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Mike Winger idea 2021-01-18

Mark 13:5-13 lists things that are NOT signs of Jesus's second coming — wars, earthquakes, pandemics, famines. Jesus is expressly warning against premature messianic expectations, but Christians consistently misuse these verses as signs.

Introduction to Mark 13:1-13 on things that are NOT signs of the end

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Mike Winger idea 2021-01-18

Verses 5-13 are a list of NON-SIGNS: false messiahs, wars, earthquakes, famines, persecution — Jesus explicitly says "the end is not yet" and "these are merely the beginning of birth pangs." Do not use these to predict Christ's return.

Detailed exegesis of Mark 13:5-13 as warnings against false predictions

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Mike Winger idea 2021-01-18

The Christian response to persecution is NOT pointing fingers and crying "persecution!" — it's loving enemies, blessing those who persecute you, praying for those who spitefully use you. Persecution is a chance to shine Christ's love.

Biblical response to persecution from Mark 13:9-13

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Mike Winger idea 2021-05-14

The Gospel of Thomas is a mid-2nd century Gnostic forgery, not a legitimate alternate gospel. It's a sayings collection borrowing from Matthew/Luke with added Greek philosophical content inconsistent with a 1st-century Jewish teacher.

Q1: Thoughts on the Gospel of Thomas?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-05-14

Responding to LDS claims that "in the beginning" (Genesis 1/John 1) only means our world: John 1:3 says "all things were made through him" — a blanket category covering everything in existence, not just Earth.

Q16: How to respond to LDS friends about "in the beginning"?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-05-14

1 John 3:4 ("sin is lawlessness") doesn't mean Christians must keep the Mosaic Law — "lawlessness" means rebellion against God's moral authority, not specifically violating Torah commands. The New Testament redefines how we relate to God's moral standards.

Q19: Does 1 John 3:4 mean the Law of Moses still applies?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

Advice for a Difficult Marriage: Any advice on how to help a brother in Christ (who's also a preacher) not leave his marriage because he's miserable and he claims "God doesn't want him miserable"?

Q&A question: Advice for a Difficult Marriage

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

Does Modalism Jeopardize Salvation?: Does modalism lead to other fallacies? If someone believes in Christ except they don’t believe that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each distinct, could their salvation be in jeopardy?

Q&A question: Does Modalism Jeopardize Salvation?

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

Should Believers Expect to Hear/Feel God?: I have never "felt"/"heard" from the Holy Spirit/God. I believe in and follow Jesus, but I feel like I am missing something. Should a Christian be literally hearing/feeling something from God?

Q&A question: Should Believers Expect to Hear/Feel God?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

Same Spirit but Different Opinions?: Discerning the Spirit: I’m having a hard time understanding how Christians are all supposed to have the same Holy Spirit but we are so divided on so many issues.

Q&A question: Same Spirit but Different Opinions?

Holy Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

About Same-Sex Attraction: As a Side B/Celibate same-sex attracted Christian, do you believe God can change my attraction to eventually desire to marry a woman?

Q&A question: About Same-Sex Attraction
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

Encouragement through Chronic Illness: I’m newly diagnosed with a very debilitating chronic illness. How do I continue to serve the Lord in my role as a wife and mother and serve the body of Christ? I’m very discouraged.

Q&A question: Encouragement through Chronic Illness

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-04

About the Wedding Feast/Garments: The man who was at the wedding feast without a wedding garment in Matthew 22: 11, is he like what would called a nominal Christian?

Q&A question: About the Wedding Feast/Garments

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Mike Winger idea 2021-06-04

About Cohabitation Before Marriage: What Scripture shows that 2 heterosexual Christians who love each other and intend to marry can’t cohabitate if they are celibate?

Q&A question: About Cohabitation Before Marriage

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-11

Regrets about Not Sharing the Gospel: My father recently died, and I don’t think he was a true Christian. I’ve been a Christian for 7 months and I didn’t share the Gospel with him. Would things have gone differently if I did?

Q&A question: Regrets about Not Sharing the Gospel
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-11

Witnessing to Mormon Family Members: I'm a Christian who is married to a non-practicing Mormon who still bases his beliefs on LDS doctrine. I think I want to go into apologetics (largely inspired by you), but I don't think my husband will approve. I also feel called to evangelize my Mormon in-laws, but I struggle to get past their feelings-based testimony and their beliefs about who Jesus is and salvation. Any advice on my apologetic aspirations in my specific circumstances, and on the best way to surmount these LDS hurdles?

Q&A question: Witnessing to Mormon Family Members

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Mike Winger idea 2021-06-11

Can a Christian Marry a Non-Christian?: Is it OK for a Christian to marry a non-Christian like a Buddhist, atheist, or Muslim? And what if they already have children? How would you counsel the Christian?

Q&A question: Can a Christian Marry a Non-Christian?

atheism Islam
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-11

Will God Understand if I Hide my Faith?: I’m an ex-Muslim who became a Christian in 2020 and I have secretly been Christian but I still have to do Muslim practices. Will God understand that I have to keep it a secret?

Q&A question: Will God Understand if I Hide my Faith?

Islam
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-11

In Defense of Sola Scriptura: What is your understanding of 2 Thessalonians 2: 15, as many Orthodox Christians point to this as evidence of the legitimacy of traditions that are not explicitly written in Scripture?

Q&A question: In Defense of Sola Scriptura

apologetics Reformation theology
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-18

When does Competition become Unbiblical?: The Bible stresses the importance of unity within the body of Christ. When does competition among believers (even seemingly friendly competition - games, sports, etc.) become unhealthy?

Q&A question: When does Competition become Unbiblical?
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-18

What is “Fundamental Christianity”?: Can you define "Fundamental Christianity" for me? Recently I've been seeing it referred to as a negative thing. Is it?

Q&A question: What is “Fundamental Christianity”?
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-18

About the 1st Resurrection – Revelation: Will all believers partake of the first resurrection, or only those who have been beheaded in the name of Christ? Revelation 20:4

Q&A question: About the 1st Resurrection – Revelation

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Mike Winger idea 2021-06-18

Wrestling with Doubts: I've studied the evidence for Christianity & it's amazing. But I struggle with doubts of “what if I'm wrong?” Does this affect my salvation? Will God help me?

Q&A question: Wrestling with Doubts

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-25

About Orthodox Beliefs: What do Orthodox Christians believe vs. Protestants? Is their doctrine as problematic as Catholic doctrine? (I heard Hank Hanegraaf converted to it.)

Q&A question: About Orthodox Beliefs

Roman Catholicism
Mike Winger idea 2021-06-25

About Saving Faith in the OT: Romans 4 tells us that Abraham was saved because of his faith. He believed in God. How can we say that just because he was saved that way, everyone else in the OT was saved that way? Also, if they were saved that way, why did they have to sacrifice lambs? And if people were always saved by just believing in God, why was it necessary for Christ to come?

Q&A question: About Saving Faith in the OT

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Mike Winger idea 2021-06-25

About Witnessing and Exemplifying Christ: My husband isn’t open to hearing me speak truth, so I have stopped correcting him. Is this a sin?? If he dies, he will go to hell.

Q&A question: About Witnessing and Exemplifying Christ

marriage hell
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 2021-06-25

Do Jew. & Gent. Christians Worship Together?: I’m an ethnically Jewish Christian and have seen that some believe that Jewish & Gentile Christians worship together, but with different lifestyle callings. This has been stressful. Input?

Q&A question: Do Jew. & Gent. Christians Worship Together?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-23

About “The Passion of the Christ”: As a Christian, is The Passion of The Christ film OK to watch, and is it biblical?

Q&A question: About “The Passion of the Christ”
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

About the Early Church & Socialism: Should Christians be living like the early Church in a sort of voluntary Socialism as found in Acts 2: 42-47 and Acts 4: 32-37?

Q&A question: About the Early Church & Socialism

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Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

Can Christians Attend JW Weddings?: Is it ok to attend a wedding of a Jehovah’s Witness? My colleague is a JW and she is getting married in 3 weeks. I was wondering if it’s ok for me to attend because of the belief system.

Q&A question: Can Christians Attend JW Weddings?

Jehovah's Witnesses
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

About Approving of/Watching Inappropriate Shows: How do you respond to another Christian who thinks that watching movies or shows with nudity/sexual content is a liberty they have in Christ because they do not struggle with lust?

Q&A question: About Approving of/Watching Inappropriate Shows

sexual ethics
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

What does Ecumenical Mean?: I'd rather not identify myself with any particular denomination. What does it mean to be an ecumenical Christian?

Q&A question: What does Ecumenical Mean?
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

About Believer/Non-Believer Relationships: What should a new Christian do if he or she has been in a relationship for 7+ years with a non-Christian (not married), and the non-Christian doesn't slow down the spiritual growth of the Christian?

Q&A question: About Believer/Non-Believer Relationships
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-30

Who was the 4th Person in the Furnace in Daniel 3?: Referring to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel, who was the fourth person in the furnace? Is this OT evidence of Christ?

Q&A question: Who was the 4th Person in the Furnace in Daniel 3?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-08-06

Reconciling Two Verses: How does Ecclesiastes 9:4-6 reconcile with Paul’s statement that “to live is Christ and to die is gain”? Am I misreading it?

Q&A question: Reconciling Two Verses
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-06

Can Preaching the Truth Harden Hearts?: What is a Christian’s role to speak truth on cultural issues to non-Christian society? Just preach good news & individual hearts get changed? It seems like preaching against homosexuality hardens hearts.

Q&A question: Can Preaching the Truth Harden Hearts?

homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-13

Were Jesus’ Disciples Married?: Were Christ’s disciples married / did they have families? I believe there is a reference to Peter’s in-law, but I find it to be an interesting question. What would it be like for them? How would that fit with what the Lord tells us about the role of a husband/father? The love for God trumps all, so did that override their responsibilities as a husband/father?

Q&A question: Were Jesus’ Disciples Married?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-08-13

Should we be Worried about Gov’t Control?: Should Christians be worried about government control? I have friends not getting the Covid vaccine because "it's a way to be controlled by the government.” I want to think biblically about this.

Q&A question: Should we be Worried about Gov’t Control?
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-13

Is Receiving Mental Health Therapy Biblical?: Is it a sin for Christians to see a mental health therapist/psychiatrist? Is biblical counseling the only option for Christians?

Q&A question: Is Receiving Mental Health Therapy Biblical?

anxiety and mental health
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-13

Can we Know 100% our Faith is True?: Is it possible to be 100% certain of Christianity and the Bible? Is believing but also having doubt a sin? I would like to have 100% certainty, but there's always a doubt that it all could be a lie.

Q&A question: Can we Know 100% our Faith is True?

doubt and faith
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-07

Unity When We Disagree Politically: There is a lot of contempt within the body of Christ across the political aisle. How can there be genuine unity with those who differ so greatly in thinking when it comes to things like abortion or BLM?

Q&A question: Unity When We Disagree Politically

abortion
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-07

What is the Purpose of the Christian Life?: If a non-Christian asked you “What is the purpose of life as a Christian?” what would you say, and what Scriptures would you use as a reference?

Q&A question: What is the Purpose of the Christian Life?
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-07

Does God Make Mistakes?: How can I help my Christian friend trust God? He reads the OT and thinks God keeps making mistakes and tries to fix them (snake in garden, Noah's flood). He doesn't trust Heaven will be better.

Q&A question: Does God Make Mistakes?

heaven
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-02

How to Combat Intrusive Thoughts: As a new Christian, I’m constantly bombarded with intrusive thoughts, including blasphemous ones. I feel guilty sometimes and I wonder if it's me thinking these things. How can I combat this?

Q&A question: How to Combat Intrusive Thoughts
Mike Winger idea 2021-07-02

About being “In Christ” in Paul’s Letters: In Paul’s prison letters, he uses the phrases “in him, in Christ, and in whom.” He seems to use these a lot in Ephesians 1, but also uses them in Philippians and Colossians. What does it mean?

Q&A question: About being “In Christ” in Paul’s Letters

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Mike Winger idea 2021-08-20

About the Paraclete: John 16:7 says Paraclete is the Holy Spirit, and 1 John 2:1 says it is Jesus Christ. I cannot believe this is a mistranslation, so what is 1 John 2:1 talking about?

Q&A question: About the Paraclete

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Mike Winger idea 2021-08-20

About the Covid Vaccine: How should Christians respond to the push to get the Covid vaccine (especially here in LA)? Is it our Christian duty to put others above ourselves, even if it betrays our own conscience?

Q&A question: About the Covid Vaccine

faith and science
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-20

Should our Faith Make Sense?: Is Christianity a faith that should make sense, or is it just having the faith to believe? How can we believe if one person interprets the Bible this way and another the other way?

Q&A question: Should our Faith Make Sense?

hermeneutics
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

Why Didn’t Jesus Mention Paul?: Hello, I am a Christian, and it's been important to me to understand why the Lord Jesus didn't mention to the apostles or anyone that Paul would be coming to enlighten the Way for His Church. This question hasn't been addressed in any of the studies I've researched, nor by any of the pastors I listen to. But isn't this question a most serious matter, since Paul wrote the majority of our New Testament?

Q&A question: Why Didn’t Jesus Mention Paul?

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