Why...Because

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”.

To Drink or Not to Drink

August 27, 2023

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

Demons

August 20, 2023

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

Angels

August 13, 2023

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

High Priest

August 6, 2023

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

So Much More

July 30, 2023

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

Before and After

July 23, 2023

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

Self-Righteousness

July 16, 2023

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

Doxology

July 9, 2023

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

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

June 18, 2023

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

Rock of Ages

June 11, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you refer to God as a rock? You sing songs like “Rock of Ages” and “On Christ, the Solid Rock”. What do you mean by those?

Watch Your Words!

June 4, 2023

Christian, tell me why does the Bible harp on speech codes so much? Why does it matter what we simply SAY, when so many are ACTING so badly and getting away with it?

Just Passing Through

May 28, 2023

Christian, tell me why doesn’t life get you down as much as it does other people? How do you face problems without being crushed by them?

Jesus: God AND Man

May 21, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus is both God and Man? Which is it? Why does it matter?

Access to God, a History

May 14, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you say both that we are separated from God but also that He wants a relationship with us? You contradict yourself!

Faith and Politics

May 7, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you try to make laws that force everyone else to live the way that you think they should? Haven’t you heard of separation of church and state?

Foundations

April 30, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you consider “being a Christian” to be the most significant thing about you? Don’t you care about who you are as a person?

Simply Obey

April 23, 2023

Christian, tell me why should I do as God says? What if He asks me to do something weird?

Single Source of Truth

April 16, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you insist that your truth is better than mine?

Love Your Enemies

April 2, 2023

Christian, tell me why didn’t Jesus hate the people who rejected and crucified him? If he is God, he should have just hurled lightning bolts and destroyed them!

Jesus’ Enemies

March 26, 2023

Christian, tell me why did people want to kill Jesus? He was a peaceful man who taught others to be loving and kind. What was wrong with that?

Assurance

March 19, 2023

Christian, tell me why are you so sure that you are going to Heaven? What makes you think that you are good enough to be right with God?

In Christ

March 12, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “in Christ”? What does that mean?

God’s Spirit, in Me

March 5, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you say that you have God’s Spirit “in” you? What does that mean? Is it anything like demon possession? I sure wouldn’t want that!

Keep the Faith

February 26, 2023

Christian, tell me why does the Bible say opposite things, that Jesus gives eternal life but that it is possible to then lose it?

A Terrifying God

February 19, 2023

Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 10 say that “It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”?

Falling Away

February 12, 2023

Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 6 say that it is impossible for a fallen Christian to repent?

Entering God’s Rest

February 5, 2023

Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 4 threaten that Christians may not enter Heaven, God’s “rest”, after all?

Deacons

January 29, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you call your leaders “deacons”? Why do some churches not allow women to be deacons, but others do?

Apostles

January 22, 2023

Christian, tell me why are some Bible folks called “Apostles”? What does that mean?