Pearls Before Swine
Christian, tell me why did Jesus talk about throwing “pearls before swine”? What are the pearls, and who are the swine?
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These articles define Christian doctrines and the reasoning behind them.
Christian, tell me why did Jesus talk about throwing “pearls before swine”? What are the pearls, and who are the swine?
Christian, tell me why is God sometimes called the “Hound of Heaven”? What does a hound dog have to do with God?
Christian, tell me why do you say that you were predestined to be one of the elect, special chosen ones? That seems awfully arrogant. It also makes it seem like no one has a real choice whether to become a
Christian or not.
Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “called”? Called what?
Christian, tell me why do you keep saying that people are all sinners? Sure, there are plenty of sins, but not everyone commits them.
Christian, tell me why do you say that God “delights” in you? Or that you delight in Him? Religion is usually associated with rules, not with delight!
Christian, tell me why do you appropriate all of the Old Testament promises to Israel as applying to you also? You’re not Jewish!
Christian, tell me why do you tell scare stories about Hell? I don’t appreciate being manipulated into buying your “fire insurance”!
Christian, tell me why do you look forward to Heaven, anyway? I’m not particularly interested in living in the clouds, playing a harp, or sitting in an endless church service singing worship songs forever.
Christian, tell me why do you say that you have a “Great Commission” to spread Christianity? Isn’t it arrogant to try to force everyone else to believe like you do?
Christian, tell me why do you think that we have to be Christian in order to be good people? Lots of non-Christians are good (and some Christians aren’t!)
Christian, tell me why do you believe that anything about us persists after we die?
Christian, tell me why are the Ten Commandments so important?
Christian, tell me why is the Lord’s Prayer important?
Christian, tell me why do you say that someone has been “used by God”? What does it take to be considered useful to Him?
Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus “ascended”? What do you mean by that?
Christian, tell me why do people hate the Jews so much? What is your explanation of the causes of anti-Semitism?
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?
Christian, tell me why did Jesus say He was the source of “Living Water”? What is meant by that?
Christian, tell me why do you believe that demons exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?
Christian, tell me why do you believe that angels exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?
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?
Christian, tell me why does the Bible say we shouldn’t be afraid? The world is full of scary things!
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?
Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “in Christ”? What does that mean?
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!
Christian, tell me why does the Bible say opposite things, that Jesus gives eternal life but that it is possible to then lose it?
Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 6 say that it is impossible for a fallen Christian to repent?
Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 4 threaten that Christians may not enter Heaven, God’s “rest”, after all?
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?!
Christian, tell me why did Jesus talk about throwing “pearls before swine”? What are the pearls, and who are the swine?
Christian, tell me why is God sometimes called the “Hound of Heaven”? What does a hound dog have to do with God?
Christian, tell me why do you say that you were predestined to be one of the elect, special chosen ones? That seems awfully arrogant. It also makes it seem like no one has a real choice whether to become a
Christian or not.
Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “called”? Called what?
Christian, tell me why do you keep saying that people are all sinners? Sure, there are plenty of sins, but not everyone commits them.
Christian, tell me why do you say that God “delights” in you? Or that you delight in Him? Religion is usually associated with rules, not with delight!
Christian, tell me why do you appropriate all of the Old Testament promises to Israel as applying to you also? You’re not Jewish!
Christian, tell me why do you tell scare stories about Hell? I don’t appreciate being manipulated into buying your “fire insurance”!
Christian, tell me why do you look forward to Heaven, anyway? I’m not particularly interested in living in the clouds, playing a harp, or sitting in an endless church service singing worship songs forever.
Christian, tell me why do you say that you have a “Great Commission” to spread Christianity? Isn’t it arrogant to try to force everyone else to believe like you do?
Christian, tell me why do you think that we have to be Christian in order to be good people? Lots of non-Christians are good (and some Christians aren’t!)
Christian, tell me why do you believe that anything about us persists after we die?
Christian, tell me why are the Ten Commandments so important?
Christian, tell me why is the Lord’s Prayer important?
Christian, tell me why do you say that someone has been “used by God”? What does it take to be considered useful to Him?
Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus “ascended”? What do you mean by that?
Christian, tell me why do people hate the Jews so much? What is your explanation of the causes of anti-Semitism?
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?
Christian, tell me why did Jesus say He was the source of “Living Water”? What is meant by that?
Christian, tell me why do you believe that demons exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?
Christian, tell me why do you believe that angels exist? How are they relevant to our lives today?
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?
Christian, tell me why does the Bible say we shouldn’t be afraid? The world is full of scary things!
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?
Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “in Christ”? What does that mean?
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!
Christian, tell me why does the Bible say opposite things, that Jesus gives eternal life but that it is possible to then lose it?
Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 6 say that it is impossible for a fallen Christian to repent?
Christian, tell me why does Hebrews 4 threaten that Christians may not enter Heaven, God’s “rest”, after all?
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?!
In fact, God loves you SO much that Jesus Christ, God Himself, died for you.
He’s waiting eagerly for you to accept His free gift of life with Him.
But He won’t force you; it’s your decision to make.
What is your choice?
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