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Mike Winger idea 2021-05-14

The Salvation Army replacing water baptism with wearing a uniform and not practicing communion is a serious mistake — baptism and communion are commanded by Jesus, not optional denominational choices.

Q2: Can the Salvation Army replace baptism with a uniform?

Jesus salvation baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-14

God's impartiality doesn't mean equal circumstances — disabilities, poverty, and wealth may serve God's glory rather than being about what people deserve. Jesus healed the man born blind "for the glory of God," not as punishment for sin.

Q3: How is God impartial when people have such different lives?

John 9 Jesus John 9
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-16

About John the Baptizer/Baptist’s Salvation: Was John the Baptizer born saved? Luke 1: 15 says he would be filled with the Holy Spirit "even from his mother's womb.”

Q&A question: About John the Baptizer/Baptist’s Salvation

salvation baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

About John the Baptist being Jesus’ Cousin: Is it a big deal that John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin? I haven't heard this talked about much; wouldn't that mean that they knew each other when they were kids/before their ministries?

Q&A question: About John the Baptist being Jesus’ Cousin

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Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

Advice for the Timing of Baptism: I recently converted to Christianity. Our church does baptisms once a year, but my husband has Covid and can't attend. I want him to be there, but I also want to get baptized ASAP. What should I do?

Q&A question: Advice for the Timing of Baptism

marriage baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

How to Glorify God as an Artist: I like to draw and write fiction in my spare time, and I want to glorify God as best I can doing this. Is there anything I should do or avoid doing as a Christian artist?

Q&A question: How to Glorify God as an Artist
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-15

About Vaccines & Aborted Fetal Tissue: What are your thought on vaccines using aborted fetal cell lines for development? I’m about to lose my job at big MN clinic if I don’t get the vaccine and struggle with this issue.

Q&A question: About Vaccines & Aborted Fetal Tissue
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-15

About being Satisfied in God: How can you know that you are satisfied in God? How does it manifest practically? Does doing Christian things mean I'm satisfied in God? Can’t I do Christian stuff and still not be satisfied in Him?

Q&A question: About being Satisfied in God
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

Should a Protestant Marry a Catholic?: What do I do if I'm thinking about marrying a Catholic girl, myself being Protestant? She has no problems with my faith but wants our sons baptized, since she and her whole family is Catholic.

Q&A question: Should a Protestant Marry a Catholic?

Roman Catholicism baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-05

Is Baptism Required?: Why does the Bible sound like baptism is required for salvation in some places (eg. Mark 16: 16)? Does Acts 1:5 answer what KIND of baptism IS required (Holy Spirit baptism)? And what did Jesus mean by “to fulfill righteousness”?

Q&A question: Is Baptism Required?

Mark 16 Acts 1 Jesus salvation baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-12

About Jews, Prophecy, & Baptism: Did the Jews (ex. Nicodemus) understand the prophecies of a future cleansing as involving literal water (ex. Ezekiel 36: 25-27)? A colleague thinks so (she believes baptism is necessary for salvation).

Q&A question: About Jews, Prophecy, & Baptism

Ezekiel salvation baptism prophecy
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-03

Biblical Counsel for Self-Harming Habits: I’ve been struggling for years with self-harm and am looking for biblical advice. I'm Baptist and believe we go through hard times, but I am just looking for advice!

Q&A question: Biblical Counsel for Self-Harming Habits
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-14

When to be Re-Baptized: If I lacked repentance at the time of my baptism years ago as a teen, should I be rebaptized now as an adult? This past year I've experienced true, heart-felt repentance and now I just want to obey.

Q&A question: When to be Re-Baptized

repentance baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

Can Christians Marry Non-Christians?: Would you recommend marrying someone of a different religion? Say, Seventh Day Adventist, for example?

Q&A question: Can Christians Marry Non-Christians?
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

Should I Get Re-Baptized?: If I was baptized as a teen and "messed up" a bunch, even not going to church as I should, should I get re-baptized after "coming to my senses" and trying to live for God again?

Q&A question: Should I Get Re-Baptized?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-01

Spiritual vs. Political Progressivism: Isn't Progressive Christianity simply the outcome of forcing progressive/leftist ideology onto Christianity? Should we even make the distinction between politically & religiously progressive beliefs?

Q&A question: Spiritual vs. Political Progressivism

progressive Christianity
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-01

Catholic vs. SDA School for Children?: Would it be better to send my children to a Catholic School or a 7th Day Adventist school? We are looking to take our children out of public schools, and these are the two options available to us.

Q&A question: Catholic vs. SDA School for Children?

Roman Catholicism
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-15

About Anglo/British Israelism: What are your thoughts on Anglo-Israelism or British Israelism? It is the belief that America and the British commonwealth are physical descendants of Israel.

Q&A question: About Anglo/British Israelism

Israel
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

What is a “Clear Conscience” Before God?: I'm getting baptized soon, and one of the questions my church asks is basically, “Do you promise to follow God with a clear conscience?” I deal with a condemning conscience. Would this break the promise?

Q&A question: What is a “Clear Conscience” Before God?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

About the Samaritans Receiving the Spirit: How were the Samaritans in Acts 8: 14-17 baptized in the name of Jesus, but only received the Holy Spirt when Peter and John came?

Q&A question: About the Samaritans Receiving the Spirit

Acts 8 Peter Acts 8 Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

Is Baptism Purely Symbolic?: Is baptism just a symbolic representation of our faith, or does it have a deeper value?

Q&A question: Is Baptism Purely Symbolic?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

About Following our Conscience: I Grew up in a KJVO (King James Version Only) Independent Fundamental Baptist church. I have thought about reading the NKJV, but my conscience feels like this is wrong. Does Romans 14 mean I must defer to my conscience in this situation?

Q&A question: About Following our Conscience

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Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

About Fossils, Evolution, & the Gap Theory: What are your thoughts regarding humanoid fossils which scientists claim are part our human evolution? Are they people from Noah’s time, offspring of angels, or part of the Gap Theory?

Q&A question: About Fossils, Evolution, & the Gap Theory

evolution angels
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-05

Should we be Baptized while Having Doubts?: People encourage me to get baptized ASAP (Acts 22: 16), but I struggle with serious psychological doubts. Should I disregard my doubts and get baptized? Can I take more time?

Q&A question: Should we be Baptized while Having Doubts?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-13

Is Being Baptized in a Special Location More “Spiritual”?: Is it wrong to think being baptized in the Jordan River could be special?

Q&A question: Is Being Baptized in a Special Location More “Spiritual”?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-16

A Family Attending Different Churches: Is it okay to go to different churches while being under the same household? My family goes to a Pentecostal church, but I prefer a Baptist one.

Q&A question: A Family Attending Different Churches
Mike Winger idea 2022-10-21

Why didn’t JTB’s Followers just Follow Jesus?: Why did John the Baptist still have disciples after he clearly pointed out Jesus? Shouldn't they have followed Jesus?

Q&A question: Why didn’t JTB’s Followers just Follow Jesus?

John the Baptist Jesus John the Baptist
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 2022-12-09

Has Jesus Always Been God?: Our pastor said on Sunday that Jesus wasn’t God here on Earth until the baptism of John and descending of the Holy Spirit. It sounded really bad to my ears. Can you comment, please?

Q&A question: Has Jesus Always Been God?

Jesus baptism pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-07

Who Can Baptize People?: Can anyone baptize? Or must one be a pastor?

Q&A question: Who Can Baptize People?

baptism pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

Is Nepotism Sinful?: Is nepotism a sin? My church was founded by my grandpa, my dad is the senior pastor, and my brother is a youth leader. I do believe they legitimately earned these roles, but others at my church don’t.

Q&A question: Is Nepotism Sinful?

pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-12

Is God Egotistical?: Isn’t it egotistical for God to ask us to worship Him?

Q&A question: Is God Egotistical?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-09

Baptized Believer, but Not Indwelled?: Acts 8: 16 says that believers in Samaria were baptized but hadn’t yet received the Spirit. Can one believe and be baptized without receiving the Spirit?

Q&A question: Baptized Believer, but Not Indwelled?

Acts 8 Acts 8 baptism
Mike Winger idea 2023-07-21

Why Didn’t Jesus Baptize?: Why didn’t Jesus water baptize anyone Himself (John 4:2)?

Q&A question: Why Didn’t Jesus Baptize?

John 4 John 4 Jesus baptism
Mike Winger idea 2023-08-18

Are Our Souls Truly Immortal?: I was raised in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and they say that the belief in an immortal/immaterial soul is Pagan in origin and has no basis in the Bible. Is this true?

Q&A question: Are Our Souls Truly Immortal?
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-01

Attending Catholic Ceremonies?: Can Christians go to Catholic weddings, funerals, and baptisms?

Q&A question: Attending Catholic Ceremonies?

Roman Catholicism baptism
Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?: What happens to autistic people or mentally disabled people? Do they go to Heaven?

Q&A question: Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?

heaven
Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance: Do you have the Holy Spirit if you haven't been baptized with Him? I don't feel/believe like I do. I can't hear His voice.

Q&A question: Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Honoring God & Each Other in Marital Intimacy: Does a wife have to do everything her husband wishes in the bedroom? I feel so uncomfortable doing oral acts, but he says it’s the only thing that satisfies him. I feel guilty. We both are believers.

Q&A question: Honoring God & Each Other in Marital Intimacy

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Is God a Biased Hypocrite?: Aren't we saved when we do our best to live Godly lives? Otherwise, God is a biased hypocrite who plays favoritism. We're to be perfect as He is! Other logic is a fallacy, thus false teaching.

Q&A question: Is God a Biased Hypocrite?
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-29

Three Dippings during Baptism?: What are your thoughts on “Trine Immersion” during baptism, specifically three dippings? Is it justified in Matthew 28: 19?

Q&A question: Three Dippings during Baptism?

Matthew Matthew 28 baptism Matthew Matthew 28
Mike Winger idea 2024-02-23

Different Views on Communion: Have you considered differing views on communion? I’ve just recently learned there are more than just the typical Baptist, Lutheran, and Catholic views. Some believe in Real Presence in spirit, not corporeal.

Q&A question: Different Views on Communion

Roman Catholicism communion
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-03

Why Doesn’t God Just Satisfy Skeptics’ Doubts?: How would you answer someone who says, “If there is a God, He knows what evidence I would need to believe and has not given it to me” and seems to genuinely mean it, not mocking/scoffing?

Q&A question: Why Doesn’t God Just Satisfy Skeptics’ Doubts?

apologetics doubt and faith
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-31

Did Jesus Baptize?: Considering John 3: 22 and 4:2, did Jesus Himself baptize others, or not? A Mormon brought this up to me, and the only thing I could think of was that John 3: 22 wasn’t actually saying Jesus baptized, perhaps only that He oversaw the baptisms. Any insight?

Q&A question: Did Jesus Baptize?

John 3 Jesus baptism Mormonism
Mike Winger idea 2024-07-05

Can we still Glean from Reckless Charismatism?: I learned that Bethel's prophecy teachings and those of Storms, Wimber, Deere, Randolph, etc. trace back to scandalous Kansas City prophets. Should all be ignored, or can the chaff be separated?

Q&A question: Can we still Glean from Reckless Charismatism?

prophecy Bethel Church
Mike Winger idea 2024-12-13

Baptized in the Name of Jesus Only?: Why were people baptized in Jesus’ name in the book of Acts? I was challenged by this question and can’t figure it out.

Q&A question: Baptized in the Name of Jesus Only?

Jesus baptism
Mike Winger idea 2024-12-27

Are our Souls Immortal?: Seventh-day Adventism claims that belief in an immortal soul comes from Paganism and leads to occult spiritualism (like necromancy and belief in ghosts). Is this biblical?

Q&A question: Are our Souls Immortal?

occult
Mike Winger idea 2025-02-07

Should I Be Rebaptized?: I fell out of the faith years ago and recently came back and feel like I should get baptized again. Is there anything for or against this in the Bible?

Q&A question: Should I Be Rebaptized?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2025-02-07

Is Baptismal Regeneration Heresy?: Is believing that baptism is for the remission of sins based on Acts 2: 38 heresy? Is someone who was thusly baptized then not saved?

Q&A question: Is Baptismal Regeneration Heresy?

Acts 2 Acts 2 baptism heresy
Mike Winger idea 2025-05-30

“Buried with Him in Baptism”: Can you help me understand Colossians 2: 12? Is this water baptism? Which baptism is it?

Q&A question: “Buried with Him in Baptism”

baptism
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