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  • Today's Time Stamps:

    1. 0:13 {A Child’s Stage of Accountability} My three-year-old passed away in a tragic accident. I’ve heard that infants are welcomed into God’s presence when they die, but what about a slightly older child? Is my daughter in Heaven?
    2. 21:06 {Author Unknown = Still Inspired?} Can we be confident that a book of the Bible is truly inspired and belongs in the canon if the author is unknown (like Hebrews)? If we don’t know who wrote it, how can we trust what it contains? How can we know it wasn’t just the written version of a sermon? A pastor may be educated, but they aren’t inerrant.
    3. 27:40 {The Kingdom – “Suffered Violence”?} Can you help me to contextually understand Matthew 11:12? Teachings I’ve heard have made no sense, and I have tried to understand it myself, but I’m not sure if I’m understanding what Jesus was saying here.
    4. 35:09 {50/50 Churches?} My LDS husband wants me and our kids to go to his ward & my church, split 50/50 every other week. Should I submit to him and do this, or should I get out completely from doing this? See 2 Kings 5:17-19 and Psalm 1:1.
    5. 42:01 {Grain Offering = More Holy?} In Leviticus 2:9-10, the part of the grain offering for the priests is "a most holy part." Why is the part that the priests eat more holy than the memorial portion that is burned on the altar?
    6. 44:24 {Avoiding Anger while Guiding Others} I see a lot of New Age-ish things (energy, manifesting, vibes) creeping into Christ followers’ lives around me. I’ve gotten blow-back trying to correct people in love. Do you have any advice about how to continue the conversation without angering them?
    7. 47:48 {Malachi 4, Elijah & The End Times} Does the last verse of Malachi 4 suggest that Elijah will be one of the two witnesses in Revelation?
    8. 51:37 {Dying to Sexual Addictions} I’m only 18, but I’ve been addicted to pornography for 5 years now, which slowly turned homosexual over time. Can you please explain the past tense of “died” in Romans 6:2? Am I dead to sin, or do I die?
    9. 1:01:49 {How to Biblically Confront an Elder} How should a church member confront an elder biblically? Is Matthew 18 still applicable, or is there another text that applies since they are an elder?
    10. 1:05:09 {Baptized in the Name of Jesus Only?} Why were people baptized in Jesus’ name in the book of Acts? I was challenged by this question and can’t figure it out.
    BONUS Q! 1:07:59 We'll probably never find every artifact or an original manuscript. But what is on your list of top biblical artifacts you hope are discovered? Israel in Egypt is one of mine.

    My full video on the biblical case for infant salvation is HERE.

    My full review of Joel Osteen’s “Mary” movie is HERE.

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  • I'm reading every single word of this forgery today. You'll see the clear agenda of the author, as well as how it changes the biblical story to promote the exaltation of Mary.

    Condemned by Pope Innocent I. Rejected in the Gelasian decree. Highly influential in the historical development of new beliefs about Mary.

    Read it for yourself HERE.

    Here's a video where I cover some of the evidence and arguments that show us Jesus really had brothers from his mother Mary: Click Here

    My goal is to help you learn to think biblically about everything. My website: https://BibleThinker.org

  • Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

    0:00 - Intro
    1. 1:27 {Leading When You Don’t Feel Worthy} How do you lead as a husband when you’ve betrayed and dishonored your wife and are not “worthy” of the respect of your wife’s submission?
    2. 6:15 {Submitting to Overbearing Leadership} How does submission work with an overbearing husband? Is it ever OK to say, “You’re overstepping your role”?
    3. 22:24 {Earning Your Wife’s Trust/Respect} How does a husband win his wife’s trust and respect? Are there any virtues or goals that might be helpful in earning her trust?
    4. 28:03 {Spiritual Intimacy in Marriage} What does the Bible say about pursuing spiritual intimacy in a marriage, and how might a husband initiate and a wife respond to that pursuit?
    5. 32:03 {Can a Wife Pursue a Career?} Is it God’s ideal design that the wife is a housewife or stay at home mom rather than having a full-time career? What if it isn’t part of God’s will for them to have children?
    6. 43:32 {Wife Provides = Husband Neglects?} Does a husband submit to his wife by being a provider? Is a married couple living in sin if their roles are reversed?
    7. 43:56 {Submission & Initiative in Harmony} How do submission and taking initiative fit together?
    8. 47:35 {Servant Leadership in Marriage} How does servant leadership look in your marriage? And can you elaborate on “according to her gifts”?
    9. 51:20 {Meaning of “Weaker Vessel”} What does “weaker vessel” mean?
    10. 53:59 {Headship & The Fall} Is Adam ruling over his wife in Genesis 3:16 a godly ruling or a domineering ruling over his wife? What does this mean for husbands and wives today?
    11. 57:49 {Finding a Good Counselor} What are the necessary considerations for finding a trustworthy and appropriate marriage counselor(s)?
    12. 1:00:12 {When a Wife Refuses to Submit} If a husband wants to exercise headship and his wife struggles with this, what should the husband do?
    13. 1:03:31 {Marital Dynamics} We are very much best friends but how can we learn the husband/wife part?
    14. 1:06:37 {Following Jesus’ Lead} How does Jesus lead the Church, and what can earthly husbands take away from His example?
    15. 1:12:29 {Why the Church Struggles} Why does this topic within the American church hold such a minority position?
    16. 1:16:51 {More BibleThinker Content!} Where do we find brother Winger’s talks/videos?
    17. 1:17:09 {Comp. vs. Egal. Divorce Rates} Are divorce rates substantially different between Christian complementarian couples and Christian egalitarian couples? Does anyone know the research?

    LINKS you may want...

    My full, 33 hour video series on Women in Ministry (each video in this playlist has timestamps for your convenience):
    Click Here

    Three more videos related to the topic of a woman working outside the home, or a man staying at home:
    • Video 1
    • Video 2
    • Video 3

    My FULL examination of whether male headship is a result of the fall or set up by God prior to the fall:
    Click Here

    For marriage counseling, my church recommends Turning Point Counseling.

    How to be a husband: Click Here
    How to be a wife: Click Here

    Nancy Pearcey’s book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. I do recommend it:

  • 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 HereThe Romans Series (verse-by-verse through the book): Click HereThe Hebrews Series (verse-by-verse through the book): Click Here

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  • 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

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  • 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 HereThe Gospel of Mark series playlist: Click HereHow to Find Jesus in the Old Testament (typology): Click HereNotes from today's study, free for everyone: Click Here

    My website: https://BibleThinker.org

  • 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 HereEvidence 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 misleadingThe God Delusion – what’s wrong with it?Three videos explaining how you can trust that the Bible hasn’t been changed: Click HereHow to find Jesus in the Old Testament (my favorite series): Click HereMy video on Sola Scriptura: Click HereThe Bible doesn’t teach that "faith is belief without evidence": Click Here

    My website: https://BibleThinker.org

  • 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 HereRelated (somewhat) to divine impassibility: How could Jesus be tempted?: Click HereOn depression: Click Here

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  • Dear polygamists, you’re being lied to. Let me show you.

    Timestamps
    1. 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

  • 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 RomansVerse-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

  • 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 HereThree videos on Jesus' predictions, which include the partial fulfillment idea:
    1. Pandemics and Earthquakes Are NOT Signs: Mark Pt. 52
    2. Jesus Said THIS Was The Sign to Watch For...But What Does it Mean?: Mark Pt. 53
    3. What Will The Second Coming Look Like?: Mark Pt. 54


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  • Jesus specifically refutes polygamy here.

    Every example of polygamy in the book of Genesis: Click Here

    My extensive series on women in ministry: Click Here

    Rob's original video: Click Here

    My website: https://BibleThinker.org

  • Today's Time Stamps:

    1. 0:09 {Genesis & Polygamy} Does the book of Genesis support polygamy?
    2. 31:45 {Christ is “God’s”?} In 1 Corinthians 3:23, what does it mean that Christ is “God’s”?
    3. 37:41 {When God Protects 1 Person but Not Another} How do we respond if God spares us from harm but not others (e.g., during the recent hurricanes)? I know we should trust His will and use our resources to serve, but it is still a complex topic.
    4. 42:39 {Stay Focused on Christ!} How do I keep my mind on Jesus all day? I often get so distracted and conform to the ways of people around me. This is the thing I struggle with the most. I’d love your advice!
    5. 47:15 {Eschatological Connections} Do Dispensational Premillennials see a connection between John 12:31 and Revelation 20:1-3?
    6. 54:04 {God’s Creation of Those Who Would Fall} If God is all-knowing and foresaw the suffering that would result from the fall of Satan, Adam, and Eve, affecting billions, why would He create them, knowing the pain that would follow?
    7. 59:47 {Thoughts on The Bible Project} What are your thoughts on The Bible Project?
    8. 1:05:15 {Our Motive for Good Deeds} Is it good to do good deeds purely to get heavenly rewards, since you have such great faith in the reward? Or is it bad because your motives are selfish/reward-centered and not centered around love for others?
    9. 1:10:55 {Being a Stay At Home Mom} How do you find meaning in being a stay at home mom and not pursuing a career at the moment?
    10. 1:17:47 {Advice for a New Youth Pastor} I just started into youth ministry. Jesus saved me in college; I never had a youth minister, and the position didn’t come with a manual. Any resources, recommendations, wisdom, etc.?

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    Links:

    Discernment about Halloween: Click HereIf a polygamist gets saved, do they keep all their wives, or divorce them? Click Here How Jesus taught monogamy: Click Here
  • Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

    1. 0:07 {Are Atheists Gullible?} Why do I say that atheists tend to be gullible?
    2. 28:08 {Rapture: Do We Have a Choice?} Assuming a rapture, are we irresistibly taken, or is it a choice to leave with Him? I ask irrespective of Calvinistic irresistible grace. Luke 17:31-36 seems to indicate both.
    3. 34:09 {The Multiple Beings of Polytheistic Religions} If God is one being and three persons (one “WHAT” and three “WHOs,” what would two beings of gods look like in false religions? How would those beings be differentiated in a way that the Trinity is not?
    4. 40:00 {About Natural Selection} Regarding natural selection, I recently had a class on that topic in college and was a bit confused on how we, as Christians, should approach that topic with others.
    5. 44:37 {No Persecution = No Godliness?} 2 Timothy 3:12 says, “All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” I’m not being persecuted. Does this mean I’m not living a godly life?
    6. 49:56 {King Nebuchadnezzar – Saved?} I was wondering your thoughts on King Nebuchadnezzar. Do you think he was saved, based on Daniel 4?
    7. 1:00:17 {Does Satan Always Need God’s Permission?} Does Satan have to come to God any time he messes with us? I have a friend using Job as proof that Satan needs permission to mess with us, too.
    8. 1:06:17 {Jesus Calling Out for Elijah?} On the cross, why did the Jewish people think Jesus was calling out for Elijah (Matthew 27:47)?
    9. 1:07:49 {Staying Encouraged in Today’s Culture} How do you stay encouraged in today’s culture? The culture is so discouraging. I sometimes feel like a failure because other Christians seem to “have it all together.” Also, how can we pray for you?
    10. 1:15:06 {How You Can Be Blameless} How do you become blameless before God (Philippians 2:15-18)?

    ~ Bonus Prayer Request: 1:20:37 Please pray for my cousin’s 3 grandchildren. A car wreck on Friday has left one paralyzed and 2 in still in the ICU. One has had 7 surgeries so far. They are all under age 12.

    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 stream, you'll need to follow these instructions:
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    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.

    Links:

    Destroying the myth that religion is the cause of most wars: Click HereDismantling Richard Dawkins' "The God Delusion": Click HereDebate between William Lane Craig and Christopher Hitchens. Note the lack of arguments from Hitchens: Click HereThe Mark series playlist. I’ve got teaching on eschatology in this series, as well as that video on the ending of Mark that I mentioned today: Click Here
  • Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

    1. 0:05 {What Did the Pope Say?} Have some of the things Pope Francis has recently said been heretical?
    2. 39:27 {Does Sin Cause Illness?} Does sinning cause physical illness? Does refraining from sinning stop it? John 9:3 and John 5:14 seem to say both are true. Is this a contradiction?
    3. 43:17 {Casting Pearls before Swine} In what ways or in what situations might Matthew 7:6 be applicable today?
    4. 49:24 {Was David Conceived in Adultery?} In Psalm 51:5, David says that in sin his mother conceived him. Is he saying that he has been in sin since his conception, or that his mother was in sin when she conceived him? Was David born in adultery?
    5. 55:26 {Is Calvinism Heresy?} Why isn’t Calvinism more strongly condemned among non-Calvinists? The doctrine essentially teaches that God will punish people for something completely out of their control, which makes God seem unjust.
    6. 1:02:35 {Is God Prideful?} Is God prideful? If our purpose in life is to glorify God, does that mean we were created only to praise Him? I know He is worthy of praise, but was He seeking praise by creating us?
    7. 1:05:49 {Bible Typography} How important is Bible typography? For example, the way the KJV arranges paragraphs makes context harder to understand than in the ESV.
    8. 1:10:12 {Standing With Israel?} With all of the tensions and things going on over in Israel, how should we be responding to those we’re surrounded by who hate Israel? They don’t seem to understand why we stand with Israel.
    9. 1:13:56 {Was Simon Always “Peter”?} Catholics always say Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter. However, previous verses (Matthew 16:16, John 21:15, Matthew 4:18, and Luke 5:8) refer to him as Simon Peter. Jesus says, “You are Peter…” not “From now on, you are Peter.” Was Simon always known as Peter?
    10. 1:20:35 {Adam – “Leave & Cleave”?} How do you interpret Genesis 2:24? How could Adam come with such a statement, since he had no earthly mother or father?

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  • Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

    1. 0:10 {The Chosen’s New Book} Did The Chosen make their own Gospel?
    2. 29:00 {Our Attitude when God Works Through Us} Is it sinful for a Christian to be pleased when God enables them to do a good work (Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 6:4)?
    3. 34:27 {Is YHWH Biased?} How do we know YHWH isn't just BIASED with His Word (as one would be in any form of competition), when God says "There is no other, beside Me there is no God" in Isaiah 45:5 or "I know not any" in Isaiah 44:8?
    4. 43:27 {Did Christ Become the HS?} Does 1 Corinthians 15:45 mean that Christ became the Holy Spirit? I was taught this growing up, but it seems like Modalism to me now. I can’t break from this reading of the verse since I left that group.
    5. 54:30 {How to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself} What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? Do I put their needs equal to mine, or above mine?
    6. 58:48 {Are Believers “Priests”?} What are the implications of believers being called to be "A Holy Priesthood" (1 Peter 2:5)? Does this mean we need to view ourselves as priests?
    7. ​1:04:00 {Typology = Eisegesis?} Is it eisegesis to interpret the Old Testament as depicting Jesus? I commonly hear this objection from Jews who say Christians are "inserting their theology into our book."
    8. ​1:10:29 {Tongues = Vain Repetition?} Would it be fair to consider the way some churches use tongues in opposition to 1 Corinthians 14 as a form of "vain repetition" (Matthew 6:5-8)?
    9. ​1:19:23 {How to Know if We Should Marry Someone} What are some biblical ways to help you decide if you should marry someone?
    10. 1:24:24 {Why Evangelize?} Why should we evangelize, other than because God tells us to? If it would be God's will for someone to hear about Him, wouldn't God's will happen anyway? And based on Matthew 10:14-15, wouldn’t they be worse off?

    Links that may interest you...

    A playlist of videos teaching through the Gospel of Mark from start to finish: Click HereThe Evidence for the Bible playlist: Click Here

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  • Today's Time Stamps:

    1. 0:31 {How to Pray Without Ceasing} What does it mean to "pray without ceasing" as instructed in 1Thessalonians 5:17, and how do we practically achieve this?
    2. 17:44 {Proof of Annihilationism?} Does Isaiah 66:24 prove annihilationism? The only counter verse seems to be Revelation 14:10-11 and most of the Bible talks about Sheol, perishing, or the wages being death.
    3. 25:35 {WHY is Cussing Wrong?} I know I'm "supposed to" believe cuss words are bad to use as a Christian, but can you help me REALLY understand why? Most of them don't "feel" wrong to say in casual settings, especially if I'm by MYSELF (home alone and I trip or something).
    4. 33:11 {Demons Drowning – Why?} When Jesus cast the Legion of demons into the swine, why do they proceed to drown themselves? It showed the validity of the man being healed, but what was the actual reason for the demons to do so?
    5. 38:37 {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?
    6. 45:26 {Must All People Hear before Rapture?} Does Matthew 24:14 teach that the rapture will not happen until all people groups hear the Gospel? Or could Christ return before this happens?
    7. 53:39 {Marriage in God’s Eyes} What does it take for someone to be considered married in the eyes of God? A ceremony? A presiding religious leader? Religious words spoken? Having a legal certificate? Intimate acts?
    8. 1:01:35 {Are We Judged Twice?} Are we judged twice? Luke 16:19-23 and Revelation 20:11-13 suggest so.
    9. 1:09:41 {Can WE Bless GOD?} Popular worship song lyrics say things like "I bless You" (as in we humans can bless God) and "You are enough, so I am enough." Is this biblical? Does Christ's righteousness imparted onto us also make us "enough"?
    10. 1:20:27 {Voting for the “Lesser of 2 Evils”?} Is it biblical to vote for “the lesser of two evils”? Could you point to something in Scripture to help us understand why or why not?

    Links you may be interested in...

    What is the Abomination of Desolation (the sign of the End Times)? Click HereWhat We Got Wrong about the End Times: Click HereMore on Trump: Click HereOn Christian Cussing: Click Here

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  • Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

    1. 0:00 {How Does God Reveal Himself Today?} Why did God reveal Himself to ignorant people 2,000 years ago? Why doesn’t God do it for everyone today?
    2. 25:45 {More Than One Interpretation?} Can Scripture have more than one correct interpretation? I know Psalm 22 can, but Catholics believe this is so with Peter as the rock in Matthew 16:18 or Mary in Revelation 12. Is there a good method to test Scripture for this?
    3. 36:00 {Multiplying Gifts & Producing Fruit} What does the word “interest” mean (spiritually speaking) in Luke 19:23? How can one not multiply God’s gifts but still produce fruit?
    4. 44:13 {Learning from Fallen Pastors?} Do you think it's wise to listen to preachers who have "fallen from grace" like Mark Driscoll? I find much of his preaching very life-giving, but I get judgment from other Christians.
    5. 52:26 {The Purpose of the HS’s Intercession} In Romans 8:26-27, does the Spirit intercede in order to clarify what's in our hearts to God, or is it more to help us understand God's will and how He can help us mend our troubled hearts?
    6. 57:04 {Is there Time in Heaven?} Looking at these passages, is there time in Heaven? 2 Peter 3:8, Ephesians 1:10, Revelation 21, Daniel 9:13.
    7. 1:07:51 {Do our Lives Affect our Eternity?} Is our ability to rule and reign with God in His new world forever (Revelation 22:5) dependent on how we serve God in our lifetime for His mission (Luke 19:17)?
    8. 1:12:57 {Serving God in our Professions} I am a DJ on a secular radio station. Knowing what's in many of the songs, I wonder if I am not pleasing the Lord by being in this job. Is this a matter of conscience?
    9. 1:16:38 {Did Jonah Actually Die?} Did Jonah die? I was introduced to this theory by social media and was surprised to see a lot of people think he died and was risen based off of Jonah 2:1-6, Jewish tradition, and The Sign of Jonah.
    10. 1:25:05 {Nazirite Vows – Why Long Hair?} If long hair for men is a disgrace by nature (1 Corinthians 11:14), then why is it part of the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6:5?

    Links you may want:

    My church is having a Men's Conference: Details HERE (just scroll to the bottom of the page at that link) My video on head coverings, where I also get into men's hair length: Click HEREEvidence for the Resurrection of Jesus (playlist): Click HERE

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