THE ANSWER (100 Questions Mostly Asked)

Copyright @ 1994 by CBN International
All Scriptures, unless otherwise indicated are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright @ 1985 by the International Bible Society and used with permission.
Published 1994 in the Philippines by OMF Literature Inc. 776 Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Reprinted August 1994, 1995
ISBN 971-511-332-X

All these questions below shall be answered one at a time as asked and given:

Part 1: WHY IS OUR SOCIETY SO WICKED?

• Why is there suffering in this world?
• Why is there so much evil around us?
• Will man ever love his fellow man?
• Will there ever be a cure for all diseases?
• What is the purpose of government?
• Is it alright for a Christian to be involved in police work or military service?
• When may a Christian disobey the civil government?
• Is capital punishment wrong?
• What do employers and employees owe each other?

Part 2: WHAT IS GOD LIKE?

• What is God like?
• How can there be a Trinity, a three-in-one God?
• If God is love, how can He send anyone to hell?
• What was God's intention for mankind?
• Is Jesus God?
• Who was Jesus exactly, a man or God?
• What makes Jesus' teachings unique?
• When Jesus died on the cross, did He also die spiritually?
• What is the indwelling Spirit?
• What is the fruit of the Spirit?
• What are the gifts of the Spirit?

Part 3: DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES AND THE SUPERNATURAL?

• What are angels?
• How powerful is Satan?
• Can a Christian be demon-possessed?
• What is the gift of the "discerning of spirits?"
• Do seances, ouija boards and fortune-telling lead to demonic possession?
• Are healing caused by the power of suggestion?
• Should Christians consult with doctors and take medicines?
• Does God always heal the sick when we ask Him to do so?
• What are the secrets of miracles in our lives?

Part 4: WHICH IS THE TRUE CHURCH?

• What is the one true church?
• What are the chief differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants?
• How do I recognize a cult?
• What does the Unification Church teach?
• What are the principal beliefs of mind control, spiritism and Hinduism?
• What is the greatest problem facing the church today?
• What form of church government is the best?
• Is Saturday or Sunday the true Sabbath?
• What are tithes?
• What is prayer?

Part 5: HOW DO I GET SAVED?

• What is God's law and how did I break it?
• What is meant by justification of faith?
• What does being born again mean? Do I have to be born again in order to be a Christian?
• If I sin, will I lose my salvation?
• What part does the Virgin Mary play in my salvation?
• Why aren't the wicked punished for what they do?
• Do I have to speak in tongues in order to be saved?
• What is the age of accountability?
• What is predestination?
• How can I have free will if God knows everything in advance?
• Is there life after death?
• Do I have to go to church to be saved?
• Can I ever lose my place in heaven?

Part 6: CAN I IMPROVE MYSELF?

• How can I be a better person?
• Can I ever live a holy life?
• What must a person do to become a saint?
• What law of the kingdom is at the heart of all relationships?
• Do people have to be poor in order to be holy?
• How do I forgive my enemies?
• What is man like?
• What is the secret of happiness?
• What is success?
• How do I get over depression?
• How do I overcome fear?
• How can I be stable and mature spiritually?
• What is the secret of financial prosperity?
• How can I know God's will?

Part 7: WHAT IS IDEAL MARRIAGE AND FAMILY?

• Is it all right for a Christian to marry an unbeliever?
• What obligations do marriage partners have to each other?
• If I am married to an unbeliever, should I stay or leave the marriage?
• What is the difference between adultery and fornication?
• Does the Bible allow sex for pleasure?
• What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
• Does God have a perfect mate for everyone?
• Does the Bible permit artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization?
• What training should I give my children?
• Is physical punishment for children allowed in the Bible?
• Should grown children still continue to honor their parents?

Part 8: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS RIGHT AND WHICH IS WRONG?

• Are "little white lies" wrong?
• What does "to bear false witness" means?
• How could I tell whether something is sinful or not?
• Is all pride sinful?
• Is taking alcoholic drinks a sin?
• Does the Bible really prohibit women from teaching men?
• Are suicide victims forgiven?
• Is cremation right or wrong?
• Is acupuncture wrong?
• Are credit cards to be associated with the mark of the beast?
• What is the greatest sin in the kingdom of God?

Part 9: WHAT WILL THE FUTURE BE LIKE?

• Will there ever be lasting peace in our country?
• Will Christians have to go through the Great Tribulation?
• What does the future hold for me and my family?
• What is heaven like?
• What is the difference between heaven, paradise and purgatory?
• What does the Bible teach about the Jewish people and the nation of Israel?
• Will I have my family in heaven?
• What virtues and vices survive death?
• Who or what is the Antichrist?
• What is hell like?
• When is Jesus coming back?

Foreword

Life is difficult. People are continuously searching for wise and practical solutions to their many problems and needs. They want to listen to straightforward answer to questions about themselves, their relationships, sex, marriage and family, their jobs, their aspirations, the future, God, death, happiness, and other serious concerns.

Dr. Pat Robertson, long-time host of the popular TV news-talk program the 700 Club, tackles 100 of these most significant questions in his new book THE ANSWER. Each of his answer is based on the serious study of the Bible for the truths it offers, and from seeing these truths work in the lives of many people.

The ANSWER deals with the most frequently-asked questions such as:

• What does the future hold for me and my family?
• Why is there suffering in the world?
• Why is there so much evil around us?
• Will there ever be a cure for all diseases?
• Will there be lasting peace in this country?
• Will man ever lose his fellow man?
• How can I be a better person? ...

And there are 90 additional questions that address the heart of the Christian faith and the vital concerns that we share.

With many Bible passages quoted, this topic is a good beginning for an exciting exploration of Scriptures. It is also a powerful reminder that the Bible is one sure source for wisdom -- the place we should turn to for the essential answers we need to live full lives.

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