“The Church” Questions We all Ask… Isn’t the church all about rules and therefore isn’t the church judgemental?Isn’t the church all about rules and.

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“The Church” Questions We all Ask…

Isn’t the church all about rules and therefore isn’t the church judgemental?Isn’t the church all about rules and therefore isn’t the church judgemental? The Church just isn’t relevant anymore, is it?The Church just isn’t relevant anymore, is it? The Church is only for the weak, isn’t it?The Church is only for the weak, isn’t it? Will I ever have a normal good life like those people at church?Will I ever have a normal good life like those people at church? Where is God and what is there left to do when you have been abused by leadership in the church? I mean the church is just a joke isn’t it?Where is God and what is there left to do when you have been abused by leadership in the church? I mean the church is just a joke isn’t it?

I don’t want to be a Christian because of what the Church has done? I mean isn’t the church…I don’t want to be a Christian because of what the Church has done? I mean isn’t the church… A Violent ReligionA Violent Religion A religion of Capitalism or CommunismA religion of Capitalism or Communism A Source of pain & hurtA Source of pain & hurt Destructive to societyDestructive to society Not interested in the individualNot interested in the individual

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? How can God be loving & just at the same time?How can God be loving & just at the same time? Why would God care about me when there are so many people suffering & have more serious problems?Why would God care about me when there are so many people suffering & have more serious problems? Why do bad things happen to good people?Why do bad things happen to good people? How can God let things like 911 / Tsunami / Haiti happen if He’s a God of love?How can God let things like 911 / Tsunami / Haiti happen if He’s a God of love? How can a good God allow suffering & injustice?How can a good God allow suffering & injustice?

Why is there so much suffering in the world?Why is there so much suffering in the world? If God is in control of everything - why does he allow bad things to happen to good people?If God is in control of everything - why does he allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does God not just punish the wicked, evil, bad (murderers, rapists, etc)?Why does God not just punish the wicked, evil, bad (murderers, rapists, etc)? For example…Years ago, a friend of mine declined to be a Christian. My friend told me 'she' has known a couple who both were Christians. Somehow, one day their only son died when young. The couple lost their faith to God as their son had been taken away. I still don't have a good answer to my friend.For example…Years ago, a friend of mine declined to be a Christian. My friend told me 'she' has known a couple who both were Christians. Somehow, one day their only son died when young. The couple lost their faith to God as their son had been taken away. I still don't have a good answer to my friend.

If there is a God where was he when I was defenceless and was being abused?If there is a God where was he when I was defenceless and was being abused? How do I trust in a god who did not stop the abuse or pain?How do I trust in a god who did not stop the abuse or pain? If I were to try to accept Christ how do I get over how angry I am at him for not helping me?If I were to try to accept Christ how do I get over how angry I am at him for not helping me? How can I trust God who did not seem to care what was happening to me?How can I trust God who did not seem to care what was happening to me?

The Health of the Global church 4 Illustrations… 1. The Growth of the church…

AD 100 AD 1500 AD 1000 AD 1900 AD 2010 AD World Population Per Believer…

The Health of the Global church 4 Illustrations… 1. The Growth of the church… 2. Bible Translation

The Health of the Global church 4 Illustrations… 1. The Growth of the church… 2. Bible Translation 3. The Unreached Peoples (Ethne)

8,000 Unreached People Groups divided into 6 mega spheres 3,300 Muslim Peoples (1.26 Billion Individuals) 1,200 Ethno Religious People (121 Million Individuals) 2,400 Hindu Peoples (820 Million Individuals) 700 Buddhist Peoples (275 million individuals) 100 Non Religious Peoples (121 Million Individuals) 300 Other Peoples (31 Million Individuals

The Health of the Global church 4 Illustrations… 1. The Growth of the church… 2. Bible Translation 3. The Unreached Peoples (Ethne) 4. The Final Proof

Matthew 24:14 (NIV) And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.Matthew 24:14 (NIV) And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Revelation 7:9 (NIV) After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.Revelation 7:9 (NIV) After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.