20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 103)

[@sarahfaith316]

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:53 {The Sin of Sodom} What Was the Sin of Sodom & Gomorrah? 2. 30:37 {Proper Posture for Prayer} Does God really care about our physical position while we pray or praise and worship? Does He care whether we are standing, sitting, bowing, etc.? 3. 33:31 {Why isn’t Dan Listed?} In Revelation 7, 12 x 1200 are listed from 11 of the 12 tribes. Dan isn't listed. What's up with that? 4. 39:11 {How to View Mythical “gods”} How should we view mythical gods? Were they real? They had to come from somewhere to get the idea, right? 5. 41:44 {Casting Out = Abolishing?} How do you reconcile Galatians 4: 28-31 with Jesus saying He didn’t come to abolish the Law? Casting them out kind of seems like abolishing. 6. 45:11 {How to Explain Perceived Miracles} How can I respond with Scripture to my Catholic friend who says, “I’ve seen Mary & saints do miracles when my dad was in the ICU. That’s why it’s hard to leave the catholic religion: I’ve seen It”? 7. 47:22 {Created More Obedient?} If God knew humans would rebel in the garden, and that humanity is so prone to rebellion, why didn't He create us more suitable to be obedient to Him? Was His plan to always to perfect us in Christ? 8. 53:23 {Is a Lack of Structure & Liturgy Problematic?} What do you think about tradition and church liturgy? Is it not a problem that contemporary churches lack beauty and tradition in their doctrine? 9. 58:32 {Will the Gospel Reach All Nations Soon?} It seems that Jesus, in Matthew 24: 14, indicates that His return will come once the Gospel is preached to all nations. Can we assume this will happen sooner rather than much later? 10. 1:02:29 {Jesus = Michael the Archangel?} Is Michael the Archangel Jesus? I once heard a pastor give praises and prayers to Michael on the pulpit, and when I asked him about it, he referenced a few Scriptures but I’m just not fully convinced. 11. 1:06:41 {About Behemoth & Leviathan} Can you shed some clarity on what exactly is behemoth and leviathan in the Old Testament? 12. 1:08:24 {Jesus Indwelt by the Spirit?} Was Jesus indwelt by the Holy Spirit, or was it His own divine nature that sustained Him while on Earth in His human form? 13. 1:11:45 {Healing: By Faith or By God?} In Luke 8: 43-48, Jesus says, “Your faith has made you well.” He didn’t say God did it, but her faith. How is this different than the Law of Attraction as told by New Agers? 14. 1:17:25 {Hellfire & Brimstone Preaching} What are your thoughts on the "Hellfire and Brimstone" style of preaching? Is there any truth in it? 15. 1:22:19 {Is Debt Inherently Sinful?} I have a question on debt. Do you see debt as sinful, or is it something that can become sinful if abused, like alcohol consumption? Any clear biblical lines on the issue? 16. 1:25:39 {When Believers Disagree} Can you give me any advice on living in unity with other brothers and sisters in Christ? I always try to keep secondary issues secondary, but I’ve heard “Well, your secondary issues are someone else’s primary issues.” 17. 1:29:53 {Using “Preferred Pronouns”?} I am a manager for a large retailer, and I have recently had two employees request that I address them by their non-binary pronouns. Do you have any thoughts on how I should proceed? 18. 1:34:36 {The Doctrine of Inspiration} What evidence and encouragement can you offer a believer who is struggling to trust the doctrine of inspiration? I know that it’s true, but I struggle with doubt. 19. 1:38:03 {Teaching PSA to Our Youth} My ex is Muslim. He taught our kids that God’s forgiveness is enough and there is no need for God to die for our sins. Do you have any ideas on how to discuss Penal Substitution with a 9 yr. old? 20. 1:41:14 {Are David & Solomon in Hell?} I’ve always wondered why David and Solomon get a pass. David had 7 wives and 70 concubines. Solomon had 70 wives and 700 concubines. If "no fornicators will enter," are David and Solomon in Hell?

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

9) No one knows the day/hr, however we’re to be encouraged with HOPE, The Blessed Hope. Some are so overly concerned with interpretations when no one knows the day/hr and they forget about Hope. The rapture is any day now, but the second coming is followed by more prophecies, don’t get left behind trust Jesus. Fig tree generation, Come LORD Rapture. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 🎺 "But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief." Hosea 6:2 🙌 “After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight.” 10)The following scripture describes who Jesus is, and not as an Angel. Isaiah 9:6 👑 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

[@Failur3i5n0tan0pt1on]

Jesus can certainly be a “Mighty God” while also being an angel. Satan is referred to as a god. Compared to any human, Satan is very mighty just as all other angels are. *_2 CORINTHIANS 4:4_* *_ISAIAH 37:36_* Also, the term eternal father could not suggest Jesus is the same Father he claimed to obey and worship. He would be considered extremely deceitful if they were one in the same since he continued to speak about and give all credit to his Father in heaven.

[@JimFielding-lo8nf]

With The Voice of an Archangel. *Could it be because all those sleeping (we call dead) would arise before the Appointed Time??? Therefore, Christ camoflauge's His Voice?

[@Failur3i5n0tan0pt1on]

Mike said there are many Archangels. Yet couldn’t name none other than Michael. The scriptures only identify one Archangel so why would someone claim there are multiple when there is not scriptural evidence to support the claim? When you argue something it’s best to stick with VERIFIABLE FACTS. Don’t make things up you can’t support with the text. If you can’t support it with scripture find another argument that CAN BE supported with scripture.

[@texasskygirl7890]

Thank you Sarah for your contribution and hard work for the Bible Thinker ministry.

[@m.willow11]

Mike, I just want to thank you for your boldness in preaching God's Word and faithfulness in standing on the truth despite the potential threat of losing your channel. You are a mighty soldier! Im praying for your ministry to continue and for your resistance to temptation to continue to be strengthened. ❤

[@ButterflyJourneyDesigns]

Yes, thank you Mike. It is so refreshing to hear the truth told in a loving and kind manner. Too many pastors nowadays avoid the truth and have the attitude of “go along to get along”. God bless you and I agree in prayer that your channel be protected under His wing.

[@Sheri77]

People need to turn to God and repent before it's too late.

[@ClunyRedwall-xo9yk]

If a wizard doesn't do what he is supposed to, the magic backfires, and as any practiced magician knows it is never fun when magic gets loose unteethered.

[@LuckyLadyZee]

​@user-ps8lx2le7q I'm autistic and have adhd. I am actually grateful he does this. It helps me to retain information. I prefer Mike Winger over all other current teachers for this reason, his proficiency in research and especially that he stands with what the Bible says. Facts over feelings is imperative in living in reality and especially as a Christian. Repetition might annoy you, but the Lord might have called him to be as such to reach people like myself. Have a blessed evening 💗

[@LillyOfTheValley77]

@@Jim-g8jGods word is not fast food 😅

[@OverZel]

"I don't want to be so gracious that I pretend a bad idea has more merit than it does." I feel that.

[@jesuschristislord77733]

"Love is love" - Lucifer

[@ZT5513]

Genuinely made me laugh

[@Joelijoy]

"Holy feels oppressive to sinners". Best statement. This is where Grace is understood.

[@staciewittenmyer1011]

do you feel oppressed by lgbt families?

[@ifollowjesus1667]

100% correct! When they love their sin more than God, they make up excuses of why there is a loop hole. Self deceiving is a real thing.

[@Dominicus13]

@@staciewittenmyer1011I am really confused by your statement. Are you trying to make the argument that lgbtqia++ is holy?

[@staciewittenmyer1011]

@@Dominicus13 yes i do. Ive been active in 3 denominations over 40 years. Each group discerned that lgbtqia persons and their families are blessed by God. They are a blessing to our communities, workplaces, and churches.

[@Dominicus13]

@@staciewittenmyer1011 that is blasphemy. There is only one that is Holy and that is God. Mankind is not holy. To say otherwise is blasphemous.

[@nickcalma222]

Colossians 4:5-6 - "Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." Great vid

[@candorsspot2775]

Lot's offering of his daughters demonstrates how insanely wicked Sodom had become. To a normal person and normal society, a refusal of such an offer because they insist on being with men comes off as inconceivable. Our society is heading in the exact same direction.

[@metapolitikgedanken612]

I don't get the 'lack of hospitality' argument. The Sodomites wanted to know the visitors then.

[@tell-me-a-story-]

But isn't it wiked, what he did? And it would be just as wicked if they did it to the girls, right?

[@mirtikaschultz3282]

In Judges, something similar to the Sodom incident happens: men come wanting to rape a woman (gang rape), the Jewish man sends out the concubine, they rape her to death, then there is vengeance sought. This shows how evil the covenant folks had become. They mimicked the evil of Sodom in a heterosexual gang rape context..and actually caused a woman's death. That the man turned the woman over, like Lot was willing to turn his daughters over.....that shows a loss of moral fortitude/perspective. And yet the bible calls Lot righteous. :D

[@reality1958]

And yet god spared this horrible man Lot but didn’t spare the innocent…babies/children/unborn

[@candorsspot2775]

@@reality1958 Some people God uses for a greater purpose. And it was the wicked Sodomites who were responsible for creating this destruction. The wicked support 1 million unborn murders a year.

[@lincolngarcia6616]

Got up a little early this morning, so I was tired already. After doing a few things I got into my comfy chair and started watching this video. After a little bit I fell back asleep. The weird thing is I started dreaming . But I could hear you clearly. Especially the part about being healed through faith . Im having a heart surgery soon. I feel like this was definitely meant for me. Thank You.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You will be just fine Lincoln ❤

[@campstoneman779]

God bless you and keep you. Pray for wisdom. ❤

[@lincolngarcia6616]

@@randomvintagefilm273 You were right. The surgery was a complete success. Praise God.

[@lincolngarcia6616]

@@campstoneman779 Thank You

[@irisconcept6639]

I am addicted to these Q&A and love how Pastor Mike Winger explains and encourages biblical thinking . He is a blessing ! May divine protection be with him and his loved ones !

[@williamfowler8686]

I know you don't like talking about "political" issues but the humility and grace you approach all issues with is refreshing and encouraging in the time we live in. You handled the pronoun issue as well or better than anyone else I've heard. I pray for your health and continued ministry.

[@harrylime9611]

What is it with Christian pastors avoiding politics? Are they too stupid to understand public affairs?

[@littlecatedward7737]

You are changing lives . I think God used you to build my faith. I truly mean that. Every time I watch these, I feel hope that I'm on the right path 😊

[@littlecatedward7737]

@@matthewmartinez1828 be strong brother

[@eradutiu]

As a binge drinker struggling with the pain of divorce I have a hard time stopping. It is not so easy to just quit. Loving God above all else is one day at a time.

[@spicetheartist]

You got this man, truth and love set you free, try to pick up healthy hobbies, i know it can be scary. Treat it like a video game, level up one day at a time, and stay humble. Things will change for you

[@wynelleu]

Hey, I hope you're doing well & able to stop drinking. When I got sober, there weren't resources in my church that seemed enough to quit. There are sobriety groups at many churches now. I went to Alcoholics Anonymous. Those meetings saved my life. Alot of groups are really "woke" these days, sadly. A.A. was based wholly on the bible though. Trusting God, getting on my knees and begging God to remove any last desire for alcohol worked for me. Find meetings with believers whose "Higher Power" is Jesus Christ and you can get through this! Praying for you. 29 yrs sober

[@annetteounga4299]

God bless you for the courage to call out the evil in society.

[@psycho76202]

I would like to say to Mike Wigner that I never listen to preachers on KZbin or listen to sermons but I was working and having a bad night and the calmness in your voice and how you explained just what you were saying brought a sort of piece over me and I really enjoyed listening to you speak. You sir was definitely called to ministry by God. Thank you, have a good weekend.

[@sarahfaith316]

Praise God! God bless you. We hope our biblical resources will continue to encourage you and help you to sense God’s peace. Have a nice day ~Staff

[@randomvintagefilm273]

There are many men like him just not on KZbin

[@ivettetorres6976]

Mike, I think this was one of the most brilliant teachings on biblical truth regarding homosexuality. Thank you! It’s heartbreaking to witness how far from God humility has fallen by embracing the delusional ideologies regarding this subject. It seems like Satan has fooled, deceived, possessed and influenced so many to reject or deny God’s truth. We must continue to pray people humble themselves & repent from their sins before it’s too late for them.

[@michaelpinder844]

As a lapsed Roman Catholic, I was quite fascinated by the wise and knowledgeable content and personable delivery of your message here. Thank you for stirring up my sense of truth of the Gospel again. From a very grateful Brit across the pond.

[@narrowistheway77]

Friend, lapsing from the RCC is a blessing for you so that you can hear the gospel for the first time in your whole life. The RCC restrains their adherents from salvation and has turned grace into wrath that all Roman Catholics will unfortunately face with GOD when they die. The covering of Christ’s blood is not offered in the RCC, only lies. Grace cannot be merited or it is no longer grace, Ephesians makes that clear. You will never hear an RCC priest tell you that James 2 is expecting the reader to be familiar with Romans 4 so they don’t misunderstand James either. They want you to seek merited grace because it keeps you a slave to Rome. They want your money and they want your soul. This is the highest form of pure evil and it’s also prophesied directly within the New Testament. Here’s the gospel, trust in Jesus Christ as your propitiation with the Father. Trust that Jesus Christ took your place on the cross and suffered the wrath of GOD for you so that you could live forever. Trust everything Jesus ever said, and trust that when you don’t live up to his high standard for you that his forgiveness is still paid for you in blood. Read a gospel, I like Matthew or John for a first time full read for a new Christian. If you trust it, go directly in prayer to the Father in heaven(never go to a priest for this), and tell GOD that you want Jesus to be your savior, and trust that he did it all for you. Real grace is what you don’t deserve, you cannot earn it or merit it, this puts you under the condemnation of Matthew 7:21-23 if you try to merit grace. This one act of pure uncontaminated trust in Jesus Christ is all you need to be “born again”. So trust in Jesus Christ friend, he’s waiting for you now! GOD Bless you! ❤️

[@cerickNY]

​@@narrowistheway77 Brother, I think God's providence is at work when I saw your comment on the 206th day of 2024. "Grace cannot be merited or it is no longer grace, Ephesians makes that clear. You will never hear an RCC priest tell you that" In Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Day 199 (v=Ti8Udi38ks8 is the yt video id), Fr. Mike shares the story of a "light" penance he received as a missionary at timecode 16:10. The priest's first response to Fr. Mike's objection over the heft of the penance is "That's because God's grace is free. You're not earning his grace, you're not earning his mercy." To reiterate, a priest told that to a penitent, who also became a priest and told that to everyone who listens to him read the and reflect on the Catechism. In Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Day 201 (v=FiJArFHwTLw is the yt video id), Fr. Mike describes a story of a Baptist preacher's objection to the priest's involvement in confession and the priest's response at timecode 6:47. The sacrament of reconciliation (i.e. confession) is the renewal of baptism, the moment in which one is born again to the Christian life in the reckoning of Holy Mother Church. Unless you believe that God's grace robs you of the freedom to fall away by your own rejection of that grace, then you too must believe in the need of the Christian returning to God repentantly when he sins. And in so far as this makes you a slave to Rome, i.e. the Church that Christ gave us, then yes. I am a slave to the Body of Christ because I am a slave to Christ.

[@billysimmons145]

Thank you, Mike! I find it so interesting that in today’s culture, homosexuality is viewed as normal and completely safe. But as you suggested from the CDC, anyone who has had a homosexual relationship since 1979 cannot donate blood due to these risks involved. If Homosexuality is so “normal“, then why would this be the case?

[@reality1958]

That law is no more

[@maggiemoonpie2168]

In the past, roughly 80% of homosexuals were the product of childhood sexual perversion/molestation. The other 10% were the product of a parent who had been molested, give or take, sometimes it skips a generation. It's a generational demon. Most generational demons either cleave onto the child or they will grow up to marry someone with this generational demon- we live out cycles. It takes two generations to rid ourselves of dysfunctional cycles. Unless they are aware of the situation and through Jesus, fast and pray and rid ourselves of the dysfunction. Now subliminal messages, schools and society started pushing it on unsuspecting children. There is no gay pride. A sexually perverted child, all grown up, is nothing to celebrate and pride is the number one deadliest sin. It isn't that Jesus doesn't love homosexuals, it's just that nobody's life should revolve around sex, or a sex organ. Or moreover their lives should not be one of lies, perverse, hidden in secret, using other people, wasting their lives, ruining their chance at a loving marriage just to be used as pawns in your loveless charade. Sexual mutilating children has marked the fall of every prior civilization, including our own. This marks the beginning of the end. The rainbow is Jesus' symbol and it's been knowingly inverted and perverted because it upsets God. But it's hurting a child and ruining their body- a temple for the Holy Spirit deeply hurts God. The fallen angels love to play God and their demonic spirits will take over entire generations of civilizations on a continuous groundhog day style loop. We must be aware of this in order to fight it. The bible says (I'm paraphrasing) that anyone who knowingly unnecessarily hurts and/or perverts a child will be severely dealt with on judgement day personally, by God's own right hand angels! And I wouldn't wanna watch cause it ain't gonna be pretty!

[@billysimmons145]

@@reality1958 are you saying the questions re: sexual history no longer apply when trying to donate blood at a blood bank? The very personal questions that involve blood transfusions, relations for money, and same sex relations are no longer asked?

[@jonathan4189]

@@billysimmons145 being English is also sinful by this metric. And are you aware that STIs potentially affect everyone who is sexually active? And do you think the disease comes from human sexuality, or do you understand that it’s a pathogen?

[@billysimmons145]

@@jonathan4189 how are diseases spread? Don’t convolute the issue. If risks weren’t present, then the CDC wouldn’t warn against sexual conduct with regard to blood donation. I understand the FDA has relaxed the requirements somewhat back in May, but risks are still present when certain sexual activity is engaged in.

[@tomjjackson21]

Pastor Mike was *BASED* today with the political topics.

[@tomolyn8108]

So TRUE, Pastor Mike🎯 "So I take that Faith and use it to Trust, YOU, LORD... despite that I was not healed..." ABSOLUTELY❣if I am going to Trust THE LORD, I Truly need to Trust HIM with EVERYTHING... A L L The Way To Forever💞

[@essential6183]

Amen🙏🏽 I loss my only 2 children this year in February to a murder-suicide,and I’m still trusting God and holding on to his unchanging hand 🙌🏾🙏🏽🙌🏾.

[@tomolyn8108]

​@@essential6183 Truly sincerely sorry to hear of such tremendous loss🙏 My Heart connects to yours...💙I know that horrific pain of a "Bereaved💔Parent"... and T H E ONLY W A Y that I can even breathe- is because THE LORD Helps me step by step...as I cling to GOD, and daily receive Courage from CHRIST, and constant continual HELP from THE WONDERFULLLLLLL COUNSELOR🕊 With deepest sympathy, empathy, compassion, and comfort, may you continue to always know the consolation of HIS Unfailing Steadfast Everlasting LOVE💞

[@danip7714]

I appreciate your caution with words! This was still a "headphones episode" for me with kids around but I'm glad that if they accidentally heard something they wouldn't know what it's about.

[@lindafox3619]

They go to school these days , to know what all this is about.....

[@jordantalley6386]

Might wanna beat the bad guys and teach them now the bad guys aren’t waiting !

[@mr.anonymous5856]

28:00 Im glad you took this conversation where you did Mike & the consideration as far as you did too. that uncomfortable point of where these things lead to if someone wants to except the wrong things. And asking that question, then who's to say it's wrong to take the next step further in than that & do things with your own children if it's loving and concentual. You are exactly right on the point. People don't want to use their brain & think that when they are affirming one act, that they are also affirming another that's in exact relation to their own views about what's allowed, but then they say, no that's where we want draw the line now, the new line. But because they already opened that door & tracked the dirt in with muddy boots what makes them think everyone following in after them will take their shoes off at the door. Most people don't want to think that far, what they're letting in that follows after them. They just want to be allowed to do what they think is ok or not that bad... they don't want to think about it because if they really did, they would have to backtrack & follow that logical uprooting of what they really wanted to plant. it's not a flower it's a weed, it may look like a pretty weed but it's going to spread and destroy the garden around it like invasive weeds do.

[@Eulogatos]

Thanks for answering my question Pastor Mike. It is a good point that the question may be too much of an overreach to know why God did everything he did but we can and should trust that He is wise and knows what is best. He has done what he has to maximize his glory and our joy. Ultimately love and freedom of choice are important, and there is so much beauty in the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. I have been asked this question before and didn't feel like i had a good answer. Thanks for giving me and others some more to chew on.

[@brianchittenden6261]

Everyone knows the truth on question #1. Even the ones that get on here and call Mike names. Keep up the great work

[@cbak1819]

What Joy to study the Word of God with you Pastor Mike.

[@lindawynn9042]

I am cleaning and trimming plants in my aquariums, and instead of listening to KZbin videos about aquarium care, I'm listening to Mike Winger. Always the better choice! Several topics you addressed today are very pertinent to me and my family right now. Thank you!

[@Adam-ox6zy]

I work in health care and we also take note of MSM patients as an at risk group for certain STI’s and I’ve noted we don’t have a subcategory of those in monogamous relationships for which I don’t know the reason, and that is just how things are. If it didn’t matter we wouldn’t bother asking the question, considering how many other questions we have in taking a history, and how busy we are already.

[@sswithers1]

I urge you to do some research on rectal exposure to seminal plasma. Pay special attention to immune response and immune exhaustion.

[@hops4284]

Thank you, Mike. I recommend you to people very often. I know they’ll be in good hands! We appreciate all that you do! Thank you so much!

[@ashqelon7267]

2 John 11. Better recant and REPENT for sending this false prophet papal SUN day agents to others, Youre liable for this deed!!!

[@elizabethmontalvo3756]

Pastor Mike I am grateful for these 20 questions . Thank you 🙏🏾

[@brettpinion4233]

Can someone get Andy Stanley and anyone from North Point church to prayerfully listen to this bible study?

[@flowerpower3618]

Lol

[@janetstrothman8087]

​@@flowerpower3618regarding Andy Stanley, probably wouldn't phase him a bit, some people are more interested in memberships, and tithes than telling the truth.. very unfortunate

[@raining_trees]

PLEASE, Pastor Mike, put out as much Women in Ministry content as the Lord puts on your heart!!! Hallelujah it has been SUCH an incredible blessing. I consider myself a biblical feminist bc of you, where in the past I was very worldly about it and had many misconceptions about God's Word on this. I've also become a full blown complimentarian due to the series and my own studies. (Though I am against the excessive unbiblical oppression of women, hence "biblical feminist".) You've played a significant role in helping me learn to submit to my husband and it's been deeply healing for our marriage. I'm still learning and in the baby stages of that journey but it's already been SO freeing. The WIM series glorifies God and it's a message we as women desperately need to hear, and men too, frankly. Please please please continue it and God bless you in all you do and have!!!❤

[@BeckiRzepka-bv7st]

I love the fact that since Christ lives IN me, posture does not matter when I pray. He goes where I go. He wants to hear from me even if Im in the grocery store. Saying you have to be in a certain posture, makes it law and we are not under any law. We are free in Christ.

[@NoahOD_22]

What you say is partly true. We are to pray without ceasing. So, certainly we can and should pray in whatever we may be doing, not always needing to assume a certain posture. But there is definitely something to praying on your knees. The posture, on its own, is one of submission. Being that we are supposed to humble ourselves before God and submit ourselves to Him, assuming that physical posture can also help to bring about that same posture of submission within our hearts. If you don’t currently pray in such a way, definitely try it out. Continue on praying throughout your day’s activities-that is also good and necessary. But you’ll be surprised at how effective praying on your knees can be. Try to work it in your daily routine at once a day. Either first thing in the morning, last thing before bed, or both. I hope this helps :)

[@themadscientist40k]

This is his story and every person who ever lived has been blessed with the gift of being part of it. That is history

[@TemeraireXX]

For question 11 I highly recommend checking out Answers In Genesis. They have talked about leviathan and behemoth, and put forward a very solid argument.

[@smithsmithington]

Woof! Praying for you after this one. Speaking this much straight truth usually gets unwanted attention. 😅 You were really nice throughout 👏

[@joeeldred4938]

It would be impossible for anyone to turn away from their desires if God didn’t give them His Son in their stead. But it has been my experience that He does do just that for us. Which sure does make it easier to abandon these destructive things in your life. God loves you very much. I can’t imagine imagine how it would hurt him to lose you.

[@noradavid8275]

You make the bible understandable and livable. Thank you.

[@jvonhaugg]

Hi Mike! I love your explanation to the debt question. My husband and I facilitate Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. Your answer is spot on. Debt is not a sin but it is not a benefit either. Plus the Bible warns against it. Bravo!

[@harrylime9611]

Fiscal irresponsibility is a sin.

[@JasmineSweeting]

@@harrylime9611 Scripture?

[@DestinyCardoso-d1p]

Thank for speaking being the light and showing the light of God!

[@wadeblankenship3844]

“At that time shall Micheal stand up. The prince, who stands for your people” Daniel

[@markhaszoe-life6337]

First comment, from first question, I can tell you're nervous that's OK brother😄 I think you've done well, holding true to the text, being genuine, compassionate, understanding, but not avoiding the issue that we all know what that is. Brother Mike, I want you to know that I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us 20 questions it's the highlight of my day when you do this, I really get a lot out of it, I enjoy it thank you so much.

[@bmills7297]

"What's being offended is your rebellion against God." Wow. That's the truth right there! So many things that "offend" us, are really just highlighting where we are in rebellion against God. Good insight, Mike!!

[@freedomfighter4990]

#20 was the best question of the day! I've been wondering about that for decades. Thanks Brother Mike for addressing it.

[@theelightbearer4254]

Big props for speaking the truth on the first question! You always keep it real!

[@ettamargason7709]

Excellent and truthful deep explanation of Gods Will! Thank you Mike!

[@arepadetrigo]

Yes! Thank you so much for breaking this down so well. All your points are well-taken, but you hit the nail on the head at the 25:50 mark when you said, "what's being offended is your rebellion against God." That sums it all up right there. Although we all have temptations to sin in various ways, the defense of our sin as "not sin" is what makes it outright rebellion against God. It is not a sin to be tempted; but it IS a grave sin to REBEL against God. Satan gave us the idea to rebel when he asked Eve, "Has God said?" Yes He has. He has indeed.

[@essential6183]

Hi Mike..Watched the playback 16hrs later…Your under Gods protection,Love your channel 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@AngieLyke]

Thank you for this video. Appreciate all your videos. Hello how you handled the postures in prayer. I miss being able to on my knees. They just won't allow that anymore. Tried to few days ago because they have been feeling great or 4 months. And no. Hurting so much still three days later. So glad God is understanding. And I get can pray in so many other postures. But I sure miss it. Haven't been able to do it for years,

[@crazycampers5655]

Thank you, Mike. I pray everyone has a chance to read Gods word and you are a terrific person to explain and cross reference.

[@MichaelEvettsMinistries]

Mike, thank you so much for your ministry, I love listening to Gods wisdom through you! When people ask questions about what are Gods motives for creating us and allowing sin and things like this, I haven’t heard you bring up scriptures like 2 Timothy 1:9 or multiple scriptures in Ephesians, one of them being Ephesians 3:9-11, or others. These scriptures state that God had an eternal plan for creation, and it was for Jesus Christ to come demonstrate the love and grace of God, and create the church (Gods people) through Jesus Christ, to display His wisdom through us. I think it’s clear from scripture that it’s not God heart for us to have sinned, but He knew what we would do beforehand and already had a plan in motion. Of course, this is all deep stuff to talk about and we could talk for a long time about it all, but I do think that scripture speaks to these sorts of questions, and you can help people and myself think more biblically about Gods heart and motives and plan. It perhaps hurts our pride to say it, because we want life to be about us primarily, but Gods heart and plan and motives was always ultimately for His Son Jesus to be glorified , and we see this in Ephesians 1:14, the end of Romans 11 and many other places in scripture, and by His incredible love and mercy, we who were enemies get to now walk with God in intimacy by grace through faith…I hope none of this comes across as me teach you something lol but just felt led to ask this, love you brother, thank you! Totally understand if you never see this comment lol

[@SunblushStarfish]

Thanks for speaking the truth on the pronoun question. So many cave to it for fear of offending and being unloving. Your approach IS loving. Truth is the greatest kindness this world needs even if they reject it.

[@jbuzzgirl]

Thank you for your biblical, loving, and truthful teaching!

[@jillramirez4104]

Thanks for answering question 13 about faith. I've always wondered about this but couldn't articulate it as well as the person who asked the question did, and your answer made a lot of sense.

[@AZmom60]

For question number nine, it’s important to continue reading after the place Mike and the question stopped. Before the end, when Jesus comes on the clouds of the sky, there is also the abomination that causes desolation and the greatest distress of earth’s history… Often called the time of tribulation. After that, there will be heavenly signs, and Jesus will come and gather his elect from the four winds.

[@My2sense427]

Okay Mike I take it back I watched the rest of the video because bro I learn a lot from you. Thank be to God for Mike Winger...

[@Steph58873]

Re: question 1 - I default back to God’s definition of love (1 Cor 13). Yes love is patient and kind, but it also does not rejoice in iniquity. If I love someone, that means I do not want them to practice sin. Is it loving to enable sin? Never.

[@forrestelliott9454]

The question about why God didn't create us more beloved benevolent to him. I lost my daughter she was twenty-eight two years ago. She got into some bad stuff and ended up killing her heart. So one day I'm praying and I asked God why did you make humans knowing that they would fail and that they would rebel? He said to me knowing what you know about Jessica would you have still had her and had the time you have with her. So that answered everything his love for us so great then he decided to go ahead and go through even though he knew he was going to have to fix this through Christ It brought me to tears but it gave me a small taste a very small. Of what God was thinking it is always been about his love for us. Not our mistakes but his love for us.

[@lindadevito7363]

Thanks Mike, i ask the Lord for wisdom everyday, to learn more about him,and to understand his word more,this has been helpful

[@pattyjacobson]

I was doing dishes and you popped up next in the Q. I really enjoyed your program and you have a great “radio voice.” I love to learn about the Bible too - I’m addicted! You’re doing what you are called to do.

[@jacobapelgrim6975]

God wants a prayer in thruth and in Spirith..a prayer from the heart...weather you raise your hand ,now doen on you knees or dit on a chair with your hands together and eyes closed..God hears a sincere prayer..no matter the posture

[@tomm6167]

Question #1: The surrounding cities argument for Jude 7, and the surrounding nations argument for Lev. 18:24, are new to me. Thank you Pastor Mike for making the traditional view on this topic even more airtight in my mind than it already was. I also think it would be unloving not to follow your example in citing the CDC statistics on negative health consequences.

[@aSUGAaddiction]

That first question is a doozy but u did amazing. Informative and kept coming back to the Word.

[@beefsupreme4671]

What I love about this show is that there are questions asked that I never even thought of. These are opportunities to learn something new.

[@teresadenisiuk8200]

I truly love these talks 🙏🙏

[@49045]

Hello from the UK. I like your teachings. You only fallow scriptures, I wished I knew more Christians like you here in the UK... I've spent years studying the Bible alone after leaving my childhood church because I found out, reading the scripture, that they don't really fallow the Bible anymore...

[@cbak1819]

Pastor Mike.. come now .. God has given you the Spiritual gift of teaching .. It builds up the body of Christ and reveals the error. Be secure in your calling, remaining humble in it. ❤

[@mickael4044]

What appears to be missing in the commentaries below is that God will give everyone the power to surmount "feelings" or felt-needs...through the Cross. God will give everyone the right feelings in this area. If we don't provide this missing piece, then everything we say will appear to be unloving and intolerant. "God will not leave you with these feelings; he will give you new feelings."

[@raining_trees]

You're almost to 600k Pastor Mike!!! I'm always sending my viewers and followers your way❤️ God bless keep up the great work!

[@texasskygirl7890]

I look everyday now to see if there are 1000 more subscribers. So exciting.

[@texasskygirl7890]

Just reached 600K!

[@cheerfulmouse]

Q5 - 43:00 - Jesus is under the order of Melchizedek. His fulfilling of the law, means we are free to obey the top 10 🙌 Or love God & people, as a summary. The 10 commandments are exampled before the Exodus.

[@lindajohnson2252]

First of all....THANK YOU! You have been such a blessing. Second.....you are so funny. You crack me up. You make me laugh and laughter is so good for us. You are loved, Mike! God bless you!

[@thesixpkamerican1]

Very very good teaching. I agree completely. Stand your ground brother in Christ

[@daisydalisay6625]

God bless you, Pastor Mike. Loving, patient, and kind of admonition. I hope I can learn how to do it, too. 🙏🙏🙏❤ Thank and praise the Lord for your ministry. 🙏🙏🙏

[@rickswineberg]

Same as in the times of Noah. And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Genisis 6.5 Will also be the case in our time.

[@susyhebner2456]

WOW! You just confirmed what I have learned. Ask me where I got my answers from, yep, God leading me to catholic Bibles. Mainly the Haydock Douay Rheims Bible. Such a relief to finely feel resolved. I’ve searched for about six years now. Man, the deception out there, & the mass is following. Heartbreaking to see so many leaders out there punching the angle theme. Have to wonder if it’s not part of the great deception…🤦‍♀️😩😢

[@ShalaJC]

You have blessed many people Mike, beware the KZbin guidelines but if it must be said, it MUST be said. You are a great teacher, a great researcher, and a truly (From what I see) a Godly man.

[@MikeKallo]

This is way off topic but a weird coincidence. Last night I downloaded call of duty black ops cold War because it's free on PS5 right now and found a cool secret code thing to unlock an area of your safe house and in the corner is an old arcade cabinet you can play and the only game on it I've unlocked is pitfall. My wife sees me playing it and tells me how when she was a kid she would play pitfall on GameCube and her mom would tell her how lucky she was because the pitfall she played as a kid was the old arcade sidescroller pitfall I was playing, then I open 20 questions to Mike wearing a pitfall shirt lol. Back on topic, I always appreciate your awesome, biblically based content!

[@AZmom60]

😂😂😂

[@braedenh6858]

Mike, first, thank you for all you do. Regarding question #1: the numerous contradictions with the 'affirming' arguments are deeply frustrating, and thank you for broadly addressing them all. When I hear the argument about "they weren't talking about long-term loving relationships", I always respond: 'did those not exist back then?' Because if they didn't exist, then the lifestyle in question isn't likely to be naturally occurring and is a product of our culture. If it did exist, then certainly they were talking about it. That usually doesn't change their mind (they are committed to a belief) but answering my question puts them into a dilemma which at least makes them challenge their opinions.

[@KM-zn3lx]

On Q8: I struggle with this currently! I've been attending a Assembly of God church but haven't joined. Inside, its dark and resembles a concert stage with a smoke machine. They sing contemysonga that don't reflect biblical love and often don't mention Jesus or God. I brought up my concerns with a music ministry member as well as the previous pastor. This same church used to have a different order beginning with prayer, hymns, sermon, etc. Now its just this music then a sermon. I'm afraid they'll center on more spirit feeled worship in the future with the new younger pastor. Yes, I meant to spell it wrong. I was Roman Catholic just 3 years ago so now it's nice to worship with my husband of 37 years, but this shallow music is wearing me down!

[@deejay7759]

Im AG and many of our churches have gone seeker friendly with this model of contemporary music only, dark sanctuaries and fog . It has ruined many of our AG churches. Not all of them are like this. Perhaps there is a more traditional AG church there in town or close by that you could try. AG is a good denomination.

[@jeffreyjones1721]

Love what you said about free will and love related to God's design. I would add beauty and joy. If we only saw beautiful sunsets and fields of wildflowers next to a babbling mountain stream everyday, would we so much joy in it? We GET TO experience difficulties that beauty and joy and Heaven might be enjoyed more. I don't know this for sure, but it makes sense. The Bible and Christ say that those who have suffered in his name will be blessed in heaven. Perhaps they will get greater rewards and/or perhaps they will enjoy and appreciate the nature of heaven more. Food for thought. Blessings!

[@RRyxn]

Thank you for clearing up the sodom stuff. I had this debate on reddit with a few who tried to explain that it was solely thr sin of trying to sleep with angels. I tried to explain that they were living in sin before and thats why they were judged to begin with

[@masteringfibromyalgia]

the anglican church we have attended for several years now has great structure meaning in the liturgy and no icons or pulling away from any biblical truth or new agendas. i find it very encouraging and meaningful as opposed to the mega church or modern churches where all kinds of weird teaching has been added to the gospel.

[@ridethelapras]

33:31 Another thing about Dan that might be interesting to note: They weren't always the northernmost tribe. If you recall those maps of Israel split up between the 12 tribes, Dan was somewhere in the middle. But the thing is, Dan forsook their inheritance, and the whole tribe moved up to the city of Laish, which was re-named Dan. (Hence the expression 'from Dan to Beersheba', meaning from the very northernmost city to the southernmost city, i.e. all of Israel). So perhaps Dan was omitted because they forsook their inheritance.

[@DM-he1ug]

Interesting idea. But Ephraim is also missing, whereas Levi and Joseph are included, which were never part of the 12 tribes. So that's tricky...

[@ridethelapras]

@@DM-he1ug My only suggestion for an answer to that is that the tribe of Joseph equates to the tribe of Ephraim, based on the fact that when Jacob was blessing his sons, Ephraim (the younger son of Joseph) inherited the blessing of his father over against the elder brother Manasseh (Genesis 48 vv. 17-20). Besides, due to the symbolic nature of the Revelation, the 12 tribes of Rev. 7 do not necessarily need to equate to the "real" 12 tribes.

[@DM-he1ug]

@@ridethelapras It seems to me that if those verses are referring to the literal 12 tribes of Israel, it sure would have been simpler to understand if John had just simply listed the names of the actual 12 tribes...

[@ridethelapras]

@@DM-he1ug Maybe you're right, but something tells me making it simple to understand was not what John was necessarily going for.

[@HaleStorm49]

Although Ephraim and Manasseh are now tribes of Israel...we don't know why Dan is omitted from John's list Ephraim has the birthright due to Reuben forfeiting it.

[@moontrucker8939]

Mark 11:23 Jesus said if we believe in our heart, without any doubting that what we say will come to pass, whatever we say will occur. But in Paul's case his problem was suppose to keep him from being prideful bc of all the revelation he had.

[@MegBee-nz9vk]

I was really wondering about stance in prayer lately. Glad to see I've been doing it mostly currently and learned some new postures too. It's the little things that being me comfort these days. 🙏✨✨✨

[@johnsullivan7995]

This is one of the best explanation regarding this subject, great answer, and scriptures to use to get a better understanding of what God said and why he said it. bless you

[@faeleia]

I'm going to consider this as a spirit-led path for my bible study today, for I was just doing my own bible reading, reading Isaiah and feeling so grateful for Jesus's sacrifice, then on youtube I was watching Abolitionists Rising channel doing evangelism and street preaching during Pride parade. Watching the rebellious hateful people flagrantly show off their rebellion and self righteousness brought me to look up the angels and Lot trying to defend the angels from the men trying to have sex with them. There, I found Greg Koukl's article on the very same subject (of the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah), about the very same 'debate' which made no sense to me that God would destroy S&G for inhospitality or rape? I went also to find all the translations of the same verse. Then after finishing my study about 1 hr later, your video came right up on my feed. Wow. Guess I'll open my bible back up and add more notes to the same passage woohoo~

[@Kepi_Kei]

I can't get on my knees to pray because of painful joints. I asked my dad if it was important to be on my knees when I pray and he told me that God cares about the "position" of your heart. The Pharisees stood praying and I am not sure God heard their prayers or if He did, He ignored them because they were so prideful.

[@comfortablynumb72]

Wow , I’ve been enjoying this ministry since the time of 99k subs …..is this ministry blessed or what …….thanks mike and the team behind you

[@joelleorlando]

Your answer to question #7 about free will, etc... was spot on. Perfect answer!!!!! I love my Bible thinker mug, btw

[@SuperKalli9]

I do this fun thing now where I pause it before you answer the question and see if we give a similar response lol

[@e.lizabeth]

I repent of arrogance, of my sins, and wicked nature, Jesus

[@ChristinewithaC]

Wow! Great job teaching on that first subject! Probably better than any other preacher I’ve heard. It seems like most people either are harder on that than any other sin. While some excuse it and say it’s not a sin. You showed that according to the Bible it is a sin, but God still loves the people in that lifestyle and wants them to be saved. And we love them too and we all have sins we struggle with! Well done, Sir! God bless you!!!❤

[@lindafox3619]

Even if God needs to burn them to the ground, he loves them.

[@ChristinewithaC]

@@lindafox3619 Yep! He knows what is best! 👌

[@susyhebner2456]

He told us what He allows in His Kingdom & what He won’t allow in His Kingdom.

[@jonathan4189]

@@susyhebner2456 and part of what he allows in his kingdom is the vigilante murder of gay people, adulterers, and witches with large rocks. No thanks, I have a moral compass.

[@JohnSmith-gy4qj]

Glad to see you tackling difficult issues. Your voice is very pleasant too. Calm.

[@libertylarochelle8517]

Thank you Pastor Mike.

[@RaptureReadyPam]

Before I ask you this question, I want to say thank you for your ministry. Truly, Thank you. Regarding 58:32: You don’t think Jesus wanted us to recognize signs as we see the day approaching? (Hebrews 10:25) Why did He give us the signs? 28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. (Mark 13:28-29)

[@Vitamortis.]

woah I just noticed the gummy bears aren't completely gone. thank you

[@KM-zn3lx]

They would be if I were there!

[@sarahfaith316]

@@KM-zn3lx Me too. I'd be fired by now. 😅

[@texasskygirl7890]

I'm hoping those are new gummies. Those old ones should be moldy by now...

[@sarahfaith316]

@@texasskygirl7890 they probably don’t get moldy - they probably just dry up & get hard.

[@quralwilliams9716]

Mmm yum... hard gummy bear candy

[@hopebadeaux7287]

Mike, I really like the way you answered question #7, particularly with the caveat about the unreasonable degree of understanding. I think I’ve done that to myself in relation to the things of God as well as with others who were new to the faith. You are correct; it led me to be frustrated and to doubt God.

[@ericfisher1360]

A more difficult video to make would be, "What wasn't the sin of Sodom?"

[@brad32443]

Can't wait for the Hebrews study!

[@Doogiecdog]

I love you, brother! So grateful for your ministry. However, I had to stop watching for a while. I found myself only watching your channel and not allowing other opinions a place in my life. I didn’t think that was healthy to placate what I already believed about God. But, I’m back! I really needed your fair and balanced teaching. 🤙

[@EJ_7715]

Keep calling it like it is, Mike!