Christian Living
BROWSE CHRISTIAN LIVING FAQS BY TOPIC
Abortion
- Does the Bible say anything about abortion and euthanasia?
- What is the status of the pro-life movement in America, and what can Christians do who are opposed to abortion?
Children and Teens
- Can we shield our children from the negative consequences of divorce?
- Can the Ten Commandments provide our children with lessons to take into the "real world"?
- Do our young people have an understanding of their life purpose?
- How can a Christian family include and emphasize God in their celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday?
- How can I protect my children from worldly influences?
- How do I balance love and discipline as a parent?
- How do I talk to my 9 year old son about sex?
- How do we become Christ-like in our parenting?
- How do you explain the gospel to a child?
- How should parents define success for their children?
- Should I set goals for my children?
- What are the devastating consequences of divorce upon our future generations?
- What do parents need to know?
- What effect does yelling have on my children?
- What is the greatest threat to Christian children today?
- What is the ideal minimum age for children to start dating?
- What is the most important thing parents need to know about parenting?
Christian Life
- As a believer, how do you free yourself from sin?
- Can the Ten Commandments provide our children with lessons to take into the "real world"?
- Do our young people have an understanding of their life purpose?
- Do the Ten Commandments have a role in the life of today's Christian or are they outdated?
- Does battling the same sin for a long time mean a person isn't really a Christian?
- Does interpersonal conflict affect our worship of God?
- How can a Christian family include and emphasize God in their celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday?
- How can believers experience the joy, spoken of in Phil. 1, while in the midst of sorrow?
- How can conflict in our lives help us to attain joy?
- How can I increase my love for God?
- How can we "keep in step" with the Lord?
- How can we tell the truth with love and kindness?
- How do I deal with my lust?
- How do I handle group pressure?
- How do I keep myself from becoming like the world?
- How do we learn to become humble?
- How do we maintain a life of consistent spiritual discipline?
- How do we overcome the sins of the tongue?
- How do you not waste your life?
- How does the Christian face the real pressures of life?
- How will God use the trials I go through to benefit others?
- If God is sovereign over all world events, should Christians vote or seek public office to bring social change?
- If my spouse does something to irritate me, how should I respond?
- Is cremation consistent with the Christian worldview?
- Is it ever morally permissible to lie?
- Is it normal for a person to doubt his or her salvation, and how should that doubt be handled?
- Is it okay if I question God's faithfulness when I go through difficult times?
- Is the Christian faith too rigid to allow us to enjoy life?
- Is there such a thing as a non-maturing Christian?
- Should Christians be 'intolerant'?
- Should Christians fear the devil?
- There are times when I am so down and depressed I can't pray...what should I do?
- What are the marks of a maturing believer?
- What characterizes a godly marriage?
- What do you do when you can't feel God's presence?
- What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol?
- What effect does yelling have on my children?
- What is spiritual erosion?
- What is the Biblical view of wealth?
- What is the definition of true godly character?
- What is the problem with lying?
- What is the proper Christian view regarding retirement?
- What is the proper response to painful circumstances?
- What is true godly wisdom?
- What role does suffering play in our sanctification?
- What, if any, responsibilities do Christians have to the governments under which they live?
- When people read the Bible on their own, is there any danger in asking the question, "What does this verse mean to me?"
- Where does joy come from?
- Why do Christians still fall into sin?
Culture
- Can human cloning be harmonized with a Christian worldview?
- How can I protect my children from worldly influences?
- How do I keep myself from becoming like the world?
- If God is sovereign over all world events, should Christians vote or seek public office to bring social change?
- Is capital punishment Biblical?
- Is there a rightful place for religious faith in our government?
- Is there something missing in the men's movements such as the Promise Keepers?
- Should Christians be 'intolerant'?
- What is the status of the pro-life movement in America, and what can Christians do who are opposed to abortion?
- What, if any, responsibilities do Christians have to the governments under which they live?
Devotional Life
- How can I be filled with the Spirit?
- How can I increase my love for God?
- How should I pray? / What are some secrets to effective prayer?
Divorce
- Can we shield our children from the negative consequences of divorce?
- How can I keep my family together in a world that is falling apart?
- My husband is a physically abusive alcoholic and refuses to change. Do I have grounds for divorce?
- What are the Biblical grounds for divorce?
- What are the devastating consequences of divorce upon our future generations?
- What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
- What does the Bible say about divorce?
- Why do so many couples fail in marriage?
Evangelism
- Can a person be 'argued' into the Kingdom?
- Can a person know God without believing in Jesus?
- Can you earn salvation thru "good works?"
- How can a Christian minister the Gospel to an unbelieving family?
- How can I reach my neighbors for Christ?
- How do you explain the gospel to a child?
- If Christianity is true, why are so many atrocities committed in the name of Christ?
- Is the Great Commission fulfilled simply by the sharing of the Gospel, or is there more we must do?
- Is there evidence for life after death?
- Is there is 'time limit' on salvation?
- What distinguishes Christianity from other religions?
- What does a person need to believe to be a Christian?
- What does it mean to be born again?
- What does it mean to be 'saved'?
- What happens after I die?
- What happens to a person who has never heard of Jesus?
- What is the central message of the Bible?
- What should I do if a friend or family member who claims to be a Christian is obviously involved in sin?
- What, if anything, is wrong with a pastor giving a salvation invitation at the end of a worship service?
- Why are so many unbelievers hostile to the message of Christianity?
Faith
- How can conflict in our lives help us to attain joy?
- How can we avoid being hindered on our spiritual journey?
- Is it normal for a person to doubt his or her salvation, and how should that doubt be handled?
- Is it okay if I question God's faithfulness when I go through difficult times?
- What is spiritual erosion?
- What is the Biblical definition of faith?
- Where does joy come from?
- Why is it important that we accept that Jesus Christ came in real human flesh?
Family
- How can I continue to guide my grown children?
- How can I keep my family together in a world that is falling apart?
- How can I protect my children from worldly influences?
- How do I balance love and discipline as a parent?
- How do I talk to my 9 year old son about sex?
- How do we become Christ-like in our parenting?
- How should parents define success for their children?
- Is celebrating Christmas inherently sinful or dangerous for a Christian family?
- Should I set goals for my children?
- What are the devastating consequences of divorce upon our future generations?
- What is the greatest threat to Christian children today?
- What is the most important thing parents need to know about parenting?
- When you marry your mate, you're really marrying their family, right???
Finances
- What if we just cannot afford to tithe?
Holidays
- How can a Christian family include and emphasize God in their celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday?
- How should Christians respond to Halloween?
- Is celebrating Christmas inherently sinful or dangerous for a Christian family?
- Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
- What does the word "Easter" mean?
Homosexuality
- Are homosexuals a legitimate minority?
- Does homosexuality demonstrate that the Bible is antiquated and irrelevant?
- Why does the homosexual community so despise the Christian faith?
Knowing God
- Can a person know God without believing in Jesus?
- How can I increase my love for God?
- Is it okay if I question God's faithfulness when I go through difficult times?
- Scripture describes God as speaking in a still, small voice. Are we to listen for instructions from God through audible voices or impressions He sends?
- What do you do when you can't feel God's presence?
Leadership
- Can a man be an effective pastor if he does not know Greek or Hebrew?
- Does the Bible permit women to be pastors in the church?
- Does the personal integrity of our leaders really matter?
- How can a man know God has called him to be a pastor?
- Is it wrong for the woman to be the spiritual leader if the husband isn't comfortable doing it?
- What are the biblical qualifications for being a pastor of a church?
Love
- How can God be a God of love if He sends people to hell for eternity?
- How can I increase my love for God?
- How do I balance love and discipline as a parent?
- If hell is real, how is God loving?
Love and Sex
- How can men overcome moral temptation?
- How do I deal with my lust?
- How do I talk to my 9 year old son about sex?
- Is it normal for our sex life to be a lot, then a little, and so on and so on?
- What does the Bible teach us about sex outside of marriage?
Marriage
- Can a marriage really last?
- How can I get the "zip" back into my marriage?
- How can men overcome moral temptation?
- How do you handle the differences between a man and a woman in a marriage?
- If my spouse does something to irritate me, how should I respond?
- Is it normal for our sex life to be a lot, then a little, and so on and so on?
- Is it wrong for the woman to be the spiritual leader if the husband isn't comfortable doing it?
- Should believers only marry believers?
- What are the Biblical grounds for divorce?
- What are the devastating consequences of divorce upon our future generations?
- What characterizes a godly marriage?
- What do you do when the "good feelings" subside in a marriage?
- What does it mean when the Bible says that the husband is to be the head over the wife?
- What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
- What does the Bible say about divorce?
- What is God's model for marriage?
- What is the three-sided "triangle" of a Christian marriage?
- When you marry your mate, you're really marrying their family, right???
- Why can't non-Christian couples enjoy the ideal in marriage?
- Why do so many couples fail in marriage?
Missions and Service
- How can I best serve God in my retirement?
- What is a woman's highest calling?
Parenting
- Can we shield our children from the negative consequences of divorce?
- How can a Christian family include and emphasize God in their celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday?
- How can I continue to guide my grown children?
- How can I keep my family together in a world that is falling apart?
- How can I protect my children from worldly influences?
- How do I balance love and discipline as a parent?
- How do I talk to my 9 year old son about sex?
- How do we become Christ-like in our parenting?
- How do you explain the gospel to a child?
- How should parents define success for their children?
- If God is sovereign over all world events, should Christians vote or seek public office to bring social change?
- Should I set goals for my children?
- What do parents need to know?
- What effect does yelling have on my children?
- What is the best way to handle correction in the home?
- What is the greatest threat to Christian children today?
- What is the ideal minimum age for children to start dating?
- What is the most important thing parents need to know about parenting?
Politics and World Issues
- Can human cloning be harmonized with a Christian worldview?
- Does the Bible say anything about abortion and euthanasia?
- Has the war in Iraq produced any positive change?
- How should we live in light of the fact that our country is a terrorist target?
- Is capital punishment Biblical?
- Is God out of touch with the affairs of this world?
- Is it biblically correct for America to be involved in the war on terrorism?
- Is the increasing warfare of our time an indication that we are nearing the second coming of Christ?
- Is the United States a Christian nation?
- Is there a rightful place for religious faith in our government?
- What is the root of the great political division today?
- What, if any, responsibilities do Christians have to the governments under which they live?
Relationships
- How do I handle group pressure?
- Is it wrong for the woman to be the spiritual leader if the husband isn't comfortable doing it?
- Should believers only marry believers?
- What does the Bible teach us about sex outside of marriage?
- What is "missionary dating?"
- When you marry your mate, you're really marrying their family, right???
Salvation
- Can you earn salvation thru "good works?"
- How can I be certain that I've not committed the unforgivable sin?
- How were people who lived before the time of Christ saved?
- If you've asked Jesus into your heart but sin right before you die, do you go to heaven? / Can I lose my salvation?
- Is it normal for a person to doubt his or her salvation, and how should that doubt be handled?
- Is the resurrection of Jesus really that important to the Christian faith?
- Is there is 'time limit' on salvation?
- Is water baptism necessary for salvation?
- What does a person need to believe to be a Christian?
- What does it mean to be born again?
- What does it mean to be 'saved'?
- What would you do if Jesus Christ returned tomorrow?
- What, if anything, is wrong with a pastor giving a salvation invitation at the end of a worship service?
- Who created hell? Where will you spend eternity?
- Why is it important that we accept that Jesus Christ came in real human flesh?
Sin
- Are private sins anyone else's business, and do we all have a "right of privacy?"
- As a believer, how do you free yourself from sin?
- Does battling the same sin for a long time mean a person isn't really a Christian?
- How can God see every sin as being the same?
- How can I be certain that I've not committed the unforgivable sin?
- How do I deal with my lust?
- How do we overcome the sins of the tongue?
- If a Christian sins just before dying, will he still go to Heaven?
- If you've asked Jesus into your heart but sin right before you die, do you go to heaven? / Can I lose my salvation?
- Is it ever morally permissible to lie?
- Is there such a thing as Biblical penance?
- What should I do if a friend or family member who claims to be a Christian is obviously involved in sin?
- Why do Christians still fall into sin?
Temptation
- How can men overcome moral temptation?
- How do I deal with my lust?
- What is the key to successfully battling moral temptation?
Tithing and Giving
- What if we just cannot afford to tithe?
Wisdom
- What is true godly wisdom?
Workplace
- How can I best serve God in my retirement?
- How do I handle group pressure?
- What is the proper Christian view regarding retirement?
Worship
- Are strong emotions and a feeling of God's presence during a church service indicators that I've truly worshiped God in the right way?
- Does interpersonal conflict affect our worship of God?
- What do you do when you can't feel God's presence?
- What is the role of emotions in a worship service?
- Why do Christians worship God on Sunday instead of the Sabbath?
- Why does God command us to worship Him?