Questions from Life Group

This semester in life group, we all submitted any questions we had about God, life, the bible, Christianity, etc. Here are all of the questions we're going through! Aren't they great??

Why are all sins considered equal?
- Are there different degrees of sin?
- How can all sins be the same?

What is the condition of our hearts?

Is the Holy Spirit in children?

How do you trust in the LORD’s timing or be content when your heart’s desire for your life is not being answered and you watch all of your non-Christians friends get what you want?

Can you lose your salvation if you turn too far away or become hardened?

You hear people say its normal to have times when you questions your faith. How do you know when your questioning is an issue needing attention?

How do we handle dealing with someone we’ve approached about their sin appropriately who publicly claims to be a Christian but refuses to repent?

How do I know the bible is true if my argument is scripture?

Why did God create us to be inherently sinful?

Does God give consideration to people who were born into atheist (or other religion) families and are not exposed to Him or taught false theology at an early age?

How can I read the bible and actually glean something deeper and profound from it?

How can you be a light without talking about the bible?

How do you start the conversation with someone who is adamantly against hearing anything?

How do you defend your faith with Bible verses when the other person uses bible verses against you?

How can I be an even better example of the LORD to the lost?

Does God give consideration to people who were born into atheist (or other religion) families and are not exposed to Him or taught false theology at an early age?

What do you say when someone is unsure about how to process a death of a loved one and is lost?

When you are witnessing to someone on their deathbed how do you know if they are saved?

What do you say to people that call themselves Catholic/Christian? As the same thing?

How do you love like the LORD? Love difficult people, like family members that cause problems?

How do you love your family members that have hurt you?

How do you deal with people who don’t understand you and therefore judge you or persecute you?

Is it a sin to smoke marijuana just because it’s illegal? What happens if it becomes legalized?
-Why do some look at cigarettes as a sin if its legal?

Why do some Christians believe stem cell research is a sin? Didn’t God create the people who discovered it?

What is the bible’s stance on homosexuality?

When and why is divorce acceptable?

What happens when a couple has divorced but they want to get back together? Is there divorce still a sin if they get back together?

How do we handle dealing with someone we’ve approached about their sin appropriately who publicly claims to be a Christian but refuses to repent?

Who are the women of the bible? And what were there roles?

How can you balance being an “independent woman” or career minded woman while still being submissive?

How can I completely trust God with our finances?

Does tithing relate only to giving directly to the church?

Why did Jesus come at the point in history when he did?
-Why not now in a time of social media, where more would see him?

Why isn’t the doctrine of the Trintity more clear in the bible?
-I know the bible says Jesus is the image of the invisible God. So that means He is God. I can try to grabst that somehow,with God,there can be more than one that are exactly the same.He and Jesus,but what about the Holy Spirit? Does the bible say the Holy Spirit is God too?

Who do I pray to? Father? Jesus taught us to pray to Him. Some say it doesn't matter which we pray to....but during my prayers, I try to include them all so I don't worship one more than the other. So confused...Help me!

What do you say to someone who claims to have the ability to heal people physically through the spirit?

What is your take on Rob Bell’s view on Heaven and Hell (Love Wins)?

Are the events of the world following what is written in Revelation?

How can the LORD permit terrible tragedy happening to innocent believers versus intervening like he’s done in the past (Old Testament) times?

Why is it easy to forgive others, but hard to forgive myself?