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Mike Winger addresses ten questions related to Jewish identity in the New Testament and various theological issues.

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:0:00 - Intro1. 0:07 {The Meaning of “Jew”} When the New Testament uses the word “Jew,” who is it referring to?2. 23:41 {Serving When We Don’t Want To} I know I’m supposed to serve, but to be honest, I’m always tired and would rather go home and relax after church. I’m ashamed of that, considering all Jesus did for me, but it's true. Lately I challenged myself to just obey with a good attitude when asked, but even then, I feel so guilty knowing I didn’t want to.3. 27:17 {Celebrating Black History in Church?} Is it appropriate for a church to dedicate a service in celebration of Black History Month? If not, in what ways could it be a cause for concern?4. 30:21 {Believes in Purgatory – Still Saved?} Can a person who trusts Christ for her eventual salvation but thinks she might have to go to purgatory first be saved?5. 37:09 {Bad Tree Bearing Good Fruit?} In Philippians 1:15-18, Paul rejoices when Christ is preached from strife and selfish ambition. How is that not a bad tree bearing good fruit (Matthew 7:18)?6. 44:22 {The Divine Seed Doctrine?} Have you heard of the “Divine Seed” Doctrine that states that Christ was born solely of the seed of…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Winger

Topics covered

• Jew in the New Testament
• Serving in church
• Black History Month in church
• Purgatory and salvation
• Good fruit from bad trees
• Divine Seed Doctrine
• Interpretation of scripture

Keywords

• Jew
• New Testament
• serving
• Black History Month
• purgatory
• good fruit
• Divine Seed
• scripture interpretation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black History Month, Hebrew Roots

Books & works: Philippians, Matthew

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