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Mike Winger idea 2021-11-12

Was the Flood Overkill?: In Genesis, God destroys the world saying that the world has become unholy, but He saves Noah. Why couldn't He just do something bad to the people instead of doing all of the work to start over after the flood?

Q&A question: Was the Flood Overkill?

Genesis Genesis
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-03

Are Works Required? (Sheep & Goats): Does John 5: 29 or the Parable of Sheep and Goats mean that Jesus taught we need works to be saved? It seems to align with the mid-acts dispensational view.

Q&A question: Are Works Required? (Sheep & Goats)

John 5 Jesus John 5
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-17

Surrendering to God when it’s Difficult: I'm double-minded and depressed. I want real salvation but have a hard time fully surrendering. Good works and prayer feel like pushing a boulder up a hill. Any advice?

Q&A question: Surrendering to God when it’s Difficult

salvation prayer
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 2022-01-28

Does Romans Teach Works for Salvation?: Does Romans 6: 22 preach salvation by works? John Piper claims that this verse suggests that at final salvation, our works coming from sanctification result in eternal life.

Q&A question: Does Romans Teach Works for Salvation?

John Piper Romans 6 John Piper salvation sanctification
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Staying in Fellowship While Working: I just moved to a new city, and I work every Sunday. How do I find a church family if I work every Sunday?

Q&A question: Staying in Fellowship While Working
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-11

Witnessing Well at Work: I've had some really good conversations with friends at work about being a Christian. What are some good tips for me to continue talking to them without it seeming like I'm pushing it on them?

Q&A question: Witnessing Well at Work

evangelism
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

About the Law, Works, & Salvation: I've watched both of your videos on the Old Testament law. I get that we don't need to keep the law, as we are now under grace, so how do I understand 1 Corinthians 6:9 which says adulterers won't inherit the Kingdom?

Q&A question: About the Law, Works, & Salvation

1 Corinthians 6 1 Corinthians 6:9 salvation 1 Corinthians 6 1 Corinthians 6:9
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

How to have More Self Control: You mentioned in a past session the issue of “becoming slaves to our desires” instead of "just doing the right things we don't feel like doing." Whether it’s reading Scripture, doing the housework, eating the right things, etc., I struggle with this daily, and my whole house is a disaster. Please, can you offer some advice on how to target this issue?

Q&A question: How to have More Self Control
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

Could a Gentile Become a Jew in the OT?: In the Old Testament, God worked with the Israelites. Could a Gentile become a Jew in the Old Testament and be saved?

Q&A question: Could a Gentile Become a Jew in the OT?

Israel
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

Should We Bring Back Crusades?: Do you think that churches should bring back Gospel crusades? As I was saved at one in the 70s. These days, no one wants to preach the Gospel, but rather, do community works.

Q&A question: Should We Bring Back Crusades?
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

Does John 6 Teach Faith as a Work?: I recently watched your Calvinism series and you didn't address John 6: 28-29 where Jesus calls belief "work.” I don't think it defeats Romans 3: 27. What do you think?

Q&A question: Does John 6 Teach Faith as a Work?

John 6 Romans 3 Jesus Calvinism John 6
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

Can Christians Work for Secular Businesses?: Should Christians work for businesses that include agendas promoting sin (like Disney)? It has a diverse product but sinful ideas are included. How do we make sure we’re not being unequally yoked in non-marital situations?

Q&A question: Can Christians Work for Secular Businesses?
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-20

Why is Transgender Surgery Wrong?: If Christian work is restorative: healing the sick, clothing the naked, etc. to create "foretastes" of Heaven, then why is transgender surgery wrong? Isn't that also restorative/fixing disorder?

Q&A question: Why is Transgender Surgery Wrong?

healing
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-03

Is it Helpful to Offer “Thoughts & Prayers”?: Following a tragedy, people will often say, “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected,” which is often followed by angry or mocking non-believer comments such as, “Your prayers clearly aren’t working. Do something that will actually help like changing the laws.” What are some proper, biblical ways to respond to that sort of position?

Q&A question: Is it Helpful to Offer “Thoughts & Prayers”?

prayer
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-17

Working for God Without Selfishness: How can I do work for God to receive a reward but not be seeking to put myself first, such as in Luke 22: 24-30?

Q&A question: Working for God Without Selfishness

Luke 22 Luke 22
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-24

Are there Sins we Really Can’t Help Doing?: How can I reconcile 1 Corinthians 10: 13 after decades of struggling with sloth, bad work ethic, sin at work, etc.? I’m praying for forgiveness, but was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I now see I can’t help it without meds.

Q&A question: Are there Sins we Really Can’t Help Doing?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-07-01

Navigating Marital Struggles: What should a Christian wife do if her husband doesn't want to work on their marriage, expects her to do almost everything when it comes to responsibilities, and doesn't provide enough for her needs?

Q&A question: Navigating Marital Struggles

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-01

Should I Correct my Christian Boss?: I work for a company that is owned by a professing Christian. He makes inappropriate jokes. I don't know if rebuking or correcting my boss is proper or not. How do I go about this?

Q&A question: Should I Correct my Christian Boss?
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-15

Is Fear of Hell a Valid Motivator?: Would a death bed conversion work if the main driving factor is the fear of Hell rather than choosing to trust God?

Q&A question: Is Fear of Hell a Valid Motivator?

hell
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

How Do We “Work Out Our Salvation?”: What does it mean to "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" in Philippians 2: 12?

Q&A question: How Do We “Work Out Our Salvation?”

salvation Philip Philippi
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

Is it Wrong to Handle Ungodly Items?: I work in a warehouse handling every item imaginable. How should I handle satanic/"magic" items? Should I refuse to handle such things?

Q&A question: Is it Wrong to Handle Ungodly Items?

Satan
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

Examples of Faith-Driven Works: What counts as “works”? Since faith without works is dead, what are some examples of works that a woman can do? Please help!

Q&A question: Examples of Faith-Driven Works
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-05

Distinguishing Obedience from Legalism: How can we walk in obedience to Christ without falling into a “works-based salvation” frame of mind?

Q&A question: Distinguishing Obedience from Legalism

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-02

Did Jesus Contradict Himself?: Why would Jesus instruct us to let our good works be seen by others (Matthew 5: 16) if He also instructed us to do our good works in secret (Matthew 6:1-4)? Am I misunderstanding something?

Q&A question: Did Jesus Contradict Himself?

Matthew 6:1-4 Matthew 5 Matthew Jesus Matthew 6:1-4 Matthew 5
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-30

Are Batchelor Parties Always Sinful?: I am attending a bachelor party and I have a Christian co-worker who said "Christians shouldn't go to bachelor parties." How would you response to this? All at the party profess to be Christians.

Q&A question: Are Batchelor Parties Always Sinful?
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-30

Am I Doing Enough in Marriage?: My wife works very hard, long hours. She frequently comes home exhausted and stressed. My job is fairly stress-free, and I work from home. I feel like I’m not doing enough for her. What should I do?

Q&A question: Am I Doing Enough in Marriage?

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-02

Should I Leave My Job if I’m Kept from Church?: Due to work, I’m not able to go to church. should I look for another job so I can maintain fellowship, or should I just continue with the job I have now?

Q&A question: Should I Leave My Job if I’m Kept from Church?
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-02

Why Do Two Peoples’ Prayers Yield Different Results?: Why do some people have a gift of healing that works when they pray for people, but I can’t do the same? If we are praying to the same God, why do two peoples’ prayers give different results?

Q&A question: Why Do Two Peoples’ Prayers Yield Different Results?

prayer healing
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-13

Ministering to LDS Members: I showed some LDS members your Book of Abraham video, but because they believe they heard from the Holy Spirit, biblical arguments haven’t worked. How can I show that they haven’t heard the Spirit?

Q&A question: Ministering to LDS Members

Abraham Mormonism
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-27

About the “Church of Christ”: Do you have any insight on Church of Christ doctrine? I have a friend I'm planning to open a dialogue with who is in the Church of Christ. I see works based salvation emphasized, but need help.

Q&A question: About the “Church of Christ”

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2023-02-17

Works-Based Salvation?: Does Matthew 7: 21 tell us that works are necessary to get saved?

Q&A question: Works-Based Salvation?

Matthew Matthew 7 salvation Matthew Matthew 7
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-03

Is Entire Sanctification Biblical?: Coming from a “2 works movement” (CHM), I’ve always heard 1 Thessalonians 5: 23 taught as calling people to a second work of Grace, or an experience of entire sanctification. What is Paul actually saying there?

Q&A question: Is Entire Sanctification Biblical?

sanctification
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-03

My Efforts & God’s Sovereignty: How much do my efforts influence situations when God is sovereign and in control? For example, my hard work vs. God blessing my business, improving my health to "extend" my life vs. God setting the number of my days, etc.

Q&A question: My Efforts & God’s Sovereignty

sovereignty of God
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-03

What is the “Harvest”?: What does the harvest refer to in Luke 10? I've always heard it talked about relating to evangelism, but a harvest implies that the work has already been done and you're able to get the fruit of your labor.

Q&A question: What is the “Harvest”?

Luke 10 angels Luke 10
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

How to “Work Out Our Salvation…”: What does it mean to "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling"? Is that a literal statement?

Q&A question: How to “Work Out Our Salvation…”

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-05

“Work Out” My Salvation??: What does it mean to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling"? Is that a literal statement?

Q&A question: “Work Out” My Salvation??

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-12

Are Miracles Unreliable?: If Satan and his workers can perform miracles to mislead people, why should I believe Christians when they tell me to look at miracles, or when Jesus says to look at His miracles?

Q&A question: Are Miracles Unreliable?

Jesus Satan miracles
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-26

Worshiping at Work: Divided Attention?: Is it bad to listen to worship music when you're working? I prefer it over secular music, but I also feel guilty for not giving it my full attention. Is this treating it as entertainment?

Q&A question: Worshiping at Work: Divided Attention?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-26

Disqualified from our Rewards?: Since sanctification is a work of the Holy Spirit, and we will never be fully sinless in this life, how do we not become disqualified from/lose rewards in Heaven (1 Corinthians 9: 27)?

Q&A question: Disqualified from our Rewards?

1 Corinthians 9 sanctification 1 Corinthians 9
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-01

How to Safely Study Demonic Works: I've been reading occult books to understand the worldview of a friend in the occult (books like Kybalion, Hermeticism, mediumship, etc.). Do you have any advice for reading these books without getting contaminated?

Q&A question: How to Safely Study Demonic Works

demons
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-15

Greater Works than Jesus?: In John 14: 12, Jesus said we would do even greater things than Him. That’s a tough pill to swallow since He died for our sins and created everything. How do I process Jesus’ statement?

Q&A question: Greater Works than Jesus?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-29

Recovering from Works Based Thinking: I left the Hebrew Israelite movement 3 years ago, and since then, I’ve been struggling with my walk. I know we have God’s grace, but I was so used to doing works that I feel lost now. Any suggestions?

Q&A question: Recovering from Works Based Thinking

Israel
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-17

When Apologists Make Mistakes: What do we do when apologists we trust are proven wrong or discredited by critics? Can we still trust them and their work?

Q&A question: When Apologists Make Mistakes
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Is “Allah” an Idol?: How do I explain to a "Palestinian Christian" that Allah is an idol and isn't God? My coworker claims to follow Jesus and doesn’t follow Mohammed but insists it is OK to call God “Allah” in her language.

Q&A question: Is “Allah” an Idol?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2024-02-16

Is Charity Meaningless Apart from the Church?: A pastor I listen to says that any community service/charity work that is not done through the Church or a Christian organization is meaningless to God. What are your thoughts on this?

Q&A question: Is Charity Meaningless Apart from the Church?

pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2024-04-05

Freedom from Addictions: How does one get set free from nicotine addiction when current medications do not work?

Q&A question: Freedom from Addictions

addiction
Mike Winger idea 2024-04-05

Determinism vs. Luck: If we don’t believe that God determines/causes everything, do we believe in some form of luck? For example, when you hit all green lights on your way to work: “Man that was good luck!” Or when you stub your toe: “That was bad luck.”

Q&A question: Determinism vs. Luck
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-17

Standing Firm for Christ at Work: My work environment is very vulgar and toxic. It's "easier" for me to blend in and not honor Christ with my language and attitude. How can I have more confidence and not give in?

Q&A question: Standing Firm for Christ at Work
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