True, true!

This entire video is ignoring one HUGE point. All humans (aside from Jesus) have sinned, therefore, all humans deserve the wrath of God by default. Me and my family, you and your family, Simon Peter and his family all deserve to be separate from God in hell by default. The thing that gets in the way of the default position is Jesus taking the punishment for our sins. And the reason that we don’t question whether God’s judgment is good or not is because of His track record of having good judgment, which is recorded in the Bible. Here’s a passage of Scripture that directly correlates with this subject: ‭
Matthew 12:46-50 AMPC‬
[46] Jesus was still speaking to the people when behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to Him. [47] Someone said to Him, Listen! Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak to You. [48] But He replied to the man who told Him, Who is My mother, and who are My brothers? [49] And stretching out His hand toward [not only the twelve disciples but all] His adherents, He said, Here are My mother and My brothers. [50] For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother!

This is very similar to what J. Warner of Cold Case Christianity said.

This is another amazing testimony! Notice how he says the healing did not happen immediately because God needed to heal his heart first, then He could heal his body.

I agree with Ruslan, this is a little ridiculous. 😂

This is a great discussion!

This is one of the very few messages that Paul Washer has preached that I have some level of disagreement with, though, I’ll start with the things that I loved/agreed with the most in this message.
I love how he specifically says that, while he wants to give people a very important message, he also does not want to heap condemnation on anyone who is already struggling with this subject. A lot of church hurt and misunderstanding would completely evaporate if all preachers started hard teachings off with this sentiment. He also, almost immediately after saying that, says that there are times and seasons of prayer, giving the example of him not praying quite as much as he used to, but in those times he’s studying more than he was when he was praying more. I understand EXACTLY what he’s talking about, but I didn’t realize it until he said it. I would add that this doesn’t apply to just prayer, but also to almost anything that you are doing for the Lord.
Now, we’ll move into the things in this message I’m not so fond of.
He mentions that in Luke 11:1, Jesus is praying to the Father and after He finishes, one of the disciples asked to be taught how to pray. Brother Washer goes on to say that there is no evidence in the gospels that the disciples ever asked Jesus to teach them how to cast out demons or resurrect the dead, which he thinks implies that Jesus’s prayers were more awe-inspiring than His miracles (Paul Washer saying this, at the very least, implies that he believes that seeking out the spiritual gifts is less important than seeking out biblical prayer). I believe that, while you can’t cast out demons if you don’t know how to pray, I wouldn’t say that one is more awe-inspiring than the other. I believe that they are equally as breath-taking, we shouldn’t put one above the other. Later, Brother Washer talks about this man who started learning under him and was converted from Charismatic teachings. This man told him one day that when he was part of the Charismatic movement, someone would say that they needed financial or medical help, and then they’d pray and fast and they would end up with victory after victory because of it. But under Paul Washer’s teachings, the man said that he’s learned to become passive and write everything off to the sovereignty of God and he’s saddened by that. He asks if that’s what they’re supposed to do and Paul doesn’t give his response, but instead says “Talk about a wake up call” (implying he believes that it is). I would, again say that it’s both. You’re supposed to lay hands on people and FORCE yourself, no matter how hard it is, to be humble and say that you didn’t do any of the work, God did it all. Almost every thing else, I agree with and this is a fantastic teaching!

‭Luke 23:1-16, 18-56 MSG‬
[1-2] Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up charges against him. They said, “We found this man undermining our law and order, forbidding taxes to be paid to Caesar, setting himself up as Messiah-King.” [3] Pilate asked him, “Is this true that you’re ‘King of the Jews’?” “Those are your words, not mine,” Jesus replied. [4] Pilate told the high priests and the accompanying crowd, “I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me.” [5] But they were vehement. “He’s stirring up unrest among the people with his teaching, disturbing the peace everywhere, starting in Galilee and now all through Judea. He’s a dangerous man, endangering the peace.” [6-7] When Pilate heard that, he asked, “So, he’s a Galilean?” Realizing that he properly came under Herod’s jurisdiction, he passed the buck to Herod, who just happened to be in Jerusalem for a few days. [8-10] Herod was delighted when Jesus showed up. He had wanted for a long time to see him, he’d heard so much about him. He hoped to see him do something spectacular. He peppered him with questions. Jesus didn’t answer—not one word. But the high priests and religion scholars were right there, saying their piece, strident and shrill in their accusations. [11-12] Mightily offended, Herod turned on Jesus. His soldiers joined in, taunting and jeering. Then they dressed him up in an elaborate king costume and sent him back to Pilate. That day Herod and Pilate became thick as thieves. Always before they had kept their distance. [13-16] Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others and said, “You brought this man to me as a disturber of the peace. I examined him in front of all of you and found there was nothing to your charge. And neither did Herod, for he has sent him back here with a clean bill of health. It’s clear that he’s done nothing wrong, let alone anything deserving death. I’m going to warn him to watch his step and let him go.”
[18-20] At that, the crowd went wild: “Kill him! Give us Barabbas!” (Barabbas had been thrown in prison for starting a riot in the city and for murder.) Pilate still wanted to let Jesus go, and so spoke out again. [21] But they kept shouting back, “Crucify! Crucify him!” [22] He tried a third time. “But for what crime? I’ve found nothing in him deserving death. I’m going to warn him to watch his step and let him go.” [23-25] But they kept at it, a shouting mob, demanding that he be crucified. And finally they shouted him down. Pilate caved in and gave them what they wanted. He released the man thrown in prison for rioting and murder, and gave them Jesus to do whatever they wanted. [26-31] As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus. A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on. At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, don’t cry for me. Cry for yourselves and for your children. The time is coming when they’ll say, ‘Lucky the women who never conceived! Lucky the wombs that never gave birth! Lucky the breasts that never gave milk!’ Then they’ll start calling to the mountains, ‘Fall down on us!’ calling to the hills, ‘Cover us up!’ If people do these things to a live, green tree, can you imagine what they’ll do with deadwood?” [32] Two others, both criminals, were taken along with him for execution. [33] When they got to the place called Skull Hill, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left. [34-35] Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them; they don’t know what they’re doing.” Dividing up his clothes, they threw dice for them. The people stood there staring at Jesus, and the ringleaders made faces, taunting, “He saved others. Let’s see him save himself! The Messiah of God—ha! The Chosen—ha!” [36-37] The soldiers also came up and poked fun at him, making a game of it. They toasted him with sour wine: “So you’re King of the Jews! Save yourself!” [38] Printed over him was a sign: this is the king of the jews. [39] One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed him: “Some Messiah you are! Save yourself! Save us!” [40-41] But the other one made him shut up: “Have you no fear of God? You’re getting the same as him. We deserve this, but not him—he did nothing to deserve this.” [42] Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.” [43] He said, “Don’t worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise.” [44-46] By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours—a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down the middle. Jesus called loudly, “Father, I place my life in your hands!” Then he breathed his last. * * * [47] When the captain there saw what happened, he honored God: “This man was innocent! A good man, and innocent!” [48-49] All who had come around as spectators to watch the show, when they saw what actually happened, were ov…[Read more]

‭Luke 22:1-71 MSG‬
[1-2] The Feast of Unleavened Bread, also called Passover, drew near. The high priests and religion scholars were looking for a way to do away with Jesus but, fearful of the people, they were also looking for a way to cover their tracks. [3-6] That’s when Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot. He was one of the Twelve. Leaving the others, he conferred with the high priests and the Temple guards about how he might betray Jesus to them. They couldn’t believe their good luck and agreed to pay him well. He gave them his word and started looking for a way to betray Jesus, but out of sight of the crowd. [7-8] The Day of Unleavened Bread came, the day the Passover lamb was butchered. Jesus sent Peter and John off, saying, “Go prepare the Passover for us so we can eat it together.” [9] They said, “Where do you want us to do this?” [10-12] He said, “Keep your eyes open as you enter the city. A man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him home. Then speak with the owner of the house: The Teacher wants to know, ‘Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?’ He will show you a spacious second-story room, swept and ready. Prepare the meal there.” [13] They left, found everything just as he told them, and prepared the Passover meal. [14-16] When it was time, he sat down, all the apostles with him, and said, “You’ve no idea how much I have looked forward to eating this Passover meal with you before I enter my time of suffering. It’s the last one I’ll eat until we all eat it together in the kingdom of God.” [17-18] Taking the cup, he blessed it, then said, “Take this and pass it among you. As for me, I’ll not drink wine again until the kingdom of God arrives.” [19] Taking bread, he blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, given for you. Eat it in my memory.” [20] He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant written in my blood, blood poured out for you. [21-22] “Do you realize that the hand of the one who is betraying me is at this moment on this table? It’s true that the Son of Man is going down a path already marked out—no surprises there. But for the one who turns him in, turns traitor to the Son of Man, this is doomsday.” [23] They immediately became suspicious of each other and began quizzing one another, wondering who might be about to do this. [24-26] Within minutes they were bickering over who of them would end up the greatest. But Jesus intervened: “Kings like to throw their weight around and people in authority like to give themselves fancy titles. It’s not going to be that way with you. Let the senior among you become like the junior; let the leader act the part of the servant. [27-30] “Who would you rather be: the one who eats the dinner or the one who serves the dinner? You’d rather eat and be served, right? But I’ve taken my place among you as the one who serves. And you’ve stuck with me through thick and thin. Now I confer on you the royal authority my Father conferred on me so you can eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and be strengthened as you take up responsibilities among the congregations of God’s people. [31-32] “Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.” [33] Peter said, “Master, I’m ready for anything with you. I’d go to jail for you. I’d die for you!” [34] Jesus said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me.” [35] Then Jesus said, “When I sent you out and told you to travel light, to take only the bare necessities, did you get along all right?” “Certainly,” they said, “we got along just fine.” [36-37] He said, “This is different. Get ready for trouble. Look to what you’ll need; there are difficult times ahead. Pawn your coat and get a sword. What was written in Scripture, ‘He was lumped in with the criminals,’ gets its final meaning in me. Everything written about me is now coming to a conclusion.” [38] They said, “Look, Master, two swords!” But he said, “Enough of that; no more sword talk!” [39-40] Leaving there, he went, as he so often did, to Mount Olives. The disciples followed him. When they arrived at the place, he said, “Pray that you don’t give in to temptation.” [41-44] He pulled away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, “Father, remove this cup from me. But please, not what I want. What do you want?” At once an angel from heaven was at his side, strengthening him. He prayed on all the harder. Sweat, wrung from him like drops of blood, poured off his face. [45-46] He got up from prayer, went back to the disciples and found them asleep, drugged by grief. He said, “What business do you have sleeping? Get up. P…[Read more]

This is EXACTLY right!

This, I believe, is a very biblical view on this topic.

I’ve watched this a long time ago and I had forgotten about it. This is, I believe, the exact reason why God did things the way He did.

I continue to praise the God who heals!

I agree with his assessment here and think it’s exactly what the Bible is teaching, however, I believe it is kind of confusing for people of our generation to understand this the way he and the Bible explain it. This doesn’t mean he’s wrong or needs to change anything, just that I think that it’s easier to grasp Paul Washer’s illustrations of what salvation looks like.

Amazing!

Praise God!

This is very biblical. Esau was physically born first, then Jacob followed, but when they grew up, Jacob received hierarchical status of firstborn and Esau did not. So he’s right, the word “firstborn” has nothing to do with being born first.

Slight spoiler alert for season 4 episode 3 of the Chosen. I agree that this should’ve been more accurate.

I agree with Charlie’s points on both deathbed conversions and the quote “You are enough”, though, on the latter, I feel like both are correct in different scenarios with different people.

This is 100% true, I believe.

I needed this today.

This, I believe, is a very biblical view on the antichrist.

This is not something that I generally pay a ton of attention to, but this is very interesting to me.

If you’re interested, about the first half of this video is basically Ruslan’s testimony and the rest is him talking about his thoughts on Joe Rogan’s and Jordan Peterson’s faith journeys respectively.

This is a great teaching!

I agree with everything in this video.

This video gives us even more insight to Benny Hinn’s corruption of ministry and the gifts of the Spirit.

I agree completely with this.