Man, I just love this guy. He's such a solid teacher. I can not express how often God has blessed me through Mike's teaching, a modern day Lewis.

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

A modern day CS Lewis? Seriously? Mike is so wrong in this teaching (can't comment on any other teachings). I am a Catholic Christian and I can tell you that he totally misrepresents what we believe and practice.

@jonpeterman6115

Жыл бұрын

Catholics are not Christians Lewis was a Catholic

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

@Thomas B🏳️‍🌈⃠ Hi Thomas. You are probably correct, that many Catholics have not read the Catholic Catechism. I personally use it mainly as a reference book, and sometimes for inspiration. Do you think we should be reading it from cover to cover and maybe memorising it?

@JESUSGreatrThan_all_LsThnJESUS

Жыл бұрын

​@@PapaJoeWalsh My friend Catholics need to leave the Catholic church. I wish, which it's up to the Father, I'm alive and will be used to lead others to Jesus by my good actions empowered by the Holy Spirit through the wisdom i got from the holy Bible in Jesus name!

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasb282 Hi. I'm not sure what your point is, and also, how could you possibly know how many, out of 1.3 billion Catholics have or have not read the Catholic Catechism? Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Let me ask you how many Protestants you calculate have read the Westminister Confession, or Luther°s 95 theses? Please don't use silly statements just to be condescending to a large mass of fellow human beings, who are your brothers and sisters in Christ.

For some reason some believe that being a Christian is just getting along with everybody no matter what. That's not true. Thank you for pointing out that we should detach from and avoid certain people and not feel guilty about it or apologize for it.

@jackjones3657

5 жыл бұрын

bethelshiloh This is very true. Henry Cloud's book "Boundaries" underlines the idea that we are called to disengage from toxicity in others. God Himself establishes boundaries between the sinful and fallen nature of man and Himself.

@0megalpha

4 жыл бұрын

A fair point. But we must strike a balance between avoidance of toxic people and circumstances, and falling into the trap of shunning people. Everyone needs to hear and see the gospel in action. Sola scriptura.

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bethelshiloh. I don't think Mike is correct in this. He is promoting division. We may not have to get on with everybody, but we are commanded to love everybody, not avoid them. ONce again, a single piece of scripture is taken out of the context of the whole scripture. Remember what Jesus said about what matters and what the most important commandment is: Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and strength, and love your neighbour as yourself. That doesn't leave a lot of room for separation!

@tomr6955

4 жыл бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh I tend to agree. The way I see it there is more than enough division between Christians and other Christians and non Christians

@sharoncrawford3042

4 жыл бұрын

Ther is alot of confusion in the churches and the world about what TRUE christianity is. Thanks to all the false preachers and teachers and pastors out there today. Satan has so many people misled. But if they dont read the Bible, what can you expect? The thing about Joel Osteen is that he gives pep talks and does not even teach the Bible.

We need more teachers in the church like you Pastor Mike. Thank you for your faithfulness to Christ and the Word of the Living God.

@NewCreationInChrist896

Жыл бұрын

Be one.

As a reformed person, I really appreciate Mike’s videos and his defense of classic, orthodox, Christian doctrine. Even though I disagree with him on Calvinism, on the vast majority of everything else I whole heartedly agree. Mike seems to do his utmost to make his determinations solely from scripture and doesn’t water it down or massage it to fit a particular view. Sola Scriptura! Keep up the great work brother!

@PapaJoeWalsh

3 ай бұрын

Hi. If you disagree with Mike on Calvinism, do you therefore not see him as a true Christian?

@rtrimflyer

3 ай бұрын

Yes! No "I believe that God is telling me _________."

Brother you are so down the middle of The Way, I rock with it. Don’t ever stray, your teaching is a true blessing to the Body of Christ. 🙏🏽 ❤️

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

Hi. You say that Mike's teaching is a true blessing to the Body of Christ. Catholics are a large part of the Body of Christ and his teaching are certainly not a blessing to me as a Catholic. His talk demonstrates serious misunderstandings and misrepresentations of what the Church teaches. If he was correct, then all Catholics would just go, "Yep, that's what we believe!" Why do Catholics get so frustrated with the standard criticisms from people like Mike? Because he is fundamentally wrong! It would be like being criticised by an atheist about Christian doctrine and saying, "No, no - that's not what we believe!" But Christians wouldn't dream of doing that; instead they would say, "Yes, like it or lump it, that is what we believe." No Catholic has every said to anyone like Mike that he is right. Why do you think that is?

@shadowlandstudios86

Жыл бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh It sounds like you are being convicted by Mike Winger’s teachings. Maybe you should consider what he is teaching instead of feeling attacked.

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

@@shadowlandstudios86 Hi. The reason that I am feeling attacked is that I am being attacked, or rather being misrepresented. I have no problem with anyone disagreeing with Catholic teaching, it is when they say that Catholics believe or teach one thing, when it is in fact not that at all. Out of context; partial truths; ancient documents; mockery; condescension - these are the tools used by Mike. I don't know how you can interpret me being convicted by Mike's teaching by anything I said. Usually a person is convicted when someone is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ - he isn't doing that in the video. You are also completely ignoring and not addressing any of the points I made but instead making your own judgements of me.

@randallcottrell2353

Жыл бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh Catholicism replaced the seven day with the first day. They're the oldest Church and follow Constantine the emperor of Rome instead of the Bible.

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

@@randallcottrell2353 Hi Randall. The early Church celebrated the resurrection of the Lord on Sunday, the first day of the Jewish week. This allowed Jews to continue observing the requirements of the Sabbath Friday/Saturday. Not sure what you mean about following Constantine.... He became a Christian, which was really good news as the persecution of Christians ceased. It also allowed the Gospel to travel throughout the known world with much great ease, which it did praise God! Otherwise you and I may never have heard the Good News. Later of course, the Church and state got merged with some disastrous consequences, although the Church founded by Jesus continued by the Grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

16:48 "Modern liberal Christian pastors everywhere would complain that he wasn't acting like Jesus." Very true.

@eugenesanders3094

3 жыл бұрын

I wish Mike would address the specific false prophets of the Trump Cult with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Johnny Enlow, Hank Kunneman, Kat Kerr, etc. All false prophets by biblical definition.

@paulrobinson9318

3 жыл бұрын

+@@eugenesanders3094 YOU really are ignorant of the issue, are you not? "I wish Mike would address the specific false prophets of the Trump Cult with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Johnny Enlow, Hank Kunneman, Kat Kerr, etc. All false prophets by biblical definition." NOT in the SLIGHTEST - FIRST you have NO clue what t het BIBLE degfinition is. SECOND - Isaiah and Jonah and John the Baptist all has spectacular failures - it AIN'T over yet - the WORD of the Lord will NOT be mocked, even IF it is delayed. The fat lady hasn't sung yet - Give it 6 months and then you can crow. MAYBE!

@jair2454

2 жыл бұрын

@@eugenesanders3094 "Trump cult" that defines your ignorance! Are you happy with abortion, transgender, Democrats? I'm afraid you're not even Christian!

@eugenesanders3094

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulrobinson9318 Thanks for identifying yourself as a brainwashed victim of the Trump Cult of deception. Now I can pray for your deliverance from cult bondage. Jesus can save you from the demonic Trump Cult. President Biden is Trump's president now because he won the election by over 7 million votes. And no amount of already failed fake "prophecies" from the false prophets of the Trump Cult are going to change that fact.

@eugenesanders3094

2 жыл бұрын

@@jair2454 Who said anything about those issues you mentioned? One thing is clear...Donald Trump is a pathological liar and a sociopath. His cult followers have been deceived by his pseudo-christian cult of deception. Trump's demonic Big Lie about the election effectively radicalized a portion of his cult victims and turned them into domestic terrorists on Jan 6th. What they did on Jan 6th was antichrist & satanic to the core. Jesus can deliver you from your cult bondage to lies.

I am new to your channel. Online I follow teachers like John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, Voddie Baucham, Paul Washer, and the like. At first glance I judged you as perhaps being another young hipster type Bible critic. I want to sincerely apologize, I watched your video(on word of faith and new age with you and Melissa Dougherty) and you truly are an awesome, theologically sound teacher. Again, forgive my assumption. I've now watched a number of your videos, and will assuredly add you to the list of teachers/preachers I follow online. Your teachings are sound, doctrinally correct, relevant, and informative. Keep up the great work👍 May the Lord bless you for your service.

@PapaJoeWalsh

3 жыл бұрын

So, you now like Mike and follow him because he supports your particular view-point? That does not make it right for either of you. I am certain of his sincerity, but his statements about the Catholic people are simply wrong, inaccurate and out of context. Is there no-one in Evangelicalism (or at least on this site) that is prepared to recognise their brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church and to defend them with integrity?

@barbarahartley3460

2 жыл бұрын

john macarthur denies the power and importance of the blood

@LynnePriceStudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarahartley3460 yes, he does. Lordship Salvation is unbiblical.

@codymarkley8372

2 жыл бұрын

@@LynnePriceStudio living with the Lord as the Lord of your life is not lordship salvation. They are firmly grace to faith, even if they're calvinist.

@codymarkley8372

2 жыл бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh they can't defend them with integrity, because there is no integrity to defend in the issue. Catholics practice a pagan religion.

The hardest part for me was to come to terms with the fact that the churches are filled with non-Christians and phoney-Christians, as well as a few actual Christians. I realize we are all at unique growth levels but sad to say it's important to keep the radar on and trust GOD.

@dellahendrickson3353

6 жыл бұрын

Josie Smith exactly. I have friends that claim to be believers but don’t even want to hear about the Bible. One got affended when I mentioned reading the Bible and asked me not to speak of it any more and that was after she sent me a very long text about how to attract money. Suddenly, I got no friends.

@justjosie8963

6 жыл бұрын

Della Hendrickson i have a friend who is "Christian" but just don't talk to him about that God stuff.

@markpalka6382

6 жыл бұрын

Josie Smith and Della Hendrickson; as we well know, a bona fide Christian will desire, and welcome, knowing thoroughly the Word Of God (Psalm 119; Acts Of The Apostles, 17: 10-12 & 18: 24-28)! It is also good to study other such literature (such as "The Imitation Of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, and "The Cost Of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, both of which I recommend)!

@loveisneverasin9092

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Polka ...no one desires the Lord. When we see the Saviour's Glorious face, there is going to be astonishment at best. The Hymn writers got this experience wrong. It won't be a Happy time for most. Even in this life, if Truth would descend from Heaven...which most claim to want happen...we would be Flattened by it. Get Real.

@loveisneverasin9092

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Polka ...you are campaigning for the Pure Word of God to shine forth, because you assume you have a pretty good handle on it...and it is we Knuckle - walking, Mouth breathing Neanderthals out here that need to get serious. Knock it off. Just Knock it Off.

More practical, grounded teaching, which continues to make me think and want to get into the Word. I agree with the part about people who claim to love Jesus so much and yet teach falsehood. I've heard unstable teachers get a bye ball from others with the phrase, "they really love the Lord"; thanks Mike for clearing away the dross.

Truly grateful for teachers like you who aren’t afraid to speak up and help those of us who were being misled! God bless your ministry 🙌🏼

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica. I am interested in how this and similar videos from Pastor Mike can help "those of us who were being misled." Who are those people you are referring to, and how has this helped anyone, other than confirm people in their deeply held prejudices?

@Wisdom684

Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what teaching that Mike did in this vedio.? What benefit?

@metalheadisme8389

Жыл бұрын

His teaching is on resolving not to follow false teachers who would not respect the Gospel as the FINAL authority. Even if those teachers come with messages of unity on divisive issues, if that message is not biblically based or if it is adding something to the Gospel that is not there or contradictory, then that teacher is false. Sola scriptura- it doesn't mean we only follow the Scripture and have no traditions, but it does mean that the Scripture is the final authority. Scripture is the final test. False teachers can come with messages that feel great and are tempting to follow. Jessica is clearly thanking Mike for his tough teaching that when it comes to keeping with God's word there will be division and it's ok to embrace that.

@PapaJoeWalsh

11 ай бұрын

@@metalheadisme8389 Every official teaching taught by the Catholic Church is centred on Christ and His word in holy scripture.

Read the Bible for yourself and test ALL things with Scripture!!!

@dieselcowboy777

3 жыл бұрын

The catholic church never killed a single heretic.....the catholic church only killed the saints and many of them were non trinitarian saints

@paulrobinson9318

3 жыл бұрын

+@@dieselcowboy777 Again your ignorance shows. The Inquisition killed many Jews and Muslims pretending to be Christians - that was the POINT of the inquisition. Do you need me to point you to FACTS of HISTORY to destroy your comment? And yes, they DID kill some Saints along with them. AT other times the Catholic Church was quite accommodating of the saints and ignored them. Calvin on the other hand said IF you don't help me kill Catholics - I'll kill you. There is enough killing over Christianity to go around on BOTH sides - IF you were to be HONEST. WHICH you have NOT been in ANY post so far. YOU appear thoroughly brainwashed and cultified. "The catholic church never killed a single heretic.....the catholic church only killed the saints and many of them were" "non trinitarian saints" What has that to do with anything? The Trinity beliefs are NOT in any way related to being a Christian - HOW you explain the GODHEAD has NO bearing on being Born Again - OR the fact that it is UNEXPLAINABLE in human language. Again your ignorance of scripture is showing. The early church did NOT bother with the issue - there was a wide range of teaching from Modalist to Trinitarian right from the second century - they had opinions - NOT doctrine. Officially the Holy Spirit was NOT a person til the Council of Constantinople in in 386 AD. After that the Trinitarian position became the standard but NOT universally taught. Please attempt to apply some common sense and Biblical knowledge to your posts.

@learningtogrowinChrist

3 жыл бұрын

Hey someone I agree with!! Amen!!! 👍🙌

@highlighter609

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulrobinson9318 "Officially the Holy Spirit was not a person until 386AD". By your logic, does it mean that God never "officially" existed until moses wrote about him? I don't think I understand your logic here. Who do you think God is? If God declares something, it's "official" even if nobody ever heard him say it in the entire universe. He doesn't need your political power's affirmation to officially say or do anything.

@paulrobinson9318

3 жыл бұрын

+@@highlighter609 I'm NOT using m y logic to prove anything - I am teaching you FACTS about CHURCH history - you can accept it or reject it - it does NOT change the validity of my statement. "@Paul Robinson "Officially the Holy Spirit was not a person until 386AD"." That is a HISTORICAL fact - NOTHING to do with my OPINION or logic. " By your logic, does it mean that God never "officially" existed until moses wrote about him? " NOT only is that an absurd comment - is it does NOT follow from anything I have said. "I don't think I understand your logic here." I'm NOT presenting LOGIC but HISTORY. Official recognition and inclusion in CHURCH doctrine has NOTHING to do with the FACT that the HOLY Spirit is one of the three that said 'LET US' make man in OUR image in the beginning of Creation. " Who do you think God is? If God declares something, it's "official" even if nobody ever heard him say it in the entire universe. He doesn't need your political power's affirmation to officially say or do anything." I have NOT a clue what you are ranting about - do YOU? TRY a RATIONAL, intelligent, approach and we can talk. And IF you want to discuss anything I may have said you do NOT understand even though it is TRUE - try cut and paste to allow me to at least know what you are carrying on about.

Thank You for this teaching! I agree 100% As I grew up in Pentecostal Church I wasn't TAUGHT THE DOCTRINE. I was taught more about Bible Stories, Healing, Blessings, and Speaking in Tongues. Not saying those dont have a place. As a 48 year old who CRAVES The Word and PRAYS for a congregation that WILL teach the doctrine you have answered burning questions I have about discerning the wolves in sheep's clothing. I've been involved with Jehovah's Witness and i CLEARLY see the FALSE TEACHINGS, but i struggled with distancing myself from some really good women I've met. Although I've grown to love them, I LOVE JESUS CHRIST MORE! And through your teaching tonight, I see that I NEED to COMPLETELY turn from the smooth talking, overly nice, feel good message they represent. Their "opinion" can cause me to stumble down the road and I CAN NOT let anything or anyone effect my walk with My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

One point I love that you made in your sermon is how we get used to a certain style of teaching and that’s why we need to be careful. I’m so thankful after my parents escaped from New Age that we ended up in a Bible church where we were taught expository teaching from when I was in fifth grade all the way through high school. It has really kept me from getting involved in so many things that I could have, had they gone another route.

When I was at college there was a student bible study group. They came off as normal dedicated Christians, but when it came down to it they believed several wrong doctrines and false beliefs. I left after a fairly short time. But it was hard to see how many people were being led into weird things by that group.

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Can I ask if you would say that the members of the student bible study group were Christians? Were they saved and were they good disciples of Jesus?

How can you not love Mike, his messages and his delivery ?

@PapaJoeWalsh

11 ай бұрын

Because he is misleading people in what he says. I don't care how good a person he otherwise is, he is gravely mistaken in his conclusions from start to finish.

@rhema3043

Ай бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh excuse me sir.. but i noticed that you are commenting under every little thing trying to find problems and issues. i understand that you feel misrepresented but it seems like you’re fishing for arguments. please refrain from watching these videos if it makes you feel some type of way.. thanks.

@PapaJoeWalsh

Ай бұрын

@@rhema3043 Hi. I watched this video because I was interested in what the pastor had to say. I commented on it because the objections he sites are misrepresentations of what Catholics believe ; how could I in all conscience just ignore that, especially for the sake of my Protestant brothers and sisters who are being so misled. Thank you for your advice. Joe

@PapaJoeWalsh

Ай бұрын

@@rhema3043 PS. Just to be clear. I have no problem with people disagreeing with some Catholic doctrine - I disagree with some Protestant doctrine. My problem is twofold : 1. When Catholic doctrine is misrepresented or mistaken or misunderstood. 2. When the Catholic people, as a result of misunderstanding doctrine, are related to as non - Christian rather than precious brothers and sisters in the Lord.

I LOVE how consistent you are thank you for teaching me more.

When “pastors” claim to expose false teachings and then refuse to name names they are failing the word of God. Thank you for this.

@Willem522

3 жыл бұрын

There are too many false teachers to name, I live in South Africa I can only name 15 false ministries. I think he can do 500. Pastors that do grave soaking 1. Benny Hinn 2. Bethal church Prosperity teaching 1. Kenneth Copeland(that mixes 2 peoples blood into a communiom cup with grape juice and then drink it). !?? I tell you Seeker friendly churches 1. Joel Osteen ministries 2. Elevation church Unfaithful pastors Hillsong church He said Creflo Dollar also close to the end.

@friarrodneyburnap4336

3 жыл бұрын

@@Willem522 But what happens if you are exposing a false teacher, but in reality you're the one that is the faults teacher, most men think they're right in their own opinions of themselves. . . I've seen many unqualified men, tried to tell the world why somebody else is wrong... Even using the Bible to do it... When in reality they're the ones that are wrong biblically . . .

@melindamercier6811

3 жыл бұрын

Friar Rodney Burnap Not sure what your point is here. It does happen, and it should be handled biblically. Usually false teachers are wrongly naming names because they’ve been called out for their own heretical doctrines and theology. The whole reason they have followers is because they are so good at twisting Scripture for their selfish purposes. And though some most likely know they preach a false gospel, many have sold the lies for so long that they’ve deceived themselves and believe they are right. So it happens all the time. The point is for the congregation (or the Church) to hold these people in leadership accountable to the truth of Scripture and the gospel of Christ by actually reading the Bible for themselves, not just the bits spoon-fed to them.

@Odo-so8pj

3 жыл бұрын

He named one. We all know that one though 😅 you'll find most genuine people will have a list but dare not speak it.

@eugenesanders3094

3 жыл бұрын

I wish Mike would address the specific false prophets of the Trump Cult with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Johnny Enlow, Hank Kunneman, Kat Kerr, etc. All false prophets by biblical definition.

...a little leaven leavens the whole batch. Pure doctrine is essential & vital.

I do appreciate your balanced approach to Scriptures and discernment. Yes, division from false doctrine is good . Yes, NAR is heresy. It is very easy for me as an Eastern Orthodox Christian to know what to ignore and what can be safely embraced as approaches to the interpretation of the Scriptures. After over 30 years of being tossed about by constant new teaching and ever-changing approaches to “doing church” in Evangelicalism and Pentecostalism and not finding a truly coherent paradigm for the interpretation of the Scriptures and Christian history, I finally found the rock of Christ solidly beneath my feet in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Ephesians 4:2: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love"

@henriklarsson5221

4 жыл бұрын

Ephesians 5 "1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be NOT ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have NO fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Thank you for this lesson. Very helpful. This was a Mike Winger binge night. 1st was 8 Reasons God wants you to go to Church. Then this one. It was very helpful. So thankful for Church being open. Been going in person since October 2020. Was missing Bible study until last week. I hate driving at night but it’s so worth it to be there with other believers. Thanks for these videos. 💕✝️

That was the best 50 minutes I've spent so far this morning!!! Thank you pastor!!!!! God bless you!!!!!!

I’m thankful for men like you mike. Thank you for what you do for the kingdom.

@sourmilkministries9445

4 жыл бұрын

What Mike does "for the kingdom" is to teach it that it's now somehow acceptable to commit what the Scriptures call *EVIL* (profaning the Sabbath) and *ABOMINATIONS* (eating the flesh of pigs, etc.). And, that's nothing to be thankful about...

@Airel17

4 жыл бұрын

Sour Milk Ministries I think you’re on the wrong video.

@sourmilkministries9445

4 жыл бұрын

@@Airel17 How so? Are you suggesting that Mike does not teach people that it's acceptable to profane the Sabbath, and to eat the flesh of pigs? You shall know them by their fruit - and Mike's fruit is rotten. I can not sit idly by and say nothing when I see people being deceived; and much less, when I see them praising their deceiver.

@Airel17

4 жыл бұрын

Sour Milk Ministries your correct Leviticus 11:7-8; Deuteronomy 14:8; Isaiah 52:11, 65:4 and 66:17; and Ezekiel 4:14 and 44:31 in the Old Testament. but what about Mark 7:15-20; I didn’t hear him say anything about these things you talk about in this video. Unless I’m missing something? If so point me in the direction to see where he’s teaching these things. I’m new to watching his videos and he seems to stay on scripture does he not? I don’t agree with all his interpretations but you don’t throw the baby out with the bath water either. I follow what’s from scripture. If there’s something in particular that you’re talking about enlighten me. God be with you.

@sourmilkministries9445

4 жыл бұрын

@@Airel17 > Mike was praised in general, for what he does for the Kingdom. And, as such, my reply to that was also in general, and not necessarily to anything he said in this particular video. > Mark 7 must be kept in context. And, that context is not about the dietary Laws; but rather, the Messiah was specifically addressing the man-made practice of the pharisee's which required people to preform a "song and dance" hand washing ritual before eating. This same story is repeated in Matthew - which clearly restates that the issue being spoken about is eating with unwashed hands. *_Matthew _**_15:20_**_ NKJV These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man."_* > No, Mike does NOT "stay on Scripture". As I've already indicated, like 99.9% of all pastors in Christendom, Mike teaches that it's okay to disregard the Sabbath, as well as the dietary Laws - which the Scriptures call EVIL, and an ABOMINATION, respectively.

I just came across your channel today and have already ferreted out your podcast and listened for 3 hours. I really appreciate your ministry. You teach on a lot of things I’ve been studying but go deeper than I’ve been yet. Many thanks for your energies!

Thank you for your gift of teaching and for pointing us to the Word of God. You make me jealous to know the Bible more and to live for Christ better. Keep it up!

Great teaching. It blessed me very much and although it’s two years after your original post, it was exactly what I needed today. Thank you Pastor Mike for your obedience to teach the Word, focusing on clarity. God bless you and your ministry and continue to give you wisdom as you serve Him faithfully.

Great teaching! I have a friend whose home church is Bethel. I went to a 4th of July party at their house where several of her friends from Bethel were there. She asked me to share my testimony with them (it’s pretty radical). As I was sharing with them, they were flattering me. At first it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but then I immediately felt yucky because it was elevating me over God. It saddens my heart how off base and intrusive their teachings are.

Thank you: the apostle Paul named names: Hymanaeus Alexander and Philetus in First Tim 1:20 , and Second Tim 2:17. May God continue to bless your ministry

Mike, you carry the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Great message, in all ways. Thank you

My answer after backsliding badly nearly dying and literally being in the darkness that is eternal and seeing the faces of those who had rejected Jesus at the point of death Trust jesus the living Word of God Obey the Holy Spirit at all times And PRAISE no matter what the circumstance Stand form in Christ alone No man only the living God

@deborahgonzalezknight168

4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean you saw people have a chance at the point of death.?

@delmaketzschau5088

4 жыл бұрын

@@deborahgonzalezknight168 no i saw the faces of those who had Rejected christ at the point of death and they were horrified at their destination of eternal damnation I could easily have been one of them if i kept up my life of rejecting the call to repent

@deborahgonzalezknight168

4 жыл бұрын

@@delmaketzschau5088 Eeek

@sunshinegirl1967

4 жыл бұрын

@@delmaketzschau5088 And this is where I think Calvinism does more harm than good, For one, they might say you backslid because you were never born again, and then they would falsely believe that you weren't elect anyway so they wouldn't even pray for you to repent.

@delmaketzschau5088

4 жыл бұрын

@@sunshinegirl1967 yes i was saved and filled with the Holy Spirit but i chose to try to do what I wanted CONTRARY to the word of God The HolySpirit kept flashing like red lights saying STOP but i chose to NOT LISTEN until i was forced to stop and turn back to Jesus Christ He truely is long suffering and extremely merciful Thank you Jesus His love endures forever amen

asked Jesus into my life in1975 , have loved gods word ever since, spent most of the time teaching the Bible , sharing its truths , in seeing the decay of the truth in the media today , breaks my heart , I have been listening to Mike for quite a long time now, so much a man about Gods truth , such a pure heart as he shares with the blessing of the Holy Spirit, so refreshing, if you are young in the Lord, or just lost with all the non-sense around today , you won't go wrong as GOD speaks through Mike , may our lord guard you heart and mind . P Steve

It is so refreshing to listen to the Gospel being taught solely from scripture. Grace alone . As a lifelong WELS Lutheran this is our foundation. So many churches have strayed from the truth, which is puzzling because the Bible is crystal clear about Grace and Grace alone. I really enjoy your video's along with Allen Parr . Both of you teach the truth. Thank you for putting it out there and I pray that by your messages that people will listen and study the word of God for themselves and have their eyes and ears opened and ignore so many of the false teachers that have flooded the media and have corrupted God''s pure and unerring Word. Bless you!

Awesome teaching. Love the truth represented. We need to come together as a body of people who exchange understandings that empower us with the word in truth.

Tom in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan is really blessed by this teaching.

I have learned so much from listening to your messages. All glory to God for gifting you with the ability to spread the word truthfully.

It aggrevates me so when Christians use the “judge not lest you be judged” to validate the idea that we are not suppose to call out false teachers. Yes we are!!! Thank you Pastor for marking who should be avoided.

I remember as a kid going to a particular church in our town, the pastor preached the gospel directly from the Bible. Everything was very Bible-based. I returned thirty years later, to find it was all about singing and socializing with very little depth to a very short sermon. A mile wide and an inch deep, so to speak.

@conartist267

5 жыл бұрын

some guy I have found after dating a couple of girls in the Charismatic Movement, they would dance, praise, and wave their arms around for a couple of hours and could turn around and bite your head off. They like to dance and feel the music and speak in tongues but they won’t be changed on the inside by the Holy Spirit.

@ketchupking9972

4 жыл бұрын

Modern church is influenced by beta males and women, they promote homosexuality and excuse their own whoredom under the guise of "forgiveness". They turned Christianity into a fluffy mess, men don't want to marry non-virgins (though some weaker men may settle as they age). It's all just a fun club now.

@delmaketzschau5088

4 жыл бұрын

I went back to the salvation army after 50 yrs and they have died a spiritual death No holy spirit allowed Its sad but some of the pentecostals are holding hands with satan and gaining popularity

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

@@conartist267 Hi Con. The issues you raise are actually very complex and deserve addressing. Are you saying that everyone who raises their hands in worship are hypocrites? Do you not believe that the Lord gives His people the Holy Spirit and the gifts of that Spirit? I suggest you do not mock the working of the Spirit of God as Jesus was very harsh on people who did exactly that. Also, the right way to handle hypocritical brothers and sisters is to speak to them in love directly and not to post your criticisms on sites like this. Lets do things the Lord's way and not ours.

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

@@delmaketzschau5088 Hi Delma. Are you really saying that everyone in the Salvation Army are not Christians but Satan worshippers?

Thank you for this teaching.

Thank you, Mike. May God bless you and continue to give you courage as you stand firm in the Faith.

Thanks Mike for personally blessing me with this teaching. Much to consider.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Full of wisdom and discernment. This is so important for Christians to really get into the Word and not just read but study so that they can stand firm on sound doctrine and be able to test the spirits and keep an eye out for the wolves in sheep's clothing. Thank you Mike. May God continue to bless you and your ministry!

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Can I suggest you ask your Catholic Christian friends what they think of this teaching? I assure you, you will not get a single person accepting that any of this is a good representation of what Catholic Christians actually believe. And people wonder why Catholics get so frustrated and angry with pastors like this who should know better.

Mike, There are some good teachers out there, and now I'm glad to see a 'new guy' on this scene. I've listened to a few of your messages, and you've given me a few good insights that I have not seen before- it's a beautiful thing-- keep it up, keep the faithfulness to His Word, and STAY on your knees in prayer, always my brother, daily. And, OH!- how we, the people, can use a teacher who is obedient and faithful and continually in prayer.

I'm just glad I watched Mikes videos before any of the other guys. Truly you have been a blessing. Thanks Mike and God bless = )

I appreciate your ministry and how you provide these videos to us. Keep doing what you’re doing! God bless!

I wish I could find a place where I live that teaches the true gospel it is almost impossible now! This teaching is refreshing, THANK YOU, I LOVE THE PURE GOSPEL!!!

@aprilstark8887

4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. May the Lord guide us in the right direction.

@lindyellinger920

4 жыл бұрын

@@aprilstark8887 Amen, personally I think it's going to come down to house churches like in was in the book of Acts, the organized church has been so infiltrated with Freemasonry which has corrupted the true gospel, I do believe The Lord will put some true believers in our lives it comes down to being patient and waiting on Him, His timing is always right, we just need to keep praying on the subject, I'll pray for you and you pray for me!!! Thanks April, God bless you!!!

@Aaronmilo122

4 жыл бұрын

You can in the Catolic one true church

@aprilstark8887

4 жыл бұрын

@@lindyellinger920 It may come down to that, but even then they must be carefully checked out. One of the things I have found I need to be wary of is "pastors" who aren't accountable to anyone but themselves.

@lindyellinger920

4 жыл бұрын

@@aprilstark8887 well if the true gospel is being preached that's important, as far as the pastor's they are all accountable to Christ whether they think about it or not, we all will give an accounting of what we have done in the body here on Earth, I am sure that God will give us decernment in the case of pastor's! God has given me decernment so far and I trust He will continue, I hope you and I find a gathering of those who love the true gospel, God bless you April, I hope all is well with you this day!!!

AMEN AMEN, you took all those words out of my mouth, i have repeadetly preached this same things to many many catholics and they donnot budge with the traditions of the church is as good as doctrine, and i always tell them your man made traditions will not judge you in the end but the word of God John 12:48 King James Bible He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. God bless you pastor

@24-713

4 жыл бұрын

You said "many many" and "won't budge". There is a reason for this. You see, the New Testament had become a sacrament before it became a document, according to the document. In other words, at the last Supper, Jesus said "Do this in memory of me" he didn't say write this in memory of me but DO. This is what the church father's have been doing ever since. Doing. The Eucharist is what is being referred to, the handed down tradition which became a tradition before the new Testament was even written. Jesus said "DO"!

Brother Mike, thanks for your thoughtful presentation. "Utter clarity", yes, I see that you strive for that.

Thank you for this teaching. There was a lot of useful information that was from the Bible, which is definitely the way to go.

Hey Mike, I had seen your video pop-up in my feed but i was hesitant to click because I am not huge fan of discernment ministries because a lot of them go out the deep end (as you mentioned in the message). I finally clicked at the Brian Houston video ( needs to be put up again) and i absolutely loved the way you unpacked the concern with with the Hillsong movement. I hold to reformed theology but I am glad to find someone solid outside of the typical reformed camp guys. I am looking forward to your message on SOLA SCRIPTURA. keep up the faithful work for the Lord. God bless you

Thank you Mr Winger for highlighting these wolves in sheep’s clothings. It is particularly important for those of us who seek the truth but unfortunately due to ignorance of God’s Word, may be innocently and naively following these “preachers” .

Thank you so much. This is very enlightening. Thank you fir not being afraid to speak the truth and for listing those who need to be avoided.

“Utter clarity” BRILLIANT!

This was an excellent, logical teacher founded solidly on the word of God. Thank you.

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry David, I think you are wrong. Because Mike uses a lot of scripture to back up his inaccurate statements does not establish them as truth. He has taken half-truths and twisted them into something horrible and unrecognisable by any Catholic. All of which I am sure he is doing because that is what he was taught also.

Thank you for teaching us much needed doctrine and truth. As the days grow darker and more evil, we need this so much more. So thank you!!

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

He's not teaching truth Feathers. He is so wrong is what he says and how he says it about Catholic Christians.

@feathers34

Жыл бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh i dont believe that Catholicism is Christian. Its a whole different doctrine, and like Paul said, if anyone comes preaching another doctrine, dont listen to them. Catholicism teaches another doctrine than the Bible. I believe the Bible.

Excellent thank you. Very helpful for what is happening in my mother’s church right now

Thank you Mark for teaching the truth🙏 God has raised you for a time such as this, those that read the bibles will be able to hear and repent.

This is really great. As an author, having been preparing for what may be a public ministry, of all the teachers I've listened to, yours is the most balanced. I've learned from good teachers, false teachers, and balanced one, like you. There are so many out there pointing fingers at emergent church, while, some are a bit out there, some still teach the Gospel and the Word of GOD, properly. Like you said, it has to be solid doctrine, or the essential doctrines, regardless of whether the preacher has a big house or not. His big house is none of our business, whether we agree or not. Calling out a preacher with a big house is being divisive. I am guilty of all those sins, and am learning good balance.

@bellalugosi5853

4 жыл бұрын

Kristina L Allen I think for pastors to live extravagant lifestyles is the congregation’s business, and I wouldn’t follow one who did. None of the Apostles lived extravagantly, nor did Christ. It’s about more than just a big house. All too often, these same pastors are not good stewards in other areas as well.

@loveisneverasin9092

4 жыл бұрын

Yes...Daniel lived in a Palace.. It didn't hurt his spirituality or message.

@Jinkypigs

3 жыл бұрын

indeed, if he is NOT spreading prosperity gospel and "name it and claim it" Word of faith gospel to enrich himself. And Kenneth Copeland, Joel Osteen, Joseph Prince, Paula White, Todd White and more are certainly NOT like Daniel. Rather the opposite. Calling them out for preaching a false gospel AND enriching themselves are duties of all preachers. And Christians. For these are the ones who put a stumbling block in front of the feet of our fellow brothers and we cannot pretend that we did not see that.

This is excellent! Thanks brother!

Acts 17:11 - great stuff! Thanks so much for teaching truth, Mike. God bless you -

Pastor Mike, you are right, right, right!! God bless you and protect you.🙏🙏🙏🌈🌈🌈

Jesus said my sheep know my voice. It's my responsibility to make sure I do. Thankyou Pastor Mike, your teachings really help me, may our Lord continue to Bless your work for the Body of Christ. ✝️🙏💟

Let the wheat grow with the tares. God will separate in the end but He also tells us "come ye from among them and be ye holy" There must be a distinction between the true worshipers and the false ones.

Thank you Ps Mike for your ministry! So relevant 4 years on when end times prophecies are being fulfilled. I came out of a church which embraced false teachers, to one where the word is taught verse by verse. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:11‭-‬14 NKJV

Hey Mike, Thanks for the helpful teaching. It confirms quite a few things about the church i go to and it's current standing. Bless ya heaps.

So thankful Chelsea from “Jesus is Truth” mentioned your ministry on her most recent video, I’m really enjoying your teaching! Thank you!

So glad I found you !!

Thank you for having the courage to name some names Pastor Mike.

@eugenesanders3094

3 жыл бұрын

I wish Mike would address the specific false prophets of the Trump Cult with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Johnny Enlow, Hank Kunneman, Kat Kerr, etc. All false prophets by biblical definition.

May GOD bless you man of God. I am so always very blessed by these teachings. My spirit and soul receive this so willingly, so easily, so freely. I am always blessed by your gift of teaching. I thank God for your life and for the gift which he has bestowed upon you. You are blessed to be a blessing! And what an awesome sacrifice you make in time spent studying. My respect to you dear man of honour. Thank you very much for diligently playing your part. The Lord will indeed greatly reward you in the due course of time. TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY AMEN AND AMEN AMEN HALLELUJAH

Very informative as usual and the odd chuckle is a nice break, but you sure seem to have a big to do list that you make for yourself. Keep up the great work Mike it is very much appreciated, Thanks from Canada

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Murray. I am sure Mike is well meaning and a man of faith, but when it comes to his pronouncements about Catholics it beggars belief. He states things that are either not true, were changed hundreds of years ago or are of no relevance. As a Christian Catholic you have no idea how frustrating it is to hear the same mis-information coming from pastors who should know better. I live in Northern Ireland and have been afflicted with this all my life. No matter how often I say, I do not worship Mary it is of no consequence. It is insane!! There seems to be a spiritual wall that Satan has erected for some Protestants thst prevents them from seeing the hearts of men ad He does. I will stop now although my heart breaks.

@williammarran5068

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Walsh you say you don't worship Mary but what does the official doctrine of the Catholic "church" say? The Lord Jesus never intended for any human to take His place in the church, like the Pope. Local churches appointed elders Who could faithfully teach the doctrine of the apostles and oversee their spiritual development. How far we have fallen. Come out of her, my brother

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

@@williammarran5068 Hi William. We do not worship Mary. The Church does not teach us to worship Mary. To do so is idolatry. Why, why, why will many non-Catholics accept this? One reason I believe is that if you accepted what Catholics said they ACTUALLY believed then you would have no choice but to accept the Catholic Church as the one established by Jesus. Why on earth would I come out of a God ordained fellowship of believers, blessed with all the riches of scripture, wisdom, sacraments and the unshakable centrality of our Lord Jesus Christ? You are missing out big time my friend.

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

@@williammarran5068 Hi William. Me again! Yes, that is correct, as a true Catholic I don't worship Mary. Any Catholic who does worship Mary or anything other that God is in error. Also, there are no official teachings (or unofficial!) of the Church that teach the worship of Mary. And why would there be? The Catholic Church is Jesus-centric and without Him and the worship of Him, none of the teachings of the Church would have any relevance or meaning. I am not a biblical scholar, but I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that the early Church taught the doctrine of the apostles. The first elders would have been taught and appointed by the Apostles and they in turn would have appointed new generations of bishops (elders) having passed on the gospel to them. Paul says to the Galatians in 1:8 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God's curse!" The only Gospel the Church is free to teach is the one given to it by Jesus through the apostles and passed to their spiritual offspring; and so it continues to this day unfettered by internal and external attacks and even grave internal sin and weakness. The Body of Christ is a human organism (and therefore fallen and full of sinners who sin) but established and sustained by the Spirit of God through all generations. The gates of hell cannot prevail against the Kingdom of God!

I laughed at 46:05 when he talked about Joel Osteen. When earlier in the presentation, he talked about false prophets using "smooth words and flattering speech", the first name that came to my mind was Joel Osteen. And I strongly suspect I am not the only one, the guy seems to be the incarnation of this sentence.

@PeterVenoitjr

4 жыл бұрын

Jean-Marc Pinaud absolutely a false teacher. Anyone who doesn’t readily confess that Jesus of Nazareth was the Word of God manifested/tabernacling in the flesh is antichrist. John exhorts is all to “test the spirits.” The spirit in a person is the source of the words and behavior, unfortunately false prophets are smooth like honey-like a seductive women. A liar and false teacher will eventually slip up and slide in damnable heresy. Are they preaching+practicing holiness and Righteousness? 1 John 3: “Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's[b] seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.” 1 John 4: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 5 They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error.” Another quick and easy test is as they say anything about the law being completely abolished. That by definition is “lawlessness.” If they had truly crucified the flesh, they’d know the Law is what convicted them to that death. We have to be crucified to the world and the world to us. Preaching about money, and comfort, and best life now is Satan’s way of cheating you out of the glory that comes through the shame and suffer on behalf of the truth!

@eugenesanders3094

3 жыл бұрын

I wish Mike would address the specific false prophets of the Trump Cult with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Johnny Enlow, Hank Kunneman, Kat Kerr, etc. All false prophets by biblical definition.

@paulrobinson9318

3 жыл бұрын

@@eugenesanders3094 Yo seem clueless about the NT office of a prophet or NT prophesy in general. Prophets even in the OT are NOT infallliable as the OT teaches plainly. But NT prophets were to have others with a recognized prophetic ministry JUDGE their prophesy. Sot of knocks your cultic and non-biblical concept into a cocked hat, no?

@eugenesanders3094

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulrobinson9318 The failed false prophecies of the Trump Cult "prophets" like Johnny Enlow and Kat Kerr and other charlatans expose them as false prophets by biblical definition. If you think they are true prophets, you have been deceived by the Trump Cult which is pseudo-christian to the core.

@Jinkypigs

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulrobinson9318 o really .. now you are saying that prophets in old testament do not need to be 100% accurate as the spoke person of God? Even though bible clearly states that they are false prophets if what they prophesied does not come through? What a deceptive liar you are. And then you claim that prophets in new testament is even more lax and different? What a deceiver. Bible made it clear that God is infallible and words that He speak through His prophets will come to pass. Fancy you trying to change the words in bible.

Thank you Mike, it's so easy to appeal to the extreme simplicity of man, being a good Shepard and navigating the narrow path of truth is something few can do.

It's refreshing to have a preacher with clarity out there. Keep it up, it's making a difference. God Bless.

@bridgefin

4 жыл бұрын

It would be better to listen to a preacher who would not have been kicked out of the early church for spreading false doctrines.

Man, you are spot on! Nicely done. Subscribed!

Thanks for your excellent teaching Mike. I especially liked what you said about the division created because of wrong teachings concerning homosexuality. My wife and I are seriously thinking about leaving our church because our pastor openly regards gay marriage as Biblical. We talked about the issue with him but he refuses to change his stance on the issue. So your message came exactly at the right moment. Many blessings from the Netherlands!

@sylviac.6778

4 жыл бұрын

God says "Run away "

@PapaJoeWalsh

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephan. Can I suggest you investigate the one Church who never deviates from the teachings of Christ?

@kevinschaefer3945

2 жыл бұрын

@@PapaJoeWalsh Do you believe in needing a "priest's" "absolution" to be forgiven by God or praying to the saints?

@PapaJoeWalsh

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinschaefer3945 Hi Kevin. Thanks for your questions. Before I answer them, can I ask what the purpose of your asking is? Are you interested in learning more of the spiritual benefits of being a Catholic? Or are you studying Catholicism as an academic? I will give you my personal understanding of both areas, although each of them is a very wide area in its own right, and to try to answer them in a few sentences will of course not do them justice. Q1. “Do you believe in needing a "priest's" "absolution" to be forgiven by God”. You are referring to the sacrament of reconciliation and, in my understanding, there are multiple aspects to this. Firstly, our sins are only dealt with by Jesus’ life death and resurrection. To be more precise, our sin is dealt with by His death as that is when the price was paid for our fallen, sinful nature. His resurrection is when He also overcame death itself. To be forgiven, we must be repentant and resolve to change our lives (metanoia) as best we can to avoid said sin. Now, Jesus gave the Church the authority in John 20:21-23 to forgive sins on His behalf. “Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” 22When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” Now, I am not going to dispute anything Jesus said. He said it, so I believe it, and I wouldn't dream of getting into a dispute with you about the meaning of these verses as they are plain and true. So, what happens in the sacrament of reconciliation is that the Lord uses the ordained priest as a representative of the Church and of Him, and the priest proclaims the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness over the sinner. It is very, very clear to all that it is the Lord who deals with sin and provides forgiveness for us. But, I hope that one day you will experience the sense of freedom when someone else proclaims your freedom, if you like, in an official way. Sometimes when we ask the Lord directly for forgiveness, which of course we do, we don’t feel forgiven, even when we are. But when you hear it clearly and unambiguously proclaimed over you then you are in no doubt and the Holy Spirit confirms it in your spirit. Wonderful!! I won’t get into what I understand, as a lay man, about how the Lord also restores us to good relationship with Him, the person we may have hurt and the Church. Restored relationships is a critical element of dealing with our sin. Q2. “or praying to the saints.” I presume you mean do I believe in praying to the saints. We need to define what Catholics mean by praying to the saints. We do not worship or adore saints as that would be idolatry. If we did then we would say that’s what we do, but we don’t so we don’t. Neither do we pray to the saints in the same way we pray to God. Nor are we communing with the dead, which is prohibited by scripture, and rightly so as that is a practice from the kingdom of darkness, and an entirely occult practice. What we do is, because we have union with all the saints, living and dead (the communion of saints/the Body of Christ), then through the power of the Holy Spirit we can ask the saints to intercede on our behalf, in EXACTLY the same way you would ask your friend to pray for you. That does not mean we are expecting any saint to answer prayer, any more than you can rely on your friend to provide the answers to prayer - only the Lord can do that. I have to say, that personally I very rarely if ever ask a saint to pray for me, unless it is on the very odd occasion included in a church service. But as a Catholic, I am not obliged in any way to pray to the saints, I just understand that I can if I so choose. Apologies for the long answer Kevin, but as I said, these are big areas to cover in a few sentences. I hope my comments have helped in some small way. Best regards, Joe

@PapaJoeWalsh

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinschaefer3945 Hi Kevin. I was thinking about your questions over the weekend, especially about the sacrament of reconciliation. One additional thing which I think is relevant is how in the early Church Christians confessed their sins publicly. Clearly, sin is not a personal event, between only God and me. It is also a communal thing as it affects the Body at least as much as it affects me. The Church would never have tolerated people who said, "Well, my sin is a private matter between God and me." Anyone who took that approach would have been ejected from the Church community. I hope this helps a bit more. Best regards, Joe

What a wonderful, informative message. Thank you. God Bless.

This pastor is awesome!

Thank you for your teaching posts on KZread. I enjoy the fact that you are not bitter or and judgemental; just using discernment which we are instructed to do " test all things".

What you said about Oprah was 100 percent correct. And you could have added even more evil to her plate.

@eugenesanders3094

3 жыл бұрын

I wish Mike would address the specific false prophets of the Trump Cult with their already failed fake "prophecies" about the election. Johnny Enlow, Hank Kunneman, Kat Kerr, etc. All false prophets by biblical definition.

Excellent teaching, thank you! Blessings

You're being loving! God bless you, my brother in Christ. :)

"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." ~ Jesus [John 14:15]

@ericsikma4764

4 жыл бұрын

Caution on John 14:15: Judaism will say to THAT one, "If you love Me, keep the Torah." It actually says, "If you love Me (Jesus), keep JESUS's commands. (Mark 1:15, John 14:6, John 19:30, and rest of entire New Testament. Out of those 613 rules in the Mosaic Law (first 5 books of the Old Testament plus the 10 Commandments were fulfilled by Jesus...not ABOLISHED but rather fulfilled. That's found in Matthew 5:17-18. Judaism rejects The Messiah and is why The Lord put that curse on Israel for their handing Jesus over to the Romans to be crucified. (See Matthew 27:25 for more information.) The nature of that curse can be found in Matthew 13:14-15, Mark 8:18, Romans 11:8 and at least 14 other Scripture cross-references. It's also why we have Jews and Messianic Jews today. That's similar to why the U.S. is referred to as "One nation under God" yet not everyone is saved. Romans 11:26 makes the comment that, "All Israel will be saved". That's in reference to ETHNIC Israel: The Lord will remember His Promise to Israel and tose who are still alive when the end arrives will accept The Messiah 100%.

@CeliaCavalli

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Sikma you mention Matthew 5:17-18 but what about the rest of the paragraph? “Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:19-20‬ ‭CSB‬‬ Which shows us direction and if you continue down it breaks down the commandments in simple terms for us to follow.

@dieselcowboy777

3 жыл бұрын

His new testament commandment s are obeying being water baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.....taking communion.....foot washing...preach the gospel in word and demonstration

@paulrobinson9318

3 жыл бұрын

+@@ericsikma4764 Acts 15 are the commands the Gentile church must keep - and NO others are commanded. As Jesus said - all the commands are rolled into Love the LORD, and your neighbor as yourself - NO other commands ere necessary IF you follow those.

@gregcunningham517

3 жыл бұрын

Actually John is still old testament Jesus ministry don't get caught up in works

Joel Osteen is the smooth, non-abrasive-the loving Gospel nothing is wrong with you- God loves you as you are and forgives you..he admonishes you and just is such a nice God: this is the Devils' way of constructing Therapeutic Deism..all it does is make you neutral about your sin, Gods wrath and your salvation, if you think all those nice things are the Gospel; Osteen, refuses to comply to the entire Gospel.- Osteen refuses to talk about a righteous God and Christs dying at Calvary for your unrighteousness. Osteen scares me every time I hear him boast about his life, his wealth; all with smooth and soothing deception! Satan is laughing at Osteen's congregation and the people who follow him as biblically sound.

@dietsch4633

4 жыл бұрын

Well he's demon possessed

@dustinneathery9492

4 жыл бұрын

What are you doing for the kingdom?

@kevinbrislawn5918

4 жыл бұрын

@@dustinneathery9492 I'm warning people about therapeutic deism which is not the gospel! that's what I'm doing. I'm working with kids failing in schools. I'm involved with church kids who need a real adult in their lives! that's what I do. your turn.

@dustinneathery9492

4 жыл бұрын

GStates whatever man. It’s just annoying to see people judge pastors and literally call them evil. I shouldn’t have even commented because it’s a waste of time arguing with people on the internet, let alone arguing with Christians about who’s more Christian 🤦🏼‍♂️

@kevinbrislawn5918

4 жыл бұрын

Calling out false teaching is biblical... Paul The apostle did it numerous times. Osteen wouldn't be able to get by him.

Good Job ! You explained that with Scripture and Thus Saith Thee Lord!

I needed this so much! Wish I would have found this video sooner. TYJ!

You should do a video, or maybe you already have, on the doctrines of the Bible. I love how you align with the Bible and I would love to align what I believe with it more as well by learning more about it.

Mr Winger, your pursuit of Biblical Truth is the most honest and loving I have ever seen. The Lord God is so clearly working through you it's not even funny. God Bless you brother.

Thank you so much, its really helpful and blessed by your teachings, God bless U Pastor mike, You re doing a great work..

Thanks again mike for a outstanding sermon.

Good preaching here Mike . I also enjoy Lenard Ravenhill .

Mike: Great teaching ! Augustine observed: "In Essentials, Unity. In Non-essentials Liberty, and in all things, Charity" (Love) Great advice 1500 years later...David in Texas

Great teachings brother. Glad to see bible thinker taking off and spreading the gospel.

Thank you for this. Good teaching.

Thank you brother! God bless you. This was a very well taught word.

It's absolutely heartbreaking what is happening in the church... Who then can we safely listen to.

@GodFearNman

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you!!!! Is Mike even good? I do think he is and love his teachings but who even knows these days. The Holy Spirit and the Bible is the best teacher! It is so easy to get caught up in todays sermons, there is just so much out there with the internet.

I agree with you sir, thank you for doing so.God Bless

Just now seeing this; love the poin about the “too strict “ people protecting extrabiblical teaching. You talked about putting them on top of the doctrine and shoving them into a drawer. I have always thought about it as building a fence around the principle. God said to honor the Sabbath, then someone put a fence around that, then another fence to keep me from getting too close to the original, then another fence around that, until now an Orthodox Jew won’t even flip a light switch! We have so many fences now in churches that we can’t find the doctrine. Or...we are so loose that we no longer care about the doctrinal truths in scripture. Someone invited me to her church this week who literally wanted to make sure that I knew that it’s the people that make a church great. All that to say Thank You for clear, Biblical teaching.

@awsomeman93

4 жыл бұрын

Churches can be houses of deceit and devils, too. It's important that we stay away from the "country club where the dues are a dollar a week" mentality, and treat the house of God as it was intended

Thank you Mike for being completely honest and Biblical! There are are still people out here that want Truth!

"real doctrine divides" this is why the word of God is described as a double edged sword. Unity at the cost of doctrine, means you're uniting around nothing. Nihilism has infected the body of Christ.

@its-krisann5094

6 жыл бұрын

Elwood M. Buel

@justjosie8963

6 жыл бұрын

Could't have said it better!

@henryv4222

5 жыл бұрын

You have just perfectly described the UN (United Nothing) 😉

@inmyopinion651

5 жыл бұрын

MONEY is the body of Christ biggest enemy. Some of these guys make so much money they become more like rockstars than Gospel preachers and soul savers.

@meligarrett9197

4 жыл бұрын

Elwood M. Buel Jesus said He came not to bring peace but a sword.

Thank you so much for this message. I had it to share when He needed me to. I'm sorry you've sat under this conviction for so long as well. That fight can be feel so lonely sometimes. But, now I know better how to pray for y'all. I'm typing through happy tears right now. Thank you again, Brother Mike. You're a cherished member of The Body of Christ. God bless and keep your family and home.

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

Hi Anna. This teaching of Mike's is full of misrepresentations of what Catholic Christians believe. I believe there are so many positive comments because is just confirming many Protestant brothers and sisters in their misunderstandings about Catholic teaching.

@marilissh

Жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Walsh, it had been about eight months since I had watched this video, so I did go back and rewatch it. I'm not a catholic; however, I am aware of the usual catholic/prodestant debate and I did hear several references to the catholic church and it's current pope. May I ask if you are catholic yourself?

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

@@marilissh Hi Anna. Yes, I am indeed a Catholic. You say you are not a Catholic; are you a Christian, and do you attend a particular denominational church?

@marilissh

Жыл бұрын

I am, Mr. Walsh. I've been a Baptist for 24 years, and so that I'm not misunderstood, I have no ill will toward my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ. I am, however, concerned about the apparent doctrinal abandonment under the last two Popes. Prodestants have always included Catholics as members of The Faith because The Gospel and it's Biblical doctrine united us in Christ. This is no longer the teaching the world is recieving from the Vatican. I am also aware that many Prodestant denominations have been attempting to blur the lines of Gospel-crucial scripture as well over the last 30 years. The Faith seems to be in the middle of a fight with itself right now. I'm just hoping our leaders remember what is important and stick to it through this so that we can remember how we are supposed to be a family in the first place. May I ask what you found misleading about Bro. Mike's message regarding Catholicism?

@PapaJoeWalsh

Жыл бұрын

@@marilissh Hi. I am delighted that you are a Christian Anna, and that you belong to a strong denomination like the Baptists. It is good to have the support and admonition of other members of the Body. I am also happy that you don’t have any ill will towards Catholics, nor do I against Protestants, regardless of denomination. It is interesting that you say there is doctrinal abandonment under the two last Popes. I’d be keen to hear you expand on this if possible. It is surprising though, as Popes don’t have the authority to change core Christian doctrine. The infallibility thing only applies in very rare circumstances, and even then, it will always have the input and support of the Catholic people and bishops. I agree entirely that the Lord unites us under Him as we receive the good news of the Gospel and begin to live in His Word. Again, very keen to hear how the teachings from the Vatican have changed. Regarding Mike’s video. I could go over the points of doctrine that I think he misrepresents or misunderstands. We clearly disagree for example about infant baptism and the role of the communion of saints in the life of the Church. If you don't mind I won't go over those points of disagreement again. My issue is not with the points of doctrine that we disagree about, it's more to do with how and why they are presented. I know this is difficult for most Protestants to understand, but when Catholics - at least committed, faith-filled Catholics - hear talks like this, it is a cause of deep frustration and hurt, because we hear exactly the same accusations and misunderstandings regurgitated over and over again, and to what end? Mike is speaking to his own congregation who have no control over what the Catholic Church teaches and therefore will never change it. It only serves to foster further division within the Body. Instead, if pastors were to teach their congregation to love their neighbours, to recognise fellow brothers and sisters within the Body of Christ and to love and serve them as such, our mission would take on a dramatic new lease of life. Unfortunately, some Protestants are in constant attack mode, while Catholics are in constant defence mode, over the same issues, year after year and decade after decade. Surely there is a better way under God? For full disclosure, My family and I are members of our local Catholic parish, Saint Michael’s, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We are also members of Charis, a cross-community group of a few hundred who have members from a number of denominations, Catholic and Protestant. One of our approaches is to encourage each other to be the best disciples of Jesus regardless of what denomination we currently find ourselves in. We do not avoid difficult topics, they rarely come up, but when they do we deal with them honestly and with love. We are too busy loving and serving the Lord and His people (or trying to!), that we leave the doctrinal issues to the theologians and the respective church authorities who can actually deal with them. I suppose that’s my suggestion, that Christians get on with doing what we are called to do; do it together, under the power of the Holy Spirit and our differences tend to take their proper place. Sorry for the very long-winded response, but I find it difficult when I see or hear division being sown within the family of God rather than unity. Blessings on you and all those you love Anna!

Very nice. Thsnk you May Gods Grace and Peace be with you and all who follow Our Lords Word