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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”.

Love Your Enemies

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

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

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

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

God’s Spirit, in Me

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

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

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

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

Entering God’s Rest

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

Deacons

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

Apostles

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

Cleaning All The Corners

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

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!

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

Music in Worship

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

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

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

Promised Land

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

Saved, Savior, Salvation

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

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

Holy God, Holy People

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

When Church Hurts

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

Sabbath

Christian, tell me why do you think that Sunday should be a special day? Why treat one day different from the others?

Cornerstone

Christian, tell me why do you refer to Jesus as a “cornerstone”?

Atonement

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “atonement”? That’s an awfully church-y word. What does it mean?

Tabernacle

Christian, tell me why do you use that strange word “tabernacle”? It’s just a church building like any other, isn’t it?

Faith

Christian, tell me why do you expect anyone to have blind faith in something they can’t see? Why follow a fairy tale?

Covenant

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “covenants”? What does that mean, and why is it important to you?

Image of God

Christian, tell me why do you say that people are created “in the image of God”?

Love Your Enemies

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

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

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

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

God’s Spirit, in Me

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

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

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

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

Entering God’s Rest

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

Deacons

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

Apostles

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

Cleaning All The Corners

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

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!

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

Music in Worship

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

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

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

Promised Land

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

Saved, Savior, Salvation

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

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

Holy God, Holy People

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

When Church Hurts

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

Sabbath

Christian, tell me why do you think that Sunday should be a special day? Why treat one day different from the others?

Cornerstone

Christian, tell me why do you refer to Jesus as a “cornerstone”?

Atonement

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “atonement”? That’s an awfully church-y word. What does it mean?

Tabernacle

Christian, tell me why do you use that strange word “tabernacle”? It’s just a church building like any other, isn’t it?

Faith

Christian, tell me why do you expect anyone to have blind faith in something they can’t see? Why follow a fairy tale?

Covenant

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “covenants”? What does that mean, and why is it important to you?

Image of God

Christian, tell me why do you say that people are created “in the image of God”?