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Mike Winger idea 2022-06-03

How Creative Can Worship Be in Church?: I would like your views on flag waving (as the Lord is my banner), dancing, and body painting as part of “creative worship” in church. When I questioned these things, Zechariah 1: 20-21 was quoted to me. Since creativity is inspired by God, am I being overly cautious and resisting change which is from God?

Q&A question: How Creative Can Worship Be in Church?

Zechariah worship Zechariah
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-17

Are Secret Churches “Denying God Before Men?”: Do secret churches in countries where Christianity is illegal contradict Matthew 10: 32-33?

Q&A question: Are Secret Churches “Denying God Before Men?”

Matthew 10 Matthew Matthew 10 Matthew
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-17

Can we be Refilled with the Spirit?: Is it unbiblical to ask for a "refilling of the Holy Spirit"? Don't we already have Him living inside us? I hear this a lot at my church, and I don't know what to think of it.

Q&A question: Can we be Refilled with the Spirit?

Holy Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-24

Fellowshipping as an Introvert: I am worried that being an introvert is keeping me from congregating in the church. Does this mean that I'm truly not saved? Where is the joy that I'm supposed to have in the Lord? Please help.

Q&A question: Fellowshipping as an Introvert
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-01

About House Churches: What do you think of the house church movement (Francis Chan)?

Q&A question: About House Churches
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-01

Can Fathers “Veto” Who their Daughters Marry?: We moved and are visiting a new church. The Pastor is teaching on marriage. He used 2 Corinthians 11:2 (KJV) to say that fathers can “veto” who their daughters marry. Is this a biblical view?

Q&A question: Can Fathers “Veto” Who their Daughters Marry?

marriage pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

What is a “Clear Conscience” Before God?: I'm getting baptized soon, and one of the questions my church asks is basically, “Do you promise to follow God with a clear conscience?” I deal with a condemning conscience. Would this break the promise?

Q&A question: What is a “Clear Conscience” Before God?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

About Following our Conscience: I Grew up in a KJVO (King James Version Only) Independent Fundamental Baptist church. I have thought about reading the NKJV, but my conscience feels like this is wrong. Does Romans 14 mean I must defer to my conscience in this situation?

Q&A question: About Following our Conscience

James Romans 14 James Romans 14
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

Why are Tongues Only Prevalent in Some Denominations?: Why is speaking in tongues so common in specific church denominations, but virtually never happens in others? What does this say about other spiritual gifts?

Q&A question: Why are Tongues Only Prevalent in Some Denominations?

spiritual gifts tongues
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-29

What is the True Mission of the Church?: What is the mission of the Church? I have recently been told that it is worship and not evangelism. Therefore, we cannot worship fully without a diverse local church. I'm a bit confused!

Q&A question: What is the True Mission of the Church?

worship angels
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-05

Overcoming Negativity & Responding to “Church People” Behaving Badly: How can I overcome bitterness & negativity? I have been disappointed in friends, family, and "church people" a lot and I found out it has a big impact in my life.

Q&A question: Overcoming Negativity & Responding to “Church People” Behaving Badly
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-13

Communion Elements/Did Jesus Drink Wine?: My family and I attend a church that is in fellowship with an organization that uses water during communion instead of wine or grape juice. They attempt to use John 19: 34 to justify this, and they also believe Jesus never consumed wine. Is this biblical?

Q&A question: Communion Elements/Did Jesus Drink Wine?

John 19 Jesus communion John 19
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-19

About Kenosis Theology: Is Bethel style Kenosis theology from Philippians 2:5-11 heretical (where Christ is said to have lost His divinity to live instead as a human)? Or is that a secondary issue like sacraments and eschatology?

Q&A question: About Kenosis Theology

eschatology Bethel Church heresy
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-19

Was Early Church Worship the Same?: Do we know if the early Church worshiped in a similar way to how we have corporate worship today?

Q&A question: Was Early Church Worship the Same?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-16

A Family Attending Different Churches: Is it okay to go to different churches while being under the same household? My family goes to a Pentecostal church, but I prefer a Baptist one.

Q&A question: A Family Attending Different Churches
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-30

A Young Pastor being Disrespected: I am a young pastor of a church with people mostly in their 60s and 70s. My staff often micromanages me, corrects me in public, and treats me like a grandchild instead of their pastor. Any advice?

Q&A question: A Young Pastor being Disrespected

pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2022-10-21

Should I Date a Hyper-Charismatic?: I've been on a few dates with a great girl, but I've realized she's in a church that over emphasizes prophecy, tongues, possibly NAR things. Any advice on how to approach this?

Q&A question: Should I Date a Hyper-Charismatic?

prophecy tongues charismatic movement
Mike Winger idea 2022-10-21

Eschatological Insights: What's your take on 2 Thessalonians 2:7? I've always used this as a proof text for the Church being removed before the time of the antichrist. That and 1 Thessalonians 5:9. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Eschatological Insights

eschatology
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 2022-12-09

Are Flashy Lights Inappropriate for a Church?: My church recently renovated our hall to be more upbeat and have flashy lights. I'm extremely disheartened by this. Do you have any advice?

Q&A question: Are Flashy Lights Inappropriate for a Church?
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-09

Respectfully & Effectively Witnessing to a Boss: My boss is a leader in the LDS church. He is a good and friendly boss but calls himself a Christian. Do I have a responsibility to confront him, and if so, how do I do this respectfully since he is my boss?

Q&A question: Respectfully & Effectively Witnessing to a Boss

Mormonism
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?: My church requires all employees to give to the church (in general; any amount is fine). They pulled me aside to ask why I haven’t been giving, and when I told them I was, but that I felt better giving anonymously in the offering plate rather than having a record attached to my name, they told me it needed to be tracked. Am I wrong for feeling weird about this, or are they?

Q&A question: Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?

tithing generosity
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 2023-01-27

Is the Senior Pastor Role Biblical?: Why do so many churches have a “head” pastor that does mostly all the teaching when God gives teaching gifts and words to many people?

Q&A question: Is the Senior Pastor Role Biblical?

pastoral ministry
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

Dancing as a Form of Worship?: Is dancing allowed in church? Can it be considered worship?

Q&A question: Dancing as a Form of Worship?

worship
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-17

Eschatological Timings: What effect does Psalm 110:1 and Luke 20: 42-43 have on the timing or placement of the rapture of the Church in reference to the tribulation?

Q&A question: Eschatological Timings

Psalm 110 Psalm 110:1 rapture eschatology tribulation
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-17

Moving Forward after Church Hurt: What are your thoughts on how to best get back involved with the Church after you have had past hurts both done to you, and you toward others? Also, should a person go back to the same church, or seek a new one?

Q&A question: Moving Forward after Church Hurt
Mike Winger idea 2023-03-17

Warnings about False Teachings: Do warnings to Churches and believers in verses such as Jude 1:3-4 or other Epistles regarding false/heretical doctrines apply to Mormons who want a relationship with God/Jesus but are just deceived?

Q&A question: Warnings about False Teachings

Jesus Mormonism heresy
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-07

Feminism’s Impact on the Church: What’s your opinion on how feminism is impacting the modern Church?

Q&A question: Feminism’s Impact on the Church
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

Is Nepotism Sinful?: Is nepotism a sin? My church was founded by my grandpa, my dad is the senior pastor, and my brother is a youth leader. I do believe they legitimately earned these roles, but others at my church don’t.

Q&A question: Is Nepotism Sinful?

pastoral ministry
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

Has Christianity Changed Over Time?: How do you know the Christianity you believe is the same they were practicing in the early Church if history says Constantine and the Greeks changed things?

Q&A question: Has Christianity Changed Over Time?

Constantine
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-12

Can Non-Believers Come to Church to Observe?: Are there any good rules of thumb for atheists attending a church service for the purposes of learning? Assuming they have no intention of conversion, is this considered rude or invasive?

Q&A question: Can Non-Believers Come to Church to Observe?

atheism
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-26

The Origin of Sunday Worship: When is the earliest, in church history, that we see Christians worshiping on Sunday instead of the Sabbath? Did it begin with the Catholic Church, or was it before?

Q&A question: The Origin of Sunday Worship

Roman Catholicism worship
Mike Winger idea 2023-05-26

Rulers & Authorities; Manifold Wisdom: Can you explain Ephesians 3: 10 (ESV)? Who are the "rulers and authorities in heavenly places," and how is the "manifold wisdom of God" made known to them through the church?

Q&A question: Rulers & Authorities; Manifold Wisdom

heaven
Mike Winger idea 2023-07-07

Is a Lack of Structure & Liturgy Problematic?: What do you think about tradition and church liturgy? Is it not a problem that contemporary churches lack beauty and tradition in their doctrine?

Q&A question: Is a Lack of Structure & Liturgy Problematic?
Mike Winger idea 2023-07-21

Must we “Wait for God” before Salvation?: Can you get saved whenever? My church teaches that God must first “knock on your heart” before you can respond and accept salvation. This leads to some people wanting to be saved, but waiting.

Q&A question: Must we “Wait for God” before Salvation?

salvation
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?

complementarianism headship complementarianism
Mike Winger idea 2023-07-21

Song of Solomon = Christ & Church?: I am currently studying Song of Solomon, and I was wondering, do you believe that it represents Christ and the Church? I have an issue with that, as the book describes a sexual relationship.

Q&A question: Song of Solomon = Christ & Church?

Solomon
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 2023-08-18

Must Christians Attend Church?: Do you have to attend church to be a Christian?

Q&A question: Must Christians Attend Church?
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-01

Are Crop-Tops Appropriate?: Most of the older girls and young women at our church are wearing crop tops to church. I find this obviously inappropriate for church and in general, but I don't want to be legalistic. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Are Crop-Tops Appropriate?
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-01

About the Filioque: Can you flesh out the Filioque and its implications for the Western church?

Q&A question: About the Filioque
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-15

Should We Avoid Semi-Pelagianism?: I'm a Calvinist, and recently I have been noticing Semi-Pelagian theology in Arminian churches. Can you distinguish between the two and explain why we should avoid Semi-Pelagianism?

Q&A question: Should We Avoid Semi-Pelagianism?

Calvinism
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-29

Reject the Church = Reject Christianity?: If I reject the Church as an institution, do I automatically reject the Christian faith?

Q&A question: Reject the Church = Reject Christianity?
Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

A Cure for Hypocrisy: What is the cure for hypocrisy? I have stopped going to church because I feel rotten on the inside and feel like a fraud. I don’t seem to love Jesus like others. My heart is cold. No emotion.

Q&A question: A Cure for Hypocrisy

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-17

When God Kills, Was it Actually Satan?: Leaders at my church say that when God killed or did something bad it was always Satan. Thoughts? I think this is blasphemy.

Q&A question: When God Kills, Was it Actually Satan?

Satan
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-17

Married Legally vs. in the Eyes of the Church?: Is there a difference between being married in the eyes of the church and the eyes of the state?

Q&A question: Married Legally vs. in the Eyes of the Church?
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