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Mike Winger Ideas (47)
Q&A — Matthew 18:34 ('delivered to the torturers until he pays all') examined as a tertiary purgatory text
Responding to Catholic Apologists on Purgatory
Proverbs 19:11 — it is glorious to overlook an offense, inverting the cultural shame of not retaliating.
A Calm and Biblical View of Anger
The remedy for malice is praying for your enemies (Matthew 5:44) — specifically blessing them, not praying 'about' them asking God to deal with them.
A Calm and Biblical View of Anger
Q&A: Cutting off someone for life out of anger is probably wrong — God's pattern with us should inform how we treat others.
A Calm and Biblical View of Anger
Q&A: 'Forgive and forget' is imprecise; forgiveness is unilateral but restoration of relationship requires the other person's repentance and change.
A Calm and Biblical View of Anger
Q&A: Dealing with malice toward someone who has died — pray for your own heart every time the feeling arises; direction toward good matters more than immediate resolution.
A Calm and Biblical View of Anger
Romans 4:6-8 — David as second Old Testament example: righteousness apart from works (Psalm 32)
Ben Shapiro, a Catholic Bishop and the Gospel.
Call to repentance for those who have had or supported abortions — women were often deceived by dishonest medical language; the gospel offers forgiveness
Why Every Pro-Choice Argument Fails
Mike's personal testimony: heard the gospel at 12, found relief in forgiveness
Live Q&A - Theology, Apologetics and The Christian Life
Q&A: Why would God create a world where things can exist that go against his nature? Answer: free will theodicy and soul-building theodicy
YouTube Atheism vs YouTube Christianity
Matthew 6:14-15 has a direct and uncomfortable application; persistent unwillingness to forgive may be evidence of not being in Christ, not a cause of losing salvation
Mike Winger LIVE Q&A on Theology, Apologetics and the Christian Life
Unbiblical divorce followed by the ex-spouse's remarriage: the innocent party is free to remarry, but must do heart work first
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 1)
Luke 23:34 'Father forgive them' likely refers to delayed judgment / forgiveness offered, not full salvific pardon
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 11)
Ephesians 1-3 as the foundation for resting in total forgiveness; believers are holy and without blame before God in love (Ephesians 1:4) and have bold access to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4).
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 14)
Forgiveness vs. salvation: forgiveness is one component; salvation is the full package including adoption, the Spirit, and eternal life
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 20)
1 Peter 2:24 quotes Isaiah 53:5 in a spiritual/relational healing context, not physical
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 4)
Old Testament sacrifices seasoned with salt — salt as covenant symbol and godly character
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 4)
Having had an abortion: is it hypocritical to oppose it, have children afterward, or feel unworthy?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 4)
Matthew 6:14-15 — is forgiving others necessary for salvation, or evidence of it?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 4)
How to overcome long-held bitterness — pray for the person consistently; blessing them changes your own heart
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 4)
Forgiveness: will and emotions are separate; you can choose to forgive before your heart feels it
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 25)
God's forgetting of sins means he will not bring them up again, not literal amnesia — Christians cannot claim sinlessness post-forgiveness
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 26)
If our Sins are Forgiven, Why Ask for Forgiveness?: If Jesus paid for all of our sins once and for all, why are we still called throughout Scripture to continually ask for forgiveness (ex: The Lord's Prayer)?
20 Questions episode 41 (part 2 after internet issues)
How to Have Godly Sorrow Over Sin: How do you have a godly sorrow over sin (2 Corinthians 7: 10)? When I sin, I repent, feel really bad, and ask for forgiveness, but eventually fall for the same sin again. Do you just pray for God to give godly sorrow?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 42)
Overcoming Condemnation/Embracing God’s Grace: I have a good understanding of God’s Love and forgiveness in my head, but I have trouble living as though I believe it in my heart, and I still feel condemned at times (1 John 4: 16-18). Any advice?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 43)
About Imputed Righteousness: Is imputed righteousness synonymous with forgiveness of sins? Or does God require more than just sinlessness (that is to say: a positive ascribed righteousness)?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 39)
Does God Forgive Repeated Sin?: If you struggle with sin and there is true contrition but you still keep repeating the same sin and asking for forgiveness, will God still forgive you?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 46)
About Asking for Forgiveness/Mark of the Beast: A popular internet ministry says Jesus never said we need to ask for forgiveness and the Bible doesn’t mention it. Is that true? They also say it’s impossible for a Christian to take mark of the beast. Is that true?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 47)
Help During Trying Times of Doubt: Why can’t I trust Christ for complete forgiveness even though I fully believe every word in the Bible? Why won’t my heart allow me to enter salvation? Why doesn’t God seem to want to help me?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 47)
About Forgiveness When We Sin: When Christians sin, are they condemned again until they ask for forgiveness?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 50)
Does Forgiveness Challenge Responsibility?: My grandma rejects Christianity because she claims relying on the forgiveness of a savior teaches us that we don’t have to be responsible for our own actions. How can I help her untangle that belief?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 51)
About Forgiveness of Unconfessed Sin: Are you forgiven or held accountable for the sins you’re not aware of and don’t repent of? For example: gluttony, laziness, or even getting mad at someone and later forgetting about it.
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 53)
Anxiety about Repenting of Every Sin: How can I deal with the urge to ask for forgiveness for nearly every intrusive thought, feeling, and temptation? If I'm asking out of anxiety, am I asking in vain? I don't want to treat sin lightly.
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 56)
Is it Unfair that Certain People Receive God’s Forgiveness?: People in my life push against "saved by faith alone" asking “How can people like Hitler accept Jesus right before death and then go and sit in Heaven next to Mother Teresa? How do I address that?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 67)
Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?: Any thoughts on self-forgiveness? Do you think it’s biblical?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 67)
Are there Sins we Really Can’t Help Doing?: How can I reconcile 1 Corinthians 10: 13 after decades of struggling with sloth, bad work ethic, sin at work, etc.? I’m praying for forgiveness, but was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I now see I can’t help it without meds.
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 76)
Is Loan Forgiveness Moral or Immoral?: Is it biblical for a Christian to file for student loan forgiveness? I attended college in my 20s and racked up 20k in student loans. The balance is currently at 16k. Biden's student loan forgiveness plan would really help, but would I be "taking the easy way out" when I'm able-bodied to pay off the remainder over time myself? Would it be selfish and irresponsible, or a blessing, to accept the aid?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 85)
Forgiveness while Guarding Against Abuse: In 1 Corinthians 13:1, we are told that love "keeps no record of wrongs.” But how do we reconcile this with setting boundaries to protect us from abusive behaviors?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 96)
Should We Still Forgive when Not Asked?: Do we still need to forgive others if they don’t ask for forgiveness? My grandma believes that as Christians, we don’t forgive unless the other person repents and asks for forgiveness.
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 101)
Teaching PSA to Our Youth: My ex is Muslim. He taught our kids that God’s forgiveness is enough and there is no need for God to die for our sins. Do you have any ideas on how to discuss Penal Substitution with a 9 yr. old?
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 103)
Do Some Sins Indicate a Lack of Salvation?: Verses like Matthew 6: 14 make me feel like there are sins so bad that if you commit them (like unforgiveness), you’re 100% not a Christian. I feel like I have to maintain my own salvation.
20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 109)
Why is Belief Necessary for Forgiveness?: Why does God require belief for forgiveness? Why can’t God simply forgive our sins since Jesus died for all and not attach belief to that?
20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 112)
Why Ask for Forgiveness?: If we are saved by faith alone, why are there so many prayers asking that our sins be forgiven, when by faith we know that they have been? Thank You
20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 113)
Does Sin Separate Believers from God?: I often hear that sin "breaks fellowship" or causes "relational unforgiveness" (to quote GotQuestions.org), but is there Scripture to show that sin can, in any way, separate a Christian from God (Hebrews 10: 19)?
10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 4)
Do Christians Continue to Need Forgiveness?: 1 John 1:9 perplexes me. I am a Christian. In what sense does my daily confession apply "forgiveness" to me? What happens if I die with “unforgiven” sin?
10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 13)
Why do Christians Ask for Forgiveness?: My question from a skeptic is, if you are already saved, why do you still ask for forgiveness for your sins?
10 Questions with Mike Winger SKEPTICS EDITION (Episode 21)
Can We Truly Learn if Forgiven?: My friend says he doesn't want forgiveness because he won't learn from his mistakes if he doesn't face consequences. How would you respond?
10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 28)
Related Comments (20)
I believe that what John is writing about is the fruit of practiced sin. In other words this is the habit that one practices i.e. one practices hatred and therefore unforgiveness. A true Christian may...
Heidi, The wolves have already come in. They have stolen callings, killed dreams, and destroyed true understanding of God’s Word. The wolves have already made portions of scripture null and void b...
One other thing….if a husband sees his wife in sin, the best thing that he can do for her is to pray for her and to live an example for her of godliness. I think the same thing goes for women. When I ...
> I am doing a Matthew 18 work with Matt. … > Matt is not responding well to correction…. > Matt > -bore false witness against me > -berate me as a heretic > -claim that he has not slandered...
Here’s a public archive from the CCC forum. It’s available to anybody who has internet access. The post number is #27337. DL is Donna, and Kamilla is Kamilla. I am going to have to eliminate hatch mar...
Oh and by the way, this speaker is a Pastor. He gets into forgiveness in one of the DVD sessions that is very good and very practical in a way that I don’t think a non-Christian presenter could....
I’ve written before that if something is a law, then there must be penalties for breaking it. This is of particular importance on the issue of legalism and whether the old Levitical Law applies to Chr...
Nope – oh yiex – try this – <http://hrht-revisingreform.blogspot.com> It’s a good job I can rely on forgiveness!...
***This is a very serious matter and must be addressed so that there can be repentance and turning away from this bad behavior and forgiveness. How many more precious sisters in Christ will be hurt b...
Hi Don, > ” The lot was an accepted way to make decisions and besides being random it might mean they voted.” While the “lot” was an accepted way to make decisions in the OT, it is not shown to be a...
Not picking Matthias during the time that Jesus was explaining the prophetic application of scripture to his disciples, teaching and commanding them on what to do regarding their witness to the world,...
Don, You said: > On 2, lots may be votes or they might be random, it is not clear. Even if random the lot is in the hands of the Lord as they were acting in faith. There is no other place in script...
Robin, One the marks of a cult is the narrowing of the doctrine. Differences of opinion is not accepted. When denominations major on the minor points of doctrine and use these minors to divide fro...
I have seen some blogs/web sites/discussion boards that claim to be Christian and they delight in abusing those who do not believe the same way as they do on secondary issues. I am thoroughly amazed ...
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Cheryl, I’ve admired your depth of meaning in the Scriptures, but I’ve never dreamed I’d be sending you what I believe about nutrition. I believe the greatest medicine in the world came from God wh...
Paula, It looks like your comment was coming in at the same time as I was writing my comment. If I said that you only saw what you want to see, that would have been a wrong way to say it as it woul...
Mark, You ask: “2. If the above is correct, the redemption acheived through Jesus has in effect reversed this male leadership, that we are all now ‘co heirs’ in everything, including church leadershi...
Mark, While all sin shows that we all need a Savior since sin separates us from a Holy God, not all sin affects us the same way. We all fail daily to live up to God’s perfect standard, but there are...
stumbled across this blog in a random internet search… i’m disheartened by all of the hatred and anger being displayed by fellow believers. yes, john piper is not perfect, he doesn’t have perfect an...