10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 7)

Welcome to the new weekly stream! 10 questions every Friday at 1pm Pacific time.

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 0:27 {About the Queen James Bible} What are your thoughts about the Queen James Bible, also known as the “Gay Bible”? Is this a blasphemous translation to be avoided, or did the QJV publishers have any linguistically valid reason to remove negative references to homosexuality from the Bible? Also, can the Holy Spirit still speak through heretical Bible translations?
2. 26:36 {Should Christians Leave Ungodly Areas?} Does the Bible say Christians should relocate their family (especially with young kids), or stop having kids altogether if evil/injustice continues to grow in their community?
3. 34:35 {Should We Only Help Others, Never Ourselves?} Is it a sin to help myself instead of others? I only know Scripture that tells me to give to others (Philippians). I'm often frustrated when I'm forced to help others when I need time myself.
4. 38:10 {Why is Only a Single Creator Obvious?} What about creation makes a singular Creator obvious, as Paul suggests? What keeps us from concluding that multiple deities created the different aspects of the universe?
5. 43:15 {What to Do if Your Pastor is Female} I've watched your Women in Ministry series and come to basically the same conclusions you have. However, I'm part of a church with a female lead pastor. How do I handle this?
6. 47:25 {Paul’s Hands vs. Jesus’ Hands} “These hands” provided for Paul in Acts 20: 34 NKJV & ESV. But “…of mine” (i.e., “these hands of mine”) is in some translations such as NIV & NET. Is Paul referring to Jesus’ hands or his OWN hands?
7. 54:55 {Are Angels Purely Spiritual, Not Physical?} How can we know that angels are spiritual beings and not potentially physical beings? Some people say they're spiritual and do not have reproductive organs (since Jesus said they're not given in marriage).
8. 58:12 {When Parents are Difficult} How does one biblically deal with an oppressive (but not abusive) parent? Lately they have been really stressed, anxious, and far from God. I’m not sure if they are truly a Christian.
9. 1:00:53 {Navigating a Difficult Marital Situation} Am I dishonoring God if I initiate separation? I’ve been married for over 12 years, always rocky. I've begged for counseling, but my husband (professing believer) said he'd pick divorce first. He says he no longer loves me.
10. 1:05:20 {Was Josiah Being Prideful?} In 2 Chronicles 35: 20-27, should Josiah have realized that it was God speaking (some suggest he was prideful)?

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Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:

0:00 - Intro
1. 0:27 {About the Queen James Bible} What are your thoughts about the Queen James Bible, also known as the “Gay Bible”? Is this a blasphemous translation to be avoided, or did the QJV publishers have any linguistically valid reason to remove negative references to homosexuality from the Bible? Also, can the Holy Spirit still speak through heretical Bible translations?
2. 26:36 {Should Christians Leave Ungodly Areas?} Does the Bible say Christians should relocate their family (especially with young kids), or stop having kids altogether if evil/injustice continues to grow in their community?
3. 34:35 {Should We Only Help Others, Never Ourselves?} Is it a sin to help myself instead of others? I only know Scripture that tells me to give to others (Philippians). I'm often frustrated when I'm forced to help others when I need time myself.
4. 38:10 {Why is Only a Single Creator Obvious?} What about creation makes a singular Creator obvious, as Paul suggests? What keeps us from concluding that multiple deities created the different aspects of the universe?
5. 43:15 {What to Do if Your Pastor is Female} I've watched your Women in Ministry series and come to basically the same conclusions you have. However, I'm part of a church with a female lead pastor. How do I handle this?
6. 47:25 {Paul’s Hands vs. Jesus’ Hands} “These hands” provided for Paul in Acts 20: 34 NKJV & ESV. But “…of mine” (i.e., “these hands of mine”) is in some translations such as NIV & NET. Is Paul referring to Jesus’ hands or his OWN hands?
7. 54:55 {Are Angels Purely Spiritual, Not Physical?} How can we know that angels are spiritual beings and not potentially physical beings? Some people say they're spiritual and do not have reproductive organs (since Jesus said they're not given in marriage).
8. 58:12 {When Parents are Difficult} How does one biblically deal with an oppressive (but not abusive) parent? Lately they have been really stressed, anxious, and far from God. I’m not sure if they are truly a Christian.
9. 1:00:53 {Navigating a Difficult Marital Situation} Am I dishonoring God if I initiate separation? I’ve been married for over 12 years, always rocky. I've begged for counseling, but my husband (professing believer) said he'd pick divorce first. He says he no longer loves me.
10. 1:05:20 {Was Josiah Being Prideful?} In 2 Chronicles 35: 20-27, should Josiah have realized that it was God speaking (some suggest he was prideful)?

[alecjohnston]

"maybe we are not gonna be Christians, but maybe we can make Christians more like us". What a great phrase to describe satan's plan against Christianity.

[kctravis]

On behalf of the entire Mike Winger fan club we demand fresh thumbnails!! NO MORE SALMON SHIRT, NO MORE SALMON SHIRT! The fan club has spoken! We are well aware of a vast array of excellent shirts in your possession and it has been one year since our last complaint. Please comply. Praise God! And thank you Mike Winger and team.

[rbrainsop]

If you have to edit the bible to make it affirm homosexuality, isn't that just straight up admitting that the bible doesn't affirm it?

[shafikahambidge]

The Holy Spirit says, :" If it's not from Me, then it will not stand! "

[megannason]

So i would bet that the QJV was never meant for someone to actually sit down and read to find the truth of God. They probably meant it for something you would buy and just display and "feel good about it".

[augiemay]

I JUST saw that book on Amazon last night. And here's a video from you. Crazy how God works.

[ifeifesi]

My old Anglican church took on a female . She was also a Charismatic and bit by bit the church strayed into false teaching & charismatic madness. I left. I went to another Anglican church. The pastor was male but over the years female preachers & pastors were taken on under his leadership. I loved & still love the people there. I knew I should leave but didn't. Eventually, COVID & ill health decided that for me. I started doing church online but felt convicted to go to a physical church. I tried a couple of churches always sitting at the back near the exit so as to make a quick escape once any unbiblical preaching started😂. God led me to a Baptist church that is not only biblical but also does expository preaching - my favourite style of learning. 😊😊😊

[davidtester]

Thanks for your ministry Mike!
I'm loving the recent change to 10 questions every week. I know it's the same number, but somehow it's better.

[emburaman]

Disgusting to see they published the book on Amazon as the author being “God”.

[sethpuckett]

Mike you have change my life in ways you cannot understand. Brother your teachings have improved the way I viewed the Bible. Your deep research on topics are amazing and I thank you brother for your commitment to God and the scripture.
I love you brother keep leading people to the truth (Christ)✊🏼👍🏼

[chessversarius]

I asked the question at 34:35 (I'm SO happy it made it in the stream)
and just wanted to let you know that your answer was great(!).

It wasn't too complicated at all and it really adressed what I wanted to know.
And gave me something to think about as well.

I hope it will help others too.
Thank you and the team and the Lord :D!


Love your ministry, Mike!
And you also got my username right ^^.

[Mercurychyld]

I think I appreciate your “10 Questions” format, as it allows to not be in a rush, and delve a bit deeper into each question. God bless. 😌🌹🙏🏽

[LouisaWatt]

Thanks for continuing to provide carefully researched, biblically sound content.
I’ve aggravated some egalitarian twitter friends by defending your work on women in ministry, but I wouldn’t be taking that sort of heat if I didn’t think your research was trustworthy.

[christopherflux]

Even if I was on the very liberal end of the theology, having a whole Bible version dedicated to one secondary issue is bizarre to me.

[Sue-xtfk]

My first time real, very informative. Thank you !!

[ALCMin]

Please stand strong for Christ, in days to come the severity of apostasy only would scale up ...

[kristi]

Psalm 101:3 "I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me." (If you keep looking, it will cling to you, and you will fall away. Perhaps it's lust, porn, evil video games, horror movies, gluttony...or any other temptation or sin.) (This verse came to mind during this Q & A.)

[nrsrvcf]

Mrs. Rose has been fighting to stop abortion forever! Thank you for standing of God and his creation!

[dashdecent]

Great to hear Mike is working on a book. His videos are a great blessing. It would’ve fantastic to have a whole lot of his responses turned into a handy-dandy Q & A book with essential topics set out alphabetically.