[{"id":"1","slug":"stop-all-evil","question":"Why doesn't God just stop all evil?","excerpt":"Because if He did, then it would be an illusion of a perfect world which is in fact broken by sin.\r\n     ","answer":"1. I would like to suggest that if He does, then no one will see their need for a Savior if He creates an illusion of a perfect world which is in fact broken by sin. \r\n2. Not to mention creating an illusion of perfection is a form of deception which God won\u2019t do for anyone. He cannot disown His identity.\r\n3. The ability to choose between blue or pink, rice or macaroni etc makes up the fact that God said He created us in His image. Part of that image involves the ability to choose, that is, free will. God once again will not go against His Word by removing choices from human beings, that includes even the choice between good and evil. \r\n4. They all tie in to the fact that there is a much greater plan. And God who sees all, intervenes for the good of mankind and ultimately for His glory. The main idea is for us to find salvation through the only narrow door, who is Jesus Christ. The earth is already corrupted by sin. Humans have a way out in Christ. Matthew 7:13, Revelation 20:10\r\n5. Finally, we don\u2019t know everything about the universe, even ourselves. Why would we think we can school God on how to run the world? While I believe He welcomes conversation, ultimately, He is  God. God created the rules of science. He doesn\u2019t need to do the calculations like us, He understands it all through and through. So trust His plan, and fulfill His will. That is, to believe in the Lord Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:4","leaning":"deduction","category":"","tags":"genesis, sin, sovereignty","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-08 20:11:43","updated_at":"2022-07-08 20:11:43"},{"id":"2","slug":"kill-the-devil","question":"Why didn't God just kill the devil when he rebelled?","excerpt":"The Bible doesn't say specifically but we can assume based on God's nature, it was the best choice.","answer":"The Bible doesn't say specifically, but based on the nature of God, that could trigger His other angels serving Him out of fear. God doesn't want anyone serving Him out of tormenting fear, but out of reference and love. 1 John 4:18, Joshua 24:15\r\n      ","leaning":"opinionated","category":"theology","tags":"creation, lucifer, devil, kill, choice, freewill","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 01:08:13","updated_at":"2022-07-09 01:08:13"},{"id":"3","slug":"required-to-atten-church","question":"Is it required for Christians to attend church?","excerpt":"Yes, we are required.","answer":"Yes, it absolutely is. <span class='scripture'>Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25<\/span>\r\n     ","leaning":"straight","category":"lifestyle","tags":"christian living, church, attendance","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 01:09:45","updated_at":"2022-07-09 01:09:45"},{"id":"4","slug":"bible-condone-slavery","question":"Does the Bible condone slavery?","excerpt":"No, the it does not.","answer":"No the Bible does not condone slavery. Many people use the verse 1 Peter 2:18 to argue that the Bible condones slavery, but yet ignores scripture like Exodus 22:21, Luke 6:35, 1 Timothy 5:18 where the Bible is clear on how we are to treat others.\r\nIf we dig deeper and look at original languages, we see that slave is just another way to denote servant.","leaning":"deduction","category":"theology","tags":"slavery, treatment","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 01:12:20","updated_at":"2022-07-09 01:12:20"},{"id":"5","slug":"abortion-a-sin","question":"Is abortion wrong?","excerpt":"According to the Bible, yes it is.","answer":"According to the Bible, in Jeremiah 1:5, God knows us even before birth. Therefore, we are already persons before birth. Additionally, the baby John leaped in his mother's womb. John was identified as a person in the womb. Luke 1:41\r\nAnother one is that many nations were judged harshly for sending their children through the flames. Obviously, God is not pleased with the sacrificing of small children.\r\nMy body, my choice is actually not a valid\/moral argument considering the <i class='ilink' path='my-body-my-choice'>Biblical authority on the matter<\/i>.","leaning":"deduction","category":"morality","tags":"abortion, choice, free, baby","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 01:24:30","updated_at":"2022-07-09 01:24:30"},{"id":"6","slug":"homosexuality-a-sin","question":"How can homosexuality be wrong when people are using mixed cloth, eating shellfish and other things that have ceased?","excerpt":"There is a difference between ceremonial law and moral law.","answer":"There is a difference between ceremonial law and moral law. People often accuse Christians of 'cherry picking' what we want to follow. And sometimes, we sadly do. But in the case of homosexuality, this is what is known as a moral law. All nations must adhere to God's moral laws, whereas the Jews were subject to the ceremonial ones. Not to mention, Romans 1 makes it very clear that God frowns upon men and men, women and women having sex with each other. ","leaning":"straight","category":"lifestyle","tags":"homosexuality, ceremonial laws, moral laws","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 01:41:09","updated_at":"2022-07-09 01:41:09"},{"id":"7","slug":"church-attendance","question":"How often should I attend church?","excerpt":"We should have a heart that wills towards being with other brethren.","answer":"From the New Testament, we are given an idea of how often the disciples met, at least weekly. Acts 20:7  Also, in Psalm 122:1 we see the heart position a believer takes towards going to fellowship. While at the end of the day, each of us are convicted by His Spirit differently and according to our life's circumstances, we should have a heart that wills towards being with other brethren, in spite of our own shortcomings among one another. Otherwise, any disinterest in being amongst other brethren begs another question. ","leaning":"deduction","category":"lifestyle","tags":"church, attendance, often","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 22:18:32","updated_at":"2022-07-09 22:18:32"},{"id":"8","slug":"secular-music-bad","question":"Is secular music bad in itself?","excerpt":"It depends.","answer":"Secular music is not bad by itself. But, the Bible is clear there are only two kingdoms. And that we are either for Jesus or against Him. Matthew 12:30 If a song does not glorify God, that is, goes contrary to His written Word by promoting behaviors and lifestyle that He forbids, then Christians should stay clear of these sorts of songs. Music does affect our moods. So much so, that King Saul was relieved of demonic oppression after David played worship music for him. 1 Samuel 16:14-23","leaning":"opinionated","category":"lifestyle","tags":"music, secular","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-09 22:26:24","updated_at":"2022-07-09 22:26:24"},{"id":"9","slug":"my-body-my-choice","question":"Isn't it my body my choice?","excerpt":"No, God is the creator and author of life. Not us. ","answer":"According to the Bible, God is the author of all things, including life. Psalm 24:1, John 1:3, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:21-22 In fact, Jesus declared Himself to be the truth, the life and the way (John 14:6). Life is not ours to decide who gets it or who does not. That's God's choice.","leaning":"straight","category":"morality","tags":"genesis, creation, abortion, life, choice","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-11 12:54:30","updated_at":"2022-07-11 12:54:30"},{"id":"10","slug":"why-jesus","question":"So many other options out there, why Jesus?","excerpt":"Jesus claimed to be God and other major faith based systems contradict themselves by their acceptance of Him.","answer":"Jesus claimed to be God in John 8:58. All other major faith systems, like Islam profess that Jesus was a good guy but not God. Yet He Jesus, claimed to be God. Is someone good if they claim to be God when they are not? No! They certainly cannot be considered as good, but should be considered either a liar, lunatic or both. Which means the other systems contradict themselves and testify someone to be good who claimed to be God. And if Jesus is telling the truth, they are still wrong anyways.\r\nUltimately, there must be an exercising of faith to anyone who comes to Jesus Christ. Hebrews 11:6","leaning":"deduction","category":"theology","tags":"Jesus, God, religion","style":"p","created_at":"2022-07-11 21:48:10","updated_at":"2022-07-11 21:48:10"},{"id":"11","slug":"how-live-blessed-life","question":"How do I live a blessed life?","excerpt":"It depends on what you mean by blessed.","answer":"It depends on what you mean by blessed. If by blessed you mean financial wealth, then we must consider motives. There's nothing wrong with wanting to have nice things and wealth. But there is something wrong when that's all we ever want from God. We're then like gold diggers. And remember, the Bible says the love of money is the root of all evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 So you might say, 'I don't love money, I just want to be comfortable'. That's fine. But we must be careful that this \"comfortable\" isn't for boosting our egos among friends and neighbors. Also, this comfort should not allow us to become complacent Christians. If our motives are right, the idea is to really seek God first and the rest He'll give us in time. Matthew 6:33","leaning":"opinionated","category":"","tags":"wealth, blessings, riches","style":"","created_at":null,"updated_at":null}]