Christianity

1. The History of Christianity

2. What Makes Christianity Unique?

3. Core Beliefs and Doctrines

4. The Role of Faith and Works

5. The Holy Spirit’s Presence and Power

6. Why Are There So Many Denominations?

7. Christianity and Other Religions

8. The Authenticity of the Bible

9. Living Out the Christian Worldview

1. How can Christianity claim to be true when it has changed so much throughout history?

2. Why are there so many gaps and contradictions in the historical records of early Christianity?

3. How did the early Church Fathers shape Christianity, and why should their interpretations still matter?

4. Why did Christianity succeed while other ancient religions disappeared?

5. How does Orthodox teaching explain the spread of Christianity despite severe persecution?

6. What role did politics and power play in the early Church’s growth and organization?

7. How do Christians reconcile the Church’s involvement in historical atrocities like the Crusades or the Inquisition?

1. Why does Christianity claim exclusivity when many religions teach similar values, like love and compassion?

2. How is Jesus different from other moral or religious figures like Buddha, Muhammad, or Confucius?

3. Why should the Bible’s teachings be considered unique or superior to other religious texts?

4. Why does Orthodox theology emphasize the Incarnation as central to Christianity’s uniqueness?

5. Can’t humanity achieve morality and purpose without Christianity??

1. Why do Christians believe in doctrines like the Trinity, which are hard to understand or explain?

2. How can the concept of original sin be just when it punishes all humanity for one act?

3. Why is salvation through faith in Jesus emphasized over good works?

4. How does the Creed summarize Christianity’s core beliefs, and why is it still relevant today?

5. Why does Christianity place such importance on sacraments like baptism and the Eucharist?

1. Why does Christianity teach that faith alone cannot save without works?

2. How do Orthodox teachings balance faith and works as part of salvation?

3. Why is faith necessary when morality and good works seem sufficient for a meaningful life?

4. How can Christians prove that faith leads to transformation and not just belief?

1. How can the Holy Spirit be active in the Church when division and corruption exist among Christians?

2. Why is the Holy Spirit’s work often unseen and unverifiable?

3. How does Orthodox theology explain the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments and the believer’s life?

4. Why do some denominations emphasize charismatic gifts while others reject them?

5. How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church into all truth if Christians still disagree on doctrine?

1. If Christianity is the one true faith, why are there thousands of denominations with conflicting beliefs?

2. How can Christians claim unity when divisions have existed since the early Church?

3. Why did the Great Schism and Reformation occur if the Church was guided by the Holy Spirit?

4. How does Orthodox teaching explain the Coptic Church’s claim to apostolic continuity amid global divisions?

5. Why do different denominations interpret the Bible so differently?

1. How can Christianity claim to be the true faith when other religions also offer spiritual experiences?

2. Why does Christianity reject reincarnation or other afterlife beliefs held by major world religions?

3. How does Orthodox Christianity view dialogue with other faiths?

4. Why do Christians believe their path to God is superior to others that seem equally valid?

5. Why does Christianity emphasize evangelism, even in cultures with their own established faiths?

1. How can Christians trust the Bible when it has been copied, translated, and edited over centuries?

2. Why are there differences in the Gospel accounts, and do they undermine their reliability?

3. Why does the Bible contain stories of violence and war, like those in the Old Testament?

4. How do Christians reconcile Jesus’ teachings of peace with statements like, “I did not come to bring peace but a sword”?

5. Why does the Bible include apparent contradictions or difficult passages that are hard to explain?

6. How does the Orthodox Church explain the harmony between Scripture and tradition as pillars of faith?

7. Why are there so many different versions of the Bible, and which one is correct?

8. How does archaeology support or contradict the historical claims of the Bible?

9. How can Christians claim the Bible is inspired when it reflects the cultural biases of its authors?

1. Why does Christianity demand radical self-denial and sacrifice in daily living?

2. How can Christians navigate modern moral dilemmas when the Bible doesn’t address them directly?

3. How does Orthodoxy explain the role of suffering as part of the Christian life?

4. Why do Christians emphasize virtues like love, humility, and forgiveness over personal ambition?

5. How does the Orthodox Church encourage Christians to engage with a secular and pluralistic society?