The Viewing Particulars

The Foundations

Just as the foundations are the starting point for a house, we start with some fundamental topics that define the context for everything that follows.

Question 1 – What is a Christian?

Question 2 – Who is God?

Question 3 – How can I reconcile belief in God with reality?

Question 4 – What is the Bible?

Question 5 – If truth exists, how can I recognise it?

The Rooms

The Study

This is the place for deep thought; it holds questions about our understanding of God and the Bible.

Question 6 – Isn’t the Bible just a collection of myths and hearsay?

Question 7 – Does modern science contradict the Bible?

Question 8 – Who is Jesus – is he for real?

Question 9 – What is meant by the ‘Trinity’ and is this important?

Question 10 – What is meant by orthodox Christian belief?

Question 11 – Can God change?

Question 12 – Why does God want a relationship with us?

The Lounge

This is the primary social room; it holds questions about interaction with other people, including people of other religious beliefs.

Question 13 – Are men and women equal?

Question 14 – Do all religions lead to God?

Question 15 – How do Christians explain the existence of other religions?

Question 16 – What is the difference between religious observance and Christian faith?

Question 17 – Will people who believe in other faiths still go to heaven?

Question 18 – If God is loving, why doesn’t he ‘save’ everyone?

Question 19 – Is atheism a religious belief?

Question 20 – What if the media puts me off God?

Question 21 – How can Christians be so confident in their faith?

Question 22 – Why do some Christians use strange words and expressions?

Question 23 – If I became a Christian would I have to become ‘religious’?

Question 24 – Why can’t Christians keep quiet about Jesus?

The Television Room

Television gives us a window into places, experiences and situations that are not part of our everyday lives; this room holds questions about topics that could be classed as ‘other worldly’, such as heaven.

Question 25 – What is heaven like?

Question 26 – Is there a Devil?

Question 27 – Does evil exist and, if so, what is it?

Question 28 – Is there really a place called ‘Hell’?

Question 29 – Who is the Holy Spirit?

Question 30 – Does God heal today?

Question 31 – What does a relationship with God look like?

Question 32 – How can we know what God is saying to us?

Question 33 – Is there really going to be a ‘second coming’ of Jesus?

The Kitchen

This is the most technical room in a house; it holds questions related to religious rules and practices.

Question 34 – Are the Ten Commandments applicable to Christians today?

Question 35 – Why don’t Christians adhere to the laws in the Old Testament?

Question 36 – The God of the Bible seems harsh - is he really like that?

Question 37 – Are there any rules associated with being a Christian?

Question 38 – Do Christians have to obey God?

Question 39 – Do Christians have to obey the church?

Question 40 – What does the Bible mean by ‘grace’?

The Dining Room

This tends to be a formal room, where meals are enjoyed in company, and conversations occur; this room holds questions related to the church.

Question 41 – What is the church – an organisation?

Question 42 – Can I be a Christian and not go to church?

Question 43 – Do I have to give money if I go to church?

Question 44 – Does it matter which church I belong to?

Question 45 – Is it better to belong to a traditional church?

Question 46 – What does it mean to be a Pentecostal Christian?

The Bathroom

This is the place where bodily waste is disposed of, and bodies are cleansed; this room holds questions related to guilt, forgiveness and spiritual health.

Question 47 – What do Christians mean by the term ‘sin’?

Question 48 – What do I see when I look in the mirror?

Question 49 – Can I get free from shame and guilt?

Question 50 – How can God love me?

Question 51 – Why am I the way I am?

Question 52 – How can I believe in God when Christians have caused me hurt?

Question 53 – How can I forgive those who have hurt me?

The Bedroom

This is the room where sexual interaction normally occurs; it holds questions related to sexual intimacy and relationships.

Question 54 – What is the Christian view of sex?

Question 55 – Why does the church seem to be hung-up about sex?

Question 56 – Is sex outside of marriage ok?

Question 57 – What does the Bible say about same-sex relationships?

Question 58 – What is the Christian view of transgender?

Question 59 – Why do some church leaders abuse children?

Question 60 – Is marriage the only option?

The Roof

This protects the house and occupants from the elements - rain, wind, cold or the rays of the sun. The roof contains questions about suffering.

Question 61 – Why do bad things happen?

Question 62 – Does God care about human suffering?

The Garden

Unlike the inside of the house, an accompanying garden is directly impacted by environmental and seasonal changes. This section holds questions related to changes that we experience in the world, about the prospects for change in our individual lives, and about responsibility for our environment.

Question 63 – How should I react to the news headlines?

Question 64 – What is life about?

Question 65 – How can my life be better?

Question 66 – Am I responsible for the natural environment?

The Contract

This last section holds questions related to completing the Contract. That is, moving from the world of scepticism and enquiry into a place of commitment to, and relationship with, God.

Question 67 – What qualifies me to become a Christian?

Question 68 – What does it mean to become a Christian?

Question 69 – How do I become a Christian?

Question 70 – Now that I am a Christian – what next?