20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 47)

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  @sarahfaith316 · 5 years ago · pinned

  Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY">0:00</a> - Introduction<br>1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=23">0:23</a> {Will Psychopaths be Judged the Same?} It has recently been scientifically proven that many psychopaths have a physical brain alteration that doesn&apos;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? <br>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=483">8:03</a> {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? <br>3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=907">15:07</a> {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? <br>4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=1039">17:19</a> {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? <br>5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=1601">26:41</a> {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? <br>6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=1946">32:26</a> {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? <br>7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=2333">38:53</a> {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? <br>8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=2649">44:09</a> {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. <br>9. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=2884">48:04</a> {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? <br>10. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=3335">55:35</a> {About the Sun Standing Still – Josh. 10} What do you think really happened during &quot;the long day&quot; in Joshua 10 during the battle between Israel and the armies of the 5 kings when &quot;the sun stood still, and the moon stopped&quot;? <br>11. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=3500">58:20</a> {About the OT Law &amp; 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)? <br>12. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=3802">1:03:22</a> {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. <br>13. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=4023">1:07:03</a> {About the 153 Fish in John} In John 21, it is written that Peter caught 153 &quot;large fish&quot; and that &quot;although there were so many, the net was not torn.&quot; Is there a message or theme John was conveying here? <br>14. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=4321">1:12:01</a> {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? <br>15. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=4588">1:16:28</a> {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. <br>16. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=4745">1:19:05</a> {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? <br>17. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=5040">1:24:00</a> {Why Keep the L.E. of Mark in the Bible?} If the longer ending of Mark isn&apos;t original, nor written by Mark, how is keeping it in the Bible not diluting the Word of God and cheapening the meaning of &quot;Scripture&quot;? <br>18. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=5169">1:26:09</a> {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? <br>19. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=5495">1:31:35</a> {Jesus’ Deity &amp; 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 &quot;Son of God&quot; being used for Jesus, since it is used for others, too? <br>20. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Rx9Fi7kUY&amp;t=5713">1:35:13</a> {“Hearing” God in Prayer/His Guidance in Life} When we pray, how do we &quot;hear&quot; God&apos;s reply? How can someone differentiate between hearing the voice of God and hearing their own thoughts? When I pray, I feel like it&apos;s just me. How can I make decisions if I don&apos;t know what God wants of me?

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• BT

  @btm96 · 5 years ago

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

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  @ryankimbell8762 · 5 years ago

  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 &apos;science journalism&apos; is &quot;Well, ok, but that&apos;s not exactly right...&quot;

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• FI

  @FinsUp2025 · 5 years ago

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

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• AA

  @aarontranes5053 · 5 years ago

  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. &nbsp;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.<br><br>So if you are leaving for good reasons, YES, talk to your church leadership about it so they know and can support you.

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• RA

  @raining_trees · 3 years ago

  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❤️‍🔥🙌🏻

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• EL

  @ElijahRock92 · 5 years ago

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

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• TH

  @the_guitarcade · 5 years ago

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

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• MA

  @MARQUE9368 · 5 years ago

  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

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  @mable552 · 5 years ago

  Wow, you&apos;re growing by leaps and bounds. So blessed by your ministry.

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• KI

  @KingsDaughter_7 · 5 years ago

  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 &amp; 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 &gt;always&lt; 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. <br>God bless you, your family and your ministry brother. 😌🙏✝️⚓️🕊🤍

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  @SusieQ3 · 5 years ago

  For question 2, times like that, when you&apos;re thinking &quot;I know you can do this God, but what if you don&apos;t?&quot; I think of Shadrach, Mishach and Abednego when they say &quot;Our God can deliver us from this fire, but even if He doesn&apos;t, we will choose to serve Him anyway.&quot; 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&apos;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. <br><br>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 <b>to live is Christ and to die is gain</b> and <b>to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord</b>

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