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Mike Winger idea 2021-07-23

About Graven Images & Biblical Actors: Could you explain Exodus 20:4? Is God stating we shouldn’t have any images at all, like the images we see of Jesus in churches? And what about the people who portray Jesus in biblical movies?

Q&A question: About Graven Images & Biblical Actors

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Mike Winger idea 2021-05-07

Winger admits he doesn't have a fully clear teaching on 1 Cor 11:7 (head coverings) but explains 'woman is the glory of man' as related to creation order: God made Adam from dust, then Eve from Adam. Paul draws a parallel suggesting an interrelationship between man and woman that relates to authority in the relationship.

Q&A: struggling with 1 Corinthians 11:7 — what does 'glory of man' mean?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

About Angels: I know that we are made in the image and likeness of God and are called God’s children, but what are angels to God? Are they made in the image and likeness of God? Are they God’s children?

Q&A question: About Angels

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Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

Forming a Biblical Self-Image: How do I overcome self hate? Whenever I look at myself, I see a sinner and a failure and it's hard to see God as a loving Father when all I can see Him as is a judge, and I'm afraid of Him at times.

Q&A question: Forming a Biblical Self-Image

Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

What Parts of God’s Image do Humans Share?: "Let Us make man in Our image,” in what way(s) are we made in the image of God?

Q&A question: What Parts of God’s Image do Humans Share?

Mike Winger idea 2022-04-15

Are Angels Made in the Image of God?: In a previous episode, you stated that angels are not made in the image of God. Is that really something that we can state definitively?

Q&A question: Are Angels Made in the Image of God?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

About God’s Description: God's description in Scripture is often called anthropomorphic. Is it not true though that we are theomorphic instead? Why, therefore, must the imagery of God standing, etc. be metaphorical and not real?

Q&A question: About God’s Description

Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

Is “Inner Healing Prayer” Biblical?: Is “inner healing prayer” as a form of trauma relief biblical? This practice involves a prayer leader asking the patient to picture vivid images and hear direct statements from Jesus.

Q&A question: Is “Inner Healing Prayer” Biblical?

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Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Is Changing our Appearance Sinful?: Would changing our appearance in any way be a sin since God has created us in His image? For example, if we wear makeup, is that covering our natural beauty? And if we shave our body, is that destroying the beauty God has given us?

Q&A question: Is Changing our Appearance Sinful?

Mike Winger idea 2023-05-26

AI – Image of the Beast?: What are your thoughts on Chat GPT (and AI in general)? As Christians, should we be concerned about this type of technology? Is it OK to experiment with, or should we "steer clear"?

Q&A question: AI – Image of the Beast?

Mike Winger idea 2023-07-21

Winger explains headship means the husband has a higher position of authority (not the only authority) — when they disagree, the deciding vote goes to the husband. But Jesus commands this be exercised with grace, love, and self-sacrifice, never 'lording it over' the wife.

Q&A question: What does a husband being the head of the wife actually mean he does? Does he boss her around or just be a good man?

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Mike Winger idea 2024-04-26

Are We Still Made in God’s Image?: Can you explain Genesis 5:1-3? Why is it different with the birth of Seth? Are we still God’s image bearers?

Q&A question: Are We Still Made in God’s Image?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-01-03

Let “US” Make Man in “OUR” Image?: In Genesis 1: 26 God said, "Let us make man in our image." Who is the “us” He’s talking about?

Q&A question: Let “US” Make Man in “OUR” Image?

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Mike Winger idea 2025-01-10

Images of God: Ever Biblical?: Author J.I. Packer states that the 2nd commandment forbids using images of God for worship (such as paintings or statues/icons of God) and that images cannot capture His power & only serve as a crutch when worshiping Him. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Images of God: Ever Biblical?

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Mike Winger idea 2021-09-20

If human value depends on whether a parent wants you and loves you, then all people who are unloved or unwanted by their parents become valueless. Genesis 1:27 and 9:6 establish that human value is innate and image-based — grounded in being made in God's image — not dependent on parental affirmation or social circumstance.

Theological argument: image of God as the basis of innate human value vs. conditional value logic

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Pulpit research note

Commentary: Genesis 1:28 Omission — Dominion Given to Both

Ardavanis says: > "To the man was given dominion over all creation." This is flatly contradicted by **Ge 1:28:** "God blessed THEM; and God said to THEM, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the eart

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