Christian Answers

Answers to various topics of the Christian life or the Bible

  • What Is a Pulpit? Are They Absolutely Necessary For Churches?

    What Is a Pulpit? Are They Absolutely Necessary For Churches?

    The Church and the Pulpit If you have been to a church of any type you probably have seen what is called a church pulpit. Some of these are quite heavy, elaborate, and ornate. But exactly what is a pulpit, anyway? A church pulpit is a platform with normally a quite elaborate wooden stand or…

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  • What Does The Bible Say About Guns? 6 Solid Principles

    What Does The Bible Say About Guns? 6 Solid Principles

    The debate about gun control is one that is raging in our country right now. Many people feel passionately on both sides of the issue, and it can be hard to come to a consensus. As Christians, we should look at what the Bible says about guns. However, since we are in a vastly different…

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  • Can I Be Angry and Not Sin? The Truth Is Clear.

    Can I Be Angry and Not Sin? The Truth Is Clear.

    Anger is a tricky emotion. It can be difficult to know what to do with it, especially if you are a Christian. We want to be obedient to God and we don’t want to sin. So can we be angry and not sin? Let’s take a look at what the Bible has to say about…

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  • What Does The Bible Say About Guilt? – Can We Be Free?

    What Does The Bible Say About Guilt? – Can We Be Free?

    Guilt is something that many people know all too well. It can be crippling, and keep us from moving forward in our lives. Many times, guilt is the result of things we have done in the past- things that we are not proud of. We may feel like we can’t move on because of the…

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  • The Meaning of Amazing Grace: One of the Most Famous Hymns Ever

    The Meaning of Amazing Grace: One of the Most Famous Hymns Ever

    There are some songs that are so popular, that they transcend the boundaries of genre and language. “Amazing Grace” is one of those songs. The story of the song and the man behind the song is certainly a story of God’s amazing grace. This hymn has been sung by Christians and non-Christians alike for a…

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  • What Does The Bible Say About Cremation

    What Does The Bible Say About Cremation

    There are some topics we had much rather tackle than those about death. However, this topic seems to come up quite often. Using cremation as a method to put to rest our deceased loved ones has become an increasingly popular option. But, is it an acceptable Biblical practice? This is a question that some Christians…

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  • Should Christians Get Baptized? – The Biblical Truth

    Should Christians Get Baptized? – The Biblical Truth

    There are a lot of misconceptions about baptism. Some people think that you must be baptized in order to go to heaven. Others believe that it’s just an optional act of obedience. Some outside of the church doesn’t seem to have a strong opinion either way. So, should Christians get baptized, period? Let’s see if…

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  • What Is a Baby Dedication? Tradition or Biblical Instruction?

    What Is a Baby Dedication? Tradition or Biblical Instruction?

    When parents bring their baby before the church congregation in what is called a Baby Dedication, what is really happening? Are the parents simply wanting to honor God by dedicating their child to God with a meaningful expression? Or, does this confer some kind of spiritual designation on the child as in infant baptism? We…

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  • Prayers For Church Leaders: 7 Effective Prayers That Make a Difference

    Prayers For Church Leaders: 7 Effective Prayers That Make a Difference

    Prayers For Church Leaders – So Important It should go without saying that many or most church leaders have a difficult job. They may be Senior Pastors, associate pastors of some type including pastors for children, students, senior adults, and worship leaders. Also, remember small group leaders, Sunday School teachers, and those who lead men’s…

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