BibleThinker

Mike Winger

Learn to think biblically about everything! Teaching theology, apologetics, and verse-by-verse Bible studies. Mike Winger teaches with clarity, doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and always seeks to teach the Bible accurately. This podcast will equip you to know and defend the Christian faith and understand the Bible in a deeper way.

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Jun 2, 2019 · 46 min
Repentance is Part of the Gospel: The Mark Series part 5 (1:14-15)
The first public message of Jesus is a condensed gospel message. I think that it boils down the gospel to certain essential truths that we need to be sharing when we evangelize. In particular we will look at the concept of repentance and how pervasive it is in gospel preaching in the New Testament. We'll answer some of the following questions. 1. Is calling people to repentance a normal part of gospel preaching? 2. Is repentance a work? 3. What is the biblical definition of the word "repent"? 4.
May 29, 2019 · 56 min
Limited Atonement, Universalism and why I disagree with both.
Does 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 teach Limited Atonement? Does it teach Universalism? Does 1 John 2:2 present a challenge to Limited Atonement? Disclaimer - This is not a comprehensive discussion of these topics but I have gathered some questions I have been sent about a few specific passages of scripture dealing with limited atonement (the L in the Calvinist TULIP) and universalism (the idea that all people will be saved). I expect many of my brethren who are Calvinists to disagree with a lot of
May 26, 2019 · 55 min
Satan Tempts Jesus EXPLAINED: The Mark Series part 4 (1:12-13)
Many mysterious things happen in this passage. Jesus' temptation brings up the issue of how God could be tempted. It also raises the question of whether Jesus could sin or not. We also have some neat typology related to Moses, Adam, Israel and Jesus. And we will look at some information on Satan and how to pay attention to the spiritual battle you are in every day. This is part 4 in the my series through the Gospel of Mark click here for the whole playlist (new videos added weekly) https://www.
May 21, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
Does Acts Teach Us to Follow the Law of Moses? Hebrew Roots part 3
There is a growing movement of people teaching that followers of Jesus/Yeshua ought to be followers of the Old Testament Law. If we pay close attention to the book of Acts we will see that this is not the case. In this video we are surveying the book of Acts to answer some of the following questions. 1- When someone who already followed the Law of Moses believed in Jesus did they continue to follow it? 2- When someone who did not follow the Law of Moses believed in Jesus did they start following
May 19, 2019 · 46 min
Why Baptize Jesus? The Mark Series part 3 (1:9-11)
Most of us are naturally curious as to why Jesus underwent baptism. Especially since John baptized Jesus after saying the Bible says John preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins! In this video I'll explain why Jesus was baptized and what deep theological truths we learn from it. I'll also tackle some of the false teaching of Bart Ehrman about the gospel of Mark. Here's the playlist for the whole Mark series (videos added weekly) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRM
May 16, 2019 · 2 hr 4 min
A Bunch Of Reasons Christianity Is True: special guest Jonathan McLatchie
Most people don't realize that there are lot of good reasons to think Christianity is true. This video is meant to introduce you to a bunch of them and to help you get thinking about something called "the cumulative case for Christianity". Check the rest of this description for links to further resources you can use to learn to better master these arguments. Jonathan McLatchie's links - YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr6nvYFyoCk5DsRgYRrhC_g and his web site http://Apologetics-
May 14, 2019 · 1 hr 11 min
The Law of Moses, the Gentiles and Jesus: Hebrew Roots part 2
This may be the most important passage to those who say that all followers of Jesus should be obeying the Law of Moses (sometimes called the Hebrew Roots movement). To be honest, I really can understand why they interpret it that way, even though I disagree. This video will analyze Matthew 5:17-19 and Matthew 28:20 as they relate to the Hebrew Roots teaching as well as looking at some other often misunderstood things about the Law of Moses. Next week I will pick up where I've left off this week
May 9, 2019 · 28 min
Stressed Out? Biblical Help That's NOT a Cliche
I (Mike Winger) recently had the honor of teaching and leading communion in at my fellowship. As I prepared I thought that the Lord was leading me to teach on the topic of handling terrible stresses and heart breaking worries in a biblical way. This isn't just a self-help study for those who feel stressed by non-issues. This is biblical help for those who are worried to death or feeling totally overwhelmed by the anxieties and stresses they are facing in their lives. I pray that the truth of the
May 7, 2019 · 1 hr 5 min
Mike Winger LIVE Q&A on Theology, Apologetics and the Christian Life
Open this description to see time stamps (or look at the first comment below). I'll get to as many of your questions as I can today. As always I won't pretend to have all the answers but will try to share what I can that may be helpful and will do so from a place of trusting Christ and letting the Bible be the authority that it is. Interested in ordering one of the new BibleThinker mugs? Here's the link (for shipping outside the continental US you can message them at this web site and work it
May 5, 2019 · 56 min
John the Baptizer: The Mark Series Part 2 (1:1-8)
Have you ever really thought about John the Baptist? This is part 2 in the Mark series covering Mark 1:1-8. This 4 dimensional study through the Gospel of Mark is looking for 1- contextual/historical analysis 2- theological insights 3- genuine application of biblical truth 4- apologetics related insights Check out the whole Mark playlist (new videos weekly) here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF If you want to support my work and help me continue making
Apr 30, 2019 · 57 min
Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence? Nah.
Examining the slogan "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence". It may seem simple and true when you first hear it but when you really think it through it's full of problems. In reality this slogan is often used to keep people from following evidence to things they simply don't want to believe in or things that they don't already believe in. This video will be an attempt to thoughtfully work through this issue in the hopes that it will help people to avoid the subjective confirmation
Apr 28, 2019 · 52 min
Who Wrote Mark's Gospel? Part 1 of the new Mark series
This is part 1 of a new series in the gospel of Mark. Today we look at evidence that Mark really is the author of the Gospel of Mark and that Peter and other named eyewitnesses were sources of the information in it. I'll generally be uploading one new video each week. Special thanks to Richard Bauckham and Tim McGrew whose work was really helpful in preparing for this teaching. HERE is the playlist for every video in the series (new ones added as they come out) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Apr 24, 2019 · 2 hr 1 min
Debate Review! Mike Winger vs Matt Dillahunty on the Resurrection
At the end of a long day when I was abnormally busy, and cutting back on my coffee intake, I did a 2 hour debate review video. Haha. I may be a bit tired but I think the content here is valuable and I'm looking forward to getting some feedback on it. Here are the timestamps (though I strongly recommend you watch this whole video) 8:00 Matt's flawed treatment of history 8:55 "Claims not evidence" 17:43 How history actually works 21:01 How a cumulative case works 25:48 Matt vs history and histori
Apr 23, 2019 · 1 hr 1 min
The State of Youth Today and How to Disciple Them (Dr. Sean McDowell)
Special Guest Dr. Sean McDowell gives us help on reaching youth. The book is called "So The Next Generation Will Know" and can ordered here https://amzn.to/2Uvl0Pn (May 1st 2019 is the release date and this is an affiliate link) These tips should help parents, educators and ministers in effectively discipling youth so that they can have and hold a strong Christian faith.
Apr 9, 2019 · 53 min
Why We Can't Agree on What Faith Is and What We Can Learn From It.
Based on results from a recent poll on the definition of faith we can see that Christians and non-Christians seem to have opposing views of the word "faith". Here's what I think has caused this divide and what I think we can learn from it. Here's the original poll on Twitter https://twitter.com/MikeWingerii/status/1111422821396156418 Here are the graphs developed from the poll https://twitter.com/MikeWingerii/status/1111857443980500992 Here’s my debate with Matt Dillahunty https://youtu.be/Z2
Apr 2, 2019 · 1 hr 6 min
Were They Really Persecuted for Saying Jesus Rose?
If we show that the eye-witnesses to the resurrection also endured great suffering as a result of their claims then we have good reason to think that they were being sincere. They really did believe they saw Jesus after He had risen from the grave and this made them willing to suffer and even die for Jesus.
Mar 27, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
20 Arguments against the existence of God
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96Nl_XJhQEgRshQs5R8PikeRX3andH2K In this playlist, three Christian YouTubers (Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity, Mike Winger, and Jon McCray of Whaddo You Meme) respond to the "Atheist Voice" and his "20 Short Arguments Against God."
Mar 26, 2019 · 53 min
A Manual for Creating ATHEISTS!
The book "A Manual for Creating Atheists" has sparked an entire movement of atheists with a special set of tools which are supposed to help people restore their "sense of wonder". But I'm wondering if this continual misrepresentation of facts and reason is actually brainwashing the very people it purports to help. If you are into "Street Epistemology" then I hope you will watch and consider the following. I've spent many hours interacting with people who use some form of Street Epistemology (Pin
Mar 24, 2019 · 58 min
Philemon Explained
The 1 chapter book of Philemon is about a runaway slave (Onesimus) being sent back to his master by the suggestion of Paul the Apostle. While some would want to mine this little book for attacks on the Christian worldview it's actually very profound in what it teaches us about Christian brotherhood and loving others not by compulsion but from the inside out. This study will also get into how Paul's appeals on the behalf of Onesimus are much like Jesus' appeals on our behalf to love and forgive o
Mar 19, 2019 · 56 min
Here's What Paul Knew About Jesus
What Paul the Apostle knew about Jesus is important if for no other reason than the dismantle poor arguments against the resurrection of Christ. This is a systematic look at what historical details Paul had about Jesus so that we can rule out the idea that Paul didn't know of a historical Jesus or that Paul was merely making things up as he went along. Link to our playlist answering objections to God's existence. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96Nl_XJhQEgRshQs5R8PikeRX3andH2K Evidence