"How can I know my 3-year-old is in heaven?" 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 37)
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Dec 13, 2024
The podcast addresses profound questions surrounding the fate of young children after death, offering biblical insights into child accountability and comfort for grieving parents. It also navigates the complexities of mixed-faith marriages, emphasizing love and understanding amid differing beliefs. Another engaging topic delves into the clash between new-age concepts and traditional Christianity, urging believers to stay rooted in scripture. The discussion encourages a renewal of faith and practical guidance for overcoming personal struggles.
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Trusting Scripture with Unknown Authors
Biblical trustworthiness relies on the Holy Spirit's inspiration, not solely on the human author's identity.
Apostolic teachings, not necessarily written by apostles themselves, form the core of scripture.
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Interpreting Matthew 11:12
Matthew 11:12 likely refers to the kingdom experiencing violence, not inflicting it.
This contrasts with John the Baptist's imprisonment and dashed expectations of earthly victory.
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Navigating Interfaith Parenting
Engage with your children's exposure to different faiths by attending with them.
Focus on being a loving example rather than fighting over religious differences.
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1. 0:13 {A Child’s Stage of Accountability} My three-year-old passed away in a tragic accident. I’ve heard that infants are welcomed into God’s presence when they die, but what about a slightly older child? Is my daughter in Heaven? 2. 21:06 {Author Unknown = Still Inspired?} Can we be confident that a book of the Bible is truly inspired and belongs in the canon if the author is unknown (like Hebrews)? If we don’t know who wrote it, how can we trust what it contains? How can we know it wasn’t just the written version of a sermon? A pastor may be educated, but they aren’t inerrant. 3. 27:40 {The Kingdom – “Suffered Violence”?} Can you help me to contextually understand Matthew 11:12? Teachings I’ve heard have made no sense, and I have tried to understand it myself, but I’m not sure if I’m understanding what Jesus was saying here. 4. 35:09 {50/50 Churches?} My LDS husband wants me and our kids to go to his ward & my church, split 50/50 every other week. Should I submit to him and do this, or should I get out completely from doing this? See 2 Kings 5:17-19 and Psalm 1:1. 5. 42:01 {Grain Offering = More Holy?} In Leviticus 2:9-10, the part of the grain offering for the priests is "a most holy part." Why is the part that the priests eat more holy than the memorial portion that is burned on the altar? 6. 44:24 {Avoiding Anger while Guiding Others} I see a lot of New Age-ish things (energy, manifesting, vibes) creeping into Christ followers’ lives around me. I’ve gotten blow-back trying to correct people in love. Do you have any advice about how to continue the conversation without angering them? 7. 47:48 {Malachi 4, Elijah & The End Times} Does the last verse of Malachi 4 suggest that Elijah will be one of the two witnesses in Revelation? 8. 51:37 {Dying to Sexual Addictions} I’m only 18, but I’ve been addicted to pornography for 5 years now, which slowly turned homosexual over time. Can you please explain the past tense of “died” in Romans 6:2? Am I dead to sin, or do I die? 9. 1:01:49 {How to Biblically Confront an Elder} How should a church member confront an elder biblically? Is Matthew 18 still applicable, or is there another text that applies since they are an elder? 10. 1:05:09 {Baptized in the Name of Jesus Only?} Why were people baptized in Jesus’ name in the book of Acts? I was challenged by this question and can’t figure it out. BONUS Q! 1:07:59 We'll probably never find every artifact or an original manuscript. But what is on your list of top biblical artifacts you hope are discovered? Israel in Egypt is one of mine.
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