Theology

The Process for Answering Tough Questions About Christianity

Every day I talk with students who ask nearly impossible questions about Jesus, Christianity and the Bible. I don’t have all the answers (and I never will). Thankfully, that’s not what God requires of Christians to share our faith.

This isn’t a perfect process, but it is a way to equip yourself in answering questions like “How can we trust the Bible?” and “Was Jesus really God?

Instead of answering specific questions, I’d rather share ways to prepare to answer tough questions and pass along a few resources you can start checking out today.

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Methodology

A Full-Proof Process to Figure Out What’s Ruining Your Day

I’m a bit of an anomaly. I’m rarely shaken by big life changes or weighty expectations. Things like moving overseas, learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, or leading a team rarely stress me out (not even when they are combined into a life-change cocktail).

But if I spill some milk, break a glass and see a spam email slip through the filter and into my inbox, I’m probably going to lose it.

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I’m not sure why that is. I’m still working on figuring out why I’m fine with major shifts and obstacles but I can’t overcome certain mental blocks a four year old wouldn’t struggle with.

Recently, I came up with a process for identifying the tiny frustrations that lead mental meltdowns for me. It helps me work through why I’m feeling the way I am and how to set things straight.
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