20 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 109)

Oct 17, 2023

In this discussion, Mike Winger, a host and Bible Q&A expert, dives deep into intriguing theological queries. He explores the complex nature of the Trinity and whether the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit possess separate wills. The conversation shifts to current events, analyzing the geopolitical situation in Israel's relation to biblical prophecy. Additionally, Mike tackles the significance of forgiveness in salvation, interpreting key scriptures, and elaborates on the Holy Spirit's departure from Saul. He also touches on marital intimacy and its importance in relationships.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Understanding the Trinity and Prophetic Perspectives

01:36 • 29min

Exploring the Governors of Israel in 1 Kings 4

30:21 • 6min

The Relationship Between Forgiveness and Salvation

36:23 • 4min

The Departure of the Spirit and Its Biblical Significance

40:38 • 8min

Exploring Marital Intimacy

48:45 • 10min

Navigating Church Leadership and Correction

58:32 • 6min

Finding Joy and Wisdom in Trials

01:04:37 • 44min

A rare Tuesday stream!

I'm Mike Winger and I think we've underestimated how amazing the Bible is.

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Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

1. 1:12 {Different Wills among the Godhead?} In the Trinity, do the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all have three separate wills?
2. 22:15 {Conflict in Israel – Eschatological Significance?} Is the war going on in Israel right now part of a biblical prophecy?
3. 30:28 {One Governor or 12?} In 1 Kings 4:7-19, there are twelve governors for Israel listed. I’m confused by verse 19b: “There was one governor...” What’s your take on this? 12 or 1?
4. 36:22 {Do Some Sins Indicate a Lack of Salvation?} Verses like Matthew 6:14 make me feel like there are sins so bad that if you commit them (like unforgiveness), you’re 100% not a Christian. I feel like I have to maintain my own salvation.
5. 41:04 {Would the Spirit Ever Leave Us?} Can you please explain what it meant in 1 Samuel when the Spirit left Saul?
6. 44:16 {The Vatican & Revelation} Does Revelation 7:9 apply to Vatican City despite its size and hosting unbiblical stuff?
7. 48:42 {Is Marital Intimacy Only for Procreation?} Can a biblical case be made for the purpose of sex within marriage being for procreation AND intimacy/pleasure and not just for procreation? Is sex without the possibility of procreation evil?
8. 55:11 {Christians Made Whole “Again”?} How do you feel about songs that state, “You make me whole again”? It’s my understating that before faith in Christ we aren’t whole, saved, or forgiven. Thoughts?
9. 58:38 {Teaching Convictions as Truth} How should we deal with a pastor who is unwilling to receive correction on anything against his own convictions? It wouldn’t be as big of an issue, but he preaches his ideas as truth (i.e., no alcohol).
10. 1:03:57 {Counting our Trials as Joy} How are we to “count it all joy” when we face trials and temptations, as James chapter 1 says?
11. 1:09:58 {Wisdom = “She”?} Can you help me understand why in Proverbs 2 the Bible refers to wisdom as “she”? How do we argue this with those who try to speak about multiple gods, or LGBTQ+ people saying He is neither gender?
12. 1:13:45 {Refuting Modalism} What is the best way to dismantle Modalism in a loving way to someone?
13. 1:17:05 {The Commander of the Lord’s Army} In Joshua 5:13, who is the commander of the Lord’s army? Is this another Christophany? And why do we read so little about him if he helped Joshua in his ventures?
14. 1:20:53 {Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?} What happens to autistic people or mentally disabled people? Do they go to Heaven?
15. 1:22:54 {Am I Saved if I Have An Addiction?} How do I know If I actually have a saving faith, especially considering that I’m addicted to pornography, and am having a hard time asking for someone to help me stop. Thanks.
16. 1:29:46 {Congregational Votes – Sometimes Sinful?} Is it against the Bible to have your congregation vote on whether or not to have women as elders?
17. 1:31:48 {Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance} Do you have the Holy Spirit if you haven't been baptized with Him? I don't feel/believe like I do. I can't hear His voice.
18. 1:34:51 {The Day of The Lord & His Second Coming} How do the ideas of "The Day of The Lord" in the Old Testament and Jesus' second coming in the New Testament intersect? I've been studying this, but I'd like some of your opinions.
19. 1:36:51 {A Cure for Hypocrisy} What is the cure for hypocrisy? I have stopped going to church because I feel rotten on the inside and feel like a fraud. I don’t seem to love Jesus like others. My heart is cold. No emotion.
20. 1:43:49 {Can the Bible Become an Idol?} Is it possible to love the Bible so much that it can be a form of an idol?

Links I mentioned:

Everything the Bible says about Alcohol: CLICK HERE
Christophanies in the Old Testament (I cover the Joshua 5 passage at about 31 minutes in): CLICK HERE