I used to go to church, and I still believe in Jesus and that I am a Christian. But I have drifted into doing some things that I know I should not be doing. How can I keep from messing up my life all the time?
Question: I used to go to church, and I still believe in Jesus and that I am a Christian. But I have drifted into doing some things that I know I should not be doing. How can I keep from messing up my life all the time? Answer: You mentioned that you believe in Jesus. […]
What exactly does the Bible commandment mean not to take God’s name “in vain”?
Question: What exactly does the Bible commandment mean not to take God’s name “in vain”? Answer: The third commandment that God gave to Moses to teach others was: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” […]
Should parents take children to church or just allow them to make the decision to attend when they are older?
Question: Should parents take children to church or just allow them to make the decision to attend when they are older? Answer: Attention, parents! The Bible warns that God holds parents fully accountable for their children’s spiritual instruction and guidance. For many families, most of this happens at church. Parents who neglect this do so […]
Is Jesus just one of the paths to get to heaven?
Question: Is Jesus just one of the paths to get to heaven? Answer: The people of the many religions of the world are hoping that their earthly worship of other men, women, animals, and objects will earn for them a heavenly future. The Bible warns that, sadly, those beliefs are false. Jesus Christ is the […]
I don’t feel as confident as other people seem to be about whether God will allow me into heaven when I die. Is it possible to be sure that I am a Christian?
Question: I don’t feel as confident as other people seem to be about whether God will allow me into heaven when I die. Is it possible to be sure that I am a Christian? Answer: Absolutely, you can be sure! A Christian is a Christ-believer and follower of Jesus Christ. Think about when you first […]
I am very comfortable with watching church services from home. Do I have to attend church in person to remain a Christian?
Answer: First, understand something extremely important. When you asked Jesus Christ into your life to be your Savior, you will ALWAYS be a Christian! FOREVER. After that lifechanging choice of yours, there is nothing extra you are required to do to maintain your position as a follower of Jesus. The Bible says God performed a […]
Won’t people from any religion go to heaven after death if they have been sincere in their own beliefs on earth?
Question: Won’t people from any religion go to heaven after death if they have been sincere in their own beliefs on earth? Answer: The idea that all people will wind up in heaven when they die regardless of what they believed is called universal salvation. Even though that idea makes us happy that they won’t […]
My family is traumatized because of the sudden deaths of several relatives, and now my parents are getting a divorce. Why does God allow all of this to happen in a Christian family?
Question: My family is traumatized because of the sudden deaths of several relatives, and now my parents are getting a divorce. Why does God allow all of this to happen in a Christian family? Answer: We often try to understand the reasons God didn’t intervene to block some events that He knew would cause us […]
Why should I pray to God when it doesn’t do any good?
Question: Why should I pray to God when it doesn’t do any good? Answer: It sounds like you didn’t receive an answer you were hoping for, and so you are feeling disconnected from God. However, just because you didn’t get what you expected doesn’t mean that God did not hear. In your human finite understanding, […]
Why doesn’t God do something to stop the terrible suffering of people? Doesn’t He hear prayers anymore?
Question: Why doesn’t God do something to stop the terrible suffering of people? Doesn’t He hear prayers anymore? Answer: God DOES act to relieve suffering, and He definitely DOES hear our prayers! We are not always watchful for His answers. We are not the only ones to wonder God why He allows as much heartache […]