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Methodical study of multiple passages in the Old Testament that seem to present examples of Christ showing up before the incarnation. This is part 5 of the long series "How to Find Jesus in the Old Testament" which seeks to build a biblically sound case for seeing Jesus in typology and other ways throughout the Old Testament. Here is a link to the full playlist (which is being added to almost every week at the time I write this). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO Here's the link to the video I mentioned where I explain how Christophanies do not challenge the doctrine of the incarnation. https://youtu.be/ryCyQ4N08Q0

How can this “Angel of the Lord” be YHWH and not be YHWH at the same time? This is a thoughtful survey of the passages of the Bible where the angel of the LORD shows up and we seek to identify exactly WHO he is based on clues from the text. Here is the playlist for all the Jesus in the OT videos (added as they are made) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

How is the bronze serpent a type of Christ? Jesus said, “as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness so the Son of Man must be lifted up”. We can learn how to see types of Christ when we see that Jesus is not only giving us an analogy but wonderful insights into how we can discover types of Christ in the Old Testament. This is part 3 in the long series on Jesus in the OT, watch the whole series to learn all the principles of how to find Jesus in the OT. Link to this series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

In what specific ways is Adam a type of Christ? In this series we discuss typology of Christ in the Old Testament and focus on learning principles that will give us the ability to better find Jesus in the Old Testament. We also handle a couple objections to finding Jesus in the Old Testament. Here is the whole playlist for Jesus in the OT - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

This video is to help people stuck in the WMSCOG and to expose the truth about who AhnSahngHong really was. Above all else two facts stand out about the real AhnSahngHong. 1- He didn’t think he was Christ. 2- He openly taught against God the mother. Check below for the links I mentioned in the video. Link to the video where I debunk WMSCOG propaganda about “God the Mother” https://youtu.be/Q0LhGhJDXtA Link to the translation of the book where AhnSahngHong spoke against God the Mother, “The New Jerusalem and the Bride: Interpretation on Women’s Veil” http://ncpcog.co.kr/rb/home/b/0604/441

In this series we will seek to understand how the New Testament finds Jesus in the Old Testament in order to learn principles that will guide us in our own reading of the Old Testament so that we can discover Jesus there as well. This message is about laying a foundation for seeing Jesus in the Old Testament by surveying what Jesus said about Jesus in the Old Testament and seeing how the book of Acts models preaching Jesus from the Old Testament. In fact, all of the New Testament seems to be built on the idea that Jesus IS in the Old Testament. This is the first video in a series on how to find Jesus in the Old Testament.

Debate topic “Is Water Baptism Required for Salvation?”Debaters: Dean Meadows (https://apologiainstitute.com) and Mike Winger (https://biblethinker.org)Positions: Dean Meadows; that water baptism is required for salvation. Mike Winger; that water baptism is not required for salvation. Verse reference map: in many instances we come back to a verse after it is first discussed. I only included the first time a passage is brought up in this map.Acts 2 vs 36-41 – 2:56Matthew 3 vs 11 – 8:30Mark 1 vs 4-5 – 11:00Luke 24 vs 44-49 – 15:34Acts 10 vs 43-48 – 29:09Acts 11 vs 15 - 32:49Eph 1 vs 13, 2 Cor 1 vs 22 - 45:07Colossians 2 6-12 – 59:53Romans 2 vs 23 – 01:06:23Acts 8 vs 38-39 – 01:22:09Thief on the Cross (Luke 23 vs 39-43, Mark 15 vs 32, Matthew 27 vs 41-44) 01:24:53Hebrews 9 vs 16-18 - 01:28:33Romans 4 vs 23-25 – 01:46:10 and 03:10:59Acts 18 vs 24-28 - 01:59:40Acts 19 vs 1-5 – 02:07:43Romans 5 vs 20 through 6 vs 4 – 02:17:18Romans 6 vs 15-17 – 02:19:20Romans 2 vs 26-29 – 02:24:341 Cor 12 vs 13 – 02:26:58Romans 1 vs 5 – 02:32:58Romans 16 vs 26 – 02:34:14Romans 4 – 03:10:12Romans 10 vs 9-13 – 02:39:03Acts 22 vs 16 – 02:54:12Joel 2 vs 32 – 02:56:47Acts 22 – 02:58:15Acts 9 vs 18-19 – 03:04:47 Gen 4 vs 26, 21 vs 33, Acts 2 vs 21, 7 vs 59, 1 Cor 1 vs 2, 2 Tim 2 vs 22 – 03:05:57Hebrews 11 vs 8-9 – 03:14:26Matt 18 vs 18-20 – 03:43:101 Peter 3 vs 18-22 – 03:52:51

This is it. The final study in our verse by verse journey through the book of Romans. I hope and pray this has been a blessing to you and I’m happy to announce that I’ll begin a series on “Jesus in Genesis” starting next week. Romans 16:19-27

They banned my first video, but this one is even better! Examining the theology of the WMSCOG. I really hope this helps a lot of people to come out of this group and come to simple trust in the truth of Christ. God the Mother is unbiblical and irrational and this video will explain what the Bible teaches about God the Mother as well as respond to the teachings and theology of the World Mission Society Church of God and their worship of Zhang Gil-ja. Links I mentioned:The WMSCOG propaganda video: https://youtu.be/AnEByCPkjt4 The WMSCOG website: https://wmscog.com/god-the-mother/ If you want to support my ministry work please click here:https://biblethinker.org/support-us/

You asked and I answered! Here's a LIST of all the questions along with a link to where each one is answered: 0:00 Intro#1 01:40 How can a teen witness to their family? #2 08:13 What does it mean to be in “eternity with God”?#3 13:25 Is there a paradox in believing God is omniscient and man has free will?#4 18:39 What happens when we die, and what’s up with 1 Samuel 28 and 2 Corinthians 5:8?#5 30:44 When should you leave a church?#6 38:03 When someone leaves a cult, is it normal for them to still have some bad theology?#7 41:28 How can a young person deal with theological ignorance/arrogance in their elders?#8 46:09 How do I help someone out of the prosperity gospel?#9 50:05 Are we under Law or under Grace?#10 50:45 Should we give tithes to the church?#11 57:19 What should I do when God feels distant or silent?#12 1:03:00 What’s my opinion of Hugh Ross’ approach to the Bible?#13 1:06:29 Which promises of God are for today, and how do we evaluate Old Testament promises?#14 1:14:47 Is it a problem if a former JW continues using the New World Translation?#15 1:18:54 Did Jesus break the Sabbath?#16 1:23:54 How is weed different from alcohol?#17 1:33:10 Did Jesus only come for the Jews?#18 1:36:18 Do we need to learn Hebrew to understand the Bible?#19 1:38:26 Was there baptism prior to John the Baptist? If not, do we know how the Jews viewed baptism prior to Jesus' resurrection?#20 1:42:42 Could you cover the Catholic Church, if baptism saves, and celebrating holidays? Links I mentioned: Teachings exposing or dealing with the prosperity gospel: Click here How to Understand the Old Testament Law: Click here What The Bible Really Says About Alcohol: Click here Book of Romans playlist: Click here Catholicism playlist: Click here Is Christmas Pagan?: Click here Christmas Myth busting: Click here Using Halloween for Jesus: Click here

Who is a false teacher and what are their tactics? Discussing the tactics of false teachers along with how the Bible says we can identify them. This is not just something for leaders, it is something that all Christians are called to do. May we apply this passage with wisdom and faithfulness to the word of God.

This is a training for those who want to effectively reach Jehovah's Witnesses. You will learn to have a heart of compassion for the JWs when you understand what it's like to be a Jehovah's Witness and you will learn some tactics and strategies for effectively getting people out of the Watchtower. BELOW are the links I mentioned in the video. My video on JW false prophecies https://youtu.be/3nXKNAi_jnA Link to the site for the “Witness for Jesus Now” conference I spoke at recently http://wnfj-v2.com/ The Forgotten Trinity by James White (I highly recommend it) https://amzn.to/2Icox31 (affiliate) Kingdom Interlinear Translation (published by the Watchtower) https://amzn.to/2IbDJgW (affiliate) If you want to support my ministry work please click here:https://biblethinker.org/support-us/ DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links.

An analysis of several statements of Jesus which are taken, by some, to mean that Jesus was supposed to return within the first century. I think that you will find a verse-by-verse study of those passages to be extremely helpful in understanding what Jesus meant by “this generation” and what delay He implied before His second coming.

You may be surprised by how relevant and applicable a simple section of greetings can be. God’s word was written to equip us for every good work and this passage is no exception. We’ll learn about women in ministry, some undesigned coincidences, and some great insights that might change the way you look at relationships with fellow Christians.

This passage brings up a variety of issues which we cover one at a time. Some pastors think this passage means that churches should be tithing to the state of Israel. What it really teaches us about giving is quite helpful in making decisions about your own budget as well as how the church takes care of the poor. We also learn about how to make good decisions when you don’t know exactly what the Holy Spirit is guiding you to do, using Paul as our example.

Here's some links you may want... My full presentation on the resurrection of Jesus - CLICK HERE A lot of good stuff on the evidence for the resurrection - CLICK HERE Some of the debates or other vids that I watched where you can hear the skeptics react to the evidence... Dan Barker Matt Dillahunty Sam Harris Bart Ehrman How do skeptics respond to the evidential case for the resurrection of Jesus? We will look at Bart Ehrman, Dan Barker, Richard Carrier, Sam Harris, Dan Barker, and Matt Dillahunty. If you pay attention to what these guys say then you can see that they don't actually try to come up with reasonable explanations of the evidence. Instead, they tend to attack the idea of miracles or say that belief in the resurrection is the same as belief in some other miracle claims which don't have evidence like the resurrection does. I find these tactics very revealing.

So important. So simple. The thing that the church needs is for the member of the body of Christ to step out into serving one another with boldness. God gives us the Holy Spirit and uses us to be a blessing to one another in countless ways and the Bible is telling us to step out into those giftings. Pastors aren’t the only ones with a ministry! I hope and pray this Bible study encourages, and admonishes you to step out.

Examining the passage most often quoted by Catholic apologists to defend the doctrine of purgatory. 1 Corinthians 3 is quoted by Tim Staples and Jimmy Akin of Catholic Answers. It's even quote by pope Benedict in his 2007 encyclical "Spe Salvi." We are going to examine the passage thoughtfully to see what it really says.

Catholics, JWs and Mormons all agree about James 2. And this is why they are wrong. Please consider these points thoughtfully as we reason through the passage that everyone is fighting over.

As we continue our verse by verse teaching through Romans we will look at several topics today. Learn why Jesus came. Why He was a Jew. What Jewish expectations of the Messiah. How the New Testament uses Old Testament Messianic prophecy. How hope comes from belief and is assured by fulfilled prophecy and the knowledge of the character of God. All that and more in this verse by verse teaching through Romans 15:8-13 Teacher: Mike Winger Web site – https://biblethinker.org Podcast – BibleThinker: with Mike Winger

Leaving the Watchtower cost them everyone they knew and loved. But they say it was worth it! Listen to their story of discovery, trial, fear, frustration, and liberation! Please consider supporting Simon and Maria as they post videos on their YouTube channel trying to help others.

Pop-atheism has a fatal flaw! Let’s analyze some of the thinking and tactics that go into this very popular atheistic method of scoffing as if it were a way of discovering truth. We’ll look at some clips from Ricky Gervais and critique modern pop-atheism.

I will show why blood transfusions are biblically and medically good! We will look at specific watchtower teachings on this issue as well as examining what the Bible and medicine say about blood transfusions.This link is about medical statistics of how many JWs die each year from the Watchtower blood policy:http://www.ajwrb.org/jehovahs-witnesses-and-blood-tens-of-thousands-dead-in-hidden-tragedy More links for additional research:https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/blood-transfusions.phphttp://www.bmj.com/content/322/7277/37 http://ajwrb.org/physicians

Christian unity is massively important. This passage teaches us how to have Christian unity when we don’t agree about everything. One of the most amazing truths we will see in this verse by verse teaching through Romans 15 is that unity isn’t just about you getting along with other Christians. It’s about the glory of God! Last week’s message in Romans 14 can be found here (this gives the context for Romans 15) https://youtu.be/wi1Claoj1Uk Check out the whole Romans playlist here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRwWLeKhViQ&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvQ9G4NCvuiN4Evbp13uQa1

Come with an open mind and an open Bible. We will try to really understand what's going on with this movement, what's up with their theology, and how we ought to respond to it.

Is alcohol sinful? How about tattoos, movies, music, the Sabbath, or food? We have got to get biblical when it comes to our convictions. Biblical in our understanding of whether or not these things are sinful and biblical in how we treat those who disagree with us. This verse by verse teaching through Romans 14 will give real clarity to the issue of your convictions and how to treat others who differ. You’ll also find out what is meant by “the one who is weak in faith” and what is meant by “whatsoever is not of faith is sin”. Teacher: Mike Winger Check out the whole Romans playlist here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRwWLeKhViQ&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvQ9G4NCvuiN4Evbp13uQa1

Christians need a wake up call! To cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light! Thank God for this wonderful passage of scripture in Romans 13:11-14 that we are studying verse by verse. Learn about the armor of light. Learn about eschatology and how it changes the way we live today.

This is not just conjecture. We have actual evidence that Joseph Smith was lying to Mormons when he invented his new "scripture," the Book of Abraham. This is proof that Mormonism is not true. The book of Abraham was not translated, it was fabricated. Here is the evidence. Share this video so that more people can be set free from the tangled lies of Joseph Smith. Mormons are the victims of Mormonism and we can show them love by showing them the truth so they can put faith in Jesus for real. LINKSGreat site with support for claims about the Book of Abraham:https://mit.irr.org/category/book-of-abraham Article outlining some of these facts:https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/how-the-book-of-abraham-exposes-the-false-nature-of-mormonism/ This is the article I quoted from on the official LDS website:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/translation-and-historicity-of-the-book-of-abraham?lang=eng

What exactly does the Bible teach about the morality of debt and wisdom in money matters. Does "owe no one anything" reflect a moral rule on what the Bible teaches about borrowing? Or is it really about something different? This and more in today's verse by verse Bible study through Romans 13:8-14. Continuing our study through the book of Romans and trying to learn how to think biblically about everything. Upload schedule: Monday's 5pm PST: Bible Teaching Tuesday's 5pm PST: Theology and Apologetics Livestream (come and join me!) Wednesday's 5pm PST: Wisdom in the Word (a short video on practical tips to live in biblical wisdom) Subscribe and click the bell icon to get notifications when I have new videos or when I go live. Mike Winger (not Wagner or Wigner like some of you in the comments think, haha)

They don't mean what you THINK they mean. You'll find out about Mormons using the same vocabulary as Christians but having a different dictionary for what those words actually mean to them. Some of the terms we will cover are; God the Father, Jesus, Salvation, Create, Monotheism, Grace, and others.Use this resource to share with others so they too can have the Mormon secret language revealed.

Looking at specific Bible passages that give us principles to answer some very tough questions about government. 1. What’s a biblical view of the separation of church and state? 2. Is there such a thing as an entirely secular government? 3. What’s wrong with govt trying to act like it’s the church? 4. What’s wrong with church acting like it’s the govt? 5. Why shouldn’t Christians turn their back on govt? 6. Where does the Bible stand on capital punishment? 7. Should preachers speak out against government? 8. Do Christians want a theocracy?

Romans 12 gives us a SUCH a character challenge that I find myself saying "If only Christians would act like this". But the more important question I need to ask myself is, "am I acting like this". Let's take a moment to get the plank out of our own eye in this verse by verse study of Romans 12:12-21. We will tackle all the major issues head on and be reminded of the kind of person Jesus exampled for us and the kind of person we are called to be. I hope and pray this motivates you powerfully and even if it breaks your heart a bit it would only be to make you stronger in Christ! in Christ, Mike

I'm responding to Watchtower claims about Jesus' resurrection and second coming. Did Jesus' body rot in the tomb? What are the signs of Jesus' return? It's time to deal with the Watchtower and the second coming! Click this link to go to the article we are reviewing: https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/jesus-coming/ Here is the video I mentioned about documented, false JW prophecies:https://youtu.be/3nXKNAi_jnA

Living out the 8 character traits in Romans 12:9-11 is how you can be more like Jesus. We are constantly being called to live a more Christ-like life and to allow God to transform our attitudes and actions. In preparing this Bible study I found that my own life was changed and it made me really excited to share these wonderful truths with you! Romans 12:9-11 has a very serious character challenge for us. It reminds us of what kind of person Jesus really was and what type of person a Christian is supposed to be. If you want to do Bible study, verse by verse through the whole book of Romans then just follow this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRwWL... This YouTube channel is dedicated to thinking biblically about everything. Check out my playlists for tons of content on theology, controversial issues, evidence for the Bible, verse by verse teaching and more. New videos on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5pm PST.

We look today at the gifts of teaching, exhortation, giving, mercy, leading and serving. To get a more biblical philosophy of the church. To understand how the gifts of the Spirit are to operate in a local fellowship of Christians. What astounds me as we look into Romans 12 is the universality of the gifts of the Spirit and the call to all of us to do our part in a godly way. This means that many believers today should probably be more involved in using these gifts than they already are. The pastor isn’t the only gifted person in the church! You too have gifts and a calling to use them! https://www.facebook.com/MikeWingerBibleThinker/ https://twitter.com/MikeWingerii http://www.hosannachapel.org/ http://biblethinker.tv/

Toward becoming more biblical about the gift of prophecy, humility and church in general. Often the debate is over whether the gifts are valid today and we stop short of asking, "but what does the Bible say about how they are to be practiced?" This results in some reckless attitudes toward things like the gift of prophecy. Although this message deals with humility and unity I really think some important and needful points are made regarding prophecy. This is info that our churches need today. I speak openly about Bill Johnson and Bethel Church in Redding, CA. But I do not do so out of spite or a lack of grace. I do so because of a desire to help them and the large number of churches around the world being impacted by the same issues I see coming from that ministry. We don't want to throw out the baby with the bathwater but it would be nice to get rid of the bathwater and to be a more biblical church.

Spiritual transformation has something of a formula in Romans 12. And what could be more necessary than having our minds changed to be more like the Lord? In this message we will look at how the things we do with our bodies impacts our inner self and see the important of separation from worldliness. Changing our minds the biblical way.

Perhaps we need to get out of our comfort zone and remember what God has called us to. What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? What inspires such devotion and what does it look like in our daily lives? It's time to get really practical about our worship. This is part of a verse by verse series through the book of Romans with pastor Mike Winger.

A study of a humbling and healing worship passage in Romans. This song is beautiful in how it is the overflow of theology into worship. As we study it we learn how to humbly trust in God’s goodness, knowledge and wisdom. We take note of how important worship is in the Church as well as learning some priceless lessons about not thinking we know more than we do and letting God’s glory be our ultimate purpose.

What specific Old Testament prophecies about Israel are yet to be fulfilled? What expectations does the New Testament have for the future of national Israel? This study focuses on the biblical data at hand and avoids getting distracted by claiming that one side is anti-Semitic. Bible believing Christians are primarily concerned with what the text says rather than emotional arguments.

This will require some thinking on your part. We are trying to get a careful, biblical and thoughtful understanding of God's plan for Israel as revealed in the Bible and in Romans 11 in particular. We need a biblical and balanced view of Israel. Romans 11 gives us just this. We see the fact that Israel rejected the Messiah. We see why they didn’t believe. We see that this failure is not universal. And we see that there is a glorious hope for their future! When you understand God’s gracious plan for Israel you see into the heart of God’s grace toward yourself as well.

After establishing that prophecy indicated Messiah would be rejected and that the Gentiles would come to believe in Yahweh through Him(in Romans 9 and 10) we come to the issue of Israel and their current relationship with God. The question is, "has God forsaken Israel?" And the answer is a big "no way!" Not only does this truth give hope for Israel, it gives us courage and hope in God's patient love for all who come to Him through the grace of Christ. In this study we will also take a look at 1 Kings 19 and hear a word of encouragement about facing discouragement from what Elijah went through.

A verse by verse study through Romans 10:14-21 including a variety of related topics.

A transparent and thorough treatment of the question from a biblical perspective. Various issues are dealt with such as why people get judged in the first place, what all people should know, biblical examples of people who were saved without hearing the gospel, a rebuttal of universalism, how we ought not suppose that all religions offer a path to God, and how the reality of people responding to the gospel means that we need to be serious and vigilant in evangelism.

How to truly worship God even when you have no emotions. When praise is a sacrifice.

Learn the meaning of this passage and how Paul is using the Old Testament teaching to establish New Testament teaching. Amazing stuff!

9 conclusions we can make about the doctrine of hardening. Starting with Romans 9 we look at the biblical teaching on how, when and why God hardens hearts. Questions from the Q&A at the end of the video Does Romans 9:29 mean that God will create some people specifically to dishonor Him in order to carry out His will? Is this an example of God simply knowing what the actions of Pharaoh would be if he were in that situation? The process of a person becoming hard seems to begin with that person’s own will before God hardens them. Does the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit relate to having a permanently hard heart? Can you pray for someone’s heart to be softened?

The saying “Jesus never mentioned homosexuality” might seem impressive at first, but upon examination, it is very clear what Jesus’ opinion on the topic really is.

A careful verse by verse treatment of the passage that stands at the center of much of the debate on Calvinism. This is meant to be a loving and thoughtful handling of the difficult passage Romans 9. I appreciate gracious responses from those who disagree.

Prosperity preachers distort the message of the Bible and cause people to fall into all manner of harmful opinions. Romans 8 teaches us a better way to view hardship and suffering and how to have TRUE victory in life.