Note: This is not a list of things that excuse us from serving God. Rather it is a list of reasons people give for not serving God as they ought to.
“I didn’t know” – 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
“It seemed right” – Proverbs 14:12
“I heard it was alright” – 1 Corinthians 4:6
“Others do it” – Matthew 7:13-14
“I had a better way” – 1 Corinthians 1:25
Peter issued this challenge to all Christians: “But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). However, many Christians feel unprepared to do this; therefore, many conversations that could potentially lead people to the truth never get started.
This book will help equip all Christians to start engaging in spiritual conversations with those around them by providing simple answers to some basic Bible questions. Being ready to give an answer does not mean having an answer to every possible question at the drop of a hat. Instead, it means being able to give a ready answer to questions that are fundamental to our faith that can open the door to further discussions and studies with those who are interested. By studying the material in this book and becoming familiar with the Scriptures cited in each answer, Christians will be better prepared and have more confidence when they discuss their faith with others.