Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it seem that good people suffer while bad people do not?

It might appear that way, but suffering is not exclusive to good, bad, or any other kind of people. Suffering is a human condition – everyone will suffer at one point or another. It is of course true that some suffer more than others, and the reasons for this are many – this would be its own question with a very long answer. On a side note, appearances can be...

What can I do to make people love God’s word when I’m teaching?

I think most of us that attempt to spread God’s word can relate to your question. From one standpoint, we can continue to master the craft of communication both in written word or orally, as well as try to be engaging in how to relate to people and be personable. But the main thing to remember is that it is the Holy Spirit that changes hearts and draws people to...

Why should we forgive others if God wouldn’t even forgive Adam & Eve?

God DID forgive Adam & Eve… but the story in the Garden of Eden is about consequence of sin, not forgiveness. Although forgiven, the consequences were permanent, so much so that the entire universe “fell” into sin. It is typically regarded that being removed from the garden was a punishment, but it was done so that they would not eat from the tree of life, and be forever stuck in...