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Mike Winger idea 2019-05-22

Neither extreme interpretation of Acts 10 is correct: neither 'all food is now clean for everyone' nor 'all food is still unclean' -- the vision primarily establishes Gentile access to the gospel

Balanced interpretation of Acts 10 vision

Acts 10 hermeneutics Acts 10 Gentile inclusion
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-22

The gospel alone makes Gentiles clean -- the law was not a prerequisite for salvation, and Acts 10-11 establishes this clearly

Summary argument from Acts 10-11

salvation by grace Law of Moses dietary laws
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-22

Acts 15:1 -- men from Judea teach that circumcision according to Moses is required for salvation, triggering the Jerusalem Council

Survey of Acts 15:1-2, the Judaizers

Acts 15:1-2 Barnabas false gospel Paul the Apostle
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-22

1 Corinthians 9:19-22 -- Paul becomes as a Jew to win Jews, as under the law to win those under the law, as without law to win those without law. Timothy's circumcision fits this pattern.

Cross-reference to 1 Corinthians 9 to explain Timothy's circumcision

1 Corinthians 9:19-22 Timothy Paul the Apostle law of Christ
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-22

Acts 20:16 -- Paul hurries to reach Jerusalem for Pentecost. Winger notes he missed Passover and his motivation is gospel preaching to Jews gathered for the feast, not pure feast-day observance.

Survey of Acts 20:16, Paul and Pentecost

Acts 20:16 Acts 20:24 Pentecost Paul the Apostle feast days
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-05

Being lost in details vs. identifying a central/pivotal issue in the Hebrew Roots debate

Methodological framing for the episode

hermeneutics Hebrew Roots Movement 119 Ministries
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-05

Is 119 Ministries preaching another gospel? Winger says no, after their clarification on salvation by grace through faith alone

Q&A: Castellanos asks if 119 Ministries teaches another gospel

Galatians 1 sola fide Galatians 1 119 Ministries
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-05

Paul applies Deuteronomy's ox-muzzling law as a principle for supporting ministers — typological/principled use of OT law

Q&A: example of principled OT law application

Deuteronomy 25:4 1 Corinthians 9 Deuteronomy 25:4 1 Corinthians 9 law as wisdom
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-30

Universal atonement motivates evangelism; limited atonement undermines the sincere gospel call

Winger argues that Paul's evangelistic appeal in 2 Corinthians 5 flows directly from universal atonement and is inconsistent with limited atonement.

2 Corinthians 5 evangelism limited atonement universal atonement
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-30

Upcoming content: continuing Mark series and Hebrew Roots movement / Galatians on not being under the law

Winger previews upcoming videos at the close of the stream.

Galatians Hebrew Roots movement Galatians Gospel of Mark
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Mike explains why he is doing a video to refute Steven Anderson

Introduction to the video

Steven Anderson biblical gospel media platforming of fringe teachers
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Anderson's teaching is antithetical to the full biblical gospel, not merely imperfect

Framing the critique

false teaching Steven Anderson biblical gospel
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Clip 1: Anderson says he would push a button to kill every homosexual

Playing Anderson's first clip

Steven Anderson homosexuality violence
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Clip 2: Anderson advises homosexuals to put a bullet in their own heads

Playing Anderson's second clip

Steven Anderson homosexuality violence
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Clip 3: Anderson claims homosexuals cannot be saved

Playing Anderson's third clip

John 12 salvation Steven Anderson homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Luke 9:54-56: Jesus rebukes disciples who want to call down fire to destroy enemies

Biblical response to Anderson's death-wish for homosexuals

Luke 9:54-56 James and John Steven Anderson Luke 9:54-56 spirit of Christ vs. spirit of destruction
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Matthew 9:11-13: Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners — his heart is toward sinners

Jesus's posture of reaching toward sinners rather than destroying them

Matthew 9:11-13 Hosea 6:6 Matthew 9:11-13 tax collectors and sinners compassion over sacrifice
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Ezekiel 18:23: God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked

God's heart from the Old Testament itself

Ezekiel 18:23 repentance Ezekiel 18:23 God's heart toward sinners
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

2 Peter 3:9: God is patient, not wishing any to perish but all to come to repentance

God's eschatological patience reveals his salvific desire

2 Peter 3:9 repentance 2 Peter 3:9 God's patience
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Anderson misuses the Old Testament law by applying it selectively to one group

Critique of Anderson's theological method

Leviticus 1 Timothy 1:8 hermeneutics Leviticus Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Galatians 4:21: Those who want to be under the law do not understand the law

Paul's argument against misapplying the law

Galatians 4:21 Galatians 4:21 Steven Anderson law and gospel
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Romans 3:19-23: The purpose of the law is to close every mouth and make all the world accountable

The true purpose of the OT law

Romans 3:19-23 knowledge of sin Romans 3:19-23 purpose of the law
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Romans 3:21-24: The law leads to Christ — righteousness through faith for all who believe

The law's positive function: pointing to Christ

Romans 3:21-24 justification by faith grace righteousness of God
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Jesus in Matthew 5 intensifies the law — lust equals adultery in the heart, hate equals murder

Jesus's Sermon on the Mount expands the scope of sin

Matthew 5 Matthew 5 Sermon on the Mount universal sinfulness
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Luke 13: Jesus refutes the idea that some sinners deserve judgment while others are better

Jesus on universal deserving of judgment

Luke 13 judgment hypocrisy universal sinfulness
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Galatians 3:24: The law is a tutor to lead us to Christ

The law's teleological purpose

Galatians 3:24 justification by faith Galatians 3:24 purpose of the law
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

The OT law is not a blueprint for running governments or establishing theocracies

Correct application of OT law to civic life

theocracy kingdom of God Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

The Christian message holds two truths together: all have sin AND God loves and saves

Proper gospel balance

gospel God's love universal sinfulness
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Isaiah 53:6: The Lord caused the iniquity of all to fall on Jesus

Substitutionary atonement as the solution the law points to

Isaiah 53:6 messianic prophecy substitutionary atonement Isaiah 53:6
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

2 Corinthians 5:21: God made Jesus who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf

Substitutionary atonement — the great exchange

2 Corinthians 5:21 imputed righteousness 2 Corinthians 5:21 substitutionary atonement
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

The gospel reframes Anderson's death-button: the button falls on Jesus, not on us

Applying substitutionary atonement to Anderson's rhetoric

gospel substitutionary atonement Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Two truths the world and Anderson each reject: all sin is terrible; yet God loves and saves

Symmetry of error between secular culture and Anderson

God's love sin Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

John 10:10: Jesus came that they may have life and have it abundantly

Response to Anderson's "put a bullet in your head" advice

John 10:10 John 10:10 abundant life Jesus's mission
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Matthew 11:28 and John 3:16-17: Jesus's actual advice — come to me; God sent Son to save not judge

What Jesus would actually say to sinners

Matthew 11:28 John 3:16-17 salvation Jesus's mission Matthew 11:28
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Anderson claims homosexuals cannot be saved; cites John 12 which is irrelevant

Analysis of Anderson's third clip on salvation

John 12 salvation Steven Anderson homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

1 Corinthians 6:9-11: Such were some of you — homosexuals and all manner of sinners were washed, sanctified, justified

Direct scriptural refutation that homosexuals cannot be saved

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 salvation justification 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Anderson's compromised gospel: sounds biblical in some clips but denies gospel in others

Assessing the full picture of Anderson's teaching

1 Timothy 1 Timothy false teaching gospel
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Worldview gap: secular view — people are generally good and deserve heaven; biblical view — the opposite

Explaining why gospel sounds offensive to secular ears

biblical worldview universal sinfulness secular worldview
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Identity vs. behavior: biblical view calls homosexuality a behavioral issue, not core identity

Explaining the communication breakdown between Christians and LGBTQ+ individuals

sin identity vs. behavior homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

The Christian message is not targeting homosexuality but all behavior against God

Clarifying that Christian ethics are universally applied, not targeted

repentance homosexuality universal sinfulness
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Jeremiah 2:13: Two evils — forsaking the fountain of living waters and digging broken cisterns

The nature of all sin: turning from God toward inadequate substitutes

Jeremiah 2:13 idolatry Jeremiah 2:13 fountain of living waters
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Anderson is King James Only — his church's statement of faith lists KJV without error as first article

Other theological problems with Anderson beyond homosexuality teaching

textual criticism Bible translation Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Anderson teaches that preaching repentance is a false gospel

Another major doctrinal error of Anderson

repentance false gospel Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Prominent Christians have already refuted Anderson for years — James White, Michael Brown, Apologia Studios

Situating the critique in the broader Christian community

James White James White Michael Brown Steven Anderson
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Advice to Anderson followers: recognize the problems and apply a filter

Pastoral counsel to people in Anderson's orbit

Romans 10:2 discernment zeal without knowledge Romans 10:2
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

Advice to everyone else: unsubscribe, stop watching, starve Anderson's platform

Practical counsel on engaging (or not) with Anderson's content

media discernment Steven Anderson platform and influence
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-13

On deplatforming: Mike is ambivalent; prefers targeting donors over removing freedoms

Response to calls to remove Anderson from PayPal and online platforms

Steven Anderson deplatforming religious freedom
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-19

The Gospels (especially Mark and John) contain eyewitness testimony, serving as evidence for a historical Jesus

The Gospels as historical sources

John the son of Zebedee Peter Gospel of John Gospel of Mark
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-19

Richard Carrier's claim that all extra-biblical sources simply copy Gospel accounts is refuted by Tacitus's late date and hostile stance

Refuting Carrier's hypothesis that non-Christian sources merely echo the Gospels

Richard Carrier Tacitus Jesus mythicism
Mike Winger idea 2019-06-19

The dying and rising gods parallel argument fails because Paul and non-Christian sources still have to be explained independently of the Gospels

Initial response to the Greco-Roman dying/rising gods parallel argument

Paul Jesus mythicism historicity of Jesus