Questions

about Humans

Begun on 2/25/01

Last revised on 10/12/01

WHO or WHAT created humans? (Bible references)

WHY is there pain and suffering in humans? (Bible references)

WHY do humans lie, cheat, steal, etc.?

WHY do humans hurt other humans?

murder

rape

assault (to hit)

oppress

abuse

neglect

enslave

WHY do humans go to war?

WHAT are the MOST important goals

that a human can accomplish during their lifetime?

that a married couple can accomplish during several decades together?

that a group of people (like a church congregation) can accomplish during

several decades?

WHY has EVERY previous civilization eventually perished? (except the Jews)

WHAT is the purpose for

an individual’s existence

a marriage

a family

a church

a community

a state

a nation

the nations of the world

civilization

history

Universally, WHAT are the wisest and best things a parent pass along to their child?

WHAT are ways to

encourage a person that is discouraged?

inspire hope in a person that is hopeless?

revive a person that is in despair?

convince a person not to quit a life-long quest?

persuade a person not to commit suicide?

motivate a person to dream big dreams?

stimulate a person to pursue excellence?

teach a person to live a balanced life?

According to the Bible

WHAT are the most important values?

WHAT are the highest priorities?

WHAT are the noblest motivations?

WHAT is the source of godly self-esteem?

WHAT happens after a human dies?

Will there be

reincarnation

dreamless sleep

annihilation

purgatory

automatic return to the Godhead

final judgment

eternity in Heaven

eternity in Hell

second chance

WHAT does God require of Man?

HOW does Man sin?

Can a Man sin with his

thoughts

words

deeds

neglect or omission of the correct/appropriate/righteous

thoughts

words

deeds

WHY does Man sin? (Bible references)

WHERE does sin come from?

HOW can Man deal with sin? (Bible references)

Is sin related to evil?

IF sin is related to evil,

THEN how are they related?

WHY is this important?

Is Man basically

good

bad

neutral

WHAT are the greatest needs of a human?

Are spiritual needs optional?

Are spiritual needs just for a special few?

WHY does Man need a

Mediator

Redeemer

Savior

Advocate with God

Good Shepherd

faithful Friend

HOW can a lost person understand the gospel of salvation?

WHAT must a person do to become born again? (Bible references)

WHAT gives a Christian the right to come before God in prayer?

Do born again Christian continue to sin after salvation?

IF the continue to sin,

THEN WHAT is the cause of the sin?

WHAT is the remedy?

Can a person loose their salvation? (Bible references)

Can a genuinely born again person back slide?

Can a backslidden person be restored to fellowship with God?

WHAT needs to be understood and done before a person is ready to

be water baptized

receive Holy Communion

become a member of a local church

become a lay leader (deacon, elder, etc.) in a local church

become a professional leader (pastor, evangelist, missionary) in a local church

WHAT are the basic principles and instructions concerning prayer?

Can doing good works save a person?

Do good works keep a person saved?

After salvation , are good works

commanded

suggested

optional

unimportant

WHAT are three examples of acceptable post-salvation good works?

Will God give believers eternal rewards?

WHAT will be the basis for eternal rewards?

WHAT are three examples of eternal rewards?

WHO goes to Heaven and WHY?

WHO goes to Hell and WHY?

WHAT is Heaven like?

WHAT is Hell like?

Do small children go to Heaven if they die before the age of accountability?

WHAT is the age of accountability?

Do the mentally retarded who cannot understand the gospel go to Heaven?

WHAT happens to those in isolated places that never head the gospel –

WHERE do they go after death?

Do those in Heaven recognize others that they knew on earth?

HOW can an individual know if they are saved?

HOW can a person know if another person is saved (spouse, relative, friend, etc.)?

Will Jesus judge individuals after they die?

WHAT is the basis of this judgment?

WHAT are the consequences of this judgment?

HOW can one prepare for this judgment?

WHAT are

wise priorities,

suitable goals

general guidelines

specific suggestions

recommended commitments for

new believers

growing Christian

those entering personal ministry

those entering church leadership

those seeking to grow spiritually

children

youth

singles

unwed mother considering an abortion

engaged couples

newly weds

married couples

parents

person considering or involved in adulterous affair

person considering or involved in homosexual relationship

those considering divorce

those who have gotten a divorce

those who face death (like cancer)

those who are relatives and close friends of those facing death

those who are grieving

widows/widowers