Questions?

Q. What do you think life after death is like?

A. This is a good question. The Bible is clear that we will go immediately into God's presence when we die. It also tells us that, at a future point in history, Jesus will return to earth, God will renew all of his good creation, and He will give us new, resurrected, physical bodies. The Bible tells us that we, as God's people, will actually be running the new world on his behalf. This idea goes back to Genesis when humans were supposed to be running the Garden and looking after the animals before they rebelled against God.

We don't know everything about this new creation, but we do know that there will be no more crying or sorrow, and that "No one has ever seen this, and no one has ever heard about it. No one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him" (1 Cor.2:9).

We can't wait.

Q. When will Jesus come back?

A. The Bible says that no one knows the time or season. It also says that God will not return until the entire world has heard the gospel message.

Q. Why don't I wait and make a decision later?

A. Many people have asked this question. Our answer is always to ask a question, "What if something happens to you tonight? Would you be ready to
face God?"

If you have not asked Jesus to forgive you your sins, you are in trouble. Furthermore, Jesus' gift of eternal life doesn't come to Christians just when they die. Eternal life starts the moment they become part of God's family. Jesus gives us a great life now. Far from being restrictive, the Christian life is really full and exciting.

Q. Why is there so much suffering in the world?

A. Many people ask me that, if God is a God of love, why does he allow suffering in the world, like famine, earthquakes, etc.? The short answer to this is: we do not know. However, we do know that, since man chose to go his own way, some of these things are the result of man's sin. Nevertheless, we do know that God is a God of love and justice, and he will have an answer for us one day.

Q. What about baptism?

A. Scripture is clear that, as a sign of our change of heart, we need to be baptized as soon as we can after we have become a Christian. Baptism symbolizes that we are leaving our sinful lives behind and starting a new life, which is clean and spotless.

This process was good enough for Jesus when John baptized him; so, it should be equally as good for us!

Q. Do I have to get my life straightened out overnight?

A. Jesus wants you to come to him now, warts and all. The Holy Spirit (who comes into our lives when we become Christians) will help us become more like Jesus. This is not an overnight process; so, do not get worried about it. However, from now on, our responsibility is to avoid situations that would cause us to sin.

Q. Is it really as simple as you make out?

A. We do not really make it out. The Bible tells us how simple it is. Becoming a Christian is the easy bit because God now wants to be in the driver's seat of your life while you become the passenger. This means quite a change in most of our lives, but it is worth it because God is a far better driver than any of us are.

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