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”.

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?

Cleaning All The Corners

January 15, 2023

Christian, tell me why do you use big words like “justification” and “sanctification”. What do they even mean? Why can’t you speak in normal language?!

Focus on God

January 1, 2023

Christian, tell me why aren’t you more different from non-believers? If God is so important to you, why aren’t you focussed on Him constantly?

Thee, Thou, and Thy — Oh, My!

December 18, 2022

Christian, tell me why does the Bible talk in such formal, old-fashioned language? What’s with all the “thee’s” and “thou’s”?

Christian, tell me why do some church groups sing new “praise choruses” while other sing old-fashioned hymns? Why do some use organ and piano accompaniment, others use drums and guitars, and others use none at all? What are the Bible’s instructions?

Will of God

December 4, 2022

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “will” of God? Why do you pray “Thy will be done”, or say “God willing…”?

In Jesus’ Name

November 27, 2022

Christian, tell me why do you always end your prayers with “in Jesus’ name”?

Promised Land

November 20, 2022

Christian, tell me why do you talk and sing about “crossing the river” to the “Promised Land”?

Saved, Savior, Salvation

November 6, 2022

Christian, tell me why do you refer to Jesus as your “Savior” and ask people whether they are “saved”? Saved from what?

Worship, Glorify, Enjoy

October 30, 2022

Christian, tell me why do you say that you “worship” or “glorify” God? What do you mean by that?

Holy God, Holy People

October 23, 2022

Christian, tell me why do you say that God is “holy”? What do you mean by that?

When Church Hurts

October 16, 2022

Christian, tell me why should I care about God when Christians behave so badly?