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Mike Winger idea 2019-08-07

Exodus 20:5-6 — God's jealousy is analogous to His wrath: proper, not sinful

Mike extends the argument to God's jealousy as a parallel form of righteous emotion.

Exodus 20:5-6 God's wrath divine holiness divine mercy
Mike Winger idea 2020-11-20

Biblical basis for rights to life, liberty, and property

Question asking for verses that imply life, liberty, and property are inalienable rights.

1 Kings 21 Genesis 4 Exodus 20 theocracy 1 Kings 21 right to life
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-15

Images are not inherently wrong — the biblical prohibition is against images used for worship, not images per se

Question from Jesper about whether Christians can have icons in the home.

Romans 1 Exodus 20:4-5 Romans 1 Idolatry Graven images
Mike Winger idea 2021-04-23

Taking the Lord's name in vain: biblical command is broad and applies beyond formal oaths to casual, empty use of God's name.

Q1 from Tanya in South Africa: is it wrong to watch movies that use phrases like "Oh my God" or "JC" even if the viewer is not personally using God's name in vain?

Exodus 20:7 third commandment taking God's name in vain Exodus 20:7
Mike Winger idea 2020-03-11

"Water under the earth" (Psalm 136:6, Exodus 20:4) = the ocean. Exodus 20:4 prohibits idols of things in heaven, on earth, or in the water under the earth — if this isn't the ocean, then the idol prohibition doesn't cover fish/sea creatures. Psalm 24:2: "founded upon the seas, established upon the rivers" — earth (dry land) is simply above water level.

Water under the earth — the ocean

Exodus 20:4 Psalm 24:1-2 Psalm 136:6 water under the earth Exodus 20:4 Psalm 24:1-2
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

Exodus 20 Exodus 20:4 Jesus Exodus 20 Exodus 20:4
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 2021-12-10

Did God’s Promise Change?: Why did the promise for honoring your parents change from Old Testament (Exodus 20: 12 – “in the land I will give you”) vs. the New Testament (Ephesians 6:2 – “living long on the earth”)?

Q&A question: Did God’s Promise Change?

Exodus 20 Ephesians 6 Exodus 20 Ephesians 6