Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:05 {Does Exodus Condone Abortion?} Does exodus 21:22 really condone abortion? I've seen multiple commentaries and translations, and it does really seem like abortion is accepted as the baby's life appears to be less valuable. 2. 10:58 {How Long to Date Before Marriage} Is being in a long-term dating relationship wise? And how long should you wait for someone to make the decision to marry you or not? 3. 14:32 {Why Did God Create Drugs?} Why would God...
Feb 02, 2024•59 min•Ep 749•Transcript available on Metacast Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:05 {Does Exodus Condone Abortion?} Does exodus 21:22 really condone abortion? I've seen multiple commentaries and translations, and it does really seem like abortion is accepted as the baby's life appears to be less valuable. 2. 10:58 {How Long to Date Before Marriage} Is being in a long-term dating relationship wise? And how long should you wait for someone to make the decision to marry you or not? 3. 14:32 {Why Did God Create Drugs?} Why would God...
Feb 02, 2024•59 min•Ep 749•Transcript available on Metacast The idea is that God, as the Christian describes Him, cannot exist, since a loving God would reveal Himself to the non-resistant non-believer and He does not. Therefore, such a loving God must not exist. I think this is a truly challenging argument, not only because it tackles what feels like a very real world issue (I admit) but because arguing against it can quickly put you into the position where you are no longer arguing so much about philosophy or logic but where you are pigeon-holed into a...
Jan 31, 2024•6 min•Ep 748•Transcript available on Metacast The idea is that God, as the Christian describes Him, cannot exist, since a loving God would reveal Himself to the non-resistant non-believer and He does not. Therefore, such a loving God must not exist. I think this is a truly challenging argument, not only because it tackles what feels like a very real world issue (I admit) but because arguing against it can quickly put you into the position where you are no longer arguing so much about philosophy or logic but where you are pigeon-holed into a...
Jan 31, 2024•6 min•Ep 748•Transcript available on Metacast "Satan's Guide to the Bible" is a popular video pretending to represent scholarship in general while only promoting selective skeptical talking points. I'll tackle that as the first question today. The rest come from you, in the comments section during the live stream. Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:18 {Satan’s Guide to The Bible?} There is a dangerous video gaining popularity, called "Satan's Guide to The Bible," that illustrates a pretend children's Sunday school class le...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 747•Transcript available on Metacast "Satan's Guide to the Bible" is a popular video pretending to represent scholarship in general while only promoting selective skeptical talking points. I'll tackle that as the first question today. The rest come from you, in the comments section during the live stream. Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:18 {Satan’s Guide to The Bible?} There is a dangerous video gaining popularity, called "Satan's Guide to The Bible," that illustrates a pretend children's Sunday school class learning...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 747•Transcript available on Metacast This question was such a good reminder for me. I appreciate it. I'm Mike Winger and my goal is to help people learn to think biblically about everything. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Jan 21, 2024•5 min•Ep 746•Transcript available on Metacast This question was such a good reminder for me. I appreciate it. I'm Mike Winger and my goal is to help people learn to think biblically about everything. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Jan 21, 2024•5 min•Ep 746•Transcript available on Metacast I really hope that those who have freely chosen to be part of communal living or to sell all they have will pay close attention to the actual verses of Scripture I use here and how consistently the Bible makes it clear that this command is not for all believers. I've made several different points which each seem quite powerful in proving that this movement has misapplied some verses and missed the meaning of others. You can freely do so, but to tell everyone that they are obligated to do so is n...
Jan 15, 2024•11 min•Ep 745•Transcript available on Metacast I really hope that those who have freely chosen to be part of communal living or to sell all they have will pay close attention to the actual verses of Scripture I use here and how consistently the Bible makes it clear that this command is not for all believers. I've made several different points which each seem quite powerful in proving that this movement has misapplied some verses and missed the meaning of others. You can freely do so, but to tell everyone that they are obligated to do so is n...
Jan 15, 2024•11 min•Ep 745•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Osteen uses the Bible wrong over 90% of the time in this teaching... Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org...
Jan 09, 2024•7 min•Ep 744•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Osteen uses the Bible wrong over 90% of the time in this teaching... Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org...
Jan 09, 2024•7 min•Ep 744•Transcript available on Metacast Brace yourselves... We'll soon have a whole new round of end times panic on our hands. CLICK HERE for a sobering examination of 6 different views of the end times and strengths and weaknesses of them. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Jan 01, 2024•4 min•Ep 743•Transcript available on Metacast Brace yourselves... We'll soon have a whole new round of end times panic on our hands. CLICK HERE for a sobering examination of 6 different views of the end times and strengths and weaknesses of them. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Jan 01, 2024•4 min•Ep 743•Transcript available on Metacast Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:04 {Which Denomination is True?} Why are there over 30,000 Christian denominations all claiming to be the “true Christians”? Which one should I follow, and why? 2. 25:17 {Was Jesus Only Condemning the Religious?} I often hear people saying that Jesus was speaking to and condemning the religious only, not speaking to the world. How would you respond to this sentiment? 3. 28:41 {Punished for Adam’s Sin?} Are we guilty of the sin of A...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep 742•Transcript available on Metacast Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:04 {Which Denomination is True?} Why are there over 30,000 Christian denominations all claiming to be the “true Christians”? Which one should I follow, and why? 2. 25:17 {Was Jesus Only Condemning the Religious?} I often hear people saying that Jesus was speaking to and condemning the religious only, not speaking to the world. How would you respond to this sentiment? 3. 28:41 {Punished for Adam’s Sin?} Are we guilty of the sin of Adam and Eve? If so...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep 742•Transcript available on Metacast Someone should do a research paper about how gullible people are when it comes to believing that things are Pagan in origin. Hey, I used to think so too. I swallowed this stuff quite easily and didn't realize until years later that I had pointlessly criticized things I didn't understand. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Dec 21, 2023•4 min•Ep 741•Transcript available on Metacast Someone should do a research paper about how gullible people are when it comes to believing that things are Pagan in origin. Hey, I used to think so too. I swallowed this stuff quite easily and didn't realize until years later that I had pointlessly criticized things I didn't understand. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Dec 21, 2023•4 min•Ep 741•Transcript available on Metacast We three kings of orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain Moor and mountain Following yonder star O star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light Born a King on Bethlehem's plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King for ever, ceasing never Over us all to reign Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising All men raising Worship Him, God most high Myrrh is mine It's bi...
Dec 20, 2023•11 min•Ep 740•Transcript available on Metacast We three kings of orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain Moor and mountain Following yonder star O star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light Born a King on Bethlehem's plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King for ever, ceasing never Over us all to reign Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising All men raising Worship Him, God most high Myrrh is mine It's bi...
Dec 20, 2023•11 min•Ep 740•Transcript available on Metacast Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 1:08 {Did God Command Sin?} In Genesis 22:2, God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering. How can God ask men to do something that is sinful, and how could Abraham obey God’s direction to sin? 2. 19:11 {Proof of Virginity Required?} In Deuteronomy 22:13-21, why were the women to be stoned to death if they didn’t present proof of virginity? Was it the same for the men? 3. 25:30 {Keep All but 1 Commandment?} Why d...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep 739•Transcript available on Metacast Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 1:08 {Did God Command Sin?} In Genesis 22:2, God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering. How can God ask men to do something that is sinful, and how could Abraham obey God’s direction to sin? 2. 19:11 {Proof of Virginity Required?} In Deuteronomy 22:13-21, why were the women to be stoned to death if they didn’t present proof of virginity? Was it the same for the men? 3. 25:30 {Keep All but 1 Commandment?} Why do Christians...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep 739•Transcript available on Metacast Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy Has come to make you new? This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will calm the storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy Has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby You kiss the ...
Dec 14, 2023•6 min•Ep 738•Transcript available on Metacast Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy Has come to make you new? This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will calm the storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy Has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby You kiss the ...
Dec 14, 2023•6 min•Ep 738•Transcript available on Metacast O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appears and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night, O Holy night, O night divine! Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand So led by light of a star ...
Dec 12, 2023•9 min•Ep 737•Transcript available on Metacast O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appears and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night, O Holy night, O night divine! Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand So led by light of a star ...
Dec 12, 2023•9 min•Ep 737•Transcript available on Metacast I'm not saying we can't look at current events through the lens of biblical prophecy. We absolutely can. I am saying that we need to curb our excitement by making sure that our interpretations of Scripture are accurate and our application of those interpretations to current events is both clearly indicated from Scripture and not malleable to fit any time period we happen to be living in. It would also go a long way for prophecy people to admit when their views are conjecture. My website: https:/...
Dec 08, 2023•6 min•Ep 736•Transcript available on Metacast I'm not saying we can't look at current events through the lens of biblical prophecy. We absolutely can. I am saying that we need to curb our excitement by making sure that our interpretations of Scripture are accurate and our application of those interpretations to current events is both clearly indicated from Scripture and not malleable to fit any time period we happen to be living in. It would also go a long way for prophecy people to admit when their views are conjecture. My website: https:/...
Dec 08, 2023•6 min•Ep 736•Transcript available on Metacast Complaints can be sent to me at https://BibleThinker.org Perhaps you have heard that Christmas is Pagan... yeah, that's not factual. While many Pagans delight themselves in the idea that Christians have coopted Christmas from them, it simply isn't the case. CLICK HERE for a video on that and the more genuine concern that Christmas is in danger of secularization and materialism. Also, Christmas trees aren't Pagan either. And that is not what Jeremiah 10 is about. HERE'S A VIDEO showing that...
Dec 07, 2023•9 min•Ep 735•Transcript available on Metacast Complaints can be sent to me at https://BibleThinker.org Perhaps you have heard that Christmas is Pagan... yeah, that's not factual. While many Pagans delight themselves in the idea that Christians have coopted Christmas from them, it simply isn't the case. CLICK HERE for a video on that and the more genuine concern that Christmas is in danger of secularization and materialism. Also, Christmas trees aren't Pagan either. And that is not what Jeremiah 10 is about. HERE'S A VIDEO showing that peopl...
Dec 07, 2023•9 min•Ep 735•Transcript available on Metacast