5 Gotcha Questions About Christianity

Christians often deal with problematic questions from people who have never read the Bible yet try to use as Gotcha questions which is an attempt to expose perceived contradictions and inconsistency  in the Bible. Here are five common “gotcha” questions Christians are asked, so here are 5 quick answers you can give to those questions.

1. How can a loving God allow evil and suffering?

With Questions like how you can believe God is loving and all-powerful but still allow evil to exist. The true but often dismissed answer is free will. Genesis explains that Adam and Eve chose to sin and created suffering. In addition, suffering can serve purposes like character growth or apropiere to God. The reason why God permits evil is to preserve free will. which allows genuine love and moral responsibility to flourish. This is all part of God’s ultimate plan for redemption, with evil ultimately defeated through Christ’s return. However, not everything is completely explainable.

2.How can you trust the Bible when it’s full of contradictions?

Many alleged contradictions in the Bible come from misunderstandings or lack of context, not from the Bible itself. A difference between the Gospel, which is composed of 4 different eyewitness reports, reflects different perspectives, not errors. Throughout its 66 books, written over centuries, the Bible’s core message is God’s redemption through Christ. There are over 5,000 Greek manuscripts and archaeological finds supporting the credibility of the Bible’s historical accounts. Careful study, considering the historical, social and literary context, can often resolve perceived contradictions.

3. Why does God condemn people to eternal punishment for finite sins?

Hell is a concept that raises questions of justice in the minds of many people. Christianity teaches us that sin is not just a finite act but an offense against an infinitely holy God, warranting dire consequences. Humans, given free will, can choose to accept or reject God’s offer of salvation through Jesus (John 3:16). Hell is absolute separation from God. Each person makes the choice to either embrace Jesus or reject Him. God’s justice is balanced by His mercy. Offering forgiveness to all who accept Christ as their Lord and savior right up to your very last breath. However once you take that last breath the choice is made and there are no I am sorry or second chances. So make your choice now, because tomorrow may be too late

4. If God is all-powerful, can He create a rock so heavy He can’t lift it?

This paradox challenges God’s omnipotence. Christianity holds that God’s power is boundless with logical consistency. It’s a logical fallacy to ask if God could make a square circle. Omnipotence means God can do whatever is logically possible, not self-contradictory.

As C.S. Lewis noted, nonsense doesn’t gain meaning by attaching “God can” to it. This question misrepresents omnipotence, which Christians understand as God’s ability to accomplish His perfect will.

5. How can Christianity be true when other religions claim similar truths?

Christianity stands out because of its unique claim that Jesus is God, supported by His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:14). Christianity is based on Christ’s sacrifice alone for salvation. Unlike other religions that focus on doing more good than bad in life. Honestly, do you think you wouldn’t sin in all three categories if you were judged right now based on how you act? Christians are supposed to be His witnesses. As Christians, Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection prove he is the one true God.

These questions, while challenging, open doors to deeper exploration of faith. Christianity encourages honest inquiry, trusting that truth withstands scrutiny. For those seeking answers, studying scripture, historical evidence, and theological works can provide clarity and strengthen faith.