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Mike Winger idea 2022-09-02

How to Understand the Bible: What is your general advice on understanding Bible verses that we don't understand?

Q&A question: How to Understand the Bible
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-02

Is Jesus the Bible?: How should we biblically respond when someone says they believe Jesus IS the Torah or Jesus IS the Bible?

Q&A question: Is Jesus the Bible?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-16

Is Satan Omnipresent?: I was asked if Satan was omnipresent. I said no, but was met with some push back. What are some good Bible verses to prove why Satan is not omnipresent and why this attribute is exclusive to God?

Q&A question: Is Satan Omnipresent?

Satan
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-16

Does the Bible Refer to Men as Virgins, or Only Women?: Why are women in the Bible referred to as virgins, but not men? It makes it seem as though sexual purity was only important for women, but not for men. I know that’s not true, but would love clarity.

Q&A question: Does the Bible Refer to Men as Virgins, or Only Women?

sexual ethics
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-30

Will the Father Not Forgive Us?: Matthew 6: 14-15 says we should forgive others of their trespasses or our Father will not forgive us of ours. But the Bible also says that all of our sins have been atoned for on the cross. Can you explain?

Q&A question: Will the Father Not Forgive Us?

Matthew Matthew 6 Matthew Matthew 6
Mike Winger idea 2022-10-21

Codex Vaticanus vs. Modern Bibles?: If the Codex Vaticanus is the oldest Bible, how much does it differ from modern Bibles, if at all?

Q&A question: Codex Vaticanus vs. Modern Bibles?
Mike Winger idea 2022-10-21

Does This Verse Justify False Teaching?: How should we understand 1 Corinthians 1: 18-2:5,14, 3: 18-19? Ray Comfort quoted this to say Bible stories are supposed to sound dumb! Can't this be quoted to justify any dumb-sounding false teaching?

Q&A question: Does This Verse Justify False Teaching?

1 Corinthians 1 Ray Comfort 1 Corinthians 1
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-09

Should we Only Have One Teacher?: Please, can you talk about what we should do when a spiritual leader wants you to only take advice from them and no one else, especially when the Bible says to have a “multitude of counselors”?

Q&A question: Should we Only Have One Teacher?
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-09

Why did Some Men in the Bible Have Multiple Wives?: Most of the men in Bible had multiple wives. Can’t you then say they lived in sin their entire lives? Many people say that continual sin doesn’t equate to being a true Christian.

Q&A question: Why did Some Men in the Bible Have Multiple Wives?
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Discerning God’s Voice: How can I tell when the Holy Spirit is talking to me? Ever since hearing a sermon about a pastor's conviction to spend more time with God, I think I’m hearing God ask for more time when I close my Bible.

Q&A question: Discerning God’s Voice

pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Could Cain Still Be Alive?: How do you feel about the Bible conspiracy that Cain is still alive somehow and is wandering the Earth to this day?

Q&A question: Could Cain Still Be Alive?
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-13

The Bible on Transgenderism: What is the best biblical case against transgender behavior?

Q&A question: The Bible on Transgenderism
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-13

Can We Add Punctuation to Scripture?: A pastor at a local Bible study wants me to add punctuation to a section of Scripture that is just words to see multiple meanings. I feel uncomfortable with this. What are your thoughts on doing this?

Q&A question: Can We Add Punctuation to Scripture?

pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-13

Is Reading the Bible Better than Listening?: I have difficulty reading the Bible, and I think that listening to the Bible (like an audio Bible) might be helpful, but I feel like I'm missing something by not reading it. Any thoughts?

Q&A question: Is Reading the Bible Better than Listening?
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-27

Are there Additional Spiritual Gifts?: Are there more spiritual gifts than those talked about in the Bible?

Q&A question: Are there Additional Spiritual Gifts?

spiritual gifts
Mike Winger idea 2023-02-17

Is there a Proper Format for Church Services?: Is the current way we do church services prescribed in the Bible? Where did this current style of worship come from?

Q&A question: Is there a Proper Format for Church Services?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2023-02-17

Bible Reading Schedule – Required?: Do you think it's wrong if I don't read the Bible regularly? I do read and study it, but I don't have a consistent schedule.

Q&A question: Bible Reading Schedule – Required?
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-17

Jesus AND the Bible = “The Word”?: What is the distinction that is to be made between Jesus and the Bible, as far as the title "Word of God" goes, which is applied to both of them?

Q&A question: Jesus AND the Bible = “The Word”?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-17

When Translations Vary: What do we do when we find significant difference between translations (such as 1 John 5:7 in the KJV vs. modern translations)?

Q&A question: When Translations Vary

Bible translations
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-07

Is Ordination Necessary?: What are your thoughts on the necessity to be ordained into ministry? Can I turn my home Bible study into a church?

Q&A question: Is Ordination Necessary?

Bible study
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

Do Animals Sin?: Are animals able to sin? They kill for food and sometimes it appears this may be likened to murder, but what does the Bible say about this?

Q&A question: Do Animals Sin?
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-05

Will We Receive Anything We Ask of God?: The Bible says, “Ask and you shall receive.” I asked Jesus to save my mother, but He didn’t. Then why did He say, “Ask and you shall receive”?

Q&A question: Will We Receive Anything We Ask of God?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-05

Missing Verses? Is My Bible Reliable?: I've just learned that some Bibles are missing passages. How should we approach the Bible knowing some verses have been left out?

Q&A question: Missing Verses? Is My Bible Reliable?
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

Why does God Expect Perfection: The Bible says, “Be perfect as your father in Heaven is perfect.” Why would God, knowing that we will always be sinful when we are in flesh, expect perfection?

Q&A question: Why does God Expect Perfection

heaven
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-12

Is the Bible Just a Storybook?: How can you believe in a storybook (referring to the Bible)? This was actually a question I faced several times when I stayed in Germany for a while.

Q&A question: Is the Bible Just a Storybook?
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-26

Using Cannabis Before Quiet Time?: I take mild cannabis edibles for my ADHD. On them I have wonderful quiet times in prayer and Bible study. Would it be rightly dividing Scripture to say this is how I personally am being “sober-minded”?

Q&A question: Using Cannabis Before Quiet Time?

prayer
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-09

Is the Canon Closed?: Why can no new books of the Bible be written? Why is the canon closed?

Q&A question: Is the Canon Closed?
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-09

About the “Two Witnesses” in Rev.: Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation, and is it possible for them to be people that are walking the Earth today that are not in the Bible?

Q&A question: About the “Two Witnesses” in Rev.

revelation revelation
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-09

Is God’s Love Actually Conditional?: If the Bible says God loves those who love Him, thereby making a condition we have to fulfill for His love (Proverbs 8: 17, John 14: 21, 23), can we still say that God's love is unconditional (John 3:16, etc.)?

Q&A question: Is God’s Love Actually Conditional?

Proverbs 8 John 3:16 John 3 Proverbs 8 John 3:16 John 3
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-09

Lessons from a Peculiar Bible Story: What is the lesson for us from 1 Kings 13: 11-24 where the man of God is deceived by the old prophet, eats with him, and is killed by the lion?

Q&A question: Lessons from a Peculiar Bible Story

prophecy
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-23

Evangelism Required for Salvation?: Is our salvation based not only on being saved and accepting Jesus into our life and believing in Him, but also on a need to be spreading the Word of God (the Bible)?

Q&A question: Evangelism Required for Salvation?

Jesus salvation angels
Mike Winger idea 2023-07-21

DND, Harry Potter, etc.: The Bible is clear about its stance on sorcery and witchcraft. My husband and I play DND and some people were having an issue with this and potentially also with books containing magic. What are your thoughts?

Q&A question: DND, Harry Potter, etc.

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2023-08-18

Faith = Just a Family Tradition?: My husband believes that faith comes about by family tradition, and that someone's faith is just an expression of what their family has taught them rather than actual faith in God. What does the bible say about this?

Q&A question: Faith = Just a Family Tradition?

marriage
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

ARRGH! The Pirate Bible!: Have you heard of The Pirate Bible? Apparently, it has been translated from the KJV into "pirate vernacular" using AI. It seems like a joke to me, but what are your thoughts?

Q&A question: ARRGH! The Pirate Bible!

NAR
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-01

Are All Medications Tied to Witchcraft?: Galatians 5: 20 uses “witchcraft.” The word is only used 2 times in the Bible, with the origin word being where we get pharmacy/medicine. Can you clarify? I grew up learning this was literal and still applies.

Q&A question: Are All Medications Tied to Witchcraft?

Galatians 5 Galatians 5
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-15

Did God Endorse Polygamy in the OT?: In 2 Samuel 12:8, God says that He gave David his wives (multiple), and if he had asked for more, God would’ve given him more. This sounds to be directly saying that God would be endorsing polygamy. How should we as Christians feel about one man having multiple wives according to the Bible, specifically this passage?

Q&A question: Did God Endorse Polygamy in the OT?

2 Samuel 12:8 David Samuel 2 Samuel 12:8
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-29

The Bible Harmonized w/Psychology?: How do we harmonize the Bible and psychology? I have some leaders that try to diagnose people’s sin through the lens of psychology and not Scripture (things like compulsive lying, laziness, etc.).

Q&A question: The Bible Harmonized w/Psychology?
Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

Wisdom = “She”?: Can you help me understand why in Proverbs 2 the Bible refers to wisdom as “she”? How do we argue this with those who try to speak about multiple gods, or LGBTQ+ people saying He is neither gender?

Q&A question: Wisdom = “She”?

homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

Congregational Votes – Sometimes Sinful?: Is it against the Bible to have your congregation vote on whether or not to have women as elders?

Q&A question: Congregational Votes – Sometimes Sinful?

elder qualifications
Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

Can the Bible Become an Idol?: Is it possible to love the Bible so much that it can be a form of an idol?

Q&A question: Can the Bible Become an Idol?

idolatry
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-17

Is Ecclesiastes 7 Misogynistic?: In Ecclesiastes 7: 27-29, my fiancée who is new to Bible reading and study wondered why this verse sounded misogynistic. Do you have any ideas?

Q&A question: Is Ecclesiastes 7 Misogynistic?
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

A Misogynistic Bible Verse?: In Ecclesiastes 7: 27-29, my fiancée who is new to Bible reading and study wondered why this verse sounded misogynistic. Do you have any ideas?

Q&A question: A Misogynistic Bible Verse?
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Is it OK to Tour Other Religions’ Places?: Where do you see the Bible speak to touring temples of other faiths for the goal of building long-term relationships and sharing the Gospel while also guarding against demonic influence or causing people to stumble?

Q&A question: Is it OK to Tour Other Religions’ Places?

demons
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Are You Casting Pearls Before Swine?: When should we apply Matthew 7:6? I ask because for Christmas, I want to give a spiritually themed gift to my unbelieving sister, who has crudely rejected the Bible and God multiple times. Should I even bother?

Q&A question: Are You Casting Pearls Before Swine?

Matthew Matthew 7 Matthew Matthew 7
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-16

Is it Logical to Believe the Bible?: How can Christians believe in a literal Adam and Eve account or a literal worldwide flood?

Q&A question: Is it Logical to Believe the Bible?

Adam and Eve
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-16

Prophecies Written Afterwards?: How can you prove that parts of the Bible weren't written after the events took place, like prophecies or historical accounts of God's providence?

Q&A question: Prophecies Written Afterwards?

prophecy
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-16

Couldn’t the Bible be More Clear?: Do you honestly think the Bible couldn't have been more clear about important moral issues where the church has been very wrong (treatment of gays, etc.)? What does that say about authorship?

Q&A question: Couldn’t the Bible be More Clear?

homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-29

Should We Limit our Fun?: I read my Bible every day and pray, but I feel guilty when I engage in a hobby or have “fun.” Is there a limit to the amount of fun one can have in a day?

Q&A question: Should We Limit our Fun?
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