Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 Introduction 1. 0:04 Must we speak in tongues in order to be saved? 2. 11:39 Does Scripture authorize only one cup during the Lord's Supper? How should we face different government regulations of Eucharist? (E.g. forbidden one cup drinking.) 3. 14:35 What are your thoughts on the book of 1 Enoch? 4. 17:36 A friend just told me he doesn't believe that the Bible is historically accurate (ex. The Exodus, flood). Any advice on resources to help him? 5. 21:26 Can you please explain the parable about using your talents, and how we can be sure about what our gifts are? 6. 25:44 What are your thoughts on the Lutheran Church? Is the liturgy/tradition a hindrance to the Gospel and true repentance, or is there any value in it? 7. 28:59 How do you understand 1 Thess. 5: 23? Is Paul saying that every person has a distinct spirit, soul, and body, or just that everyone has a material and immaterial nature? Also, how are spirit & soul different? 8. 31:41 People often use Proverbs 18: 21 to say that our words have power, and that we can use them to speak things into existence. Is that the true meaning of the verse? Are there any verses that support that point? 9. 36:17 What does it mean that God made the world through the Son in Hebrews 1:1-2? Is using the word “through” different than using the word “by”? 10. 40:04 How do I know the Holy Spirit? Are there any teachings about having a relationship with Him which are not focusing only on the gifts? 11. 42:20 Would it be appropriate for a Christian to attend a same-sex "wedding" of a family member/friend, or would that express acceptance of the union? 12. 43:46 For several years, when thinking about the afterlife, I've felt strong anxiety and I fear that these feelings might indicate that I don't love God. Any thoughts and/or tips on this? 13. 49:29 Do you think there is such a thing as neutral/common ground in apologetics? Or are our presuppositions so important that they have to be addressed before any evidence may be be examined, as presups say? 14. 52:29 How do you think biblically about RPG video games such as Elder Scrolls? Most RPGs you can play as a Warlock using fantasy magic. Does the content and nature of a game affect your game choice? 15. 57:19 Is there scientific evidence that speaking in tongues real? 16. 57:58 Can you please explain what Jesus meant when He said to sell your cloak and buy a sword in Luke 22: 36? 17. 1:00:35 I'm confused about fasting...should all Christians fast from time to time as a reminder that God is our true need? I've just never felt compelled to skip meals to grow closer to God. 18. 1:04:18 Hi Pastor Mike, I was wondering how the pharaoh's magicians were able to duplicate changing their staffs into snakes as Aaron did when accompanied by Moses in Exodus. 19. 1:07:19 How would you respond to a person who sees the Church as a historically bloody and evil organization?
@flora20
4 жыл бұрын
❤️ efficient and dedicated as always thank you Sarah xxx
@Eternal_Hope_Q
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time stamps!! I was interrupted when it was live and can now easily catch up on what I missed 😀
@sarahfaith316
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, ladies! 💖🙏🏼
@elizabethtassonecuprunneth7882
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@NewCreationInChrist896
3 жыл бұрын
Amen glory. SOUL is our mind, will and emotions, confidence in Christ=Hebrews 11:1 Luke 10:27 John 14:15💞 SPIRIT speaks to our intuition, instinct, conscience, confidence in Christ=Hebrews 11:1 Romans 8:16;9:1 1John 3:21🕊
@pleasedontman
4 жыл бұрын
Left winger: ❌ Right winger: ❌ Mike Winger: ✅
@pleasedontman
4 жыл бұрын
Def right wing tho
@deadair801
4 жыл бұрын
That's clever let's not forget 80s rock band Winger
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, right-wing here too. Lol But definitely Pastor Mike Winger. Hahaha. Besides, may the Lord's will be done, Amen and Amen.
@charshii3745
3 жыл бұрын
I love how y’all are so consumed and obsessed by your political party that you can’t even let a joke go by without saying something. I just don’t get it
@merrygrammarian1591
3 жыл бұрын
I have linguistic training at the masters level, and I once had a pastor who preached that speaking in tongues was a requirement for salvation. His tongues was not a language. No language has three consonants and two vowels, repeated in such a contrived pattern over and over. My heart broke because he was obviously pretending. I don't think all tongues is faked; I've actually interpreted for others in other situations. But the abuse of that teaching had even affected the pastor preaching it - that's my takeaway. So much damage.
@ashleyriosrizo
Жыл бұрын
That's what I always thought! They are just making up words! I have yet to hear someone speak in tongues and it sounds like an actual language.
@lesliefields6816
Жыл бұрын
Dont take this as I dont believe you cause what is there not to believe? How does anyone fake speaking in tongues 😂😂😂. I've not spoken in tongues, ever! I'm just curious.
@John336NLT
Жыл бұрын
@@lesliefields6816y incoherent nonsensical babbling the gift of tongues or the gift of language are actual languages known around the world the miracle that took place in Acts 2 the disciples spoke their language of Galilean and all the people from all the other nations were able to understand what they spoke in their ear in the miracle was that the Holy Spirit translated it
@lesliefields6816
Жыл бұрын
@@John336NLT thank you! I'll be checking out Acts 2 again. 😇
@lesliefields6816
Жыл бұрын
@ashleyriosrizo do you know any other language? How can foreign words make any sense unless you know/can speak every language? I took Spanish, even so, maybe since I'm not (nor was I ever) fluent in it, I find it hard to understand Spanish. People speak so fast in their native language anyway. It's very hard to recognize every word... unless you're a scholar in that language.
@nd0158
3 жыл бұрын
I went on a mission trip in college and was taught there that if I didn’t speak in tongues I wasn’t saved. They started praying for people to be slain in the spirit and to receive the gift of tongues. I remember them putting their hands on my stomach and praying in tongues for me to be baptized in the Holy Spirit to receive the gift of tongues. They were literally swaying me around expecting me to fall to the ground but I kept standing so they swayed me more. People around me were falling to the ground and suddenly “speaking in tongues.” It didn’t work for me and I didn’t want to fake it so I thought something must be wrong with me and my salvation. I left that trip so incredibly confused and discouraged. It wasn’t until months later that I understood how wrong that was.
@rightousliving
2 жыл бұрын
Clearly a bad experience, however you should never put your trust in flesh but really seek God in the privacy of your home to seek him for real answers. Tongues will come naturally, often when not expected, when God decides to give it to you. Only He knows when you’re ready, until then all you can do is to pray and fast and serve him to your best ability. I received tongues without even wanting them, it happened in a church that doesn’t even believe in the gifts of the spirit and all I thought was “God, please, not here, …” but the words just bubbled up from my belly and I let them out very quietly. It was a powerful experience and i experienced God in a completely new way. He taught me how to recognise His voice and once God does this you will never be able to mishear him when he speaks.
@utahcindy4114
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry. I've seen this happen to people and it's wrong. There are many dissolutioned churches pushing this. It makes all pentecostals look crazy. I heard people barking like dogs and scream and they called this tongues.
@andrewbradley3305
2 жыл бұрын
They were all faking lol
@Zanroff
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you didn't pretend.
@marisa5359
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a hypercharismatic atmosphere and dealt with a camp experience much like that when I was a teen. I felt like the problem had to be me. I got away from that teaching for a bit only to be drawn back in in my late twenties at a particularly low point in my life. I begged and cried for this gift as well as the gift of healing, but nothing ever came. I was treated as less than for years because of it. I praise God He drew me out from that mess 8 years ago and led me to seek out the trutth found in the Word. It is heartbreaking to see how many have been similarly deceived and yet it is a relief to see I am not alone.
@nicklandry8019
4 жыл бұрын
Mike I literally was having a discussion about your opening topic with a friend last night and we read through the exact same passages you brought up. Scripture is clear, tongues is not required for salvation. My friend is going to a House of Prayer and they teach the opposite. We both recently discovered your channel and I feel this was confirmation for both of us on the correct interpretation. The Spirit of Truth is always in agreement ! 🔥 🔥 🔥
@TheTuckmon
4 жыл бұрын
That is a sad thing that IHOP teaches that. So do the United Pentecostals and Apostolics. And they are wrong clearly. From a scriptural veiw and a practical view. I know very good a solid Christians that do not speak in tongues.
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTuckmon LOL IHOP. 🤣
@nicklandry8019
3 жыл бұрын
He Named the Stars IHOP as in International House of Prayer, not pancakes lol.
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicklandry8019 I know. Lol That's why I was laughing. 😁
@nicklandry8019
3 жыл бұрын
@@henamedthestars9832 lol ok.
@navigodelaney119
4 жыл бұрын
I visited a Pentecostal church once with a friend. I watched in dismay as a group of four or five adults surrounded a child of about 7 and were trying to whip up a frenzy of emotional prayer in order to get this child to start "speaking in tongues." The pastor's wife saw my alarmed expression (my own young kids were with me) and smiled kindly. I told her I found what they were doing was disturbing, and she assured me that everyone who is saved will eventually speak in tongues. I said that is not what the Bible says is required for salvation (repentance and confess that Jesus is Lord, be baptized into Christ for the forgiveness of sins). She said tongues are evidence -- proof that I'd actually been saved by Christ. She offered no Scriptures to show this, but according to her, I'm not actually saved even though Christ transforms my life and I love Him even more after 20 years of following Him. I left and never looked back. Now I'm wary of charismatic churches altogether. Thankfully I had read my Bible and have considered the claims she made in light of related Scriptures. She was wrong. The passages about miraculous tongues (or foreign languages) are descriptive, not precsciptive. Those gifts are meant to point others to God, and it's not something humans can teach other humans.
@GeorgePenton-np9rh
4 жыл бұрын
Many people who speak on tongues lack faith. Their tongue speaking becomes a substitute for faith and they think people who don't speak in tongues have no faith.
@deadair801
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen this too it's really sad even disturbing shamalama noomie rahmadahmeleighi
@nicoleschwartz6344
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you for addressing question 1. I have been in churches who have manipulated me to speak in tongues, and i’m not entirely sure whether I did or just made it up, but you are right- it is terribly abusive to scare Christians into trying to speak in tongues.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think Churches should make people feel like "Second Class Christians" if they don't speak in tongues. Don't let them bother you.
@ayevee6619
Жыл бұрын
Im in the same boat, i hear so much conflicting things its hard to get a straight answer. I 100% beleave tongues is a real thing ( its in the bible ) but its never felt genuine when i did it felt forced and so im left with same questions i started with.
@vishaksoman89
4 жыл бұрын
Pastor Mike..Following you from kuwait. God bless you for the unadulterated teaching of the Word
@LordOfTheFallen713
Жыл бұрын
Pastor mike you just saved me from a life time of fear and torment I could never speak in tongues my brother did and I never could I even quit going to church because I figured what’s the point I can’t be saved anyway thank you for giving me this knowledge and backing it up with scripture
@nisse6952
Жыл бұрын
I left the church for a time, too, because I thought I wasn't saved as I couldn't speak in tongues. Thankfully God never let's us go.
@Kojow7
4 ай бұрын
Hope you are back in a good Bible believing church now. Also, if you look at Acts 2, it describes tongues as being given the ability to speak another human language. So, for example, on the day of Pentecost Peter may have spoken with a Parthian dialect, James may have spoken with a Mesopotamian dialect, and John may have spoken Egyptian. Obviously, we do not know who was speaking what. But we do know it was not a gibberish language. This gift was primarily used in the early church to spread the gospel to many nations that otherwise would have not received it. I have heard it is still happening sometimes in remote areas of the earth where there are no translators available etc. But, many people try to replicate what happened on the day of Pentecost and the early church with false gifts. So you end up with false tongues, false miracles, false healings, false prophecies, etc. It's important to know that God never changes, but He does move in different ways in different circumstances and different generations. He does everything for His glory. Many times we want to take what God did in the past and try on our own effort to replicate it in the present. By doing so we end up deluding ourselves and others. It's good to want to know God more, but we need to be careful that we do not fall into false teachings, because that ends up keeping us from really knowing God the way He wants us to know Him.
@kerryterry
4 жыл бұрын
Pastor Mike!! God bless you sir! I pray you and Alysson daily. Thank you for being a light among all these false teachers !
@NewCreationInChrist896
3 жыл бұрын
All believers are teachers. Mark 16:15-16
@kevinc3236
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pastor Mike. God has blessed those that can speak in tongues to bring his glory, not for salvation. Salvation belongs to those that believe in Jesus, period. God has given every believer a gift and tongues isn't the only gift. One of Pastor Mike's gifts is to give us the deeper truth as he hears Gods voice without any error. Thank you once again Pastor Mike.
@ShawnSavageTeachings
4 жыл бұрын
I am in the charismatic community and this is spot on! I love your dependence on the word mike! Thank you for sharing the truth. The gift of tongues is real but not necessary for salvation, but I have the gift myself and it is amazing!
@Strutingeagle
2 жыл бұрын
As a kid I attended the Assembly of God church for a year or so. The usual ones would get up speak in tongues and one lady would faint and fall back into the arms of two people to catch her. This went on nearly every Sunday. I later found out they were called the Holy Rollers after I quit the church. My brother who is 10 years older was a regular tongue speaker and fancied himself as a healer too. In front of a large crowd he tried to heal my leg which is about two inches shorter than the other. When he got done with the circus lo and behold no change. He made sure everyone heard him say it was my lack of faith that I was not healed. I have, and had at the time plenty of faith in God but will never again associate with these nutcases. The human mind is capable of anything where religion is concerned.
@esther.revival9054
Жыл бұрын
I was raised in AG church in south Asia exactly like how you have said. People starts to cry laugh uncontrollably. I never asked why!!! But I didn’t have that experience but yes I got emotional lots of time and cried but not uncontrollably. Most of all people speaks in tongues which never sounds any articulated language from humans. Now I am getting older and getting deeper into God and Bible. I see these all things sounds to be tradition of my church rather than Holy Spirit himself. Yeah there might’ve times when Holy Spirit came between us like many of them trust God Jesus wholeheartedly. I am worried about all my people at church like are they really doing it right way!! Lord there are lots of such churches around world specially in South-Asian countries.
@baronreed8131
Жыл бұрын
They are simply hurting people trying to fill a void that if they are truly born again has already been filled.
@michaelszczys8316
4 ай бұрын
Where Paul mentions how not everyone speak in tongues, I can see how it would be incentive for people in pentecostal churches to want to speak in unknown tongues as it might make them look more ' special ' No everyone, but only ' much more spiritual ' people. Myself I would be afraid of speaking an unknown ( unknown to me ) language as I might be speaking blasphemous about God without knowing. I would rather just a few words that I know what I am saying.
@Strutingeagle
4 ай бұрын
@@michaelszczys8316 It could also be a physical manifestation of a mental illness too.
@TheTuckmon
4 жыл бұрын
Good teaching Mike Winger. This is my experience and it is scripture based. All one needs for salvation is the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.
@tasteremains3261
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike. Just wanted to share this: My anxiety has been more about the concept of eternity rather than judgment. BUT it seems that the answer you gave me was a key that also opens the lock that is my situation. Because if I know and believe God's love, what is there to be anxious of in spending eternity with Him? Nothing. And not remembering/knowing/believing God's love for me seems to have been the underlying issue. As I'm analyzing my life situation currently, it seems that the lack of realization of God's love has been affecting many, many things in my life, in a negative way. I really hope that your answer will benefit several people. Let the Lord be praised for His love for us!
@MikeWinger
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that! Wonderful!
@karricompton
4 жыл бұрын
@Taste Remains: I have your same anxiety and have for years. Somehow I’m able to get past the panic attacks that I occasionally have, mostly, I think, because I’m grounded in the Word and I rehearse truths that I know whenever I feel anxious. God bless you. I wish I could tell you this will go away for you. God hasn’t taken it away from me though I beg him to. But I still pray he will.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to request prayer for my "situation-everthing-in-general" I don't want to be graphic. God knows the details...
@deniseoviatt9992
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up with a misconception that The Holy Spirit did not live in me because I did not speak in tongues. Kept thinking something was wrong with me. I had accepted Christ as my savior. Thank you. It was not until I was well into adulthood that the truth was made known. I grieve for the lost time of relationship with God because of this issue.
@michaelszczys8316
4 ай бұрын
Just came back from morning Bible study group where we were going over everyone's ' day of salvation ' and got to hear plenty of examples of the Holy Spirit moving in and taking over. Plenty of examples of people being slowly ' drawn ' to God then having that particular time where there was something giving that extra ' push '
@danzo8372
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this!! 🙏🏾 Can I just say something the way you speak about the word and everything you exude is love and I really appreciate this because I can see you love the body of christ and therefore you teach these things... Thank you God bless you!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
@kameshamcg5646
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pastor Mike. I was taught while growing up in the church that speaking in tongues was mandatory and this teaching wounded for many years because I've never spoken in tongues. One teacher even cornered me and told me to speak the words in my head because they were already there. That was super weird. A few weeks ago a colleague and I were having this same discussion and we came to the same conclusion you did. Thank you so much for doing this. It's even more reassuring to me now. May God continue to bless you and your family.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
"Pentecostals" (Not all of them) can be kind of "weird" about speaking in tongues. Don't let it bother you. I used to go to a Church (Nameless) that would not let a man become a Pastor unless he spoke in tongues. Strange.
@davidbermudez7704
4 жыл бұрын
In my first year as a new believer I was reading the Word of God but going to a community college. After my classes were over I was waiting for the bus at the bus stop and was speaking to a guy. He straight out told me that if I don’t speak in tongues wasn’t saved and was very concerned. I wasn’t grounded and rooted in the Scriptures and didn’t know much doctrines. When I got on the bus I asked Abba Father if it was true and the Holy Spirit pointed me to 1 Corinthians 12 & 14. So I started reading and on that day He showed me the man was a false teacher!
@mcr5577
4 жыл бұрын
Praise God for giving you that wisdom. I love when God answers your concerned questions with straight scripture. It has happened to me so many times more than I can count. I wouldn't say the man is a false teacher but maybe he himself is just misinformed.
@davidbermudez7704
4 жыл бұрын
MC R God bless you
@ellieellie856
4 жыл бұрын
When I was a child I remember a lady who came over and was teaching the older folks how to speak in tongues. Later on as I became older an was more active in the church where we held prayer and fast and we were almost being forced to speak in tongues. I know the truth now thank God for his word.
@passthebaton7916
4 жыл бұрын
Loving the question/answer videos. Was just studying about the gifts for today, so the opening question was very timely. God bless!
@hollyamos139
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, my dad used to say this to me as a teenager everytime I got into a discussion about God or the Bible with him. He was fixated on it for some reason. It was so damaging and confusing and definitely hardened my heart towards my Dad on any christian topic. So good to hear some clear truth about this finally
@shayneriley5959
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pastor Mike , I am learning more all the time .
@seerose7189
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your answer about confidence in judgement. I had anxiety for a longer time. But now, you helped me break through.
@christines5430
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pastor Mike. I love this weekly Q&A. Such a variety of topics. God bless you
@CassieCarlyleMurrin
3 жыл бұрын
The same thing happened at a youth group I was a student leader at. I was mortified that someone would say that. I decided at a young age to never let a person ruin my relationship with Jesus so I was shaken but not to my core. It was difficult leading in that environment after that.
@Notevenone
Жыл бұрын
I’m go back through your 20 questions and question 12 was wonderful. Your passion for the love of God was so heart-felt. It was beautiful
@nicolesmith4365
Жыл бұрын
I got teary-eyed seeing him get teary-eyed during that question! I’m going through all the past Q and A’s as well. Such a blessing to listen back!
@lacersarc
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience when I was a younger Christian. Praise God for his word and His spirit that reveals to us the truth that’s in his word.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
I think my present Church teaches that not everybody gets the "tongues-and-interpretation" gift that is to be used in public, but everybody can get the "private-prayer-language" gift of tongues.
@lleange363
3 жыл бұрын
i agree.. we can have private type of gift of tongue.. its a gift we can ask for it..
@nonyabidness5708
8 ай бұрын
That's how I grew up. They make a distinction between prayer language and the gift of tongues...
@gabymeyer8003
4 жыл бұрын
My husband and I used to lead seminars for years where week five was devoted to the Baptism of the Spirit. We touched lightly on tongues, and stressed they were for private use, eg when interceding. No one was told to speak in tongues to prove they were saved.
@symonelovesJesus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mike. I have been trying to talk to some people within the Oneness Pentecostal beliefs, and have been sharing the gospel and speaking the truths of the Bible that they argue against, as they believe in a faith + works salvation, they don't believe in the triune God, and they believe that tongues as evidence of the Spirit are a requirement. A bunch of them tell me to repent and that I don't have the Holy Spirit if I haven't evidenced it in tongues. People saying that I'm going to hell because of the message I preach: justification only by faith and that the evidence of a true believer is good fruit, a changed life, etc. I have shared so many verses through the Scriptures to show that the message I am preaching is true, but it doesn't seem to matter to them. I know what the Bible says, but I'm just feeling very weary about it, and it is just starting to make me question myself. I have watched this video of yours before, but it was refreshing to come back and re-watch it today.
@benjaminfalzon4622
4 жыл бұрын
If they read the scripture carefully it says, When they spoke in tongues they were speaking in different languages which the people of different nationals that were there. understood what was being said, since they all heard them speak in their native tongues.Acts2:5-8
@benjaminfalzon4622
3 жыл бұрын
@wanker2us Personally, I think, that all that babble comes from the demons which are deep inside their heads... Certainly not from the spirit of God.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
The Bible mentions "The tongues of men and of angels." No human being could understand THAT!!!
@benjaminfalzon4622
3 жыл бұрын
@@caroleimani9754 So what? That's not what the Bible is talking about, Every nation speaks in a different tongue, that's what the Bible is talking about.
@danmarley2886
3 жыл бұрын
@@benjaminfalzon4622 Is stammering lips also demonic? Isaiah 28:11 is given by the Spirit of God. Do you understand stammering lips or another tongue that is not your own? Be careful that you don't blaspheme the HOLY SPIRIT. There is no forgiveness for that. Grace and Peace!
@danmarley2886
3 жыл бұрын
@@steakslapn9724 There are tongues of men and angels 1Cor Ch13. We speak sometimes as though we can easily identity all languages, whether heavenly or earthly. Arrogance, possibly. What about the stammering lips that the novice never mentions Isaiah 28:11, is that too of the devil? On the day of Pentecost those 120 disciples spoke not only with tongues but stammering lips also. Supernatural, yes! Use your head, it is not possible for 120 people to be in one room SPEAKING LOUDLY to be clearly understood. And yet the people that heard, were from many countries and heard them speak in their individual native tongues. I say again, the 120 disciples spoke in stammering lips and another tongue. The speaking (by the Spirit) was supernatural and also was the hearing. Tongues are for a sign to the unbeliever not the believer. I marvel at those who speak so expertly on things that they know nothing about.They attempt to invalidate the work of the Spirit of God but also the Word of God, thinking that they are doing God service, bordering on blasphemy. Grace and Peace!
@cbak1819
4 жыл бұрын
My understanding on the Soul is our mind, will and emotions. As for our Spirit it is eternal 🤷🏼♀️
@donatzerodayslife
4 жыл бұрын
I call it “personality”
@BEABEREAN10
3 жыл бұрын
Correct! Soul = mind will and emotions - this is the part of us that needs renewing to line up with God's will and spirit inside us. Spirit = the inner man that was re-created with God's Spirit and houses God's nature. This is how God leads us and speaks to us daily!
@beckybates543
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. And specifically the last question about the crusades. I have actually had someone say that to me and I didn’t know enough about the crusades to defend or not to defend. But that is the best answer, thank you!
@beufordprepper2442
Жыл бұрын
“Answers in Genesis” is a great resource for creation and flood theology.
@michaelszczys8316
4 ай бұрын
Also if you have problems with the whole ' flood of Noah ' scenario I would recommend getting a copy of Walt Brown's book ' In the Beginning ' Explains hydro- plate theory wherein all the water came from within the earth, how the earth was split into the continents, how the ocean areas went down while continents rose up, even axis shift and the one ice age. Lots of pictures. Helps to show how most definitely the flood was HUGE entire earth event.
@bj.bruner
Жыл бұрын
I grew up Mormon (I've since left), and even we were taught that you didn't need to speak in tongues to be saved 😅 what we were taught was that the gift of tongues was so you could speak to people who didn't speak your language about the gospel. I went on a mission to Mexico and I believed I had the gift of tongues because I learned Spanish really quickly. Now that I'm out I wonder if I really had/have it, or if languages just come to me easily in general lol
@molliethompson3425
4 жыл бұрын
@mike winger thanks for saying this about tongues I was told at age 11 I wasn’t saved as I didn’t speak in tongues and was later shamed for having little faith after not getting tongues after the youth group prayed for me at age 14 Felt so upset I cried in the bathroom thank you for this truth hope others don’t have to go through this and know Biblical truth
@mcr5577
4 жыл бұрын
Shame on those leaders. It promotes the need to lie about having a gift just to be accepted. Anyone can lie and say they have the gift of tongues and just ramble mumbo jumbo to "prove" it. But an honest Christian who doesn't have it gets embarrassed because God didnt give them that gift? Its evil what they are doing.
@TKUA11
4 жыл бұрын
MC R agreed. People that are praying in tongues should be using that gift to preach to people from foreign nations not as an external way to show to people how spiritual you are. I speak Russian Spanish English and Ukrainian , so when I speak the word of God to people in those languages I am technically speaking in tongues
@jrob1731
3 жыл бұрын
@@TKUA11 no there are two different tongues
@lookingatdaisies9901
3 ай бұрын
@@jrob1731there aren't. If there is no one that understands the true language your are speaking, it remains a mystery because no one can translate. Gift of Languages. The holy spirit interceding with groans that are wordless/cannot be uttered. NO WORDS.
@jrob1731
3 ай бұрын
@lookingatdaisies9901 Please read the bible without assuming things; read 1 corinthians, Chapters 13 and 14.
@Genesis.1-1
3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and really appreciate your straight forward approach mixed with what some might call humor, but I see as more humility than humor. The speaking in tongues question has caused me much angst over my lifetime. As a teenager I came to Christ and while praying and asking God for mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ I experienced something wonderful that I can't still can't put into words 50 years later. Then began to speak in tongues. I have no idea what or how much I said and a minute later, while I was still praying, an older woman in the church stood up and gave an interpretation; basically Matthew 18: 3-6. It has not happened since. We moved and started to attend a different church, and I have attended many different churches since then. But my experience has been being told that speaking in tongues and other blessings of the Spirit are not scriptural after the last Apostle died. I was made to feel that something was wrong with me because I did speak in tongues rather than because I didn't. I've always been hesitant to bring it up because the reaction is usually not positive. Anyway, I appreciate you addressing this question. Maranatha!
@bethl
Жыл бұрын
What a great experience! I’m sorry you got bad teaching after that. I’ve never had the experience of speaking in tongues, but am open to it.
@lisamariesweet1297
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, Pastor Mike! Thank you so much for answering that 1st question (about tongues)! 3 years ago I left the Upci, after having been a member for 17 years. I’ve been praying, studying and seeking truth ever since ( I have a young son, and I need to make sure I teach him right). Thanks again, and God bless!
@mrsdimas3433
4 жыл бұрын
Mike thank you I think it's great you take time to answer hard questions. God bless ❤
@ladyb9279
3 жыл бұрын
There's a difference between descriptive and prescriptive - Amen 👏
@dianamatthews5965
Жыл бұрын
I pray for you to remain on the right track; thank you for following God's leading.
@imheck
4 жыл бұрын
I'm the oldest of 5 children, my aunt would speak in tongues when we played games. One of her "games" was poking us 3 older boys with sewing needles & pins then put them in her mouth & tell us how we tasted. I told my Mom about these "games" & she threw my aunt out. When she died my Dad cleaned out her apartment. I remember him trying to make out the incantations & seeing pictures of satan as he burned them in a large metal potato chip can. I do not think she was saved. I love you Lord Jesus, thank you!
@emsdiy6857
3 жыл бұрын
Wow scary
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
I sounds like your aunt was into some kind of voodoo. They like to stick pins in things. It's good that your Mom kicked her out....
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
And it's a good thing that you know The Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior...
@Mink_Tracks
Жыл бұрын
Thats awful. I do hope they were old things that she never got around to throwing away and that she believed on the Lord before she passed.
@deadair801
4 жыл бұрын
Christian coffee ..shop booking bands wow truly you are the only modern style minister I've really even given a chance I'm from a community where some churches don't even allow musical instruments but you maybe opening my mind a little
@snuggisthecute
3 жыл бұрын
When I was born again I went to a church that told me I was saved only if I spoke in tongues. Never again, praise God! I was there for a few months and forget why I stopped going. Most likely because I was 12 at the time and had transportation issues.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
It was a good thing that you got out of there, because they were teaching false doctrine....
@postscriptciara
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to be here! 😊
@runningonfullnostanks4523
3 жыл бұрын
1:06:00 “in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, (the spirit) who now works in the sons of disobedience,” - Eph 2:2 (NKJV)
@republiccooper
4 жыл бұрын
I understand the soul to be your mind, personality, emotions, ideas. The spirit, I was taught is the breath of life from God. The body is the physical body. But different biblical authors may use the terms differently.
@itspikachutime5624
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been having trouble with if video games are ok for me and trouble with anxiousness due to ocd and intrusive thoughs/blasphemous thoughts that I know I don’t believe but they keep happening so thank God I saw this cus two of your answers here tonight really helped me figure things out I’m gonna rethink what I still play the content of my games with magic in then and set better limits on my time. And this gave me new passages to remember Gods reassurance and love in through Jesus! The thoughts probably won’t go away .-. But now I have more scripture to fight back with when they show up to make me question things. You got noooooo idea how helpful that is God is good! Thank God for you and all your doing Mike.
@jaquirox6579
4 жыл бұрын
YEEESSS!! I’m so excited to see Monday’s WoF video!! Thank you for digging into that topic for us. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
That's very true, Pastor Mike Winger. Yes. I agree!!! Amen.
@dorothykent2145
3 жыл бұрын
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:17
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
How about picking up snakes and drinking deadly stuff??
@emsdiy6857
3 жыл бұрын
You're still one of the only people I've seen that sticks to scripture and not to their denomination I really get sick of people sticking to a Pacific denominations but not caring if the Bible says something that contrary
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
What is a "Pacific denomination?"
@karenreynolds349
2 жыл бұрын
I think Em meant specific denomination!!!
@karenreynolds349
Ай бұрын
I grew up in a church that taught that!!!but God showed me different in His word! I remember when I experienced tongues.... I had a family member tell me " now your saved"... I had many questions because I asked them so after your baptized - because you also had to be baptized in Jesus name according to them, for salvation, but you haven't spoken in tongues what are you??? They couldn't answer!!! Spoke volumes.......
@gabrielabianchi1809
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, new follower here from Puerto Rico. I hope you're well. God bless + take care :)
@stacydiy3161
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! May God continue to bless you! 🙏🏻
@badazzmaro
2 ай бұрын
As much as I love and the love I have in my heart, there's no denying gods love.
@stevemclendon827
2 ай бұрын
Fine. But what does your comment have to do with the subject of the video??
@badazzmaro
2 ай бұрын
@@stevemclendon827 the subject of God's love came up and so I'm commenting on God's love
@stevemclendon827
2 ай бұрын
@@badazzmaro Fair enough.
@thisguy2985
4 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! Never been so excited to see an upcoming video as I am about the Word of Faith. Excited to see what you have to say because I have family members that I believe are saved but kind of say some Copelin-ish things sometime.
@rosehammontree2406
3 жыл бұрын
I was taught soul is mind, will and emotions. Spirit is your spirit inner man
@lkae4
4 жыл бұрын
When I was first saved, God told me that there was another language He wanted me to speak in to get to know Him. My reaction: That's weird, God! Not gonna do it! 15 years later and I still am too terrified to seek tongues. And yet God has blessed me and drawn me nearer to Him than I could ever have asked. His grace is enough for me. His strength is perfect in my weakness. So fear not, brothers and sisters. Eyes on Jesus and on His bride and the lost of the world. And know that He loves you so much that he gave His best, Jesus, for you. Never forget.
@lindamarsh6711
2 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother! I need confidence in the day of Judgement! I trust and rely in the love of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit! 🇨🇦🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🏻🕎✝️☝🏻
@michelle_c2345
2 жыл бұрын
Mike my best friend literally told me that during my own private prayer time if I wasn’t speaking in tongues (not foreign languages like in acts but basically babbling) then the God doesn’t have all of me and It’s proof that the Holy Spirit isn’t dwelling within me! I have never heard her talk like this but then again she loves Kenneth Copeland and sways on the more Pentecostal side so.... I knew she was wrong but chose to be the bigger person and not argue with her I just kind of ignored it. But boy do I feel pitty for her she is so deceived.
@baronreed8131
Жыл бұрын
Our Lord hears what proceeds from our "inner being" more so than what comes out of our mouth.
@pheepinky
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Always look forward to tuning in on a Saturday morn to listen to your 20 question Q&A (I'm from UK so sat morn is better for me than watching it live) I have also just watched the 3hr webinar you had advertised the other day. Such a brilliant study! Thank you for the heads up! Also signed up for the following webinars they have coming up. 🙂
@chriskeith5742
4 жыл бұрын
Love these Q and A sessions. I am going to get my question in one day. I have a feeling you will want to think about/ research it tho. It's not a particularly tough one but misleads many. I'm still not sure how to answer it.
@-wk9yg
4 жыл бұрын
Pastor Mike... Thank you !!!! All your videos help me so so much. 😊 🙏
@a.wi.454
Жыл бұрын
Hello pastor Mike, I recently discovered your ministry and absolutely love it that you prove every claim with the Bible. Today I saw your video with the question „must you speak in tongues to be saved?“ I studied the topic „speaking in tongues“ myself. And while I don’t think that it is a salvation issue I do think that the gift is a sign and for every believer. Jesus said „And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;“ Mark 16:17 You mentioned 1. Corinthians 12:29-30. And you are right because Paul said this. But we can’t ignore the fact that he spoke to the church in general not one person. And he rebuked them for their behavior in their fellowship. That’s why he gave an instruction later on in 1. Corinthians 14 how to behave when they come together. Paul knew that the people in Corinth all spoke in tongues. He said „He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.“ 1 Corinthians 14:4 And you mentioned 1. Corinthians 14:5 but I don’t think he meant that not everyone speaks in tongues because here again it’s about the church and not the individual person. You can see this in this exact verse when Paus says there should be an interpretation or when Paul says „there come in those that are unlearned or unbeliever“ (1. Corinthians 14:23). Speaking in tongues is most of the time about edifying yourself. In Greek it’s oikodomeó - I erect a building or building up of character. We build our house upon a rock when we hear and do what Jesus said (Mat. 7:24) so we are the house (Heb. 3:6) also Jude said „But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,“ Jude 1:20 I think he spoke to everyone!? Furthermore Paul says „I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:“ 1 Corinthians 14:18 I read clearly that ALL of them spoke in tongues. I believe that with the Holy Spirit we all have all gifts but that He uses them as he wills. With that I mean maybe I don’t have a special healing gift but He can still heal through me if it’s needed. I know it was much to read but thank you if you read it till the end 🙏🏼 and I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Maybe I’m wrong but willing to learn. God bless you
@jessicap2967
4 жыл бұрын
I have heard the soul described as the mind, will and emotions of a person.
@jameskalso6541
4 ай бұрын
Love your channel! new listener and digging the wide ranging subjects.
@i.f7032
4 жыл бұрын
God bless you
@ginamartinez1654
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what i was taught in the church i left. That all christians have all gifts because were like christ.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody has ALL the gifts. If they did, we would not need the rest of the Church....
@ginamartinez1654
3 жыл бұрын
@@caroleimani9754 so true. We were taught we could even raise the dead
@debblouin
2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to gifts-it seems to me the point is that we should desire the gifts of others as much or more than we do our own gifts because in that way we come together as the body.
@carolinalarsson7867
3 жыл бұрын
So good that you talk about this. I´ve been told that if you don´t speak in tounges then you don´t have the holy spirit.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
That is off-the-wall..(What THEY said, not what you said). All born-again Christians have The Holy Spirit..Don't let them make you feel bad...
@karenreynolds349
2 жыл бұрын
I was a part of a church that believed you must be baptized in the Holy Spirit and be baptized in Jesus name only to be SAVED!! The interesting thing was when I asked the question- so if you are baptized but you don't have or your not filled with Holy spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues then where are you in the salvation paradigm!!! They have this as part of their church doctrine!!!! No bible doctrine did I remember being taught on being saved by Grace through faith in Jesus!!! They added works to it!!!!
@bcon795
7 ай бұрын
Another thing to point out is that when Jesus went to pray in the garden, he asked the father to take this cup from him. He clearly was not talking about the cup, but rather what was inside of the cup. The sacrifice. When we drink of the cup, we drink and remembrance of the sacrifice.
@christinahardgrove1938
4 жыл бұрын
In all of my research on Genesis 1-12 , and Exodus I've found the movies "Is Genesis History " and the "Patterns of Evidence" series have been my favorites. I rewatch them when I'm frustrated.
@nicklandry8019
4 жыл бұрын
YES! Both very compelling documentaries. I rewatched patterns of evidence recently. Some of the Ron Wyatt videos are pretty compelling as well. I believe he found mount Jabel el Lawz ( the “real” mount sinai ) before the Saudis put a fence up around the area.
@lyn9cook
3 жыл бұрын
I just mentioned Is Genesis history. Should have read down to your comment first. Good one!
@Laura_B__
3 жыл бұрын
I was always under the impression that the spirit was our true self which would live on after our bodies die, our soul was our mind and emotions, and our bodies were how we interact with others in this physical world. I guess then it would be true that our soul is the connection between our spirit and body.
@mrshmanckles1463
4 жыл бұрын
Please pray for my right hand to heal in Jesus name thank you!!
@carolinerich7213
3 жыл бұрын
Great teaching. Thank you.
@kwebb121765
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent resources for evidence for the Exodus are Timothy Mahoney's Patterns of Evidence videos. They are on DVD and Blu-ray, so they do cost a bit.
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
I saw that one by going to 123movies, or something. It was good. The Bible account shows me more than enough proof. I saw that film though and I mean it was cool how Joseph, the son of Jacob, had a statue placed of him in Egypt and he wore a coat of many colors. I know That's THE Joseph and there were twelve pillars for each of his brothers that he put there. Of course I'm against statues. Lol But this was just cool and a part of history.
@mawyw33
3 жыл бұрын
Tubi TV, free!
@michaelszczys8316
4 ай бұрын
What ive found over the years is brakes dont usually make any grinding noise. If they did they people might fix them before they are gone. I showed my daughters when putting new pads in their cars how they have the little wear bars and what they do. When it wears down to them it makes a shrill screaching noise, then after awhile it goes away That does not mean its fixed itself, it means its worn the warning strip out.
@michaelszczys8316
4 ай бұрын
Whoops, it turned into different video.
@mariajmc6557
4 жыл бұрын
Agree with you pastor legalistic talk to make people fearful and under control. But also you may be saved and stuck if you don't speak in tongues. That's where the power of God is drawn. Yes the church would have been ever so powerful if all born again Christians prayed in tongues
@kimberlynico48
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if I heard my pastor about not saved, so I will make sure
@jeremyhinken3365
4 жыл бұрын
I got into a pretty intense discussion with a guy on the street about a week ago. We had seen him earlier that day and he had a bumper sticker on his car that said "John 3:1-15?" and I immediately asked what that meant. He said everyone knows John 3:16 but not the preceding verses and that ye must be born again. Ok, that's pretty good. It quickly devolved when he said proof of salvation was speaking in tongues. I responded with tongues being a sign and that Israel required signs and laid out the requirements in 1 Cor. 14. We went back and forth a bit until he said, you can't show me one instance in Acts where someone was saved and received the Holy Spirit without speaking in tongues. I said the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 didn't speak in tongues. His response was, well it didn't say he didn't. I said clearly he didn't, but didn't think to say that the eunuch was a Gentile or that his argument was show me a negative instance. He proceeded to say that he did speak in tongues because Philip had just come from the big revival meeting where the Spirit had been poured out and he was a preacher for 30 years and blah, blah, blah. At that point, if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. If your theology doesn't match the Bible, you don't toss the Bible, you ditch the theology.
@Obi-Wan81
3 жыл бұрын
No. 1 Corinthians 12:30 - "Not all speak in tongues do they?". End of story. It's not a requirement.
@sheekhaachetty2415
3 жыл бұрын
Ps Mike please do more content on gaming, I feel like there is not enough out there and its just passed by 👍 Thank you and really enjoy your videos, they make sense and line up with the Bible 😊
@gabesgaming7064
3 күн бұрын
He’s really the only one I’ve seen talk about it like this and it really helped me. I agreed with him 100%. It’s just strange that some people say you shouldn’t play any games or tv or anything. They do have good scripture to back up their reasons so I would like a longer video from Mike.
@raygsbrelcik5578
3 жыл бұрын
There is an expression of Tongues that occurs during a Church service that, "EDIFIES" the church body ( 1Cor.14:), and an expression that Edifies the "Spirit ( In prayer) of the individual who's Praying. So WHY on earth WOULD'NT GOD'S people NOT want to, "DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS." 1Cor.14:1.
@DisI3oss
3 жыл бұрын
I think ones soul is the earthly connection to the "inner you" so to speak, and the spirit is your heavenly connection to the Lord. Notice people say they've "sold their soul to the devil" but not spirit.
@rob5462
4 жыл бұрын
The teaching that you need to speak in tongues in order to be saved is not generally the teaching of Pentecostal denominations or Charismatic Christians. It is a teaching of the non-trinitarian Oneness Pentecostal Church. This group is separatist and divisive and also requires baptism in the name of Jesus rather than in the trinitarian formula in order to be saved.
@Acadian.FrenchFry
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@eladiocofresi5202
3 жыл бұрын
Curiously, my understanding and experience with Proverbs 18:21 has always been the same way explained in this video. My experience dealt with contemplating suicide in front of a family member.
@Nordicandspruce
4 жыл бұрын
Great Job Mike! appreciate this
@henamedthestars9832
3 жыл бұрын
I have a friend, a very nice girl... But sadly she thinks you need to speak in tongues and that you're saved only if you do and she's been disagreeing with some people who know better. Lol So, I have to pray for her. Thanks for the video. I of course know you are saved upon belief in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Thank You so much for your work, Pastor Mike Winger. God bless you, sir.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
Show her what the Bible says: "Do all speak in tongues?" The obvious answer is: "No." The Apostle Paul said this....
@blessyrose3384
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly it's the case in many Pentecostal churches here. People are forced to speak in tongues, they are asked to just say whatever comes into their mouth, make those weird sounds as it comes.. I was really depressed because I prayed and fasted alot for it but I wasnt, which made me feel like I wasn't loved by God. Children in Pentecostal churches especially feel the pressure. The first question they get asked when they return from a church camp is "Did you speak in tongues? ". This forces them to fake it. We need more solid biblical teachings like this. Thank you Pastor Mike.. May God bless your ministry.
@rickdavis2235
4 жыл бұрын
I've fasted and have studied fasting. I know that fasting for 3 days makes my mind much much clearer and sharper and I feel closer to God. Getting to the 3 days of drinking water only is difficult but by well into the second day, the food cravings leave and energy levels are boosted. There's actual science behind it.
@caroleimani9754
3 жыл бұрын
I fasted for 3 days in a row twice and I just about died. I think it is different for everyone...
@rickdavis2235
3 жыл бұрын
@@caroleimani9754 Your body will trick you into thinking you're dying because of all the sugar we consume. When it's gone, the body freaks out and makes you feel like you're dying but you won't. Your body will convert to fat burning mode and not sugar. There are people who have fasted for months without eating a single bite but they're also overweight and had lots of fat to burn.
@MrDragpics
3 жыл бұрын
We have the ability,all have different ministries.
@paulajames6149
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining tongues. It was very clear and easy to understand.
@charmainwilliams-farrar2559
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pastor Mike. I love your channel it has helped me so much in my walk and taught my to be a Bible thinker. Yay! I don't believe speaking in tongues is a requirement for salvation. However what is your take on being baptized by the Holy Spirit as a requirement for the Christian walk. I ask this question after reading the book of Acts specifically Acts 8:14-17. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
@alostgod6776
3 жыл бұрын
Soul = your conscience and you mind/god given will Spirit = your "body" that isn't of this earth, akin to an Angel's " body " Body: the flesh and blood you read this with
@ljshloul1
Жыл бұрын
Another good resource about the Flood is Answers in Genesis with Ken Ham. Science with a Christian reference and worldview.
@maryellen6153
2 жыл бұрын
Okay, I was raised non-Pentecostal, and became a Pentecostal later in life, due to seeing the gifts of the Spirit in action, and studying the Word to see if it was right for today. There are very, very few Pentecostals who believe speaking in tongues is proof of salvation. The VAST MAJORITY of Pentecostals believe the Baptism of the Spirit (with speaking in tongues) is available to (and God's intention for) EVERY believer. This is what I believe the Bible teaches clearly. The norm of the early church was that every believer was NOT thought to have "received the Spirit" until "the Spirit fell upon them." And this is an outwardly observable event. (Observable even by carnal people, such as Simeon.) The 8th Chapter of Acts illustrates these principles. We who were taught "Acts 8 and Acts 19 happened because... Samaritans... Gentiles..." tend to have big blinders on. Think about these foundational questions: #1. WHY did the Apostles feel it was necessary to go to Samaria, if these were true converts, who had been water baptized? Didn't the Apostles believe as you do, that ALL believers AUTOMATICALLY are filled with the Spirit the moment they believe? (If they believed that, they wouldn't have risked their lives with that trip!!) #2. HOW did the Apostles know the new believers had finally received the Spirit? What was the proof they were looking for? Was it only spiritually discerned? Obviously not, as carnal Simeon saw it and wanted the power to do this amazing "magical trick" that outdid all of the signs and wonders Phillip had done when he first came preaching in Samaria! #3. If the Spirit is automatically received the moment of salvation, HOW did those early believers get saved before receiving the Baptism of the Spirit? And the same question for Acts 19: HOW did those believers in Ephesus get saved and water baptized, and still need the Holy Spirit to fall upon them? I am NOT asking why God did it this way in those circumstances ("Samaritans, Gentiles, etc")... What I'm asking are questions that can't be answered with that little traditional theological spin.
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