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Mike Winger idea 2018-12-05

Sin concerns specific bedroom behaviors, not identity, orientation, or the relationship as a whole

Winger clarifies what he means — and what the Bible means — when calling homosexual behavior sin.

sexual ethics biblical clarity sin
Mike Winger idea 2019-04-24

Q&A: Has McDowell's strategy on LGBTQ issues changed since "A New Kind of Apologist" (2016)?

Audience question about McDowell's evolution on LGBTQ apologetics

sexuality nature vs. nurture LGBTQ
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-11

Saved by faith alone; works are evidence of salvation, not the means of it — applied to homosexual lifestyle

Response to viewer Tegunbai asking: if we are saved by faith alone not works, how can living a homosexual lifestyle indicate one is not saved? Isn't that mixing faith and works?

Ephesians 2:8-10 sola fide assurance of salvation sanctification
Mike Winger idea 2020-11-06

Responding pastorally to a parent whose daughter came out as bisexual: distinguish identity from sin, love without approval

Responding to 'Whatever is Lovely' whose daughter was baptized in 2018 then came out as bisexual in 2019

Christian ethics pastoral care sin nature
Mike Winger idea 2021-05-28

About Same-Sex Attraction: As a Side B/Celibate same-sex attracted Christian, do you believe God can change my attraction to eventually desire to marry a woman?

Q&A question: About Same-Sex Attraction
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-01

Encouragement for a Progressive Friend: My friend has always been a strong Christian and is now struggling with same-sex attraction. He has adopted progressive thoughts on the Bible. How can I encourage him otherwise?

Q&A question: Encouragement for a Progressive Friend
Mike Winger idea 2023-07-21

Can Same-Sex Attractions Change?: I'm a Christian, converted this year. I've felt the Holy Spirit inspire me to live a better life in many ways. But I still struggle with one thing. I'm gay and I struggle to see how my attraction could change.

Q&A question: Can Same-Sex Attractions Change?

homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2023-08-18

Will God Give Up on Repetitive Sinners?: I suffer from same-sex attraction. I fight it, but sometimes I give in. Will God give up on me at some point if I give in?

Q&A question: Will God Give Up on Repetitive Sinners?
Mike Winger idea 2024-07-05

Preston Sprinkle & “Side B” Christianity: What's your take on Preston Sprinkle? Some Christians like him, but others call him a heretic or "side B Christian.” The issue seems to be about him not thinking same-sex attraction is a sin when not meditated/acted on.

Q&A question: Preston Sprinkle & “Side B” Christianity

heresy
Mike Winger idea 2025-08-29

Struggling with Sexual Temptations: I struggle with same-sex attraction, unfortunately. How can I be sure that I’m not reprobate/unregenerate? The idea of evanescent grace scares me.

Q&A question: Struggling with Sexual Temptations

sexual ethics