More Ponderings

During this Christmas season, I decided to check out on Internet and see if they had a category called "Top Ten Questions about Religion".   Yes they do, in fact a number of them.  I looked at those questions and pondered if they were really questions that should be in Top Ten.   I decided at first reading that I would have to put all of the lists together to get my Ten.

In the first place, some would not be on my personal list.   No, What did the Bible say about masturbation would not be on my list or same-sex marriage or body piercings?   Not the first question or the eighty-sixth question I would want to ask!  Then I took away questions that no one really has an answer for like what happens when you die, what is heaven like, are you aware of your surroundings in heaven, etc.   Too much pondering of questions like this will make you see heaven faster than you choose to, in my mind!   And, I have never been impressed with hell -bent fury preachers who tell you they have all the answers and you just open your mouth and take the dose they are offering.  For my part, I would not even drink after them using the same cup!   Their brand of venom may abide forever!

But here are my nine questions and these are questions I can ponder!


1..  What is faith and what is its value in my life?

2.   How can I interpret the doctrines of the Bible, such as revelation, inspiration and inerrancy?

3.   How can I understand the doctrine of who God is and His work and attributes?

4.   Why did Christ come to earth?

5.   Is the Holy Spirit for real?

6.   Do we all have choices as human beings and how do we make the "right " choices?

7.   Are there "real" angels and demons who live among us?

8.   Is the church relevant in today's world?

9.  What should I believe about heaven and hell based on Scripture?

Now I need to ponder them one by one!  It is critical to my well-being!   Follow my blog if you are asking the same questions!