son] to grief; if the Son would render Himself [as] a guilt offering, the Father will see the Son's offspring, the Father would prelong the Son's days, and the good pleasure of the Father will prosper in the Son's hand. (Isaiah 53:10) *H1792 - דָּכָא dâkâʼ, daw-kaw'; a primitive root (compare H1794); to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively):-beat to pieces, break (in pieces), bruise, contrite, crush, destroy, humble, oppress, smite.
I immediately sent the pride= silent but deadly fart to my son. 😂 That is gold for kids. I use comedy to connect him to his faith and that is perfect.
Eeeww
Hello Mike I just wanted to take a moment to say Thank You for the time you give to the body of Christ and I Thank Jesus for you I not only enjoy listening to your Biblical perspectives they are insightful and thought provoking in a good way I might add, and I always come away with a drive to dig deeper it’s like I can never get enough the more of GOD I get the more of Him I want I’m sure you know what I mean He is Amazing and Wonderful and Greater than I could ever find the words for, I am so incredibly Blessed and I don’t mean in a material or financial way what He has done for me those things can never compare I’ll Praise Him forever I am in Him and He in me simply Amazing, sorry I got a little carried away I just wanted to say Thanks, Have a really Great GOD filled day my Brother and Be Blessed
Mike, there was a guy in my 2nd grade class named Joe King and I made a joke in front of the class about his name (it was in good faith, he laughed too) and many kids and even the teacher chuckled, so your joke about that was particularly humorous lol. Of course I immediately followed it up with another joke that bombed
My Dad had a buddy named Joe King a while back too lol.
You had me rolling on the floor over the “silent but deadly fart!” 😂😂😂😂
It was also a great analogy.
If Jesus hadn’t died on the cross none of us could get saved.
I will one up that. If Jesus hadn’t have risen from the grave, then we’d all still be in our sins and nobody would be saved.
@SlavicUA I'll one up that. 😜 If Jesus didn't ascend into heaven, we would not have received the Helper, the Spirit of Truth. John 16:7
@@Christos_Kurios 😆 indeed
Years ago I came to the same conclusion about Jesus’ eternal state after the cross that you point out in question #1
That Jesus is forever in human form after the cross. Yes exalted and on the throne.
But He doesn’t return to what he was prior to being born in the flesh.
He gave up His previous eternal state of existence in order to become a flesh and blood man and after the cross He doesn’t just pick up His previous existence again, but will be forever in a human glorified body.
I have said this for years to a select few people, because I had never heard anyone say this before, I didn’t mention it to people I thought couldn’t handle thinking about it biblically.
I’m glad to finally hear someone else say this. It literally takes a load off of my theological mind that I actually came to the right conclusion and I wasn’t thinking up some kind of heresy. lol
Always enjoy your well thought out answers Mike.
Keep up the great work.
Thinking about this today, someone asked when the new covenant started? I agree w you that the tearing of the veil, the resurrection, Pentecost were all movements of the new covenant. I want to throw in there Communion as an aspect of the new covenant initiation as well. 1 Corinthians 11:25 “this cup is the new covenant in my blood…”
Just thought I’d mention it. Love the way you process through scripture. Great job
The New Covenant was made with Israel and Judah. Gentiles can be grafted in to the covenants through faith in Jesus. Is it possible the New Covenant doesn’t begin until Jesus returns? Jeremiah 31.
God’s Covenants do not ‘end,’ per se…He IS forever and His Word remains forever; therefore, every covenant is still as valid as the others. The actual person/people the covenant was made with could be considered ‘ended,’ but God is still alive, so the covenants stand.
A Christian’s duty is to take in the Yoke of the Covenants next to/beside our Savior, Who carries the majority of the ‘load.’..🙏
@@Lynn-r8h - Jeremiah 31:30-34
Excellent. Thank you Mike!
Suicide is a selfish act. Giving your life for others is selflessness.
Love your ministry, Lord keep blessing you in everything you do.
Brother Mike, where can i submit a question for you to review?
He takes new questions every Friday from the live chat, right when the camera turns on. :)
Out of curiosity I paused and looked up Brian Zahnd - man within 2-3 min I knew you were right Mike- just making up his own god in his own head totally unscriptural. So back in 3 minutes te hear some scriptural truth 👏👏👍✝️
I love the Cultural Background New Testament Commentary by Craig Keener. One of my go-tos.
Sin is a choice after salvation. Before salvation, we are slaves to sin.
Oh! Good point!
Can you name one person who hasn’t sinned “after salvation”?
@@Vitamin.Zyeh I still sin, though a lot less, I've lied, I've been prideful, I've coveted, I've lusted
I am a Christian, and I strongly love the Lord. But I believe that I am a slave to sin. Yes just as much as I was before I was before I found Christ. I just have his spirit to help guide me to overcome my sin. And when I can't overcome sins I commit my sins to Christ for forgive. The Holy Spirit helps me to grow, I know I will never be holy until the end comes and God restores me.
@@jimmyburdan2851you're not. Read Romans 5 and 6. Or just the whole thing. I'm not saying we don't still mess up, but don't have a low view of God's grace in your life. It renders sin powerless, according to Romans 6:6.
6:20 I can understand when people say Jesus Christ's death on the cross was suicide because He says it himself that He that he willingly gives up his life but He also says he willingly takes it back. I would basically respond to what if in a movie where a person is going to sacrifice themselves but they can or they will come back to life, like we see a lot in Disney movies, did they commit suicide or they sacrifice themselves? The answer would be Jesus Christ sacrificed himself not committed suicide because suicide is ending your life and you're not coming back.
How do I find these live?
Here on this channel (almost) every Friday at 1 pm PT
In my opinion, the statement about the "lost weekend" leaves out a question that is not easy to answer. How does time continue after death? Does the 24-hour rhythm continue or does time end with death? That is my specific question to Mike Winger: What is your eschatological view of the connection between time and eternity, and when does eternity begin.
I read a person calling “God’s Wrath” as being “mad” at us…I’m like go is not emotionally mad at us…God’s Wrath is righteous and specific against sin…not punishment for disobedience
Hello MIKE… I was wondering where you got that floating earth… Would you be able to let me know… Thanks for all your videos… Good stuff thank you
I believe he got it as a gift but I don’t recall for sure. It’s called a MOVA globe and they are on Amazon.
Would you please address the newest Bible translation by John MacArthur… Legacy Standard Bible. Although I am not a Calvinist, I am curious if that translation is Calvinistic leaning.
I see it this way. If we stand before God as we are we would die. But God loved us so He died to MAKE us clean. And now we can stand before God and live in the righteousness of Jesus.
Matthew Henry's commentary is one I usually go to.
Have you looked into the Jewish New Testament Commentary?
@@Lynn-r8h No I haven't.
Hey mike - can I do bible study well with hypergracers... my other option is pento's obsessed with miracles and tounges. Its hard to fellowship with believers with such distractions... thoughts? Direction? Encourage appreciated
Q- Hi Mike, my aunt has a severe mental handicap & when I talk to her about Jesus & the gospel, I can’t tell if she’s really grasping it. She seems uninterested and her health is going downhill fast these days. Looking for some biblical encouragement within this situation.
Unfortunately, you cannot improve her health nor mental faculties. You'll have to trust God that He is good and just and will make the wisest decision regarding her salvation.
@@IndianaJoe0321 hi thank you for commenting. Yes I do trust God in all His attributes. I’m just trying to understand how the gospel applies to someone who seems to have little or no ability to intellectually receive and accept it. Especially in the case of someone like my aunt, who has been this way her entire life. I can’t find anything in the Bible that really relates to this type of situation. I know that some people believe in the “age of accountability” and so some might argue that this concept would also apply to someone of little intelligence, but the “age of accountability” is really a thing of debate. I just think this is something that isn’t talked about much in the church body, but the concern weighs heavy on many believers who have loved ones with intellectual disabilities. I thought maybe Mike would have some encouraging scripture to offer that I am missing.
Well, @@seaglass.jen86 , consider a little baby or toddler who accidentally dies. God will not hold the baby accountable for sinning against Him because the little one cannot understand.
It is the same way with adults who don't have the mental capacity to understand concepts like sin, redemption, repentance,and salvation. If that individual dies, God will not hold him/her accountable.
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross at Calvary is more than enough for a deceased baby's, or deceased mentally incapacitated adult's, sin. Remember: God is kind and merciful and loving and compassionate toward those who don't have the mental capacity to understand the gospel.
God is good, great, kind, wise, and merciful,@@seaglass.jen86 . If someone (an infant, a mentally incapacitated adult, etc.) is not capable of ever understanding the gospel, He won't hold them (babies, mentally retarded people, etc.) accountable due to the sufficiency of Jesus' work on the cross at Calvary.
Anyone know what Bible software Mike uses on screen ? I’m looking for something for live streams. Thanks!
Logos Bible Software. :)
@@sarahfaith316 amazing! Thank you so much for the answer. Such a blessing and help. Have a great day
@@thestevechapman my pleasure! I think there’s a discount code still active if you decide to purchase a Logos package. Enter BIBLETHINKER8 at checkout. Have a blessed day!
@@sarahfaith316 wow, that’s even better. You’re the best!
I will say that I’ve recently seen a corrupt judge in action, who’s only concern was to preserve their public image and not to follow the law, forcing people to delete evidence of wrongdoing with the threat to those peoples freedoms and safety. Witnessing that makes me a lot more grateful that God’s justice is not corrupt. We might squirm a bit and feel uncomfortable when we don’t agree on something, but God isn’t trying to destroy evidence to make himself look better.
Study Bibles: the CSB Study Bible, NIV Study Bible, Archaeological (NOT Archaeology!) Study Bible, and the ESV Study Bible are all very good choices.
I use the Complete Jewish Study Bible and NASB.
NKJ
I still remember phone numbers from the 90s, but don't know any from today except my own.
The problem with saying when did the Old Covenant end is that those who ask that question and believe that seem to teach a false doctrine attached to it. They will teach that because we are not under the Old Covenant we don't have to worry about obeying any of the Ten Commandments. (Of course, the O.T. system of animal sacrifice was done away with as well as the dietary laws were done away with when Jesus died on the cross.) Certain individuals teach that we are not under law but grace (Which I believe as well, but believe we should obey what Jesus commanded us to do.), they assume because we are not under law we don't have to obey any of those commands. Is it alright then if we commit adultery because we are not under the Old Covenant, or any of the other moral commands of God? It is absurd to think that we can disobey any of those commands except the Sabbath.(The sabbath is done away with). I have heard believers say that down through the years, that we are not under law so keeping any of that is legalism. Jesus brings us into deeper meaning of the Ten Commandments and said that if we hate someone or call them a fool we are in danger of the judgement (Just read the Sermon of the Mount (Matthew 5-7 chapters). We should know that all of the Ten Commandments except the Sabbath are enjoined upon us according to the N.T. In fact, those that believe in the Great Commission will sometimes leave out verse Matthew 28: 20. If we take the Great Commission seriously we must include verse 20 in that context. So what does it remind us of? Matthew 28: 20 "Teaching them to keep all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (LSB), that is what Jesus said.
Something to think about when it comes to the law(Ten Commandments)
Before the law was given was it wrong or a sin to murder someone?
Before the law was it wrong or a sin to steal from someone?
Yes it was and so much more that was wrong and sinful.
There were nations that existed before the law was given that had some of the same laws that are found in the Ten Commandments. It’s not like murder was ok before the law was given.
God was setting up a new nation and giving them a foundation for their governmental system that they would live by.
Jesus came and not only showed that no one has or can live out the 10 commandments perfectly as required, he then shows that it’s actually more than what’s written, so no murder isn’t just physically killing somebody but it’s just hating someone.
He show it is completely impossible for anyone to be perfect and actually follow the law, except for God, which He was in the flesh.
When someone is saved it is still impossible for them to follow the law. That does not give them a license to sin though.
Because they are saved and have the Holy Spirit they will seek to do what Jesus said summed up the entire law, to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.
If you live by this command you will naturally please God without the law(Ten Commandments).
The law is a mirror to show us how sinful we are, not to make us clean.
Our faith in Jesus makes us clean.
@@onehappydawg I neither stated that the law could make us clean. Only the Blood of the Lamb of God (John 1: 29; I John 1: 8-9) can make us clean. Jesus died to save us from sin and He alone is the Savior. Jesus told us we must be born again of the Spirit (John 3: 3, 5). There is one way to check and see if we are genuinely born again and saved from sin. Notice, I John 2: 2-5 "He is God’s way of dealing with our sins, not only ours but the sins of the whole world. 3 This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. 4 The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person. 5 But the love of God is truly perfected in whoever keeps his word. This is how we know we are in him." (CEB). It is true that before we came to Christ the Lord we couldn't keep God's commands. I know that because I came to Jesus as my Lord and Savor I couldn't stop using filthy and foul language. But. when I got saved and born of the Spirit there was a change. I stopped the filthy and foul language. I stopped smoking, I stopped a number of things that were sinful and wrong. I received a new nature and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to enable me to live a holy life according to God's word just like it said in I John 2: 4 "The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person." Yes the true believer is enabled to live above those things of the old life because they have become a new creature in Christ. II Corinthians 5: 17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (KJV). Grace does not give us a license to sin. Romans 6: 1-2 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?,2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"
Lately, I have been wondering why people find the idea that Jesus actually paid for our sins on the cross is so offensive.
They’d have to admit they are sinners.
Q11: I'm in my 60's and have taught SS most of my adult life. Before the lockdown, I was attended a church that had less than 100 attendees. I taught most every Sunday morning for years, until I finally had to take a break. Not a single man in that church would step up and teach for a few weeks. But, a wonderful, intelligent woman stepped up and volunteered to do it, and even though I am firmly in the complementarian camp and agree 100% that women can't lead or teach men in church, I let her do it. Was this wrong? Should I just suspended the class until I was rested and could continue?
Non-religious question, but where does one get one of those sweet globes like you have in the background?
It’s called a MOVA globe - available on Amazon. :)
Hey Mike! Can you expound upon what you meant when you said (paraphrasing) that, when Jesus became human, he became human forever? I've never really considered that. Am I right to understand this to mean that God the Son, when he became flesh, changed His nature, irrevocably, becoming partially human forever?
I have a question i prayed for healing for my dog and he has not been healed i want to know why not
What if all of it was/is the fulfillment of the covenant(s)? And what if there was no chronological ending and starting point for the covenants? What if the context of one covenant becoming old is the same as the context of the old man and new man? What if the new covenant is just as old as the old covenant and it's the same one that came to Abraham?
I think the dispensational view of soteriology in the covenants that Mike explores here is difficult to exactly align with the text because it's not taught there.
I don't know how somebody could think Jesus' death was easy if they knew anything about it. There was nothing easy about crucifixion: Being flogged, having nails driven through your body to attach you to a couple pieces of wood, having to hold yourself up just to take a breath. The Romans had pretty much perfected the art of tortuous death.
And that's only the physical part of the suffering He went through. Imagine having to endure the infinite wrath of God that was meant for us as well.
@@ReclaimerX22 It was so much worse than we can even imagine. And some people think it was easy? Living a human life isn't even easy. I don't believe anything was easy for Jesus.
Appreciate you. After listening to Licona, I dont think you accurately represented his position and put it in the worst light possible. Don't believe at all it was malicious, but after finding Licona and disagreeing even with him, I feel it would be worthwhile to understand his position better before referencing his work in such a negative light. Accusing him of fabricating literary devices is a tall charge.
This is the third time I’ve gotten ads for psychic readings on your videos. I’ve never gotten these ads watching anyone else’s videos. I don’t think that you are choosing for these ads to play on your vids or anything, but it does seem like perhaps UA-cam is targeting your videos with these ads
Great stuff 💯💪🙏
In the shorts show by you about BENNY Hinn you said that that poor woman has stage 4 cancer and that they are pushing her down and hurting her
Could you a better understanding as to whether she was healed or still ill.
She's not healed
My dad always explained to me that the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, The New Testament is the Old Testament revealed, and Jesus fulfilled both. I don't know if that's accurate but it sounded logical to me. What are your thoughts on this?
Question #6: Actually Pastor Mike, the scripture does tell us. In the book of Hebrews it says the new covenant began with the death of the testator.
Whats a testator?
@@larrylafferty3836 One who makes and executes a testament. Jesus is the Testator of the new covenant and it began with His death on the cross. (Hebrews 9:15-17)
Pastor Mike could you do a video on Troy black? He is prophesying a lot about upcoming elections etc. and he did video on you. I’d like to hear your opinion.
Mike I've got a question for you. When I first Started reading the Bible and I went through the 4 gospels I used to tear up and be really uncomfortable reading through Jesus dying on the cross. I've read them many times now but I don't get that feeling anymore. It may be a dumb question but is there something wrong with me now or is it just cause I'm used to reading it? What do you think?
I think you just got used to it. Unfortunately I have that situation too. Don't beat yourself up, thinking you need to feel emotional every time you read about the amazing acts of love that God did for us, as unworthy as we are to have it. Just bask in the happiness you now have because of it.
@@Christos_Kurios your right. Thanks
After having another fear weird feeling that is a sin. I thank God I have never heard anyone in my 57 years say that..Gave up a weekend. NEVER. PRAISE God
Is warren mcgrew who you were trying to think of mike?
Not sure where the verse is that says God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble, just wondering if trying to counter every objection to the the gospel is necessary, Jesus told his disciples to wipe off the dust of their feet where people resist the gospel, Intercede for them with prayers like “fill their faces with shame that they will call upon your name, or melt and turn their heart to the kingdom of God. Not sure where the line is between trying to bring enough truth to them and praying that God would convict them until they know He is dealing with them and have a clear path of repentance
The knowledge of sin brought the shame of them being naked, the innocence was lost, thru the knowledge of right and wrong.
Even now there is shame when we sin is it not?
There was nothing wrong with their nakedness. Remember: they didn't themselves from each other. They felt shame and hid themselves from God.
@@IndianaJoe0321 yes after the fall when the knowledge of good, and evil came into their minds.
Remember prayers today are not the same as prayers in the past.
Prayer needs to be rightly divided based on dispensations
There is no such thing as an age of dispensation. Dispensation just means to give. God has been giving grace since Adam fell. Noah found grace. Grace is mentioned 20 times in the OT.
The idea of the Dispensational AGE Theology ends up dividing the redeemed into a caste system. It insists that the first to believe, obey, and even die for the Lord are "less" and "not part of the church." The LAST to believe are also inferior, in fact, referring to the Indian Caste system, the last to believe would equate to the "Untouchables." The ones in the Middle (as a middle child I can at least appreciate that the dispensational system does not treat the middle child like an outcast) are the special, favored ones. They do not have to die for their king. They do not even have to stub a toe! God will just whisk them off the planet before the troubles come.
The Dispensational System also teaches the myth that the OT people were saved by sacrifice, while the NT ones are saved by faith, and the last to believe will be saved by works. NONSENSE! The Bible says otherwise. There is, and always has been ONE WAY. One family of the redeemed, one mass resurrection of the justified, and one for the lost, and ONE second coming.
So good. ❤
I have been thinking about question number 4 in my mind for some time now, but I am not sure what to think about nakedness in light of what the Bible says about it. Here in Finland it is normal to go to a sauna completely naked even with total strangers, especially in public swimming pool buildings. It is also normal for little kids under the age of 6 to be temporarily naked in beaches when they change their clothing to swimming suits. I have only recently started questioning if Christians are allowed to go to sauna naked. When I am naked in those situations, I don't feel any shame and it feels perfectly normal, but when I think about what the Bible says about nakedness, I am not so sure about it anymore. Does anyone have any insight or opinions about this? Preferably someone who is in the same kind of situation as I.
Did I miss the part where he addresses the cross? Doesn’t seem like any of the questions pertained to that.
The first question dealt with the objection some people have that Jesus going to the cross was s*icide.
@@sarahfaith316 thanks for the clarification. I sort of skipped over that when I thought it wasn’t related. My bad.
Thanks Mike for trying to be faithful to the Bible. Someone recommended me another "pastor" on UA-cam so I checked out some videos. The guy makes a show of doing a bunch of casting out demons and gives terrible "sermons" that don't focus on Jesus. They're was one where he just listed off a zillion characteristics of a "jezebel", most of which weren't even things the Bible said jezebel said or did. I questioned him in the comments on that and he first told me that he understood me than me because he had his experience and I "only" had the Bible. Then when I challenged that mindset, he told me to "shut up and take a hike." He's the most cult-like I've encountered in UA-cam to this point, but it does seem like more people tend to be closer to him than you. So thanks for being real and trying to keep the Bible in the front where it belongs.
I love my Oxford NIV Scofield Study Bible © 1978 & 1984!
Regarding Q. 10, In terms of commentaries, ones that I can recommend that are one volume are the Believer's Bible Commentary, Moody Bible Commentary and the Macarthur Bible Commentary for good, expositional commentary on the whole Bible. For more applicable or pastoral style commentaries, I would recommend the two-volume Bible commentary by Warren Wiersbe. For more on the cultural and historical background to the Bible, I would recommend the two-volume IVP Bible Backgrounds Commentary and the Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary. For a larger series on the whole Bible, the 13-volume Zondervan's Expositor's Bible Commentary is a very useful resource for a more in-depth dive into the scriptures.
Matthew henry bible commentary is good as well
I love Warren Wiersbe! Such clear teaching and explanations.
My husband really really likes the ESV Expository Commentary set because they have several different authors who have deep dived into specific books. The full set is not complete yet though. I believe Genesis comes out in 2025.
Hey, thinking about you presenting the idea that Jesus gave the same sermons over and over. I think that's very logical so it feels likey to me, but how do I discern if that's actually TRUE or not? Why wouldn't Jesus give different messages?
Question 6: Godly v. human perspective. God is not limited to time. That is a human point of understanding. God therefore does not need ( via time)…to limit His old covenant by it, and need it to immediately be replaced by the new covenant…this would subject God to the influence of time. I am thankful that God is outside of space, TIME, and matter.
A note on question 5: I'm not sure the point about memorization really does all you are trying to get it to do. Sure, the disciples would have had large portions of the Torah memorized, but that does not mean they memorized verbatim everything people told them. Some of the things they recorded might have been words Jesus spoke over and over again to different crowds. On the other hand, in some of the private discourses it is entirely possible that they were paraphrasing.
I like a lot of what Mike Licona says about inerrancy, and I don't think it has to be a slippery slope. Thanks for your thoughts though, at the end of the day trusting the LORD to communicate what he wants to communicate with is essential.
4 the cognition of an animal is different from the cognition of a human. Man before the Fall had a similar innocence as the animals had, hence no awareness of our nakedness. The Fall brought an awareness of sin in such a way where we are not innocent any longer
As a skeptic, I feel like you're arguing a lot of dogma, and lot of it is very unsupported by the data. As a Christian, I find your videos incredibly helpful. Also, at a philosophical level.
#4, wonder if the eating from the tree of good and evil change their awareness....to experience shame of wrong doing they did not have before? All actions were pure and innocent, and then after that act, not any longer?
You said Google Maps, and my phone brought up Google Maps and was waiting for a location. It stopped the video. Silly phone.
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Dr. Gene Kim shows it to be gradual as dispensational time ends. Simultaneously, the message was preached to gentiles while the disciples ministered to the jews in jerusalem
Was it Christopher Hitchins or Richard Dawkins who referred to child abuse, and God being petty?
Greg Boyd seemed to have been a solid Christian, way, way back when...did he change after his fathered died? Maybe I am confused
6 when did the Old Covenant end? It ends in the person of Jesus
what are your thoughts on the true Sabbath?
Read Colossians 2:16-17 no more sabbath days !
Hebrews 4 says Christ is our sabbath days rest!
Most Christians throw out that commandment.
@@jjphankso if you are interpreting Paul’s writing to teach against what God said to keep forever, then why don’t you rip his writings out of your Bible?
@@Lynn-r8h Matthew 4:4 “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word out of God‘s mouth !”you’re wrong that’s because most Christians follow every word of God‘s mouth!
Psalm 119:160 the sum of God’s word is all truth
@@jjphank then, Shabbat Shalom! Sabbath peace! It’s wonderful to meet another sabbath keeper!
6. “It is finished.”
Re: your answer to Question 10: are you essentially saying that we shouldn't take what's said in John 14:26 & 16:13 and 1st John 2:27 seriously?
That we should dismiss these verses?
Because you obviously don't think they're worth bothering with.
Otherwise you would mention them in your answer here and you would regularly mention them in your videos.
When I studied the literature of two languages at university, I needed experienced and learned men and women to teach me because the AUTHORS ARE DEAD.
That's not the case in Christianity.
Your the best❤
I never thought serious Mike would give me such a chuckle. Would have loved to be a youth under your ministry. Pride Farts, ill have to rewind to listen seriously, too busy laughing first time round. What a visual😂
Mike the fart analogy had me crying with laughter.
Do you follow Billy Graham?
Avoid like a plague. Research his name and Fiona Barnett.