Search — Theology Explorer

Filter results by source database — Scripture Commentary, Theology, Mike Winger, or Pulpit. Click a tab to narrow to one database.

...more

All (24) Mike Winger (24)

Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

No special group of Christians should serve as a bridge to God's grace for other Christians

Mike argues against any form of priestly mediation within Christianity.

Hebrews 6:19 Roman Catholicism mediation Hebrews 6:19

Mike Winger idea 2018-01-24

Christian definition of the gospel: the good news of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection — sufficient for complete salvation.

Ninth vocabulary comparison: 'the gospel.' For Christians, the gospel is straightforward good news requiring faith, not works.

Christian soteriology gospel faith

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-17

Infant salvation and adult salvation both ultimately flow from Jesus Christ, but differ experientially — one comes through knowing faith, the other through grace applied to the innocence of accountability.

Q&A section: a viewer asks whether an infant's salvation is different from a young person's or adult's.

faith grace soteriology

Mike Winger idea 2018-12-19

Implication of Barron's answer: evangelism of Jews becomes unnecessary if law-keeping + sincerity suffices

Mike draws out the logical consequence of Barron's position

evangelism salvation missions

Mike Winger idea 2018-12-19

Galatians 2:15-16 — even Jewish believers know that justification is by faith in Christ, not works of the law

Mike adds Galatians to the scriptural case

Galatians 2:15-16 Paul justification works of the law

Mike Winger idea 2019-02-07

Hebrew Roots Movement: Should Christians uphold the Law of Moses?

Q&A on whether Christians should uphold the Law as Jesus did, since he was sinless in following it.

faith in Christ Hebrew Roots Movement Law of Moses

Mike Winger idea 2019-02-07

Christ as fulfillment of OT ceremonial types (Passover, Day of Atonement)

Mike argues that trusting in Christ means participating indirectly in the fulfillment of OT ceremonial law.

typology Passover Law of Moses

Mike Winger idea 2019-02-07

Baptism does not secure salvation; it is an outward expression of inward faith

Q&A on whether post-baptism sin causes a loss of the security received at baptism.

1 John 2 baptism faith in Christ 1 John 2

Mike Winger idea 2019-02-13

Mike's personal testimony: heard the gospel at 12, found relief in forgiveness

Viewer asking about Mike's salvation experience

salvation sanctification forgiveness

Mike Winger idea 2019-03-27

The false definition of faith makes Christian claims appear unreasonable before dialogue even begins

Mike explains the downstream effect of Boghossian's redefinition

Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:1 Peter Boghossian Faith

Mike Winger idea 2019-05-22

Acts 2 Pentecost crowd is entirely Jewish or proselytes -- the question of Gentiles obeying the law never arises because all present already observed it

Survey of Acts chapter 2

Acts 2:5 Acts 2:9-10 Pentecost Jewish believers Acts 2:5

Mike Winger idea 2019-06-05

Galatians 3:25 — we are no longer under the guardian (the law)

Surveying Pauline uses — fifth instance

Galatians 3:25 faith in Christ Law of Moses under the law

Mike Winger idea 2020-01-29

Proper logic and reason will never contradict genuine faith; apparent conflicts come from reasoning errors, not from reason itself

Q&A: whether logic can grieve the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit epistemology faith and reason

Mike Winger idea 2020-08-28

A childhood "blood pact with Satan" has no power over someone who trusts in Christ — the cross cancels all such claims

Question about a friend who at age 12 signed his soul over to Satan in a blood pact and now feels he cannot be saved.

2 Corinthians 5:17 salvation Satan spiritual warfare

Mike Winger idea 2020-09-04

Being saved, having eternal life, and entering the kingdom of God are all part of the same package (John 3:3)

Part of the same question from Christian Liang asking whether one can be saved and have eternal life but not enter the kingdom.

John 3:3 salvation kingdom of God Nicodemus

Mike Winger idea 2020-10-17

Perseverance of the Saints — Mike is unresolved, not firmly opposed

Fifth and final point of TULIP addressed.

Hebrews 6 Hebrews 10 Hebrews 4 Calvinism Apostasy Hebrews 6

Mike Winger idea 2021-02-12

Closing: Ravi Zacharias scandal — no excuse to defend him; faith rests in Christ not in people; wheat and tares are expected

Mike closes the livestream by returning to the Ravi Zacharias announcement.

discernment Ravi Zacharias wolves among sheep

Mike Winger idea 2020-12-04

How to find God: Christianity's goal is not emotional comfort but truth and relationship; reading and praying without trusting Christ is insufficient.

Question from an anonymous person (username 'it's me') who found comfort in the New Age but confusion in Christianity after 5 months of reading and prayer.

Assurance of salvation New Age spirituality Conversion and faith

Mike Winger idea 2021-04-09

Universal salvation vs. conditional salvation: Romans 5:18, 1 Corinthians 15:22, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Matthew 25:46

Question from New Testament Theologist about squaring universalist-sounding texts with texts affirming eternal punishment.

1 Corinthians 15:22 Matthew 25:46 Romans 5:18 1 Corinthians 15:22 Matthew 25:46 Romans 5:18

Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Intellectual Agreement vs. Faith in Christ: I believe I'm trusting in Jesus' death and resurrection for salvation, but I have OCD and can't control my thoughts. So how do I know if I'm really trusting, or just agreeing with facts intellectually?

Q&A question: Intellectual Agreement vs. Faith in Christ

Jesus salvation resurrection

Mike Winger idea 2023-10-17

Christians Made Whole “Again”?: How do you feel about songs that state, “You make me whole again”? It’s my understating that before faith in Christ we aren’t whole, saved, or forgiven. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Christians Made Whole “Again”?

Mike Winger idea 2023-12-01

Faith in Christ = Guaranteed Protection?: Matthew 6: 25-34 seems to promise earthly protection. How do we contrast this with the "nakedness and starvation" that Paul and other Christians went through (especially under persecution)?

Q&A question: Faith in Christ = Guaranteed Protection?

Matthew Matthew 6 Matthew Matthew 6

Mike Winger idea 2023-12-16

How to Put Faith in Christ: As an atheist who would like to believe in God, goes to church, and has read the Gospel, what steps do I take to believe?

Q&A question: How to Put Faith in Christ

atheism

Mike Winger idea 2025-01-31

The Unsaved: Prayer Priorities?: Is it appropriate to pray for the physical healing of an unsaved person? Isn’t it more reasonable to pray that they would come to faith in Christ? What is the "prayer priority" in this situation?

Q&A question: The Unsaved: Prayer Priorities?

prayer healing

No special group of Christians should serve as a bridge to God's grace for other Christians

Christian definition of the gospel: the good news of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection — sufficient for complete salvation.

Infant salvation and adult salvation both ultimately flow from Jesus Christ, but differ experientially — one comes through knowing faith, the other through grace applied to the innocence of accountability.

Implication of Barron's answer: evangelism of Jews becomes unnecessary if law-keeping + sincerity suffices

Galatians 2:15-16 — even Jewish believers know that justification is by faith in Christ, not works of the law

Hebrew Roots Movement: Should Christians uphold the Law of Moses?

Christ as fulfillment of OT ceremonial types (Passover, Day of Atonement)

Baptism does not secure salvation; it is an outward expression of inward faith

Mike's personal testimony: heard the gospel at 12, found relief in forgiveness

The false definition of faith makes Christian claims appear unreasonable before dialogue even begins

Acts 2 Pentecost crowd is entirely Jewish or proselytes -- the question of Gentiles obeying the law never arises because all present already observed it

Galatians 3:25 — we are no longer under the guardian (the law)

Proper logic and reason will never contradict genuine faith; apparent conflicts come from reasoning errors, not from reason itself

A childhood "blood pact with Satan" has no power over someone who trusts in Christ — the cross cancels all such claims

Being saved, having eternal life, and entering the kingdom of God are all part of the same package (John 3:3)

Perseverance of the Saints — Mike is unresolved, not firmly opposed

Closing: Ravi Zacharias scandal — no excuse to defend him; faith rests in Christ not in people; wheat and tares are expected

How to find God: Christianity's goal is not emotional comfort but truth and relationship; reading and praying without trusting Christ is insufficient.

Universal salvation vs. conditional salvation: Romans 5:18, 1 Corinthians 15:22, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Matthew 25:46

Intellectual Agreement vs. Faith in Christ: I believe I'm trusting in Jesus' death and resurrection for salvation, but I have OCD and can't control my thoughts. So how do I know if I'm really trusting, or just agreeing with facts intellectually?

Christians Made Whole “Again”?: How do you feel about songs that state, “You make me whole again”? It’s my understating that before faith in Christ we aren’t whole, saved, or forgiven. Thoughts?

Faith in Christ = Guaranteed Protection?: Matthew 6: 25-34 seems to promise earthly protection. How do we contrast this with the "nakedness and starvation" that Paul and other Christians went through (especially under persecution)?

How to Put Faith in Christ: As an atheist who would like to believe in God, goes to church, and has read the Gospel, what steps do I take to believe?

The Unsaved: Prayer Priorities?: Is it appropriate to pray for the physical healing of an unsaved person? Isn’t it more reasonable to pray that they would come to faith in Christ? What is the "prayer priority" in this situation?

Bible Link Settings