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Mike Winger idea 2022-01-21

Should we Worship the Holy Spirit?: Why isn't the Holy Spirit mentioned in any of the instances in Revelation when praise is being given to the Father and the lamb if He is to be worshiped as separate? For example: Revelation 5: 13.

Q&A question: Should we Worship the Holy Spirit?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-01-28

About the 2 Witnesses / Rapture?: It seems like the 2 witnesses in Zechariah 4 and Revelation 11 are like two peoples instead of individuals, as Romans 11: 17-21 speaks of olive trees/branches being Jews/Gentiles. If so, would the rapture be the "calling up" of them?

Q&A question: About the 2 Witnesses / Rapture?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-02-11

Who are the Nicolaitans?: Who are the Nicolaitans that are mentioned in Revelation 2:6?

Q&A question: Who are the Nicolaitans?

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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

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Mike Winger idea 2022-03-11

About Gog & Magog: I thought Gog & Magog in Revelation 20:8, and the Gog & Magog war in Ezekiel 28:2 were talking about the same event. I heard a Bible prophecy teacher say it was 2 separate events. Your thoughts?

Q&A question: About Gog & Magog

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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?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-06-17

The Descriptions of Jesus in Scripture: After reading Daniel 10 and Revelation 1, I was wondering what the connection is between the descriptions of the visions. The description of Jesus in Revelation is so similar to the description given in Daniel 10.

Q&A question: The Descriptions of Jesus in Scripture

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Mike Winger idea 2022-08-05

One Death or Two in Scripture?: How do we reconcile Hebrews 9: 27 with there also being a “second death” (as in: Revelation 2:11, Revelation 20:6,14, & Revelation 21:8)? Is there one death or two?

Q&A question: One Death or Two in Scripture?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-09-02

Should We Fear Future Events?: What is a healthy way to look at the future with all the disasters in Revelation? I have trouble building up my life without fearing everything will change soon, for the worse.

Q&A question: Should We Fear Future Events?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-09-30

Help with the Hiddenness of God: The hiddenness (and silence) of God is causing me doubts. Is there any advice or help you can offer (such as that God is silent now because revelation has been completed with the New Testament)?

Q&A question: Help with the Hiddenness of God

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Mike Winger idea 2022-12-02

Is Heaven a Choice?: Does Revelation 22: 17 mean that we have a choice to stay in Heaven (the last sentence specifically)? Would we be able to blink out of existence? Would this offend God?

Q&A question: Is Heaven a Choice?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

New Names in Heaven?: Do you have any insight about Revelation 2: 17, specifically about the implication of new names in Heaven?

Q&A question: New Names in Heaven?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Hot? Cold? Lukewarm?: What does Jesus mean in Revelation 3: 16 when He says it’s better to be hot or cold than lukewarm?

Q&A question: Hot? Cold? Lukewarm?

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Mike Winger idea 2023-01-27

About the Nicolaitans: Isn't Jesus hating the Nicolaitans in Revelation 2:6 out of character? Also, who were they? I hear they were a cult from the Nicholas of Acts 6, one of the 7 deacons.

Q&A question: About the Nicolaitans

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Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

Repentance After Death?: Can someone repent after death? Hebrews 9: 27 seems to say “no,” BUT Revelation 2: 21-27 seems to suggest “yes” for it is the “unwillingness” to repent that condemns. I really hope the latter is true.

Q&A question: Repentance After Death?

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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.

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Mike Winger idea 2023-07-07

Why isn’t Dan Listed?: In Revelation 7, 12 x 1200 are listed from 11 of the 12 tribes. Dan isn't listed. What's up with that?

Q&A question: Why isn’t Dan Listed?

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Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

The Vatican & Revelation: Does Revelation 7:9 apply to Vatican City despite its size and hosting unbiblical stuff?

Q&A question: The Vatican & Revelation

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Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Scapegoat = Satan?: How can we be certain that the “scapegoat” isn't Satan in Leviticus 16 and Revelation 20?

Q&A question: Scapegoat = Satan?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-02-09

How Did John have Materials to Write?: Were papyrus and writing supplies expensive? How did John, banished to the Island of Patmos, have all the necessary items to write down his Revelation?

Q&A question: How Did John have Materials to Write?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-02-09

Which Scripture is God-Breathed?: In 2 Timothy 3: 16, when it says “All Scripture is God-breathed…” what would the author have meant by “Scripture”? Because as far as I know, books like Jude and Revelation hadn’t been written yet.

Q&A question: Which Scripture is God-Breathed?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-02-23

Are We Living in Satan’s Deception?: Have you heard of the theory that we're already living in Satan's short season of deception from Revelation 20:3-8? Some of the ideas are intriguing, but most also claim extra conspiracy baggage, e.g., the "mud flood" and much more.

Q&A question: Are We Living in Satan’s Deception?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-03-15

Is Jesus Presently “King”?: Is it right to call Jesus "king" since He has not yet set up His Millennial Kingdom on Earth (Revelation 20:4-6)?

Q&A question: Is Jesus Presently “King”?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-04-05

Don’t Add or Take Away!: People often use Revelation 22: 18-19 referring to the whole Bible. When I read it, I see it only referring to Revelation, since the New Testament wasn't formed yet. Could you provide some clarity?

Q&A question: Don’t Add or Take Away!

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Mike Winger idea 2024-04-19

Who will Sit on the Thrones?: In Matthew 19: 28, Jesus states the 12 disciples will sit on 12/24 thrones in the regeneration. In Revelation 4:4, 24 elders are sitting on the thrones. Who are the other 12?

Q&A question: Who will Sit on the Thrones?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-06-21

Slaves or Friends of Christ?: Does Jesus “call” us His slaves? In John 15: 15 He says He does not, but in Revelation 2: 20 He seems to do so.

Q&A question: Slaves or Friends of Christ?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-08-09

Does Satan Have Free Will?: Given what Revelation 20:7-10 says, what is the probability that Satan will NOT deceive the nations when he's released from the abyss? Is it 0 or greater? If it is 0, does Satan have free will?

Q&A question: Does Satan Have Free Will?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-08-09

Explaining a Confusing Passage: Can you please explain how you understand Revelation 22: 11? I was super confused the first time I read this verse.

Q&A question: Explaining a Confusing Passage

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Mike Winger idea 2024-08-30

More Than One Interpretation?: Can Scripture have more than one correct interpretation? I know Psalm 22 can, but Catholics believe this is so with Peter as the rock in Matthew 16: 18 or Mary in Revelation 12. Is there a good method to test Scripture for this?

Q&A question: More Than One Interpretation?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-08-30

Is there Time in Heaven?: Looking at these passages, is there time in Heaven? 2 Peter 3:8, Ephesians 1: 10, Revelation 21, Daniel 9: 13.

Q&A question: Is there Time in Heaven?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-08-30

Do our Lives Affect our Eternity?: Is our ability to rule and reign with God in His new world forever (Revelation 22:5) dependent on how we serve God in our lifetime for His mission (Luke 19: 17)?

Q&A question: Do our Lives Affect our Eternity?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-09-06

Proof of Annihilationism?: Does Isaiah 66: 24 prove annihilationism? The only counter verse seems to be Revelation 14: 10-11 and most of the Bible talks about Sheol, perishing, or the wages being death.

Q&A question: Proof of Annihilationism?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-09-06

Are We Judged Twice?: Are we judged twice? Luke 16: 19-23 and Revelation 20: 11-13 suggest so.

Q&A question: Are We Judged Twice?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-10-11

Eschatological Connections: Do Dispensational Premillennials see a connection between John 12: 31 and Revelation 20:1-3?

Q&A question: Eschatological Connections

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Mike Winger idea 2024-12-13

Malachi 4, Elijah & The End Times: Does the last verse of Malachi 4 suggest that Elijah will be one of the two witnesses in Revelation?

Q&A question: Malachi 4, Elijah & The End Times

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Mike Winger idea 2024-12-27

Salvation by Works in Revelation?: Is Revelation 14: 12 talking about salvation by works?

Q&A question: Salvation by Works in Revelation?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-02-07

Prophecy Always Positive?: Is the gift of prophecy always supposed to yield a positive, uplifting revelation?

Q&A question: Prophecy Always Positive?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-02-14

Fallen Angels – Past or Future?: I’ve heard someone say that Satan hasn’t taken a third of the heavenly angels yet, but will do it in the future (Revelation 12:3-4, 7-9). Is that a possibility?

Q&A question: Fallen Angels – Past or Future?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-02-21

1,000 Year Reign: On Earth?: Is there biblical evidence that the 1,000 year reign of Christ as described in Revelation is on Earth? I hear a lot about the 1,000 year reign specifically being on Earth, but I fail to see the word “Earth” anywhere.

Q&A question: 1,000 Year Reign: On Earth?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-03-21

Antichrist: Dead at Christ’s Coming?: Does the Antichrist die or not at Christ's coming (2 Thessalonians 2:8, Revelation 19: 20)?

Q&A question: Antichrist: Dead at Christ’s Coming?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-05-09

Where is Jesus “Seated”?: What does Jesus sitting at the right hand of the Father mean when it’s also said that Jesus was seated on the throne in Revelation?

Q&A question: Where is Jesus “Seated”?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-10-03

How Can God Have a God?: I heard this question in my group: God is considered the Most High; thus Jesus (who is God) is the Most High. Therefore, why does Jesus claim that He has a God above Him in Revelation 3: 12?

Q&A question: How Can God Have a God?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-02-01

Introduction & Overview

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-01

1..Post Millennial/Preterist

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-01

2..Hyper-Preterist

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-01

3..Dispensational Pre-Millennial/Futurist

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-01

4..Progressive Dispensational Pre-Millennial/Futurist

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-01

5..Amillennial/Idealist

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6..Historicist

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-22

The 42 Months in Revelation

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