Exploring Topics with Pastor Mike
In this episode of 20 Questions with Pastor Mike, he addresses various topics like the flood, sin, and the future hope of creation. He also talks about watching Star Wars and listening to rock music. Pastor Mike gives advice on discernment and the importance of self-examination before taking communion. He discusses how to approach difficult conversations and emphasizes the power of the cross and faith. Pastor Mike also explores the role of faith in healing and discusses the need for a new identity in Christ.
00:00:01 In this episode of 20 Questions with Pastor Mike, he answers questions about the flood, sin, and the future hope of creation. He also discusses the concept of every knee bowing to Jesus and addresses the issue of watching Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z, and listening to rock music.
The video is a Q&A session with Pastor Mike.
The first question discusses why God destroyed the world with the Flood instead of punishing only the people.
The second question addresses the meaning of 'every knee shall bow' in Philippians 2.
The third question addresses whether watching Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z, and listening to rock music are sinful.
00:11:40 In episode 56 of '20 Questions with Pastor Mike', Pastor Mike discusses the definitions of pagan beliefs, the concept of the Force in Star Wars, and whether rock music is pagan. He also gives advice on discernment and discusses the location of sinners in the afterlife.
📺 The video discusses the concept of paganism and its relationship to Star Wars and Dragon Ball Z.
🎵 The speaker talks about the genre of rock music and its connection to paganism and carnality.
⛪️ The speaker provides his thoughts on attending a youth event with a preacher he is unfamiliar with and the eternal location of sinners in Revelation.
00:23:19 In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul talks about the importance of examining oneself before taking communion to honor the body and blood of Jesus. Those who do not discern the significance of communion face judgment. The Corinthians were using the communion as a selfish feast, resulting in weakness, illness, and even death. While only the unworthy attitude towards communion is mentioned as a sin, it is unclear if the sickness and death are a direct result of it. Speaking in tongues without interpretation may be misused against the will of God. Constantly asking for forgiveness for every intrusive thought may indicate a need to trust in God's grace. When one spouse engages in potentially harmful behavior, the other spouse should approach the situation with care and address it in their role as a spouse.
Taking communion in an unworthy manner does not mean a person has to be holy, but rather recognizing the body and blood of Christ.
The Corinthians were turning communion into a gluttonous event, not discerning the meaning of the body and blood of Christ.
The only sin mentioned regarding the consequences of taking communion in an unworthy manner is the unworthy attitude towards communion.
00:34:57 In this video, Pastor Mike discusses how to approach difficult conversations honestly and respectfully. He also explains why Paul didn't fully describe his vision of heaven and addresses questions about the value of children and the application of Jesus' death.
When addressing difficult issues with others, it is important to be honest and straightforward but also show care and respect.
In Paul's vision of heaven in 2 Corinthians 12, he cannot fully describe what he saw and heard, suggesting its incomprehensibility and the limitations of human language.
In the book of Job, the loss of children is not portrayed as them being disposable, but rather, the value of children is emphasized. The hope of resurrection also provides comfort in the face of loss.
Jesus' death is for everyone, but its application is dependent on individual acceptance, highlighting the importance of personal belief in its power.
00:46:38 In this video, Pastor Mike discusses the power of the cross and the importance of faith in receiving its benefits. He also offers guidance on maintaining a Christ-like identity in times of doubt and addresses the question of people being tricked into hell. Additionally, he interprets James 5:13-16 in relation to praying for the sick in church.
📚 The power of the cross is not diminished if it is not accepted, but there is a condition set by God to receive its benefits.
🙏 When facing doubts, writing down specific concerns and evaluating their impact on faith can help regain a Christ-like identity.
💔 Faith is a choice that can be made even in the presence of doubt, and Scripture supports having faith amidst uncertainty.
❓ People can be influenced into false beliefs, but their desires and motives play a role in their susceptibility to deception.
🙌 Interpreting James 5:13-16, healing should not always be expected immediately, but rather guided by the leading of the Holy Spirit.
00:58:15 In this video, Pastor Mike discusses the role of faith and the leading of the Holy Spirit in healing. He also addresses the Christian's role in bringing up specific sins to non-believers and the interpretation of the prophecies involving water in the Jewish context.
Faith is instigated by the Lord and the Holy Spirit, and the prayer of faith is dependent on the leading of the Spirit for healing.
The doctrine of the Trinity was established before the concept of divine simplicity became solidified.
The role of Christians in evangelizing non-believers includes discussing sin and the work of the Holy Spirit in convicting the world of sin.
The cleansing mentioned in Ezekiel does not necessarily refer to literal water baptism.
The water mentioned in John 16:8 may refer to the initial birth, and it could also relate to the Exodus and baptism as a sign of becoming part of the new thing that Jesus is doing.
01:09:53 In this video, Pastor Mike discusses the need for a new identity in Christ and gives advice on getting over a breakup biblically. He also explores the connection between Old Testament prophecies and Jesus as the Messiah.
📚 The speaker discusses the idea of having a new identity in Jesus, not just as a Jew, and how baptism is not required for salvation.
💔 The speaker gives advice on getting over a breakup biblically, including allowing oneself to mourn but not to despair, and avoiding blaming the other person.
🔮 The speaker explores prophecies in the Old Testament that foretold the coming of the Messiah, with a focus on detailed prophecies that are hard to intentionally fulfill.
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