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Can Your Faith Withstand These Questions?

Will You Dismiss or Will You Reason?

What if everything you assumed about the Gospel has been shaped more by tradition than by the actual words of God?

We are commanded to test everything (1 Thessalonians 5:21) and to reason together (Isaiah 1:18). Yet, many who claim the name of Christ refuse to engage in honest discussion when confronted with difficult questions. Instead, they dismiss, deflect, or reject without reasoning—confirming not confidence, but fear.

But what if avoiding these questions is itself the greatest proof that something is wrong?

The Gospel that came from God's mouth is clear:

“I have sworn by Myself; The Word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.”
— Isaiah 45:23

Paul confirms this as the fulfillment in Christ:

"At the name of Jesus every knee will bow... and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
— Philippians 2:9-11

This is the Gospel—declared from the beginning, fulfilled in the end.

Now you are confronted with questions that force you to reckon with the full implications of what God has spoken.

Before You Continue, Ask Yourself Honestly:

  • Will you truly reason through these questions using only God's Word?

  • Or will you react as many do—avoiding them, dismissing them, or refusing to engage?

  • Will you confront these questions with confidence in truth or fear of what they expose?

How you respond to these questions will reveal whether you are truly standing on truth—or simply protecting what you already believe.

Now, begin.

The Eternal Word and God's Unbreakable Plan

  1. What exact Word did God declare ‘in the beginning’ as ‘the end,’ which became flesh and was fulfilled in Jesus Christ?
    (Isaiah 46:10, John 1:1, John 1:14)

  2. Does God’s Word ever return to Him void, or does it accomplish exactly what He desires?
    (Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 115:3, Job 42:2)

  3. If God’s will is always accomplished, can human free will override His plan of reconciliation?
    (Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:10, Colossians 1:20)

  4. If God desires all to be saved and His will cannot be resisted, does He fail to accomplish what He desires?
    (1 Timothy 2:4, Job 42:2, Daniel 4:35)

  5. If God declared that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess, does this promise fail for some?
    (Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 14:11)

  6. If God’s Word is unchanging and accomplishes everything He desires, can any doctrine that claims God’s will is eternally defeated be correct?
    (Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:20)

Jesus’ Mission and the Effectiveness of His Sacrifice

  1. Did Jesus fail in His mission to seek and save the lost, or did He fully accomplish His purpose?
    (Luke 19:10, John 17:4, Hebrews 10:10)

  2. If Christ died for all, does this mean that all will ultimately benefit from His sacrifice?
    (1 Timothy 2:6, 1 John 2:2, Romans 5:18-19)

  3. Did Jesus take away the sins of the entire world, or only those who believe?
    (John 1:29, 1 John 2:2, Hebrews 9:26)

  4. Did Jesus’ sacrifice cover all sin for all time, or is there a limit to its effectiveness?
    (Hebrews 9:26, 10:10-14, John 1:29)

  5. If Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, does Satan ultimately win by keeping souls in eternal suffering?
    (1 John 3:8, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14)

  6. If death is the last enemy to be abolished, does that mean some remain in eternal death?
    (1 Corinthians 15:26, 15:54-57, Revelation 21:4)

  7. Did Jesus’ victory over sin, death, and the devil leave any power outside His authority?
    (1 Corinthians 15:26-28, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 1:18)

  8. If the Bible says Jesus died once for all, why do many teach that His work is only applied to some?
    (Hebrews 10:10, 1 Timothy 2:6, Romans 5:18)

God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy

  1. Can anything separate anyone from the love of God in Christ Jesus?
    (Romans 8:38-39, Lamentations 3:22)

  2. Does God take pleasure in the death of the wicked, or is His will for all to come to repentance?
    (Ezekiel 18:23, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:4)

  3. Is there any sin where grace does not multiply even more?
    (Romans 5:20-21, 1 Timothy 1:14)

  4. Does God’s mercy endure forever, or does it eventually run out for some people?
    (Psalm 136:1-26, Lamentations 3:22, Romans 11:32)

  5. If God imprisoned all in disobedience so He could have mercy on all, does that mean some will ultimately be excluded from His mercy?
    (Romans 11:32, Psalm 145:9, Titus 2:11)

  6. If God’s justice demands eternal punishment, why does scripture say His mercy triumphs over judgment?
    (James 2:13, Romans 11:32, Micah 7:18-19)

  7. If God’s love never fails, does that mean His love ultimately saves all, or does it fail for some?
    (1 Corinthians 13:8, Romans 8:38-39, Lamentations 3:22)

The Scope and Power of the Gospel

  1. Does the Good News apply to all people for all time, or is it limited to a specific group?
    (Luke 2:10, Titus 2:11, 1 Timothy 4:10)

  2. Did Jesus say He would draw all people to Himself, and does God ever cast away those who come to Him?
    (John 12:32, John 6:37, Romans 11:32)

  3. What happens when anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God?
    (1 John 4:15, Romans 10:9-10)

  4. Do you testify that Jesus is the Savior of the entire world, as scripture declares?
    (1 John 4:14, John 4:42, 1 Timothy 2:3-6)

  5. If all things were created through Christ and reconciled through Him, does that exclude some from final restoration?
    (Colossians 1:16-20, Ephesians 1:9-10, Acts 3:21)

  6. If God will be ‘all in all,’ does that leave room for any to remain eternally separate from Him?
    (1 Corinthians 15:28, Ephesians 4:6, Romans 11:36)

  7. If Christ is the Good Shepherd, does He ultimately lose any of His sheep?
    (John 10:11, 10:28-29, Matthew 18:12-14)

  8. If Jesus says He came to save the world and not condemn it, does that mean He succeeds in saving it?
    (John 3:17, 1 John 4:14, 1 Timothy 4:10)

False Teachers, Doctrinal Distortions, and Divisions

  1. Who are the false teachers in 2 Peter 2:1, according to the original Greek definition of ‘heresies’ (αἵρεσις/haireseis)?
    (2 Peter 2:1, Titus 3:10-11, Acts 24:14)

  2. If scripture condemns those who cause division, does this apply to denominationalism?
    (Jude 1:19, Titus 3:9-11, Galatians 5:19-21)

  3. If Jesus prayed for unity, does the existence of thousands of denominations suggest obedience or disobedience to His prayer?
    (John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13)

  4. If denominations are a result of sectarian divisions, and the Bible calls divisions ‘heresy,’ does this mean denominationalism itself is heretical?
    (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Galatians 5:19-21, Titus 3:10-11)

  5. Jesus said that many will come in His name and deceive many. Who are the ‘many’ He was referring to?
    (Matthew 24:5, Matthew 24:24, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4)

  6. If deception is widespread among those who claim Christ’s name, is it possible that many church leaders and theologians are unknowingly deceived?

  7. How do you know that you are not among those who are deceived?
    (2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 4:1, Acts 17:11)

False Doctrines and the Misrepresentation of God's Character

  1. What are the doctrines of demons mentioned in 1 Timothy 4, and how do they corrupt the truth of God's declared Word(Isaiah 45:22-23)?
    (1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Galatians 1:6-9)

  2. Is it possible that certain doctrines misrepresent God's character by claiming He knowingly creates and tortures His own creation for eternity?
    (Ezekiel 18:23, Lamentations 3:31-33, 1 Timothy 2:4)

Repentance: What Does Scripture Actually Say?

  1. Where does the Bible say “repent of sins” as a requirement for salvation?

  2. If the Greek word for ‘repent’ (μετανοέω/metanoia) means ‘change of mind,’ why do many teach it as ‘turn from sin’?
    (Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, Acts 20:21)

  3. If salvation is by grace and not by works, does requiring ‘turning from sin’ as a condition contradict grace?
    (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 11:6, Titus 3:5)

  4. If ‘repentance’ (metanoia) means ‘change of mind,’ does redefining it as ‘turning from sin’ create a false gospel based on human effort?
    (Romans 12:2, Acts 20:21, Galatians 1:6-9)

  5. If salvation is by grace alone and not of works, does requiring repentance as ‘turning from sin’ contradict the Gospel?
    (Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Romans 11:6)

 

 

Final Victory of Christ: The Fulfillment of All Things

  1. If every knee will bow and every tongue confess, does that mean some do so unwillingly?
    (Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 14:11)

  2. If Jesus is the Savior of the world, is He actually saving the world or just a few?
    (John 4:42, 1 John 4:14, 1 Timothy 4:10)

  3. If God’s plan is to make all things new, does this include those who were lost?
    (Revelation 21:5, Colossians 1:20, Acts 3:21)

  4. If God's plan is to reconcile all things to Himself, does that leave anything eternally outside of Him?
    (Colossians 1:16-20, Ephesians 1:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:28)

  5. If Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, does that mean His final purpose includes restoring all?
    (Revelation 21:6, Isaiah 46:10, Philippians 2:9-11)

Are We Proclaiming the True Gospel?

  1. If scripture warns against adding to God’s Word, why do modern doctrines add requirements to salvation?
    (Proverbs 30:6, Revelation 22:18-19, Galatians 1:6-9)

  2. Does your gospel align with the eternal Word God declared from the beginning, or has it been altered by tradition?
    (Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 55:11, Colossians 1:20, Philippians 2:9-11)

  3. If theology contradicts the clear words of Jesus and the apostles, should tradition override scripture? (Mark 7:13, Colossians 2:8, 2 Timothy 3:16)

The Sign of Destruction or Salvation?

Philippians 1:14, 27-28 tells us that those who boldly proclaim the Gospel without fear carry a sign of salvation, while those who oppose, dismiss, or refuse to engage in reasoning from scripture carry the sign of destruction.

We know from Isaiah 45:23 and its fulfillment in Philippians 2:9-11 that the Gospel is God’s unbreakable oath—that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Christ as Lord. If this is the Gospel, and we are commanded to contend for it fearlessly, then we must ask:

Why Won’t Western Christian Leaders Reason Together on These Questions?

  • If truth stands on solid ground, why is open reasoning avoided?
    (Isaiah 1:18, Acts 17:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:21)

  • If these questions are dismissed rather than answered, does this indicate confidence in truth or fear of contradiction?

  • If a doctrine is built on truth, should it not be able to withstand scrutiny?

Do Those Who Dismiss These Questions Carry the Sign of Destruction?

  • If someone rejects reasoning from scripture and dismisses challenges outright, what does that reveal about their confidence in the Gospel?
    (2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 4:1, Acts 17:11)

  • If fearlessness is the sign of salvation, does avoidance, ridicule, or suppression of these questions indicate confidence or insecurity?

  • If one truly believes their doctrine is correct, why not engage in discussion instead of avoiding it?

Are They Using Logic or Confirmation Bias?

  • What is confirmation bias? It is the tendency to accept only information that supports one's existing beliefs and to ignore, dismiss, or attack anything that contradicts them.

  • If someone refuses to even consider these questions, are they seeking truth or just protecting what they already believe?

  • If their response to these challenges is avoidance or hostility, are they confirming they carry the sign of destruction?

  • If logic and scripture align with these questions, but they reject them based on tradition or emotion, are they truly being objective?

The Importance of Seeking Truth Without Fear

  • If truth is unshakable, why should anyone be afraid of examining it?

  • If Jesus is the Truth (John 14:6), should any follower of Christ ever fear honest questioning of doctrine?

  • If Western Christian leaders are unwilling to engage with these challenges, should that raise a red flag about their doctrine?

Will You Carry the Sign of Destruction or Salvation?

  • If someone boldly engages with scripture, seeks truth, and reasons together in good faith, they carry the sign of salvation.

  • If someone avoids, ridicules, or dismisses without reasoning, they confirm the sign of destruction.

  • Which sign do you carry?

Why This Matters – A Direct Challenge to You

Have you ever considered that you might have been conditioned to avoid reasoning through difficult questions? Have you ever been taught to recognize confirmation bias—the tendency to accept only what supports your current beliefs while ignoring or dismissing anything that challenges them?

Right now, you have a choice. Are you truly seeking truth, or are you just protecting what you already believe?

If you are confident in your doctrine, why would you hesitate to examine it fearlessly? If your faith is built on solid ground, why would you avoid reasoning through these questions? The unwillingness of many Western Christian leaders to engage with these challenges should make you ask:

Are you carrying the sign of salvation—boldly standing on truth?
Or are you carrying the sign of destruction—avoiding, dismissing, or fearing the questions that expose contradictions?

If you refuse to engage, you are confirming the very thing you want to deny. So, what will you do?

Final Closing Statement:

"For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."
— Proverbs 2:6

You have now been presented with questions that challenge every assumption you may have held about Western Christianity. These are not opinions or philosophies—they are rooted in scripture alone.

If wisdom and knowledge come from God's mouth, then only His Word can settle these questions. Not theology books. Not church traditions. Not human reasoning.

So ask yourself:

  • Have you reasoned through these questions using only what God has spoken, or have you relied on what others have told you to believe?

  • Will you seek knowledge from God's mouth—or man's?

There is no neutral ground. If you fearlessly examine what God has spoken, you carry the sign of salvation. If you dismiss these questions without reasoning through them, you confirm the sign of destruction.

What will you choose?





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