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Mike Winger idea 2021-06-18

Comparing Bible Verses – The Ark: How can you explain Isaiah 66: 22-23 to be understood, alongside Revelation 11: 19 (the 10 words are in the ark currently), if Colossians 2: 16 speaks of the weekly Sabbath being abolished?

Q&A question: Comparing Bible Verses – The Ark

Isaiah revelation Isaiah revelation
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-25

When is Kissing Sinful?: Is all kinds of romantic kissing outside of marriage a sin? Could a Christian actor/actress do a kissing scene?

Q&A question: When is Kissing Sinful?

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-16

Private Convos w/Pilate and the Resurrection: In John 18 from verse 33, Jesus & Pilate share private conversations inside his residence without any of Jesus’ followers being present. How would the disciples know what was said? Did He tell his disciples post resurrection, proving that the resurrection is TRUE?

Q&A question: Private Convos w/Pilate and the Resurrection

John 18 Jesus resurrection Pilate
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-16

About Adoption Outside of Marriage: Is it biblically wrong to adopt a child before marriage when you know you want to marry? And what about adopting a child if you don't intend to marry?

Q&A question: About Adoption Outside of Marriage

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-06

Did Jesus Consider the OT to be Scripture?: You said in a past Q&A session that Jude references Enoch, and your best explanation is that it's just to make a point, not to say that Enoch is canon or inerrant. But that's also my conclusion about when Jesus refers to the Old Testament. Isn’t it the same for when Jesus refers to the Old Testament?

Q&A question: Did Jesus Consider the OT to be Scripture?

Jesus Enoch
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-07

How can I Better Support my Pastor?: Aside from tithing and prayer, what are good ways to support my pastor? Would it be weird to send an email each week thanking him for the sermon? I have a social disorder, so I’m always unsure.

Q&A question: How can I Better Support my Pastor?

prayer tithing pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-03

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?

Q&A question: Can We Love Truth More than God?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-10

Biblical Dating Advice: What things should a high school student consider while deciding if or how to date a godly woman?

Q&A question: Biblical Dating Advice

dating and relationships
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

Advice - Tough Marriage/Divorce Situation: Regarding divorce, you mentioned that verbal/emotional abuse is only a valid justification when it is extreme. How do we think biblically about what God would consider to be extreme? I'm finding it hard not to doubt my own perceptions, but my husband is in complete denial. Also, where the husband has essentially separated from the wife within the marriage, is it still not permissible to remarry?

Q&A question: Advice - Tough Marriage/Divorce Situation

marriage justification divorce
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

Is There a Contradiction?: The Synoptics seem to indicate that the Feeding of 5,000 took place on the Sea of Galilee's West side (Mark 6:30-56), but it seems to take place on the East side in John 6. How do we resolve this?

Q&A question: Is There a Contradiction?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-10-15

Is “Deliverance” / Demon Casting Biblical?: I'm wondering about your thoughts on deliverance. Would you consider calling and identifying demons biblical, or is it not?

Q&A question: Is “Deliverance” / Demon Casting Biblical?

demons
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

About “Leaven,” Destruction, & Revelation: Any thoughts on using Matthew 13: 33 to prove that people inside the faithful church will try to destroy it (saying that yeast is bad and the woman Jesus referred to is the same as in Revelation)?

Q&A question: About “Leaven,” Destruction, & Revelation

revelation Matthew Matthew 13 Jesus revelation Matthew
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

Are Prayers from Books Spells?: Could prayers from prayer books be considered spells?

Q&A question: Are Prayers from Books Spells?

prayer
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-12

About Judgment, Sinners, & New Jerusalem: After the Great White Throne judgment and the Second Death (Revelation 21: 10), where do the sinners come from that are kept outside the New Jerusalem (Revelation 22: 15)?

Q&A question: About Judgment, Sinners, & New Jerusalem

revelation Revelation 21 revelation Revelation 21
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-12

When a Spouse is Unrepentant: How should we approach a situation where one spouse is doing something potentially harmful to the health of the family, yet won't quit? Ex: vaping inside of the home.

Q&A question: When a Spouse is Unrepentant

repentance
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-10

How Does God Speak to Us?: How does God communicate to us outside of the Bible? Does He speak through mediums like words, numbers, coincidences, etc.?

Q&A question: How Does God Speak to Us?
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-14

Does the P. of Talents demand Physical Work?: My preacher uses the Parable of Talents to say we must go out to do work for the Lord. I have chronic illness and I don't have energy for stuff outside of my family. Does this mean I waste my talents?

Q&A question: Does the P. of Talents demand Physical Work?

suffering
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-14

Legal, but Is It Moral / Biblical?: In bodybuilding, the usage of performance enhancing drugs are not illegal and are used by higher level competitors. As a Christian, would those drugs be considered sinful to utilize as a tool to be competitive in the pro league?

Q&A question: Legal, but Is It Moral / Biblical?
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-28

Judging & Correcting Non-Believers: Are we supposed to judge those outside of the Church, and do we have any right to control/direct what they do (Romans 1: 32; 1 Corinthians 5: 12)?

Q&A question: Judging & Correcting Non-Believers

1 Corinthians 5 Romans 1 1 Corinthians 5 Romans 1
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Which OT Teachings are for Us Today?: How are some biblical teachings like hair length considered cultural and specific only to ancient times, when other things apply even today, like homosexuality?

Q&A question: Which OT Teachings are for Us Today?

homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-04

Is Modalism Heresy?: Why is modalism considered such heresy? I think it’s incorrect, but many people question the very salvation of those who hold to this doctrine. How vital to salvation is the correct understanding of the Trinity?

Q&A question: Is Modalism Heresy?

Trinity salvation heresy
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-04

Explaining a Confusing Passage of Scripture: Is the man in Matthew 22: 11-13 thrown out for not doing good works, considering Revelation 19:8?

Q&A question: Explaining a Confusing Passage of Scripture

revelation Matthew Revelation 19 revelation Matthew Revelation 19
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-04

Help for Overcoming Pride: I struggle with pride. I hate that. Even with a past as filthy as mine that I’ve been forgiven for, I still catch myself looking at other people sideways. How can I be more loving?

Q&A question: Help for Overcoming Pride
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

How to Honor our Leaders: How do we actually honor leaders that we find personally dishonorable? Some find President Trump dishonorable, and some find President Biden dishonorable. What does honoring them actually entail?

Q&A question: How to Honor our Leaders
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-01

About 1 Cor. 5 & Banning Abortion: Does 1 Corinthians 5: 12-13 mean we shouldn't pass laws to ban abortion for "outsiders"?

Q&A question: About 1 Cor. 5 & Banning Abortion

1 Corinthians 5 1 Corinthians 5 abortion
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

About “The Last Reformation”: Have you heard of a movement called The Last Reformation, started by Torben Sondergaard in Denmark? Now he’s based in the U.S., but it has grown worldwide. Would you consider it a cult?

Q&A question: About “The Last Reformation”
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-15

How was Solomon Wise since he Turned Away?: How was Solomon considered to be the wisest man on Earth and yet he, too, turns away from God in his old age? He also doesn't seem to recognize his sinful ways. He doesn't even ask God to relent.

Q&A question: How was Solomon Wise since he Turned Away?

Solomon
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

Can we Trust what Moses Wrote?: Besides simply “the Bible says so” and biblical figures certifying them, how do we trust revelations that what Moses wrote of others’ lives and/or words (all of Genesis) are things those people actually said/happened?

Q&A question: Can we Trust what Moses Wrote?

Genesis revelation Moses Genesis revelation
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-13

Should Mormons Celebrate Christmas and Easter?: As a Mormon, since you'd consider us non-Christian, should we be allowed to celebrate Christmas or Easter?

Q&A question: Should Mormons Celebrate Christmas and Easter?

Mormonism
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-20

Help Understanding Gossip: I’ve been confused about what type of talk is considered “gossip.” I don’t want to be doing it, but sometimes it’s hard for me to tell if it’s gossip or not. How do I tell what is and isn’t gossip?

Q&A question: Help Understanding Gossip
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-20

Wisdom in Applying for Ministry Jobs: I'm pursuing a degree in religion, and considering looking for ministry jobs. Is it right of me to apply for ministry jobs I might not be qualified for and trust the church to make a good decision?

Q&A question: Wisdom in Applying for Ministry Jobs
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-03

How to Biblically Choose Who to Date?: How should mental health issues affect dating for Christians (both one's own issues and a spouse candidate's potential issues)? Overall, what things should be considered when choosing to start dating?

Q&A question: How to Biblically Choose Who to Date?

dating and relationships anxiety and mental health
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-03

Can we Only Have Belief through the Spirit?: “Only by the Spirit can one believe” … Can this be considered gaslighting unbelievers and a way of compensating for a lack of enough evidence? Please help my pain, I'm struggling.

Q&A question: Can we Only Have Belief through the Spirit?

evangelism apologetics
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-17

Can we be Refilled with the Spirit?: Is it unbiblical to ask for a "refilling of the Holy Spirit"? Don't we already have Him living inside us? I hear this a lot at my church, and I don't know what to think of it.

Q&A question: Can we be Refilled with the Spirit?

Holy Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

Are Only Jesus’ Words Authoritative?: Can we only use Jesus' words and not the rest of the Bible? Does Jesus teach against homosexuality? My friend claims that he isn't against it and she doesn't consider Paul's letters authoritative.

Q&A question: Are Only Jesus’ Words Authoritative?

Jesus homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-19

Why was Tamar a “Disgraced Woman”?: Why was Tamar in 2 Samuel considered “a disgraced woman” after being raped by her half-brother, Amnon?

Q&A question: Why was Tamar a “Disgraced Woman”?

Samuel Amnon Tamar
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-02

Why did God Send Jacob to Egypt?: In Genesis 12: 10, Abraham goes to Egypt. That decision is considered by many as disobedience to God. If going to Egypt is related to a bad decision, why is it that later, God sent Jacob to Egypt?

Q&A question: Why did God Send Jacob to Egypt?

Genesis Genesis 12 Abraham Jacob Genesis
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-16

How Much Should we Desire Marriage?: How fervently should I pray for the possibility of marriage being included in God’s will for my life? It has always felt pointless considering that it's likely God may not ever give it in my life.

Q&A question: How Much Should we Desire Marriage?

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-02

Biblical Hair Length of Movie Characters?: In Lord of the Rings, would you consider the hair length too long for some characters, such as Aragorn or Legolas? How do I apply 1 Corinthians 11 when designing characters for my own projects?

Q&A question: Biblical Hair Length of Movie Characters?

1 Corinthians 11 1 Corinthians 11
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-02

Did God Rest for More than 1 Day?: In the beginning of Genesis, it says God rested on day 7, but considering no creation happens beyond day 7, didn't He technically rest for more than 1 day, or am I misunderstanding something? Also, is it possible to ask you to pray for me? I'm getting baptized on Sunday and I hope my unsaved friends and family turn to Christ when they watch.

Q&A question: Did God Rest for More than 1 Day?

Genesis baptism creation Genesis
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?: My church requires all employees to give to the church (in general; any amount is fine). They pulled me aside to ask why I haven’t been giving, and when I told them I was, but that I felt better giving anonymously in the offering plate rather than having a record attached to my name, they told me it needed to be tracked. Am I wrong for feeling weird about this, or are they?

Q&A question: Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?

tithing generosity
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-13

When Were the Apostles Saved?: When were the Apostles saved? They didn't have the full knowledge of what Jesus was doing until His appearance after His resurrection. Could they be considered "saved" before Pentecost?

Q&A question: When Were the Apostles Saved?

Jesus resurrection Apostles
Mike Winger idea 2023-02-17

About the Septuagint & Masoretic Text: Is the Greek LXX (Septuagint) considered a flawed copy? The genealogy of Shem adds hundreds of years which is quite significant. Is the Masoretic Text inerrant, or am I misunderstanding inerrancy?

Q&A question: About the Septuagint & Masoretic Text

biblical inerrancy
Mike Winger idea 2023-02-17

Dancing as a Form of Worship?: Is dancing allowed in church? Can it be considered worship?

Q&A question: Dancing as a Form of Worship?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-07

Holy Week Reflections: With Easter coming up, what is something that we might overlook but shouldn’t, considering that celebrating Easter might just become a yearly habit or tradition to people?

Q&A question: Holy Week Reflections
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

About Foul Language: What makes language foul? Is it the words themselves, or the context? Like if I use a word in a friendly way, is it still considered foul language?

Q&A question: About Foul Language

hermeneutics
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-05

Why is Bible Reading Important?: How is it important to read our Bibles outside of the church setting? And is there scripture to back this up? Why is it important to you to read your Bible?

Q&A question: Why is Bible Reading Important?
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 2023-05-26

Can We Go Outside of Scripture for Context?: I've heard 1 Corinthians 4:6 used to say not to go "outside" of scripture (e.g., learning history to help interpret biblical context). Your thoughts?

Q&A question: Can We Go Outside of Scripture for Context?

hermeneutics
Mike Winger idea 2023-08-18

Leading with Proper Wisdom: In light of 1 Corinthians 3: 18, how can I lead others spiritually with wisdom without considering myself to be wise?

Q&A question: Leading with Proper Wisdom

1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 3
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