I did some research on the “Top 4 Questions People Have about Christianity” and wanted to share the findings.
While every non-Christian comes with their own background and curiosity, surveys and conversations often reveal four recurring questions people want answered about Christianity:
1. “Who is Jesus, really”?
Answer:
Jesus is more than just a wise teacher or prophet.
He claimed to be God in the flesh who came to rescue us. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” His resurrection from the dead is the greatest evidence of His identity (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). No other religious leader predicted and accomplished their resurrection.
👉 In conversation: “Jesus didn’t leave us the option to see Him only as a good man. He either was who He claimed to be—the Son of God—or not at all. His empty tomb is history’s loudest testimony.”
2. “Why do I need Salvation?”
Answer:
The Bible teaches that all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and fall short of God’s perfect standard. Sin isn’t just doing bad things; it’s our broken relationship with God. Even our best efforts can’t erase guilt or earn heaven (Isaiah 64:6). That’s why God sent His Son. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
👉 In conversation: “It’s not about being better than others. It’s about being made right with God, and that only comes through Jesus.”
3. “Is the Bible Trustworthy?”
Answer:
Yes! The Bible is supported by thousands of ancient manuscripts, far more than any other historical work. Its message has remained consistent across centuries. Archaeology repeatedly confirms its historical details. More importantly, it’s living and powerful—God’s Word that changes lives (Hebrews 4:12).
2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
👉 In conversation: “The same God who raised Jesus has preserved His Word so we can know Him. The Bible is not just information—it’s transformation.”
4. Why is there so much suffering if God is good?
Answer:
Suffering entered the world through human sin (Genesis 3). God didn’t create evil, but He allows us the freedom to choose, and our broken world reflects those choices. Yet God is not distant from suffering—He entered into it through Jesus. On the cross, Jesus experienced pain, betrayal, and death, so He can walk with us in ours (Hebrews 4:15).
Romans 8:28 assures us, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” Suffering can refine our faith, draw us closer to God, and point us to the hope of heaven where there will be no more tears (Revelation 21:4).
👉 In conversation: “God may not remove every trial right now, but He promises His presence and a future where pain will be gone forever.”