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This list contains the majority of articles on this site.  They are written in the question-and-answer format of “Christian, tell me why….” answered by my reasoning of “Because”.

A New Day

Christian, tell me why do you say that God makes things new?

Useful vs. Usable

Christian, tell me why do you say that someone has been “used by God”? What does it take to be considered useful to Him?

Ascension and Return

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus “ascended”? What do you mean by that?

Son of Man

Christian, tell me why did Jesus refer to himself as the “Son of Man”? Was he claiming to be simply a man?

Give Thanks in Everything

Christian, why do you say to “give thanks in everything?” There are plenty of things that I don’t feel thankful about!

God is Great, God is Good

Christian, tell me why do you teach your children to pray “God is great, God is good”? Looking at the chaos in the world, it doesn’t seem like the work of a great, good God.

Why Anti-Semitism?

Christian, tell me why do people hate the Jews so much? What is your explanation of the causes of anti-Semitism?

Mustard-Seed Faith

Christian, tell me why do you think that your faith in God is sufficient? How do you know that you are believing hard enough?

Conflict vs. Love

Christian, tell me why do some Christians insist on doing church the same old way, while others are always wanting things to be done differently?

Light of the World

Christian, tell me why do you call Jesus “the Light of the World”? What does that mean?

Bread of Life

Christian, tell me why is Jesus referred to as the “Bread of Life”?

Living Water

Christian, tell me why did Jesus say He was the source of “Living Water”? What is meant by that?

Reverse Contamination

Christian, tell me why does the Bible talk about “clean” vs. “unclean”? And what does Jesus have to do with it?

Pharisees

Christian, tell me why do you use the term “Pharisee” as derogatory? What does it mean?

Hands and Feet

Christian, tell me why do you call yourself the “hands and feet” of Christ? What do you mean by that?

To Drink or Not to Drink

Christian, tell me why do some Christians say that drinking is wrong, while others are OK with it?

Demons

Christian, tell me why do you believe that demons exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?

Angels

Christian, tell me why do you believe that angels exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?

High Priest

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus is a “High Priest”? I could understand “prophet” maybe. But “priest”?

So Much More

Christian, tell me why do you think that Christianity is so much more than all of the world’s other religions?

Before and After

Christian, tell me why is the Bible divided into an “Old” vs. a “New” testament? What is the difference between the two?

Self-Righteousness

Christian, tell me why are you so self-righteous? What makes you think that you’re better than anyone else?

Doxology

Christian, tell me why do you sing something called a “Doxology”? What is that?

Religion vs. Relationship

Christian, tell me why is Christianity different from any other religion? They all are just sets of rules and regulations to follow in order to be considered “acceptable”. What makes your to-do list any better than anyone else’s?

Fear Not

Christian, tell me why does the Bible say we shouldn’t be afraid? The world is full of scary things!

A New Day

Christian, tell me why do you say that God makes things new?

Three Rules for a Good Life

Christian, tell me why do you try to follow God’s rules? Don’t they take all the fun out of life?

Useful vs. Usable

Christian, tell me why do you say that someone has been “used by God”? What does it take to be considered useful to Him?

Ascension and Return

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus “ascended”? What do you mean by that?

Son of Man

Christian, tell me why did Jesus refer to himself as the “Son of Man”? Was he claiming to be simply a man?

Give Thanks in Everything

Christian, why do you say to “give thanks in everything?” There are plenty of things that I don’t feel thankful about!

God is Great, God is Good

Christian, tell me why do you teach your children to pray “God is great, God is good”? Looking at the chaos in the world, it doesn’t seem like the work of a great, good God.

Why Anti-Semitism?

Christian, tell me why do people hate the Jews so much? What is your explanation of the causes of anti-Semitism?

Mustard-Seed Faith

Christian, tell me why do you think that your faith in God is sufficient? How do you know that you are believing hard enough?

Conflict vs. Love

Christian, tell me why do some Christians insist on doing church the same old way, while others are always wanting things to be done differently?

Light of the World

Christian, tell me why do you call Jesus “the Light of the World”? What does that mean?

Bread of Life

Christian, tell me why is Jesus referred to as the “Bread of Life”?

Living Water

Christian, tell me why did Jesus say He was the source of “Living Water”? What is meant by that?

Reverse Contamination

Christian, tell me why does the Bible talk about “clean” vs. “unclean”? And what does Jesus have to do with it?

Pharisees

Christian, tell me why do you use the term “Pharisee” as derogatory? What does it mean?

Hands and Feet

Christian, tell me why do you call yourself the “hands and feet” of Christ? What do you mean by that?

To Drink or Not to Drink

Christian, tell me why do some Christians say that drinking is wrong, while others are OK with it?

Demons

Christian, tell me why do you believe that demons exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?

Angels

Christian, tell me why do you believe that angels exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?

High Priest

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus is a “High Priest”? I could understand “prophet” maybe. But “priest”?

So Much More

Christian, tell me why do you think that Christianity is so much more than all of the world’s other religions?

Before and After

Christian, tell me why is the Bible divided into an “Old” vs. a “New” testament? What is the difference between the two?

Self-Righteousness

Christian, tell me why are you so self-righteous? What makes you think that you’re better than anyone else?

Doxology

Christian, tell me why do you sing something called a “Doxology”? What is that?

Religion vs. Relationship

Christian, tell me why is Christianity different from any other religion? They all are just sets of rules and regulations to follow in order to be considered “acceptable”. What makes your to-do list any better than anyone else’s?

Fear Not

Christian, tell me why does the Bible say we shouldn’t be afraid? The world is full of scary things!