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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

Ephesians 1 Philip Philippi Ephesians 1
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

1 John 2 John 16 1 John 2:1 Jesus Christ Jesus 1 John 2
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?

Jesus pastoral ministry Apostles
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

About Miracles & False Religions: You've said miracles in other religions are false signs from Satan. Why would other religions have reason to think these signs are from Satan? Couldn't a Muslim say the same thing to a Christian?

Q&A question: About Miracles & False Religions

Satan miracles Islam
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

Do We Have to Attend Church?: Is it OK to not attend church at all? I live in Russia and Christianity here is very unbiblical. I’ve tried a lot of churches and I don’t feel comfortable there.

Q&A question: Do We Have to Attend Church?
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

Is it a Sin to Depict God?: I’m a new believer. I watched a Christian cartoon with my son, and it depicted God as a Santa-looking man. My son asked if we were breaking the 2nd commandment. Is it a sin to depict God in any way? (Exodus 20:4)

Q&A question: Is it a Sin to Depict God?

Exodus 20 Exodus 20:4 Exodus 20 Exodus 20:4
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

Advice for the Timing of Baptism: I recently converted to Christianity. Our church does baptisms once a year, but my husband has Covid and can't attend. I want him to be there, but I also want to get baptized ASAP. What should I do?

Q&A question: Advice for the Timing of Baptism

marriage baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-27

About Young Ambassadors Living for Christ: How can young people be good ambassadors for Christ when we also sin? How do we make sure we do not conform to this world?

Q&A question: About Young Ambassadors Living for Christ
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-03

Is Everyone Claiming to be Saved Really Saved?: Paul Washer said that Matthew 7: 13-14 is not about Christians and non-Christians, but rather, real Christians and Christians who think they’re saved. He says many who think they are saved aren’t really saved. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Is Everyone Claiming to be Saved Really Saved?

Matthew Matthew 7 Matthew Paul Washer Matthew 7
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-03

Can We Love Truth More than God?: Can I be a truth-seeker and a good Christian? Is it possible to love the truth more than God, considering that Jesus is the truth?

Q&A question: Can We Love Truth More than God?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-03

About Asking for Forgiveness/Mark of the Beast: A popular internet ministry says Jesus never said we need to ask for forgiveness and the Bible doesn’t mention it. Is that true? They also say it’s impossible for a Christian to take mark of the beast. Is that true?

Q&A question: About Asking for Forgiveness/Mark of the Beast

Jesus forgiveness
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-03

Help During Trying Times of Doubt: Why can’t I trust Christ for complete forgiveness even though I fully believe every word in the Bible? Why won’t my heart allow me to enter salvation? Why doesn’t God seem to want to help me?

Q&A question: Help During Trying Times of Doubt

salvation forgiveness
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-10

When we Should and Shouldn’t Witness: How do we know when to speak up about the truth of Christ vs. when not to? I am grieved by what I see being claimed as “truth” today, but I don’t want to just sit back and say “I’m not supposed to judge.”

Q&A question: When we Should and Shouldn’t Witness

evangelism
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-10

About Christ’s Return: Why did Jesus mention eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building, and getting married in Luke 17?

Q&A question: About Christ’s Return

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-10

About the LE of Mark: You've said that we should leave in the longer ending of Mark's Gospel because removing it could upset some Christians. If this is so, then should we be including things like the Comma Johanneum because removing that has upset some Christians? Where do you believe we should draw the line, and why?

Q&A question: About the LE of Mark
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-24

Can Horror Movies & Secular Music Invite Demons?: What are your thoughts about Christians having to be careful so that they don’t invite demons into their lives through watching horror movies or listening to secular music? Is this biblical?

Q&A question: Can Horror Movies & Secular Music Invite Demons?

demons
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

How to Quickly Defend Christianity: Please teach us to talk about why Christianity is true (3-5 points in 2-3 minutes).

Q&A question: How to Quickly Defend Christianity
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

Can There Be Differing Interpretations of Scripture?: If the word “clear” is used to describe a teaching in the Bible by two Christians with opposing views on the same teaching, wouldn’t that void the effectiveness of using the word in that way?

Q&A question: Can There Be Differing Interpretations of Scripture?

hermeneutics
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

Can we Give to Non-Christian Causes?: Thoughts on charitable giving to organizations that I'm passionate about but aren't overtly Christian? Even if it's above my normal tithe, is this "taking money away" from Kingdom advancement?

Q&A question: Can we Give to Non-Christian Causes?

tithing
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

Is “Entire Sanctification” Biblical?: What are your thoughts on Entire Sanctification? Could a Christian eventually live a life without sin through God's power? If not, shouldn’t we shoot for it anyway?

Q&A question: Is “Entire Sanctification” Biblical?

sanctification
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

Was Christ Nailed to a Tree or Cross?: I’ve heard some Christian songs say Christ was nailed to a “tree” instead of a cross. Would you happen to know why the two terms are interchanged?

Q&A question: Was Christ Nailed to a Tree or Cross?
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-01

About Forgiveness When We Sin: When Christians sin, are they condemned again until they ask for forgiveness?

Q&A question: About Forgiveness When We Sin

forgiveness
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

About the Apostles’ Martyrdom: A big defense for Christianity is that the Apostles died & were tortured, never recanting Jesus. How are the Heavens Gate & Jonestown 1978 incidents any different? They all willingly died for a lie, too.

Q&A question: About the Apostles’ Martyrdom

Jesus Apostles
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

Ways to Grow in Christ: I've recently found a renewed desire to get closer with God and was just wondering if you have any advice about how to do so.

Q&A question: Ways to Grow in Christ
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

How to Glorify God as an Artist: I like to draw and write fiction in my spare time, and I want to glorify God as best I can doing this. Is there anything I should do or avoid doing as a Christian artist?

Q&A question: How to Glorify God as an Artist
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

Does Forgiveness Challenge Responsibility?: My grandma rejects Christianity because she claims relying on the forgiveness of a savior teaches us that we don’t have to be responsible for our own actions. How can I help her untangle that belief?

Q&A question: Does Forgiveness Challenge Responsibility?

forgiveness
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-08

About Liberal & Conservative Christians: It seems like conservative Christians are biblical with respect to personal morality, to the exclusion of societal justice - and liberal ones vice versa. Why? Is one more important? How do we reconcile the extremes?

Q&A question: About Liberal & Conservative Christians
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-15

Reconciling 2 Important Verses/Worldly Christians?: Can you explain Matthew 7: 21 vs. Romans 10: 13? Also, how do you spot worldly Christians (1 Corinthians 3:1) from those who are unsaved but have good works (Matthew 7: 22-23)? Shouldn't we have grace for sanctification?

Q&A question: Reconciling 2 Important Verses/Worldly Christians?

Romans 10 1 Corinthians 3 Matthew sanctification Romans 10 1 Corinthians 3
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-15

Advice for Christian College Students: What advice do you have for Christians in college?

Q&A question: Advice for Christian College Students
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-15

About being Satisfied in God: How can you know that you are satisfied in God? How does it manifest practically? Does doing Christian things mean I'm satisfied in God? Can’t I do Christian stuff and still not be satisfied in Him?

Q&A question: About being Satisfied in God
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-22

Why is Suicide a Sin?: Why do Christians see suicide as a sin if it’s never condemned in the Bible? Why should I be forced to live a pathetic life I never asked for?

Q&A question: Why is Suicide a Sin?

anxiety and mental health
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-22

About “Feeling” God’s Presence: I always hear Christians say they “felt the presence of God.” How can I feel His presence? I read His Word as much as I can and pray often, but have never “felt” His presence.

Q&A question: About “Feeling” God’s Presence
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-22

About Adoption/Homosexual Couples: How should Christians who are unwilling/uncalled to adopt respond to gay couples who adopt without looking like hypocrites or inhospitable (since they’re not taking in these kids themselves)?

Q&A question: About Adoption/Homosexual Couples

homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-22

Should we Read Non-Canonical Books?: Would you recommend that current Christians develop an awareness of Scripture that is no longer canon?

Q&A question: Should we Read Non-Canonical Books?
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

A Godly Attitude for Workplace Struggles: My parents think Christians shouldn’t unionize or strike, and should just do what they’re told or go elsewhere, citing the Parable of the Vineyard. But that sounds crazy to me. What should a Christian attitude be to workplace struggles?

Q&A question: A Godly Attitude for Workplace Struggles
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

About Being Alive in Christ/Future Resurrection: Please explain John 11: 25-26, how the first person became dead but believed and the second person being a believer never dies.

Q&A question: About Being Alive in Christ/Future Resurrection

John 11 resurrection John 11
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

Thoughts about Steven Crowder: What is your opinion on Christian YouTuber Steven Crowder? A lot of his content (while in the name of comedy and free speech) is quite vulgar and feels insensitive. Is his method biblical?

Q&A question: Thoughts about Steven Crowder
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

Help with Doubts & Unbelief: How do you stop doubting that God exists or that Christianity is the true religion out of many, especially Islam? Sometimes my faith wanders from belief to unbelief. Any tips?

Q&A question: Help with Doubts & Unbelief

Islam
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-29

About Theophanies & Christophanies: Would you say that every theophany is a Christophany? (John 1: 17-18, Jude 1:5, John 8: 58, Matthew 11: 27, 1 Timothy 2:5)

Q&A question: About Theophanies & Christophanies

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:5 John 1 1 Timothy 2 Timothy 1 Timothy 2:5
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-05

About our Music Choices: Is it OK to listen to old music from former Christians, like Kevin Max or Ray Boltz? Is their music prior to them leaving Christ OK to listen to?

Q&A question: About our Music Choices
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-05

How to Witness to an Angry Person: My friend has left Christianity. His family is a bit extreme and aggressive with their faith, and he says they are what pushed him away from his. If I try to talk with him, he gets angry. What can I do?

Q&A question: How to Witness to an Angry Person

evangelism
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-05

Wrestling with Matters of Conscience: I’m a family photographer being asked to do sessions involving a same-sex couple with kids. I've done sessions for cohabitating pregnant couples before, but how can I handle this as a Christian?

Q&A question: Wrestling with Matters of Conscience

faith and science
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-12

Coming Back to the Lord after Doubting: I wanted to ask if you have any biblical guidance on coming back to your Christ-like identity when you've fallen into doubt.

Q&A question: Coming Back to the Lord after Doubting

doubt and faith
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-12

Should We Correct Non-Believers’ Sins?: What is the Christian’s role in bringing up non-believers’ specific sins? Should we, at all? I hear people reference John 16:8. How should we best evangelize to non-believers?

Q&A question: Should We Correct Non-Believers’ Sins?

John 16 John 16 angels
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