Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:18 {Satan’s Guide to The Bible?} There is a dangerous video gaining popularity, called "Satan's Guide to The Bible," that illustrates a pretend children's Sunday school class learning from Satan as their substitute teacher. He claims that pastors keep secrets from their congregants, but that he will reveal those secrets and tell them the truth. Can you please analyze this video and refute its false claims about the Bible? 2. 38:34 {Was Evolution Used by God?} Genesis 1: 24 sounds like God created animals through evolution (at God’s command) - “The Earth brings forth…” V. 11 also uses the same language. Interestingly, it’s not used with water, birds, animals & man. Thoughts on why this may be? 3. 42:56 {Israel - Male & Female?} What is the explanation for God referring to Israel as male (Hosea 14:5-6) and as female (Jeremiah 3:6)? Is it context related, or is there another explanation? 4. 45:42 {Bethlehem & The Messiah} Did people not know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (John 7: 41-43 NIV)? I feel like that would have cleared up some of their issues with Him being the Messiah! 5. 47:38 {Does Deuteronomy Prohibit Witnessing to Cults?} Does Deuteronomy 12: 30 prohibit current Christians from learning about other worldviews/religions/cults in order to evangelize them and utilize appropriate apologetics techniques? 6. 50:14 {Why Did God Appoint Unfaithful Leaders?} Why did God choose bad kings if He knows every heart? Saul, Solomon, Jeroboam, Hazael, and Jehu all turned away, but were directly chosen by Him. Why not choose kings He knew would stay faithful? 7. 55:00 {The Divine Council Theory} I heard you once say you didn't agree with Michael Heiser's views on the Divine Council. What part of it do you not agree with? 8. 59:25 {Speaking in Tongues} When did “speaking in tongues” change from being real human languages that the speaker didn’t naturally know to being a non-human/Spirit language? 9. 1:05:24 {Biblically, how is “Neighbor” Defined?} Is there a biblical definition for the term “neighbor”? I've always thought it was a term used to describe a non-believer who shows love to a Christian (or means them no harm). 10. 1:08:28 {Interpreting the Book of Acts} How do we interpret the book of Acts? Is it a reasonable interpretation that it’s merely a transitional period and that we have to be careful how much doctrine we take from it?
@deb5562
7 ай бұрын
Yes
@Ian_622
7 ай бұрын
Mike has still never made a video addressing my question about why Jesus was arrested with a naked young man in a public park at 4 AM mark 14:51-52. He never addressed the secret gospel of Mark he didn’t address Morton Smith, nor the mar saba letter, or pseudo Clement. He just told me that I had a dirty mind for even asking the question very disappointing apologetics in my opinion.
@Sky-xd2nu
7 ай бұрын
@@Ian_622 Hi, your first question caught my attention. Your framing of the question is already leading you astray. Jesus WASN'T "caught with a naked young man" He was arrested in the company of his disciples and many others. Don't start from vers 51 of Mark 14. Start from verse 1. Verse 43 shows Jesus returning from a secluded place with Peter, James, and John. Then joining the other group of disciples and the soldiers showing up. When the other disciples tries to stop the arrest, Jesus rebukes them and is arrested. Then everyone runs away. Here's your answer: In 51, one of the younger followers is wrapped only in a linen cloth - so not naked. When the soldiers grab him, he runs off naked leaving his cloth - like any scared person would.
@Sky-xd2nu
7 ай бұрын
@@Ian_622Seeing that you don't even understand the gospel of Mark, why don't you handle that before the other texts. Nice day
@Ian_622
7 ай бұрын
@@Sky-xd2nu telling me I don’t understand anything isn’t an apologetic. I have no idea what the point of this comment was at all. And you ignored secret mark Morton Smith the mar saba letter and pseudo Clement.
@nanoglitch6693
7 ай бұрын
Pretty accurate portrayal of Satan though tbh. "Hey here's some super secret stuff you're not supposed to know" and then tells you a bunch of twisted half-truths that lead you away from God. Pretty spot-on there!
@williammartiniv5418
7 ай бұрын
Exactly, the video title could not be more accurate. The problem is THAT YOUR LISTENING TO SATAN
@williammartiniv5418
7 ай бұрын
Exactly, the video title could not be more accurate. The problem is THAT YOUR LISTENING TO SATAN
@drvanon
7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I was thinking this as Mike was saying: "and then what Satan says..." I thought that was pretty funny.
@jmunt
7 ай бұрын
For real, it has the exact same tactics he’s been using since the Garden of Eden. Props to them for naming the video accurately though 😅
@happymantis2860
7 ай бұрын
I find it funny how biblically accurate the video is. I almost thought it was a parody when I first heard about it, something like the Screwtape Letters that actually supports a Christian worldview.
@landlubbber
7 ай бұрын
Shocking revelation today as we all discover that Satan is, in fact, a liar
@tori_va807
7 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@laramac1321
7 ай бұрын
Bwahhaaaahaha!
@hanushka.h
7 ай бұрын
hahahahahahah
@Jesuslover2000
7 ай бұрын
WOOOAAAH
@jmunt
7 ай бұрын
I don’t think they realized how accurate the name “Satan’s guide” turned out to be. They are literally using the same tactics Satan has been using since the garden of Eden lol.
@jacobherrera8735
7 ай бұрын
I just want to acknowledge and appreciate a small detail Mike does. I LOVE how the title and thumbnail relates to the first question, since those are usually what are gonna pique interest, they get answered immediately instead of being buried in the video
@MikeWinger
7 ай бұрын
I do that because it bugs me when people do the opposite. Glad you appreciate it.
@MeanBeanComedy
7 ай бұрын
@@MikeWingerChad. 😎👉🏻👉🏻
@raining_trees
7 ай бұрын
Agreed!!!
@DaysofElijah317
7 ай бұрын
@@MikeWingeryes thank you for skipping the clickbait and being straightforward
@JimmyTuxTv
7 ай бұрын
I find the heavy accusations of propaganda in the video a telling sign. I found the Gen 1-11 story at the age of 11 heavy propaganda when I didn’t even know that word.
@lucidstatedept1267
6 ай бұрын
The funny thing is they aren’t “bible secrets” if you just read the Bible.
@RocketboyX
6 ай бұрын
Theists may claim to read a Bible, but they often forget or ignore the contradictions.
@BrandonCostlow
6 ай бұрын
And atheists often forget or ignore the historical, regional, political, social, et al contexts, which resolve most (if not all) perceived contradictions.
@RCmelloman
6 ай бұрын
@@BrandonCostlow like......
@cloakedsquid
5 ай бұрын
funny thing is, if you watch the video you'll know exactly what he means by "bible secrets"
@RegebroRepairs
5 ай бұрын
Well, that Daniel didn't write the Book of Daniel, and Matthew didn't write the Gospel of Matthew, etc, etc, that is not something you understand from just reading it. Dating books requires knowledge of the history of a language, for example. And you have to read the original. But, yes, many things are there in the Bible if you just read it. But it's so massively boring that almost no one does that.
@whocares2214
7 ай бұрын
I'm so thankful for God putting you in my life, Pastor Mike
@aljmann
7 ай бұрын
I second that!
@whocares2214
7 ай бұрын
@aljmann Amen friend!!!
@steelejill4201
7 ай бұрын
Me too! You have a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@murrayphillipson4830
Ай бұрын
Why don’t you thank evolution?
@noahwelch2931
7 ай бұрын
Since I am not receiving 20 questions, I will simply watch this video twice.
@noahcole6856
7 ай бұрын
Yes
@megb6820
7 ай бұрын
Haha😂Great advice!
@terryhuffaker3615
7 ай бұрын
Love it!
@noahcole6856
7 ай бұрын
@@megb6820 hello
@jenniferwalsh1731
7 ай бұрын
Nice!!!!
@shanezarcone5401
7 ай бұрын
Isn't it incredible how those who have rejected God are blind to their devotion and influence by satan even when it's punching them in the face? I pray for the deceived that they will accept Christ's atoning sacrifice and be changed.
@danielc-s8056
7 ай бұрын
It's painful just how many people have been stealth converted to gnostic Satanism
@theartoflove33
7 ай бұрын
Amen.
@MrAlexH1991
7 ай бұрын
Yet your god apparently commanded the Israelites to slaughter their own fellow Canaanites, their own kinsmen/countrymen, in a land they’d already been inhabiting, and to even slaughter the small children… and that’s irrefutable historical fact. And that makes people REALLY uncomfy, and I’m glad that it does.
@Vaedyx
7 ай бұрын
They literally dress up as demons in parades for Satan and just think it’s , “funny”. It’s like bro, really? 😂😂😂
@Myke_thehuman
7 ай бұрын
Isn't it incredible how religious people refuse to modify their beliefs even when reality is punching them in the face?
@JohnsonA1788
7 ай бұрын
I do find it incredibly funny that they use Satan, the being that is highly well known as the great deceiver, to teach us about how the Bible is bunk. The irony is so strong, one could use it in a forge.
@skiamach6208
7 ай бұрын
Was about to comment the same. They use the Father of Lies as representing them. They are telling everyone right from the beginning that they are lying. I really don't understand how anyone can take it seriously.
@claudiaperfetti7694
7 ай бұрын
I hadn't seen that!! So true!😂😂😂
@john1-29_aka_LHT-LFA
7 ай бұрын
Exactly and if you think further. Satan is an Angel. He was An Angel of the Lord. So how can he exist in the universe of this video which teaches there is no God?
@edward3320
7 ай бұрын
@@john1-29_aka_LHT-LFA it's satire 🤷♂️
@kriegjaeger
7 ай бұрын
@@edward3320 It's a joke alright.
@forevermenot777
7 ай бұрын
Mike, every video from you is such a blessing! Limiting to 10 questions is still loving and serving your community, even if it's still once a week. Thank you for serving God with your talents and time.
@LeticiaFrenette
7 ай бұрын
Make it 15...easy middle! 😉
@Djlyon-yz8jg
7 ай бұрын
You do you Mike, we support you either way!
@merbecca80
7 ай бұрын
I would gladly take more small streams spread out because each is so refreshing and grounding. I imagine it would feel less daunting to you and allow you to not feel like you have to rush if you ended up taking "too much time" on a real doozy of a question. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom and encouragement!
@hjlydia
7 ай бұрын
@@merbecca80agree 😊
@collegepennsylvania837
7 ай бұрын
"Satan is more afraid of God than you could ever be afraid of Satan." - Gavin Ortlund
@SyoDraws
7 ай бұрын
Really puts things into perspective.
@godsgospelgirl
7 ай бұрын
I literally just went from that sermon to this video! Yes! Praise God for His victory!
@josiahgittman1268
7 ай бұрын
God created satan knowing everything he was going to do and he allows satan to do all the wicked things you think satan does.
@rockmusicvideoreviewer896
7 ай бұрын
Hard to be afraid of things that don't exist. Weird how scare tactics are required to make someone believe in things that don't exist.
@josiahgittman1268
7 ай бұрын
@@rockmusicvideoreviewer896 oh yes, intimidation is a key component of Christianity. “I made you, and I love you, now serve me, worship me, and obey my myriad of arbitrary rules or I will damn you to hell were you’ll be tortured for all eternity.”
@GhostBearCommander
7 ай бұрын
Skeptics using Satan as their PR Speaker has to be the saddest self-own on the internet in years.
@Meyer-gp7nq
7 ай бұрын
“Checkmate, theists! Satan is on my side, even though he doesn’t really exist of course,”
@sirllamaiii9708
7 ай бұрын
Most satanists nowadays are just posers who hate their dad lol. You won't see them sacrificing infants on an altar and writing sigils in blood to channel demons. They just smoke weed and complain about the man, man!
@jacobcollins2861
7 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention it is children who believe this mess.
@mattmarinelli5241
7 ай бұрын
Satan as the PR speaker uses satirical shock value as marketing for the video…Duh.
@ryanrevland4333
7 ай бұрын
Satan is the perfect fictional character to represent skeptics. He represents rebellion against authority. He encourages mankind to eat the from the Tree of Knowledge. He's the true hero of the story.
@jenniferwhite5740
7 ай бұрын
"The holy spirit intercedes for us with groans we can't express" I've had that experience recently and it was just a gut wrenching cry out for Him, no words, no thoughts, just gut wrenching pain, and there He was showing me beauty through the pain 🙏
@schmeck35
7 ай бұрын
Same here!
@RocketboyX
6 ай бұрын
That might be a medical condition.
@Papa-dopoulos
7 ай бұрын
To everyone expressing their dismay at the choice of using Satan, that’s the point. When the reaction of your opponent is more important than making sense, then you will do whatever it takes to simply piss them off and/or confuse them. It’s not about the substance of the argument or the logic behind choosing Satan as the character. It’s about being edgy. Alllllllways about being edgy.
@rarescevei8268
7 ай бұрын
Still stupid. It's like if I made a video about racial equality and used Hitler as the spokesperson, while claiming he and the rest of the Nazis were different and that Hitler actually wanted good for different races.
@jaclo3112
6 ай бұрын
Except it has nothing to do with being edgy. If you watch the Satan's guide to the bible video, you would know this. Its about using a character that is maligned by christians as being a liar to tell the truth, as he does in the bible. Satan wasn't the deciver and liar, the chtistian gods are. This is patently obvious throughout the bible.
@Papa-dopoulos
6 ай бұрын
@@jaclo3112 Oh come on lol. This is ridiculous. The irony of scrutinizing every single word of the Bible so heavily when it comes to God's proclamation and then when Satan says *we will literally become gods* just to trick mankind you're just gonna look the other way? The ultimate truth teller, eh? lol get out of here
@jaclo3112
6 ай бұрын
@@Papa-dopoulos And Satan was right to say that they would become like gods. He did not lie. And we know this by continuing to read the rest of Genesis 3 where the gods themselves confirm "And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil.". So again the bible makes it clear that the christian gods were the deceiver, not the serpent. So lol...get out of here and learn to read the bible rather than being dishonest and taking verses out of context in a fit of emotional hysteria. Edit to add: nowhere in the bible does the serpent say "we will literally become gods". in fact, the serpent states in Genesis 3:5 exactly what the christian gods state "“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” to which the god replied in verse 22 " And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil." Note that the phrasing used by the serpent and the god is EXACTLY THE SAME. The serpent didn't lie or deceive but instead pointed out the truth and the deception of the christian gods. At no point is the word "literally" used. You are the only one to deliberately misquote the bible to fit your raging narrative and dishonesty and to then ignore the full context and writing of the chapter to pretend the serpent lied. This is disgusting and brazen propaganda. Do better.
@taangpeifong5334
7 ай бұрын
Christ is Lord 👑✝️ Thanks for your ministry pastor Mike Winger. Thanks for always being objective and defending the Bible in an intellectual and spiritual way.
@alexanderjackson7948
7 ай бұрын
He interpreted three guys standing atop a hill as a whole kingdom. That's not objetivity, that's bending the truth.
@sleepyancient6655
7 ай бұрын
@@alexanderjackson7948 So the Kingdom, as described, is spiritual. Imagine a military beach landing, where the Kingdom is just staring to establish a spiritual rule (on earth) from a distant land (heaven). One could argue this happened when Jesus rose from the dead. Or the day of Pentecost. Or the transfiguration. All of those events happened when many people who heard Jesus make that prophecy were still, indeed, alive. Edit: Removed the snark. Yes, to me it seems like you're trying to deceive. But in the event you actually didn't know, I apologize. If you did know and still said that: Satan also takes things out of context to make a point in bad faith.
@alexanderjackson7948
7 ай бұрын
@@sleepyancient6655 I am simply new to arguing the bible - and much like someone new to chess, I am not familiar with all the openings and defences, so I can only make statements based on my best judgement of the material I come across. Speaking of such material, could you give a list of bible verses where the kingdom of god and the way it functions are described?
@KobeBryant-m9y
7 ай бұрын
you shouldn't talk crap if you don't know what your saying@@alexanderjackson7948
@KeatingChick
7 ай бұрын
Whatever works best for you Pastor Mike. We're all just grateful that you are here. Be well, be happy, be blessed!
@izman4489
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Jesus for making Mike into the teacher you made him into, I'm so thankful for the growth he's brought into my biblical understanding. I love to see the holy spirit work in him
@maryyoung3769
7 ай бұрын
I personally would prefer a shorter 10-question format. Your answers are always so thorough that 20 questions is sometimes an overload. It's like my brain is trying to digest this huge meal of information when a smaller portion would be easier to digest 😅
@terryhuffaker3615
7 ай бұрын
Yes!! I agree! I take notes and a slower lecture format would be great on 19 questions would be great! I'm so gratefully jotting down book, author and bible references.
@ArmyScoutMom
7 ай бұрын
AGREED!
@SavannahSedai
7 ай бұрын
Yes! Same. But it definitely depends on the day for me lol. Most days 10 is more enticing to click on and listen all the way through. Occasionally I am down for a solid 3 hours.
@jimkennedy9242
7 ай бұрын
I would prefer a longer 30 question format..
@jimkennedy9242
7 ай бұрын
Mike, You are a treasure to the body of Christ. Regarding the 20-Question Friday, I so appreciate how you take as long as is required to provide thoughtful answers. Whether it is 1 hour or 2 hours or whatever. A relaxed, thoughtful pace is noticed and appreciated! Jim from San Diego
@firedingo5
7 ай бұрын
So glad for your first question Mike. I watch an athiest, ex-JW. He's been making the daniel dating claim recently. My instinct has been to push back and defend God's word. I'm grateful to understand more about the context around some of the particular issues. I'm naturally cynical and skeptical which is great for defending against scammers, less helpful for having a faith. So having more knowledge helps me to balance everything and not be so easily swayed by others. So thank you!
@MrArtorin
5 ай бұрын
If you are being told you must have faith in order for something to be true, perhaps you are being scammed.
@CoachDottie
7 ай бұрын
I’ll take your teaching at whatever dose you can deliver it, brother! I’d rather have more frequent opportunities and fewer questions answered, than more questions less frequently. God bless you!
@ericfeldkamp3788
7 ай бұрын
1, 10 or 50 questions. You do what you can. This series has been of tremendous value.
@theheadteam
7 ай бұрын
Mike- I just wanted to say thank you. I am a mom of 2 little kiddos under 3. I left a teaching career to stay home. I’m in a hard season and it’s THAT exact season God seems to have radically shifted and shaped my understanding of Him. You, Alisa Childers, Natasha Crain and Skip Heitzig’s book 30,000 has changed my life. It feels like scales have fallen off. Like I have never loved the Word of God, His commandments or Him more. There’s been this change of place- God is God. I am His. These words; Lordship, contentment, obedience. I have not stopped sharing so many of your (and those others) resources since I found them. It’s met me exactly where I was - in perfect timing and in only the way the Holy Spirit can. Thank you. I would love to help in any way I can if the need ever arises. EDIT: It literally started with this ministry. Anyone else I found after was a domino. It's like the gateway:)
@newmoon0928
7 ай бұрын
Mike, I am happy with however you want to teach as long as you keep teaching. I can watch anytime and just appreciate your teachings. Thank you so very much! And thank you to the mods as well. 😊
@Notevenone
7 ай бұрын
As much as I look forward to every Q&A of yours, I want you to do what is best for you and your health. Your research is so deep that I know it takes a ton of time and energy. Ten questions would be a blessing. Would love them each week too. I’m just waiting for your study on Hebrews. Your teaching is a blessing to me and 672K others.
@alexr.3504
7 ай бұрын
Amen! Well said!
@terryhuffaker3615
7 ай бұрын
Can't wait fir Hebrews!!! It's going to be epic.
@Notevenone
7 ай бұрын
@@terryhuffaker3615 agreed. It’s one of my favorite books. I have to read it again a few more times
@chrisjohnson9542
7 ай бұрын
Ah yes "did God really say?" Satan is still playing the same game.
@thedude0000
7 ай бұрын
the fact most people in this comment section don't understand a parody makes me laugh.
@redsoup2584
7 ай бұрын
@@thedude0000 Parodies have some truth in it.
@thedude0000
7 ай бұрын
@@redsoup2584 Satan's Guide to the Bible is full of truth...lots and lots of truth.
@mnm8818
6 ай бұрын
Satan in OT only tells truth and doesnt harm, (thats why Jews believe Satan is on the same team as God, and there isnt a devil - Unlike God (Amos 4;6++) God has 2.8 million direct confirmed kills (30mil estimated) God will inflict pain till you follow Him
@katiek.8808
6 ай бұрын
@@thedude0000no it’s not. I wish you realized how embarrassing it is for you to believe blindly what’s in that video. It’s establishment propaganda and your eat it up.
@evilpigeonsify
7 ай бұрын
the irony of using *SATAN* to get the children to question God was clearly lost on the creators of the video
@DaysOfNoah17_15
7 ай бұрын
@evilpigeonsify, I haven't heard of that series until today and just the title alone says it all! We know that Satan is a liar and the Father of lies, so that's what a show like that is going to provide. They're doing everything they can to convince humanity that God is the evil one and satan is the hero on a path to salvation. I can't imagine what kinds of things will be produced after the rapture when the Holy Spirit is no longer restraining the wickedness. They're not even trying to hide their intentions anymore! God bless you and keep you always! 🙂
@IndyB23
7 ай бұрын
Hi! Sorry, I don't understand - what was ironic about it?
@dianamatthews5965
7 ай бұрын
@@IndyB23 In Genesis chapter 3, verses 1-5, Satan (in the form of a serpent) tempts Eve by telling her God is hiding truth from her, but she can enlighten herself by eating the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. She eats it and so does Adam, and all kinds of calamity follow. The cartoonists don't disguise Satan at all, but they put a similar script in his mouth: "Hi, I'm Satan, and I'm here to tell you the truth" is an ironic message. Did they not realize that their deception could've been more effective with a different spokesman? HTH!
@thegreatballplayer1
7 ай бұрын
Exactly. I don’t understand how these people could be so blind.
@egilsandnes9637
7 ай бұрын
It's very obviusly intentional irony. So not lost on the creators at all. Atheists don't believe satan exists at all. They could've used another fictional character, like like the Easter Rabbit, but that wouldn't be a very good opposing figure to Jesus at all, now would it?
@pagegallimore1833
7 ай бұрын
I enjoy 10 questions as much as 20. I especially appreciate a long video, so either number works for me. Thank you, Mike.
@k.skinner1635
7 ай бұрын
I like the idea of 10 ten questions.
@AutonomousVII
7 ай бұрын
It’s almost like satans guide to the Bible was written by satan himself. God is Good and Jesus is Lord!
@fritzco55
7 ай бұрын
I'm really glad you addressed this "popular" anti-Christ video. I believe the reason there are different "names" given to the devil is for the different natures/characteristics he brings to the table. This principal holds true for the Hebrew language where names are given to describe the nature/characteristics of that which is named. For example: "Jesus" = Salvation, redemption. Jacob means "supplanter"... we could go on. The full names/nature of the devil are on full display in the video: Serpent: Twists the truth Satan: Adversary or Accuser - makes false claims or partial true claims/accusations Lucifer: Brings knowledge, and the pride that follows (“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.” ~1 Corinthians 8:1. The subtly, the twisting, and the prideful accusations are keenly apparent to a trained believer, and it's great how this is pointed out as propaganda. Many blessings!
@goldentrunami1133
7 ай бұрын
They act like adversary is any better, like bro, why are you siding with your enemy lol
@fritzco55
7 ай бұрын
@@goldentrunami1133 💯
@KlaustheViking
7 ай бұрын
What channel posted this? I think I know, but I never got it recommended on my feed
@LouisaWatt
7 ай бұрын
Love the T-shirt 😆 I would get it for my husband, but I promised him Wookiee crocks for his birthday already.
@terryadams628
7 ай бұрын
Yes, moving to 10 questions would be great. Thank you for ALL you do Mike!
@dentonhahn2907
7 ай бұрын
I do like the ten questions Mike, it gives me time to look up some of the things you you talked about. I appreciate your time and clarity in the scripture.
@CaueCastro-dg2hv
6 ай бұрын
Man, your response has only made matters worse for those of us who are trying to reconcile faith with the truth behind bible scholarship. By focusing so much on the "bad" intention behind the author of the video (saying "propaganda" 200 times), and not acknowledging his critique that we lay people REALLY never learn this stuff, you're actually proving exactly the point of the video
@Knight-lj7fz
6 ай бұрын
I've been through what you're going through, I don't believe in christianity and I still find myself saying "God forgive me" because I believed in Christianity so strongly that it became a part of me. I've rejected many ideas Christians have about the bible, but Jesus is still a fascinating character, so I'm thinking about approaching Christianity from a different angle. I'm saying this to you because you might end up rejecting Christianity, not realising that what you believed was someone else's interpretation of a text that might, on some level, actually be inspired by God. I think the first thing you'll come to realise is that the bible is not infallible.
@joshuagrebert1072
5 ай бұрын
Sorry I've also watched the video, and he does back up his arguments or advises other videos he made to address an argument. And I agree he doesn't debate the fact on whether lay people learn this stuff or not, I think the argument that Mike brings up is, this is a one sided discussion where passages are presented as fairly addressed but both sides of the discussion are not heard... speaking as someone who has preached Gods word a bit, if we use all the study notes we make and scholarly sources we use when preparing a message, the message would go for a full Sunday. These by nature are scholarly arguments rather than specific preaching points. Not sure if this is useful or not
@livingtoaster1358
7 ай бұрын
Something about myth, is that myth doesn't mean "fictional tale" myth comes from mythos which means "story" or tale it also means "word"
@cloakedsquid
5 ай бұрын
myth absolutely means fictional
@JustinDavidSchans
4 ай бұрын
Yeah Mythos vs Logos are different. I just saw that somewhere...
@livingtoaster1358
4 ай бұрын
@@JustinDavidSchans of course they're different mythos means story or tale, logos means logic or reason, but you can use mythos or logos to talk about the same thing they're just different ways with a specific purpose in mind to say something
@jezbread8111
7 ай бұрын
So glad you're addressing this!
@jesswoodhere
7 ай бұрын
Mike - 10 questions per video is excellent, if that's what you feel lead to do! Grateful for you, your team, and your boldness in proclaiming the Good News! 👏👏👏
@Ehsayinu
7 ай бұрын
Hey, even if it was only 5 questions I think most of us would still watch! Completely understand that with everything else you’re doing/committed to that continuing with 20 questions every Friday might not be doable in this season of your life! We just appreciate what you’ve done until now and will be grateful for what you’re able to do in the future by God’s grace and strength.
@michaelhenry1763
6 ай бұрын
For someone who said they did not watch video, Mike Winger has a lot of opinions about it. For first, video that modern biblical scholarship started with religious Christians. The video is not claiming for Dr. Ehrman. However, they also interview Dr. Dale Allison who is a practicing Presbyterian and Dr. John J. Collins who is a practicing Roman Catholic. Mike would have known that if he watched the video. Regarding Daniel, I cannot believe Mike Winger says Daniel was written early with a straight face. Every scholar I have read from Joel Baden to John J. Collins, to Amy-Jill Levine and Dr. Mark Zvi Brettler. All say Daniel was written in its final form around 164BCE. First, the court tales may have been earlier and the visions later. The reasons why we think it is early is for several reasons some are linguistic. The Hebrew is late but try’s to sound early. There is Aramaic and Greek loan words pointing to a later date. Lastly, the history of Babylonian kings are wrong. Daniel did not write Daniel in the 6th century BCE.
@victorcharlie7491
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike,God bless your teachings!
@timrodriguez16
7 ай бұрын
It’s things like that satan video that should cause the church to set higher standards of qualifications for pastors
@dalecorbin8655
7 ай бұрын
For a while now, I was thinking you could less questions so you wouldn't have to be rushing through the last ones, so I am all for the 10 questions
@Blast335pokemineblox
7 ай бұрын
Brothers and sisters, as angering as this video is, we must pray for them that the Holy Spirit would guide them to repentance. Also, if I’m being honest, this is *exactly* the kind of thing that Satan would do.
@devinsaettel3725
7 ай бұрын
Amen brother!
@johannesstephanusroos4969
7 ай бұрын
AMEN
@RocketboyX
6 ай бұрын
So Satan tells the truth?
@johannesstephanusroos4969
6 ай бұрын
@@RocketboyX In your eyes, maybe. Clouded as they might be
@Blast335pokemineblox
6 ай бұрын
@@RocketboyX No? How did you get that from what I said? I'm saying that if Satan had a KZitem channel he would post videos where he "enlightens" you about the Bible and Christianity by presenting half-truths, discredited scholars, deliberate removal of context, and would make slanderous parodies of God at any opportunity.
@michaels7325
7 ай бұрын
Satan looks like cartoon dr. Strange
@gerrydean7696
7 ай бұрын
Doctor Strange IS a cartoon. 😄
@r.c.lol2
7 күн бұрын
God bless you Mike Winger and grant you His peace everyday. When you come and when you go..
@saeseetiin5585
7 ай бұрын
This sounds like an impressively accurate depiction of Satan. Bravo to the person who made that video for playing the part of the devil so well 😂
@samuelromerosoto3497
7 ай бұрын
Satan’s pulling the old “Did God really said…” in that video. It’s Genesis three all over again.
@ashjade86
7 ай бұрын
Exactly. Taking people back to a counterfeit garden to eat from the tree of "ignorance".
@endersdragon34
6 ай бұрын
Actually this seems to be pointing out to kids what God really said. That God really said to kill kids. That God really killed millions of people and other animals. Etc. We tend to not teach kids that stuff until they are already brainwashed. I wonder why.
@ChristinewithaC
7 ай бұрын
After the phrase "Let the earth bring forth," the next phrase "according to their kind" appears 4 times between that verse and the following. Evolution would proport one kind turning into another rather than each after its own kind.
@DaysOfNoah17_15
7 ай бұрын
@ChristinewithaC, Well said! God bless you and keep you always sis! 🙂
@ChristinewithaC
7 ай бұрын
@@DaysOfNoah17_15 Thank you! 😊 God bless you as well!
@jessethomas3979
7 ай бұрын
Don't see the strength of this argument. Even a human child is not the exact duplicate copy of the parents... You wouldn't get different races either, just a world full of people who look exactly alike.
@ChristinewithaC
7 ай бұрын
@jessethomas3979 I think "kind" refers to species. Kids would not be exact copies of parents. God probably made Adam and Eve with different amounts of melanin and different features would be dominant in child's genes and eventually form races.
@kriegjaeger
7 ай бұрын
@jessethomas3979 Man-kind for instance, people always make people. Dogs always birth dogs. There are big dogs, little dogs, fuzzy dogs, fluffy dogs but you never have a dog birth a badger or bear. Answers in genesis has a fair breakdown of the taxonomy.
@Jesse622
6 ай бұрын
Love that Mike is complaining it’s propaganda, but fails to realize his argument could also be classified as propaganda.
@flylikeabird_2065
5 ай бұрын
Because! 🤡🤡
@mankosan6737
5 ай бұрын
The presentation of the other video presents it's claims as objective truths instead of describing the actual nuance of the topics. Mike's video at least acknowledges his own bias, but then shows the nuance and provides supporting evidence. Also I just got to this part and thought it might be relevant 17:25
@Jesse622
5 ай бұрын
@@mankosan6737 Not quite. I’ll agree that Satan’s guide didn’t say the scripture that would require him to sacrifice his daughter, but it’s Leviticus 27: 28-29. The scripture that Mike mentions doesn’t apply to this specific situation. According to the Bible God would require this specific child sacrifice to occur.
@mankosan6737
4 ай бұрын
@@Jesse622 you say according to the Bible, deny another part of the bible and don't provide a verse that supports what you're saying. Ignoring evidence and calling something propaganda is a pretty cheap cop out in the face of genuinely reasonable and honest reading of the text
@Jesse622
4 ай бұрын
@@mankosan6737 …I did say the verse. It’s Leviticus 27: 28-29.
@palmfronds
7 ай бұрын
Yes, I think ten question episodes would definitely be worth trying. I learn so much from these questions. Thanks for all your work on this Pastor Mike!
@michelferreira9695
7 ай бұрын
I think that videos like this Satan thing usually works for good. Many Christians end learning better than before. God also uses these "skeptics" for good, because they press Christians to learn deeper about their faith. Never stop doing these videos, Mike. God bless!
@joeyrufo
6 ай бұрын
31:00 Oh man. It's really sad that you're saying Jesus meant the transfiguration when he said "the kingdom of God coming with power"... And then you bring up 2 Peter... As if it was actually written by Peter, which even a lot of Christian scholars don't agree with 🙄
@bradleybeamon9731
7 ай бұрын
My encouragement would be to absolutely do the ten questions, but don’t hurt yourself by trying to do it every week. Love your ministry!
@markus5237
7 ай бұрын
A bible nerd is the best type of nerd. Thank you so much for your ministry.
@Neurogal82
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mike! I have been in church all my life but your videos have taught me so much and really allowed me to dig into the Word, into my faith and I am able to know why I believe as well as walk through difficult questions with my boys.
@StephenJones-er3cx
6 ай бұрын
If you’re trying to offer both sides why don’t you tell your people that biblical scholars have “testaments of faith” which means biblical scholars must lie or they can lose their jobs
@TheBarnCats119
7 ай бұрын
Hey Bible Thinker! Your mission of helping us to think Biblically and practice critical thinking on these topics is great! I’ve greatly benefited from this. I often find myself though, listening to you and not actually applying critical thinking myself. Do you, or anyone in the comments, have a video that you recommend we watch, critically think over and do research on, and then come together again to share findings? It doesn’t have to be like the “Satan Sunday school” but I’d love the opportunity to put in my own work and see if we come to similar conclusions. Thanks for you ministry and thank you to everyone behind the scenes helping it run so smoothly!!!
@timeshark8727
6 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, when you present an apologetic, do you present all the counters to your apologetic claims or do you either present an easily countered strawman version of the counter or nothing at all? Before you answer, remember, lying is a sin. Yeah, you are demanding that your critics present all the sides while you do no such thing in your apologetics. Its also funny when an apologist complains about something being propaganda... your entire job is the present pro-Christian propaganda, that's what Christian apologetics are. Another example of you complaining about the other guy doing exactly what you do. This is ignoring the fact that the video you are talking about does these things much, much less than you do.
@Reclaimer77
6 ай бұрын
This 100%. Mike isn't even good at it, I can't believe this fraud has 681k subscribers. Christians have zero standards lol. They'll follow anyone like sheep.
@cinemachef
4 ай бұрын
Unironically the best title that video could possibly have.
@DarkMatterBurrito
7 ай бұрын
They destroy Daniel because the cannot accept that he had an actual prophecy.
@tyree403
7 ай бұрын
I wish Christians actually proves the bible is true. All we have are claims. If the Christian god is real, why not make it so that it'd be impossible misinterpret his message and everybody is on the same page and understanding.
@__Andrew
6 ай бұрын
Man, the list of stuff i was told to be true as a kid in church that was flatly not true but just made to "strengthen" my belief is long. AND the amount of stuff i was NEVER told is even longer. The video is right, there are lots of things churches mislead people on, or omit from teaching, because they know it might weaken someone's belief. Its so funny Mike keeps talking about this being a propaganda piece and knocks it off the gate for not being objective, when that is what Mike and churches do ALL the time. If the church is withholding information (or lying) to people that is not a good thing, your beliefs should be able to withstand scrutiny. Iv legit heard Christians say things like "well we will tell them about that when they are ready" which really just means "once they are so deeply ingrained that our argument will be enough to sate them. This why its so frustrating to talk to Christians sometimes, especially ones that spend all their time listening to apologists like Mike, cause they dont walk into conversations actually knowing what the topic is about, they just know what the CHRISTIAN stance to the topic is. So you have to not only counter their bad apologetics, but also teach them about the actual issue in the first place. Education should not be your enemy if you actually care about truth.
@timeshark8727
6 ай бұрын
Hahaha, I love it. The amount of poisoning the well and side-stepping you need to do in order to dismiss this stuff is hilarious. Keep playing pretend Mike, I'm sure that reality will change if you try hard enough.
@rosemarygrabowski5834
7 ай бұрын
I would love to have these live questions more often, so only doing 10 questions each time is fine with me. (I think it probably would be easier on you, too---yes?) If it could be every week, that would be awesome! But even a consistent every-other-week would be good, as well. Thank you so much for doing these live questions videos! My brother was a pastor, and I love being able to ask him things and get an in-depth answer from his study at DTS, but I don't get to see him very often. Your live videos feel like the same relaxed conversations, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who benefits. Thank you so much for your ministry and all the time you devote to helping and teaching others to "think biblically." This ability is soooo very important, especially in the culture surrounds us. God bless you, sir!
@lisaloo715
7 ай бұрын
Concerning the question on tongues I quote 1 Corinthians 14:2 "For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for No One Understands him: however, in the Spirit he speaks mysteries." Also, I particulaly gave this video a thumbs up in hopes it will lead some of those who watched the "Satan's Guide" video to this video. Thanks for addressing it, Mike.
@refugeguy777
7 ай бұрын
Heiser's biggest passage is the Micaiah passage; it literally shows God meeting with a divine council (a group of disembodied spirit beings) and He asks them for ideas on how to deal with Ahab. It is not as though God doesn't have any ideas, it is that God chooses to operate in this way that seems extraneous to us but is His will. He also argues that the are "angels" in the sense of being good disembodied spiritual beings. The difference is that the specific term "malak/angelos" is not an ontological classification, it is a job description: the words mean "messenger."
@gabrielmoralesgonzalez6471
6 ай бұрын
Hi everyone! I wonder if some of you have any explanations for all of these verses. What is your take on these verses? 1. Job, 2: 7-8. English Standard Version. 2. Genesis, 19: 4-26 (ESV) 3. Revelation, 4: 7-8 (ESV) 4. Matthew, 14: 8-11 (ESV) 5. Exodus, 4: 24-25 (ESV) 6. 2 Kings, 6: 28-29 (ESV) 7. 1 Kings, 3: 16-28 (ESV) 8. 1 Samuel, 18: 25-27 (ESV) 9. Ezekiel, 37: 7-8 (ESV) 10. Psalms, 137: 9 (ESV) 11. 2 Kings, 2: 23-24 (ESV) 12. Hosea, 13: 16 (ESV) 13. Malachi, 2: 3 (ESV) 14. Numbers, 31: 17-18 (ESV) 15. Genesis, 19: 8 (ESV) 16. Judges, 11: 29-35 (ESV) 17. Judges, 19: 22-29 (ESV) 18. 2 Samuel, 13: 11-14 (ESV) 19. 2 Chronicles, 21: 14-15 (ESV) 20. Genisis, 19: 30-38 (ESV) 21. Leviticus, 20: 15-16 (ESV) 22. Deuteronomy, 25: 11-12 (ESV) 23. Exodus, 21: 20-25 (ESV) 24. Exodus, 21: 7-8 (ESV) 25. Deuteronomy, 22: 20-21 (ESV) 26. Leviticus, 12: 1-5 (ESV) 27. Leviticus, 26: 27-30 (ESV) 28. Deuteronomy, 23: 1-2 (ESV) 29. Matthew, 10: 27-39 (ESV) 30. Leviticus, 20: 9 (ESV) 31. 1 Timothy, 2: 11 (ESV) 32. Matthew, 5: 38-42 (ESV) 33. 1 Corinthians, 11: 5 (ESV) 34. Leviticus, 19: 17-18 (ESV) 35. 2 Kings, 9: 30-37 (ESV) 36. Revelation, 21: 8 (ESV) 37. John, 14: 6 (ESV) 38. Leviticus, 20: 13-14 (ESV) 39. Luke 19: 27 (ESV) 40. Matthew 15: 21-28 (ESV) 41. Genesis 38: 24. (ESV) 42. Genesis 38: 9-11. (ESV) 43. Deuteronomy 22: 28-29 (ESV) 44. Judges 21: 10-11 (ESV) 45. Malachi, 3: 16 (ESV), I do not understand this one, but Isaiah 40: 8 (ESV) may explain it better. This god is surely evil (in my eyes), because god punished all future generations, just because of Eves' mistake... Genesis 3: 16 (ESV). To the woman, he said, "I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain, you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you." All open-minded Christians should listen to Proverbs 18:17. KJV. "He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him." In other words, the one who stated the case seems right until the other part cross examine the case. And of course Isiah 45: 7 (ESV). 7 I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things. Or Isaiah 45: 7 (KJV). "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." Here is the proof that the god of Christians is evil because it says clearly that god created evil. A loving god would never create evil. I also want to write this. My intention is not to upset you or offend you in any way. I just want you to think critically about your own religion and faith. Christianity has such a bloody history and past. The witch hunting, the Crusaders, the persecutions of the jews, the threath of hell, the wars caused by your "loving god" in the past (and your "holy" book) and so on. I am not saying that all Christians are OK with the past and what Christians have done in the past. There are some loving Christians who truly care about others and their fellow humans and I respect these loving Cristians. I do not respect the other ignorant Christians who judge others to hell just because we do not believe in their beliefs. That is extremely rude to be that hateful and judgemental, and that people judge others to hell. Everyone has the right to believe in what we choose to believe in. Do not judge other to hell please. I am just saying that it is so clear that god is the evil one in the bible, not Satan. Isaiah 45: 7 (KJV). "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." The god of the bible is talking about itself here, not Satan. I hope that you understand my reasoning and do not feel offended. I just wanted to write this because I have the right to post this. I am thinking of FREE SPEECH. Please, do not report my comment either, because we live in a world with free speech and free reliosity. Anyway, it is up to you what you want to do. Dismiss or respond. But in my eyes a sincere and honest Christian would respond my comment. An ignorant Christian would just dismiss and ignore my comment. And maybe even report it?... My Regards. ♾️☮️
@francisnguyen9554
7 ай бұрын
I tried to be patient with your video, but I wonder why you kept attacking and claiming "propaganda" for so long without presenting your evidents in a timely manner. At least the "other" video respects my time by giving evidents back to back. I agree that your refutal about the sacrificing children being not cool to God is on point. But then, your next refutal for these "propagandas", like the God = morals (not Bible = morals), was literally what the "adversary" video claimed but put in different words. Next, you made a weak point associating the "coming of the kingdom of God" with transfiguration - like, seriously? It is like twisting words to fit your narrative. They are not even close. Worst, there are other critical points of said video that you failed to refute, like the part God commanding Joshua to massacre the Canaanites including women and children to take their land, the part about apocalyptic Jesus and the predicted timing of the End by Jesus. Why? These are all major points and you have clearly watched the video enough before this to mention the book of Daniel part even prior to showing it to us in this clip. Besides, your claim of not having enough time to go through them all is not valid since you had time to keep digressing to unnecessarily lengthy remarks - which everyone can easily understand but you still went on elaborating while missing out many important issues. Additionally, on the point of Dr. Bart Erhman's later change of view about the empty tomb, have you considered the possibility that it was due to his later research into the issue that changed his mind rather than purely due to it being an inconvenience for him to contest his opponents? If you want to objectively disprove him, just show your archeological evidents of the oldest Biblical record of the event to affirm whether the empty tomb was actually mentioned or not. When I watched the other video, it was clear how much effort the author put in to present their points. Yours, on the other hands, does not give the same impression.
@craigbikes8831
7 ай бұрын
he thinks the video is propaganda, but not the ancient war manual that he constantly preaches from LMAO
@Bbrad1
7 ай бұрын
Mike, I love you brother. You have helped me through a lot. Brought me closer to Christ man
@oxysz
7 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you are talking about this ! I just came across it and wanted a response from someone that knew the Word . Thanks Mike !
@evanbasnaw
7 ай бұрын
"I can't do that. It would be a 3 hour video" ~ Mike Winger, author of an 11hr video covering a single verse.
@karricompton
7 ай бұрын
@Mike Winger I really hope you read Heiser’s Unseen Realm before you really decide if you believe in the Divine Council. The more I listen to him, the more he makes sense of the entire word of God for me, and its so helpful. Please give it some time.
@sandeehigby1284
7 ай бұрын
Kari, I find Heiser very fascinating, mention it to other church leaders,is also fascinating. It is like they shun it but don’t want to really research it. There are gaps in scripture that seem to have other meanings. I just think being prepared to fight against satan is important. Genesis 6 will be explained some day…….
@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa897
7 ай бұрын
I’m fine with 10 and 10. Whatever works best for you. Do it unto the lord and it’s all good, brother. Thank you and love you!
@barbarareed9308
7 ай бұрын
Judges 21:25, seems to me to be the explanation of the book; they were not ruled by God or a king. Everyone did what was right in their OWN eyes, and Judges is the testament to that.
@kriegjaeger
7 ай бұрын
Yep it bookends the book with that phrase. God was supposed to be their king, but they rejected him and we see the result.
@Adam-gd6pp
6 ай бұрын
I dislike how Mike responds to the one "failed end times prediction" from Satan's Guide for which it is easy to give a counterargument, while acting as if there weren't three other verses discussed in the same section of the video.
@heidihouseholder727
7 ай бұрын
Any way you choose to format the Q and A will be a blessing. You are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you, Mike!
@brianagenbroad5289
6 ай бұрын
I had a Pastor the kept the connection between the epic of Baal and Psalms from the congregation. Also, he hid the divine counsel information. He is why I am now Eastern Orthodox.
@grantbartley483
7 ай бұрын
New atheist arguments rely on the ignorance or lack of discernment of those hearing the arguments.They enforce this state of mind through prejudicing the hearers by ridiculing theism in general, which is basically, rhetorically or emotionally coercing the listener into assuming theism is not true. (I think this is quite a good summary of how new atheism can be understood as different from other atheisms.)
@kriegjaeger
7 ай бұрын
They don't understand so they assume you don't either
@grantbartley483
7 ай бұрын
@@kriegjaeger that's a good one
@littleboots9800
7 ай бұрын
Mike, I'll always watch your Q&A livestreams. Would I prefer 20 questions? Probably, but I'm just glad that you seem to be looking healthier and I dont want anything to knock back your progress. I'll be grateful for whatever you can find time for, however much or little that is.
@Wildcard120
7 ай бұрын
I’m sorry but when I see William Lane Craig justify the killing of children as being a ‘mercy’ you have officially lost the plot.
@thedemysticist6730
5 ай бұрын
Though I'm still agnostic and perhaps leaning towards deism with an appreciation for Christianity, I do agree with your points about Satan's Guide as he seems to present only the skeptical arguments that favor his point and only present the evangelical arguments that are ridiculous and extreme. The Bible is an important part of history and the development of humankind. Mike, please stay objective and keep addressing content that doesn't agree with your beliefs. This is the only way we will come closer to what is really true.
@TheEndIsNear123100
7 ай бұрын
I really think you should do 10. I am not having the viewers in mind by saying this, it is more for your sake. May Jesus bless you with everything you need for His kingdom.
@Reffinej84
7 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, really appreciate your ministry and the time and energy you put into it. I think that only doing 10 questions at a time seems a great idea, especially if it is less likely to wear you out. We care about you and see your hard work, and your need for rest. May God continue to use your ministry for decades to come!
@conniemorris8282
7 ай бұрын
I was watching the Satan video and I was so angry at the falsehood I had to stop watching. Once again “Satan” is offering secret knowledge to a rebellious, gullible people. Thank you for your scholarship
@bobbymiller7242
6 ай бұрын
"Paul didnt mention the empty tomb". You mean the guy who said if Christ is not raised we are most of all to be pitied?
@kurtweiand7086
7 ай бұрын
This has been so helpful, may God bless your ministry ❤!
@JimmyTuxTv
7 ай бұрын
Mike wants you to dismiss a “Propaganda piece” and what if Mike and I look at the Bible and once we find Propaganda we dismiss the Bible!
@angelsolis5077
7 ай бұрын
GOD NB GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER TO SEE YOU DOING WELL'
@RandolphTheWhite1
7 ай бұрын
"I wear this shirt for David Wood" That's awesome, man. David Wood is one of my fav's
@rossbingbong
6 ай бұрын
How can you be outraged at the video not defending every Christian position on the points made, all i ever heard at church was one side of the story i was never informed of the very credible problems with the bible. And do you counter your own positions in ALL your content??
@caribbeanman3379
2 ай бұрын
With your current mindset, here's a very important and revealing question to think about: If the Bible were wrong, how would you know? What would you expect to see? And would you accept the evidence that it's wrong or would you find excuses to deny it and explain it away? The closed and circular mindset of believers always impresses on me the great irony of 2 Timothy 4:3-4 in their very own bibles exposing their very own hypocrisy.
@thatguy2521
2 ай бұрын
No if it’s wrong it’s wrong. However if it ain’t wrong then there would be an explanation for whatever the problem is. When someone says there’s a contradiction or something wrong with the Bible it’s because they haven’t fully read into it, this is why it looks like Christians are always trying to explain away problems. When in reality we are simply reading into it.
@lightbloom986
7 ай бұрын
10 questions is still awesome. If it helps your load/arrangement of things, great. Praise Jesus and thank you Mike and team for your work. Go well Nerd!
@glenlyn52
7 ай бұрын
I think part of the reason many apologists equivocate regarding Heisers perspective on what the Bible might be saying about a "Divine Council", the origin and nature of demons, etc, is because sources outside of the Bible (Apocrypha, etc) say the same or similar thing the Bible says. They don't like to say that non-canonical "books" could be right about anything. I have yet to hear a convincing case against most of what Heiser is suggesting in The Unsean Realm.
@mickqQ
6 ай бұрын
I think Mike’s point at the start … is the point He says that in seminary this is all “ standard stuff” The arguments, the counter arguments, and the counter arguments “ It’s all standard , in seminary everyone is aware of it But When you leave seminary You stop with the standard stuff, you don’t tell your congregation the standard stuff .. you keep the standard stuff secret That is the point Why is stuff that is regularly discussed in seminary as standard… not discussed with congregation as standard And I think the answer is obvious
@reinoehlz
7 ай бұрын
It always fascinates me that Israel is actually a third-person singular maile conjugation of a verb. I speak Arabic, and the root and conjugation are similar. When I first read the passage that told of the naming of "Israel," it was very illuminating. Every time I hear about Israel, I have a hard time not envisioning a man struggling with the divine.
@user-sw2in7nj4q
7 ай бұрын
I'd love if we could get 20 Questions AND a weekly video, but I understand that can't happen. I enjoy the long videos.
@johnsonmanamohan4437
7 ай бұрын
You helped me in understanding the word of God better..very based
@andrewschafer8986
6 ай бұрын
Idk which Bible you read or are using for judges. But verse 39 clearly says she return and her father did what he vowed to do…. You are clearly not interested in accepting the Bible as it relates to this story…. And have intentionally led your viewers to believe the Bible isn’t clear… though in many of your videos you talk about how clear and simple the Bible is. Did you ever sell used cars???
@janaussiger4111
6 ай бұрын
As a used car salesman myself... i think he used to. He has The Skills.
@LetTalesBeTold
4 ай бұрын
You may have missed Mike saying (around 16:40 or so) that he does believe Jephtha went through with all that he vowed (and knowing that Mike cares about taking Biblical implications more seriously than personal interpretations, that means he thinks the text says as much.) So no, he’s not trying to trick anyone. He’s just pointing out that there’s a split consensus on this passage (for instance, seeing as it isn’t explicitly stated that Jephtha sacrificed his daughter- and Judges is all about explicit details if you read it thoroughly- I and many others think that, in order to not do a greater sin against God by killing his daughter, Jephtha kept his vow of dedication but broke the vow of sacrifice, essentially seeing these as two separate vows.) He’s giving a fuller picture and letting people decide for themselves.
@andrewschafer8986
4 ай бұрын
@@LetTalesBeTold I good with your view. I also strongly disagree with this view. If you or anyone else trusts or loves anyone or anything more then your own family you strongly lack in ethics and character. More over I will also lack trust in people to hold this value. No one comes between me and my family. Not government or god period.
@valeriereneeharper
7 ай бұрын
Critical thinking really strengthens the claims in scripture.
@jasonleslie4349
6 ай бұрын
If it is the INERRANT word of God why did u have to reconcile it at all?Doctrine is usually related to Religion YOU say that the video is indoctrinating atheism isn't a religion!!
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