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Discussing some issues around the intellectual and rhetorical nature of atheism as it is presented on YouTube. I’m joined by two other Christian YouTubers today as we discuss this and our recent series answering 20 arguments against God’s existence.Jon McCray’s channel – Whaddo You Meme??Cameron Bertuzzi’s channel – Capturing ChristianityCheck out the playlist answering 20 atheist arguments against God

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
1. 2:16 If Jesus is not the Father, why did He say He was in John 14: 9?
2. 7:06 Does God, at times, want a believer to be wealthy, pursue wealth, have a big house, or buy an expensive car? Would you trust someone whose prophecy is weighted toward wealth and success?
3. 11:40 There’s a video going around by Creation Liberty Evangelism, that the word ‘repent’ (metanoia) means “godly grief and sorrow”. Is there any merit to this teaching?
4. 16:55 Do you have any study tips for someone starting to dig deeper into the Bible? (Note taking tips, how to determine whether a source is credible, questions to ask while studying…etc.)
5. 20:38 Matthew 27 mentions saints being raised from the dead. No one else mentions this, even in the other gospels. Why?
6. 25:05 What were your thoughts on the debate you moderated between Hovind and Garte?
7. 27:12 Do you believe that those who teach false doctrines (for ex., that homosexual relations are o.k.) are in a sense rejecting the true Jesus/true gospel since they preach something counter to the gospel?
8. 31:55 Is there any secular historical or archaeological evidence for the Exodus?
9. 33:29 Could you please comment on 1 Timothy 2: 11-15 about women being “silent” and not having authority in church, particularly about how they are “saved through childbirth” in verse 15?
10. 44:37 People claim that the idea of a pre-trib rapture was made up very recently and was not originally believed by the early church fathers. Is there any validity to this claim?
11. 45:16 Should I stay in a church where they use materials by false teachers, or are reluctant to address the issues of false teachings/teachers?
12. 47:43 What are your thoughts on being “slain in the Spirit/drunk in the Spirit”, and in regards to tongues, are the “unknown utterances” that Paul talked about the same as what people call “tongues” today?
13. 53:56 Are ghosts real, or are they evil spirits?
14. 55:03 Have you heard of the International Christian Church? They seem to have a legalistic doctrine that controls and manipulates their members. What do you think?
15. 56:27 I’ve heard different takes on the connection between the rapture and the 3rd temple. Some people say the temple has to be built prior to rapture, and others say it doesn’t. Where do you stand?
16. 57:25 What is the biblical view on women teaching men in a pastoral role or having a leadership position in church?
17. 59:09 How would you evangelize to a pantheist and prove pantheism false? And how would you evangelize to a polytheist (such as a Hindu) to prove their religion false?
18. 1:01:19 Does the baptism of the Holy Spirit happen at salvation, or after?
19. 1:02:30 Why does Jesus refer to Mary’s God as “His God” in John 17?
20. 1:04:03 What are your thoughts on preterism?
21. 1:05:49 Are Christian head coverings biblical?

I just got back from vacation and I am unable to prepare content for tonight’s live stream so I’m doing a Q&A instead. I hope this will be beneficial for you and that you will have some of your own questions answered. As always, the goal is to learn how to think biblically about everything and if I don’t know the answer to a question I reserved the right (and have the responsibility) to just tell you I don’t know.

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There are several reasons to believe that the empty tomb accounts in the Bible are historically true, even if you aren’t a Christian. And if they are historically true, then perhaps you should become a Christian. In this video I will outline several specific lines of argument that build a cumulative case for the historicity of the empty tomb and support the resurrection of Christ.

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I LOVE this stuff! See how Jesus is pictured in the final feasts of Israel. The Feast of Trumpets, The Day of Atonement and The Feast of Booths/Tabernacles.

This is just part of the extensive series on “How to Find Jesus In The Old Testament” – Find the whole series playlist here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

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Sometimes complicated issues can be made very simple. Here are some good reasons to think the Gospels are the preserved testimony of eye-witnesses from the 1st century. We will talk about the early second century writings of Papias, the introduction to the gospel of Luke, the riddle of names in the gospels and the issue of genre. All these elements are like arrows pointing to one big fact; the gospels contain the record of eye-witness testimony and attempts to treat them as though they are a hodgepodge of rumor which are far removed from the original sources simply fail.

Jesus and the Eyewitnesses – excellent book by Richard Bauckham https://amzn.to/2TWYuzz (this is an affiliate link)

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This study looks at the typology of the feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits and Pentecost. You will see how they are actually a kind of prophecy about Christ which Jesus fulfilled at His first coming. The next study in this series will look at how the remaining feasts of Israel foreshadow Jesus. See the whole playlist here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

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Taking questions from the live chat here on YouTube on the topics of Apologetics, Theology and the Christian life.

Question Time Stamps:
1. 2:06 How does a Christian not let the evil of abortion consume their mind?
2. 4:43 How can Jesus be God if in Mark 13: 32 it says only the Father knows the day or the hour?
3. 9:21 Can you explain what Job’s friends are talking about in the beginning of the book of Job?
4. 11:05 Can you please differentiate between “the law” and “the commandments”?
5. 12:33 How do you defend the Trinity when encountering Jehovah’s Witnesses?
6. 13:51 Can you give some examples of what it means that we’re created in the image of God, and how do we reflect God’s image?
7. 17:18 Where is the Trinity in the Gospel of Mark?
8. 18:53 How literally should we read the Bible, especially concerning Genesis and the Old Testament?
9. 21:13 How should I respond to someone who asks me why they should believe in Christianity and no other religion?
10: 23:27 What are your thoughts on the Nicene Creed and the Apostle’s Creed?
11. 23:59 Shouldn’t we obey Jesus’ process of becoming a disciple, regarding baptism?
12. 25:27 What do you think of the interpretation of the governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses teaching that the King of the North in Daniel 11 represents the Russian government and its allies?
13. 27:15 Are we going to have free will in Heaven?
14. 30:06 Do you believe in “once saved, always saved”?
15. 31:22 How do you deal with heretics and cults who try to recruit people on your college campus?
16. 33:33 What do you think about Luis de Molina and Molinism?
17. 36:16 When finding a spouse, is there only “the one” person for us? How does this play in with free will, and does marriage have meaning in the afterlife?
18. 41:48 In 1 Corinthians 11: 16, was having a woman cover her head a law and a custom? Should women today be covering their hair?
19. 42:41 Can you clarify the topic of God’s aseity (self-existence)? How can God be prior to all abstract objects?
20. 45:07 What is your view of Jesus’ statement in John 3: 13 that no one has ascended if Elijah did?
21. 47:16 What would you say is the proper way to observe the Sabbath?
22. 48:16 Can you tell us how and when you knew you were saved?
23. 50:23 Is repentance a component of justification or sanctification?
24. 51:16 How can we know our authority as believers over evil spirits and sickness?
25. 51:59 Should a Christian get involved in politics/imposing injustice from the state?
26. 53:52 Did Jesus go to Hell when He died, before He was resurrected?
27. 54:46 Why are books like Job in the Bible if we don’t know the author or have much detail about them?
28. 56:13 When are you doing your biblical flat earth video?
29. 56:54 Why do we just practice “giving” as opposed to “tithing”, as non-jews?
30. 1:00:27 As a young new pastor, how should I go about prayerfully considering a position at a church of a different denomination with slight doctrinal differences?

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When Jesus called Himself “The Son of Man” it meant a lot more than most people realize. This will be a survey of the various “son of man” passages in the Old Testament to see what Jesus was saying about Himself and what He though about His own identity when He used the title.

This is part 20 in the series “How to Find Jesus in The Old Testament”, this is the playlist with the whole series. This may change the way you view the Old Testament (in a good way). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWlpQauXiTU&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO

Your efforts have resulted in YouTube restoring my channel and the video about the Hebrew Roots Movement that was taken down has been reinstated as well. Here it is – https://youtu.be/QR7xTYhXEbo

I don’t even know how many of you tweeted, emailed, snail-mailed or faxed information to YouTube but I know it was a lot. Thank you so much, you made the difference here because I know that my own appeals didn’t do anything. 🙂
I’m grateful to YouTube employees who found out about this and went to bat for me. YT is a fantastic place to do ministry and I hope to continue doing it here for a long time.

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My channel may be at risk due to a recent video being deleted by YouTube. I explain in detail in this video. If anyone from YT is reading this please reach out and explain to me what I did wrong so I won’t do it again and unwittingly get my channel deleted. The video that was deleted was titled, “I’ve Been Looking Into The Hebrew Roots Movement and Here’s What I’ve Found So Far”

Here is a sample message you can send to YT to help by asking them to address this issue. Make sure that whatever you send them is sent with honesty and respect. Thank you.

Dear YouTube, please reconsider your removal of the video “I’ve Been Looking Into The Hebrew Roots Movement and Here’s What I’ve Found So Far” from the channel https://youtube.com/mikewinger. As a YouTube viewer I have watched the video and read the YT policies on “spam, deceptive practices or scams” and think that this video was falsely flagged. If you still deem his video a violation of YT policies then please let Mike know specifically what he did wrong so that he can comply with YT policies in the future and avoid further consequences. I love his content and don’t want it to be deleted because of a misunderstanding. Thank you for providing such a wonderful platform for content creation!

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Mike