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In today’s study of Mark 2:13-22 we cover some often misused passages in Mark, we test our Christian worldview, ask if Jesus really “partied with sinners”, we examine some parables of Jesus and note how the beautiful message of the gospel also includes the sober reality of man’s sinfulness. The parables we are covering (though they are more like illustrations really) are the bride groom, the old and new wine/wineskins and the

Here’s a link to the whole Mark playlist (new videos added as I make them). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

If you ever want to come to this Sunday evening service for a visit, here are the details.
16523 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower CA 90706
The service starts at 5pm. Park in the rear and look for the dove, then head upstairs.
NOTICE: we will not be meeting next week 7/28/2019

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I’ve been meaning to give a full update on what’s going on with this online ministry for a while now. Today’s the day!

Question Time-Stamps for Quick Reference:
1. 28:51 How can we justify God wiping out the Canaanites in
the Old Testament? A lot of skeptics would say that it was genocidal.
2. 32:18 I’ve been taking courses on proper hermeneutics, and
I feel ready to study God’s Word, but I’m intimidated by the fear of
misinterpretation/not knowing where to start. Suggestions?
3. 33:52 Why does the NIV call Jesus Satan? (Isaiah 14: 12
and Revelation 22: 16)
4. 36:00 How do I approach a family member who may be dying
soon and thinks they are saved, when in my gut I truly question their
salvation?
5. 37:08 Why don’t you see Luke 21 (at least the beginning)
as fulfilled prophecy?
6. 39:25 What is the difference between godly grief and
worldly grief, and how can I repent better, specifically when dealing with lust
(2 Cor. 7: 10)?
7. 44:33 Can you explain what the sevenfold spirit is, in
Revelation 1: 4?
8. 48:40 What are your views on Complementarianism/Egalitarianism?
9. 52:36 Are you going to release any new worship music?
10. 53:05 Would you be able to discuss Lutheran theology
sometime?/Also, would you be able to teach about eschatology and Heaven?
11. 53:58 Why has God stopped performing “big signs” like in
the Old Testament? (ex: burning bush, parting the Red Sea, fire from Heaven…etc.)
12. 55:21 How can we differentiate between someone claiming
new revelation from God above the Bible, and revelation as in a word or prophecy,
such as 1 Corinthians 14: 30?
13. 57:53 Do you have any suggestions for a
devotional that would grab my attention but be exegetical in its content?

I teach a Sunday evening Bible study at Hosanna Christian Fellowship, here’s the info if you want to come for a visit. Be mindful that we have two buildings and this is the correct address for my study.
16523 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower CA, 90706
– Starts at 5pm. Park in the rear. Look for the dove. Head upstairs.

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This is part 8 in the ongoing series through the Gospel of Mark covering theology, apologetics, historical/cultural insights and life application through a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark with pastor Mike Winger.
Today’s study covers Mark 2:1-12 and will deal with a supposed “Bible contradiction”, why Jesus was accused of blasphemy, how to interpret and apply the miracles of Jesus, a short survey of how Jesus used the title “Son of Man” in Mark, and some beautiful truths about prayer and forgiveness.

Here’s the link to the whole Mark playlist (new videos added weekly) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

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Examining the idea that God created evil and looking at Isaiah 45:7 where God says, in the KJV, “I create evil”.
We’ll examine the passage in context, looking at the Hebrew word for “evil” and then tackle some common problems/misconceptions people have on the topic of the existence of evil.

Here’s a wonderfully helpful video on the problem of evil from Inspiring Philosophy https://youtu.be/Ei0gPoqx_bQ

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Covering a lot of interesting stuff in today’s study of Mark. What is the “Messianic Secret” and does it mean that Mark made stuff up about Jesus? Catholicism and the implications of Peter having a wife. Why Jesus healed the way He did and how it is like a living parable of the gospel. Answering Brian Zahnd’s claim that the Jesus contradicts the Old Testament. The difference between sickness and demonic possession. The importance of personal solitude in prayer, and more.
In this verse by verse study through the Gospel of Mark I will take advantage of opportunities to cover relevant theological and apologetic issues and I hope it’s a blessing to you. Here’s the whole Mark playlist (new videos added as I teach them weekly) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

If you ever want to come visit, I teach on Sunday evenings at 5pm at
16523 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower CA 90706
Parking is in the rear and the entrance is upstairs (look for the dove).

If you love this ministry and are interested in supporting it please click here. Just a few months ago I went full time with online ministry so I appreciate your help but don’t feel obligated. My real goal is to continue making free content that helps people so if you don’t support financially just thank God and be blessed!
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Some cessationists (those who believe that the gifts of the Spirit are not for today) will say that 1 Corinthians 13:10-12 teaches that after the Bible was fully delivered to the church we no longer expect to see the gifts of the Spirit operating. While I think cessationists can give us valuable insights I think this particular passage is used wrongly when they use it to support cessationism. I’ll be giving an analysis of 1 Cor 13:10-12 and interacting with the views of some cessationists. I want to point out that there are plenty of cessationists who are with me on this passage and say not to use it in support of their position. So don’t consider this a debunking of all cessationism but merely a refutation of a misuse of 1 Cor 13.

Here’s the article I referenced from the Master’s Seminary https://www.tms.edu/m/tmsj14g.pdf

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I often get asked about what Bible software I use. It’s called Logos and you can get it at the link below. There is a free version which you will find helpful. The nicer versions are a serious investment but I’ve found it to be really integral in my own Bible studies. I also have a 10% discount for you if you use the coupon code BIBLETHINKER8 when you make your purchase. This is an affiliate link but I only recommend it because it really is an incredibly useful software I have used for 13 years and because I can get you a discount with this link.
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The internet is a breeding ground for the claim that Jesus never existed. Historical Jesus scholar, Mike Licona takes on these claims and will be responding to mythicist questions in the Q&A at the end of the video.

Mike Licona’s web site https://www.risenjesus.com/

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I often get asked about what Bible software I use. It’s called Logos and you can get it at the link below. There is a free version which you will find helpful. The nicer versions are a serious investment but I’ve found it to be really integral in my own Bible studies. I also have a 10% discount for you if you use the coupon code BIBLETHINKER8 when you make your purchase. This is an affiliate link but I only recommend it because it really is an incredibly useful software I have used for 13 years and because I can get you a discount with this link.
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This video refutes, with scripture, the teaching of Steven Anderson. I focus on the gospel and a biblical analysis of his teaching as well as trying to offer real clarity on the topic of homosexuality. I hope that this video helps Christians and non-Christians to better understand the biblical view of these issues. Even if we don’t agree, it is good to get clarity and to show that Steven Anderson’s doctrine is not biblical.

Links:
Video evaluating different Bible translations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCPoKIE5y1U

Playlist for understanding textual issues and how we know what the New Testament originally said https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuzJhPtmrgqpVoXhjvqiIjW

My recent video on whether repentance is part of gospel preaching (and what it means) https://youtu.be/U_Iz1UYqCfA

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There are some deep and simple truths we learn from Jesus calling His first disciples (and how that applies to Jesus calling you). We’ll see Jesus teach with authority and then confirm that authority through His interaction with a demon.

This is part 6 in the Mark series, here’s a link to the whole playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

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How we understand the repeated teaching that we are not “under the Law” is really important. I’ll look at one example of how some in the Hebrew Roots movement interpret this phrase and then we will compare that with what the Bible says to see if it’s viable.

This is part 4 in my series on the Hebrew Roots movement. Here is the link to the whole playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuOD_BytSxbejzCnGPOcgFw

Here’s the original video from 119 ministries – https://youtu.be/CWWg9ZKOc6g

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