20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 48)

[@sarahfaith316]

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:29 {About the Satanic Temple’s 7 Tenets} The Satanic Temple has been gaining popularity online due to their “7 tenets” they believe people should live by. Many people see these tenets as positive and morally good, and are being drawn into their organization as a result. What are your thoughts about this? 2. 13:31 {Does Isaiah Disprove the Trinity?} Does Isaiah 9:6 disprove the Trinity since it calls Jesus the Father? many Oneness/Unitarians use this verse to support Oneness/modalism. 3. 18:19 {About our Souls/Spirits} What exactly is a soul or a spirit? 4. 20:14 {Biblical Dating Advice} What things should a high school student consider while deciding if or how to date a godly woman? 5. 23:17 {Should we Always Say “God Willing”?} What does James 4: 13 mean? Should we always say “God willing” when making or talking about our plans? 6. 27:03 {About the “Doctrines of Demons”} Can you give more examples about the “doctrines of demons” mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:1? 7. 32:27 {About Becoming a Disciple} How do you become a disciple in light of Matthew 28: 19? Can you be unsaved yet still a disciple? I haven’t found the Greek word (μαθητευω) elsewhere. Seems to normally be μαθητης (ex. Acts 11: 29; 19: 30; 21:4, 16). 8. 35:12 {When we Should and Shouldn’t Witness} How do we know when to speak up about the truth of Christ vs. when not to? I am grieved by what I see being claimed as “truth” today, but I don’t want to just sit back and say “I’m not supposed to judge.” 9. 40:11 {About the Fear of God and Dinosaurs} Does the "fear" of the Lord mean "scared"? If not, why is "fear” still used in today’s Bibles? Translation problem? Confused here! And were dinosaur bones/fossils created by the devil to cast doubt? 10. 44:42 {About Denominations} Do you think denominations are a “concession” from God in that He knew we would disagree on doctrine, or is it more like differing members of the body reaching different people in different ways? 11. 48:58 {Responding to Mormon Arguments} What is your best answer to a Mormon responding to "There is only ONE God" by saying "Yes, only one God for US. Only one God we are to worship & that’s OUR Heavenly Father but there are others elsewhere"? 12. 55:29 {What is the Mark of the Beast?} What is the mark of the beast as described in Revelation 13? I’ve heard and read so many things, and I’m not sure how to make sense of it. 13. 1:03:47 {Is it Biblical? Jesus in our Hearts} Do we have "Jesus in our hearts" as believers? What about worship songs about Jesus in the room? John 16:5-10, Acts 1:9-11 and basically all of Revelation seems to say Jesus is in Heaven for now. 14. 1:08:43 {Why did God Allow our Sin Nature?} Frank Turek said (paraphrasing) that in Heaven we will have free will, but we won't sin because we won't have a sin nature. If that's the case, why didn't God just make us like that on Earth? 15. 1:13:49 {How to Comfort Grieving Friends} I lost a good friend of over 20 yrs. He was recovering from a heroin addiction. He called his parents saying he couldn't take it anymore and he shot himself. What can I say to comfort them? 16. 1:16:28 {Learning about Biblical Heroes} Some biblical characters are heroes in the faith, but not mentioned much in the Bible (people like Enoch and Melchizedek). How can I find out more about what was so special about their relationship with God? 17. 1:19:31 {About Christ’s Return} Why did Jesus mention eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building, and getting married in Luke 17? 18. 1:25:09 {About the Day of the Lord} How do you interpret the “day of the Lord”? Do you understand it as a single day, or do you see it as the whole tribulation period? People seem to have differing views on this. 19. 1:26:33 {About the Vine & Branches, Eternal Security} Just wanted clarity on John 15:1-8. Is Jesus talking about people losing their salvation? Or people walking away from Him and the faith? 20. 1:31:37 {About the LE of Mark} You've said that we should leave in the longer ending of Mark's Gospel because removing it could upset some Christians. If this is so, then should we be including things like the Comma Johanneum because removing that has upset some Christians? Where do you believe we should draw the line, and why?

[@elgazosima502]

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[@Pbutreus]

Hi, my names Peter, I know your one of Mike's moderators, I don't know if you can contact him, but if you can I really need a video. I watched a video named "top 5 contradictions in the bible" by a KZbin channel called FFRA, and it has messes with my head, can you please ask pastor Mike if he can make a video about or live stream about it? Thank you very much.

[@sarahfaith316]

@@Pbutreus Hi Peter! I hope this playlist will really help you: kzbin.info/aero/PLi-tJmIiOS7NhiojK-X8Y96uZB_PhQ48I Have a blessed day!

[@Pbutreus]

@@sarahfaith316 thank you so much, I knew there has to be a video and an explanation. See you next live stream

[@sarahfaith316]

@@Pbutreus You're welcome!! God bless you as you watch those videos and I'll see you at the next stream!

[@-Bellana-]

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist."

[@rose-a-bleu4281]

The satanic temple has more Christian values than today’s own Christian church members. Sorry, it’s just facts.

[@-Bellana-]

@@rose-a-bleu4281 ...if you have Christian values then you're a Christian. So you mean morals? Because that's a tad bit different. I see what you're trying to say but - no. It's unfortunately not "facts". It's a generalized concept you've built for your own narrative. To say that one religion has more or better values than the other is ignorance at it's finest. Study Christianity all over the world more then you'll have what you need to fight against it *or* stand for it. But don't generalize the Christian community to fit your argument.

[@logosfocus]

the devil is a liar 👁

[@rose-a-bleu4281]

@@-Bellana- but yet…it’s true though, and it’s not just morals that the church of satan has more than Christianity. Christianity(especially in and around America) has done nothing to help anyone one except suppress minorities rights, exploit working class people, profits off taxpayers money and has been used as a symbol of of indoctrination in certain hate groups.

[@futilitarian3809]

If only God would do the same.

[@sullym1867]

Just in case anyone missed it “The weight of how much God loves me, the reason why I’m aware of it is because of the Cross of Christ; and when I look at my failures and my sins, and the overwhelming wickedness that I’ve committed in my life, and I look at Him coming and taking on human form and living a good life, a perfect life, but then dying and suffering the Shame for what I’ve done… the Guilt for what I’ve done being placed upon Him, the Punishment for what I’ve done being experienced by Him, Him dying and then rising again… I… This is the thing I always come back to tell me that God does love me right now and to encourage me to love others weather they deserve it or not… it’s The Cross.”

[@jordazmo19]

For all those who are sad like me that Mike won't be posting new videos as much and isn't doing a live stream next Friday, there's great news! Mike has literally hundreds of videos covering many different topics and issues to keep you edutained and edified in the meantime. Some of my personal favorites are the Evidence For The Bible playlist and the How To Find Jesus In The Old Testament playlist. God bless and praise Jesus!! PS - thank you Mike, your ministry and teaching has been an immense benefit and blessing =)(=

[@littleboots9800]

And all his Q and A streams are all on one playlist! I'm working through the whole lot!

[@mooncove]

What? He's not? When/where did he say this. I'm halfway through this video so far, but don't see the section where he says this, and now I can't concentrate on the rest! I confess I'm waaaay behind on all Pastor Mike's video content and there's plenty to keep me busy, but the last Q&A I think I watched, he was just stepping back from his church ministry to focus on his video ministry. Now the video ministry is going away too???!!! 😦

[@littleboots9800]

@@mooncove don't worry he's not stopping!

[@mooncove]

@@littleboots9800 Whew! Thank you! And praise God! :)

[@rfish2421]

@@mooncove No! Mike said he's doing a big study to prepare for the next Monday teaching so he won't be on on Mondays for a while. As for Friday Q & A he only said he wouldn't be on this coming Friday.

[@monabo1]

You always crack me up pastor . When you go off on a tangent then giggle it makes me giggle. Its like hanging out with an old friend, learning the bible and just chillin. Soaid back and honest. Cool teaching style.

[@polaroidsky]

This new wave Satanism reminds me of how I used to troll and goof around a lot in middle school, and during that time I noticed people were laughing at the pranks I pulled on the teachers and other students. Eventually I realized they were actually laughing AT me. I was a clown sacrificing my own dignity and character for the sake of a chuckle. And so I grew up. Don't be like 14-year-old me.

[@rose-a-bleu4281]

Comparing TST to clowns is mind boggling on its own. TST has done more to expose child molesters that the Christian church ever has.

[@polaroidsky]

@@rose-a-bleu4281 Even if you could possibly prove that, it wouldn’t negate my point and it certainly wouldn’t negate the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice. Rather, it would emphasize that both Christians and non-Christians need Christ, which is true.

[@willowthewendigo]

@@polaroidsky Interesting story. Now that you're grown up, maybe you should let your intellect follow along and talk with an actual Satanist to see what we're about, rather than assuming we're all ignorant bigots with nothing intelligent to say, and no reasoning behind our beliefs.

[@christianlachniet5785]

There is no truth in the children of the lie 🤥

[@slimfrinky]

@@willowthewendigo Doing that would be asking the Christians to use their critical thinking skills, which does not seem to be their strongest trait. Also, Hail Satan, my friend! So good to see you!

[@pamelaetheredge2394]

Mike Winger you are such a blessing to so many. I have grown so much because of your ministry. I always listen to you on my commute to and from work.After finishing the Mark series I immediately started the Romans series and am half way through it. Great, meaty content! Thanks for all you do. God bless you and your wife.

[@megalopolis2015]

And the lush kitty.

[@Jasmineocreates]

I second this 🙏🏽

[@ericjohn8428]

I’m a 22 year old male, single and not ugly. I am that invested in the Lord that sexual temptation and dating/marriage is nearly zero interest to me because 99% - 100% of Christian women I know don’t seem to be genuinely invested in Christ and his work. Godliness attracts me, nothing else. I just felt like adding this :)

[@NuCreation517]

Yess! I feel very similar.. i see this comment is 1 yr old so please tell me have you since found someone worthy or do u still feel the same?

[@nicolagrant5450]

I am 47, was in the world and came back. I feel the same as you. Not godly- not interested. God will find the right one if you still haven't. The person you marry can determine your eternal destiny...God bless

[@ob2249]

aren`t y0u being judgementaI 0f 0ther christians ? isn`t that y0ur invisibIe man`s j0b ? wh0 are y0u t0 judge s0me0ne eIses piety ? this is what christians d0 best, and m0st 0ften, judge 0ther pe0pIe, its their fav0rite pastime they are superi0r pe0pIe y0u see

[@ericjohn8428]

@@NuCreation517 pretty amazing you use the word worthy. A year later and still happy single:) nevertheless when I do seriously contemplate why I won’t get married, I think a lot has to do with what I believe about my worth and what I have to offer a woman. I thought pursuing Christ meant I was guaranteed a sweet romance with a woman. Now I realise that Christ spends much of his time pursuing sinners to no avail. Anyway thanks for asking :)

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

​@Eric John good for you brother.. keep waiting and walking with Christ, and im sure He'll give you the perfect partner when the time is right. The best blessings sometimes have to brew the longest ;)

[@daviddufty9759]

On the "If God wills..." thing. I heard a person once say that in some parts of the Middle East, people will prefix everything with "If God wills..." as a way of avoiding saying 'yes' or 'no'. So if you invited someone to dinner, they would respond "We will come if God wills." After years of living there, they discovered that this phrase usually meant one of two things: A. "I have no intention of coming, but if God wills it, I guess I'll end up there anyway. So instead of saying, 'I don't want to come', I'll just say 'if God wills'". B. "I would love to come, but if God does not will it, than something will come up to prevent me from coming." In practice, no one ever knew whether someone was coming or not.

[@littleboots9800]

Ah yes. "Will my package actually arrive tomorrow?" ..."yes, inshallah." Translate that as "maybe, but if it doesn't it not my fault." Its the ultimate get out clause!

[@gavart4509]

Should just simplify it to Hebrews 6:3

[@terraloft]

The deviation from truth and nobility as revealed by God is so saddening, so evil. My heart breaks for those deceived. I know if not for Jesus Christ i would be such. Thank you for teaching boldly and courageously. Blessings of joy abounding on your home, Mike and Alyson.

[@ob2249]

KathIeen phiIIips are y0u reaIIy saying that with0ut y0ur ceIestiaI 0verI0rd y0u have n0 idea h0w t0 be m0raI ??!! what are y0u an aut0mata ? y0u have n0 m0raI backb0ne with0ut y0ur imaginary friend ??!!! wh0a, keep drinking the christ aid then, I guess 0therwise wh0 kn0ws what y0u might d0

[@colleensullivan-gray9976]

Pastor Mike is such a good teacher for the current generations. He explains the Bible so well. He helps me understand the tough questions ❤

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Fear of the Lord I think is best explained in the story of Saul starting in 1 Samuel 13:8. We get an example of what fearing people means as opposed to fearing God, which helps define the term in a relatable way. To fear people is to worry that your status and security is dependant on keeping their favor, and so out of fear you prioritize pleasing people rather than pleasing God. In other words, you believe people are more powerful, and their opinions have more meaningful consequences than God's. Flip that around and you get what fear of the Lord means as opposed to fear of people.

[@jordazmo19]

I love that explanation, very well put! So cool and strange to see a KZbinr that i watch for science stuff watching a KZbinr that i watch for Jesus stuff, VERY cool tho! A nice reminder that science is just one more way to learn about God and His creation. Love your videos, God bless!

[@itwasmedio8302]

Dude I love your channel! Glad to see you here

[@Prin_Cess_007]

@@HarryNicNicholas yes a realistic fear of God is not only healthy but RATIONAL. As a murder would fear the judge that has the capacity to serve justice and end their life, we should also fear a God that has the capacity to create this entire world, universe, and human life it self. A God that hates sin and says he will judge the world for it. This would be an all powerful God, yeah that’s a bit scary if you have any sense. To face God for judgement, a God that is perfect but literally has the ability to erase you, every memory of you, restart and stop time, create a planet or a burning star that is powerful enough to light the earth and provide vitamins and food for all its inhabitants, fold up the world in the palm of his hand, or rain fire and brimstone to destroy an entire city, will be very scary to say the least!!! But if you choose to accept the FREE gift of salvation that paid your debt of sin, that was Jesus’s blood 🩸 sacrifice as your whipping boy, then you have no reason to fear. But if not, you face God on your own. And you will be paying your debt when you get there. And the wages of sin are death. ..But the wages of life is also death in a sense, and we don’t have a choice of that either. We all die, don’t we. We don’t have a choice if we’re born or not and no choice to die or not. As being born or dying, Whether you want to or not, you will face a powerful God when you die on earth. Either with Jesus as your advocate, whom the Father loves and has offered you the free gift 🎁 of his salvation as payment for your sin, or your on your own.

[@luminia5548]

I know I'm a little late, but this is such a great explanation. Thank you for sharing! I hope that more people find this helpful. I've been struggling with trying to describe it myself to a dear friend. Thank you so much for this!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

@@luminia5548 Thanks for letting me know it was helpful to you!

[@lesliejohns987]

You are SUCH A GODLY, BEAUTIFUL MAN… Beautiful smile ! You act so genuine!! Thank You 🙏🏻 for all You say and Do! And I have to say your cat Is Gorgeous!!! And so Precious!! I wish I could go to your church!! God Bless you and your family✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@lou-annatkinson4211]

Agree, but I don't think he acts genuine I have come to know he IS genuine 😀✝️🙏

[@megalopolis2015]

You are so sweet, calming, smart, very knowledgeable of Scripture, thoughtful, and hilariously self-effacing. God is using you for totally awesome things. I Love you, brother.

[@havocsquaddropout6681]

Thank you for this, Mike. I recently encountered a Satanist, or rather someone who espoused their tenets, and this was most helpful.

[@slimfrinky]

Satanist here. While Mike was fairly accurate in listing the beliefs of the members of the church, I'm somewhat disappointed at his trolling accusations. I understand that it may give you guys comfort to think that we are just joking, but I can assure you that we are usually being very sincere when talking about our beliefs and practices. I won't lie, I have in the past used the immense terror that Christians have of anything with the name 'Satan' attached to it against them, but as I've developed my Satanic faith, I've learned that it is wiser to approach people with a sense of kindness and compassion instead. After all, normally you guys are scared of my very existence, and I don't want that. I want us to be able to be friends, and just give you guys a big ol' Satanic hug, and tell you that I'll always be here for you, even if you do believe that I deserve to be tortured for all time by your god of infinite mercy and love. So how about it guys? Wanna show me some Christian love and just hug it out? I sure do!

[@MrJohnnydangerously4]

That song you were talking about is mine and my wife's wedding song lol. It's called "you and me" by Lifehouse.

[@dominicpizano887]

Love that song! Plan for it to be my wedding song as well! That or Everything!

[@MrJohnnydangerously4]

@@dominicpizano887 the version by Boyce Avenue is the best! Check it out on KZbin 😁

[@logosfocus]

there was a band called the lighthouse family 🌬

[@thereseservais924]

Thank you for your way to teaching without making yourself or your comments the only valuable "teacher or truth" but rather willing to equip us to think and learn biblical about stuff. That's great. You put God first, you celebrate Christ and you show the guidance of the Holy Spirit in a very serving and humble way. Thank you for that and praise the Lord !

[@reneerolandgraceinyourface]

Good stuff. The hypocrisy is mindblowing. Good you clarified thier teachings bc some of their arrogance comes from the claim we Christians dont understand thier beliefs so it's good you r informing the saints. God bless you

[@Joyful-Jo]

Thank you so much for the answer to question 14 today. Your answer lifted such a burden from me that I always have to have an answer. Thank you for the freedom to know I can just say “I don’t know”, but I can still be confident in the foundation of my faith in historic Christianity. Thank you for your ministry. It is such a blessing to me and I have learned so much about the Bible.

[@debbiegagne4593]

Thankyou sooooo much for answering #12 about the mark of the beast the way that you did!! So well said 👏 also we should be watching and living for Christ "not" the antichrist. Keep your eyes on Jesus and you will not be mislead, even by "accident" let's focus on Him 👍♥️🙏✝️

[@trinidad2450]

Thank you so much, Pastor Mike, for your thorough and reasoned responses to the many questions your viewers send you. I am especially dismayed whenever I hear “the mark of the beast,” explained by many pastors as happening already. It is even more dismaying when many of their church members wholly believe them and then go and propagate these false interpretations of Scripture. Please continue the good work. I’ve learned a lot from your careful exposition of Scripture.

[@YourFunkiness]

For "fear of the Lord", I think Rich Mullins' "Our God Is an Awesome God" is the best definition I've found.

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Hey there Hi Mike and Sarah . I just missed the moment to chat comment 😙 but I loved your answer to our Free Will . It was soooo sooo good ! I have believed that as well . And the explanation you gave about knowing His Love because of the suffering and Free will given to us , So good !! so was all the rest of the Answers ❣️ P.s. My Husband listens to you every day on His Walks 👌Laura from California 🇺🇸🙏

[@sarahfaith316]

[@afbriant]

So I am absolutely the guy that enjoys the confrontation and debate. It is absolutely important to realize that the ability to make great arguments, when done in an aggressive or even prideful way, will be detrimental to your overall gospel message. Verbally beating people up isn't effective. For us we need to read the room and discern if we have a place to step into a debate or conversation. I have lost opportunities for the gospel by just dominating someone to aggressively in conversation. It is a thing to let the Holy Spirit lead you in. Pray continuously in this.

[@heyitsme881]

I appreciate your work sooo much! It’s nice to have sound Biblical content that is level headed!

[@MrOAKIL246]

This was a wonderful stream, thank you Pastor Mike.

[@infomercialguy]

I love Mike. So much. I think to say God willing or Deo Volenti is a good habit at all times. Can't hurt. And in fact it helps one stay humble and with proper perspective.

[@nicholaspaz]

The Potter A rocky clay? That's the norm Weathered, mushed As if caught in a storm Where Jesus' the potter And you that clay Working with rocky To roll them away And when you're smooth No bubbles, he looked Shapes you like Him Into the kiln till cooked Next step, I suppose He finishes up Putting you back Maybe you're a cup? Or a bowl? Or a jar? Whatevers, His will! He started today! You're excited, aren't you?? To put yourself in His hands? To see who you were meant to be? In the Potters hands

[@dakotafrantz4179]

Brilliant! Thank you pastor

[@MusedeMented]

Hi Mike. I don't know if anyone else has already posted this and I haven't properly researched it myself, but I have been told (by my Grandfather, who had studied this a lot) that the correct translation of this verse should be "Wonderful Counsellor OF THE Mighty God; Prince of Peace." That would make a lot more sense!

[@Jfernandez02]

About the fear of the Lord question, I've thought about it long and hard, and Proverbs gives what I think is a good way of seeing it: To fear the Lord is to hate evil;... Proverbs 8:13 NIV

[@givethanks6714]

Yes, but it is more than that. Fear and tremble is what it is, but we know that Jesus also says Fear not when it is granted by him.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Fear of the Lord I think is best explained in the story of Saul starting in 1 Samuel 13:8. We get an example of what fearing people means as opposed to fearing God, which helps define the term in a relatable way. To fear people is to worry that your status and security is dependant on keeping their favor, and so out of fear you prioritize pleasing people rather than pleasing God. In other words, you believe people are more powerful, and their opinions have more meaningful consequences than God's. Flip that around and you get what fear of the Lord means as opposed to fear of people.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@givethanks6714 Fearing God is reflected in our attitude towards Him. Obedience will be the main response to Him when we properly fear and honour Him. Jesus' words to His disciples to fear not, is His reassurance in certain, maybe scary situations. It doesn't have anything to do with the command to fear God.

[@csmoviles]

May God continue blessing you and your ministry 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@DyingFetusSkinless]

In Canada we have a card called a social insurance number and you need one to get a job. We call it a SIN number... I always think about how people must have been freaking out when they instituted it.

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

I didn't have a social security number (the US equivalent of a SIN) until I was 7-8 because my parents originally thought it might be the mark....so yeah. There were definitely people who thought that 😄

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

I enjoy your Scripture teachings so much! Thanks Pastor Mike.

[@hminchella7423]

Pastor Mike you always blessing me. I LOLed when you said wait til people ask us, what is it about you? Be ready to give an answer is in the bible but people never ask me why are you so spiritual/humble/kind.

[@Kenny-wr3ky]

The ironic thing is that winsboro baptist church and the santanic church are on the same side/team. They just don't know it.

[@WorkingFromHomeToday452]

No, definitely not. Westboro is far closer to mainstream christianity than it is to TST.

[@rose-a-bleu4281]

The fact that you’re this stupid to think and comment that the WBC a known group who protests fallen army men’s FUNERALS are the exact same as TST who uses their platform to expose child molesters when your own religion covers their tracks.

[@nosuchthing8]

Yes, thank you, I had the same thought.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@rose-a-bleu4281 they both sound whacky

[@thinkandrepent3175]

Mike your videos are an inspiration as usual, Thank you for everything you do!

[@-Bellana-]

My biggest concern is I have never met a nice Satanist. They're always very angry towards Christians and go cut throat. My grandfather always said - at the end of this world - if we (Christians) were not correct (and other religions were instead) it was still a good way of living.

[@adelynorata3766]

Excuse me but what does your grandfather mean by not have been right but it was a good way of living.

[@-Bellana-]

@@adelynorata3766 no need to be excused. he meant that at the end of it all - if the Buddhists were correct, or Muslims, or anyone else besides us - it means we gave it our all and stood for what we believed was right.

[@-Bellana-]

@@adelynorata3766 allow me to editly clarify

[@-Bellana-]

@@Readrose8 I think in my own personal experiences- they've only announced they're Satanists *WHEN* I make a comment about being a Christian. Like I've personally offended them by stating what I am. I'm not the type to throw out my religion as I know it's a basis of arguments. So when someone comes after me unwarranted- I get confused as to why/how my belief in this hurt them. Most of my best friends are pure atheists who think my religion is stupid. And that's cool. I don't care. But the Satanists I personally have met have just gone cut throat and I have NO clue why. And correct. It wouldn't be fair to lump all of them into one category. I just have yet to find a polite, non snarky and rude one that would just be cool with me lol

[@-Bellana-]

@@Readrose8 I have always had the mentality of "you do you" and let me do my own thing. But for some reason the ones I know strongly throw shade my direction and it gets unnecessary.

[@faithfulservant2364]

We are a living soul. The spirit is the breath of life that gives us life

[@faithoverfear69]

Thank you! God Bless you Steve & fam 🙏

[@Jasmineocreates]

You’re awesome Pastor Mike. Love how authentic and humble you are. It’s refreshing that you’re not afraid to just “not know.”

[@kerrydwyer1879]

Hi Mike.Hoping you;re well..Re sharing gospel ,I find that Bible reading and prayer for Father to open hearts and minds as I go about my day helps...Another young friend of mine prays that if possible,can he share God;s love with whomever Father chooses.We both have joy and beautiful conversations regularly.(Lately I have been very unwell .so have not been out and about as much.....But when Father opens up a chat.the scriptures flow..His Holy Spirit carries us.... I hope that encourages some.Regards from Sydney

[@andre0baskin]

One way to think about Mormonism is that it is a unique polytheistic religion with its' own unique cosmology that hijacks the language of Christianity.

[@johnernest1207]

Orthodox Judaism claims Christianity is polytheistic due to the Trinity.

[@elizabeths5896]

My area lost Internet with Ida - finally got it back up yesterday. My phone continued to ping, to remind me of your live streams, but I couldn't get them. : ( Another great Q&A. Thanks Mike. Praying for you as you work on the "women issues" in the scripture.

[@matthewshelton1975]

A possible answer to #14: God will get more glory through demonstrating His mercy than if it had remained a "what if" scenario. There have been and will be millions of testimonies of God's mercy demonstrated, each story unique, each one revealing His love and grace through different sets of circumstances and trials and how each person gets saved. God will be honored through them all.

[@brianbishop9905]

@20:16 I wish I had started with, "Am I godly enough myself, to be considered a blessing to that godly woman, and as God knows our every thought and deed, would he agree with the assesment?" God's word is a mirror with which we must honestly examine ourselves.

[@morpholino]

“Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:8-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@duncanwalduck7715]

I want to throw in Matthew 23:9, "Do not call anyone on earth your father...". And yet the Catholic Church (and anything else like it in its Episcopacy) will grant that to be the case for its pastors. [It certainly didn't de-canonize that verse in anyhow that could be seen.] And why? Precisely the reason why the co-eternal Son, this Messiah of ·said· prophecy will be called by that name (// for my tuppence-worth.) Anyway, I'm exceeding my pay grade here, as I haven't seen MW's video no typology of Christ in the OT yet. [Though I know it was Cyrus of Persia *also* (→restoration from exile for 2nd temple period.)]

[@Xenosaurian]

On the question of why didn't God create us perfect from the start, I'd say the answer would be that God indeed DID create us perfect in a perfect world in the beginning, but that was before the Fall of Adam when humanity and the world became corrupt following the original sin, caused by the temptation and deceit of Satan.

[@collegepennsylvania837]

"And let us not grow weary of doing good for in due season we will reap if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 Keep following the perfect example of Jesus Christ. And do not let the temporary temptations distract you from the eternal treasures in heaven that we have because of what Christ did. We owe Him everything. Hopefully this blessed you today. God bless you.

[@kimbers1238]

I have to say I love Friday's because of this video. But Mike u r hilarious and I crack up many times during the q and a

[@AnnA-bz9md]

Such a transparent episode. Thank you Pastor Mike! Really needed to hear this. God bless 🙌

[@AmericanTorah]

My opinion: A soul is a living being and, by implication, the totality of that being encompassing the heart (mind and emotions), body, and spirit. A spirit is the incorporeal component of a soul that is not subject to physical decay and that persists beyond death. I think English translations (and common English usage) tend to obscure this distinction.

[@EBM1966]

Great response-thank you.

[@FentonHardyFan]

If your personal definitions are the opposite of how the words are used in common English and perhaps even conflict with how the words are used in your Bible, don’t you worry you are being needlessly confusing and/or pedantic?

[@AmericanTorah]

@@FentonHardyFan Yes. Unfortunately, that's the nature of translation and human speech. All word definitions are fuzzy and context/personality dependent. The real goal is to focus on what the original authors intended to convey and then express that meaning in terms that a new audience (in a different culture, era, and language, with their own fuzziness) can understand.

[@AmericanTorah]

@@FentonHardyFan Add in that the definitions and uses of words in that new language change over time, and it can get frustratingly difficult to pin down a consistent word-concept correlation.

[@TheJazzypenn]

Great content Mike! Love it :) Perhaps not a question for Mike himself but one I’ve been struggling with to answer to a nonbeliever who’s very dear to me; she asks: “Why does God’s punishment seem so cruel to Eve? The man could simply be lazy and avoid the responsibility of his punishment and die. Does God hate women?” My response would be “He doesn’t hate women but who are we to question God?” A rather generic response but one that I wholeheartedly believe but not sufficient enough response for the person with the question. Maybe someone else has wisdom here! Thank you to those who read. And may God bless you!

[@MichaelAChristian1]

Because the woman was deceived and the man was not. He ate for his wife. Foretelling Jesus Christ will taste death for the bride but will have no sin himself. Jesus Christ tasted death for every man that through death he destroyed the one who had the power of death the devil. To paraphrase.

[@TheJazzypenn]

@@MichaelAChristian1 God bless you! Sorry it took so long to reply; just saw this.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@TheJazzypenn God cursed the *earth* so that Adam had to work hard to get it to produce food for him and his descendants. Eve was cursed by pain in childbirth. I don't see how anyone could equate that to God hating women when Adam suffered as well! It was part of the punishment for disobedience, along with being cast out of the garden, and eventual physical death. There was also a promise given to Eve, that her Seed, the Messiah, would crush the serpent's head, which happened at the crucifixion. Because of the sin of Adam and Eve, mankind inherited a wilfully disobedient, sinful nature, which is why none of us are righteous before God, and why we need a Saviour.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@TheJazzypenn To add a bit more in response to your question; the punishment of hell for sinning against a totally holy being such as God, is *absolutely fitting* for the crime. Sometimes people argue that hell, being everlasting, is too extreme a punishment. But, there are a couple of things to say about that. *One,* is that God is holy and infinite. Disobedience against Him is an *infinite crime* deserving of an *infinite penalty.* *Two,* is that when rebellious, anti-God people are judged by the wrath of God, the scriptures show us is that they *don't repent,* but rather curse God. So they are not only *deserving of God's wrath* because of their *rejection of God* and His Christ *on earth,* but they *continue their defiance* even in hell. We judge God based on our *own ideas* of right and wrong, but *God is not like us.* Not only does He have a *higher* perspective, *He makes the rules and decides the penalty.* If we, as His creation, find it hard to understand how and why His judgments are just, we have to *face the truth* that we just don't have anywhere near all the *information necessary* for a *correct assessment.* Hope this helps you a bit 😁👍

[@cbak1819]

Lots of Good discussion ! Praying we will apply it.. God willing😉

[@pams51673]

Hey pastor Mike... I heard you mention that you may be doing a teaching on gluttony. Very interested in hearing that. Do you have a time frame on that? Thanks for all you do

[@sarahfaith316]

Hi Pamela! I remember him mentioning that will most likely be in between his "Women in Ministry" and "Hebrews - Verse-by-Verse" series. :)

[@baus7]

@@sarahfaith316 has then been posted somewhere? I would like to read/listen. Thanks

[@sarahfaith316]

@@baus7 Hi Brittini! I hope he will still be able to do a teaching on gluttony. I mentioned it to him a couple of weeks ago. If he is able, it will most likely still be between the Women in Ministry study & Hebrews. He doesn't have an estimated start date just yet for the Women in Ministry study, but it should be ready soon. :)

[@jtzutube]

Is. 9:6, LXX - "For a child is born to us, and a son is given to us, whose government is upon his shoulder: and his name is called the Messenger of great counsel: for I will bring peace upon the princes, and health to him." There's a 30+ years difference between "...a child is born to us" and "...a son is given".

[@theresafleer9603]

I have been taught that your soul is your mind, will and emotions and your spirit is your God consciousness.

[@robertsatterfield4757]

If satanist want to mock me for what I know to be true then let them for I know that my Redeemer lives.

[@melfuz]

Amen! 🙂

[@rose-a-bleu4281]

While at the same, your religion is used to demolish human rights for minorities in our own government.

[@willowthewendigo]

What is it you know to be true?

[@jesussaves6625]

@@HarryNicNicholas It doesn't really matter what the tenets are, though, because there is no universal truth to base them on. They're just a matter of "This is what's good because we say so".

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

I’m binging on past videos .... the thumbnails are fantastic :-)

[@JosiahTheSiah]

Regarding Question 7 about Matthew 28:19, μαθητεύσατε is the verb "disciple." The other examples of the word are the noun "disciple" (such as Acts 11:28, τοὺς μαθητὰς, "the disciples"). Easy peasy 😊 Thank you Mike for your ministry, and thanking the Lord for you.

[@ericirons21]

I just started listening to your content a few months back, it has been a big blessing and I thank you for all the research you do. I do not think I will ever have time to watch you live though I wish I could, I just stay way too busy.

[@sherrylhenning5630]

MOXIE!!!!!!!!! Being adorable and cute, just sitting there making sure Mike behaves!

[@MisterBroseph]

Don’t know if this will be seen, but here’s my understanding of what the soul/spirit is (please correct me if I’m off): The soul (Greek: Psuché) is the seat of our emotions, decisions, will, and personality. (1 Peter 1:9) The spirit (Greek: Pneuma) is the breath of God, and the communication pathway to Him (Proverbs 20:27, John 6:63, Romans 8:16). Our spirit sits in the middle of our soul like how bone marrow sits in joint (Hebrews 4:12) Our soul is run by our mind, which “programs” everything the soul hosts (emotions, decisions, will, personality, and beliefs). The heart is the “filter” of what comes and affects the programs of our mind, which affects our soul, which affects our communication with God (Psalm 51:10, Psalm 26:2, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:21, Colossians 3:15 AMPC) Hope this at least brings discussion!

[@dipieterse6749]

There are 2 different marks in Scripture. In the original languages, "mark" as in the mark of the beast refers to something embedded in flesh or inserted under the skin. "Mark" as in believers are marked (Ezekiel 9) refers to a seal of ownership (like wax seals on letters way back when.) Under the Roman Emperors, one was only permitted to enter the trading place to buy/ sell if they bowed to a statue of Caesar. No one's going to take the mark 'by accident. It will be a conscious decision and will have similar consequences for Christians as in the days of Rome.

[@dregoro6949]

Mike, I love your videos. You're so helpful, you mean so well, you have a really good heart, and you have a great way of sorting out through things. The only issue I had, which seems to be one of the most common issues with most Christians, is this whole God is the father God is the son God is the Holy Spirit; The father is not the son, the son is not the spirit, The spirit is not the father, and the whole other way around. Jesus said, "if you have seen me, you've seen the father." Jesus is the father, Because the father is in the son. The father is the Holy Spirit, the same way you are your own spirit. The father is all the rest of God at the same time. This is why people think Christians may worship three gods. If you separate them too much, it becomes paganism. The only part of the Trinity that really matters is the 1 not the 3. They're all one, they are all God, they are all YAHuwah Elohim. Think of my arm reaching into a cookie jar and pulling out a cookie. Would you sing my arm reached in, or would you say that I reached in? I did reach in. I did use my arm. You could see my arm is what reached in and that it was my hand that pulled the cookie out. But in reality, I reached my arm in there and use my hand to pull the cookie out. In the end it was me, even if you want to be more specific and identify the arm or the hand. In the same way God could move things on the earth. Or you can say the Holy Spirit did it. Either way it was the decision of the father, YAHuwah, And it was executed by part of him. Remember the Trinity? They're all one? So the Holy Spirit did it, the father did it because they're united in some way, even if you forget how that works. Once again, I love your videos. You were great. I love all your information. You are a great thinker! I truly love you so much, and you know how it is to want to speak your truth to someone you care about. If you read all of this, thank you

[@FaceOfDad]

Soul: Mind, Will, and Emotions. This is you, your makeup, your personality. Spirit: The connection between you and the spirit world. Without being saved, the Spirit is dead, and you have no, or a corrupt connection to the Spirit world. Once you are saved, your Spirit comes alive and is supposed to latch onto the Holy Spirit. This is why you have life after death. You Spirit takes your soul with it into your new glorified body. In some places in the Bible these terms are used interchangeably, and need to be determined which they are by how they are described.

[@Snow-Willow]

42:00 I think CS Lewis perfectly illustrated "fear of the Lord" with the way he wrote Alsan in his Narnia series. You can tell and I think get the feeling closest to what is meant by the term in those passages where people are interacting with Alsan. He is a good lion, but he is not a tame lion.

[@deludedjester]

@Mike Winger, On the question of Soul and Spirit, before coming to Christ in my own volition (after a childhood going to church but not continuing after my teenage) and some time studying classical philosophy semi-formally, I came across a philosophical model that is picked up in many religious and philosophical traditions of what is clearest in definition by the seven-fold constitution of man. Firstly, what is your view of whether we can learn any truth (understand the truth more clearly) through other philosophies? We know that Saul, St Paul, would have been very well versed in Greek and other philosophies and it seems obvious, to me at least, that the New Testament is less Hebrew and more Greek in style. Regardless of this first question, if we see the four bodies, lower quaternary, as quarks (or whatever the smallest material we identify), electrical/magnetic energy that holds and moves matter, emotion, and desiring mind, then we can deduce that the Higher Triad may represent the divine trinity. I find the description of the body being the material and energy that forms the form we inhabit, the soul as the emotions and desiring mind, and the spirit as the divine triad/trinity then that does match quite well with the times that I read scripture. And with seven representing completeness, there is a beauty to it. It also does describe how either the higher or the lower/base controls us. This does describe the battle that we face. I am no research scholar as I have unknowingly battled dyslexia my whole life so these are observations without the rigor that you would employ.

[@torrie5882]

Your cat is beautiful and sweet! I love when you show glimpses of your cat.

Great video. Also Isaiah 9:6 says that “His name” not names. Will be Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, prince of peace. It’s a Trinitarian name just like (Baptist them in the “name” of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” not names. ❤️

[@jeanniekelley8495]

As a person who was raised in a cult, I believe the best way to challenge a cult member is to call into question the cult leader. Because, as long as they trust the cult leader, they will defend him or her and their false doctors. There was nothing that was ever said to me mattered until I saw inconsistency in the leader. For me, she showed herself as wrong on a few things, and that caused me to start doubting her doctrines , within about a year, I allowed myself to actually consider deeply the possibility of leaving. That part is extremely difficult and people need emotional and spiritual support.

[@graciagaspar]

Hi Pastor Mike! In regards to the question if Isaiah 9:6 points to oneness/modalism, could we use John 17:11-12 to show that it doesn't? Jesus says that The Father has given His Name to Him. Jesus' Name is called The Everlasting Father, not because He is The Father, but because The Father has given His Name to Jesus. And since the verse in Isaiah is a prophecy to show who Jesus will be, the verse in John would show the fulfillment of the prophecy. I'm blessed, edified by your ministry. Please keep shining your light with His grace and strength. Love and blessings from India!

[@Jepajepu]

KJV Matt 28:19 Go ye therefore, and TEACH all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

[@proviah4770]

Anyone reading this, if you haven't repented yet, please REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND. Lord Jesus✝️have mercy on you🙏 I LOVE YOU, JESUS✝️

[@Nealtendo64]

In response to question 11 regarding Mormon view of gods, I'd point to Isiah 44:8 where God (who Mormons acknowledge as all knowing) admits that He Himself does not even know of any other gods. You'd think He would know about the god He once worshipped during His time as a man if He was truly omniscient. ("As man is, God once was. As God is, man may become" LDS teaching)

[@scottfw7169]

I'm looking at Isiah 44:8 in multiple translations & in the language used beginning 44:6 God is not admitting to not knowing, the language of that question and statement in 8 is rhetorical, especially after God's statement in 6, which I'll give here in both KJV and a literal translation, "Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God." and, "Thus said YHWH, King of Israel, And his Redeemer, YHWH of Hosts: “I [am] the first, and I [am] the last, And besides Me there is no God."

[@joyceburns2613]

Jesus as God on earth had not yet been born on earth in Isaiahs time. In the passage you speak of God was saying not that He didn't know of other false gods, He certainly did because He warned of idols, which people called god's, but that He knew they were false, that only He was God.

[@michaelloveless243]

I would love to listen to a talk between you and Gerald Morgan Jr. (of Louder with Crowder fame). I think it would be a good discussion and would confuse audio only listeners, because they speak very similarly and have almost the same voice.

[@Yashael341]

The song is "You and Me" from Lifehouse. The whole song is all about puppy love. You might could draw some higher spiritual parallels, but it's puppy love through and through.

[@learnenglishwithblaine9604]

The soul is the breath of God combined with the body. We don't have a soul, we are a soul. " God breathed into the man, and he became a living soul.'

[@JeffStClair-vc1tm]

James 5:19-20 Talks about someone wondering from the truth and then being brought back and his soul being saved. What is your interpretation of what this says, is it lost and regained salvation, or someone who was never saved?

[@cynthiaharris5736]

Q#5…. This is an old saying that is said in my neck of the woods. God willing and the creek don’t rise. I know I’m always talking about the silly things that is said but this one always confused, as a child

[@savannah138]

Thank you I'm definitely looking forward to hearing about the women in ministry . thats been a pretty confusing topic for me . I'll read or hear something and still dont have the concise clarity I'm looking for .. I feel lost with it and not sure where I fit.

[@FLEETINGGOAT15]

The song He was talking about at like 20:45 is called you and me and I have never thought about it being old till he called it old and I realized that it came out nearly 20 years ago

[@christyfloyd2887]

Love your answer for question 12

[@dregoro6949]

In regards to the Trinity doctrine you were talking about at around 18 minutes, I believe the idea of the Trinity, God is in Jesus Christ, holds up in that verse based on the fact that The Father is in The Son, like it says in John chapter 13. Jesus said, "of you have seen me, you have seen the father." So it would make sense if Messiah was called Father. It shows that The Father is in The Son, but the father is also in the Holy Spirit!

[@kevinschaefer3945]

I'm surprised that in response to Q 13 there was no mention of Eph 3:17, "so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith..." along with Rom. 8:9 "However, you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him."

[@amber3574]

I have a friend who I was catching up with recently and she’s had crippling depression, anxiety, chronic pain and we were casually chatting when the topic of religion came up. I asked what her view of God was like and she said “I’ve never had any interest in the father, son, or Holy Spirit” and it kind of surprised me and I let the subject change onto other topics but I keep thinking about it. I’m not sure if I should try to talk about it again with her in the future or just leave her alone on it.

[@kylepaustian943]

For an interesting view on the mark of the beast. Look up chuck misler's view about this. Not a definite answer but a resource that uses textual possibilities. Brief summary the mark is not a number but acceptance of a false religion.

[@John-vj6ss]

I haven’t read the resource you referenced, but I had wondered myself if the mark in the hand or forehead was actually just that, a false religion. In the forehead, meaning, taken on its values, it’s mores, in thought and desire. In the hand because they do the deeds of the beast system. All knowingly doing so that it is for the beast. I’m wondering though, could people be fooled by whom the beast is? I see how common it is for people to love all kinds of worldly, terrible things. They KNOW they’re not acting in Gods will. Many openly hate Christ. But what about those who claim to follow Christ, but still worship the beast nonetheless in thought and deed? Are they willingly taking on this “mark” if it were indeed a religion or belief system, but not fully aware that is what they are doing? In other words, can they be fooled into it by claiming to follow Christ but actively choosing to live according to worldly dictates?

[@kylepaustian943]

Looking at what you said, I think it is a good example of what the mark could be. Yes most people are blind to who or what the beast truly is. Throughout history many have had a false view of who Jesus truly is. All of those people have only God to answer to for their faith and actions. True believers can be found in any religion that shares a incorrect view of Christ. By focusing on the Biblical Jesus and not the Jesus of tradition is how believers know where their hearts lay. I would suggest taking the time to look at church history to see the many ways that Believers have made incorrect interpretations.this will allow you to see where others have erred so that you do not make the same mistakes. I pray for all those who are seeking a true relationship with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

[@annikaelisaa1879]

I have a theory that the mark of the beast is actually the practice of opening the third eye, the pineal gland. It’s a common practice in “new age” practices like yoga, law of attraction and meditation. The pineal gland is located between the eyes, the forehead. Once it’s opened, people often get a “spiritual awakening”, which allows demons to enter.

[@michelleheiland4798]

Just found your videos love the content. Enjoy seeing your kitty do you have problems with mats in a long hair cat I do!

[@shizlegizmgar]

Acts 1: 15-21 Petr says the Holy Spirit predicted Judas’ failure, (Ref:Pslm 69:25; 109: 8) Holy Spirit revealed this to Petr. What can we learn about isegesis vs exegesis from this example of Peter’s interpretation?

[@spartankongcountry6799]

Blessed

[@marcyoverby3817]

DIVIDEING THE SOULS AND SPIRIT.. HEB 4:2.

[@marthathompson2012]

Question 14 is touching on the popular meme idea of “I just found out XYZ: My whole life is a lie!” I’ve always thought people were being way too dramatic and silly. We don’t need to know everything, thankfully.

[@deaconblues9178]

My father told me that satan loves moral he just wants those morals away from God. (Warping what God says is good for what the world deems as good)

[@christychapin8357]

Your father is a wise man.

[@-Bellana-]

Oooo that's deep. I like that. That hits hard in the thinker. Lol

[@lazybugger]

Exactly, it even says in 2 Corinthians 11:14 that the devil "disguises himself as an angel of light" - that's exactly what I thought when reading these tenants. They're not necessarily wrong - they are mostly good and a lot of the philosophy behind the tenants are found in the Bible as prescriptive scripture! But the devil is using that as a front for something evil and wicked e.g. to deceive people and lead them away from God (1 Timothy 4). Heck, even the atheist that wrote those tenants don't know they are probably being used as puppets.

[@-Bellana-]

@@lazybugger yep! I agree wholeheartedly.

[@alexmarysaint2523]

That's not really true though. Satan presents morals apart from God because humans have a natural inclination for morality. Every society in the world have a sense of morality and justice. So it's easier to lead people to reject God if you can convince them that the thing they are looking for is not connected to God. Satan pushes people to kill, lie, steal, rape, torture... there is nothing moral about those things. If he liked morality he would not do that.

[@SaintDiaz]

What i think 23:17 is saying is that you shouldnt put off or procrastinate when it comes down to abstaining from sin or such but rather do what it is the lord wants you to do NOW. For example basically right now i suffer from porn addiction, when it comes down to turning away from it like the lord wants from me. I say stuff like "ehh ill try tomorrow" and just dive deep into my temptation not worrying about the mere fact that im sinning and how offensive it is to the lord. The mere idea that "oh I'll try to abstain tomorrow" is foolish because how do i know if I'll be around Tomorrow, how do i know I wont die while sinning, how do i know that wont put it off tomorrow, or the next day or the next day after that? To me i see it as "act in accordance to the Lords will NOW, because you're not promised a later or a tomorrow"

[@Derek_Baumgartner]

Thanks for these!

[@jmckjones]

About free will in Heaven. Our source of sin, Satan, will be destroyed; leaving us to not “fall from Grace”. We can serve God as He first intended.

[@ProductBasement]

The fossil record supports the biblical teaching on origins, NOT Darwinism. This viewer should check out Answers in Genesis and the book _Icons of Evolution_

[@rose-a-bleu4281]

This is the biggest lie I’ve ever seen on the internet.

[@wil7228]

Thank you Pastor Mike love that example of the two faces satanists have .

[@Pbutreus]

Hi pastor Mike. I recently watched a video called top 5 contradictions in the bible, by the KZbin channel FFRA. And it has kinda messed with my head, can you please do a video about it.

[@pederdaniel]

I guess the song Mike is referring to at 20:47 is "You and me" by Lifehouse. It has this part in the bridge which goes like "Everything she does is beautiful Everything she does is right"