20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 47)

[@sarahfaith316]

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:23 {Will Psychopaths be Judged the Same?} It has recently been scientifically proven that many psychopaths have a physical brain alteration that doesn't allow their synapses to receive the neuron chemicals for emotions such as sympathy. Oftentimes, they become violent criminals or even murderers. Will they be judged by God the same as any other person, even though they have something physiologically wrong with them? 2. 8:03 {What do Miracles/Healing Depend On?} If one were to pray over someone for a miracle or for healing, what would the chances of it working depend on? Jesus said that it depends on faith. Does it also depend on being a relatively righteous person? 3. 15:07 {About Glorified Bodies/Resurrection} If our bodies are glorified at the rapture, what happens to those people who are saved post-rapture? Is there a second resurrection? 4. 17:19 {About the Moral Argument} My brother has a very biblical worldview despite being an agnostic (in terms of homosexuality and celibacy, etc.) based on science. How do I prove that morality comes from God? 5. 26:41 {Is Everyone Claiming to be Saved Really Saved?} Paul Washer said that Matthew 7: 13-14 is not about Christians and non-Christians, but rather, real Christians and Christians who think they’re saved. He says many who think they are saved aren’t really saved. Thoughts? 6. 32:26 {About Giving Everything for the Lord} If salvation is a free gift and not by works, then why does Jesus say those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples? How do we know when we have given up everything? 7. 38:53 {Honesty vs. Kindness?} Where do you draw the line between honest communication about things that bother you about something someone does, and “dying to self” if the person is a very close friend/loved one/spouse? 8. 44:09 {About Demons and The Nephilim} Are demons the spirits of dead Nephilim? Genesis 6 explains that the Nephilim are the offspring of women and angels. Demons never materialize, but we know angels can. Luke 22:3 is not convincing to me. 9. 48:04 {Can We Love Truth More than God?} Can I be a truth-seeker and a good Christian? Is it possible to love the truth more than God, considering that Jesus is the truth? 10. 55:35 {About the Sun Standing Still - Josh. 10} What do you think really happened during "the long day" in Joshua 10 during the battle between Israel and the armies of the 5 kings when "the sun stood still, and the moon stopped"? 11. 58:20 {About the OT Law & Sacrifices vs. Faith} Why was the old covenant law set up to require animal sacrifice, since we see Abraham was atoned for by his faith in the promise to come of what was Jesus (dimly perceived)? 12. 1:03:22 {Bethel Worship Music?} Can I keep listening to Bethel’s music, given the intent (as far as I understand) to invoke emotional responses? I want to avoid the idol of “emotional highs,” but I still see value in their music. 13. 1:07:03 {About the 153 Fish in John} In John 21, it is written that Peter caught 153 "large fish" and that "although there were so many, the net was not torn." Is there a message or theme John was conveying here? 14. 1:12:01 {Leaving a Church the Biblical Way} How do I go about leaving my church? Do I talk to my leaders? Do I have to explain why? What do I need to do to make sure that I do it the right way? 15. 1:16:28 {About the Dead Jesus Raised} Where did all the people that Jesus and the disciples raised from the dead go while they were dead? I would hate to think they were in Paradise somewhere, then had to come back. 16. 1:19:05 {About Asking for Forgiveness/Mark of the Beast} A popular internet ministry says Jesus never said we need to ask for forgiveness and the Bible doesn’t mention it. Is that true? They also say it’s impossible for a Christian to take mark of the beast. Is that true? 17. 1:24:00 {Why Keep the L.E. of Mark in the Bible?} If the longer ending of Mark isn't original, nor written by Mark, how is keeping it in the Bible not diluting the Word of God and cheapening the meaning of "Scripture"? 18. 1:26:09 {Help During Trying Times of Doubt} Why can’t I trust Christ for complete forgiveness even though I fully believe every word in the Bible? Why won’t my heart allow me to enter salvation? Why doesn’t God seem to want to help me? 19. 1:31:35 {Jesus’ Deity & His Title of “Son of God”} If Jesus is God, then why do Paul and the Gospels often speak of them separately? What is the significant about the phrase "Son of God" being used for Jesus, since it is used for others, too? 20. 1:35:13 {“Hearing” God in Prayer/His Guidance in Life} When we pray, how do we "hear" God's reply? How can someone differentiate between hearing the voice of God and hearing their own thoughts? When I pray, I feel like it's just me. How can I make decisions if I don't know what God wants of me?

[@jeremythompson5151]

Thanks for doing this every week! (Both of you!) My wife and I moved shortly before the pandemic and have been out of community for awhile. This has helped me immensely. We are joining a new church this weekend and this channel has given me alot of foundation in how I want to approach this new chapter of our lives

[@sarahfaith316]

@@jeremythompson5151 Praise God!! I hope the church you'll be visiting this weekend will be a wonderful fit. God bless you and your wife!

[@paradisecityX0]

You're useful

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

5) In context Jesus is speaking on the wolves in sheep’s clothing, ministering for selfish gain and not develop a personal relationship with Christ. Christ says I never knew you keyword in that scripture is “never” no relationship with Jesus. We know we’re children of God in our spirit and testimony. It’s a knowing through the Holy Spirit and we fellowship with Christ and the Father personally heartfelt. 🙏Romans 8:16 “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”

[@jordazmo19]

Thank you!!!

[@btm96]

My atheist cousin sent me a message out of the blue telling me she's on a journey trying to find out if Jesus is real... Please, pray for her salvation!!! Her name is Andria.

[@MuhammadsMohel]

Richard Dawkins said Yeshua is real on Joe Rogan's podcast.

[@heavnxbound]

How is Andria doing now? If she’s still looking for an answer to that I highly recommend a movie titled ‘The Case for Christ.’

[@jessykaros]

“Seek and you shall find” We’re talking about finding out if Jesus is real. The most powerful, patient, loving, amazing, one true God there is. If she is really searching for him I am sure she will come to the conclusion that he is real. This is the journey I just took. About a year ago, I was questioning wether or not Jesus was the one true God. With all humility, I asked God “if you’re real, reveal yourself to me.” Now I shout his name and his glory from the rooftops so everyone can hear. His Holy Spirit burns like a fire in my soul every waking moment of my life. I will pray for your cousin and everyone else’s salvation. I will pray that everyone knows in there hearts that Jesus is King!

[@jackiepowell7513]

Pray she knows a modicum of knowledge. Many cults out there.

[@theparadigmshift74]

Saweet!

[@ryankimbell8762]

As a neuroscientist and a Christian, I urge everyone to read popular media stories about science with a grain of salt. The most common reaction among scientists to 'science journalism' is "Well, ok, but that's not exactly right..."

[@elijahcademartori9854]

I also want to add that brain scans also look different with people who depression. But from what I've read we still don't if the chicken or egg comes first. Does their brain cause their depression, or does the depression cause differences I readings? I wonder if it's the same for psychopaths

[@bobtaylor170]

@@elijahcademartori9854 , my inclination is to think that because of the brain's remarkable plasticity, the fact that psychopaths have four parts of the brain which are slightly smaller is adaptation, not cause. And I may well be wrong, but my experience of psychopaths is that what they are is too dependent on choice for it to be considered absolution.

[@SimpleAmadeus]

It seems extremely common that scientists will use a word, for lack of a better term, assign that word a new or archaic definition for their specific purpose, and then the journals will grab it and run off with the colloquial definition for that word and misinform everybody.

[@Cbawls]

This thread of reply’s is so interesting! Im not a scientist or anything, but it’s fascinsting and motivating!

[@14soccerplayer1]

@@elijahcademartori9854 id go with depression changes the brain. Its well known stress causes physical problems. So id say its the same thing

[@jeremythompson5151]

I’m a simple man. I see a new Mike Winger video and I click

[@rickstark85]

Original.

[@rickstark85]

@spirals 73 rather what than be rude?

[@ElijahRock92]

Question 1 would be a great question for David Wood to answer.

[@d.l831]

💯

[@TLL418]

I thought the SAME thing

[@martytu20]

Watch the testimony video he filmed that’s on his channel Acts17Apolegtics (currently banned because David Wood might be subscribing too much to Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations).

[@regularstan6212]

100% i wish he could answer it

[@joshuas1834]

I don't know who that is but I'm going to look him up because I am invested in this issue. My father has been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder which is the official name for psychopathy or sociopathy. According to the literature, not only do they lack empathy and sympathy but they also lack a conscience and the capacity to feel guilt. How can one repent if one has no conscience?

[@bekkahboodles]

There are many people with antisocial personality disorder (psychopathy/sociopathy) who obtain diagnosis and seek help! They may struggle more with certain sins than most but AMEN Pastor Mike, we are ALL responsible for our choices. Hallelujah❤️‍🔥🙌🏻

[@aarontranes5053]

Regarding leaving a church body, Mike addressed leaving for negative reasons. Several years ago, my family moved to another town, but for the first two years in the new house, continued making the 30-40 minute drive to our home church. Wife and I have strong convictions about being in a local body and the old church was no longer our local body. We sat down with the pastor and explained our conviction and that, even though we LOVED this portion of our church family, we were starting to look at churches that were in our community. Our pastor was very supportive, thanked us for keeping them in the loop, and suggested a bunch of local options. So if you are leaving for good reasons, YES, talk to your church leadership about it so they know and can support you.

[@FronteirWolf]

When I moved,I didn't even consider staying at my old church, tried a couple, stuck with the 2nd. Everyone in my old congregation knew I had moved though. I came from a Methodist church in Ireland church, but the Methodist church in my new area was so different. The Presbyterian church was a lot more similar to my old church

[@SusieQ3]

For question 2, times like that, when you're thinking "I know you can do this God, but what if you don't?" I think of Shadrach, Mishach and Abednego when they say "Our God can deliver us from this fire, but even if He doesn't, we will choose to serve Him anyway." They recognized and acknowledged the grace and sovrenty of God, and knew His will is perfect. They knew they could have died in that furnace, but they also knew Christ as He stood in the fire with them. If we aren't granted healing, we go through our sickness with the love of the Lord, then we go home where we are perfectly healed of every sickness and fully delivered from sin, the ultimate sickness. I say all of this as someone who is watching their mother battle stage 4 cancer. We pray for miraculous healing every day, but my beautiful mother is also a sister in Christ, and we both know *to live is Christ and to die is gain* and *to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord*

[@terryhuffaker3615]

I believe that a prayer for perfect healing is often answered by physical death.. You are very right, she will receive her perfectly healed body in eternity!

[@anibalprentt2406]

Amen!!

[@Ebondescent]

I agree. I have struggled throughout life to not want to hurt the people who hurt me. I have always had a problem with rage and when I am angry I have a tendency to want to really hurt people that hurt me. I have been bullied and picked on...with mild autism I tend to get obsessive about subjects and people often don't want to hear me out on matters. I am used to not being listened to. When I get angry is often hard for me to calm down...the greater the rage the longer it takes me to chill out. I often retreat and seclude my self so I don't lash out at others and deal with the anger and calm down. I have struggled with that anger but I always remind myself not to become the monster they want me to become. To hurt people is wrong...it won't bring me any satisfaction but just make me into something I don't want to be. This is something you can deal with. I did it for years and finally came to Christ a year ago...and He made it even easier for me to deal with by granting me peace and love that I often don't always get from others as I am often seen as odd or strange as it is already. You don't have to give in to those feelings of hatred and anger...trust in Jesus and He will guide you through it. It isn't always easy but you can get through it. Don't give in to thoughts of hatred..don't be the monster they try to force you to become. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Trust and love the Lord Almighty!

[@judy4419]

I can relate to what you said dear, please pray for me and others struggling with that issue, I have a lot of anger as well. It's hard to walk in this world when you walk alone, God bless you

[@kozykitten4050]

TO: @Ebondescent The Real PEACE of GOD ONLY comes from GOD. NEVER Man. YOU can ONLY Live in Peace with other Humans. (Hebrews 12:14) This Verse IS Directed to the Christian. IT is the Christians Enemy (Satan, The Devil) that Attacks the Mind that IS why Your thoughts MUST Be Focused on the things of GOD. (Philippinans 4:8). The Holy Bible IS every Christians Defence Against the Evil within ourselves and in this World when facing other People and Situations.

[@kozykitten4050]

​@@judy4419 When YOU Truly walk with GOD, YOU are NEVER alone. (Hebrews 13:5) YOU will know that YOU are walking with GOD when YOU are Obedient to His Words. (John 14:25-24)

[@CJ-lr4uq]

Mike, it took me a while to come to this conclusion but you are in my opinion the best pastor on KZbin by far.

[@triciamaddoxbehncke4191]

regarding question 1... I'm the parent of someone diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability. I've also worked with students with disabilities for 30 years. there is such a wide range of ability to understand right/ wrong, morality, even doctrine and tenants of the faith etc... even among people without diagnosable conditions or disabilities. I've come to understand that God meets and will meet each human being where they are. I as a parent and teacher understand some of the differences in understanding and accountability amongst people... And God even moreso understands each one of us intimately and completely. I believe even those with disabilities are accountable to the various degrees to which our finite minds and bodies are capable. And it's not for me to judge that for another person... only God knows... but I can guide and teach. (and even those with disabilities are accountable to our human laws, though consequences for breaking them may vary)

[@staceyforehand9513]

With God's will, I begged God for healing, fasting and obsessed for my dad, after the healing he walked away from God, I have been broken because many years went by and as my faith grew I couldn't answer his issues with God... then he died while still wrestling with God, I can tell you I pray for God's will now through tears

[@danstewart3319]

Please don't blame yourself. The devil is accusing you and lying to you, and you are letting him crush your heart with guilt. You honored your dad by interceding for him and persevering in prayer. God did honor your faith, but He is not a helpless servant who does your bidding, nor is He a heartless God who will answer your prayer knowing it is going to cause your dad to go astray and destroy your trust in his Word. Idk where your dad is now -- and maybe you are just assuming he's not with God b/c he had issues. Even IF you are 100% sure, more than likely your dad already had a foundation made of sand. God healed him to give him a second chance to truly come to Him. How do I know? Because that is always the heart of God. Remember the ten lepers Jesus healed? Only one came back to pay him homage. So was Jesus WRONG in healing all ten?? Absolutely not! ! He is always, always trying to draw us to Him. Likewise, you didn't do ANYTHING wrong, Stacey. Don't let that lying devil rob you of your joy and your trust in his promises. "The just shall live by faith." It PLEASES God when we do. God bless.

[@mday3821]

@John Dutton Please don't beat yourself up. You did your best. May I suggest you watch this video "Apologetic 101" by Allen Parr & Dr. Frank Turek. This video will seem like it has nothing to do with what you posted, but listen to Dr. Frank all the way to the end. It may surprise you! I watch it a few days ago and Frank said something that I never realized or thought about. God bless you my brother.

[@danstewart3319]

@John Dutton Are you born again? It is a one time event in which you repent before God and call on Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. Once you do that, *then* you get baptized/immersed in water as a testimony that you put your faith in Jesus Christ and his work on the cross for you. There is an amazing ministry on KZbin called Grace for Purpose. It will help you heal. Don't forget to read/listen to the Word of God. :))

[@thereseservais924]

@@danstewart3319 I agree with your view. That 's a great way to comfort and restoration. I hope your comment helped Stacey. On the other side, only God knows where her father is and can bring her heart at peace. That's my prayer for her too. Thank you for writing this. God bless you and bless Stacey.

[@the_guitarcade]

That first question needs to go to David Wood of Acts 17 Apologetics.

[@stephenthompson9722]

Personal experience to backup what Mike is saying.

[@tourmaline7385]

Yep

[@ivanbrizida]

Exactly.

[@thestraightroad305]

I absolutely agree. His testimony and his walk answer many questions.

[@drdameron999]

There are much better teachers of biblical truth than David Wood. I won't say he isn't a Christian, but he has some bad ideas and has attacked other Christians over issues that didn't warrant that reaction.

[@rileyhiggins4753]

The cost of following Jesus is not the cost of your salvation. I love this quote

[@lilreno1694]

That bing profile is great! It will bring a whole new audience to this channel.

[@Yawnyaman]

Heaven only knows what they will make of the next week's thumbnail!

[@MARQUE9368]

Really learning to trust in the Goodness of God now and in His timing and will as opposed to just the miracle. Getting tight and tense. Kinda understanding what the earlychurch went thru

[@k-dogg9086]

Let none of you forget the Simplicity that we have in Christ!

[@nakunaritai]

I am so thankful for your ministry. I am a new Christian. Came to belief about 7-8 months ago when God revealed himself to me and I just knew everything was real. I have been praying for discipleship in that time and here you are answering questions I both had and didn't know I had. I would still love to meet someone who could disciple me in person, but this has really been so great in building me up in my faith and understanding. Thank you!

[@katiesonlinename]

Pastor Mike, that counsel for Armond and his struggles with his unbelief was beautiful and very wise. Thank you so much for what you do

[@mable552]

Wow, you're growing by leaps and bounds. So blessed by your ministry.

[@talyahthekingsdaughter37]

Brother Mike, I just want to tell you how much I really appreciate you, your ministry and your AMAZING Bible studies. You are someone I greatly value and treasure, and trust to teach me genuine & doctrinally sound Bible teachings. I fail so much as a Christian in my walk, and I’m never where I believe I ought to be in my daily walk with the Lord. However, I’m extremely grateful to know a humble teacher such as yourself. You exemplify God’s love and grace in your ministry. You inspire me, your Bible studies edify me, challenge me, I’m corrected through you, you speak life and you are >always< building everyone up, not tearing them down. It’s like you’ve found the right balance of love and grace, something I aspire to in my walk and constantly pray for. I’m just very grateful for your heart and diligent hard work. Thank you so much for showing us by example what it looks like to live and walk out our faith as God’s people. When I think of those whom I admire in scripture for their example, you are always among them. I think we often fail to let our pastors and teachers know that they are valued, appreciated and sincerely making an impact. I know you are called by God to do what you’re doing because I see Him when I listen to you. Thank you for being a faithful and obedient servant of our Lord. God bless you, your family and your ministry brother. 😌🙏✝️⚓️🕊🤍

[@samanthajeffers9339]

Yesssss I’m almost finished with Mere Christianity, and the way Lewis writes makes me just love him. So happy you mentioned the moral argument and this book 📕 ❤️

[@cornycontent1915]

Mere Christianity is awesome. Lewis was a real intellectual heavyweight.

[@samanthajeffers9339]

@@cornycontent1915 he really was. He isn’t condescending to his audience either, which I love

[@rickstark85]

Mere Christianity...wow...that's what we're dealing with here?

[@jackieandnathanmead4836]

Just got done teaching a Sunday school class on this book over the summer! I'd love to hear mike talk longer about Lewis.

[@shelley8461]

Your answer for the question about is it possible to love the truth more than Jesus was absolutely awesome and True!!!! 💖🕊

[@earthmother4397]

Thank you for this sermon Pastor. Nature, Nurture, Free Will all play roles. Only God knows where each is weighted in any given situation.

[@chadster771]

Mike, as a fellow Bible teacher (at a small private Christian school), I appreciate your ministry. Thank you.

[@CharlieKraken]

On the topic of the psychopath question. I have a very close friend who is a psychopath. As in he straight up doesn't feel much of any empathy nor sympathy for anyone else, and his emotions are very selfish. He is also a passionate and lifelong Christian who affirms the whole truth of The Bible. The Christian faith is not built on emotions, and thus the lack of certain emotions, such as sympathy and empathy, does not in any way restrict their ability to accept or reject the truth of Christ. Also the idea that psychopaths are all murderers and criminals is a stereotype, most are non-violent.

[@jeremythompson5151]

This is a great post. The conscience will still be there, which is what God holds is accountable for. Not based on how bad we felt but on if we chose to follow him or follow sin

[@memowilliam9889]

... Thank you so much for your comment.

[@CharlieKraken]

Glory to God entire on that, I am very happy that my comment was able to help you! Praise God for His mighty works and I pray the best for you in your journey with Him.

[@brianphillips5576]

In the last days... with pray and fasting people can delivered from the unclean spirits. But I speak to those who know God's way.

[@ryanjantzi8086]

It is soothing and comforting to listen to such controlled and gentle passion. I am learning a lot about how to tell the truth in a gentle and kind way. How you handle conflict is honorable. It is incredibly obvious you have an amazing heart. Thankyou for your ministry.

[@Version135]

Well said. Yes this is something I'm amazed by as well and I really struggle with this. I feel like I'm either being a jerk or afraid to say anything at all.

[@Mercurychyld1]

Always appreciate the awesome Cat Cam moments. God bless you and your family Pastor Mike. ☺️🌹🙏🏽

[@MichaelRodriguez-zr2ht]

I have to thank you. For the gift of your time, and the dedication you've put into becoming a trusted resource for our questions. Thank you for your example of how to seek god.

[@dgb56bgd]

I believe in the complete and finished Work of Jesus Christ, through HIS shed blood on the cross. Jesus died for me, paying the penalty price for my sins, indeed, for the sins of the world. Gods Grace gives me the Hope and assurance of Salvation. Praise His Holy Name. Amen 🙏.

[@BD-cv3wu]

Parents should takr care of their kids because God says so, and they love them.

[@debbydoodler33]

Your answer to question 20 was quite refreshing, having been in more charismatic circles the past 15 years. The idea that one can and should regularly hear God for every little decision can definitely perpetuate, as you point out, instability, among other side effects like guilt/fear/anxiety over not being to "hear God" or overconfidence in one's own psychological processes as "hearing God." An interesting book related to this topic is Tanya Luhrmann's When God Talks Back. It's an anthropological and psychological take on the larger culture.

[@NoTrashInHeaven]

Appreciated that answer about knowing biblical principles for how to live is a major way we "hear" from God for our lives. Common Sense can be forgotten, overlooked , or even denied in favor of a "spiritual " answer. Yes, the witness or presence of His Holy Spirit promises to lead us into all truth, & we can say to God in the gray areas of decision-making, Lord, I am yours, You are free to interpret or change my plans anytime! Please help me to trust you and have joy when You do! 😉 ❤️

[@Wimplo86]

God really blessed you with patience Pastor Mike. I was clenching my fist when I heard that “Can we love truth more than God?” question…

[@GreenTea4Me]

What is so wonderful about letting us make our own choices is that God can work through them despite what they are. That is how He worked throughout the Bible. Wherever we are and whatever we are doing can bring glory to God as we walk with Him. Life is a great way to spend eternity!

[@Zichronot]

Only the Creator can apply equity. †💙. My second time watching. I was late and missed the beginning.

[@stephanies577]

Man this was a good one. Touched and convicted by answer to Armand and also the last question on hearing God answer or speak.

[@alicejump2290]

Sold thinking and connection to Holy Spirit wisdom! Thank goodness for your guidance!

[@linbat6148]

You are so funny! I’m listening to you as I fall asleep and I keep laughing and waking up! I love your humor. Thank you for all this. God is truly speaking through you. Be blessed in Christ!

[@PortmanRd]

I always fall asleep laughing at Mike. 😂

[@linbat6148]

@@PortmanRd I laugh at his humor, not at him! Huge difference!!! But keep listening to him. Seems that you’re still searching and that’s wonderful! This is absolutely the right place to find the correct answers. Mike’s answers are spot on and deeply grounded in the TRUTH!

[@lainegordon5831]

One of the hardest things about telling others you will pray for them during a difficult time, is when God’s will does not appear to be responding to your prayers, ie the one you are praying for dies anyway, loses his job anyway. Almost easier just to pray for them, without telling them.

[@hannahcamac3331]

Thank you for adding the free will aspect!

[@rickstark85]

Free will doesn't exist, so...

[@hannahcamac3331]

@@rickstark85 so...?

[@hephep7426]

In attempt to explain my Father's violent and evil actions to us and my mom, we can only come up with psychopathy. He grew up with an severely alcoholic father. Hard working mother to compensate. He was forced to be in Hitler youth as a teen in WWII Germany. He had made a profession of faith and was confessionally baptized. But he clearly bore no fruit. I personally think he went through the motions as my grandfather would not let him marry my mom, if he was not a believer. We spent years trying to give him opportunities to repent and share to gospel with him and were so ready to forgive (which we had already) and reconcile. We were largely estranged and he never contacted us unless he wanted something of us which was often illegal ( the last instance involved credit card fraud) and when we refused he would write awful letters, about our mom and us, to our pastor. He literally threw us away. We embrace our freedom by running to the church. My mom divorced only on advice of our pastor for protection of us children. She never considered herself free of marriage ( he didn't commit adultery literally). He passed a few years ago and the only tears I shed were because the possibility of his being lost because we don't know where he stood with the Lord. I pray he repented and I would be happy and blessed to see him in heaven some day, or if he were truly a psychopath and his earlier confession of faith was as real as he could manage and couldn't help what he did, i also pray that God would have mercy on his soul. However if my Dad did not repent and knew or understood what he did and God gives him his justice I'm ok with that too.

[@1lazybumer]

“ I never see people in the Bible unsure if they heard from God”. Gideon was one of many that asked for confirmation of such.

[@levifox2818]

Yes, but the question wasn’t, “Is this just a voice in my head?” it was, “Are you who you say you are?” Same would go for Samuel.

[@disguisedcentennial835]

Levi is right lol that’s not what Mike was talking about

[@sarahfaith316]

I love (and I'm relieved about) how funny he thinks the Bing situation is. 😅 ME: when it first got reported: There's a serious situation. I'm so sorry for not having noticed this before. Here's everything I'll do right away to correct it. I will update you asap... HIM: "THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂" ME: .........oh! 🤡

[@jeremythompson5151]

Lol the description looks like something the Babylon Bee (a satire site) would write of him

[@sarahfaith316]

@@jeremythompson5151 🤣

[@alexmarysaint2523]

@@sarahfaith316 You sound like a great PA :)

[@sarahfaith316]

@@alexmarysaint2523 Aw, thank you!!! I love my job & he's a joy to work for. :)

[@derpaholic_rex756]

Might actually be a good thing to be honest, maybe some former JW current atheists will end up watching a video on the channel because of it

[@JES5181]

Lol, I think you are a geek Pastor Mike, but I thank God for giving us someone that is so smart and can help someone like me that is not so smart and also make me laugh while I am learning, God has also given you the gift of a great sense of humor. Thank you for all you do for us!!!

[@jeanmariechopin5080]

I absolutely love these so much. I rarely catch it live to ask a question, but today you touched on it through someone else's question. And now I'm terrified to die.🥺 I always thought to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Now I know 2nd Corinthians 5:8 says "Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord." Also I wondered if hell was even open yet since the day of judgement has not commenced. There's so much that needs to happen eschatologically still that we have a ways to go. I was hoping when I died I would be able to see God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I want to see if any of my family made it. I wanted to meet Simon Peter because I think we are both stubborn LOL which is not always a bad thing. I was looking forward to meeting Paul and all the prophets. But mostly just to be in the presence of the LORD I don't know if this is the proper place to ask for prayer. My sixteen-year-old son is suffering right now. His name is Chase. I have four boys. And Chase loves the Lord. But he's struggling with some of the same things I hear in your video. It keeps him up at night. We pray together and separately for him to know what is happening inside of him that's making him think he needs to live a life of singleness to please God so that he can be good enough. He feels like if he sacrifices his desires then he'll be a better servant to Christ, and it will bring God more Glory. On the other hand, he has the sweetest girlfriend right now that loves the Lord so much too. He cannot decipher if the holy spirit is telling him to leave his girlfriend and live a life of singleness. What you just said the very last question is a version of what I've been telling him. If you wanted do God's will, read your Bible. Pray. Go to church. Live a Godly life. I'm going to share this with him. He gets home late because of practice, then dinner, then homework, then shower and then he's almost asleep by then. But he does watch you, he told me he does. Thank you for everything you do Mike. You're storing up so much treasure in heaven. You know, once we finally get there😇

[@itstimeforlife]

14:43 “When you trust GOD for miracles, but you don’t trust GOD’s will…” Wow, I think we all need to sit with that for a minute 😮

[@rebatsu]

Questions 18: I have the same issue. So not only one. Thank you Mike for reminding us of scriptures

[@leahk7551]

I’m the exact same

[@natebozeman4510]

As someone who is currently reading Mere Christianity, I really enjoy the book, and agree it does lay out a great and thoughtful introduction to the Moral Argument.

[@karenfarnham8841]

The last question about hearing God... it depends on your level of confidence that you heard God's voice??? God has spoken in His Word. That's where we need to put our confidence.

[@mirjanabosnjak8064]

God bless you Mike. I'm not on the same page with you on Critical text -- but it honestly *doesn't* matter. Maybe I'm wrong, whatever. Future generations will discover some stuff that we haven't. People are perishing and I want to be ready to witness. Your videos help me a lot, especially when you preach JESUS! You're one of rare people that do that

[@alicejump2290]

1 Corinthians 2 Paul explained lack of understanding and how the Holy Spirit leads us to wisdom!

[@jensanchez3646]

The brain can change depending on how we choose to think. That's why people with OCD are taught thinking exercises, because it actually changes the wiring of the brain. Scientist using an MRI saw that psychopaths didn't have certain regions light up when show images that would normally evoke empathy, but when they were asked to empathize the areas lit up.

[@tbabubba32682]

I wonder how many people have done what Mike was talking about with the bread and honey. That is SO good!

[@jocelyn4981]

Question 18 - brain / heart / belief - SOOO me. I am at a much better place in both feelings *and* belief and so very much wish I had had this counsel and someone as wise and loving as you (Mike Winger) much earlier. But I am also beginning to be able to look back and see that while I didn't get THIS (the answer I wish I had had), I had so much and so many in my life as this battle raged on within me. Thank you, Mike, and Armond, I pray that you have gotten and are still getting some wise and loving counsel to feed into your life since this was asked.

[@sonval3997]

In reference to question # 1, most serial killers "psychopaths" have a family and they don't harm them. Maybe they don't experience feelings like the rest of us, but they have the self control to treat their relatives well. So probably, they know the difference between right and wrong.

[@vegeta8169]

A lot of them do kill their family. But they know it's wrong.

[@wattlebough]

Most psychopaths don’t kill anyone. It’s a Hollywood trope that psychopaths are by default serial killers. Many of them lead seemingly normal lives in public. They are often extreme risk takers. They often seek out positions of power in public life, such as in the corporate world, political affairs, the military, law enforcement and even in churches. They often derive pleasure from psychologically tormenting their victims by their machiavellian schemes, reputation destruction, gaslighting and through financial control. Chances are you’ve met several of these people and not known it. They may have even impressed and charmed you to win you over. It’s one of their covers to ensure that if one of their unfortunate few victims ever attempts to expose them the people they’ve maintained a positive influence over will never believe the victim and will side with the psychopath unwittingly.

[@cecilspurlockjr.9421]

We are judged by what we do with whatever light we are given..

[@texasskygirl7890]

Question 2. I always think of that song "Even If" by Mercy Me. God doesn't always answer our requests in the way that we want, but He does require our faithfulness in the midst of the storm.

[@y33tboy97]

Quick take on the “giving up what I have to save myself.” Jesus values mercy over sacrifice.

[@razterizer]

Q9: I'm definitely an information seeker and this is really a pitfall for me. I really needed to hear this. Relation above information. Thank you Mike! Btw it is astounding how great the questions there are and also how well they are answered.

[@dustistreet5108]

I believe my profoundly disabled daughter knows God much better than I do or ever can.

[@jimbearone]

It depends on what end result God has in mind. Is He wanting you ( or others ) to expand their faith? Is He trying to get this person to a certain point to get their attention? He he trying to show you or others some weakness or lack of something in your life? These questions and many more but only ONE ANSWER - Do you have faith enough to accept God’s will and thank him for His love and care no matter how things turn out?

[@feefeema7563]

I really appreciate these though i don't always get to all the questions I have. Thank you Pastor Mike. It's awesome watching you be blessed to answer all of these with a long amount of prep time.

[@irenecyp]

Thank you for your answer for question 20. You made things much clearer.

[@lizamartin4705]

After the pillar of fire and open the sea.... Come on. God can do anything. He could've stopped the sun for them.

[@olivialouise3148]

God already came to us in human form and showed us his miracles. He didn’t heal everyone to show us that. What more can we want or need?

[@jackjones3657]

This concept of people born without empathy and sympathy, aka psychopaths, is perplexing. David Wood, a professing Christian "psychopath" has added perspective for me. He clearly states that he knows right from wrong but simply feels no emotion or sense of any need to discern the two, outside of what God reveals in His Word. Really that is true for anyone, to an extent, who is rejecting Biblical Truth in their unrepentant sinful state.

[@BD-cv3wu]

If your heart wont let you believe you need to start having a relationship with God. Talk to God with what is on your mind in Spirit

[@britzel71]

I'm truly thankful for your teaching, how God has gifted you and you clearly seek truth from the one source where were instructed to get it....God's word 🙏 🙌

[@ericglass1270]

Ok, Mike, I love the idea of "sandpaper people" can you let me know if I get it right here "Sandpaper people" Sometimes there are people in your life that rub you the wrong way but the reason they are there is for you to be "smoothed by their roughness" You are a piece of wood that aren't completely smooth but with your ability to love these people you are being made smooth (better/what you ought/perfected) with their roughness Pb&H for the win!

[@KarinaLlanos]

Thanks Pastor Mike, greetings from Colombia, your channel has been a blessing to me. thanks

[@jtirri8842]

I think we can intuitively recognize that a sick/disadvantaged/impaired person who chooses good over evil, *in spite of* their problems, is achieving a great moral victory, and possibly a more precious one than when the same choice is made by those of us who are more "normal." Only God can truly judge anyone's soul, so it may be a trap to speculate too specifically about sin and redemption in specific people, or in extraordinary cases of abnormal psychology. However, I do think it is right to praise virtue in those who are extraordinarily challenged in it. That is how, I think, these persons should be encouraged to move towards light.

[@NeonShores]

David Wood here on KZbin is a great example of how a psychopath can overcome his disabled shortcomings and work through it and still be a godly man and good father and husband.

[@geocapistrano4364]

I agree what you are saying that there is not a formula to prayer and answers to prayer are according to God’s will. BUT… If you notice throughout the scriptures that people appealed to God’s compassionate and merciful side “to be willing” or “let it be His will” in prayers and He answered I am willing. To many times people are discouraged from praying because they are left in a place with a lack of hope in God because they are given a safe answer in case prayer isn’t answered. we should reassure each other of the HOPE that we can communicate with God, He hears, and HE does help. There’s always going to be a fear of being rejected when approaching God for help but His word tells us to go to Him . We should always encourage to do that in my opinion

[@Eyesofmars2040]

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

[@peters6345]

There are a lot of hard questions about scriptures, where we can speculate as to "why this or that happened". I found it helps to know God is good and just, and let that be your basis for any interpretation

[@dandyprime5338]

I love you and your ministry Mike. You're so gracious, thoughtful, encouraging, and speak truth in the most logical and fair way. You've blessed my life for several years now. I pray God continues to use you and bless you!

[@samuelfakelastname7464]

I've always wondered about that specific psychopath question, that was a smart and informative answer, Thankyou.

[@noobartist3762]

you might wanna check out David Wood's testimony. He's a psychopath who turned to Christ. He presents some interesting details how psychopaths think and act. Hope it helps. God bless

[@samuelfakelastname7464]

@@noobartist3762 I will thanks!

[@enerjeffic]

My only pause with that question is the "it has been scientifically proven" part, especially in the mental health area. Just google "the conscience of psychiatry" and you'll see most results point to Dr. Peter Breggin who first earned that name championing the stoppage of forced lobotomies as a young doctor and now in his 80s continues to be a watchdog pointing out abuses in his field, such as how the depression = low serotonin myth has been created and used by drug companies to make billions. And I have degrees in math and computer science, both with perfect GPAs so I know nerds, and nerds are people too, and if not constrained by the truth-telling conscience of a Spirit-led Christian are just as vulnerable to impure motives like "follow the money" as anyone else. So, has it really been scientifically proven? Really? That's my question there

[@henkgeoboy1292]

Question 6, Luke 9:23 about taking up your cross. Sects and some 'christian' groups always use this verse to scare you and tell you are not really following Jesus. For example the international Chruch of Christ (IOC) or the Sold out movement. Thank you so much pastor Mike for your work, God bless you.

[@blueeyes6653]

I know this comment is very old but if you can help a brother understand, what is the sold out movement?

[@teresadaugherty9127]

Thank you so much. I love to listen to your explanation of scriptures. I really appreciate your ministry.

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

I’ve Had so many narcissistic people in my life still do, ( not the topic ,yet similar ) I’ve tried to get help for why I have these folks family adult children in my life with this narcissistic personality disorder as therapist call it . Try to work on myself ...I know it comes from childhood and deep embedded emotions, so I pray and care for them from a distance.. put Christ first and letting go of whom he wants me to ...not worry about pleasing them he comes first . It’s difficult in my life , alone not well now yet I am so thankful for Jesus , it will be okay . I was warned by the Lord, through a friend from high school... yet I didn’t get it for awhile . Very validating there is a Holy Spirit . I realized later oh this was what I was warned of... I have wondered how God sees/will judge these people.... His will be done . I have many faults myself so I try to be empathetic from a distance

[@kitheginjeru6468]

On psychopaths being given a lenient judgement; I'm compelled to compare it to Cain. Before he killed Abel, God approached him, warned him of how evil wants to get hold of him n that he could decide what to do. Unfortunately, he choose to go ahead with his evil plans..

[@Raeodor]

For Armand about question 18. I dont know if you are still around or dealing with this same question, or if someone else is going through this. Not long ago i was experiencing this as well. My awareness of my sins was overwhelming me. I felt condemned and unworthy. I was talking with God and i just broke down in tears and asked how he could love me if i dont even love myself. He shared his sadness with me for that. I realized later that day, that he wasn't accusing me of my sins. God and Jesus are not our accusers, those are evil influences and when it internal like that, its our own flesh railing against our spirit, for they will always be at war. I also at that time remembered a text my wife had sent me overnight timed for when i was working. It was exactly what i needed to hear before i even broke down. God was there for me before i knew i needed him. He loves us all and he can forgive us. He wants to forgive us. But we need to break ourselves open and lay it all at his feet, to take our sin burdens. After that, the weight fell off me and i no longer condemn myself and the accuser is silent. Confess to him and he will show you your heart and begin to heal it.

[@kylej.reeves4268]

😂 Abraham: “I’m 30% sure this is the Lord.” Goes home and circumcises himself and all the males in his household.

[@davidfuller8304]

And my thinking a more biblical answer to question one is it God judges Us by our heart and by our acceptance of his son Jesus Christ the lord. It is the blood of the Lamb that washes the sin away

[@jorguzman3490]

Excellent start to this video!! Look away and when start on cue look straight and smile 🎬

[@godblessbunuchi4267]

God's grace gives you the opportunity and ability to exercise righteousness. 10:10

[@opticalraven1935]

We all make choices and in the end, our choices make us.

[@BD-cv3wu]

God doesnt control nature, nature governs herself. They're symbiotic together.

[@infjjedi3335]

“Perfectly fairly” I love that.God bless

[@TheHeartofGodbooks]

Question 15: There was an accordance where someone would be in a coma and then wake up. Those around thought they were dead. The traditional belief was that the spirit of the dead lingered for three days. They would check the body every morning afternoon and evening. It took 3 days for the body of the dead to see decay so once they saw that, they knew they were dead. They also believed that if one died at sea their spirit would wander on the top of the water. If you saw the ghost of a dead person at sea they believed you would die that day, thus the disciples when seeing Jesus walk on water exclaimed, it’s a ghost! Also, scripture says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. This gives implication that there is no delay from death the the afterlife.

[@collegepennsylvania837]

"Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21 Follow the perfect example of Jesus. Responding to good with evil is demonic. Responding to good with good is human. But responding to evil with good is the way of Christ. Hopefully this blessed you today. God bless you!

[@valkyrie9522]

Jeremiah 6:30 “Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.”

[@nicholascelia3692]

Pastor Mike, I've been dealing with mental health issues most of my life, struggling with addiction issues as we speak. I cringe at my past Behavior, and want so desperately to be forgiven for my recklessness of others and the sin of my life in its egocentric expression...I've suffered with PTSD, bipolar disorder diagnosed years ago with antisocial Behavior, currently in therapy and am struggling to believe in and have faith in Jesus. As I'm looking for a church to connect to and a pastor to guide me; I'm thankful to you and Bible Thinkers...

[@nicholascelia3692]

I'm confused ...did Jesus have a choice in the matter as his Father sent his son to die for our sins, so in that how did Jesus have a choice if Gods will was for Him to suffer ..sorry....

[@keisy255]

It was His choice because Jesus' will and God's will were the same. Jesus understood the suffering He was gonna go through but that didn't stop Him because going through it meant saving people, like us. He did have a choice which is why He was tempted by Satan and didn't sin. Therefore don't worry about having those questions it's normal, at the end of the day the best thing we get to understand is that God is good all the time no matter how unjust something seems to you. But you will learn that over time. Sorry if this was long, btw approach God with all these questions and worries, he listens

[@keisy255]

Also, may God bless you through this journey so that you may finish the race. Amen

[@nicholascelia3692]

Thank you so so much🙏❤🙏

[@levernis5753]

First question totally reminded me of David wood. If anyone hasn't watched his testimony I highly recommend it!

[@user-yb5wz1to6k]

God is not about fair, He is about righteous judgement. Fair is about our perception on outcomes, not His.

[@mariyalysak674]

Bible teaches only one resurrection for those who already died and those still leaving and all who are Christians will be glorified and be with Jesus forever. 2 thessalonians 1:5-10

[@bokegames]

And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. At least 2 resurrections there in Rev 20

[@btark91]

As someone who was once atheist, arguing the morale argument is easily refuted through the idea that we have evolved to help eachother. I would go down the route of how things considered "sin" are things that hurt us or our neighbors. The fact that scientists don't know what over 85% of the universe is in the sense that it is considered "dark matter or dark energy", the upwards of 12 possible other dimensions, a d the insane amount of wisdom in the Bible that gets ignored. Or just tell them to think of "God" as the word in the Bible as the wisdom of our ancestors. There are other ways to lead atheists to the light that may help everyone more.

[@michaelmckinnry806]

So looking forward to the study in Hebrews. God bless you brother.