Christianity Q&A

Where do you find answers when confronted with complex questions about controversial topics? When you’re a believer, the natural source should be the Bible, but many of us are still unsure what it says about certain issues like divorce, forgiveness, eternal security, and others. With so many mixed messages and half-truths out there on these hotly debated topics, it’s important we know what God says about them.

In Christianity Q&A, Stuart addresses 11 commonly asked questions that challenge believers. He goes through each issue expositionally, so you will have a clear perspective of what God says on each subject.

What About Pain and Suffering?

The German theologian, Helmut Thielecke said, “Americans have an inadequate view of suffering.” Whether or not he was right, there is no shortage of suffering in America.

What Is the Sanctity of Life?

In recent years there has been a tendency to talk about the “quality of life” rather than the “sanctity of life.” Without in any way suggesting that quality of life is without importance...

What Exactly Is Materialism?

In 1986, Ivan Boesky told the graduating class at Berkeley, “I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good about yourself.” Not many people would openly agree with him...

What About Shaky Marriages?

Marriages become shaky for a number of reasons, and there are numerous helpful ways of handling the problems. But there is one ingredient which all marriages need—”agape” love.

What About Divorce?

It is often said that “Marriages are made in heaven,” but it must be admitted that many are lived elsewhere. The modern solution to marital difficulty is either to bypass marriage entirely or divorce.

What Do We Mean by Eternal Security?

“Eternal security” is not a biblical term, neither is “once saved always saved,” but both are used quite commonly among Christians.

What Do We Mean by Mission?

Emil Brunner said, “The Church exists by mission as fire exists by burning.” The evangelical church needs to be particularly aware of the nature, the necessity, and the nurture of mission if it is to avoid degenerating into a heap of ashes.

What Do We Mean by Forgiveness?

Apparently Peter was frustrated when he asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother?” Forgiveness is an integral part of Christian experience; so Peter was right to ask for help.

What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple?

“Disciple” is not a commonly used word in ordinary conversations, but it should be a highly respected word in Christian thought because, among other things, our Lord’s final instructions included the command to make disciples.

What Does Born Again Mean?

Ever since Jimmy Carter announced that he was running for President and that he had been “born again,” the term has been in vogue. It has also been misused, abused, and generally depreciated.