A high energy pastor’s anti-beard rant; Here’s what’s wrong with it. #BibleThinker #ChristianApologetics #MikeWinger #PastorMikeWinger #TheologyMatters #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Someone made me aware of the video of this pastor preaching against beards, to a massive crowd of cheers, and I realized that the question I took in yesterday’s Q&A was likely from this rant, which is making it’s rounds on social media. I thought it would be useful to juxtapose my answers with his claims. This kind of bad thinking is hurtful to people and I hope this video helps you to recognize it when you see it. It’s not just about beards. I thought it was hugely ironic that he even says, “We don’t need beards, we need oil,” when one of the chief, positive verses about beards is where oil is being poured on one.Some verse references from the video…Ps 133:1-2 – Aaron.Loss of a beard associated with shame. 2 Sam 10:4-5; Isa 7:20, 15:2; Jer 41:5, 48:37David had a beard. 1 Sam 21:13Aaron had a beard. Psalm 133:2David’s servants had beards. 2 Sam 10:4Ezra had a beard. Ezra 9:3Jesus had a beard. Isaiah 50:6 (if you grant that this is a prophecy regarding Christ, which I do) Ezekiel had a beard. Ezek 5:1Jews in Israel, in New Testament times, generally had beards. It is a default view that any traditional Jewish man in Israel at the time would have had a beard.This is not to say you MUST grow a beard to be manly… but it might help. 😉 My website https://BibleThinker.orgThe pastor in this video is Stephen Buxton, the former pastor of Hilltop Tabernacle in San Diego, CA. His son is now the pastor and he remains a bishop/elder.The original sermon can be found here, at a non-trinitarian conference of “Apostolic Pentecostals”. https://www.youtube.com/live/5I4gZ9Nn9Co?feature=share

February 20, 2023
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Explaining EACH piece of “The Armor of God” #BibleThinker #ChristianApologetics #MikeWinger #PastorMikeWinger #TheologyMatters #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Christians, you are in a spiritual battle every day. You need the armor of God lest you fall victim to the schemes of Satan. This reality should stir us up and make us very serious about our spiritual well-being and preparation for the daily battle we face. Put on the armor of God, not just a short video about it. Seek practical application of these principles in your life today.My website https://BibleThinker.orgwhat each piece meanswe are in a war

February 8, 2023
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It Seems Bethel Church Is Leading People Into New Age Beliefs and Practices. #BibleThinker #ChristianApologetics #MikeWinger #PastorMikeWinger #TheologyMatters #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

I have been wanting to make this video for quite a while. It’s based on the teaching in the book The Physics of Heaven, which is very much a “Bethel book”. It is sold in their bookstore, it’s endorsed by their leaders, it’s written by people from Bethel, including their two lead pastors, Bill Johnson and Beni Johnson. The book is a very open appeal to Christians to embrace New Age beliefs and practices. I truly wish I was exaggerating. In today’s video I’m going to share quotes from the book to demonstrate the problems with it’s teachings and show it’s dangers. I’ll address the way they misuse Scripture to support these teachings. I’ll also be sharing content from a physicist who has weighed in to demonstrate how fake the “science” of the book is. Finally, I’ll share some shocking details about the deceptions in the book related to the supposed credentials of the “quantum physicist” who they lean on as an expert. Spoiler, he’s not. Bethel Church in Redding California has presented itself to the worldwide body of Christ as a guide for deeper and more miraculous spiritual experiences. Since they have such a wide impact and reach and their teachings on these issues are, I am sad to say, not only reckless but dangerous and unbiblical, I feel this video is worth making.

January 29, 2023
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A rising doctrine I currently DON’T agree with: Theonomy #BibleThinker #ChristianApologetics #MikeWinger #PastorMikeWinger #TheologyMatters #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

After this rather long chat I can say that I do have a lot to learn about theonomy to understand it better but that I am currently convinced that the core foundation of the view is not biblical. I consider this an in house discussion and one which we could disagree on without demonizing each other. Special thanks to Joel Webbon of Right Response Ministries for inviting me to have this discussion and being willing to hear some pushback. This is pastor Joel’s YT channel. https://www.youtube.com/@RightResponseMinistriesMy website https://BibleThinker.org

January 17, 2023
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20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 91) #BibleThinker #ChristianApologetics #MikeWinger #PastorMikeWinger #TheologyMatters #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:0:00 intro1. 1:01 {Yoga Pants & Ripped Jeans?} Ladies on the worship team sometimes wear yoga pants and ripped jeans. I think that goes against the Romans 14 principle of not causing a brother to stumble. What do you think?2. 21:29 {Did Jesus’ Atonement Require His Divinity?} Why was it necessary for Jesus to be fully divine in regard to our salvation? Wayne Grudem states, “Only someone who is the infinite God could bear the full penalty for all the sins of all those who would believe in Him…” Do you agree, and are there any other reasons stated in Scripture?3. 25:54 {Daniel: The Iron & Clay Kingdom} What is your interpretation of the 4th kingdom made of iron & clay in Daniel 2?4. 30:36 {Did God Need to Create Humans?} It may be a simple question, but why did God create humans? I’d be happy to get your insight. He didn’t need to, or did he?5. 36:35 {Do Tiny Choices Affect History?} Should Christians ever concern themselves with ideas like the butterfly effect (the idea that tiny choices have big impacts on history)?6. 38:38 {Ministering to LDS Members} I showed some LDS members your Book of Abraham video, but because they believe they heard from the Holy Spirit, biblical arguments haven’t worked. How can I show that they haven’t heard the Spirit?7. 45:18 {When Were the Apostles Saved?} When were the Apostles saved? They didn’t have the full knowledge of what Jesus was doing until His appearance after His resurrection. Could they be considered “saved” before Pentecost?8. 47:40 {Will God Reveal when our Thinking is Unbiblical?} Philippians 3: 15 says God will reveal when our thinking is opposed to His calling. How, then, do so many dedicated Christians get all the way through life still utterly confused about essential moral issues?9. 52:02 {How to Tell When Love Has Become Idolatry} Have I made my crush an idol? I’ve found myself crushing on a brother in Christ. I’ve also found that sometimes I prefer thinking about him more than God. I don’t want to do this. Any advice?10. 56:48 {Are Drugs OK if they’re Grown Naturally?} Is Genesis 1: 29 allowing us to smoke weed and to eat magic mushrooms because they’re found naturally? Hasn’t sin surely had a big impact after the fall, on vegetation?11. 1:00:45 {The Bible on Transgenderism} What is the best biblical case against transgender behavior?12. 1:04:31 {Did God Die / Is Mary God’s Mother?} Can we say God died since Jesus died? And can we say Mary is the mother of God?13. 1:08:38 {Can We Add Punctuation to Scripture?} A pastor at a local Bible study wants me to add punctuation to a section of Scripture that is just words to see multiple meanings. I feel uncomfortable with this. What are your thoughts on doing this?14. 1:10:03 {How to Grow in Self-Control} Because it is a fruit of the Spirit, is self-control a teachable skill like in Titus 2, or a gift of the Spirit? What practical advice do you have to get more emotional and verbal self-control?15. 1:16:11 {Must our Salvation Produce an Emotional Response?} Most Christians have a moment where they break down and weep as they realize what Jesus did for them on the cross. Is it normal to not have experienced this? I’m grateful, but also weirdly indifferent.16. 1:18:43 {Is Reading the Bible Better than Listening?} I have difficulty reading the Bible, and I think that listening to the Bible (like an audio Bible) might be helpful, but I feel like I’m missing something by not reading it. Any thoughts?17. 1:20:50 {Is it OK to Correct our Parents?} Is correcting your parents biblical, and what do you do if they do not respect correction?18. 1:24:32 {About Love in 1 Cor. 13:7} What does it mean practically that “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things”?19. 1:29:10 {How to Tell if a Show or Movie is Appropriate} As Christians, how should we judge whether or not a secular show or movie is OK for us to watch or not?20. 1:32:37 {Is Hell a Present or Future Place?} What is the best defense or response when defending the position that Hell is not a present place, but instead, a future place?My Evidence for the Bible playlist (including examination of several of the prophecies in Daniel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjnwldgqN8c&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuhA0RPKZFHVcjIMN_-F596The verse by verse study through Romans 14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi1Claoj1Uk&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvQ9G4NCvuiN4Evbp13uQa1&index=44How the Mormon “Book of Abraham” proves Joseph Smith was a fraud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in-sPf0pLQM

January 14, 2023
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No marriage in heaven #BibleThinker #ChristianApologetics #MikeWinger #PastorMikeWinger #TheologyMatters #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

It can seem like your relationship with your believing spouse has been downgraded when you think about there not being marriage in heaven. But I think we should consider it an upgrade. The closeness, unity, and love that we will have with each other, not to mention being “married” to Christ, will be so much more than what we have had on earth.My website https://BibleThinker.org

January 5, 2023
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