0:00 - Introduction 1. 2:11 If Revelation was written after 70AD, why wouldn't John say anything about the destruction of Jerusalem? Wouldn't he write about a prophecy of Jesus that came true? Pretty big event to ignore. 2. 6:09 Do we have free will? If not, how does that affect God's sovereignty? If yes, how can we be punished for sins when we had no other option? 3. 13:11 As a conservative Christian, is it wrong to enjoy New Age music? I enjoy playing and listening to the relaxing piano music, but if it is connected to New Age, I do not want to disrespect the Lord. 4. 16:08 From a Christian perspective, do you have any advice on dealing with and overcoming the fear of death? I've been experiencing a lot of anxiety over my own death and the death(s) of my loved ones. 5. 21:01 How do you view the false prophecies of Trump winning? Pride? A lying spirit spreading the same false prophecy? Do we stop listening to all those who claimed this? 6. 26:50 In a futurist view of the end times, which current country do you think would best represent Babylon? 7. 28:27 What is your advice for a young adult who wants to start a ministry platform similar to yours, but who doesn’t have any formal training? I want other young adults to care about theology like I do. 8. 31:02 If God is omnipresent, would His presence also be in Hell? 9. 34:23 Can you help me understand why Paul would permit Timothy to drink wine for his sickness in 1 Timothy 5: 23 even though it seems that he was under the Nazarite vow? (Numbers 6:1-4) 10. 38:25 In Galatians 4: 27 who is "the desolate" referring to: Sarah or Hagar? My Bible study disagreed and I can see arguments for either one. 11. 43:13 Who can baptize? Can I baptize my kids? 12. 45:56 Why is it that big name Calvinists, in general, are super arrogant and ultimately unloving? And shouldn't this disqualify them from leadership and make them false teachers? 13. 48:11 Should I stop reading the devotional on my “Bible in one year” plan? It seems to be eisegetical and groups the Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms/Prov. daily reading under one common theme each day. 14. 49:05 Can it be argued that the authority and power Jesus gave to the 12/70 disciples in Luke 3: 15 and Luke 10:9 to heal the sick and to cast out demons is different from using our spiritual gifts? 15. 52:37 In Matthew 11: 22-24, Jesus says if Sodom saw and heard the miracles you have they would have repented. So why didn’t Jesus do those works in Sodom instead of destroy them? 16. 57:41 In your marriage videos, you referred to men as “knuckleheads” that weren't acting as the “head” in decision making. Is it permissible to actively consult with and make decisions with your wife, cooperatively? 17. 59:18 Am I a covenant breaker if I agreed to a divorce that I didn't want? My wife is divorcing me, and I told her we need to go to counseling first but she said she doesn't want to fix the marriage. 18. 1:01:11 Does the Bible teach that we can “feel Gods presence,” or is it just human emotion in response to our minds receiving biblical truths? 19. 1:05:26 What advice would you give to me who struggles with apathy in my spiritual life? 20. 1:07:11 Do we need to feel bad for our sin when we repent? Or is knowing it’s supposed to be wrong enough? My ex-girlfriend and I sinned and I feel bad about it, but she doesn’t.
@Red Man Romans 14:3- The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him.
thank you so much for your ministry. your have helped me think critically but at the same time bibilically . i am a relatively new christian. thank you so much bro
Hey mike so thankful for your weekly vids they are so helpful especially when I’m in seasons of doubt. You’re my favorite UA-camr just want to say keep up the good work
I'm not defending him but something very close to my heart has always been free will & it's purpose. When he explained it that it was because of love ❤️ I finally understood it I guess what I'm saying is that his terrible & blatant misconduct cannot take away that lesson from my heart. Thank God He is merciful.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not buying the Ravi story. Something is off. Why would these women come out and speak AFTER his death?? We should be careful of bad judgment and false accusations. I’m simply not buying it.
@@midnightexpress726 Some women did come forward before his death but they were slandered and defamed and RZ told lies and covered it up. It’s not all completely new
@@molliethompson3425 I agree. I think Ravi was that powerful and had people scared and fooled and only after he died could people really come forward without being crushed.
@@midnightexpress726 did you read the report done by the independent group? It’s on Mike’s UA-cam page. Ravi was abusing his power. I would highly doubt that someone that lived that sort of double life was saved. He manipulated, bribed, deceived, and weaponized Christianity against his victims.
Mike you are a very patient scholar. I know you have addressed many of the questions you're asked over and over again. God bless you brother I pray for you and yours
Regarding question 5 and the false prophets- well said. When you said stop listening to anyone who false prophesied, this includes Kris Valloton and Bethel. I appreciate your boldness on this, it’s much needed.
Regarding not being able to answer every question, it is uplifting to think about it this way: Just because you can't explain a truth does not make that thing untrue. I can't explain why the sun is yellow but when I say it is yellow I am still speaking truth. When I share the gospel and am trying to defend the gospel but am unable to, it does not make the gospel untrue.
I’m still gathering information regarding this situation. However, in the responses I’ve seen so far that were posted by Christian UA-camrs no one has defended Ravi’s actions. Many videos I’ve seen have stressed the importance of holding leaders accountable. Moreover, the videos have also touched on a leader being “beyond reproach.” What exactly does it mean to be beyond reproach, considering we can’t attain sinless perfection on earth?
Yeah there is no defending what he did.. he was quite the deceiver. I was among those who liked his videos :( I think this is good lesson in human duplicity. We need to focus on the Bible and on Jesus.
@@peters6345 I put my faith in Jesus Christ, but God used Ravi's ministry to help me grow in my faith. In your opinion, can Ravi's ministry still be used to lead people to Jesus? His actions hurt many people, and he needs to be held accountable for them. This situation is a testament to the implications of ongoing sin, and is an unfortunate depiction of the battle between the flesh and the spirit referenced in Romans 8. It also shows us that we shouldn't put our favorite pastor/evangelist/apologist up on a pedestal, because even though they are to be "beyond reproach," they're still sinners just like us.
Thank you for your ministry! Wanted to thank you for your video with Neil Shenvi on CRT. It was so helpful, and I have shared it with countless friends and family.
Perfect love drives out all fear. The other day the Lord spoke into my heart - do you know how much I love you? Then I was overwhelmed with the embedded truth underlying that question.
Hugh, another piece of advice I'd give is make sure not to isolate yourself and stay in close fellowship in the body of Christ. Try to get involved with mature believers in small groups and you will catch the fire. Also, get involved in serving others and using your spiritual gifts and God will bless those efforts and it will encourage you! (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Pastor Mike, I really love your content especially the Mark series and your Friday Q&A. I live in The Netherlands so I am not always able to watch the live broadcasting but I see them the next day. God bless you
Thank you for your ministry! You have truly helped me to think more biblically. The humble way you teach is so refreshing and so easy to listen to and learn.
The only fear in death is pain and pain of the unknown. The death itself should be blissful. A release from pain and the stresses of this world. How much better when we behold the face of our savior.
I am not sure what you are saying. Are you basically saying how can people believe all this or is there a technical point somewhere a christian might ask? Curious.
Can you maybe explain the bad name Calvinists have in the English world? I’m from the Netherlands and nobody here sees Calvinists as arrogant as far as I know. Once some American people attacked me online and acted like I was in some sort of cult because I am a Calvinist. Are American Calvinists generally that bad people?
@@janbasdegroot2186 I think there are two main reasons for it. 1. Many non Calvinists don’t tend to get the nuances that Reformed Theology teaches, and therefore end up straw manning it. 2. The Young Restless Reformed movement in North America raised up a LOT of cage-stage Calvinists, which ended up discouraging fruitful discussion between Reformed and Non-Reformed brothers and sisters in Christ.
@@janbasdegroot2186 I listen to a lot of Calvinist preachers and at one time would have considered myself "almost" Calvinist (if there is such a thing). I feel as though whether you label yourself Calvinist or not depends on the lens which you view salvation through. I can listen to a Calvinist stance and affirm that God has the complete authority to do whatever he wills and we as sinners have no argument against him, however, I come to the same conclusion that Mike does. Like parents and their children, the Father allows the child to make their own choices and learn from them, whilst giving him the tools during the time to overcome the trial. God's will remains unchanged as individual choice does not have an impact on the Lords Eternal plan. God is just, and man is accountable. Like all things, you will meet some Calvinists, Americans, Non-Calvinists who are humble and honestly seek the Lord, and you will also meet some who have a prideful heart. Surround yourself with those who earnestly seek the Lord and you won't go wrong :)
Thanks so much for all the time you put into research and teaching, it’s much appreciated. Also have been watching your channel for a while but never looked in your playlist until a few days ago and you Sing!! Lolol well I am sure you knew that!!! Bahaha. Anyway loved the songs and was soo happy to discover that about you. I figured you must play the guitar as we see it hanging behind you... but you sing and you have a great voice and the songs were fantastic. So any others out there that did not know that about Mike, well now you know. Thanks again Mike!
Thank you for your thoughtful ministry. On the matter of God's presence in Hell I was just introduced to the concept that it may be possible that Hell is so horrific for the unrepentant stems from their unending awareness of God and the correlative recognition of their shame and guilt.
I look forward to the 20 questions every week! I love that you put the questions and times so I can see questions that I also have and watch those. Thanks!
Thanks for the great videos - One request - more videos of 30 minutes or less! I would watch daily if it wasn't so often such a time commitment. Separately, the question on fear of death is interesting in my own path. When at age 29, after 11 years as a self-professed atheist, I made a commitment to Christ, one of the things that immediately changed was I stopped being depressed about death and the shortness of life - that was a regular problem during my decade as a self-professing atheist. Losing that sense of pointlessness and fear of death was a big, sudden and extremely welcome change. One of the hardest things to get used to after that point, (25 years ago) was the fact that I'd still have big, juicy, pain-in-the-neck problems!
THANK YOU! For speaking up against the false prophets and Sid Roth. I was believing everything and everyone who was on Sid Roth's show for awhile. I was so naive it didn't occur to me that someone who called themself a Christian would lie. Thankfully God opened my eyes.
This was useful and fantastic Mike. I've been following u for awhile now, along with Ruslan and Whatdoyoumeme. Thank you so much for your content. I learn a lot from you and appreciate your love and encouragement you provide us. May God continue to bless you.
We have free will but not a free nature, and the decisions of our free will are limited to the choices our nature provides us. If we have a sin nature, we can only choose to sin and reject God. If we have a new nature, born of the Spirit, we freely choose God. This is in the sovereign will of God.
Good explanation. I feel like much confusion has come from people who can't articulate the issue and muddy the waters but that was a pretty clear statement.
Hello Pastor Mike, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for answering our questions. I am so thankful for your “answer ministry” because I know your answers are Biblical and will draw us closer to our LORD and His Word. Bless you Pastor!!! Bless you!!! I voted in your poll for your next Monday class. I look forward to your study through Hebrews, whenever that may be!!
Sadly you didn't read my question, but it was a great video as ussual. Thank you so much for all your work, your videos are a real blessing and had strengthen my faith enormously.
Hi Mike, thank you for your ministry! I appreciate how you make the complicated understandable. Your honest humility comes through clearly. My wife commented today that she believes that a person who is born again could not behave as Ravi did - not one occurrence but was definitely a pattern of a multitude of sins that went on for many years. Could you speak to this on Monday? Thanks again for your dedication to making disciples of Jesus!
This has been a worry for me. Whilst I know we will always sin, what bothers me is that we are told that we grow in sanctification. If that is true I struggle to see how Ravi could not only stumble and fall, but to continue in this kind of sin for many years, right up until his death. Was he not convicted? Did the Holy Spirit not help him resist temptation? It is these questions that trouble me most.
I'd add to your answer about Sodom (Q15) that God is not only glorified in his mercy, but also in his judgment. His righteousness and power are shown in his judgment of the wicked, in a way that they just aren't when he shows mercy. He says as much regarding Pharoh.
Just wanna say I appreciate the time you take to teach. I'm a new believer and I've read the Bible in its entirety so far in my 2 month journey, in the form of the ESV audio video Bible here on UA-cam. I have a tendency to have an arrogant and thus foolish demeanor. I can be quick to speak and, even worse, to judge. I apologize for times when I have done this to you in the past via comments. I'm just trying to figure out how to worship and serve the LORD God the best way I possibly can. My commitment to keeping the Law, not for salvation but for devotion, has made me arrogant already in my journey, and I found myself attacking any pastors who didn't teach keeping the Law. This was not right, it was not good of me, and I fear it was also not good in God's eyes. It is clear that you are a humble and genuine teacher who has put in the time to attain a deep understanding of Scripture. I still keep the Law because it makes me feel like I'm doing something good. However, I believe you are serving the LORD our God in a phenomenal way. And I apologize for speaking badly towards you in any of my previous comments. I prayed to The Father in Jesus' name to ask for forgiveness. I guess this comment is my attempt at repentance. Thank you for all that you do. Much love, Pastor Mike.
On the topic of "knucklehead husbands": I was married to one of these. He "accepted Jesus" just as we were separating and preparing for divorce, but would not take any initiative to grow his own faith or relationship with the Lord. I advised him to find a church, to join a Christian men's group, to seek mentorship and counseling to help him grow as a new believer, I gave him study resources, and recommended some good teachers on UA-cam, etc. His response was, "I don't want to do any of that, couldn't YOU help me and teach me?" That's was the "nail in the coffin" for my marriage (right or wrong) where I knew that he would never be able to be a leader in our household or the spiritual covering that I would need him to be.
I heard a teaching about Timothy drinking wine. Basically it said that the water was very bitter in that region so the banning of drinking wine would really be bad for his health.
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who ask you for a reason for the hope that is in you with gentleness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15
Q: I think the fear question may have been the fear of how we will die or watching my loved ones being killed or dying. I have the same anxiety issue. I want to be present Lord but because of all the trauma in my life I am afraid of how I will die.
At 59:09 you said that a man who sits back and let's his wife make all the choices so he doesn't have to feel responsible is a "knucklehead." What if the wife has the same attitude? (I'm just going to submit to everything my husband says so that he has to make all the decisions and bear the responsibility for them. If it fails, it's on him, not me.) I fell into that a lot at the beginning of my marriage (without even realizing it, i just thought i was submitting to him in everything, as to the Lord), and it took my husband telling me that he wanted to make every decision WITH me, together, for the good of each other and the good of the family. Our partnership looks much different now (mutual submission and respect, conflict resolution and problem-solving) and it's been such a blessing. Which is why I'm struggling to understand value of the lead/submit model.
Thank you for answer to question 2 especially! A few people have tried to play this card on me lately ... "Omniscience and omnipotence contradict each other" ... I don't really understand how they think that! Thanks for clarifying it a bit!
Comment on question 8. Yes! I believe that Scripture bears this out. "dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, AWAY FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND FROM THE GLORY OF HIS POWER." (2 Thessalonians 1:8,9).
Your method of explaining biblical ideas is my best tool to lead people to a new life as an ATHEIST!!!!!!!!! Your confusing way making every belief on faith. Faith =belief. In every explanation you proclaim the building is its own foundation. Thank You for making it so easy 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Prophecy speaks precisely to finer details of a person's experience. Scripture speaks in generalities. There is a reason Paul advocates prophecy IN SCRIPTURE as THE primary gift to pursue. It is THE primary gift for encouraging the body.
It was very well said about false prophecy Mike. I think that should be the approach we take. These people who falsely prophesied should reflect, humble themselves.. but a lot of them don't. They seem stubborn keep saying "God said this, that".. it makes me sad/angry.
"Emotions are optional, but good. I want my emotions to be along side me, but if they're not, I'm still going to do the right thing." Excellent, such wisdom!!!
A note on the new age music! I do believe if you have a background in new age you may have triggers with the type of music used in new age practices (yoga, mediatation, reiki etc) . . . and I think it would be unwise to listen to this music with the memories tied to it. ALSO I believe there is a genre and almost a supernatural connection to this type of music (mediation music for example with flute playing etc) and when it was designed to accompany these practices I believe there is something supernatural connected to it with a feeling that is almost tangibly associated with yoga etc. . . I believe the person who made the comment (LindaCaswell??) about it was feeling that feeling and therefore somewhat convicted. therefore I say to them please go with your gut which clearly warned you about listening to it. "let your heart not be convicted in what you approve". God bless you! :)
Q: Since God knows all and sees what will happen to you after you die before you were even born then whats the point of all of this?if you pray to God for strength to become a Christian why would he answer if he knows you will fail?
Ok Mike, Love Love Love your common sense insight and explanations to the questions. However, that jar of gummies in the background are hypnotic, its like you don't have a face! :) haaa. God bless your ministry.
I think that it's not anger or mistrust or even hatred that is bringing down the Christian community nowadays. I DO believe it is apathy. The complete lack of caring or lack of emotions for situations or one another. Everyone talks the talk of love but this is the loneliest bunch of people...I know I sure am. I know we all are. We dont even keep up with our own families so we sure dont keep up with our church families unless it's a juicy piece of gossip. Dont THAT get around? But spend a week in the hospital and see who knows. You can't even get a family member to drive you home. Apathy, not hatred, not disgust or lust or even greed, will be the death of the church of our Savior. But then...who cares?
I was in seminary for 6 years, I've been in ministry for over ten years. Can confirm, a BULK of the Calvinists (and health/wealth people for some reason) followers are arrogant, obsessively intellectual, angry individuals. The generally don't let any conversation go more than 2 minutes without "flexing" on people with their "superior" intellect. It's not all of them, certainly, but when over 50% (easily, I could make a case for 80% of them that I've met personally) of followers of a single type of teaching all carry a similar trait, we should be able to poke it with a stick and address it. I'm further under this assumption by countless people all having a similar experience with them. Like come on now. Don't dodge the question because of a technicality. "Not all!" :/ Ok. But many of us have encountered a majority of them, and that should be enough. His question was poorly written, but it's close enough to the real question.
Mathew 7:1-5 Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
Pastor Mike will you do any videos on angels and demons. Or exorcism? And whether we need deliverance in the church today.With so much demonic activity going on its hard ignore that there is no demonic influence taking place. What should the church be doing about this? Mark 16:15-18 Aren’t we told to do these things by Jesus himself?
I think Mike has answered questions on this before. I would look back through his videos specifically his teaching on the mark series. From my understanding the signs of believers in that verse is unique to the apostolic ministry. No doubt, satan and demons still have the power of influence in this world but as Christ accomplished power over death on the cross, Satan's power is limited. He can tempt but if you are in Christ, you won't be tempted beyond what you can handle. We are called to know God first and foremost and be the light in this world, and where the light is the darkness will flee. It seems as if so many have turned away from the light the darkness overwhelms but when you read the Word, its not hard to see who holds the power and authority. It was Satan in Job Ch.1 v. 12 that had to receive permission from God to wreak havoc on Job. The problem is our world has exercised their choice in turning away from God and don't realize the spiritual influence going on in the background. As the church body our responsibility is to know the Word of God and share it with others. Even if people were healed and demons were cast out, if the people still don't know and love Christ, they won't be any better off. Just my own thoughts but I hope that gives you some comfort. Seriously though, Mike's series on Mark is pretty in depth.
Pastor Mike, what makes our christian faith a RELATIONSHIP? Some of my christian brothers/sisters insist that in order for it to be called a relationship we need to hear God speaking to us. Not just through the Bible and that prayer should be a conversation. What makes our walk with the Lord a relationship? Thank You a lot!!!
The anti new age music argument would be that it's designed to empty your mind and put you in a trance state like Hindu meditation. I don't know for sure but that's my best guess... I have somewhat strict boundaries for some things. There is Christian Gangster rap and metal... I like both so we all have different boundaries
I really want to know is Hebrews 6:4 “ For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance “ saying that there can be a point where you cannot repent and are lost forever.
Thank you for your answer! I meant Mark 3, 15: [14And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach] 15and have authority to cast out demons.
Well even though he's passed as a fellow christian I am rebuking him his abuse of women and children in the name of Jesus. And also am rebuking the ministry that clearly tried to cover it up for quite some time. Satan is a master list and deceiver. The people who enabled this are not a part of the body of Christ and they need to repent and come to christ or be cast out and given fully unto the world. I don't both sides issues like this. It was wise to stay silent until sufficient evidence came out, but now is the time to be very vocal about our rebuke
1 John 1:9 “if I confess my sin, He is faithful and just to forgive me of that sin..” confess in the Greek has no connotation to feeing bad or “guilty”. It is standing up poking your chest and and confessing it to God then go back to growing in grace and understanding
Hi pastor, I’m deeply troubled by Ravi also but reminded that both Paul and Peter declared how sinful their human nature was in the Bible Roman7:24..... sigh, how frail we all are...
Never do I mix 'God's saying' and wisdom of figuring out the weather or in this case Earthquakes. My inference is subtle. But, 7.4 Salton Sea, 7.2 Anza, 6.8 White Water at Grape Canyon, 6.4 Big Bear Lake, 5.7 Loma Linda, 5.4+ Bernasconi Beach area, Four Woe unto us; 9.4 San Gabriel Resivor area (close to mount Wilson), 8.8 Freemont, 10.4 Giser, 12.4 twelve miles West off the coast of the state of Washington. A word of encouragement, if you live on the West coast of the USA, you might want to 🙏 pray, move or have a large drinking water supply with other substances of supply for being in a position to be a real healing hand in a position of positive impact in the name of the Lord.
Revelation was written in 95-96 AD. The early church fathers tell us John was exhiled to Patmos under the reign of Emperor Domitian and we know the years in which he reigned.
Anyone know if Mike has done any study on the errors of the Eastern Orthodox Church. I noticed someone in live chat directing another individual towards them and from what I have understood about them, they have similar issues to the Catholic faith such as The Eucharist, and the veneration of Mary. If I'm wrong on this I will happily concede but I haven't seen scriptural basis for these practices and can't imagine them being sound.
I have asked already and his mod Sarah told me he hasn't yet, but I so wish he would. My sister converted to the Orthodox church and it had caused some struggles in our family initially. We've all come to terms with it now, and just choose to love her and her new husband from the same church.
@@bobmanns3623 Thanks for the info. I witnessed an individual leading a girl to EOC in the live chat in one of mikes videos and it bothered me. She stated that she had been led down a rabbit hole before and I'm afraid she was being led there again, however well intentioned. Of what I have seen they seem to be similar to Catholicism in doctrine though my knowledge of them isn't extensive by any means. I just know that typically anytime tradition is relied upon more than Christ, the end result is always unfavorable. Prayers for your family brother, I trust that the same God who led Israel out of foreign Idols can and will do the same for those led astray today. God Bless.
Hi, Pastor Mike, I've been a fan for awhile now and I have a little bit of a strange video request: please do a quick study of Pastor Steve Cioccolanti on UA-cam. He's becoming an incredibly popular personality on UA-cam and it's difficult forming an opinion about his theology because he never went to seminary and sometimes says borderline-worrying things. I know you're busy but I just wanted to bring this up. Thanks!
Deuteronomy 18:20-22 ESV But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’ And if you say in your heart, ‘How may we know the word that the Lord has not spoken?’- when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him. As to prophecy of Trump having a second term. Trump still has a chance for a second term and I feel and This is from me not the Lord I feel that after a term of Joe Biden the majority of people are going to prefer Trump.
So speaking of baptisms, the bible indeed sets a precedent in many areas. 1. Spiritual leadership should be present if possible. HOWEVER, why didn't you take it a step further? Where is the precedent for baptizing children? Baptism is not something for parents to or anyone to impose on others. This is where every church fails. Baptism is for mature persons who can reason and fully understand the implications and responsibilities of serving Christ. By baptizing children you violate free will and God's desire for us to serve him willingly out of love. Jesus was baptized as a man and subsequently not one baptism mentioned in the bible ever talks about kids. Baptizing children is setting them up for failure. Years from now they'll be on UA-cam saying, "my Mom baptized us at X years old but it was never really our conviction." Conviction first, then get baptized.
At 13:11 about new age music, is it possible that just as David played the harp (no mention of lyrics) and caused the distressing spirit to depart from Saul in 1 Samuel 16:14-23, music (even without lyrics) could also invoke/invite evil spirits?
I've heard people say things like "I've undergone a second baptism, this one by the holy spirit" they usually say it in a "I reached another level than is normal" tone. Anyone have any advice?
I come from that sort of background. Maybe just smile and reply, "that's nice" then move on... Pride comes before a fall. They don't need anyone to trip them up because their own pride is the foot stuck out across their path.
@@lilmisspeace yeah I agree, but it’s almost as if “hey, something is wrong with you if you haven’t yet reached ‘enlightenment’ like I have” They don’t literally say that, it’s just the general message I get. Like there’s two types of Christians: those who make it by escaping the flames and those who are worthy of being called disciples and the second kind have undergone a second baptism, one of higher level. So it’s like they won’t let you walk away lol like they want you to recognize their status as “ahead” of us “non-second baptized people”. Am I just babbling at this point? Sorry if that does t make sense 😂
@@AaronTrainerFit I understand what you are getting at. Honestly, you won't be able to talk any sense into most (if not all) of these people. They need grace. They have an elitist mindset and don't even realise it. They love the feeling of their ego being stroked and there's nothing I know of that works except just keeping your focus on Jesus and staying humble to Him. Pray for these people, and pray for yourself to have the patience and grace and character of Jesus to be a light before these people. They are deceived and maybe God will give you the honour of choosing your life lived to Him to be the truth that reveals the deception they live in. But you cannot say anything about it unless the Holy Spirit particularly leads you to, as they won't listen through all their pride. Remember that God uses the foolish things to confound the wise: this means He can use you who looks foolish to the "double baptised" to confound their own elitist "wisdom" and set them straight. They will feel confused by it; I know because it happened to me. Or they will find it offensive and double down in their pride. I love that you are asking about this- it's really important.
@@lilmisspeace you seems so mature in the faith. Don’t let this get to your head, God is to blame, but I can’t wait to talk to you more in Heaven. You answered as Jesus would, I just know it. He answered me through you, thank you! Your comment makes so much sense. Glory to God alone, I’m screenshotting your comment, it just makes so much sense - Jesus would say this, I’m just sure of it! Thank you Father! Can’t wait to meet you Lilmisspeace. My name is Aaron James. Remember it, because we will talk in Heaven, at the Throne of our King 😊
@@AaronTrainerFit it is indeed the wisdom of God. And I alone could not have answered you. As I said, I came from that background, so I asked God what it was like watching me from His perspective. And this was the answer I saw. I'm so moved that God answered you as you needed and that I got to have any part of it. Bless you, my friend and family in Christ!! God be with you xx
0:00 - Introduction
1. 2:11 If Revelation was written after 70AD, why wouldn't John say anything about the destruction of Jerusalem? Wouldn't he write about a prophecy of Jesus that came true? Pretty big event to ignore.
2. 6:09 Do we have free will? If not, how does that affect God's sovereignty? If yes, how can we be punished for sins when we had no other option?
3. 13:11 As a conservative Christian, is it wrong to enjoy New Age music? I enjoy playing and listening to the relaxing piano music, but if it is connected to New Age, I do not want to disrespect the Lord.
4. 16:08 From a Christian perspective, do you have any advice on dealing with and overcoming the fear of death? I've been experiencing a lot of anxiety over my own death and the death(s) of my loved ones.
5. 21:01 How do you view the false prophecies of Trump winning? Pride? A lying spirit spreading the same false prophecy? Do we stop listening to all those who claimed this?
6. 26:50 In a futurist view of the end times, which current country do you think would best represent Babylon?
7. 28:27 What is your advice for a young adult who wants to start a ministry platform similar to yours, but who doesn’t have any formal training? I want other young adults to care about theology like I do.
8. 31:02 If God is omnipresent, would His presence also be in Hell?
9. 34:23 Can you help me understand why Paul would permit Timothy to drink wine for his sickness in 1 Timothy 5: 23 even though it seems that he was under the Nazarite vow? (Numbers 6:1-4)
10. 38:25 In Galatians 4: 27 who is "the desolate" referring to: Sarah or Hagar? My Bible study disagreed and I can see arguments for either one.
11. 43:13 Who can baptize? Can I baptize my kids?
12. 45:56 Why is it that big name Calvinists, in general, are super arrogant and ultimately unloving? And shouldn't this disqualify them from leadership and make them false teachers?
13. 48:11 Should I stop reading the devotional on my “Bible in one year” plan? It seems to be eisegetical and groups the Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms/Prov. daily reading under one common theme each day.
14. 49:05 Can it be argued that the authority and power Jesus gave to the 12/70 disciples in Luke 3: 15 and Luke 10:9 to heal the sick and to cast out demons is different from using our spiritual gifts?
15. 52:37 In Matthew 11: 22-24, Jesus says if Sodom saw and heard the miracles you have they would have repented. So why didn’t Jesus do those works in Sodom instead of destroy them?
16. 57:41 In your marriage videos, you referred to men as “knuckleheads” that weren't acting as the “head” in decision making. Is it permissible to actively consult with and make decisions with your wife, cooperatively?
17. 59:18 Am I a covenant breaker if I agreed to a divorce that I didn't want? My wife is divorcing me, and I told her we need to go to counseling first but she said she doesn't want to fix the marriage.
18. 1:01:11 Does the Bible teach that we can “feel Gods presence,” or is it just human emotion in response to our minds receiving biblical truths?
19. 1:05:26 What advice would you give to me who struggles with apathy in my spiritual life?
20. 1:07:11 Do we need to feel bad for our sin when we repent? Or is knowing it’s supposed to be wrong enough? My ex-girlfriend and I sinned and I feel bad about it, but she doesn’t.
Thanks for this!
Thanks Sarah! You rock!
Thanks again for this epic timestamps! God bless!
You're welcome, everyone! :)
@Red Man Romans 14:3- The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him.
I’m in Australia, your videos go live as I’m waking up 😂 what a way to begin my day. Mike’s ministry is such a blessing.
11am now I'm late to the party! From Sydney.
Hi from just over the ditch! New Zealander here.
Here from Sydney too. Good to see others from Australia, keen on God's word 🙏. Blessings
Hi to my fellow Aussies from Northern NSW. Never miss Pastor Mike, he is a blessing in my journey to follow Jesus ✝️🙏💟
American here living in WA @calvarychapelalbany and I try not to ever miss @mikewinger teachings!
thank you so much for your ministry. your have helped me think critically but at the same time bibilically . i am a relatively new christian. thank you so much bro
Hey mike so thankful for your weekly vids they are so helpful especially when I’m in seasons of doubt. You’re my favorite UA-camr just want to say keep up the good work
Totally satisfying to hear you exhort the people spouting out failed prophecies to repent and be humble. Thank you.
I'm not defending him but something very close to my heart has always been free will & it's purpose. When he explained it that it was because of love ❤️ I finally understood it I guess what I'm saying is that his terrible & blatant misconduct cannot take away that lesson from my heart. Thank God He is merciful.
Thank you Mike for talking about Ravi. It is upsetting and it will be nice to have a place to process what happened.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not buying the Ravi story. Something is off. Why would these women come out and speak AFTER his death?? We should be careful of bad judgment and false accusations. I’m simply not buying it.
@@midnightexpress726 I kinda feel the same. Would have been much more acceptable for him to have been alive to answer these accusations.
@@midnightexpress726 Some women did come forward before his death but they were slandered and defamed and RZ told lies and covered it up. It’s not all completely new
@@molliethompson3425 I agree. I think Ravi was that powerful and had people scared and fooled and only after he died could people really come forward without being crushed.
@@midnightexpress726 did you read the report done by the independent group? It’s on Mike’s UA-cam page. Ravi was abusing his power. I would highly doubt that someone that lived that sort of double life was saved. He manipulated, bribed, deceived, and weaponized Christianity against his victims.
Mike you are a very patient scholar. I know you have addressed many of the questions you're asked over and over again. God bless you brother I pray for you and yours
Regarding question 5 and the false prophets- well said. When you said stop listening to anyone who false prophesied, this includes Kris Valloton and Bethel.
I appreciate your boldness on this, it’s much needed.
Regarding not being able to answer every question, it is uplifting to think about it this way: Just because you can't explain a truth does not make that thing untrue.
I can't explain why the sun is yellow but when I say it is yellow I am still speaking truth.
When I share the gospel and am trying to defend the gospel but am unable to, it does not make the gospel untrue.
Good lord, I would hope no one tries to defend Ravi. Broke our hearts indeed.
I’m still gathering information regarding this situation. However, in the responses I’ve seen so far that were posted by Christian UA-camrs no one has defended Ravi’s actions. Many videos I’ve seen have stressed the importance of holding leaders accountable.
Moreover, the videos have also touched on a leader being “beyond reproach.” What exactly does it mean to be beyond reproach, considering we can’t attain sinless perfection on earth?
I got zero idea who this person is.
@@andreashinault7285 Ravi Zacharias? He was the Billy Graham of his time.
Yeah there is no defending what he did.. he was quite the deceiver. I was among those who liked his videos :(
I think this is good lesson in human duplicity.
We need to focus on the Bible and on Jesus.
@@peters6345
I put my faith in Jesus Christ, but God used Ravi's ministry to help me grow in my faith. In your opinion, can Ravi's ministry still be used to lead people to Jesus?
His actions hurt many people, and he needs to be held accountable for them. This situation is a testament to the implications of ongoing sin, and is an unfortunate depiction of the battle between the flesh and the spirit referenced in Romans 8. It also shows us that we shouldn't put our favorite pastor/evangelist/apologist up on a pedestal, because even though they are to be "beyond reproach," they're still sinners just like us.
Iam a post-millennial calvanist and I love Mike
Thank you for your ministry! Wanted to thank you for your video with Neil Shenvi on CRT. It was so helpful, and I have shared it with countless friends and family.
Perfect love drives out all fear. The other day the Lord spoke into my heart - do you know how much I love you? Then I was overwhelmed with the embedded truth underlying that question.
Thanks for answering my question Mike! It really helped. Honouring God > our feelings that tend to fluctuate. Thank you for that solid reminder!
Hugh, another piece of advice I'd give is make sure not to isolate yourself and stay in close fellowship in the body of Christ. Try to get involved with mature believers in small groups and you will catch the fire. Also, get involved in serving others and using your spiritual gifts and God will bless those efforts and it will encourage you! (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Pastor Mike, I really love your content especially the Mark series and your Friday Q&A. I live in The Netherlands so I am not always able to watch the live broadcasting but I see them the next day. God bless you
Thank you for your ministry! You have truly helped me to think more biblically. The humble way you teach is so refreshing and so easy to listen to and learn.
Thank you for your work, Mike. I truly enjoy your videos.
The only fear in death is pain and pain of the unknown. The death itself should be blissful. A release from pain and the stresses of this world. How much better when we behold the face of our savior.
It's not mean. It is what needs to be said. I struggle with how to kindly point this out to loved ones who are still convinced of these prophets. :(
I am not sure what you are saying. Are you basically saying how can people believe all this or is there a technical point somewhere a christian might ask? Curious.
48:44
The best comment made ever about so called prophets. Solid, without anger and most of all bibical without a twist.
Can't believe I missed another one. Always tune in just after it ends :/
Ugh same
@@gabriellameattray9778 haha glad I'm not the only one!
:) me too
That’s okay!! It’s still awesome information🙂
As a regular listener of your content who is also a Calvinist, thank you for your gracious answer to question 12 🙏🏼
Can you maybe explain the bad name Calvinists have in the English world? I’m from the Netherlands and nobody here sees Calvinists as arrogant as far as I know. Once some American people attacked me online and acted like I was in some sort of cult because I am a Calvinist. Are American Calvinists generally that bad people?
@@janbasdegroot2186 I think there are two main reasons for it.
1. Many non Calvinists don’t tend to get the nuances that Reformed Theology teaches, and therefore end up straw manning it.
2. The Young Restless Reformed movement in North America raised up a LOT of cage-stage Calvinists, which ended up discouraging fruitful discussion between Reformed and Non-Reformed brothers and sisters in Christ.
@@janbasdegroot2186 I listen to a lot of Calvinist preachers and at one time would have considered myself "almost" Calvinist (if there is such a thing). I feel as though whether you label yourself Calvinist or not depends on the lens which you view salvation through. I can listen to a Calvinist stance and affirm that God has the complete authority to do whatever he wills and we as sinners have no argument against him, however, I come to the same conclusion that Mike does. Like parents and their children, the Father allows the child to make their own choices and learn from them, whilst giving him the tools during the time to overcome the trial. God's will remains unchanged as individual choice does not have an impact on the Lords Eternal plan. God is just, and man is accountable. Like all things, you will meet some Calvinists, Americans, Non-Calvinists who are humble and honestly seek the Lord, and you will also meet some who have a prideful heart. Surround yourself with those who earnestly seek the Lord and you won't go wrong :)
Thanks so much for all the time you put into research and teaching, it’s much appreciated. Also have been watching your channel for a while but never looked in your playlist until a few days ago and you Sing!! Lolol well I am sure you knew that!!! Bahaha. Anyway loved the songs and was soo happy to discover that about you. I figured you must play the guitar as we see it hanging behind you... but you sing and you have a great voice and the songs were fantastic. So any others out there that did not know that about Mike, well now you know. Thanks again Mike!
Thank you for your thoughtful ministry. On the matter of God's presence in Hell I was just introduced to the concept that it may be possible that Hell is so horrific for the unrepentant stems from their unending awareness of God and the correlative recognition of their shame and guilt.
Truly enjoy these videos! Praying with you for your family !
I look forward to the 20 questions every week! I love that you put the questions and times so I can see questions that I also have and watch those. Thanks!
Thanks for the great videos - One request - more videos of 30 minutes or less! I would watch daily if it wasn't so often such a time commitment. Separately, the question on fear of death is interesting in my own path. When at age 29, after 11 years as a self-professed atheist, I made a commitment to Christ, one of the things that immediately changed was I stopped being depressed about death and the shortness of life - that was a regular problem during my decade as a self-professing atheist. Losing that sense of pointlessness and fear of death was a big, sudden and extremely welcome change. One of the hardest things to get used to after that point, (25 years ago) was the fact that I'd still have big, juicy, pain-in-the-neck problems!
THANK YOU! For speaking up against the false prophets and Sid Roth. I was believing everything and everyone who was on Sid Roth's show for awhile. I was so naive it didn't occur to me that someone who called themself a Christian would lie. Thankfully God opened my eyes.
This was useful and fantastic Mike. I've been following u for awhile now, along with Ruslan and Whatdoyoumeme. Thank you so much for your content. I learn a lot from you and appreciate your love and encouragement you provide us. May God continue to bless you.
We have free will but not a free nature, and the decisions of our free will are limited to the choices our nature provides us. If we have a sin nature, we can only choose to sin and reject God. If we have a new nature, born of the Spirit, we freely choose God. This is in the sovereign will of God.
Good explanation. I feel like much confusion has come from people who can't articulate the issue and muddy the waters but that was a pretty clear statement.
Hello Pastor Mike,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for answering our questions. I am so thankful for your “answer ministry” because I know your answers are Biblical and will draw us closer to our LORD and His Word.
Bless you Pastor!!! Bless you!!!
I voted in your poll for your next Monday class. I look forward to your study through Hebrews, whenever that may be!!
Sadly you didn't read my question, but it was a great video as ussual. Thank you so much for all your work, your videos are a real blessing and had strengthen my faith enormously.
For his interlude between questions 14 and 15, John 15:18 - 16:4 is a great read for the fear log lacking knowledge when sharing the gospel
Hi Mike, thank you for your ministry! I appreciate how you make the complicated understandable. Your honest humility comes through clearly. My wife commented today that she believes that a person who is born again could not behave as Ravi did - not one occurrence but was definitely a pattern of a multitude of sins that went on for many years. Could you speak to this on Monday? Thanks again for your dedication to making disciples of Jesus!
This has been a worry for me. Whilst I know we will always sin, what bothers me is that we are told that we grow in sanctification. If that is true I struggle to see how Ravi could not only stumble and fall, but to continue in this kind of sin for many years, right up until his death.
Was he not convicted? Did the Holy Spirit not help him resist temptation?
It is these questions that trouble me most.
I'd add to your answer about Sodom (Q15) that God is not only glorified in his mercy, but also in his judgment. His righteousness and power are shown in his judgment of the wicked, in a way that they just aren't when he shows mercy. He says as much regarding Pharoh.
Very interesting ...many thanks Pastor.
Grace and peace to the Christian family.
Gilly wife of Mark
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Loved the answer! Thank you for sharing your heart and the Bible to support what you say.
Just wanna say I appreciate the time you take to teach. I'm a new believer and I've read the Bible in its entirety so far in my 2 month journey, in the form of the ESV audio video Bible here on UA-cam. I have a tendency to have an arrogant and thus foolish demeanor. I can be quick to speak and, even worse, to judge. I apologize for times when I have done this to you in the past via comments. I'm just trying to figure out how to worship and serve the LORD God the best way I possibly can. My commitment to keeping the Law, not for salvation but for devotion, has made me arrogant already in my journey, and I found myself attacking any pastors who didn't teach keeping the Law. This was not right, it was not good of me, and I fear it was also not good in God's eyes. It is clear that you are a humble and genuine teacher who has put in the time to attain a deep understanding of Scripture. I still keep the Law because it makes me feel like I'm doing something good. However, I believe you are serving the LORD our God in a phenomenal way. And I apologize for speaking badly towards you in any of my previous comments. I prayed to The Father in Jesus' name to ask for forgiveness. I guess this comment is my attempt at repentance. Thank you for all that you do. Much love, Pastor Mike.
On the topic of "knucklehead husbands": I was married to one of these. He "accepted Jesus" just as we were separating and preparing for divorce, but would not take any initiative to grow his own faith or relationship with the Lord. I advised him to find a church, to join a Christian men's group, to seek mentorship and counseling to help him grow as a new believer, I gave him study resources, and recommended some good teachers on UA-cam, etc. His response was, "I don't want to do any of that, couldn't YOU help me and teach me?" That's was the "nail in the coffin" for my marriage (right or wrong) where I knew that he would never be able to be a leader in our household or the spiritual covering that I would need him to be.
I heard a teaching about Timothy drinking wine. Basically it said that the water was very bitter in that region so the banning of drinking wine would really be bad for his health.
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who ask you for a reason for the hope that is in you with gentleness and fear.
1 Peter 3:15
Thank you ...a gift to the body as usual!
Q: I think the fear question may have been the fear of how we will die or watching my loved ones being killed or dying. I have the same anxiety issue. I want to be present Lord but because of all the trauma in my life I am afraid of how I will die.
Great Q&A, Ps. Mike!! I am sure you could hear me cheering esp false prophecy. I really got so much out of it today.
Mike, spot on in your response to question #17 on divorce! Great advice Sir!!!
At 59:09 you said that a man who sits back and let's his wife make all the choices so he doesn't have to feel responsible is a "knucklehead." What if the wife has the same attitude? (I'm just going to submit to everything my husband says so that he has to make all the decisions and bear the responsibility for them. If it fails, it's on him, not me.) I fell into that a lot at the beginning of my marriage (without even realizing it, i just thought i was submitting to him in everything, as to the Lord), and it took my husband telling me that he wanted to make every decision WITH me, together, for the good of each other and the good of the family. Our partnership looks much different now (mutual submission and respect, conflict resolution and problem-solving) and it's been such a blessing.
Which is why I'm struggling to understand value of the lead/submit model.
being all about yourself isnt a good sign mister. you seem to fight the absolute predestiation of God . sign of a natural man
thank you
Amen!! - Very very Serious to 'prophesy' - speak in the name of the Lord, when he has NOT Spoken!
Thank you for answer to question 2 especially!
A few people have tried to play this card on me lately ... "Omniscience and omnipotence contradict each other" ... I don't really understand how they think that! Thanks for clarifying it a bit!
Pastor Mike, have you ever tried to sleep on hard surface, like sleep on the floor? That helped my back pain a lot.
Thanks for these!
Comment on question 8. Yes! I believe that Scripture bears this out. "dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, AWAY FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND FROM THE GLORY OF HIS POWER." (2 Thessalonians 1:8,9).
Your method of explaining biblical ideas is my best tool to lead people to a new life as an ATHEIST!!!!!!!!! Your confusing way making every belief on faith. Faith =belief. In every explanation you proclaim the building is its own foundation. Thank You for making it so easy 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Those last 3 questions! So timely for ya boy haha.
Haaa 420. I’m old but remember that was always the time ya took a hit on a 🍲 bowl. 😆. Jesus gets me high these days. Luv ya pastor Mike😄💕💕Lala
Prophesy should always point to Glorify Christ by pointing us to God’s word. . No need for “ prophesy “ when we have scripture to do this.
Prophecy speaks precisely to finer details of a person's experience. Scripture speaks in generalities. There is a reason Paul advocates prophecy IN SCRIPTURE as THE primary gift to pursue. It is THE primary gift for encouraging the body.
It was very well said about false prophecy Mike. I think that should be the approach we take.
These people who falsely prophesied should reflect, humble themselves.. but a lot of them don't. They seem stubborn keep saying "God said this, that".. it makes me sad/angry.
"Emotions are optional, but good. I want my emotions to be along side me, but if they're not, I'm still going to do the right thing." Excellent, such wisdom!!!
Question 5’s answer, YES!
A note on the new age music!
I do believe if you have a background in new age you may have triggers with the type of music used in new age practices (yoga, mediatation, reiki etc) . . . and I think it would be unwise to listen to this music with the memories tied to it. ALSO I believe there is a genre and almost a supernatural connection to this type of music (mediation music for example with flute playing etc) and when it was designed to accompany these practices I believe there is something supernatural connected to it with a feeling that is almost tangibly associated with yoga etc. . . I believe the person who made the comment (LindaCaswell??) about it was feeling that feeling and therefore somewhat convicted. therefore I say to them please go with your gut which clearly warned you about listening to it. "let your heart not be convicted in what you approve". God bless you! :)
@J amen, praise God for that sanctification and for The Lords goodness!!
@Jamal Robertson yes! Amen!!
Good stuff.
Q: Since God knows all and sees what will happen to you after you die before you were even born then whats the point of all of this?if you pray to God for strength to become a Christian why would he answer if he knows you will fail?
"...let's be very technical here, it means you don't know..."🤭😂❤️
Ok Mike, Love Love Love your common sense insight and explanations to the questions. However, that jar of gummies in the background are hypnotic, its like you don't have a face! :) haaa. God bless your ministry.
Praying for Ravi’s wife and children along with his victims. All are feeling the heaviness of disappointment in his predatory behaviour.
Has Ravi's wife said she believes it? Last I saw she looked and looked and never found anything!
I think that it's not anger or mistrust or even hatred that is bringing down the Christian community nowadays. I DO believe it is apathy. The complete lack of caring or lack of emotions for situations or one another. Everyone talks the talk of love but this is the loneliest bunch of people...I know I sure am. I know we all are. We dont even keep up with our own families so we sure dont keep up with our church families unless it's a juicy piece of gossip. Dont THAT get around? But spend a week in the hospital and see who knows. You can't even get a family member to drive you home. Apathy, not hatred, not disgust or lust or even greed, will be the death of the church of our Savior. But then...who cares?
I was in seminary for 6 years, I've been in ministry for over ten years. Can confirm, a BULK of the Calvinists (and health/wealth people for some reason) followers are arrogant, obsessively intellectual, angry individuals. The generally don't let any conversation go more than 2 minutes without "flexing" on people with their "superior" intellect. It's not all of them, certainly, but when over 50% (easily, I could make a case for 80% of them that I've met personally) of followers of a single type of teaching all carry a similar trait, we should be able to poke it with a stick and address it. I'm further under this assumption by countless people all having a similar experience with them. Like come on now. Don't dodge the question because of a technicality. "Not all!" :/ Ok. But many of us have encountered a majority of them, and that should be enough. His question was poorly written, but it's close enough to the real question.
Mathew 7:1-5
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
Aww man! I didn't receive a notification about this and I missed my opportunity to ask Mike Winger to explain the "Revived Roman Empire" in prophecy.
Pastor Mike will you do any videos on angels and demons. Or exorcism? And whether we need deliverance in the church today.With so much demonic activity going on its hard ignore that there is no demonic influence taking place. What should the church be doing about this? Mark 16:15-18 Aren’t we told to do these things by Jesus himself?
I think Mike has answered questions on this before. I would look back through his videos specifically his teaching on the mark series. From my understanding the signs of believers in that verse is unique to the apostolic ministry. No doubt, satan and demons still have the power of influence in this world but as Christ accomplished power over death on the cross, Satan's power is limited. He can tempt but if you are in Christ, you won't be tempted beyond what you can handle. We are called to know God first and foremost and be the light in this world, and where the light is the darkness will flee. It seems as if so many have turned away from the light the darkness overwhelms but when you read the Word, its not hard to see who holds the power and authority. It was Satan in Job Ch.1 v. 12 that had to receive permission from God to wreak havoc on Job. The problem is our world has exercised their choice in turning away from God and don't realize the spiritual influence going on in the background. As the church body our responsibility is to know the Word of God and share it with others. Even if people were healed and demons were cast out, if the people still don't know and love Christ, they won't be any better off. Just my own thoughts but I hope that gives you some comfort. Seriously though, Mike's series on Mark is pretty in depth.
Pastor Mike,
what makes our christian faith a RELATIONSHIP?
Some of my christian brothers/sisters insist that in order for it to be called a relationship we need to hear God speaking to us. Not just through the Bible and that prayer should be a conversation.
What makes our walk with the Lord a relationship?
Thank You a lot!!!
The anti new age music argument would be that it's designed to empty your mind and put you in a trance state like Hindu meditation.
I don't know for sure but that's my best guess... I have somewhat strict boundaries for some things.
There is Christian Gangster rap and metal... I like both so we all have different boundaries
God has always had the knowledge of good and evil
I really want to know is Hebrews 6:4 “ For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance “ saying that there can be a point where you cannot repent and are lost forever.
@Jamal Robertson I asked because I was a Christian but played with Satanism , and am worried that I have no hope to go back to God.
Death metal or grunge. Musical arrangements create mood inspiration
Your silence regarding the Zacharias scandal certainly insinuates your complicity!
Ravi has been framed, in my humble opinion. Have never seen proof and have looked. Will believe it when I see it.
My boi mike got a new guitar.
Thank you for your answer! I meant Mark 3, 15: [14And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach] 15and have authority to cast out demons.
Well even though he's passed as a fellow christian I am rebuking him his abuse of women and children in the name of Jesus. And also am rebuking the ministry that clearly tried to cover it up for quite some time. Satan is a master list and deceiver. The people who enabled this are not a part of the body of Christ and they need to repent and come to christ or be cast out and given fully unto the world. I don't both sides issues like this. It was wise to stay silent until sufficient evidence came out, but now is the time to be very vocal about our rebuke
1 John 1:9 “if I confess my sin, He is faithful and just to forgive me of that sin..” confess in the Greek has no connotation to feeing bad or “guilty”. It is standing up poking your chest and and confessing it to God then go back to growing in grace and understanding
I have a question, will we recognize each other in heaven? Will my family know how much they meant to me?
Hi pastor, I’m deeply troubled by Ravi also but reminded that both Paul and Peter declared how sinful their human nature was in the Bible Roman7:24..... sigh, how frail we all are...
I too woke up at 4:20 this morning although it is a different this morning then you are this morning. Also not for Vape Naysh.
#5 = YESSSS!! AMEN. 🥇👏👏👏
I want to write Apocalyptic Christian Country Blues.
No one person has all knowkedge, consider the people of Babel and what God says about their potential (collective knowledge)
Interesting...true...time to read this again. Thanks for the reminder
Never do I mix 'God's saying' and wisdom of figuring out the weather or in this case Earthquakes. My inference is subtle. But, 7.4 Salton Sea, 7.2 Anza, 6.8 White Water at Grape Canyon, 6.4 Big Bear Lake, 5.7 Loma Linda, 5.4+ Bernasconi Beach area, Four Woe unto us; 9.4 San Gabriel Resivor area (close to mount Wilson), 8.8 Freemont, 10.4 Giser, 12.4 twelve miles West off the coast of the state of Washington. A word of encouragement, if you live on the West coast of the USA, you might want to 🙏 pray, move or have a large drinking water supply with other substances of supply for being in a position to be a real healing hand in a position of positive impact in the name of the Lord.
What day and time are you scheduled to be on youtube? I want to start watching you live so I can add my questions.
Revelation was written in 95-96 AD. The early church fathers tell us John was exhiled to Patmos under the reign of Emperor Domitian and we know the years in which he reigned.
Anyone know if Mike has done any study on the errors of the Eastern Orthodox Church. I noticed someone in live chat directing another individual towards them and from what I have understood about them, they have similar issues to the Catholic faith such as The Eucharist, and the veneration of Mary. If I'm wrong on this I will happily concede but I haven't seen scriptural basis for these practices and can't imagine them being sound.
I have asked already and his mod Sarah told me he hasn't yet, but I so wish he would. My sister converted to the Orthodox church and it had caused some struggles in our family initially. We've all come to terms with it now, and just choose to love her and her new husband from the same church.
@@bobmanns3623 Thanks for the info. I witnessed an individual leading a girl to EOC in the live chat in one of mikes videos and it bothered me. She stated that she had been led down a rabbit hole before and I'm afraid she was being led there again, however well intentioned. Of what I have seen they seem to be similar to Catholicism in doctrine though my knowledge of them isn't extensive by any means. I just know that typically anytime tradition is relied upon more than Christ, the end result is always unfavorable. Prayers for your family brother, I trust that the same God who led Israel out of foreign Idols can and will do the same for those led astray today. God Bless.
@@spiritandflesh8477 thank you Sir!
@@spiritandflesh8477 I'm trying to attach a very informative link about the Orthodox church but UA-cam won't let me.
Hi, Pastor Mike, I've been a fan for awhile now and I have a little bit of a strange video request: please do a quick study of Pastor Steve Cioccolanti on UA-cam. He's becoming an incredibly popular personality on UA-cam and it's difficult forming an opinion about his theology because he never went to seminary and sometimes says borderline-worrying things. I know you're busy but I just wanted to bring this up. Thanks!
Is there 1500 jelly beans in the jar ?
I’d say no more than 1250. 😁
They are gummy bears.
😅😆😄😂
Can we win them if we guess how many?😂
@@mtbeliever5833 LOL that’s what I meant my goof
Deuteronomy 18:20-22 ESV
But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’ And if you say in your heart, ‘How may we know the word that the Lord has not spoken?’- when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him.
As to prophecy of Trump having a second term. Trump still has a chance for a second term and I feel and This is from me not the Lord I feel that after a term of Joe Biden the majority of people are going to prefer Trump.
Amila that is a great question!!! Can you do I further study on God presence
So speaking of baptisms, the bible indeed sets a precedent in many areas. 1. Spiritual leadership should be present if possible. HOWEVER, why didn't you take it a step further? Where is the precedent for baptizing children? Baptism is not something for parents to or anyone to impose on others. This is where every church fails. Baptism is for mature persons who can reason and fully understand the implications and responsibilities of serving Christ. By baptizing children you violate free will and God's desire for us to serve him willingly out of love. Jesus was baptized as a man and subsequently not one baptism mentioned in the bible ever talks about kids. Baptizing children is setting them up for failure. Years from now they'll be on UA-cam saying, "my Mom baptized us at X years old but it was never really our conviction." Conviction first, then get baptized.
At 13:11 about new age music, is it possible that just as David played the harp (no mention of lyrics) and caused the distressing spirit to depart from Saul in 1 Samuel 16:14-23, music (even without lyrics) could also invoke/invite evil spirits?
Please can you talk about the historicist interpretation of end time prophecy?
I've heard people say things like "I've undergone a second baptism, this one by the holy spirit" they usually say it in a "I reached another level than is normal" tone. Anyone have any advice?
I come from that sort of background. Maybe just smile and reply, "that's nice" then move on...
Pride comes before a fall. They don't need anyone to trip them up because their own pride is the foot stuck out across their path.
@@lilmisspeace yeah I agree, but it’s almost as if “hey, something is wrong with you if you haven’t yet reached ‘enlightenment’ like I have”
They don’t literally say that, it’s just the general message I get. Like there’s two types of Christians: those who make it by escaping the flames and those who are worthy of being called disciples and the second kind have undergone a second baptism, one of higher level.
So it’s like they won’t let you walk away lol like they want you to recognize their status as “ahead” of us “non-second baptized people”.
Am I just babbling at this point? Sorry if that does t make sense 😂
@@AaronTrainerFit I understand what you are getting at. Honestly, you won't be able to talk any sense into most (if not all) of these people.
They need grace. They have an elitist mindset and don't even realise it. They love the feeling of their ego being stroked and there's nothing I know of that works except just keeping your focus on Jesus and staying humble to Him.
Pray for these people, and pray for yourself to have the patience and grace and character of Jesus to be a light before these people.
They are deceived and maybe God will give you the honour of choosing your life lived to Him to be the truth that reveals the deception they live in.
But you cannot say anything about it unless the Holy Spirit particularly leads you to, as they won't listen through all their pride.
Remember that God uses the foolish things to confound the wise: this means He can use you who looks foolish to the "double baptised" to confound their own elitist "wisdom" and set them straight. They will feel confused by it; I know because it happened to me. Or they will find it offensive and double down in their pride.
I love that you are asking about this- it's really important.
@@lilmisspeace you seems so mature in the faith. Don’t let this get to your head, God is to blame, but I can’t wait to talk to you more in Heaven. You answered as Jesus would, I just know it. He answered me through you, thank you! Your comment makes so much sense.
Glory to God alone, I’m screenshotting your comment, it just makes so much sense - Jesus would say this, I’m just sure of it!
Thank you Father! Can’t wait to meet you Lilmisspeace. My name is Aaron James. Remember it, because we will talk in Heaven, at the Throne of our King 😊
@@AaronTrainerFit it is indeed the wisdom of God. And I alone could not have answered you.
As I said, I came from that background, so I asked God what it was like watching me from His perspective. And this was the answer I saw.
I'm so moved that God answered you as you needed and that I got to have any part of it.
Bless you, my friend and family in Christ!! God be with you xx
Tim Stratton: FreeThinking Ministry, I believe.