10 Questions with Mike Winger SKEPTICS EDITION (Episode 21)

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 0:40 {Discussing Biblical “Contradictions”!} Can you please discuss some different Bible passages that appear to be contradictory?
2. 41:10 {Unnecessary Body Parts = Evolution?} I have a coworker that is an atheist. He said that there are parts of our bodies that are not necessary and that might prove evolution rather than a Creator. Any thoughts?
3. 48:11 {Is Salvation Sometimes Unfair?} One of my biggest issues is that you NEED to believe in Jesus to be saved. If someone is born in a Muslim country, they would have to sacrifice way more than the average westerner. How is that fair?
4. 53:53 {Historical Jesus & Manuscripts} How can we believe in a historical Jesus if the oldest manuscripts we have are from the second or third century?
5. 1:00:40 {Is Christianity the True Religion?} How do I know Christianity is right/true compared to other world religions?
6. 1:09:20 {Does God Make Mistakes?} I often hear the argument, “If God doesn't make mistakes when it comes to gender, then what about people with disabilities?" How would you respond?
7. 1:15:08 {Applying PSA on Earth?} If the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement is just, would it be just for an earthly judge to impute the guilt of a murderer to an innocent volunteer and sentence the volunteer to death instead of the murderer? If not, why?
8. 1:18:30 {Joseph in Jesus’ Lineage?} Any idea why Matthew and Luke list Joseph’s genealogy when he’s not Jesus’ birth father? Does that mean Jesus’ lineage isn’t what it needs to be to fulfill prophecy?
9. 1:20:27 {Is there Really an Afterlife?} Why do Christians think there is an afterlife? Why not just look at death as a return to the quantum state, like before we were born?
10. 1:24:26 {Did God Create Cancer?} If God created everything, why did He create cancer? As a Christian mother, I still struggle with these sorts of questions.
11. 1:27:54 {The Best Argument for God} What do you think is the best evidence/argument there is for God?
12. 1:30:21 {Does Trusting First Invalidate our Faith?} If you have to believe first in order to experience the reality of Christianity, if the "proof" only comes alive when one chooses to trust it, isn't that "truth" make-believe?
13. 1:33:54 {Would a Good God make a Terrible Hell?} When Jesus said that for the person who would betray Him it would be better not to be born, I assume Hell is worse than non-existence. How does this match with a good God?
14. 1:35:58 {Unrepentant Heart – Still Saved by Faith?} If I believe in my heart that Jesus rose from the dead and trust in Him alone for salvation, why would God then send me to Hell for being actively gay? Am I not saved by my faith instead of my works?
15. 1:42:16 {Salvation in the OT} How were people saved in the Old Testament before Jesus? And if they were saved without believing in Jesus, then why did it change?
16. 1:46:11 {Why do Christians Ask for Forgiveness?} My question from a skeptic is, if you are already saved, why do you still ask for forgiveness for your sins?
17. 1:47:26 {Hypostatic Union – Contradictory?} Is Jesus being God and Man a contradiction? The Bible says that the Son doesn’t know the day or the hour of His coming. Can Jesus know (as God) and not know (as Man) at the same time?
18. 1:49:32 {Bible = Pure Fiction?} As a Christian, what is an appropriate answer to an atheist claiming that the Bible is pure fiction?
19. 1:55:48 {Mixed Messages in Scripture?} I lost my faith due to all the mixed messages in the Bible. For example, is salvation by faith alone like John 5: 24, or faith plus works like James 2? Why doesn’t this cause you to doubt?
20. 1:58:39 {Does the Concept of Sin Apply to God?} Is God holy and sinless? Can God do things which, if we did them, would be considered sin? One example is killing the firstborn of Egypt. Does the concept of sin (or being sinless) even APPLY to God?
21. 2:03:30 {How to Trust in Christ} I’m a Bible believing non-Christian that hurt himself by absorbing bad Charismatic teachings. I have always had trouble trusting and accepting Christ. How would one begin to as a skeptic?

[sarahfaith]

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

0:00 - Intro
1. 0:40 {Discussing Biblical “Contradictions”!} Can you please discuss some different Bible passages that appear to be contradictory?
2. 41:10 {Unnecessary Body Parts = Evolution?} I have a coworker that is an atheist. He said that there are parts of our bodies that are not necessary and that might prove evolution rather than a Creator. Any thoughts?
3. 48:11 {Is Salvation Sometimes Unfair?} One of my biggest issues is that you NEED to believe in Jesus to be saved. If someone is born in a Muslim country, they would have to sacrifice way more than the average westerner. How is that fair?
4. 53:53 {Historical Jesus & Manuscripts} How can we believe in a historical Jesus if the oldest manuscripts we have are from the second or third century?
5. 1:00:40 {Is Christianity the True Religion?} How do I know Christianity is right/true compared to other world religions?
6. 1:09:20 {Does God Make Mistakes?} I often hear the argument, “If God doesn't make mistakes when it comes to gender, then what about people with disabilities?" How would you respond?
7. 1:15:08 {Applying PSA on Earth?} If the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement is just, would it be just for an earthly judge to impute the guilt of a murderer to an innocent volunteer and sentence the volunteer to death instead of the murderer? If not, why?
8. 1:18:30 {Joseph in Jesus’ Lineage?} Any idea why Matthew and Luke list Joesph’s genealogy when he’s not Jesus’ birth father? Does that mean Jesus’ lineage isn’t what it needs to be to fulfill prophecy?
9. 1:20:27 {Is there Really an Afterlife?} Why do Christians think there is an afterlife? Why not just look at death as a return to the quantum state, like before we were born?
10. 1:24:26 {Did God Create Cancer?} If God created everything, why did He create cancer? As a Christian mother, I still struggle with these sorts of questions.
11. 1:27:54 {The Best Argument for God} What do you think is the best evidence/argument there is for God?
12. 1:30:21 {Does Trusting First Invalidate our Faith?} If you have to believe first in order to experience the reality of Christianity, if the "proof" only comes alive when one chooses to trust it, isn't that "truth" make-believe?
13. 1:33:54 {Would a Good God make a Terrible Hell?} When Jesus said that for the person who would betray Him it would be better not to be born, I assume Hell is worse than non-existence. How does this match with a good God?
14. 1:35:58 {Unrepentant Heart – Still Saved by Faith?} If I believe in my heart that Jesus rose from the dead and trust in Him alone for salvation, why would God then send me to Hell for being actively gay? Am I not saved by my faith instead of my works?
15. 1:42:16 {Salvation in the OT} How were people saved in the Old Testament before Jesus? And if they were saved without believing in Jesus, then why did it change?
16. 1:46:11 {Why do Christians Ask for Forgiveness?} My question from a skeptic is, if you are already saved, why do you still ask for forgiveness for your sins?
17. 1:47:26 {Hypostatic Union – Contradictory?} Is Jesus being God and Man a contradiction? The Bible says that the Son doesn’t know the day or the hour of His coming. Can Jesus know (as God) and not know (as Man) at the same time?
18. 1:49:32 {Bible = Pure Fiction?} As a Christian, what is an appropriate answer to an atheist claiming that the Bible is pure fiction?
19. 1:55:48 {Mixed Messages in Scripture?} I lost my faith due to all the mixed messages in the Bible. For example, is salvation by faith alone like John 5: 24, or faith plus works like James 2? Why doesn’t this cause you to doubt?
20. 1:58:39 {Does the Concept of Sin Apply to God?} Is God holy and sinless? Can God do things which, if we did them, would be considered sin? One example is killing the firstborn of Egypt. Does the concept of sin (or being sinless) even APPLY to God?
21. 2:03:30 {How to Trust in Christ} I’m a Bible believing non-Christian that hurt himself by absorbing bad Charismatic teachings. I have always had trouble trusting and accepting Christ. How would one begin to as a skeptic?

[NMemone]

Mike, as someone raised to be an atheist for whom this is all fairly new I LOVE that you did a skeptics edition! I've asked a lot of these questions. I cannot wait to delve into this!

[MikeWinger]

21 questions on episode 21 of the 10 question series. Now THERE'S a contradiction!

[Dominicus]

Mike, thanks for all you do. I don’t always agree with you, but you help me think Biblically and have made me better at apologetics.

[livingtoaster]

With the book of judges "contradiction" of human sacrifice, it also shows that God takes vows seriously, and the importance of being careful of what you vow, and even the Bible takes it further and say "do not even take a vow"

[mamamia]

I truly love yoir answer to question 19! Please continue to pray for me sharing with my skeptical (grown) children.

[richbozzi]

Take your time Mike… we Christians preach patience. Another minute loading software will not deter us.and thank you

[SantiagoGarcia-xqsg]

Whoever was emojing yall are hilarious!

Great episode Mike! I love your heart for not just truth but making it relevant, accessible, and understandable for those who still haven't reconciled with Jesus!

[markhaszoe-life]

question 21 was my story also, I was new and very gullible. it was this ministry that helped me to help myself to how to properly read and understand the scriptures, with the help of the Holy Spirit I'm getting there I have 1000 times better understanding than I did 4 years ago.

[dazzlemefine]

Please do more skeptics editions! They’re so helpful because I sometimes don’t know how to start an answer to some questions asked. These are so amazing

[ArmoredE]

I am smart ...but I don't speak smart and am not taken seriously. And because I'm "artsy" and not "sciencey" I am dismissed in my attempts to explain what Mike is saying. And unfortunately no one yet has even attempted to sit through one of Mike's vids. Additionally I'm a newish Christian (formerly agnostic sarcastic worldly and wild). My conversion is not really accepted by those who know me . They don't believe that I spend 20 hrs a week learning the Bible and no longer watch TV, Netflix etc. 😢🤷

[jeremyn]

Another great book for skeptics who truly want to dive in and find truth is "I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist" by Frank Turek

[paulajames]

Mike, love your analogies. I am not an intellect so the analogies help me to easily understand some of these at first glance contradictions. Very helpful and clear. My faith grows every time I watch your videos. Thank you!

[roberthill]

One helpful reference book I highly recommend for Christians is Keeping Faith in an Age of Reason: Refuting Alleged Bible Contradictions by Jason Lisle, Master Books, 2017. He covers 420 claims of Bible contradictions and sets the record straight.

[roseludvik]

Love your program, it’s helps me a lot 🙏🥰🌹

[amyqb]

Mike! You are doing the Lords work! Thank you for giving me answers to these questions that I can verify for myself! Thank you for your passion and purpose. God be glorified!

[songsfromtheriverhouse]

just thought you should know I have shared you/your channel with my 18 year old daughter who has then shared you with others her age... and they are LOVING you. I am truly thankful for your style of teaching and exegesis that is easy to "digest" and process and follow along. thanks mike

[Anabee]

Love your t-shirt Pastor! Ty for all you do. I don't think you can ever know the impact of your work.

[lesliematyas]

finished the mark series ..all 70 episodes ....great teachings .
now ono the questions with winger.

[lorriepeek]

Great question and wonderful answers. I really enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. And your jokes crack me up 😁