How much should pastors be paid? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 41)
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Jan 10, 2025
The discussion tackles how much pastors should be paid, unveiling the financial struggles they endure in ministry. It also explores the beliefs surrounding the gift of speaking in tongues, emphasizing the need for interpretation in different settings. The podcast dives into the debate on depicting God through images, referencing biblical prohibitions. It further examines the complexities of obedience to the gospel, highlighting faith amidst doubt, particularly in the context of a father's plea for his son.
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Images of God
Images of God shouldn't be used for worship, as they can lead to idolatry.
Representations of Jesus are debatable, as He is God incarnate.
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Jesus' Temptation
Jesus was tempted in every way humans are, but not with every specific sin.
His temptation involved avoiding suffering, similar to our unbelief.
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Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 7:14 has both immediate and messianic fulfillment.
Matthew's use of "fulfilled" encompasses various prophetic types.
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1. 0:43 {The Pastor’s Salary: How MUCH?} How much should pastors be paid for their work in the ministry? 2. 37:30 {Interpretations for Private Tongues?} When the gift of speaking in tongues is in operation, do the same requirements and standards exist for private/smaller ministry gatherings as they do the corporate gatherings of a church service? For example, if someone in the background is praying in tongues while you are praying for someone at a hospital, does that still demand an interpretation? 3. 49:38 {Images of God: Ever Biblical?} Author J.I. Packer states that the 2nd commandment forbids using images of God for worship (such as paintings or statues/icons of God) and that images cannot capture His power & only serve as a crutch when worshiping Him. Thoughts? 4. 58:19 {Was Jesus Tempted with Unbelief?} As a former atheist, the verse in Hebrews 4:15 comforts and confuses me; how could the Son of Man be tempted with unbelief in Himself? 5. 1:03:03 {Immediate or Messianic Prophecy?} It looks like Isaiah 7:14 is fulfilled in Isaiah 8:4. The prophecy seems to describe something immediate and not messianic. What do we do with Matthew seemingly saying it is a messianic prophecy? 6. 1:07:45 {How to “Obey the Gospel”} How do we answer those who think “obeying the Gospel” means physical obedience (works)? They cite verses like 1 Peter 1:22, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, Romans 10:16, and Matthew 7: 21. 7. 1:16:07 {Did The Apostles Misunderstand?} I’m struggling with the apostles believing that Jesus’ return was happening within their lifetime. How can we trust everything else they said to be inspired by God if they got this wrong? 8. 1:22:22 {Not Enough Prayer in Church?} Why do we pray so little collectively during Sunday services? Singing makes up 40%, while praying roughly 1-2%. This does not seem to line up biblically or historically (Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 2:1-8). 9. 1:28:55 {Gospel Contradictions?} Is there an irreconcilable contradiction in the Gospels as to whether Jesus instructed The Twelve to take a staff (Matt 10: 10, Mark 6:8)? How should this affect our view on inerrancy? 10. 1:32:52 {Resolving to Follow Christ Amid Doubts} Can you be saved by choosing the Christian life at any moment and hoping it’s real, or do you have to be convinced? What conditions do you need from God or yourself? Do you have to be feeling a certain way?
1:44:00 Bonus! Guitar Time, courtesy of Seth Yoder’s request.
How Matthew uses the term "prophecy" and why people mistakenly think that it the New Testament misuses Old Testament prophecy: Click Here
How to Find Jesus in the Old Testament (my favorite series ever): Click Here
Explaining why Jesus was not a failed prophet and why they should not have expected Him to come back in the 1st century: Click Here
Here is The Hebrews Series playlist (verse by verse through the book): Click Here
My video exposing the false prophet Brandon Biggs: Click Here
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