BibleThinker

Mike Winger
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BibleThinker

Learn to think biblically about everything! Teaching theology, apologetics, and verse-by-verse Bible studies. Mike Winger teaches with clarity, doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and always seeks to teach the Bible accurately. This podcast will equip you to know and defend the Christian faith and understand the Bible in a deeper way.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Can Fallen Pastors Be Restored? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 36)

    Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:10 {Can Fallen Leaders Be Restored?} Can fallen pastors who have engaged in egregious sin be restored back to ministry? 2. 52:33 {Jesus’ Ministry – Which Nature?} Do you believe Jesus did His ministry of preaching, teaching, and healing out of His divinity, or out of His humanity empowered by the Holy Spirit, in light of Matthew 3:16-17, etc.? What about us?3. 58:06 {Being Zealous for God’s Glory} In light of God's zeal for His own glory in all the Earth (see Ezekiel 36:22-23; Psalm 46:10; 2 Chronicles 6:32-33), how can Christians be zealous for His glory among the nations, especially those who cannot go?4. 1:00:52 {“The River” = Heaven?} Is there a biblical basis for songs about “crossing the river” into Heaven, or is that just Greek mythology? Is the Jordan River a legitimate biblical metaphor for dying and going to the Promised Land/Heaven?5. 1:05:55 {Thinking Biblically about All Creation} Since all is God’s creation, will God hold us blameworthy for killing insects and other critters like cockroaches, mosquitoes, bees, spiders, mice, etc.?6. 1:09:46 {Can the Unsaved Seek God?} Can people not yet saved seek after God? Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:7 to “…seek and knock and it will be opened,” but in Romans 3:10 it says “There is no one who understands; There is no one who seeks God.” 7. 1:12:31 {Lazarus’ Resurrection – Missing?} I find the fact that the resurrection of Lazarus is missing from the Synoptics and the epistles to be unsettling. Do you have any insights on why such a massive claim is not in the earliest texts?8. 1:16:52 {“By Faith” vs. “Through Faith”} What is the difference between “by faith” and “through faith” in Romans 3: 30?9. 1:19:49 {Investing in Rental Properties – Sin?} I would like to start investing in rental homes. Is this flat out a sin and should I be just giving my excess to the needy people, or is it OK to invest to earn more, and just give then?10. 1:21:35 {Are My Dreams from God?} My pastor says you can tell if a dream is from God by whether or not it aligns with Gods Word, but also if it’s very bright, warm, and vivid. He says if you’re afraid in the dream, then it’s not from God. Is that true? Are Christmas trees idols? A study of Jeremiah 10: Click Here The Romans Series (verse-by-verse through the book): Click Here The Hebrews Series (verse-by-verse through the book): Click Here I do this live stream most Fridays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. You're welcome to join.To ask a question in an upcoming session, you'll need to follow these instructions:1. Don't post your question before you see me live on camera.2. Post questions as comments in the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream.3. Post your question with "Q" at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question for me and not just a comment in the chat.4. Try to be as clear as possible so I won't misunderstand the question. Keep in mind that I don't know anything about your question other than what you type in that short comment.5. Include specific verse references when possible or applicable.

    1h 30m

  2. NOV 8

    What the Bible Says about Immigration: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 35)

    Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:18 {A Biblical View of Immigration} What are some biblical thoughts surrounding the political issue of immigration?2. 49:40 {Confessing Your Faith when Difficult} I'm a 30 y/o woman in SoCal, financially dependent on my Muslim parents. I've studied for years and I’m now feeling called to Christ. I fear being kicked out. Any advice on how to tell them I'm Christian?3. 52:03 {Eternal Begottenness?} Should we hold to eternal begottenness of the Son which seems to suggest that the Son was caused? It seems orthodox, but wrong to say of God.4. 56:13 {When Discipline turns to Drudgery} William Booth says, “We ought not consult feelings but do our duty.” How does that not then become drudgery? How do we be disciplined like Daniel, yet not mechanical?5. 58:11 {Hosting Sinners in our Homes} Is 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 only for corporate gatherings or also for private gatherings such as family meals, etc.? Should Christians host professing Christian family members who are living in unrepentant sin?6. 1:03:00 {Overcoming Difficult Addictions} I’ve tried SO many times trying to quit vaping. I’m starting to feel like a bad Christian. Any advice?7. 1:04:51 {Contemplative Prayer} I'm curious about contemplative and listening prayer practices promoted in my church. Are they rooted in or influenced by Eastern mysticism or New Age ideologies?8. 1:08:01 {Why Didn’t God Forbid Polygamy?} If verses like Exodus 21:10 aren't supporting polygamy but protecting women in a bad situation, why didn't God just outlaw polygamy outright? I agree with you, but don't know how to counter this argument.9. 1:13:10 {Obeying our Conscience} Is Romans 14:23 about emotional doubt or intellectual doubt? For example, I'm mentally convinced that ham is OK to eat but I still doubt it emotionally. Which is my conscience to obey?10. 1:17:21 {What is a Heart of Flesh?} What does giving us a heart of flesh mean, when flesh is usually negative? If you want more info on this issue of immigration and the Bible, I recommend reading this very short book. It's also free. I am not saying I agree with everything in it but I think it's generally useful: Click Here  Analyzing Rob the Polygamy guy: Click Here Showing how four polygamy proponents twist Scripture: Click Here My video on why the death penalty is biblical and all nations should have one: Click Here I do this live stream most Fridays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. You're welcome to join.To ask a question you'll need to follow these instructions:1. Don't post your question before you see me live on camera.2. Post questions as comments in the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream.3. Post your question with "Q" at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question for me and not just a comment in the chat.4. Try to be as clear as possible so I won't misunderstand the question. Keep in mind that I don't know anything about your question other than what you type in that short comment.5. Include specific verse references when possible or applicable.

    1h 20m

  3. NOV 7

    When the NT quotes the Catholic Apocrypha: The Hebrews Series pt 3 (1:2-4)

    You can't do this stuff on a Sunday morning, but I can do it here! Going deep on the Christology of Hebrews 1:2-4, the Catholic Apocryphal book The Wisdom of Solomon, and seeing the absolute glory of Jesus. Links you may want: Hebrews series playlist: Click Here The Gospel of Mark series playlist: Click Here How to Find Jesus in the Old Testament (typology): Click Here Notes from today's study, free for everyone: Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org

    1h 29m

  4. OCT 29

    Where it all went wrong: THAT Andy Stanley sermon. (Full Analysis)

    He is cutting off important truths and saying that the Apostles did it. Here's an analysis of Andy Stanley's teaching on the Apostles and the Bible. Links: What happens to babies when they die? Click Here Evidence for the Bible (a series meant to give you reasons to trust the Bible and deal with objections) Why Andy Stanley is WRONG when he says we need to “Unhitch from the Old Testament” Why “repent means change your mind” is misleading The God Delusion – what’s wrong with it? Three videos explaining how you can trust that the Bible hasn’t been changed: Click Here How to find Jesus in the Old Testament (my favorite series): Click Here My video on Sola Scriptura: Click Here The Bible doesn’t teach that "faith is belief without evidence": Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org

    1h 43m

  5. OCT 25

    I Misrepresented Scripture: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 34)

    Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:04 {Confession Time} What did Mike get wrong about Genesis 2, relating to the topic of polygamy?2. 9:16 {All Things vs. All This Through Christ?} The NIV changed Philippians 4:13 from I can do "all things" to "all this" which makes more sense to me in context. Do you think "all things" has been misused historically? Will other translations follow?3. 14:52 and 19:57 {Unforgivable Sin in The Didache?} In the Didache, judging the spirits wrongly was included as the unforgivable sin. Could you explain why you think that is not the case?4. 17:17 {Apathy vs. Anxiety} I have a lot of guilt/shame about not suffering for Christ the way missionaries and the persecuted church do. How do I find the balance between lukewarmness and anxiety that I'm not doing enough?5. 27:27 {Can We Live More than 120 yrs?} How come people live more than 120 years when God said we wouldn’t in Genesis 6:3?6. 30:39 {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?7. 37:51 {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?8. 42:17 {The Doctrine of Impassability} Can you help me understand the doctrine of impassability a little bit better? It's confusing for me, and I'm not sure how to relate to the Lord and bring Him my pain, knowing this doctrine.9. 47:11 {Balancing Ministry & Family} As a young youth pastor, I am struggling to balance my desire to fully invest time and energy into ministry, with also being married with 2 young boys (2 and 1). Can you give some good principles here?10. 51:31 {If Trump Wins, Were the Prophets Right?} If Donald Trump gets elected this year, does that somehow validate any of the false prophets from 4 years ago who prophesied that he would have a second term? LINKS you may want: An analysis of the unforgivable sin: Click Here Related (somewhat) to divine impassibility: How could Jesus be tempted?: Click Here On depression: Click Here I do this live stream most Fridays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. You're welcome to join.To ask a question, you'll need to follow these instructions:1. Don't post your question before you see me live on camera.2. Post questions as comments in the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream.3. Post your question with "Q" at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question for me and not just a comment in the chat.4. Try to be as clear as possible so I won't misunderstand the question. Keep in mind that I don't know anything about your question other than what you type in that short comment.5. Include specific verse references when possible or applicable.

    59 min

  6. OCT 24

    This Is How the Polygamy Cult Begins

    Dear polygamists, you’re being lied to. Let me show you. Timestamps1. 9:27 Jesus told a parable about polygamy.2. 33:55 Polygamy in the early church (1 Cor. 5).3. 37:20 Moses was a polygamist.4. 43:00 Monogamy destroyed the world.5. 48:12 Polygamy was never tolerated, because it was good.6. 55:02 How they define adultery.7. 1:05:34 The Bible is mistranslated. A “woman is possessed by a man.”8. 1:20:44 Bible is mistranslated again. Pastors can be polygamists.9. 1:33:29 God is a polygamist.10. 1:49:06 Don’t look at what Jesus said.11. 1:51:22 Proof that the OT loves polygamy.12. 1:56:59 David was “given” Saul’s wives.13. 1:57:32 Levirate marriage commands polygamy.14. 1:58:41 The pro-polygamy movement is built on lies. Do you still have questions? Read THIS paper. It gives thoughtful responses to polygamist claims, including more info on levirate marriage and Saul’s wives being “given” to David. If a polygamist gets saved, should they get divorced?: Click Here Jesus taught monogamy: Click Here A survey of all polygamy related stuff in Genesis, and what it means: Click Here Divorce and Remarriage: Everything the Bible Says about it: Click Here Article on Vince Bantu, with links to evidence: Click Here My Women in Ministry series (over 30 hours on all the debates): Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org

    2h 1m

  7. OCT 21

    Andy Stanley vs the OT: The Hebrews Series pt 2 (1:1-2)

    Most people don't realize that Hebrews 1 refers to the apocryphal book, "The Wisdom of Solomon" in addition to Proverbs 8. Once you do, this raises questions about whether or not Hebrews is teaching that Jesus was created, since those other books indicate that Wisdom was created and Hebrews connects Jesus to that very concept of Wisdom. We'll dig deep on that topic as we continue this detailed, verse-by-verse study of the book of Hebrews. My notes from today's study: Click Here New Hebrews series videos added HERE as they come out. How often will I livestream this series?Unlike series in the past, I won't have a particular live stream schedule for this. It won't be every week but, whenever I do make a new teaching in this series, I will try to do it on Mondays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, to have some degree of consistency. Do you want more real Bible studies? See below: Verse-by-verse series through the Gospel of Mark  Verse-by-verse series through Romans Verse-by-verse series through 1 Peter This is the original video from Andy Stanley which I am responding to: Click Here I'm Mike Winger and my ministry, BibleThinker, is meant to help you learn to think biblically about everything.My website: https://BibleThinker.org

    1h 2m

  8. OCT 18

    Explain why unsaved people are very happy and ethical: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 33)

    Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:1. 0:04 {Ethical & Happy Non-Christians?} Can unsaved people “do good works”? Why do unsaved people often appear to be happy and live seemingly ethical lives?2. 24:11 {Calling Out False Teachers} Who is supposed to call out false teachings and false teachers? How should it be done? I'm struggling to find Scripture.3. 31:22 {The Destruction of Jerusalem} Do you believe that in Luke 21:20 Jesus is talking about the destruction of Jerusalem for today's time?4. 39:49 {How to Pray for our Enemies} How can we pray for our enemies biblically? Especially those actively trying to kill those you love.5. 43:07 {Church Coffee Shops – Sinful?} A church in town opened a coffee shop in the foyer. Some say it's akin to a marketplace in the Temple, and others say since it's run at cost (or even below cost) that it's fine. What are your thoughts?6. 48:55 {Paul & the Female Slave} Why was Paul annoyed with the possessed female slave in Acts 16:16 when she was actually telling the truth? What about Philippians 1:18?7. 54:47 {Does God Grant Our Belief?} What does Philippians 1:29 mean when it says that God "grants" us belief in Him? Is this deterministic?8. 1:00:29 {Anger at God’s Word?} Do you have any specific advice on how to deal with emotions while reading the Bible? Recently, I can’t even get through a few verses without feeling overwhelmed with anger or frustration!9. 1:04:30 {Exodus: Conjugal Rights vs. Adultery?} Exodus 21:10 says a man married to multiple women shouldn't deny them conjugal rights. Isn't each instance of intimacy in that situation adultery against one wife?10. 1:12:22 {The Purpose of The Church} What is the biblical purpose of the church, and do you believe modern Christianity is fulfilling that purpose today?11. 1:22:46 Bonus: More commentary on question #6 above! LINKS you may be interested in: If a polygamist gets saved, should he divorce his wives? Click Here Three videos on Jesus' predictions, which include the partial fulfillment idea:1. Pandemics and Earthquakes Are NOT Signs: Mark Pt. 522. Jesus Said THIS Was The Sign to Watch For...But What Does it Mean?: Mark Pt. 533. What Will The Second Coming Look Like?: Mark Pt. 54 I do this live stream most Fridays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. You're welcome to join.To ask a question you'll need to follow these instructions:1. Don't post your question before you see me live on camera.2. Post questions as comments in the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream.3. Post your question with "Q" at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question for me and not just a comment in the chat.4. Try to be as clear as possible so I won't misunderstand the question. Keep in mind that I don't know anything about your question other than what you type in that short comment.5. Include specific verse references when possible or applicable.

    1h 27m
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Learn to think biblically about everything! Teaching theology, apologetics, and verse-by-verse Bible studies. Mike Winger teaches with clarity, doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and always seeks to teach the Bible accurately. This podcast will equip you to know and defend the Christian faith and understand the Bible in a deeper way.

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