Christian Answers

Why Do Christians Say Amen?

Sometimes we say it without even thinking. Sometimes we say it with great fervor in response to something we have heard. Sometimes we say it to voice our agreement with another believer. But why do Christians say amen? Where did we get that from? When I was a little girl I was taught that saying […]

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How Did the Early Church Differ From The Church Today?

by Jack Wellman

How is the church of today different from the church during the apostle’s day? What are the major differences? What is missing from the church today that was present during the church’s beginning? The Birth of the Church The church was actually born on the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon believers. […]

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What is Christian Dogma? Should Christians Be Dogmatic?

by Jack Wellman

What does it mean to be dogmatic? What is meant by the term Christian dogma? Is it good to be dogmatic? What is Dogma? Dogma is a set of codes, beliefs, and principles which are held to be necessarily true and cannot or will not change. For example, there are dogmas of science and religion which […]

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What is the Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven? A Bible Study

by Robert Driskell

In one sense, the entire universe is God’s kingdom; He rightfully owns everything. Nevertheless, the idea of ‘The Kingdom of God/Heaven’ carries a special significance in the Scriptures. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel was a theocracy. God was Israel’s King and the people of Israel were God’s subjects. It was a nation […]

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Are There Rules For Sex Within A Christian Marriage?

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible say is permissible within a Christian marriage? Are there certain restrictions? What is allowable within the confines of the Bible? God Created Sex God did not create sex just for procreation or to have children. God created sex for a husband and wife to enjoy. He made us male and female […]

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The History Of The Bible: 5 Important Dates

by Robert Driskell

Christians consider the Bible to be the Word of God and to be our authority in living out our faith. The importance of the Bible in the life of the Christian can hardly be overstated. In this article I would like to look at some important dates in the history of the Bible. Many more […]

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Who Were The Pharisees And Sadducees? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

Exactly who were the Pharisees and the Sadducees and what was their purpose in Judea at the time of Jesus’ earthly ministry? Are there present day Pharisees or Sadducees today? Differences Between the Pharisees and the Sadducees One of the main differences between the Pharisees and the Sadducees was that the Pharisees believed in the […]

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Is it Sin For Unmarried Christians To Live Together? A Pastor’s Counseling Session

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible say about living together? Is the Bible silent on this? What if the couple is not having sex? Here is an actual exchange of a counseling session I had with a young lady who believed that she was a Christian and asked for advice about whether it was sin or not […]

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Why is Jesus Called the Lamb of God? A Christian Study

by Jack Wellman

Why is Jesus often referred to as the Lamb of God in the Bible? What is the significance of that fact? Behold the Lamb of God John the Baptist knew who the Lamb of God was and for what the purpose the Lamb came. When John saw Jesus coming, he announced, “Behold! The Lamb of […]

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10 Myths Non-Christians Believe About Christians

by Robert Driskell

Non-Christians sometimes misunderstand what Christians believe. They also misunderstand why Christians believe what they believe. In this article, I’d like to look at several misunderstandings, or myths, non-Christians have about Christians. Too many times, non-Christians allow, or use, these misunderstandings to prevent them from trusting Jesus as their Savior. 1. Being a Christian means following […]

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