Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 Introduction 1. 1:56 When reading and studying the Bible, when is a good time to refer to a second translation to clarify what I’m reading? 2. 5:22 How do we reach a fellow believer who is not only believing in the lies but siding with them in the MSM when it comes to politics (i.e. Trump) or about any conservative viewpoint? 3. 9:11 How can we look at Psalm 37: 4 without falling into a WOF trap? 4. 15:27 Can a Christian work in the CIA, NSA, etc. when lying and deception is part of the job? You lie to enemies, other times you lie to your family, ex: saying you work for State dept. to maintain cover. 5. 20:47 Over the past year, my wife has gained a lot of weight. She’s been wanting to have more intimacy, but lately I don’t feel any sexual desire or lust toward her. Is sexual deprivation toward a spouse a sin? 6. 27:28 Mike, any comments for Christians? US Congress convened in the name of the Hindu god Brahma, and all the other monotheistic Gods called by other names. Then they said, Amen, Awoman… Idolatry? 7. 30:50 How can my relationship with God grow even more? I have felt so many times that I am “not there yet” or as if the fire I used to have is gone and something is wrong between me and God. 8. 33:51 The Epistle of Jude cites Enoch and the Testament of Moses. How do we know this letter isn't a fabrication of sorts like from Gnostic sects, and was snuck in during the council that established the NT? 9. 36:26 Please recommend reading for marriage counseling. Christian counselors say too submissive = codependent; biblical counselors say if you're submissive enough your spouse will repent (about 1 peter 3:1). 10. 43:39 What happens to all of the people who lived and died before Jesus was born? How will they be judged and saved? 11. 46:00 I am an ex-Catholic still doing a daily Rosary. I understand the theological problems. Can you suggest a replacement daily devotional? 12. 51:46 Does Hebrews 2: 17 "like them in every respect" indicate that Jesus had the same human nature as we do in every way? If so, can we conclude that we, like him, are born with an innocent human nature? 13. 54:32 Christians are using John 16: 13 to qualify a wide variety of claims, believing that the Holy Spirit led them to particular beliefs or practices. To what extent does this apply to a Christian today? 14. 58:47 I watched the conscience video and Romans 14: 23 confuses me. My conscience is so weak at the moment that I doubt just about everything…basic things. Should I obey my anxious inklings every time? 15. 1:02:37 What are your thoughts about going to church during a pandemic? 16. 1:03:50 In Judges 20: 18, why did God appear to deceive Israel and Judah as they sought His help in bringing justice on the tribe of Benjamin? They lost 40,000 people before He actually helped them. 17. 1:10:53 If the man in the Gospel of Mark was born blind, how did he even know what trees look like? This troubles me a bit. 18. 1:12:32 Do we have extrabiblical evidence for the earthquake & darkness that took place at the time of the crucifixion? 19. 1:13:21 In the U.K., COVID-19 laws are getting stricter. As Christians, are we obligated to follow these rules even we think some of them are pointless and could put a strain on relationships? 20. 1:15:19 What are your thoughts on baptizing children? my 8-year-old has made a profession of faith that we feel is genuine. Should we wait until he is older, say 12 or 13? 21. 1:18:10 Have you reached out to Dr. Michael Brown to discuss TPT? I believe he endorsed it. I've been loving the passion project by the way! 22. 1:19:07 Are re-baptisms biblical? 23. 1:21:02 What do I do if I have to be around someone who is easily angered and I have to walk on eggshells? 24. 1:22:40 I recently started posting Christian RU-vid videos, and I have really enjoyed your second channel where you give advice for RU-vid. Do you plan on still doing that in the future? 25. 1:23:48 Why does the Holy Spirit grieve, and not the Father or Jesus?
7) 30:50 When you start to call God Papa. Important to have an ongoing dialogue with God daily through prayer-not vain repetition but heartfelt prayers, praise, gratitude and fellowship with believers. He that has an ear let them hear, H(EAR)T. Luke 18:1 Galatians 4:6 James 4:8📖 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Psalms 50:14-15
You will have to do a lot more explaining to get me to further read the NLT as a secondary reference. So far i have found nothing to show me the NLT is worth using.
I’ve kind of found this whole election business to be a blessing. I’ve completely lost faith in anyone in government. Sometimes I think something good might come from a politician but 2020 just squashed all of that. And that’s good in my opinion. I shouldn’t put faith in a politician because politicians aren’t going to bring about the kingdom. Put that faith in Jesus. Give politicians the honor they deserve but God deserves all of your faith.
But in the meantime there are more stable people that could be in office and our country could be running better....and they are elected....so there is some participation involved. Or maybe you choose not to?
So true. And, not saying we can truly see anyone's heart like Jesus does, but clearly the enemy is strong at work there and the spiritual war is so evident. It opened my eyes to be more aware of that and choose to not watch or listen to certain things.. keep that spirit far from me.
The intro to this video is a perfect example of why I love Mike. Amidst our country's chaos, he keeps his sight on what really matters. He thinks biblically about everything.
That beginning was so refreshing and calming and sadly the only representative I've seen/heard with that perspective on today's world and would like more of that kind of encouragement. Often.
Thank you for taking the time to answer beyond 20 questions and not being all the time dogmatic about this number nor the hour length of this program.👍
Your opening statements were the best thing I’ve heard all day! Thank you for reminding me of what’s important in my life and what should really be getting my attention and energy, not all the negative garbage out there. 🙏🏼💗
On the question of whether those who came before Jesus are saved, Heb 11:39-40 answers this "39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." (NIV)
Thank you so much for the encouragement at the beginning of this live! I missed the live but I'm watching the replay and I needed the reminders after hearing all the news out there!
19:42 I used to be a Private Investigator in Canada and this entailed working for a church that would never have approved what we had to do to get the people charged. I actually quit the job because of that client.
While I totally agree with everything Mike said on question five, I feel like you should also talk about this with your wife, and both spouses should do their best to be desirable to each other. I'm not saying that someone should be a supermodel to keep their spouse, but you should do what you can to make their duty to fulfill your needs a joy rather than a chore. I feel like this should just be part of any loving marriage though.
Saved & sober for 5yrs. This situation has caused me more pain, defeat, confusion...than any other time in 5yrs. I can't even talk to anyone. I'm praying & trying
Its gonna be a THING!!!! (judging someone else.....realize its because I got my own issues going on.....) OHP! I got my plank eye goin' on.....gotta stop that!
I had a top secret clearance in the Army and usually we would just say we can't talk about it. Some people would lie but as far as I know, we never had to lie.
I just gotta say, this Q&A really hit home in a lot of ways. I just got re-baptized this past Sunday, 20 years since my original dunking. Not because I thought I lost my salvation somewhere along the way but because I was only 6 years old and looking back I feel my parents were trying to rush me into the kingdom before I truly understood repentance and accepting Christ as Lord. This also sparked a question in my mind over the age of accountability and at what cognitive level of development a child becomes capable of understanding and responding to the message of Christ. I don’t want to put a number on others but I think, at least for me, 6 was too young. Coincidentally, I’ve also been wondering about the ethical dilemma of a spy using deceit. I think their level of deceit is categorically different because they’re not operating out of selfishness but out of a greater duty for others. Way to go, Mike, hittin’ me with the triple whammy!
One thing God will tell you when you ask is, 'Sometimes it is your time to lose.'. People don't want to hear that. They don't want to hear that their failing now will be victory for someone else later. Even when you feel the need to cry out & do something, sometimes the answer is be a good person, as much as you can. The struggle is the same though. You are the one taking the hit, but you knew that when you decided to follow God (if not then, now). If you think you need to stand up & protest peacefully, then do so. We may need to do that sooner than you think. That isn't a call to violence though or over stepping the law because you want to. The king doesn't carry the sword in vain. That said, you might lose that fight. You go up, even if it is to your death in the name of Christ. Still, I don't recall any of those saints dieing in a blaze of glory. They died as a corrupt government treaded them down. It always seems odd to me when someone claiming to be Christian thinks they will over throw the Romans. That isn't as you were told by Christ. It isn't what Christ came to do. The Republican party isn't the Christian party, nor are the Democrats. We need to stand & pray. Maybe it is our time to lose. I don't want to hear that either, but neither do the saints beneath the alter. That time will come when it is appointed to. Follow God, not your heart. If you think I am just making that up. Read Revelation. Read Romans. Read the Gospels. Jesus could have taken on Rome, but he doesn't. Paul could have defied the Roman system he knew was corrupt, but he worked within it. The saints gathered under the alter in Revelation awate the day of judgement with great desire that it be done. Still they wait & that is just fine. No one makes it out of this world alive. Even Jesus died before rising. If God didn't avoid death, can you not accept it as it comes? I live until the Lord relieves me of that & with faith unto salvation. Bend the knee to whom you follow, but you will bend the knee. It is the choice. I choose God. It is. Amen
PLEASE pray for my brother JACK as he has hit rock bottom healthwise and mentally . I fear for his safety by the minute ! Please pray for the easing of my current suffering too . GOD BLESS YOU ALL✝ ~ YOUR BROTHER MARK
With regards to question five I think the husband should show some grace to his wife there are MANY reasons why people may gain weight. Issues such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, Cushing’s syndrome to name but a few and that’s without including medications and also many mental illnesses (which are just as serious) which can also cause fluctuations in weight. Obsessing about someone else’s weight is dangerous and it can lead to eating disorders. Additionally in a marital relationship it can be abusive, I know of women whose husbands have made them be weighed in a daily basis to check if they’ve gained a lb and would be reprimanded if they had. Clearly that is unacceptable. Christian husbands should love their wives as Christ loved the church. The husband is the head of the wife, and think about this, if you have a sore leg, for example you’ve broken it do you chop it off? Of course not! The parts of your body which are sore or less healthy you nurture and love and protect more, you may for example take time off to rest. Why should the wife be treat any differently? You shouldn’t discard her! If she is poorly or sick she should be loved more! My heart breaks for the woman involved imagine if she finds out her husband wrote in such a question! I have been praying for her. (Obviously this goes vice versa no spouse should be abusive to the other)
I always enjoy Pastor Mike's teaching. Pastor Mike (or anyone who can help) Q: Due to illness I'm homebound and the pastor, due to Covid, is no longer coming for communion. Can I do my own communion and if so, what elements (scriptures, prayer, hymns) should I include. Many thanks.
To the ex-Catholic at 46:00, if you would like to retain the use of your rosary but distance yourself from the invocation of Mary or the kind of rote repetition Pastor Winger mentions, use it as a way to search your heart. 1) Pray each bead for a different person in your life (or in your public awareness): family first, then close friends and work colleagues, then public officials or other people who may have been on your mind lately - particularly the people that frustrate you, whose worldviews seem antithetical to God's purposes - pray for God to save them, enlighten them, direct them to Him. 2) If you run out of people to pray for, think of places: cities, states/provinces, countries - areas where the Christian population is enduring difficulties or where the general populace is suffering and needs to hear godly missionaries preaching the light of Christ and the miracle of salvation. 3) Then, think about the troubles in your life: break them down into moments of contemplation and ask God to fill you up abundantly. 4) Finally, count your many blessings: use the beads on a rosary (or the knots of an Orthodox prayer rope) to express heartfelt thanksgiving for every rich blessing God has worked in your life. Now, you need not pray for the same points every day, but try using your rosary as a goad to push you further in prayer. You could also mix in Psalms when you get to the larger beads, and when you complete the rosary, end with a good published devotional reading. I recommend Charles Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" to anyone who wants a reliably edifying volume from which you can frequently glean.
"If you're like me, you have a terrible time remembering the numbers..." I look over at my exhaustive concordance and chuckle sympathetically......) Yeah, that's why I have one!
1:12:00 Actual visually impaired person here, my eyesight being poor doesn't mean my other senses are bad, traditionally, blind people have more developed senses then sighted folk.
Or at least, can more easily derive information from the other senses. The average person has exceptionally keen senses, they just lack the practice in how to use them
Not sure where else to write this as I’m not on social media, but just wanted to say thank you, Mike, for that day you posted on RU-vid about your bible study happening tonight, in person. My husband & our 3 young sons & I will be praying for that together today and trust that the Word will dwell richly in your midst and the Holy Spirit empower and further instruct each person gathering there. Love how it said, “look for the Dove”. So awesome. My hubby is also starting up his men’s group/Bible study this month as well, meeting in person, and so many men are responding and coming! Makes me think of that older but stellar song “What this dying world needs is a willing man of God! Who goes against the grain and works without applause... etc”. Thankful as well for your video on TPT... yikes, I must admit I fell for some of that version myself and was sorrowfully convicted listening to your discussion, in a way that led to repentance and sweeter freedom in the Lord with a deeper reverence for His living & active Word. It’s funny, even as I was reading TPT, I thought, “hmm that sounds nice, but I wouldn’t go to the effort of memorizing that.” Blessings and please know if you and your family ever make your way to the Okanagan Valley, our little guest cottage is open to you, brother (and fam!)
I want to get baptized again. It's not because I think anything was wrong with my baptism, but because I want to experience baptism in the Jordan. I think it will be an awesome religious experience. I'm technically not getting baptized again the same way a couple who has a vow renewal is not getting married again. It's just a ceremony.
Hyper fears and doubts... Yes, that's me... Thank you for talking about the conscience topic again. I also struggle with a weak conscience. Your answers are really wise and helpful!
Always rely on the teaching and leading of the Holy Spirit no matter the Bible Translation through prayer. Ask God to help you understand His word especially if it’s difficult to understand. 1 Corinthians 2:13-16🕊 John 14:26 John 16:13 Proverbs 3:5-6 🙏
Is it a sin to desire how it feels to have someone in your life even if just a friend sometimes it gets lonely. When invited to work events always alone etc
Hey Mike! I SUPER appreciate your content since years now. And after this question about depriving one's spouse I would love to know your opinion on Sheila Wray Gregoire's content. One of the things she teaches is that duty sex is harmful and essentially not of Christ. Blessings to you and your family! 😊
14. Ms Soazzy Jazzy Philippians 4:6-7 New International Version 6 Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B) 7 And the peace of God,(C) which transcends all understanding,(D) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
This is just for information (1775) Jonathan Edwards, Submission To Rulers (‘sermon 14’) “Upon the whole I think we may justly infer that the doctrines of passive obedience and non-resistance are not the doctrines of the Bible, and that non-resistance to the supreme powers is no more taught in the Scriptures, than non-resistance to our fellow men, and even to thieves, robbers, and those who use the most abusive violence… The truth is, and the whole spirit of Scripture sustains it, that rulers are bound to rule in the fear of God and for the good of the people; and if they do not, then in resisting them we are doing God service.”
if you are trying to live a good and faithful life then I wont worry when in the past you stumbled and fell. It's how you get up and your drive to be a better father, wife, son, daughter, as well as productive member of society and grace shown to humanity.
Hi Pastor Mike, Thanks for these videos. I really enjoy watching you and the gentle way in which you teach with wisdom and the heart you have for God and the gospel. At 54:00, when you say infants are not guilty, David clearly states that we are sinful since conception in the womb Psalm 51:5. This shows me that we are guilty or sinful as a result of the Fall, as unfortunate as it is. HOWEVER, I'd also like to point out that after David's sin with Bathsheba and God taking away his child as a consequence of his sin, scripture does indicate that David would see his child again, that he would go to his child. 2 Samuel 12:23. This might mean he would see his son with God. It does seem to me that unborn children, or children who pass away before they reach an age of a functioning conscience, enter glory and go home to the Lord. I sure hope that is the case, and scripture does seem to show me that, although I cannot be 100% certain with my knowledge of the bible.
Not sure where to ask it for next time, but how can we respond to people who use Numbers 5:11-31 to justify that God allows abortions (the discussion I was in used the NIV translation)?
I saw a good discussion of this somewhere, but I don’t recall where. I think Trinity Radio’s RU-vid. Possibly Mike Winger or Michael Heiser. Anyway, here’s what I got from memory and my own thoughts. Take it for what it’s worth. 1. Look at almost any other translation and you won’t find this translated as miscarry but something more along the lines of “thigh will fail.” That alone should give anyone trying to represent the Bible pause before taking this as a solid proof text of anything. 2. Since the idea of a thigh failing or falling or rotting seems fairly nonsensical, it seems likely to me that this is some sort of idiom whose meaning is unclear hence translators taking widely different meanings. Compounding this, I believe whomever I heard discuss this previously suggest there was a word used in this verse whose meaning can be interpreted widely too though I forget what specifically it was. 3. If you don’t take the NIV’s rare translation of the phrase to mean miscarry, there’s actually nothing in this passage that suggests the woman is even pregnant. She’s suspected of having had an affair. There’s no reference to her being with child. Even if this is something that affects her womb and causes it to fail, that doesn’t mean a child is being killed. 4. Abortionists who use this verse as a proof text usually say that the priest gave the woman something that would cause an abortion, but it actually just says it’s water with dust in it that tasted bitter. Water with dust in it doesn’t cause abortions. Don’t let the abortionists smuggle that idea into the conversation unchallenged. 5. Finally, let’s say that the abortionist and the NIV’s understanding is correct and that God does ordain this procedure that results in the death of an unborn child. Almost nothing suggests that’s correct, but let’s throw them a bone. Even so, the death of the child is a direct act of God. Again, dusty water doesn’t cause abortions. This would be a supernatural judgment from God to kill the unborn child carried out through him not by man, so if the abortionists want to apply this verse to their lives, cool. They can drink some dusty water after cheating on their spouse as much as they want and hope God kills their child, but that doesn’t empower them to act as God and murder their child. If you found this helpful, check out my RU-vid page. I’ve been doing a Bible study of Numbers.
@@boringbiblestudy1813 I will check it out thanks. I used some of the same arguments in the discussion, however not as well articulated. The main argument used was God's judgment being replaced by man's, using their line of logic. It was the first I had heard of that to be honest, but I'm sure it won't be the last. It's good to be ready to defend God's word, especially when it is misused. Thank you again for your in depth reply. :)
For question 17, most people don’t understand that when Jesus was healing the blind man and the blind man said he sees men as trees it’s because Jesus first opened the mans spiritual eyes. Then He opened his actual eyes. Remember there is the spiritual world and the physical world. Men are not as trees so why would the man see them as trees. It’s because he was seeing into the spiritual world. Also, this explains why Jesus rubbed his eyes twice. Would Jesus really fail at the first try? Of course not. He did it twice because it was two separate eye openings.
Where is any of this in the passage? I consulted The Gospel of Mark by The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Two points are 1) if the man knew what trees were, he wasn't born blind, and 2) he was blind for a long time, as optical images become modified as blindness continues. Another way of phrasing the verse is "I can actually see people, but they look to me like trees-only they're walking". This one commentary isn't the sole source of truth or anything, I'm not claiming that, but you need to make sure what you're seeing is actually there.
Hey Pastor Mike! Have you considered using another platform like Mind etc for your videos, and maybe switching to Parler istead of Twitter? Do you think it is wise to not support RU-vid and Twitter?
Good question! I'm boycotting a few of these platforms and am only on RU-vid for Mike Winger and Michael Heiser. If he chooses to share messages in Rumble he'd reach a whooooole new and huge audience (and they monetize too👍)
Allen Parr has aa course called Creators for Christ teaching christians about setting up and running a RU-vid channel. This would be helpful for the person who asked that question. That is of course Mike if you are okay me making this recomendation
On question 20: baptism is an act of the church, so the decision of whether to baptize the child in question should not be solely up to the parents. What does his Sunday School teacher think? What do the elders think? Certainly the parents' input is important, but it isn't their decision. Agree completely, though, that there isn't a set numeric age.
The youngest person to undergo believers' baptism that I know of was 9 years old, and had a clear testimony. I think he went on with the Lord and started local preaching when he was 13!
On Q"17. 1:10:53 If the man in the Gospel of Mark was born blind, how did he even know what trees look like? " The Bible doesn't say he was born blind (contrast John 9, where he may possibly have been born without eyes and Jesus used the clay to create them.). He may have seen trees before becoming blind. I read an interesting article suggesting that the "Second touch" was needed because the man ) had been blind for a long time and his brain had "Forgotten" how to interpret what he was seeing. This happens sometimes with people who have their sight restored through an operation.
47:26 There is a difference between "repetition" and "vain repetition". If I say 3 Our Father's in a row and I attach a request onto the end of each one, is that a "vain repetition"? No, because God hears each one of prayers. The Rosary isn't a "vain repetition" because those prayers are heard too Also, a "prayer to Mary" isn't the same as a prayer to God (a prayer is just a plea, after all). Mary isn't a deity and I do not worship her, I just ask her to pray for my causes. All glory goes to God in the Rosary. Look at the "Glory Be" prayer that is said
BRUH SpazzyJazzy got a question in like 2 weeks ago too, and I still haven’t got mine in. And I’ve been asking for months 😭😭 Freaking SpazzyJazz dude lol.
Hi, there brother! Sorry to cause anger... Sometimes my question gets in, sometimes it doesn't. So far the key seems to be to just have your question preloaded and then pounce whenever he first comes on your screen. 😂 But many people do the same thing, so you gotta do your best I guess!
I like "The Unseen Realm" and other works from Michael Heiser.... they go deep and offer a mind-blowing understanding of the Bible...in my opinion. I'd love to hear Mike's thoughts on his work?
What do you do if you've asked for salvation and fallen time and again are you lost with no hope I seem to always have a short lived fire then fall away not of believing but of living worldly I'm scared I've lost my salvation and there's no hope I pray I seek God but my life is an utter mess
QUESTION.... If it is necessary to interpret every word of Scripture literally..completely ignoring the culture in which it was written....Why are not women required to wear head coverings in church, as commanded to do by St. Paul? The only place I have seen women obediently covering their “glory” is in a Catholic Church. Thry are no “required” officially to veil, but Chose to do so, out of reverence for God. So... Why don’t ALL Christian women..and yes, Catholic women are Christians, too.. Cover their heads?
To question 4, i recommend youtubing "what the early Christians thought about separation from the world". It goes into government workers in great detail.
ahhh!!! ..as Im listening diligently to your question responses ,I'm noticing this package you have on your book shelf trying to figure what it is. Then it hits me , and I'm no longer listening to what you are saying instead I'm diving deep into my childhood trying to figure out which version of ships were in that package and of course it took me a while to find them on google and of course I had those same ships!!! You just jumped up a whole ton of points for being a Christian and liking Star Trek enough to display 20+ year old toys on your book shelf while teaching people about Christ!!! and hitting that red button and going back to try to re-watch the video without that distraction !!
I would love you to explain why you seem to be sided to the Liberal side of politics. or not. I know when answering questions we the listeners can get the wrong idea.
Mike: I am not into politics Mike: I do not like loan forgiveness. I am against abortion. I do not support the LGBTQWXYZ...agenda. I support constitutionally protected religious liberties. Mike: I am not into politics Wink Wink.
I think you’ve misunderstood what I mean by “politics”. I absolutely care about what the Bible teaches on topics and sometimes that overflows on to political issues. But my care and time speaking on those topics is because of biblical commitment and not because it is politics. Not only that, while I’m not “into” politics it doesn’t mean there is no occasion when it’s worth talking about politics.
@@MikeWinger Image my surprise to find a reply from the Mr. Winger himself. I am stoked that you chose to read, and then respond to my post. You are my favorite RU-vid preacher/apologist right now as I find you to be humble, Biblical and insightful. I didn't misunderstand. All I am saying is that when one side of the political aisle is so openly hostile to the Christian faith you have to call a spade a spade when you see one. I understand fully that jumping into the political arena, in times like these especially, can be both divisive and potentially dangerous. However, I think just being biblical is doing that anyway now. By being Biblical you are in essence choosing a political side by default in today's climate. If you can give me an example of where the left, not the right, is supportive of our faith I am all eyes/ears. Once again, thanks for all your great videos and teachings. God Bless, brother:) Next time I am in the "Southland" I would love to come to your church and listen to you preach.
I think when we get into politics we end up having to choose the lesser of two evils. Things get dirty. And when the church gets political power it creates problems for the church.
Some Christians don't like politics right now because of how the charlatan ex-president & his Trump Cult disguises itself as Christianity. The false prophets of the Trump Cult exposed themselves as false prophets with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Tragically, too many American Christians peddle Trump's demonic nation-poisoning Big Lie. Nothing authentically Christian about Trump and his cult.
Enoch is NOT “gnostic”, it was written centuries before Gnosticism was even a thing. It is a HISTORICAL text, that is why it’s not in the Bible. 1 Enoch is true and a true historical text that is very ancient, but the “book of dreams” and 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch are all later Jewish mysticism added in much later on in the 2nd temple period. There is a REASON Jude, 2 Peter, and even Christ himself quote directly from 1 Enoch.. “Enoch” isn’t the problem; whoever asked question #8 IS the problem. They need to work that out their self. They clearly don’t know what they’re talking about.
New comment 3 years later - I do not want to break fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. Here's the clear, Biblical red line - and I don't see it as being an area where opinion comes into play : I am,and always will be, completely suspect of a person's claim to be a Christian when they are supporting a political platform that not only condones, but encourages the murder of pre-born babies. There's the dividing line. And there's the place where I feel I must support a candidate that openly and bravely stands against it, in spite of comparatively insignificant negative nuances of character.
Could Psalm 37:4 mean that if one delights in the Lord He will place His godly desires in this person’s heart so that His desires will be what this person’s heart desires? Either way, I think this perspective ends up having the same conclusion as Mike’s.
#19...sorry mike , but the govt is wrong on prohibiting christians from gathering together . GOD calls us to gather and worship HIM, even we can be distanced and alcohol clean us ,,,wear masks ..all these things are silly and will not help one bit . but we are to gather together
Question 8. Could be answered simply. In context, it is talking about the man Enoch from line of Seth. Not a book. As you yourself have stated in one of your videos, the canon started when the writers started to write by the Holy Spirit. Council was not deciding which books. See your friend and Melissa Dougherty's that explains the Nicene council.
I have heard psalm 37.4 is actually saying that God is putting desires in your heart, kind of like how He gives us a new heart with new desires that loves righteousness when we are born again. I feel like there is a N.T. verse that corresponds, but I don't recall it rn 😅 I'd love to know the thoughts of other believers on this idea/interpretation. Is it possible? Probable? Utterly untrue? I think it's worth looking into and pondering for sure.
I'd say we're born innocent but that nature of man in general is corrupt in that we have a natural inclination towards sin, the nature of man enjoys sin.
The comment about congress convening in the name of pagan gods- I really struggle here. I neither desire or feel that any kind of violence is what anyone should do but I find myself trying to find opportunities to speak out and stand up(perhaps too much) against these practices. This country was founded(in my opinion) as a calling from God to be an example of freedom and Liberty to the world. I feel that we are currently watching the great experiment crumble before us and it is so hard when there is nothing we can do to stop it. I’ve spent my time building my relationship with Christ, helping my family do that same, and preparing ourselves for a storm. I try to build relationships with my community and be a good example of a Christian but boy, it is a daily struggle not to get angry and start screaming from a street corner(exaggeration). I pray for the soldiers abroad, the people of this country, and for the future of this country itself. I hope the ship can right itself. In the meantime, I’ll do what I can in my home and my community
It's not clear, but that is the typical answer. There are a few other explanations as well, but that is the traditional explanation, even though both site Joseph.
Concerning question 10: Perhaps William Lane Craig is right, from his book, The Only Wise God, he writes: “is possible that God in his providence so arranged the world that those who never in fact hear the gospel are persons who would not respond if they did hear it. God brings the gospel to all those who he knows will respond to it if they hear it… No one who would respond if he heard it will be lost.”
Dude it doesn't matter what she looks like, if you start caressing & kissing her like you should be doing, the desire will automatically rise to the occasion. That's the way we're built. Turn the lights off if you feel the need to, but just start showing her attention like you should & I guarantee you'll find that you both feel MUCH better...
Of course, we have an obligation to stay attractive to each other. If the husband has authority over his wife's body, does he have the authority to ask her to lose weight and/or stay fit? And likewise, a wife to a husband. And not just physically but emotionally attractive as well.
Prayer is one of the greatest blessing we have. Jesus gave us the right to come before the Father with full faith that He will hear us, it just seems wasted on repetitious prayer. I think repetitious prayer takes away from the personal interaction of prayer. That moment in desperate prayer when you feel Him cover you, and the ones when you are so full of praise you can almost feel it flowing out to Him. As to the rosery beads, they really aren't much more than a counter, maybe she can make a list of friends, family, community, she can pray for and each bead can be the person place or thing on her prayer list until that becomes as natural for her as the repetition was in the past. And she might even feel the Lord draw nearer to her. Jesus loves to hear our heart whether its breaking or blossoming...
On re-baptism Hebrews 6:4-6 (KJV) 4 For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame. Would this be the answer ?
Seems to me about lying (I think this may also be a rabbinical tradition) that life-saving takes precedence over deceit. In other words, if the lie is directly related to preserving life, it is permissible. For example, during the Holocaust, many lies about people they were hiding, and in so doing, saved lives. Interestingly for those who aren’t comfortable with this, Corrie ten Boom and her sister differed on this point. Bessie would NOT lie, Corrie wasnt sure. Bessie was creative. She once told the Nazis that the Jews were under the table. This was actually true, as the trapdoor was under the rug under the table. It seems from what I’ve read that God preserved her in those instances and honored her convictions. (In later circumstance, Bessie did die in a camp, but not directly related to her conviction not to lie.)
So i would respecfully ad that we do need to pay attention to politics in that we need to not have our heads in the sand and think everything is okay. We need to watch out for our rights as in our rights to worship, for body autonomy, also the fact that our economy is being destroyed right now.
Gosh that question about the man not wanting to be his wife because of the weight gain really hurt my heart. Brother, I hope you can find in the scriptures how the Father sees his precious daughter.
The answer to the famous question: “What about the people that died before Christ?” can be found in 1 Peter 3:19-20. And after reading 1 Peter 3:19-20, go read John 13:36 and you will then be able to understand John 13:36.
The lying thing was interesting and very eye opening. Even when the woman sends the baby down the river to hide it from pharaoh, misleading can be good sometimes.
God's kingdom is not of this world, and as King of King's his kingship transcends worldly political concerns. Politics is about power but God's power is exercised through sacrifice.
I enjoy listening to these teachings, and I agree with almost everything I hear. However, I find it hard to follow through with a full video because, so much of the time, there is just too much "rambling" and unnecessary over-explaining of things before anything is actually discussed in reference to the subject at hand. Sometimes I am just tempted to scream, "get to the point already!!!"
Mike, I understand what you were saying about the man who’s wife has put on weight, and to an extent I agree with you. But, there’s always a but isn’t there lol, I was raised by my mom and grandmother and some other women in my family that were over weight. All my life they had health problems and could participate in activities because of their weight. Now that I’m grown I’m completely turned off by overweight women. I think there is more to it than saying the husband needs to overlook the fact that his wife is getting fat. I think there needs to be the discussion about women taking care of themselves and not allowing themselves to get overweight. That would be them sacrificing and loving their husbands just like you said the husband should sacrifice and love their wife.
@@rileyanderson7379 my friend’s wife has two kids. As soon as she recovered after the pregnancy she started working out, P90X type stuff, not just walking on a treadmill, that doesn’t work. She was back to her prepregnancy weight within a couple of months. She also doesn’t just sit around shoving food in her mouth all day. Not saying that everyone can bounce back as quickly, but to say you can’t just because you have kids is an excuse because there are plenty out there that have multiple kids and still eat healthy and find time to workout at home.
@Phelebas I don’t think so. There is such a thing as beauty and attractiveness. Even in the Bible over and over it talks about how beautiful a certain woman was, and it wasn’t talking about her “inner beauty”. Everyone always takes pity on the woman and thinks the man a jerk because he isn’t attracted to an overweight woman. They think the man should just get over it. Well, maybe the woman should stop eating as much and exercise a little bit. Just because you get married doesn’t mean you just let yourself go. Sure, you’re going to change over the years and get older and maybe put on a little weight. That’s normal. Obviously this guy is saying she put on her weight in the last year. Ok, she’s been shut in because of the virus, she hasn’t been doing much and she’s gained weight. He’s noticed because she put the weight on fast and she’s lost her attractiveness. I think the right answer is for him to support her but have a discussion about it and how he feels. Then the both of them together can start a workout routine and change their eating habits. She loses some weight, she’s attractive to him again and problem solved. We’re not talking about making her look like a Barbie doll.
@Phelebas I said and agree that as time goes on we change, no doubt. But you are completely wrong when you say that something beautiful is the “worlds measure”. God created beauty and like I said in the Bible it even points out beautiful women. And it doesn’t just say that one man was attracted to them, so you can’t say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It says they were beautiful to all men. That’s why Abraham told Sarah to lie and say she was his sister. It was because she was so beautiful. That’s not just a “worldly” standard.
