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Calvinism, Arminianism, Election & Predestination: Romans 8:29-30, 33
If you are looking for a video that bashes the "other side" this isn't for you. Let's think through these issues with scripture in hand and grace in our hearts being unafraid of controversy and willing to speak the truth in love.
What does God know? Open Theism, Calvinism and Arminian views analyzed with scripture surveyed
What limits are their to God's knowledge? Does God's foreknowledge mean that I don't have free will? What does the Bible say about this stuff?
"Groaning in the Spirit" and one of the most underrated verses in the Bible: Romans 8:26-28
Studying the idea of the Holy Spirit interceding with groans and whether this is tongues. We also finally get to Romans 8:28, a greatly underappreciated verse. Romans 8 is the gift that keeps on giving!
TOTALLY NOT the prosperity gospel: Romans 8:17-25
This passage debunks much of the prosperity gospel, shows us how to get through really sorrowful times, gives us some hope that outweighs the pain of life and shows us that Jesus did a lot more for us than just forgive our sins.
Religion vs Relationship Misnomer?: Romans 8:12-16
Many topics covered in the verse by verse study. What does "led by the Spirit" mean? How can I test to see if I'm saved? What motivates you to follow Jesus? Is the religion/relationship dichotomy valid? What is the doctrine of Adoption?
God's Wisdom: How the Bible makes you smarter than your teachers.
The benefits of the Bible.
Death, Depravity, Deity of Christ and more: Romans 8:5-10
Learning to think biblically about death, overcoming sin, how we are saved, a wonderful verse on the deity of Christ, the issue of total depravity and much more!
Pro-Life Training: The Case Against Abortion and For Human Rights
Learn the ironclad, rational, and scientific case for the pro-life position and get trained on how YOU can use it to save lives! Speaker: Aaron Brake Talk #1 The case for pro-lifeTalk #2 How to answer pro-choice objectionsTalk #3 Conversational tactics to persuade others
Mormons, Muslims, Manuscripts and More: Romans 8:1-4
Here's a list of topics we get to in this video. Where Islam and Mormonism stand on a foundation they reject. One important truth for Christian psychology. An analogy for the OT Law. Translation issues in Romans 8. Conviction verses condemnation. Theological prophecy. An big picture view of our transition from Law to Spirit. Jesus' true identity and the falseness of Gnosticism Refuting Mormon teaching about the pre-existence of souls And some info on the wonderful Vietnamese soup "Pho".
Angry Christians
Anger problems? Yeah, me too! Here’s some biblical advice. This can turn you from a hammer to a scalpel.
Oh WRETCHED man that I am! Romans 7:13-25
The brutal honesty of the Bible, as it pertains to the sinful condition we find ourselves in, turns out to be very comforting. May you find the hope and freedom that starts with a real honest evaluation of self and ends with Jesus Christ as your deliverer!
Toward a Christian Worldview: Romans 7:1-13
Can you say that you view yourself and the world around you the way Jesus does?
Theology of SIN: Romans 6
Thinking clearly about sin helps us to overcome it! This passage is liberating for the believer who is struggling with the bondage of sin.
What's WRONG with us? Romans 5:6-21
Anthropology is a theological study of man. We will take a real look at a biblical anthropology and see that humans are rather complex, having been made in the image of God yet being sinfully fallen creatures. Having a biblical view of man helps us make sense of the world around us, the battle within us and the love of God for us.
Theology of Pain: Romans 5:1-5
We desperately need to let theology tell us how to feel and think when we are suffering. "Glory in tribulation"
How Much Faith Do I Need? Romans 4:13-25
Continuing our verse by verse study through Romans. We are dealing with the teaching of salvation through faith AND it's implications. Many people don't consider the implications.
Jesus Wasn’t a Pagan God: Debunking Zeitgeist and Religulous
The real myth about Jesus is that Jesus is a myth. Examining the claims of popular misinformation that has been spreading like a plague across the internet.
Witnessing to Jews: Romans 3:28-4:13
How the Bible teaches that Abraham and David were righteous by faith apart from works. This study is part of a verse by verse series through the book of Romans with pastor Mike Winger of Hosanna Christian Fellowship in Bellflower, CA.
Deep Theology: Romans 3:21-28
We are meant to GO DEEP into our understanding of the scriptures. And it's not as hard you may have thought! This careful study of Romans 3:21-28 will deal with topics of propitiation, imputation, justification, boasting, and the comfort of having accepted that you are a totally lost sinner saved totally by the grace of God. Be blessed.
How to Answer the Problem of Evil in 5 Steps
Step one: Separate the emotional problem from the intellectual one. Step two: Separate moral evil from suffering. Step three: Seek answers to why God would allow moral evil.Step four: Seek answers to why God would allow physical suffering.Step five: Seek help for the emotional problem. I can't pretend this fully deals with the problems of pain and moral evils, but I really hope that it helps people. -Pastor Mike Winger Subscribe on YouTube for weekly uploads of explaining and defending biblical truth! (and don't forget to click the bell icon)
How the Bible Handles Scoffers: Romans 3:1-20
Atheists and anti-Christians often mock and ridicule the Bible with straw man attacks. This is a passage where Paul deals with this sort of thing and teaches us how to handle it as well. We also learn some serious humility.
What about the sincere Jew? Romans 2:17-29
Romans answers this question for us in detail. As Paul give out the gospel it begins with universal guilt and ends with a universal offer of grace through Christ alone. This isn't just about Jewish people. Any religious person needs to realize that they fall short and desperately need the grace of Jesus.
Brainwashed: how pro-gay media manipulated your emotions.
In the 90s, a 3-step plan was put into action to brainwash Americans to support same-sex erotic behavior. This is their plan...does it sound familiar?
The Most Misused Passage in the Book: Romans 2:1-16
You may have misread Romans 2, if so this video should help clear up what it means. Are we being told that judging others is wrong? Are we being told that people can be saved by works? Pastor Mike Winger
Homosexuality and Romans 1: Controversy and Clarity
What is the real teaching of Romans 1 on the issue of Homosexuality? This is part of an ongoing series through the book of Romans with pastor Mike Winger from Hosanna Christian Fellowship in Bellflower, CA.
Evidence for God that Everyone Has: Romans 1:18-23
What does the Bible say about this issue and can we test it by looking at creation and conscience APART from the Bible or modern science? What expectation does God have for all humans regardless of where or when they are born? Are there really atheists?
Gospels Compared: JW, Mormon, Catholic or Romans
What's the difference between Mormon, JW, Catholic and Christian gospels? What is the essential biblical gospel? I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ! Romans 1:16-17
Be A Christian Extremist: Romans 1:6-15
So much in this passage! Feeling loved by God. How to know your calling. Christian extremism. Being established in the Lord. Our call to holiness. Why did the gospel go to the Jew first?
Jesus vs Joseph Smith: Romans 1:1-5
The Mormon Church claims that Joseph Smith was foretold in Old Testament prophecy. Let's examine those claims in this verse by verse study of Romans 1:1-5. This study is part of a series on the book of Romans from pastor Mike Winger.
Book of Romans Overview
See the flow of thought throughout the book and prepare yourself for a thoughtful study of the book. Verses from each chapter will be highlighted and we will seek to get the book as a whole in preparation for more thorough study.
Dealing with Doubt: Psalm 73
Do unanswered questions have you doubting everything? Psalm 73 was written for you. Intellectual doubt is one thing, emotional doubt is another.
Biggest Bible Contradictions: Evidence for the Bible pt20
Specific contradictions regarding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ as told in the 4 gospels. This is video 19 in an extensive series offering reason to believe the Bible is the word of God as well as defenses for the most common and most important attacks on the Bible
Debunking Christmas Myths
Dealing with several common myths about Christmas, including...Was Jesus a real historical figure?What were the "magi" and how many were there?Why "gold, frankincense and myrrh"?Did the angels sing?What is the WORST myth about Christmas?
13 Bible Contradictions Refuted: Evidence for the Bible pt19
Specific contradictions regarding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ as told in the 4 gospels. This is video 19 in an extensive series offering reason to believe the Bible is the word of God as well as defenses for the most common and most important attacks on the Bible
Full of Contradictions: Evidence for the Bible pt18
Here are 6 "contradictions" in the Bible. This is a sampling of the type of thing we see when people say the Bible is "full of contradictions". Examples are taken from Bart Ehrman, Infidels.org, Peter Jennings and others. There will be more videos on the topic of Supposed Contradictions in the coming weeks.
Can I Trust Bible Translations: Evidence for the Bible pt17
Is it a conspiracy? Do translations intentionally change the Bible's message? Is the NIV a "gay Bible"? Is it the "Not Inspired Version"? There has been a lot of false information floating around out there about how the Bible has been translated. Many people are confused about the difference between textual sources and translational methodology. Many are under the false impression that newer translations are "taking out" various passages that belong in the Bible. However, there are some genuinely bad translations. This video is an attempt to bring clarity and rationality to the discussion and leave you with a general understanding of Bible translations. Check out all the videos in this series "Evidence for the Bible" Mike Winger
How the Bible Was Changed: Evidence for the Bible pt16
What specific verses were added or left out of the Bible over time? Multiple examples are discussed such as Mark 16:9-20, John 7:53-8:11, 1John 5:7 and MANY others. After getting the details of these variants we can see clearly that the Bible has been preserved throughout the years and we still should have great confidence that we have a faithful record of the word of God in our Bibles today. This video is part of an extensive series called "Evidence for the Bible" where I deal with all major issues of defending the Bible as the word of God
What You Need to Know About the 400,000 Variants in the Bible: Evidence for the Bible pt15
Get the full story on the 400,000 variants in the New Testament manuscripts. Skeptics and critics of the Bible are armed with half the story, when you have the other half you can easily demonstrate that the Bible we hold today is a faithful representation of the original texts written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
The Truth About The “Banned Books of the Bible”: Evidence for the Bible pt14
Including quotes and summaries of the "lost gospels" and "banned books". Never again be caught off guard or confounded by references to the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Peter, the Gospel of Mary, or the Gospel of Judas.
The REAL story of the New Testament: Evidence for the Bible pt13
What do the first 400 years of Christianity teach us about our New Testament. A survey of historical data and how it applies to modern skepticism of the canon of the New Testament. This is the 13th video in the series "Evidence for the Bible". Check out the other videos in this series to learn more reasons why you can and should believe in the Bible.
How We Really Got The New Testament: Evidence for the Bible pt12
Examining the 1st century evidence for the canonicity of the New Testament books. This oft-ignored era is crucial to understanding why the NT books are canonical. Skeptics often miss or ignore this data.
JW False Prophecies DOCUMENTED
Quoting ONLY from official Watchtower sources, I will demonstrate the consistent false prophecy of the JW organization. Here is the link to the set of videos on the Bible's legitimate, fulfilled prophecy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7fCLgFjuo&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuhA0RPKZFHVcjIMN_-F596&t=0sThe audio isn't very good on the first video...if that bothers you, just skip it and go to the next. Any Jehovah's Witness seeing this video should know that I'm not trying to attack them but to help deliver them out of a false system of religion. There is truth in Jesus but it's not found in the Watchtower, their false prophecies prove it. Please be brave enough to seek the biblical truth. I'm praying for you.
How We Got the OT Canon: Evidence for the Bible pt11
Why we should think that the Jews got the right books in the Old Testament and what about the Apocrypha?
HOW TO "Encourage Yourself in the Lord" - Psalm 33
Rejoice in the Lord always! This encouragement is meant to be serious and biblical about joy. Let’s see if we can tap into the truths the Psalmist was inspired by.
Numerous Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled: Evidence for the Bible pt10
Here are a bunch of prophecies that Jesus fulfilled. Mathematical analyses of the statistical probabilities of any man fulfilling these by chance reveal that Jesus is legit. This is part 10 in the lengthy series on Evidence for the Bible. This series is a methodical look at a large variety of subjects including prophecy, archaeology, history, science, contradictions, philosophy, and more! This series is for the thinking person and I hope and pray that it blesses you.
You had a bad day - encouragement!
Put that bad day in perspective!
Jehovah’s Witnesses: Beliefs Practices and Errors
A survey of JW beliefs from a Christian perspective. This teaching is a good beginning for understanding Jehovah's Witness teachings and knowing where to look to learn more.
God’s Countdown (Daniel 9): Evidence for the Bible pt9
How the Bible foretold WHEN Jesus would come. Looking for good reasons to believe the Bible? They have been here all along. A thoughtful study of prophecy has convinced many skeptics to put their faith in Jesus. Daniel chapter 9 gives a detailed account of how to know when the Messiah was to show up, and Jesus came right on time. This is the famous "70 weeks" prophecy.
Deceitful Lusts: How sin robs you of the thing it promises you
Sin is a trick and it always backfires in the end. There is a mountain of wisdom in the man who simply believes God that sin is not only something you shouldn’t do but it is genuinely bad no matter what temporary pleasure it brings.
How to rejoice at all times
No need to pretend to unaffected by trials or pain. Christian joy is deeper and better than most people realize!