Growing Together in Understanding
As members of the body of Christ, we humbly acknowledge that we trust the Lord who is helping us to grow in unity and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. "Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ" (Ephesians 4:15). We are all works in progress, and "God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be" (1 Corinthians 12:18). Some of us know a bit more and some of us know a bit less, but we all aim to grow in Him, "until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13).
The purpose of this Q&A section is not to promote empty debates or arguments, for Scripture warns us: "Avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless" (Titus 3:9). Instead, we seek to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18) together, as one body. "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone" (Colossians 4:6). We are called to "be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2) as we learn together.
"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." - Romans 14:19
The questions in this section are mainly extracted from our Contact Us section, representing genuine inquiries from those seeking to understand God's Word better. We approach these questions with humility, recognizing that "the body is not made up of one part but of many" (1 Corinthians 12:14), and we all have room to grow in wisdom and understanding.
Does God truly love me?
We approach this profound question with reverence, not assumption. Scripture gently affirms that God's love is not distant or theoretical, but shown in Christ. When we struggle to believe this, the Word patiently reminds us again:
"God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God." (1 John 3:1)
As the body of Christ grew in understanding, they learned to receive this love not as something earned, but as a gift given freely through Christ. We too can find assurance in these words, trusting that God's love is steadfast even when our feelings waver.
I have sinned a lot, will God still forgive me if I repent?
Forgiveness is not earned because we deserve it, but received because God is faithful. We humbly approach His throne of grace, trusting His mercy and grace more than our own self-righteousness. The Body of Christ understood this profound truth:
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." (Acts 3:19)
"Everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." (Acts 10:43)
The apostle Peter, who himself experienced profound forgiveness after denying Christ, later wrote: "He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed" (1 Peter 2:24). God's forgiveness is complete and sufficient.
Does God hear my prayers?
Even when words fail us, Scripture assures us that God listens with compassion. Our prayers may be imperfect, but His attention is not. The believers before us found great comfort in knowing their prayers were heard:
"For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" (Romans 10:12-13)
"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." (Romans 8:26)
The writer of Hebrews encourages us: "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). Our prayers matter to God, and He invites us to bring all our concerns to Him.
Is Jesus truly the only way to God?
This question touches the very heart of our faith. As the body of Christ, we hold to the clear teaching of Scripture with humility, recognizing that salvation comes through Christ alone as a gracious gift, not through human merit or wisdom.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5)
This foundational truth was proclaimed by the first-century church not as a claim of superiority, but as the message of reconciliation entrusted to them: "God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:19). We share this truth with the same humility and love with which it was revealed to us.
Is God with me when I suffer?
Scripture does not deny suffering, instead, it gently testifies that God does not abandon His people in it. The believers before us faced persecution and hardship, yet found God's presence sufficient:
"But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it." (2 Timothy 4:17)
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
The apostle Paul, who suffered greatly for the gospel, wrote: "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed" (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). God's presence sustains us even in our deepest trials.
Does God still accept me when I fail?
We approach God aware of our weakness. Scripture gently assures us that Christ intercedes for us even when we fall short. The New Testament letters are filled with grace for struggling believers:
"My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." (1 John 2:1)
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9)
The writer to the Hebrews reminds us: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4:15-16). Our standing with God rests on Christ's work, not our perfection.
Does God care about my daily needs?
The Word of God invites believers to bring even ordinary concerns to God, trusting His care rather than our own strength. Jesus taught His disciples about God's attentive care:
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)
Jesus assured His followers: "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" (Matthew 6:26). As members of Christ's body, we learn to trust our heavenly Father's provision, knowing He cares for each part of His body.
Have Your Own Question?
As the body of Christ, we continue to learn and grow together. If you have questions about faith, Scripture, or Christian living that aren't addressed here, we invite you to share them with us. We approach all questions with humility, recognizing that "now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12).
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