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The first public message of Jesus is a condensed gospel message. I think that it boils down the gospel to certain essential truths that we need to be sharing when we evangelize. In particular we will look at the concept of repentance and how pervasive it is in gospel preaching in the New Testament. We’ll answer some of the following questions.
1. Is calling people to repentance a normal part of gospel preaching?
2. Is repentance a work?
3. What is the biblical definition of the word “repent”?
4. Can Christians repent multiple times?

Today’s study covers Mark 1:14-15 and you can find the whole Mark playlist right here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

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Does 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 teach Limited Atonement? Does it teach Universalism?
Does 1 John 2:2 present a challenge to Limited Atonement?

Disclaimer – This is not a comprehensive discussion of these topics but I have gathered some questions I have been sent about a few specific passages of scripture dealing with limited atonement (the L in the Calvinist TULIP) and universalism (the idea that all people will be saved).

I expect many of my brethren who are Calvinists to disagree with a lot of what I say in this video. You are more than welcome to share your disagreement in the comments and I appreciate you doing so in a manner representing our common faith in Christ.

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Many mysterious things happen in this passage. Jesus’ temptation brings up the issue of how God could be tempted. It also raises the question of whether Jesus could sin or not. We also have some neat typology related to Moses, Adam, Israel and Jesus. And we will look at some information on Satan and how to pay attention to the spiritual battle you are in every day.

This is part 4 in the my series through the Gospel of Mark click here for the whole playlist (new videos added weekly) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

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There is a growing movement of people teaching that followers of Jesus/Yeshua ought to be followers of the Old Testament Law. If we pay close attention to the book of Acts we will see that this is not the case. In this video we are surveying the book of Acts to answer some of the following questions.
1- When someone who already followed the Law of Moses believed in Jesus did they continue to follow it?
2- When someone who did not follow the Law of Moses believed in Jesus did they start following it?
3- What direct teachings do we have from the book of Acts related to obeying the Law of Moses.

Here’s the PLAYLIST where I will put all the videos I do that relate to the Hebrew Roots Movement or specifically the idea that all followers of Jesus should obey the Law of Moses. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuOD_BytSxbejzCnGPOcgFw

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Most of us are naturally curious as to why Jesus underwent baptism. Especially since John baptized Jesus after saying the Bible says John preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins! In this video I’ll explain why Jesus was baptized and what deep theological truths we learn from it. I’ll also tackle some of the false teaching of Bart Ehrman about the gospel of Mark.
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Most people don’t realize that there are lot of good reasons to think Christianity is true. This video is meant to introduce you to a bunch of them and to help you get thinking about something called “the cumulative case for Christianity”. Check the rest of this description for links to further resources you can use to learn to better master these arguments.

Jonathan McLatchie’s links – YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr6nvYFyoCk5DsRgYRrhC_g
and his web site http://Apologetics-Academy.org

More on PROPHECY in my “Evidence for the Bible” playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjnwldgqN8c&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuhA0RPKZFHVcjIMN_-F596

The UNITY OF THE BIBLE is taught in depth in this series on “Jesus in the Old Testament” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWlpQauXiTU&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

Learn about UNDESIGNED COINCIDENCES briefly in this YT video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ito1Xc6KxBM
OR in detail in the wonderful book by Lydia McGrew https://amzn.to/2Q9iLRu (Amazon affiliate link)

For a resource on the GENERAL RELIABILITY OF THE GOSPELS please see Peter Williams NEW book (I’ve read it and it is fantastic) https://amzn.to/2W6Y8KS (Amazon affiliate link)
Also see a video lecture by him with less information than the book. https://youtu.be/wi2_VNz_pKw

For the HISTORICITY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS check out this book.
https://amzn.to/2Q3SfZs (Amazon affiliate link) it is quite pricey but thorough. Here is a short video by Dr. Craig Keener summarizing some of these points https://youtu.be/A_ZUGzPZwhk

For NATURAL THEOLOGY (philosophical and science related arguments for God) see the following.
— William Lane Craig’s books – “On Guard” is a more pop-level work https://amzn.to/30oeoX7 (affiliate)
whereas “Reasonable Faith” is much more in challenging and equally rewarding. https://amzn.to/2VHcXEN (affiliate)
Here are links to specific videos related to Natural Theology arguments.
— Kalam Cosmological. Short clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CulBuMCLg0 the same but in greater detail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ58aloF7Bc
— The Leibnizian Cosmological Argument https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2ULF5WixMM
— The Ontological Argument briefly explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBmAKCvWl74 and here given in great detail with objections answered. https://youtu.be/2t8xFlRM0vY
— Fine Tuning in Biology https://evolutionnews.org/2011/11/the_finely_tuned_genetic_code/?fbclid=IwAR3lkFxXROqPKYaan-5683LQuNpfrVj41A61qqq2R2BcfQMgFJmtff9686Y
— Fine Tuning of Our Universe. Short video explanation https://youtu.be/EE76nwimuT0 Long video defending this in detail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMn0RvVq4oY
Argument from philosophy for the Trinity. Short clip here https://youtu.be/qtl2dvgGDxk In greater detail here https://amzn.to/2HkNp7o (affiliate)

— Argument from the Resurrection of Jesus. Lecture by Dr. William Lane Craig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NAOc6ctw1s

I hope these resources are of great use to you and that they lead you or help you lead others to Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one comes to the Father except through Him. He is the central truth we need to know so that we can be forgiven by God and receive relationship with God and eternal life. Its simple, and its true.

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This may be the most important passage to those who say that all followers of Jesus should be obeying the Law of Moses (sometimes called the Hebrew Roots movement). To be honest, I really can understand why they interpret it that way, even though I disagree. This video will analyze Matthew 5:17-19 and Matthew 28:20 as they relate to the Hebrew Roots teaching as well as looking at some other often misunderstood things about the Law of Moses.
Next week I will pick up where I’ve left off this week and cover more content from the New Testament on the topic of whether Christians are under the Law.

Here’s the first video in this series on the Hebrew Roots movement. https://youtu.be/QR7xTYhXEbo

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I (Mike Winger) recently had the honor of teaching and leading communion in at my fellowship. As I prepared I thought that the Lord was leading me to teach on the topic of handling terrible stresses and heart breaking worries in a biblical way. This isn’t just a self-help study for those who feel stressed by non-issues. This is biblical help for those who are worried to death or feeling totally overwhelmed by the anxieties and stresses they are facing in their lives. I pray that the truth of the Scripture comforts your heart as you put your hope in Christ and are reminded of how that hope impacts your troubled heart.

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I’ll get to as many of your questions as I can today. As always I won’t pretend to have all the answers but will try to share what I can that may be helpful and will do so from a place of trusting Christ and letting the Bible be the authority that it is.

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Question Time-Stamps for Quick Reference:

1. 3:43 Is it O.K. for churches to focus just on discipling their congregation vs. placing any emphasis on community outreach?
2. 6:33 Would you consider books such as “23 Minutes in Hell” or “90 Minutes in Heaven” to be theologically accurate?
3. 8:42 What are two of your favorite prophecies that even atheists might think “Whoa!” when they hear them?
4. 11:24 What do you believe about the soul?
5. 12:49 Will you ever do a video on confirmation bias?
6. 13:41 Regarding apologetics, how does one go about getting the primary source info? How do I find objective evidence in a sea of biased online content?
7. 14:52 Is the Kalam Cosmological Argument a bad argument that has been thoroughly debunked, as many atheists claim?
8. 21:02 Is the idea of there being modern-day apostles biblical?
9. 23:58 In 1 John 4: 2, can this test really be considered sufficient? What about those claiming to speak by the Spirit and readily confess Jesus Christ, but push false teaching?
10. 27:20 When are you going to write a book?
11. 27:50 Does God change with culture? As time passes in the Scriptures, it seems as though God’s punishments for sin lessen in severity. He kills many in the O.T. but not very many in the N.T.
12. 30:52 Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday, and does it matter for Gentiles?
13. 32:23 Did Jesus have a human body before He came into the world 2,000 years ago?
14. 35:40 Atheists bring up the Hebraic cosmology now with the rise of “flat Earth”. What is your view on how we interpret the Bible scientifically?
15. 38:41 If there is a song with questionable lyrics or meaning, is it O.K. to sing it with different, more godly lyrics?
16. 40:15 Can you do a biblical look at Arminianism?
17. 40:32 How can we currently pray for Pastor Mike?
18. 41:24 What do I tell Christians who tell me I don’t have to keep the Sabbath, or that I can change it to any day I want?
19. 42:57 What are your thoughts on “eternal security” and Hebrews 6 and 10?
20. 44:02 Why do some people say that the woman caught in adultery in John 8 is Mary Magdalene? And why did they stone her and not the man who was with her?
21. 45:25 What are your thoughts on the Orthodox church?
22. 45:41 How should Christians deal with the issue of immigration, and what about the issue of criminals entering the U.S.?
23. 47:10 Question about future punishment, holidays, and the Mosaic law.
24. 48:19 In John 20: 17, why did Jesus not want Mary Magdalene to touch Him?
25. 51:43 What is your opinion of N.T. Wright’s view on Paul and his epistles?
26. 52:09 How should Christians apply Matthew 6: 14-15 to life situations?
27. 54:56 Is the idea that “G

Have you ever really thought about John the Baptist? This is part 2 in the Mark series covering Mark 1:1-8.
This 4 dimensional study through the Gospel of Mark is looking for
1- contextual/historical analysis
2- theological insights
3- genuine application of biblical truth
4- apologetics related insights

Check out the whole Mark playlist (new videos weekly) here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF

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