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Category Archives: Doubt Busters
Through the sciences we have gained much knowledge about how the world works, so why do we need a god?
This kind of question is usually asked of those in the sciences who are personally pursuing knowledge. If they write a book, they’ll usually write about ancient man’s inability to explain the forces of nature, and so they invented a … Continue reading
Posted in Science and Evolution
Tagged atheists, Christianity, God, Jesus Christ, science, sin, Word of God
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If I do many good works, will I go to heaven?
Think about what the question implies. It assumes that because of doing many good works, we’ve put God on the spot; the Creator of the universe is in our debt! We’re saying that He owes us heaven because of all … Continue reading
Posted in Sin and Salvation
Tagged faith, good deeds, good works, Heaven, Jesus Christ, sin
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How can you believe the church has the truth when there are so many conflicting denominations?
How can Christians say they know the truth about God when their theology and beliefs are fractured in so many ways? How can any one group be sure of themselves, that they got it right? The same way anyone else … Continue reading
I believe God can answer my prayers, but how can I believe he will answer them?
Some of you are praying for a loved one’s healing of a dreaded disease. Others are praying for someone’s salvation or that she will return to the Lord. However, it’s hard to believe God for the outcome if you don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Demons, H e l l and Suffering
Tagged faith, Fanny J. Crosby, Joni Eareckson Tada, Kingdom of God, prayer, suffering
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How do we grow in Christ’s love?
The Bible expects us to grow in love. For instance, Philippians 1:9 tells us, “that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment.” When we were saved, God did not limit our salvation to merely … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged Bible, Bible Study, christlikeness, growth, love, Word of God
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Is it fair for good people to end up in Hell just because they didn’t receive the salvation of Jesus?
Of course it is fair. Heaven is God’s home. If a person arrived at your doorstep saying they’re a good person, would you let him in to live with you as long as he wanted? Of course not! If you … Continue reading
Posted in Sin and Salvation
Tagged forgiveness, good deeds, good works, hell, salvation, sin
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Are people completely destroyed in Hell, or do they remain conscious?
I see two striking examples of people in Hell that give us an answer. Let’s look at the longest one first, found in Luke 16. Jesus told this story to the Pharisees:
Posted in Demons, H e l l and Suffering
Tagged demons, Devil, hell, hellfire, judgment, Lazarus, Lucifer, Revelation, sheol
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Is everything really working out for our good?
We see so many things going wrong in the world today that we wonder if God is really in control as much as people seem to believe. We suffer relationship problems, money issues, physical and mental anguish, and wonder whether … Continue reading
How can you be a servant of God if you can’t see him?
We often perform our work in response to something, or to fulfill some purpose. We do our homework in response to a teacher’s assignment. We do our work according to the responsibilities our boss gave us. We take care of … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged Bible, Christians, Gospel, Jesus Christ, missions, service
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Why are you Christians so intolerant?
Are Christians more intolerant than other people or groups? Let’s start with the dictionary definition of the word ‘intolerant’ to make sure we are on the same page: 1. Unable or unwilling to endure something [such as endure criticism]. 2. … Continue reading
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