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193 availableHow can Christians engage with people who disagree with them without compromising truth or losing love?
Truth and love belong together in following Jesus. We do not honor him by hiding what we believe, and we do not honor him by speaking truth with contempt. The person before us is a neighbor to love, not an opponent to defeat.
How should following Jesus shape my work, money, generosity, and care for people in need?
Following Jesus embraces ordinary life. Paid work, unpaid caregiving, study, spending, saving, and giving can all become expressions of love for God and neighbor. None of them purchases his acceptance; they are responses to his grace.
How should Christians understand same-sex attraction and questions about gender identity?
These questions concern people, not abstract issues. Every person bears God’s image and deserves dignity, patient listening, and protection from cruelty. Christian convictions never justify mockery, harassment, or violence.
What does the Bible teach about sex, marriage, and singleness?
Scripture presents our bodies and sexuality as part of God’s good creation. Jesus affirms marriage as the covenant union of a man and a woman, and sexual intimacy belongs within that faithful, lifelong relationship.
How do I discern God’s will when the Bible does not address my exact situation?
God does not give us a detailed advance itinerary for every decision. He gives us his Word, his Spirit, and a community in which to grow in wisdom. Discerning his will usually means learning to make faithful choices rather than discovering a hidden message.
How can I share my faith and help someone follow Jesus without being pushy?
Sharing your faith begins with love for people and confidence in the gospel. We want others to know Christ, but we cannot produce faith through pressure, cleverness, or control. God opens hearts through his Word and Spirit.
Why does belonging to a local church matter?
Jesus saves people into a shared life, not a solitary religious project. Everyone united to Christ belongs to his people, and that belonging should take concrete form in a local church.
Why does the Lord’s Supper matter?
The Lord’s Supper is Christ’s gift to his gathered people. In receiving the bread and cup, believers remember his death, proclaim its saving significance, and look forward to his return.
Why does baptism matter, and who should be baptized?
Baptism matters because Jesus commanded it as part of making disciples. It publicly identifies a believer with Christ and his people and portrays the saving reality of belonging to the crucified and risen Lord.