Do Jews and Christians worship the same God?
Question: Don’t Christians and Jews worship the same God of the Old and New Testaments? Do Jews not believe that Jesus ever existed? ************************************ Answer: The Jews use historic texts for their worship that Christians are familiar with in the Old Testament, such as the writings of Moses, the prophets, and others. They accept Jesus […]
Why does God allow bad people to succeed so much?
Question: Why do good things seem to happen to bad people? Shouldn’t God make bad things happen to those who continue to do evil so they’ll learn that crime doesn’t pay? Answer: A man named Jeremiah asked God that same question! You are righteous, Lord, when I ask of you, so let me talk to […]
I’m a Christian but have drifted into doing bad things. How can I stop messing up my life?
Question: I used to go to church, and I still believe in Jesus and that I’m a Christian. But I’ve drifted into doing some things that I know I shouldn’t be doing. How can I keep from messing up my life all the time? ******************************************** Answer: You mentioned that you believe in Jesus. Historians will […]
Will I go to heaven even though my motive for praying to Jesus is wrong? I don’t want to go to hell.
Question: Will God accept me into heaven even though my motive for becoming a Christian seems wrong? I just don’t want to die and go to hell. Answer: That’s not necessarily the wrong motive! Fear and desperation have been the starting points for many of us in talking with God and asking questions. When we […]
How do I know that the Bible is really from God and not just men’s opinions?
Question: I would like to know all that I possibly can about God. How do I know that the Bible is true and not just the opinions of the men who wrote it? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * […]
How can I feel more peace in my life?
Question: Aren’t Christians supposed to be totally at peace in their lives? I know many Christians, and they worry about things all the time. Answer: Peace is spoken about so often in the Bible that it’s not surprising it’s the message of many cards during the celebrations of Christmas and Easter. When the members of […]
Was Jesus really God Himself?
Question: Was Jesus really God Himself? Some people say that Jesus never claimed to be God. Don’t some religions teach that Jesus was only a wise man? Answer: Most of the cults in existence today don’t deny that Jesus ever lived but claim that Jesus was only a wise teacher or prophet. People who insist […]
Do people sleep in the grave when they die? Or do they go right to heaven or hell?
Question: Does the Bible say that people sleep in the grave when they die? If so, when do people wake up and go to heaven? Answer: The Bible teaches that the soul or spirit of a Christian goes immediately to heaven to be with Jesus as soon as his body dies. A believer’s spirit continues […]
Is heaven big enough for everyone?
Question: How can there possibly be enough room in heaven for everyone in all of history who wanted to be there? Answer: We humans think in such limited ways, that God could not possibly be powerful enough to create a heaven to hold all who desired to be with Him! But He is powerful enough and […]
What does God consider to be the worst sin?
Question: Is homosexuality the worst sin? Are people really born that way, and if so, how can they help but act in that way? Answer: The Bible says that all sin is sin to God, including homosexuality. Sin is a choice, not like the inborn needs of eating and breathing which we cannot change. You […]