20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 109)

[@sarahfaith316]

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 1:12 {Different Wills among the Godhead?} In the Trinity, do the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all have three separate wills? 2. 22:15 {Conflict in Israel - Eschatological Significance?} Is the war going on in Israel right now part of a biblical prophecy? 3. 30:28 {One Governor or 12?} In 1 Kings 4:7-19, there are twelve governors for Israel listed. I’m confused by verse 19b: “There was one governor...” What’s your take on this? 12 or 1? 4. 36:22 {Do Some Sins Indicate a Lack of Salvation?} Verses like Matthew 6: 14 make me feel like there are sins so bad that if you commit them (like unforgiveness), you’re 100% not a Christian. I feel like I have to maintain my own salvation. 5. 41:04 {Would the Spirit Ever Leave Us?} Can you please explain what it meant in 1 Samuel when the Spirit left Saul? 6. 44:16 {The Vatican & Revelation} Does Revelation 7:9 apply to Vatican City despite its size and hosting unbiblical stuff? 7. 48:42 {Is Marital Intimacy Only for Procreation?} Can a biblical case be made for the purpose of sex within marriage being for procreation AND intimacy/pleasure and not just for procreation? Is sex without the possibility of procreation evil? 8. 55:11 {Christians Made Whole “Again”?} How do you feel about songs that state, “You make me whole again”? It’s my understating that before faith in Christ we aren’t whole, saved, or forgiven. Thoughts? 9. 58:38 {Teaching Convictions as Truth} How should we deal with a pastor who is unwilling to receive correction on anything against his own convictions? It wouldn’t be as big of an issue, but he preaches his ideas as truth (i.e., no alcohol). 10. 1:03:57 {Counting our Trials as Joy} How are we to “count it all joy” when we face trials and temptations, as James chapter 1 says? 11. 1:09:58 {Wisdom = “She”?} Can you help me understand why in Proverbs 2 the Bible refers to wisdom as “she”? How do we argue this with those who try to speak about multiple gods, or LGBTQ+ people saying He is neither gender? 12. 1:13:45 {Refuting Modalism} What is the best way to dismantle Modalism in a loving way to someone? 13. 1:17:05 {The Commander of the Lord’s Army} In Joshua 5: 13, who is the commander of the Lord’s army? Is this another Christophany? And why do we read so little about him if he helped Joshua in his ventures? 14. 1:20:53 {Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?} What happens to autistic people or mentally disabled people? Do they go to Heaven? 15. 1:22:54 {Am I Saved if I Have An Addiction?} How do I know If I actually have a saving faith, especially considering that I’m addicted to pornography, and am having a hard time asking for someone to help me stop. Thanks. 16. 1:29:46 {Congregational Votes - Sometimes Sinful?} Is it against the Bible to have your congregation vote on whether or not to have women as elders? 17. 1:31:48 {Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance} Do you have the Holy Spirit if you haven't been baptized with Him? I don't feel/believe like I do. I can't hear His voice. 18. 1:34:51 {The Day of The Lord & His Second Coming} How do the ideas of "The Day of The Lord" in the Old Testament and Jesus' second coming in the New Testament intersect? I've been studying this, but I'd like some of your opinions. 19. 1:36:51 {A Cure for Hypocrisy} What is the cure for hypocrisy? I have stopped going to church because I feel rotten on the inside and feel like a fraud. I don’t seem to love Jesus like others. My heart is cold. No emotion. 20. 1:43:49 {Can the Bible Become an Idol?} Is it possible to love the Bible so much that it can be a form of an idol?

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

9)15)Amen Pastor, and talk to God develop a deeper relationship with Him tell Jesus Christ your cares and concerns, confess. We as believers must practice what we believe, in order to be strengthened to overcome, through His power with any sin including hypocrisy, lust, etc. Practice (spiritual disciplines) in your personal relationship with God. 1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

[@maxemerg]

Q6 wasn't asking if the verses cited referred to Vatican City, but whether they *applied* to VC. That's why they referenced is small size compared to other countries.

[@maxemerg]

The answer is probably still no anyway.

[@greywisker3180]

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

[@KM-zn3lx]

Q4 in a Pentacostal church I was told if you don't forgive you will go to Hell. I asked how that wasn't a work. They just reiterated the verse Pr. Mike stated.

[@sherijobe9754]

I got into witchcraft from a sister in law and I was able to know things before they happened. My friend had asked for one of her spell books so I went over to bring it back to her but when I opened the book a demon face came out at me, I threw it across the room and told my friend to return it back to her. Well I started to get out of it and there was a being that was making my life harder. One of my other friends told me I should start reading my dad's bible he had died just a couple of yrs prier and when I got to revelation I was read to except Jesus. There is more to this but it's too long but I give GOD the glory He richly deserves.

[@taylornovia8911]

Which craft?

[@davegink9222]

I had been a Christian when I was young, then fell away for many years as I got into the whole sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. I even ended up marrying a Wiccan. Practicing spell casting, etc. Things started going really bad in my life (and hers). We ended up divorcing. A few years after that I picked up the Bible and true miracles started happening in my life. It was (and is) amazing.

[@elizabeths7700]

@@taylornovia8911😏

[@NickHawaii]

Jehovah is the God of the Bible. (Psalm 83:18) He detests Spiritism. Stay away from anything to do with the demons including Halloween coming up.

[@liliandaven5380]

oh im so happy for you that you got out of new age. I can REALLY recomend Melissa Dougherty here on KZbin who talks alot about leaving newage for Christ!=) Bless!❤

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

My pornographic addiction wasn’t stripped away from me until I confessed my sim and apologized to my wife for disrespect her for using pornography for my quick fixes. 12 years and I’ve tried to fight and fight and fight and I just asked one day, “God forgive me, I can’t shake it. But I know it’s not the works I do but the works you do in me. I need you to take it from me.” and it was as if the Holy Spirit just turned to me and said, “you need to confess your sin to your wife first” Since my confession to my wife since I was ultimately subbing against her, it’s as if God completely removed the temptation from my life. Praise be to God!

[@Repent2001]

Amen ✝️🕊️🤍

[@AlyssaDDani]

What scripture were the disciples drinking? Other than medicinally?

[@coolj0075]

Awesome testimony. God taught me something similar years ago about the power of transparency. It can set others free to. Like what you are doing here. Your open testimony and public confession of your struggle can help others realize that they are not alone in the battle. Praise God for His work in you.

[@JonathanToole]

Thanks You Pastor Mike. I am seventeen and your sermons have helped me grow in Christ and get through my mom separating from my abusive father.

[@f.hounderclay1368]

Jonathon, it's good to hear someone your age, or any age, turning to Jesus. Maybe I should leave it alone, but I think my advice, if not a misunderstanding, is sound. It's this: You might be referring to actual sermons by Mike, but if you're talking about his KZbin videos, I would consider them to be more of a Bible study than a sermon, though there is some crossover. I make the distinction because I think we need both. For instance, there was a time when I was doing a lot of Bible study, both online and on my own, but not going to church or hearing actual sermons. I'm glad I recognized that I need both. You might be different, or perhaps, like I said, I've misunderstood you. God bless. I'll pray that you stay in the faith (it's a sticky, tricky, dark world out there), and maybe you can do the same for me.

[@JonathanToole]

@@f.hounderclay1368 Thank you for the kind words. I did indeed mean his sermons and online studies. I have listened to many old ones of his that are actual sermons in his church. I have also listened to other ones like his women in ministry series that are more like a Bible study. Thankfully I am in a good church right now as well.

[@ChristinewithaC]

@Jonathan I’m sorry to hear that you have an abusive father. It sounds like your mom did the right thing to separate from him. Praying for you, young friend. God is a loving, Heavenly Father! Keep listening to Pastor Mike. He encourages us all to draw closer to God by digging into his word! God bless you!

[@patriarchmike]

​@@JonathanTooledoes your dad know that he's abusive?

[@keepclimbing15]

My mom passed 6 years ago yesterday. It's a tough time watching a loved one go through the last phase of life. May God bless you and keep his arms around you and your family during this time. Thank you for what you do!

[@biblicalworldview1]

Mike, I can't tell you how much I love your approach on this first question. I used to deny the Trinity because I could not humanly understand it. I was a modalist. But the scriptures clearly teach the trinity, and so now when I explained it to others I start with the fact that God is God and we are human and we cannot fully understand him. It's when we try to put God in a box that we are led to heresy.

[@acedegenerate2254]

You finally admitted to yourself it's all a scam?

[@biblicalworldview1]

@@acedegenerate2254 "It's all a scam"...can you be more specific? What is "all" a scam?

[@acedegenerate2254]

@biblicalworldview1 the whole fvcking thing. Every religion. Any person claiming to know God have spoken to God, claiming they're the son of God. The greatest scam ever written.

[@texasskygirl7890]

10. I needed to be reminded of this today. As a Christian, I know I am being refined by my suffering and there is purpose in the pain. But honestly, nothing makes sense right now, and I just want the pain to go away.

[@BonnieLaPorta]

Pastor Mike. No question just such gratitude for the blessing you received from God that then you lead to bless me. I have become pretty much house bound due to health and injury. Only 66 yet physically ugh. Had to move to a new location soooo alone allot. NO boo hooing here. You have be come my Pastor and phenomenal teacher. Thank you so much. I trust you and in the online world it took me a while to find that. Lot of words for me to say thank you Bless you

[@ChristinewithaC]

Praying for you and your family, Pastor Mike! Last December I got to sit by my mom for 5 days as she made her crossing into Heaven. My siblings and I prayed, sang, and read scripture. Got little sleep, but it left special memories to last until we see her again one day.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Hey Mike, as one of those who has given pushback on how you handle questions like q15, I just want to say I've noticed that you have made an effort to be much more careful recently in your clarity, which I have appreciated. The solution for one who doubts their salvation is to increase faith/trust/reliance on Jesus, not to seek assurance by increasing their moral effort (though that should be an outflow). I could quibble over minor interpretations, but my main concern has been for those like myself coming from a background of Puritan influenced views of assurance, where our behavior is really the only way any of us can know if we have a saving faith. That view I have found to be destructive, and had I not come out of it might have put me in the very position of being one that says, "Lord, Lord, did I not DO...?". I fear there are many others in that position especially in the KZbin space, striving for their assurance by their works. Your clarity paints the target squarely where it needs to be: on Jesus and his willingness to accept even the sinful tax collector. In light of that, I think one of the most serious dangers of repetitive sin and addiction is that it causes us to withdraw from trust in Jesus and seek to solve the problem ourselves. We need to run to him first, foremost, and always.

[@jacksonsnellgrove9399]

Wow, awesome to see another of my favorite youtubers

[@sandraoconnor5700]

AMEN!! Jesus is the answer to all our questions - seek Him first; think spiritual first and not natural!!! Thank you Mike!!

[@fakeyououtdotcom2409]

"The solution is to increase faith/trust/reliance on Jesus," you say? Who increases this faith? You or Him?

[@Nighthawkinlight]

@@fakeyououtdotcom2409 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (Romans 10:17)

[@fakeyououtdotcom2409]

@@Nighthawkinlight Right. So who authors faith? I'll assume your answer is Jesus (Romans 10:17, Hebrews 12:2) therefore, only Jesus can increase a person's faith. Yeah? And if Jesus is the sole cause of faith, then those who don't have faith aren't punished for not having faith. Right? Unless of course Jesus punishes people for not having, what only He can create/author within them. I trust you'd never preach that right? 😋

[@t1m0thy0ne1]

Jesus keeps pushing your videos onto me. May Jesus bless your channel more and provide all of us who read these comments with godly, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, faith, and much much much grace thank you for the message.

[@billjaycock3626]

Number 19. Yes, I felt I was too bad to return to church as well. I moved to a new church and confessed to the pastor. He was encouraging and I have been welcomed into a new family.

[@petehobson1054]

I heard that church is a like a hospital. Hospital is full of people who know they are sick. Church is the same.

[@richardclark.]

MIke TY for making time to be here. That says a lot about what you really want to do for everyone. Take care of your family, we will be here whenever you have time. Of course we have prayers for you and yours! God Bless You!

[@nccrchurchunusual]

Q1 I've been a follower of Jesus and "Berean" for many years and The Holy Trinity is one subject I believe by Faith because I see scripture refer to each as "God". BUT I cannot, so far, understand it- not surprising since I am only human. His ways are far beyond my capabilities, so like a little child I cry Abba Father and trust The Lord to finish the work He began in me- including revealing Himself more fully as I live & grow & study. Hallelujah, what a Savior!

[@jonlecroq7457]

Thank you Mike ! I have been struggling with the teachings of my pastor lately, and it is refreshing to listen to your sound teachings on the Bible. I don't idolize the Bible as it was mentionned at Q.20, but man how I love it more since I found your channel ! Thank you 🙏

[@eveharrellauthor]

Praying for your family and your family member Mike! May the Lord bless you and keep you all

[@sweethometreasures]

Mike, I greatly appreciate your balanced and reasoned view on eschatology. I also grew up in Calvary Chapels, and while I love their devotion to verse by verse teaching (which has saved me falling into many false doctrines), there is a tendency to overplay end times prophecy. Your description is kind and accurate, the pastors that do this are not trying to trick anyone, they have a love for the Word and are seeking to see God working in this world.

[@Anteater23]

Thanks for answering my question (Q19). I wouldn’t say I stopped going to church to feel better but rather to not pretend to be something I’m not. In the Bible a hypocrite is someone who does all the right things on the outside but on the inside they are rotten. I don’t want to be one. I have no love in me. Not for God and not every for my family. When my grandparents died I did not even shed a tear. When I ‘worship’ at church I feel like a hypocrite singing many lyrics because people around me are clearly pouring their hearts out to God and yet I can’t say I love Jesus without wondering if I am sincere or a liar. For many years I have also struggled with assurance and so having this struggle (as well as struggling to had a devotional life) only makes my assurance worse. Because of feeling like a hypocrite, I stopped taking communion and then stopped going to church for the past month. I wanted to be alone (not pretend I’m on fire going to several meetings a week) and examine myself deeply. I have stayed at home and still watch most of the services online. I still listen to a lot of Christian videos online and sometimes pray to God and meditate on Him and ask Him to help me to not be a hypocrite and to love Him and other people. I’m still seeking God and trying to build a personal relationship with Him. Being alone has actually helped me a bit. I used to always struggle with the Bible verse ‘God does not hear sinners’ because I never heard back from God in prayer and so thought maybe I must be an unsaved sinner. But a week ago, I was really struggling in my heart and I asked God “Let the next song help me” (as I was currently listening to worship music). I didn’t want to influence the next song and so I told Siri on my iPad “Hey Siri, play a worship song”. What happened next I couldn’t believe happened. Siri didn’t play a song but started playing a Christian radio live broadcast that I have never even heard of before. And as soon as Siri started playing the radio station, the man started to speak for a minute about hypocrisy and said some things about giving our struggle to God and He also mentioned the verse James 4:8 “Draw near to me and I will draw near to you”. This was the first time in my life that I really believed God had heard me. This helped me a bit with assurance and I take that verse James 4:8 as a message from God Himself. I am also learning to grasp that I am rotten but it’s not about me, it’s about the sacrifice of the Jesus.

[@FrigidHeights]

Thank you for sharing this brother/sister in Christ. It takes a lot of humility to open up about stuff like this. Really hoping God’s presence is felt in your life moving forward and his word continues to resonate with you. Sometimes I myself have to take a little time to meditate on Christ’s sacrifice to remind myself of what it meant and what it means. Someone taking on the worst punishment possible for an undeserving sinner like myself so that I can be saved just blows me away.

[@moirarussell1950]

God is truth and you are honest as you can be. Fabulous start! ❤️

[@AndrewJohnH]

Love isn't always something that we feel, often it is something that we practice. If you don't feel like you love God, but you are practicing spending time waiting on Him, and reading His Word, spending time with and caring for His people, you are practicing love for God whether you get the feelings or not. It's wonderful that God spoke to you through the radio and showed you that He always hears you. Remember that our obedience is a response to His salvation, not the way to get it. I would strongly suggest reconnecting with church again, and being honest about your struggles with someone you can trust, like a pastor or mentor or trusted friend. You might be surprised how many people struggle with the same things. If you are feeling convicted about sin or hypocrisy, that conviction is a good thing, it shows that God is not leaving you to your sin. He is not finished working on you, He is determined to grow you into the image of Christ. Of course you're not there yet, none of us is! But recognizing it is the first step, followed by turning from our sin and practicing obedience, out of love for the God Who hasn't given up on us. May you be richly blessed with an understanding of just how great God's love and mercy for you truly is.

[@julieredmond5192]

Thank you for sharing, friend. Recently I read an amazing book called “A Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent. I would highly recommend it to you. I bought ten copies to give to others. It’s not a large book but really helpful. A pastor that always felt like he wasn’t good enough wrote it. Bless you!

[@AsYouWishMama]

Hey @Anteater23 thanks for asking the question and being present in the chat. Obviously I don’t know you, but my experience makes me wonder if you have always felt cold or of some sort of diminished emotion , or if this is a change in your personality? If it’s a change, I wonder if you’ve experienced some sort of health/mental health change, and would encourage you to seek counsel from a professional if you think this describes your situation. If you think you have always had colder emotions than others, maybe that’s also true and you are seeing yourself as different to “normal people”; I think this is definitely worth pray in about and seeking help from God and possibly a professional in a mental health field. “Normal” is a huge range of personalities, and Christians are not automatically immune to mental health diversity or diseases. Mike suggested reaching out to someone at church, and I totally agree - but would also encourage you not to stop reaching out if the first person says no or doesn’t have the capacity to help. As Mike often says, may God give you wisdom. I’m praying tonight that somehow, God is at work in you and causing your love to grow and your coldness to thaw. Bless ya.

[@soberthinking2102]

Thank you Pastor Winger. Whereas the abuse of alcohol results in half of all violence (including half of murders) worldwide, Pride is the Root of the abuse and the violence. C.S. Lewis wrote, and I agree, that Quote "... it is Pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. Other vices may sometimes bring people together: you may find good fellowship and jokes and friendliness among drunken people or unchaste people. But Pride always means enmity-it is enmity. And not only enmity between man and man, but enmity to God." -- Quote from Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18

[@shayla4094]

Mike you're a treasure for the body of Christ❤ God keeps giving you wisdom!

[@OGA103]

God bless you for staying in Southern California where you are most desperately needed. I'll pray for you and your family's safety.

[@lorriepeek5636]

This was a treat to get Mike on a Tuesday. Prayers for your family.

[@JohnnyF-y5j]

This guy is a good christian man! I love that you help so many people. Truly doing gods work brother.

[@silverbackhayabusa]

Mike, God bless you and yours. May the Lord provide the necessary strength and comfort. We know you will always be there for us so worry not about the schedule. Take all the time you need. We love you and support you.

[@matthewhalliwell3139]

Thankyou for your ministry Pastor Mike, I watch you every morning at work, you’ve helped me so much. Praying for you and your family. Much love ❤️

[@jeremypalma892]

Thanks Mike for always answering these (all really good) questions with (all really good) answers. God bless you so much with wisdom and strength with your family :)))

[@annettecarter289]

Pastor Mike, Listening to you has blessed my soul-your humility, your sense of humor and your diligent study of, respect for, and love of God's Word. I feel like a close Christian brother has just ministered to me as I walk through the first few months of widowhood. Thank you for your faithful ministry.

[@__.Sara.__]

"And the police probably won't do anything" 😂 I love you, Mike. Definitely praying for your and your wife's safety! 😟🙏🏻❤️ I'm happy you've got lights and a camera out! Hopefully you'll find a way to lessen the cat notifications 😄

[@richardclark.]

Its not that most officers do not want to do anything, they have just had their hands tied in so many ways by the crazy misconceptions of our current society. We have more shackles on our cops than we do on criminals! this makes it nearly impossible to keep our police forces staffed so what do we do? We hire people with no qualifications who have the same misconceptions that got us into this mess. this is happening with our teachers as well. you are only allowed to believe one way or you will not have a job. So now we teach our children incorrectly and there is no punishment for acting out that behaviour in our communities. This is going to get bad very quickly if we cant change some things.

[@mattcoonce2713]

Amen - All the Police departments in my area are down 30% - no one wants to be an officer anymore! Crime is up everywhere. Our country has turned our back on God and it is falling apart!! @@richardclark.

[@julieredmond5192]

Brilliant! I know David Wood teases you (out of love and respect) but God has given you a humble (understated) brilliance. Thank you, Mike. Praise God!

[@bvt619]

Praying for you and your family! Thanks for all you do!

[@janwalker9155]

Thank you pastor mike. Question 10 count it all joy was very helpful to me. I'm 63 and have never really understood this verse. I've been very ill for last few years so this verse the way you explained it helped my understanding for the situation I am in as I'm feeling some of my brother's and sisters might be disappointed that I'm not healed yet. I'm just glad God gets me through each day, He's with me and keeps me going and wether I'm healed here or not I have a new body coming. I don't know if that's the wrong way to look at it but it helps me. Thank you again ❤

[@-TheWordWasGod-]

God bless you pastor Mike, thank you for answering question 8. I know there are many who have more important questions however I thank you for taking the time. How Jesus is working through you has truly blessed my walk and I give God the glory. Lord bless you and your family.

[@williamverdell8856]

This will break unforgiveness, every time it comes into your mind speak a blessing over the person, or people involved, whether they did a great evil towards u or some small thing. It will break the root of bitterness against them, and keep u in rught standing with the Lord.

[@richardclark.]

i stayed in bed late and made coffee today like i always do after the new q and a videos with Mike come out. it really gets my weekend off to a good start! i got to about the third question and my boss called me and asked if i was coming to work today because it was wednesday. i am not sure yet but Mike may have got me fired. lol.

[@victorcharlie7491]

I pray your loved one gets well, tnx for your teachings God bless you Mike Winger!

[@steveclose219]

Yes! Finally somebody reads their Bible. (I know you do Mike, I'm just glad you said that) Wars and rumors of wars, BUT THE END IS NOT YET. Wars and rumors... are NOT signs of the end. Thank you Mike. Regarding the names, i's are pronounced ee, a's are pronounced awe, j's are actually y's, o's are pronounced like oh, and every name that starts with I, put a Y in front of it. For example Israel is actually Yisra'El. Fun fact Isaiah is Yisha'iyahu in Hebrew

[@CocoGirl343]

How many wars and rumors of wars have there been since that was written in the Bible? Do you think there are endless number of wars that will occur and all of them are meaningless because of this one Bible verse? Or are there numerous other prophetic verses that provide insight and warnings that we are definitely at the end of this age and very, very near the return of Christ?

[@vgil1278]

@@CocoGirl343 One I am waiting for is the utter destruction of Damascus. It's in bad shape but not like the destruction it describes in the bible. I'm sorry I don't remember where in the bible. I bet if you googled it... You might be interested in following Amir Tsarfati. He is a former military man in Israel. A Jew who believes in Christ. He has been getting the same question, and he says no. This isn't the start. He talks about prophecy a lot. He really knows the bible. He lives in Galilee, but he travels all over speaking. The name of his ministry is Behold Israel and that is his you tube channel name.

[@steveclose219]

@@CocoGirl343 We are not given a sign of the end. He said it will happen like in the days of Noah. People will be going about their day, and then it will come. He doesn't give us a sign to prepare. "...like a thief in the night.." All that was said about 70 AD I would assume that it also pertains to the very end as well as we have no warning signs of that one as well. We do seem to have signs of certain things that will happen during the final tribulation, but I have not seen anything about prior knowledge of the end.

[@charleselliott5767]

amen amen....so nice to see such a enthusiastic heart for the word of the Lord....I hope the spirit of this love is brought upon our current Church institution..... we pray to see your face soon Oh Lord...in Your time we shall be free....

[@starrynight9999]

I have been a Christian all my life and have had great moments in my walk. I know that I disobeyed God’s Word in a major way and it has been incredibly difficult to get back to where I feel I used to be in Christ. His Word says to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind and I’m having a hard time getting over my previous relationship (I thought he was someone I was going to marry-even tho I know he wasn’t following Christ). I know it is for the best, my heart just hurts and keep praying and trying to get over it. It’s been really difficult. Your videos really help me to see things differently in everything in the Bible (as I try to read through it myself). Thank you

[@hbenny5752]

I have been there too. I know the shame, regret and pain that covers those choices and that maybe you want to hide from them. You cannot undo what you have done. You can go forward learning from that to keep yourself as the priceless gem God created you to be. Sometimes those memories serve to keep us from failing again. Either way though, if you have repented of this sin, know that God forgives you. I assume you have but if not, go to God with everything out in the open - I know this relationship itself was a sin, the lust and allowing it to control me was a sin, I know my actions were sinful, I agree this is not how You created me nor do You desire that I ultimately hurt myself and You by doing those things, please forgive me and help me to not fall into this again. I desire the person You have for me and I will wait on You no matter how long that takes, I am Yours and I am here to honor You alone. Then, as hard as it may be, accept His promise that if you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. And remind yourself of this when those thoughts come to mind again. This is a promise, no, we shouldn’t just do whatever we want and hey, I’m all good because Christ died for me - even though that’s true, it’s not a repentant heart. But, sounds like you have the repentant heart, forgive yourself for doing the stupid thing(s) and know that God loves you absolutely no less for failing in this. To those who may read this and don’t have a repentant heart, pray that God will help you to see that His ways are better than our ways and agree with Him that what He calls sin is sin whether you agree or not, ask Him to soften your heart toward sin and help you stop doing things you know are wrong, even if you don’t “feel bad” for doing them - our consciences are seared in many ways and that could be where that person may be, still doesn’t make the actions okay.

[@NickHawaii]

Learn more about the God even of Jesus. Jehovah is his Name. (Psalm 83:18)

[@jerielc709]

your response for Q2 resonated with me a lot. i had a non christian friend ask how i live every day believing in the eventual end times. this was early 2022, when the russia/ukraine conflict was just starting. the only thing i could tell her is that i just live life normally lol. people in the early church believed jesus was coming soon. people in the middle ages thought jesus was coming soon. people dyring the great wars believed jesus was coming soon. blah blah blah we all believe he's coming "soon" but what's more important is that he's coming. whether that means now or 2000 years from now should not change how we act or live

[@JeffHenneforth]

Mike, Praying for you and your family.

[@everettpeabody8024]

The conflict within Jesus in the garden of gethsemane was not a divide between the will of the son and father, but as a divide between Christ’s divine will and his human will.

[@aikan7457]

Concerning Q19: The Bible does not command us to be emotional. The "volume" of some people's emotional feelings are "turned-down" and not as "loud". That is ok. Also, many people mistake love as being just a feeling. Love is an action: a choice you make. Not necessarily just a feeling.

[@jessethomas3979]

This is a common overreaction to emotionalism, but the Bible commands our emotions all over the place.

[@aikan7457]

To clarify: 1. Love is not *only* an emotion. It is *more* than emotion. 2. Scripture does not *command* us to be emotional. Being emotional is ok.

[@arcguardian]

​@@jenofthejungle3023love is not "finding pleasure in it", love is finding pleasure in you, despite dreading the "it".

[@Window4503]

@@jessethomas3979No, it doesn’t command our emotions. It commands the outlook that we ought to have, which in turn affects our emotions.

[@Window4503]

It would help this thread to look at the Hebrew understanding of love. God’s love is a whole-hearted commitment, much like a parent with a child. That love contains both a sense of loyalty and duty but also compassion and delight. I think the point of the original comment is that love is not emotionally driven, as if God were reacting to something good in us. But likewise, God doesn’t love us because he owes us anything. God loves us simply because God loves us. I think his motivation is beyond the scope of our understanding and beyond what Scripture reveals. Even when he rescued the Israelites, he said he chose to love them on his own terms, but he never actually says why.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Thanks Mike. I always find your videos very helpful. Praying for peace, comfort and wisdom for your family.

[@rogermansour6085]

Great to have you back. Always look forward to hearing your great teachings Evangelist and messianic jew Roger Mansour missionary to HAITI

[@Westsidedirt]

Gratitude. Yes! God is so good. He is deserving of worship. As you say, when we turn our attention to Him our spirit is revived and strengthened. Love it!

[@keuler3859]

Regarding question 3, I was reading Exodus the other day and had a similar realization, if someone wanted to write a false account, it would have been written in a much more straight forward manner. It was an amazing revelation to me.

[@amandasumosky2155]

Praise God for the safety of your family!!!! That is such a huge thing to praise God for. My heart sank when you talked about the attempted break in.

[@HalLeath]

I love your teaching and your humility!! May I add a comment about understanding the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit? Hebrews 11:3 states, “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” By FAITH we understand! Not by understanding, but by Faith. Same with the Tri-Unity, we cannot fathom the details, just like we cannot understand the details of Creation. So we understand by faith in what the WORD OF GOD reveals.

[@joykeebler1916]

- Pastor Mike Winger, you do have much love in your heart for your neighbors (people) it does show forth towards others when you communicate your instruction

[@moirarussell1950]

So many good questions…. again! Thanks Mike, it’s fun to think on God and hear your sincere take on it. I like best that you like to wonder and grow too!

[@vgil1278]

This is the program where I fit in. I have always had the struggle that I'm not saved. It's humiliating to admit to you, but I'm going to be 80 my next birthday. I was supposedly saved in 1976. I started thinking God used me to bring in my husband who was far more valuable than I am. I was so afraid to witness to anyone. I hear people say if you are truly saved, you won't be able to stop talking about Jesus. Then I read that God either chooses you or he doesn't. Then I think would God allow me to love him so much if I'm not saved? I have been in this torment all these years. Sometimes I swear the Holy Spirit shows me wonderful things in the bible, and when I ask a question I get the answer before I'm finished asking. Maybe that's a trick of my mind. I could go on but I won't. The only good thing I do is pray. I would love to get rid of these thoughts and enjoy Jesus but I can't try to fool myself. It's too important. Who knows how long I have left. I can't just trust some other Christian's opinion, but I feel Mike has a good grasp of the Word. It would be such a blessing if Mike could help me.

[@Karmaisabliss215]

Look within. No one can give you absolute answers to your uncertainties. At best they can offer their perceptions based on their level of understanding.

[@Karmaisabliss215]

​@@jenofthejungle3023and what if you are wrong?

[@vgil1278]

@@jenofthejungle3023 Thank you for taking the time to answer me, Jen

[@vgil1278]

@@Karmaisabliss215 Thank you, Darian.

[@julieredmond5192]

Bless you. Recently I read an amazing book called “A Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent. I would highly recommend it to you. I bought ten copies to give to others. It’s not a large book but really helpful. A pastor that always felt like he wasn’t good enough wrote it. Bless you!

[@refinnejll]

Thank you for your ministry! My husband and I are always encouraged by your videos. God be with you as you deal with the medical struggles in your family.

[@eringray1160]

Im a 31 year old female who is struggling with not being married with a family yet. I just ended a relationship where I was unequally yolked and God decided it was not right for me. Ive put my faith in Him and trust that He will bring me a husband if it is His will. I pray my wants be aligned with His will. And I still and struggling. I feel like I wasted my life.

[@K_Rae_Bee]

Start trusting and believing in yourself! Not doing that is the real waste.

[@mergned]

❤ " fear Daniel not for the moment you humbled yourself and set your heart to understand your words were heard" Daniel 10:12 Praise God for your faith 🙏, trust the walk before you see it. Prayers for your finding a husband 🙏

[@dannierue]

You haven’t wasted your life. You’ve made the right decision. Life is a learning process. I’m married to an unbeliever and can tell you that it is so much harder than I ever imagined. God’s timing is perfect.

[@texasskygirl7890]

Satan wants you to feel like you are wasting your life. When you are in pain, you don't see the forest for the trees. Don't go through this journey alone. Make sure you have good Godly friends and are part of a church community. Wanting to married and have a family are good things. Just keep moving forward the best that you can and be a blessing to others.

[@coolj0075]

I love the answer about Israel and also about the philosophical thinking of Scripture. I have so many family members that I pray for who fall into the trap of thinking just beside they don't take Scripture seriously that it should not be taken seriously. You made a lot of arguments that I have either made or have thought about. Love the channel, brother.

[@Colossians2Ministries]

Thank you master pike

[@nadinetronnes539]

Mike thank you so much for your ministry. I really appreciate the time you take to explain things. I have been a follower of Jesus for many years and an continuing to grow in my faith. I have never thought of the spirit leaving Saul and David being the same. Thank you for explaining that David was aware of it possibly being taken and that Saul wasn’t. Thank you for sharpening me.

[@nunayobidness7217]

Just a follow up on the song lyrics thing. On another point, if our church is singing songs, even theologically correct songs, that are copyrighted, we have to pay a license fee (typically CCLI) to pay the church or organization that produced the song. If a particular song is produced by a heretical or false gospel church, we are supporting that church. That would be unwise at best and sinful at worst. We need to review what we sing.

[@kingnothing2161]

Mike you answer to the worship lyrics questions was SO wonderful. I have been tossing and turning over whether or not to go to the early tradtional service where we sing out of the hymnal because some of the contemporary songs are great, but some are really missing the mark

[@RicksBibleStudy]

Captain of the Lord's Army...He is the same One as in the burning bush of Exodus 3. "Take of your sandals, you are in holy ground". In Revelation 19, John prostrates before and angel...and the angel says, " don't do that". But in Joshua 5, the captain doesn't stop Joshua from worshipping. Also, this is a mysterious, quick encounter just like Melchesidek, the angel in the burning bush...I really believe this is the pre-messianic Jesus. Also, in both instances, it was Joshua's...and Moses' first encounter with God.

[@8784-l3b]

Maybe. But if he's "...captain of the army of the Lord..." then he can't be the Lord. So I'm not sure at this point. Perhaps Michael???? Also, Joshua was on his face on the ground, or else standing. Not really clear. “Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho, he raised his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand, and Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” He said, “No; rather I have come now as captain of the army of the Lord.” And Joshua fell on his face to the ground, and bowed down, and said to him, “What has my lord to say to his servant?” And the captain of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. -excerpt Joshua 5 And there was war in heaven, Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels waged war, and they did not prevail, and there was no longer a place found for them in heaven. -excerpt Revelation 12

[@kristyleavitt8007]

Mike, thanks for your answer to question #2. I have a family member who, in my opinion, is obsessed with prophecy (watches “prophecy updates”, attended a prophecy conference recently, etc.). It always rubs me the wrong way, as it seems like a poor use of time and seems to be trying to fit current events into Scripture’s timeline. You confirmed my concerns and, as always, helped me think biblically about it :) Thank you!

[@seansimpson1133]

I take the difference in will when it comes to such as the garden of gethsemane as Christ’s human nature speaking. It’s his human will. This shows that not only is he fully God but also fully man. He truly understood suffering in his humanity.

[@toreyhorton1789]

That is 100% UNSCRIPTURAL. It also makes zero sense.

[@coolblaze442]

This is literally the historical position. Dyotheletism

[@seansimpson1133]

@@toreyhorton1789 How does that make no sense? If he was fully man (which he was) he had a human Will which was capable of being different from the fathers will. What is unscriptural and makes no sense is to say Christ as fully God could have a different Will than God. So the only other way to see this is to say that when Christ said “not my will but yours” he was speaking in his human nature. He suffered IN HIS HUMANITY.

[@toreyhorton1789]

@@seansimpson1133 What you’ve written is UNSCRIPTURAL. Unscriptural = cannot be found in scripture. That’s my accusation against belief you’ve chosen to accept. Now, can you provide the scripture that directly explicitly expresses Jesus was fully man (100% man) and fully God (100% God). I’m not asking for your acceptance of some ancient person’s interpretation of text (hope you understand you didn’t find or establish the trinity doctrine). I’m asking you to provide the text that very clearly and explicitly expresses Jesus was FULLY man (100% man) and FULLY God (100% God).

[@karlymartin3502]

@@toreyhorton1789 Mike touched on the “%100 God, %100 man” terminology in a recent video. Not sure of the video, but he explained that the intention of it is fine but it’s a little in error because the percent thing mixes things up. But it’s not completely unscriptural, just confused. I’ll come back if I find the video

[@JennyLatimer]

Praying for a beautiful, peaceful step into Gods Kingdom for your family member 🙏🙌🏼

[@demep488]

Having come out of the Orthodox Church specifically Greek, I would say they treat the Bible as an idol . Bowing to it , doing the cross because it is walked by you, kissing it. Not a lot of studying by all members usually a few only.

[@joyceburns2613]

Wow!

[@eveharrellauthor]

Q19 - Such great advise Mike! May we all know the lavish 1 John 3:1 love Jesus has for us!!

[@Berean_with_a_BTh]

RE QUESTION 11 {Wisdom} The simple answer is that, in Hebrew and Greek, the grammatical gender of חָכְמָה (chokmah) and σοφία (sophia), respectively, meaning wisdom, is feminine and translators have translated the corresponding pronouns - which grammatical rules dictate should have the same gender as the nouns to which they refer - into English as if the Hebrew and Greek grammatical and natural genders were the same thing. They aren't.

[@arcguardian]

His answer was "it's poetic", which it is.

[@Berean_with_a_BTh]

@@arcguardian That doesn't change the fact that the English translators have given the text a feminine flavor that no Hebrew or Greek speaker would recognise in the text in and of itself. The same applies to translations into Italian, French and Spanish, where 'wisdom' is a feminine noun - few using those languages would think the wisdom passages in Proverbs (or anywhere else for that matter) are giving a feminised personification of wisdom.

[@lindawarner7496]

I appreciate your love for Jesus and clear teaching.

[@HokageFlete]

The difference in WILL from the Father and Jesus is referring to his human WILL. His flesh didn’t want to. But since he’s also God he committed to the Will of the Father. Which is also his will

[@leenieledejo6849]

That's pagan nonsense. Read and heed the warning in 1st John 4:2-3

[@HokageFlete]

@@leenieledejo6849 that’s not pagan lol what. He has a human nature and his eternal God nature. How is that pagan 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimbowumbo]

I’m Jamie! Thank you for answering my question, I had to ask my question and then tend to my toddler. Thank you for your time, and your ministry! You’re a blessing to me and my husband!

[@timdontwannasay5889]

Pastor Mike: when it comes to end times it matters when it's centered around Jerusalem. I'm expecting a rocket to hit the Done Of The Rock! I could be wrong (I'm married, I'm used to it) but Jerusalem is God's time peice. I'm looking, posting and hoping.

[@luxterrae]

"I don't seem to love Jesus like others.." Have you ceased to love others? Have you abandoned compassion for those in need? If so, you have truly lost your love for Jesus, for he said that loving the least of his brothers and sisters is a testament to your love for him, and he is grateful for your kindness.

[@ElijahRock92]

A Tuesday Q&A? Mike showing grey in his beard? 😳 Where have I been?

[@Joseph-t5b4n]

Love Your channel Mike! You help me think more clearly about things and your content helps grow my faith.

[@JamesJohnson-dj2pd]

Most of the time: Dang, Mike is good at this, this is so great, what a powerful anointing. Today: "Jewhovah's Witnesses" 🤣

[@manda8965]

Thank you for your teachings. I fall asleep listening every night. You help me daily. I truly admire your teaching style.

[@Particularly_John_Gill]

There are not three separate wills in the Godhead. Will is a property of one's nature. Jesus has two wills because he has two natures (divine & human). But there is only one divine nature, therefore one divine will.

[@dentonhahn2907]

I was just thinking that. Jesus said I do always the will of my father, and several times he says he says only that which his father gave him. I always thought that his struggle was with flesh aginst spirit.

[@junk3996]

where does scripture teach or even imply that Jesus had two different wills? can you point to scripture which makes mention of Jesus utilizing His "god" will?

[@dentonhahn2907]

@junk3996 I think it is obvious that he was fully man, and fully God, he as a man felt hunger, thirst, pain, loneliness, rejection and I think in the garden his flesh was strong, he says the flesh is weak but the spirit is willing. As I read through the gospels I see his flesh or humanity, yet he does not deny his deity, he says before Abraham, I AM. Even the fact he says I do always that which pleases the father, or I and the father are one, if you have seen me you have seen the father, or being the "express image of the invisible God " being fashioned as man thought it not robbery to be equal with God, and many more scripture that give us a view of his humanity, he was tempted on all points as we.

[@maxxiong]

@@junk3996 Jesus must have been fully human to pay for our sins, so Jesus must have a human will. Actually to deny that Jesus had a human will has been condemned as heresy historically in the early church.

[@Anteater23]

@@junk3996Well He was very afraid of being captured by the soldiers. In His humanity He was afraid, in His humanity He died (but not as God), in His humanity He was tempted by the devil. But as God, His face was like flint in going to the cross and He resisted temptation because He cannot sin.

[@janetdavis6473]

I pray for God’s strength for you and your family during this difficult time.😢

[@cmdzee63]

At this point Bethesda will finish the next fallout before we wrap up the women in ministry series. Love ya Mike, just ribbing in the Lord

[@donavanboykin9489]

Pastor Mike, I am very grateful for your ministry

[@DNew7]

I’m very concerned about my mother. She has a grinding hip, a hole in her heart, an autoimmune disease that causes her to break out in red splotches and now itchy skin and scalp and then they just found a black spot on her lung and her husband didn’t want to be her caregiver so divorced her a few years ago and she has become so very depressed and bitter etc and now lives all by herself in an old home that has all sorts of issues and I’m on disability so can’t afford to be there plus she fights all the time so it would not be good. My other sibling moved away from her because they couldn’t deal with her. I feel so bad for her and she keeps saying my time is up etc. But she’s so into Mary and the rosary. She believes that Mary is the mediator between Jesus and man. And maybe Mary could grant her a miracle etc. I keep telling her it’s only Jesus. She did pray for Jesus to come in her heart but insists on praying to Mary. I can’t get her anyone to check on her because I can’t afford that and she has so much pride she won’t let anyone in her house and see it /her. Please pray God to heal her in such a way she knows that she knows it is Jesus and that she will receive His Joy and at least watch David Jeremiah or Greg Laurie or Hibbs some good Christian teacher. I don’t know if she could have patience to sit through your videos since so long. But I think you could really reach her! Thank you for your prayers and for your ministry. How do you live financially? It’s so hard for me on a fixed income. You are only doing this? I love your realness. God bless

[@James-oh3yz]

As a postmil...I appreciated and enjoyed listening to the answer given to question two. Thanks for what you do Mike.

[@ekawakakonahi1174]

Your an inspiration pastor Mike, many thank yous!

[@marcoagallegor]

Brother Mike. Greetings from Mexico. I really like the way you explain things and keep the bible as the primary basis of your responses. Thanks for the vids.

[@jenniferwalsh1731]

Thanks Mike, you keep me grounded in the Word

[@tagaldersibes]

Mike thank you for your wise words on the End Times. I sooo appreciate your teaching!

[@1MCR13]

Another great episode. Filled with much wisdom and knowledge.

[@hyperfocus1963]

Thank you for the nuanced take on autism in question 14, I was a bit taken aback by that question as a Christian who is autistic!

[@timdontwannasay5889]

Hey Pastor Mike! I REALLY enjoyed your "connect the dots" analogy! Thank you for that! We teach that MOST people when speaking about alcohol is like tempering another master. If I have to argue for the right to indulge in alcohol or other "items" (Paul said all things are allowable just not helpful), why do I need it? We're a church connected with a recovery home and homeless restoration ministry.

[@johnscotti6511]

Glad to hear the women in ministry video is still in the works🙌🏻

[@ShyAnny]

Thanks for your insight into 1 Kings 4, Mike (and for reading all those names!). That's not an interpretation I would have thought of, and I'm not sure I totally agree, but the way you got to your answer was very helpful. I think it could also be that there was one governor over the twelve officers, but I also think the bigger lesson here is to read carefully and let the Scripture speak for itself. Thanks so much for your example. Praying for your ministry to be fruitful as you follow the Lord.

[@Horseyperson12]

It's his human side not wanting to face the pain and agony.

[@naomiomi7340]

MAAAAAANNNNN! Mike got me up on here excited for the weekend . . .😮‍💨

[@yeshuaislord3058]

pastor mike. you along with James white( who i don't agree with on everything but he is brilliant and i see why he believes what he believes and know he is a dear brother) have helped me too explain the trinity in a clear way to those who are modalist. you are spot on when you say they don't even know they are modalist

[@maleyyoung]

Praying for you Mike and your family- psalm 124

[@nancybr2536]

Thank you Pastor Mike, such a gifted teacher. I learn so much from you. God Bless.

[@volodymyrfomin8053]

Pastor Mike, thank you for your videos! They helped me grow greatly in the faith. I’ve witnessed to two JWs already thanks to your videos and the help of my pastor. And your videos about flat-earthers also helped me a ton! Regarding the first question. Isn’t the question of Jesus having two wills related to His fully divine and fully human nature, not to the Trinity? Meaning, there was a conflict of His human and divine wills, not the conflict of two divine wills? I believe, the Early Church also agreed on this topic and it’s not heresy? Genuinely interested in what you think about the two natures of Christ? Blessings to you!🙌🕊️

[@OLskewL]

Thanks Pst. Mike. God bless you

[@LordDigby]

Mike--Thank you for your aside about your pronunciation of the Hebrew names (question 3). I am one of those who listens for pronunciations--and you are definitely one of those to whom I listen. It was a wise, well-placed comment; it is duly noted. 😁

[@libertylarochelle8517]

Thank you Pastor Mike. ❤Australia 🇦🇺

[@HelloFromSaints]

Thanks for this great content Pastor Mike! I love the connect-the-dots analogy.

[@glendafueni3985]

Hi Mike! Just wanted to say I truly enjoy your videos. God bless you! ❤