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Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

Is “Spiritual Attack” Legitimate?: Is "spiritual attack" really a thing? Is that biblical? (i.e., during some notable season as a Christian, if we have intensified doubt, hopelessness, illness, etc. why's that not just, y'know, life?)

Q&A question: Is “Spiritual Attack” Legitimate?

doubt and faith
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-22

Why is Abraham our Spiritual Father?: Why is Abraham our spiritual father (Romans 4: 16-25) if people before him also had faith in God: Abel, Enoch, Noah, etc.? Were they not "counted righteous" through faith the same way Abraham was?

Q&A question: Why is Abraham our Spiritual Father?

Romans 4 Abraham Romans 4 Enoch
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

About Spiritual Death: Can you explain spiritual death as referenced in passages such as Colossians 2: 13, Ephesians 2 and 5: 18, and what part it plays in the process of salvation?

Q&A question: About Spiritual Death

Ephesians 2 salvation Ephesians 2
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-05

Evaluating our Spiritual Traditions: I'm an ex-Muslim follower of Christ from Afghanistan. Some Islamic traditions felt really spiritual and comforting such as praying on an Islamic rug, etc. Is it okay if I keep some of those traditions?

Q&A question: Evaluating our Spiritual Traditions

Islam
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-13

Is Being Baptized in a Special Location More “Spiritual”?: Is it wrong to think being baptized in the Jordan River could be special?

Q&A question: Is Being Baptized in a Special Location More “Spiritual”?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-30

Do Our Spiritual Gifts Ever Change?: As believers, are we given a static set of spiritual gifts, or are our gifts more dynamic in nature so that God adds to and/or subtracts from them according to our season of life or our maturity in Him?

Q&A question: Do Our Spiritual Gifts Ever Change?

spiritual gifts
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-09

Should we Only Have One Teacher?: Please, can you talk about what we should do when a spiritual leader wants you to only take advice from them and no one else, especially when the Bible says to have a “multitude of counselors”?

Q&A question: Should we Only Have One Teacher?
Mike Winger idea 2023-01-27

Are there Additional Spiritual Gifts?: Are there more spiritual gifts than those talked about in the Bible?

Q&A question: Are there Additional Spiritual Gifts?

spiritual gifts
Mike Winger idea 2023-02-17

Why Physical vs. Spiritual Blessings?: What is the significance of God promising physical blessings to nations (thinking particularly of the promise to Ishmael), when, in light of eternity, physical blessings are nearly insignificant?

Q&A question: Why Physical vs. Spiritual Blessings?
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-07

Earthly Rulers vs. Spiritual Rulers?: In 1 Corinthians 2:8, is Paul referring to earthly rulers (i.e. Pharisees or Romans) or spiritual rulers as he does in Ephesians 6: 12?

Q&A question: Earthly Rulers vs. Spiritual Rulers?

1 Corinthians 2:8 Ephesians 6 Pharisees 1 Corinthians 2:8 Ephesians 6
Mike Winger idea 2023-04-21

Should our Main Focus be Evangelism?: John Wesley says, “You have one business on this earth: to save souls.” Is Christlikeness or spiritual maturity chiefly a means to an end – of bringing people to Christ (Romans 8: 29, 2 Corinthians 3: 18, 2 Peter 3: 18)?

Q&A question: Should our Main Focus be Evangelism?

Romans 8 Peter Romans 8 angels
Mike Winger idea 2023-08-18

Leading with Proper Wisdom: In light of 1 Corinthians 3: 18, how can I lead others spiritually with wisdom without considering myself to be wise?

Q&A question: Leading with Proper Wisdom

1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 3
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-15

Is God Constantly Speaking to Us?: My friend doesn't want to have too small of a view of God, so he sees every small event in his life as God speaking to him, even trivial things. Am I being too stingy, or is he "over-spiritualizing"?

Q&A question: Is God Constantly Speaking to Us?
Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Are You Casting Pearls Before Swine?: When should we apply Matthew 7:6? I ask because for Christmas, I want to give a spiritually themed gift to my unbelieving sister, who has crudely rejected the Bible and God multiple times. Should I even bother?

Q&A question: Are You Casting Pearls Before Swine?

Matthew Matthew 7 Matthew Matthew 7
Mike Winger idea 2024-02-09

Our Sinful Flesh vs. Spiritual Warfare: How can I discern the difference between demonic influence and my flesh when it comes to sinful struggles?

Q&A question: Our Sinful Flesh vs. Spiritual Warfare

demons
Mike Winger idea 2024-03-08

Are Angels Purely Spiritual, Not Physical?: How can we know that angels are spiritual beings and not potentially physical beings? Some people say they're spiritual and do not have reproductive organs (since Jesus said they're not given in marriage).

Q&A question: Are Angels Purely Spiritual, Not Physical?

marriage Jesus angels
Mike Winger idea 2024-03-15

Marital Relations during Menstruation?: Is it a sin to have marital relations during the menstrual cycle? In Leviticus 18: 19, 24-25, it indicates that this is an abomination. But Leviticus 15: 24 puts it in the category of ritual uncleanness.

Q&A question: Marital Relations during Menstruation?
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-03

Jesus’ Death: Physical but Not Spiritual?: If Jesus' humanity and divinity are inseparable, then how could He experience bodily death on the cross without His deity dying, as well?

Q&A question: Jesus’ Death: Physical but Not Spiritual?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-03

Metaphorical, Spiritual, or Physical Resurrection?: Is Romans 8: 11 referring to a metaphorical, spiritual, or physical resurrection later to come? I thought it was spiritual, but the term "mortal bodies" has me thinking differently.

Q&A question: Metaphorical, Spiritual, or Physical Resurrection?

Romans 8 Romans 8 resurrection
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-17

Advice for When We’re Exhausted: Do you have any advice for someone who is spiritually and physically exhausted (like Elijah in 1 Kings 19)?

Q&A question: Advice for When We’re Exhausted

1 Kings 19 Elijah 1 Kings 19
Mike Winger idea 2024-06-28

Why Pray for Others?: If Jesus is our final intercessor, why should we intercede for or pray over other believers' needs? Is this related to the spiritual realm and prayer delays, like in Daniel 10: 12-14?

Q&A question: Why Pray for Others?

Daniel Jesus prayer Daniel
Mike Winger idea 2024-08-30

Multiplying Gifts & Producing Fruit: What does the word “interest” mean (spiritually speaking) in Luke 19: 23? How can one not multiply God’s gifts but still produce fruit?

Q&A question: Multiplying Gifts & Producing Fruit
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-25

Spiritual Power?: How can I argue biblically against the idea that we gain personal power/status in the spiritual realm by being full of the Spirit, and how does this relate to abiding in Christ & James 5-16?

Q&A question: Spiritual Power?

James James
Mike Winger idea 2024-10-25

Advice for Depression & Spiritual Dryness: When I was a teen, I had depression leading to a suicide attempt. Through God I'm still here, married, and have a family. I read/study the Bible and pray, but I feel lost and far from God. Advice?

Q&A question: Advice for Depression & Spiritual Dryness

anxiety and mental health
Mike Winger idea 2024-12-27

Are our Souls Immortal?: Seventh-day Adventism claims that belief in an immortal soul comes from Paganism and leads to occult spiritualism (like necromancy and belief in ghosts). Is this biblical?

Q&A question: Are our Souls Immortal?

occult
Mike Winger idea 2025-01-03

Spiritual Significance of The Election?: What do you think of invoking biblical figures like David, Cyrus, and Jehu when talking about President-elect Trump? Does his election have spiritual significance?

Q&A question: Spiritual Significance of The Election?

David
Mike Winger idea 2025-01-31

God’s Omnipresence: Within God’s omnipresence, is that confined to spatial and spiritual dimensions? Or does that include Him being present across all of time, as well? As in He’s currently in all times all at once?

Q&A question: God’s Omnipresence
Mike Winger idea 2025-06-06

Temptation Increasing vs. Satan Fleeing?: The Bible says when we resist the devil, he will flee (James 4:7). So why does it often feel like spiritual warfare INCREASES when we try to buckle down and resist sins of the flesh, addictions, etc.? When I resist, it doesn't feel like the devil flees - it feels like he tries even harder to get me to fall. Why is this?

Q&A question: Temptation Increasing vs. Satan Fleeing?

James James 4 James 4:7 James James 4 Satan
Mike Winger idea 2025-09-26

Repentance after Spiritual Drought: Do you have any advice for someone who was raised Christian, who professed faith and went to church but still lived a worldly and immoral lifestyle, then has recently come to Christ in repentance?

Q&A question: Repentance after Spiritual Drought

repentance
Mike Winger idea 2025-10-24

Spiritually Guiding our Loved Ones: My mom is a baby Christian (2 years), but she feels most comfortable in an Orthodox church. She seems to be growing in her faith there. Should I intervene or just let her go where she feels led?

Q&A question: Spiritually Guiding our Loved Ones
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Finding Meaning & Contentment: I feel spiritually empty despite recent financial blessings. I’m not lacking, yet discontent. What gives life meaning, and would serving or evangelizing help fulfill me?

Q&A question: Finding Meaning & Contentment

angels
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Lectio Divina & Spiritual Formation?: What are your thoughts on the Spiritual Formation movement including practices like Lectio Divina in non-denominational churches?

Q&A question: Lectio Divina & Spiritual Formation?
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-08

The term "abomination" in both Hebrew and Greek consistently refers to an idol or false object of worship, and "desolation" relates to the temple being made spiritually or physically desolate. The phrase "standing where it should not be" — and Matthew's "in the holy place" — point to an idol being set up inside the temple precincts.

Linguistic and textual analysis of the phrase "abomination of desolation"

Matthew worship Matthew
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-02

Deuteronomy 21:22-23 required that anyone executed by hanging be buried the same day so as not to defile the land. According to Dr. Craig Evans, the Sanhedrin was specifically tasked with ensuring proper burial of executed persons in Jerusalem to maintain ritual purity — meaning even the enemies of Jesus had religious motivation to bury him promptly.

Jewish law and Sanhedrin practice as evidence for burial; Deut. 21:22-23 and the purity argument

Jesus Sanhedrin Craig Evans
Mike Winger idea 2021-11-01

The real authority in JW life is not the Bible but the governing body — eight men in New York City who "formulate doctrine" and whose instructions, according to Watchtower, determine your "spiritual health and relationship with God." The NWT Bible is a doctrinally distorted translation that changes key texts about Christ's deity, and members are discouraged from researching outside Watchtower sources.

JW authority structure: governing body over Scripture; the NWT as a distorted translation

Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower
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