We can't let them continue to get away with it: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 45)
Feb 14, 2025
Exploring the moral obligation to expose abusive pastors, the discussion emphasizes accountability and the need for transparency in church leadership. The podcast delves into nuanced theological questions, like the implications of body piercings and the unique role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of New Covenant believers. It also addresses the complexities of biblical figures like David justifying sinful behavior, while underscoring the call for leaders to be held responsible. Engaging with scriptures, it tackles the intersection of faith and cultural standards in modern ministry.
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Fallen Angels: Interpretation and Timing
Interpret Revelation 12's "third of the stars" symbolically, potentially as angels.
Timing depends on your eschatological view, with pre-millennialists placing it during the tribulation.
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Misusing David's Example
Bob Jones, a supposed prophet, misused prophecy for sexual manipulation.
This highlights how some leaders justify abusive behavior by citing David's flaws.
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Biblical Qualifications for Ministry
Piercings aren't inherently disqualifying for ministry, but consider cultural context.
Focus on biblical character qualifications like self-control, not superficial details.
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1. 0:15 {Should We Expose Pastors?} Can you provide an overview of why it is biblical and right to expose abusive and harmful pastors and those who are in positions of Christian leadership? 2. 33:41 {Fallen Angels – Past or Future?} I’ve heard someone say that Satan hasn’t taken a third of the heavenly angels yet, but will do it in the future (Revelation 12:3-4, 7-9). Is that a possibility? 3. 38:35 {David’s Story: Exempting Accountability?} How should we respond to people who use the story of David and other flawed biblical figures, whom God still used, to justify their own sinful behavior, especially when in positions of power? 4. 45:48 {Are Body Piercings Sinful?} What does the Bible say about piercings? If a woman who serves in the worship ministry gets a belly piercing, should she no longer be allowed to serve in that ministry? 5. 50:31 {Indwelling of the Spirit: How it Differs} What about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit makes us unique compared to Old Covenant believers? I’ve never quite grasped what difference it makes. 6. 53:22 {Does the Spirit Still Teach & Guide Us?} Jesus tells the apostles that the Holy Spirit will “teach them all things” (John 14:16) and “guide them into all the truth” (John 16:13). What exactly does this entail, and was it only for the apostles? 7. 1:00:34 {Reuel vs. Jethro: Contradiction?} Is there an explanation for why Moses’ father-in-law appears to have two different names (Exodus 2:18 (Reuel) & Exodus 18:2 (Jethro))? 8. 1:02:41 {Jonah: Failed Prophecies?} I recently had a Mormon claim it’s OK that Joseph Smith had failed prophecies because Jonah also did. He claimed Deuteronomy 18:22 didn’t apply to either of them. Thoughts? 9. 1:09:28 {Shad., Mesh., & Abed…Did they Know?} In Daniel 3:16-18, how did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego know that God would deliver them from the fiery furnace? 10. 1:13:28 {Our Work in Eternity} Are there any hints in Scripture about what kind of work we will do in God's Kingdom in the future?
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