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Mike Winger idea 2023-04-07

About Theistic Evolution: Can you explain your understanding of Theistic Evolution? I saw a video by InspiringPhilosophy and have a hard time accepting this viewpoint.

Q&A question: About Theistic Evolution

Philo evolution
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

Did Adam Know Right from Wrong?: I was talking to an atheist and they asked, “If Adam had not yet eaten of the tree of knowledge, therefore not knowing disobedience, how can God hold him accountable and judge him for it?”

Q&A question: Did Adam Know Right from Wrong?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-12

Can Non-Believers Come to Church to Observe?: Are there any good rules of thumb for atheists attending a church service for the purposes of learning? Assuming they have no intention of conversion, is this considered rude or invasive?

Q&A question: Can Non-Believers Come to Church to Observe?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-12

Was YHWH a “Storm god”?: I have been hearing atheists & Muslims saying our God YHWH was originally a storm god. Has this been proven archeologically? Any implications on our faith? Any thoughts on that?

Q&A question: Was YHWH a “Storm god”?

atheism Islam
Mike Winger idea 2023-08-18

God Didn’t Reveal Himself?: What do you tell an atheist who says he looked for God and God didn't reveal Himself to him? And in general, what do you make of the argument of nonresistant non-believers?

Q&A question: God Didn’t Reveal Himself?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Reaching Atheist Children: I'm a new Christian from Islam. My son & daughter are like Richard Dawkins (atheist). What do you think would be the best way to give them the Gospel, short but clear?

Q&A question: Reaching Atheist Children

atheism Islam Richard Dawkins
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Was Jesus’ Death Truly Sacrificial?: What is the biblical nature of sacrifice? An atheist asked me how Christ's death & resurrection is truly a sacrifice if God is infinite. How do I best explain Jesus' sacrifice?

Q&A question: Was Jesus’ Death Truly Sacrificial?

Jesus resurrection atheism
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-16

How to Put Faith in Christ: As an atheist who would like to believe in God, goes to church, and has read the Gospel, what steps do I take to believe?

Q&A question: How to Put Faith in Christ

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2024-01-26

The Divine Council Theory: I heard you once say you didn't agree with Michael Heiser's views on the Divine Council. What part of it do you not agree with?

Q&A question: The Divine Council Theory

Michael Heiser
Mike Winger idea 2024-06-28

Winger says a wife co-teaching an adult Sunday school Bible study IS an elder-type role and would be wrong under his complementarian view. However, co-teaching a topical class (like parenting) is NOT eldership and he'd be fine with it. He warns against creating Pharisaic rules but draws the line at verse-by-verse Bible teaching.

Bonus Q after viewer watched WIM series: Is a woman helping her husband teach a co-ed adult Sunday school class an elder-type role?

1 Timothy 2:12 women in ministry complementarianism egalitarianism
Mike Winger idea 2024-07-05

Taking On an Atheist’s Challenge: Can you please respond to Holy Koolaid’s video alleging various Bible contradictions and problems with Christianity? Did Jesus Himself undermine Christianity?

Q&A question: Taking On an Atheist’s Challenge

Jesus atheism
Mike Winger idea 2024-07-12

Unnecessary Body Parts = Evolution?: I have a coworker that is an atheist. He said that there are parts of our bodies that are not necessary and that might prove evolution rather than a Creator. Any thoughts?

Q&A question: Unnecessary Body Parts = Evolution?

atheism evolution
Mike Winger idea 2024-07-12

Bible = Pure Fiction?: As a Christian, what is an appropriate answer to an atheist claiming that the Bible is pure fiction?

Q&A question: Bible = Pure Fiction?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

Are Atheists Gullible?: Why do I say that atheists tend to be gullible?

Q&A question: Are Atheists Gullible?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

Rapture: Do We Have a Choice?: Assuming a rapture, are we irresistibly taken, or is it a choice to leave with Him? I ask irrespective of Calvinistic irresistible grace. Luke 17: 31-36 seems to indicate both.

Q&A question: Rapture: Do We Have a Choice?

rapture Calvinism
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

The Multiple Beings of Polytheistic Religions: If God is one being and three persons (one “WHAT” and three “WHOs,” what would two beings of gods look like in false religions? How would those beings be differentiated in a way that the Trinity is not?

Q&A question: The Multiple Beings of Polytheistic Religions

Trinity
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

About Natural Selection: Regarding natural selection, I recently had a class on that topic in college and was a bit confused on how we, as Christians, should approach that topic with others.

Q&A question: About Natural Selection

Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

No Persecution = No Godliness?: 2 Tim 3: 12 says, “All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” I’m not being persecuted. Does this mean I’m not living a godly life?

Q&A question: No Persecution = No Godliness?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

King Nebuchadnezzar – Saved?: I was wondering your thoughts on King Nebuchadnezzar. Do you think he was saved, based on Daniel 4?

Q&A question: King Nebuchadnezzar – Saved?

Daniel Daniel 4 Nebuchadnezzar Daniel Daniel 4
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

Does Satan Always Need God’s Permission?: Does Satan have to come to God any time he messes with us? I have a friend using Job as proof that Satan needs permission to mess with us, too.

Q&A question: Does Satan Always Need God’s Permission?

Satan
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

Jesus Calling Out for Elijah?: On the cross, why did the Jewish people think Jesus was calling out for Elijah (Matthew 27: 47)?

Q&A question: Jesus Calling Out for Elijah?

Matthew Matthew 27 Jesus Elijah Matthew
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

Staying Encouraged in Today’s Culture: How do you stay encouraged in today’s culture? The culture is so discouraging. I sometimes feel like a failure because other Christians seem to “have it all together.” Also, how can we pray for you?

Q&A question: Staying Encouraged in Today’s Culture

Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

How You Can Be Blameless: How do you become blameless before God (Philippians 2: 15-18)?

Q&A question: How You Can Be Blameless

Philip Philippi
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-04

Bonus Prayer Request.Please pray for my cousin’s 3 grandchildren. A car wreck on Friday has left one paralyzed and 2 in still in the ICU. One has had 7 surgeries so far. They are all under age 12.

Q&A question

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Mike Winger idea 2025-01-10

Was Jesus Tempted with Unbelief?: As a former atheist, the verse in Hebrews 4: 15 comforts and confuses me; how could the Son of Man be tempted with unbelief in Himself?

Q&A question: Was Jesus Tempted with Unbelief?

Hebrews 4 Jesus atheism Hebrews 4
Mike Winger idea 2025-05-09

Why Doesn’t God Save Everyone?: My brother is an atheist and says he wouldn’t follow a God that he knows is real, who knowingly creates people who will reject Him and go to Hell, despite having power to save everyone. It’s hard to reason. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Why Doesn’t God Save Everyone?

atheism hell
Mike Winger idea 2025-07-18

Why is Open Theism Unbiblical?: I know in the past you have been against Open Theism. Why is the idea of a non-completely settled future unbiblical? I lean toward Open Theism due to God’s freedom.

Q&A question: Why is Open Theism Unbiblical?

Mike Winger idea 2025-10-03

Street Healings: Are They Real?: Are street healings real? Christians pray for strangers who report relief from pain and various illnesses. But atheist Derren Brown has produced similar results. Are these miracles or psychological effects?

Q&A question: Street Healings: Are They Real?

Derren Brown miracles atheism
Mike Winger idea 2025-10-10

500 Witnesses: Verifiable?: I’ve got a question regarding the reliability of the 500 Witnesses source. Atheists say that we have no way to verify that the number Paul gives is accurate. How would you answer this?

Q&A question: 500 Witnesses: Verifiable?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2025-12-12

The Minimum to Be Saved?: What's the minimum one must believe to be saved? Romans 10:9? But anything else? What about polytheists who believe it? Or if someone said, "Yes, Lord Jesus died and rose, but His death wasn't for our sin"?

Q&A question: The Minimum to Be Saved?

Romans 10 Romans 10:9 Jesus Romans 10 Romans 10:9
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Dr Bart Airman

Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Luke's Gospel

Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Does Mark Intend Us To Think of Jesus as Expecting Betrayal

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Mark 14

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Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Could Jesus Have Said More Stuff

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Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Everyone Mocking Jesus

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Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Luke Says about the Mockery Jesus Experienced

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Mark Shows Jesus Did Have a Large Following from Galilee

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

.Women Who Follow Jesus from the Cross to the Tomb

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

The Cry of Dereliction

Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Luke the Gospel of Luke

Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Statements about Jesus between Mark and Luke

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Mark 14 38

Mark 14 Mark 14
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

Psalm 22

Psalm 22 Psalm 22
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

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Psalm 22 Psalm 22
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-12

The New Bible Thinker Website

Mike Winger idea 2022-08-08

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Mike Winger idea 2022-08-08

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Mike Winger idea 2022-08-08

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Mike Winger idea 2022-08-08

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