Frequently Asked Questions

God will not torture anyone in hell.
What God administers is justice, not cruelty. Just as our human societies have laws and courts, God has established a fair system to judge evil. When a person guilty of serious crimes—such as a repeat offender of rape—is sentenced to prison, they may experience this punishment as torture. Yet, in the eyes of the judge, it is not torture but simply justice served.

It is the same with God. The Bible teaches that God will condemn sin and will isolate for eternity those who have chosen to live apart from Him, in a place called Sheol, often translated as “hell” in English. This is not a divine whim: God warns, calls, and offers grace.

Throughout our lives, we have free, open, and unlimited access to God. But all too often, we ignore His call, reject His law, and despise His grace. Yet, God is rich in goodness and mercy: He offers complete forgiveness to anyone who repents and chooses to walk in His ways.

Those who reject this grace will receive what the Bible calls “just recompense” — not because God forces them, but because He respects their choice.

God is not a tyrant: “I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked,” He declares in Ezekiel 33:11. His desire is to see us return to Him. In James 2:13, it even says that “mercy triumphs over judgment,” emphasizing that God’s primary aim is to forgive, not to condemn.

But if, as sinners, we stubbornly refuse to listen, then justice will prevail. The apostle Paul warns us:
“Because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of God’s wrath, when His righteous judgment will be revealed.”
(Romans 2:5-6)

Jesus repeatedly said, « He who has ears to hear, let him hear. »
But what did He actually declare about Himself?

True, Jesus never spoke the exact phrase, « I am God. » Yet, He affirmed it many times—subtly but powerfully—probably so that only those who are attentive, sincere, and open to the truth would understand, just as He Himself said.

The Pharisees clearly understood what Jesus was implying: they tried to stone Him multiple times for blasphemy because He claimed to be equal with God. This shows that His words were anything but ambiguous to those who knew the Law and the Scriptures.

Here are three clear proofs that Jesus claimed His divinity:

1️⃣ He used the divine name “I AM”

In John 8:24, Jesus says:

The phrase “I AM” is not insignificant. It is the name by which God revealed Himself to Moses in the Old Testament (Exodus 3:14: “I AM who I AM”). Jesus is not merely saying He is a prophet or a messenger—He is claiming the sacred name of God, Yahweh.

2️⃣ He declared His eternal existence

In John 8:58, Jesus declares:

At that moment, Jesus was about 30 years old. Yet, He claims to exist before Abraham, the patriarch who lived 2,000 years earlier. He doesn’t say “I was,” but “I AM,” thus affirming His eternity and divine identity. The religious leaders didn’t hesitate: “Then they picked up stones to stone him.” They fully understood—Jesus was proclaiming Himself to be God.

3️⃣ He accepted worship

In Matthew 21:15-16, as the children shout in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” the religious leaders are indignant. Jesus responds by quoting Psalm 8, a passage about praise addressed to God:
“From the lips of children and infants, you have ordained praise.”

In other words, Jesus accepts worship that belongs to God alone, without correcting or refusing it.

Later, in John 20:28, the apostle Thomas, overwhelmed to see the risen Jesus, exclaims:

And Jesus does not rebuke him. He accepts this proclamation without hesitation.

Jesus of Nazareth is an undisputed historical figure.

From a historical standpoint, the existence of Jesus of Nazareth is no longer debated. The vast majority of historians, whether believers or not, agree that Jesus truly existed. The New Testament, while a religious text, is also regarded by many scholars as a reliable historical document, especially regarding the broad outlines of Jesus’ life.

Contrary to a common misconception, references to Jesus are not limited to biblical writings. Several extrabiblical sources from first-century Roman and Jewish history also mention Him.

1️⃣ Archaeology in the Service of the Bible

Modern archaeology has greatly contributed to validating the historical and geographical context of the Bible. There are over 25,000 archaeological discoveries that confirm the existence of people, places, and events mentioned in the Scriptures.

Remarkably, no major discovery contradicts the biblical accounts. On the contrary, in many cases, the descriptions contained in the Bible have guided archaeologists to important sites and remains.

As summarized by Jeffery L. Sheler, a non-Christian journalist and author of the book Is the Bible True?:

2️⃣ Non-Christian historical sources mention Jesus

Outside of the Bible, several ancient writers mentioned Jesus or the early Christians in their writings. These accounts, though brief, confirm His existence, influence, crucifixion, and even the testimonies related to His resurrection.

Among these sources are:

• Flavius Josephus (around 93 AD), Jewish historian:
  “At that time there lived Jesus, a wise man—if one may call him a man. […] He performed surprising deeds, attracted many Jews and also Greeks to him. […] He was the Christ. […] He appeared to them alive three days after his crucifixion, just as the divine prophets had foretold.”
  (Antiquities of the Jews, Book XVIII, 63-64 — Testimonium Flavianum)
• Tacitus (around 115 AD), Roman historian:
  “Christus, from whom the Christians take their name, suffered the punishment under the reign of Tiberius, by the sentence of Pontius Pilate.”
  (Annals, XV, 44)
• Suetonius (around 120 AD), secretary to Emperor Hadrian:
  “The Jews, stirred up by Chrestus, were causing disturbances.”
  (Life of Claudius, XXV)
• Pliny the Younger (around 100 AD), in a letter to Emperor Trajan, mentions Christians who worshiped Christ “as a god.”
• The Babylonian Talmud (written between 70 and 200 AD) also mentions Jesus, His crucifixion, and His disciples.
• Mara Bar Serapion, a Syrian philosopher, mentions in a letter a “wise king” whom the Jews executed, and whose influence endures.

3️⃣ Conclusion

The idea that Jesus never existed is now widely discredited in academic circles. Whether one is a believer or not, the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth is a well-established fact, supported by biblical texts, confirmed by archaeology, and backed by several non-Christian historical sources.

That leaves only one truly decisive question:
Who was He really?

And yet, we believe in many things we do not see.

Have you ever seen the wind? No—but you perceive its effects: the leaves moving, the waves forming, the roofs shaking. The wind is invisible, but its manifestations are very real.

Have you seen History? No—and yet, you believe that Napoleon existed, that the French Revolution took place. It’s the traces left behind—documents, testimonies, monuments—that allow us to believe. It is, in a sense, an act of faith based on evidence.

The same goes for your own brain: you’ve probably never seen it with your own eyes, but you believe in its existence because of its effects — thought, emotions, consciousness.

It’s the same with invisible waves, like those from television or Wi-Fi. They escape our eyes, but thanks to a suitable receiver, we pick up images, sounds, and data. Without a receiver, these signals go unnoticed.

Spiritual reality works the same way.

In the same way, a man who has not been regenerated (by God) has a receiver. However, his receiver (his spirit) is dead because of his sin. This is what the apostle Paul says: “You were dead in your trespasses and sins.” (Ephesians 2:1)

It is only when God revives this spirit, when He reconnects us to His life, that we truly become alive. Only then do we become aware of the invisible and spiritual reality.

God forgives—yes, but not lightly.
God’s forgiveness is offered, but it is not automatic. It is granted to those who come to Him with a sincere heart, who truly repent, and who desire to be forgiven. Jesus Himself established an essential condition:

What if you died tonight?
Where would you go?
Does the idea of hell worry you? Then there is only one thing to do: repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ, your Savior. He gave His life for you so that you wouldn’t have to bear the weight of your sins.
But if this idea doesn’t concern you… then read carefully what follows.

Your life has priceless value. Your soul is precious in God’s eyes. When God created you, He didn’t just make “another human being” — He made you: a unique, irreplaceable person, deeply loved.

Jesus never took the subject of hell lightly. He said:

He was clear. Hell is real. And it’s serious.

You have no guarantee of being alive tomorrow. Thousands of people die every day, often without warning. Many had plans for tomorrow. You could be next.
So ask yourself this question: what is the truth?
Seek it with all your heart. Jesus promised:

There will be no second chance after death. The time is now.
As long as you are alive, there is still time. Don’t put off until tomorrow the decision that can save your soul today.

Take a moment to think about the earth. It naturally produces weeds—without anyone planting or watering them. They arise on their own, infiltrating even the cracks in our sidewalks. You pull them out, and the next day, they reappear. A real curse!

Look at how much of the earth is, in places, uninhabitable: millions of hectares in Africa, Australia, and elsewhere have become desolate, arid, and barren lands. On top of that, our planet is regularly shaken by earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Floods devastate entire lives. Predators and disease-carrying insects—sharks, tigers, snakes, spiders, mosquitoes—threaten human survival. And what about diseases? Everywhere, people suffer: cancer, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, heart diseases, Parkinson’s… Children are born with mental disorders or leukemia, sometimes unable to feed themselves.

Shouldn’t all this alert us? Something is clearly wrong in this world.

Did God breathe all these horrors into existence when He created humanity? Would He be a cruel tyrant if this was His plan from the very beginning?

And yet, too many people use suffering as an excuse to reject God. But in reality, it is precisely suffering that should drive us to turn to Him.

The Bible, far from avoiding this question, addresses it head-on. But before diving in, one question arises: can we trust the Bible? Is it reliable? Is it true? Take a few minutes to study Matthew 24, Luke 21, and 2 Timothy 3. These prophecies, written centuries ago, describe our times with striking accuracy. This book is not ordinary. It is the divine testament, revealing the origin of our suffering—and, most importantly, what God has planned to remedy it.

According to the Bible, because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience, the earth was cursed. Weeds are part of this curse, as are sickness and death. Sin and suffering are inseparable. The world we know today is a fallen creation. Originally, God created a perfect world without suffering—a true paradise on earth. But when sin entered, it opened the door to pain, sickness, and death.

Fortunately, this is not the end of the story. Those who believe the message of the Bible hope for a new heaven and a new earth—a promised kingdom without suffering, sickness, or death.

As it is written:
“Things no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has conceived—what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Imagine a world where the earth produces no weeds, where deserts become lush, where nature ceases to destroy itself. A world where the climate is our ally, where diseases have vanished, where suffering is only a distant memory… where even death itself is no more.

Today, the earth is broken. At every street corner, unspeakable suffering. And yet, instead of listening to what God says about it, instead of seeking His forgiveness and a new heart, many turn away from Him and sink deeper into sin, shirking all responsibility:
“This world’s problems aren’t my fault!”

Sin offers temporary pleasure, an illusory rest… but it always ends up worsening suffering—not only here on earth, but in the eternity to come.

Yes, that’s correct. A Christian, by themselves, is no better or more good than anyone else. Jesus said, « Only God is good. » The Bible tells us that without Christ, man is corrupt.

“Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.”
Psalm 14:3

In God’s eyes, even our good deeds are like filthy rags.
“We are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.”
Isaiah 64:6.
The righteousness we can show comes from Christ when we repent and place our faith in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21, and Philippians 3:9).

By saying this, we skeptics are only trying one thing: to deny the reality of hell. We think that life couldn’t be worse than what we have here on earth. But the suffering we experience here will be like holy water compared to the suffering that hell holds for us. Jesus warns us about this, but He also gives us a solution.
The reality is that this life will be the closest thing to hell that Christians will have to experience, and the closest thing to heaven that sinners will have experienced.

Because God is all-powerful, the fate of our existence rests in His hands. He is the one who has the power to save… or to condemn. How can we not fear Him when we realize we are dealing with a being endowed with such authority?

In Mark 4:41, the disciples are seized with fear when they see Jesus calm the storm with a simple command. The wind and the sea obey Him. Their fear comes from the realization that they are facing someone whose authority surpasses all human measure. It was no longer just the storm they feared, but the One who had power over it.

Jésus Lui-même enseigne cette crainte. Dans Matthieu 10:28, Il dit :

But if God is love, why should we fear Him?
Precisely because He is love — a love that includes justice, holiness, and a pure anger against evil.

Let’s take an illustration:
Imagine that I am a judge, and a case of assault is brought before me. A young woman, Mary, was attacked by a man named Simon. After examining the evidence, it is clear that Simon is guilty. If, under the pretext of « forgiveness, » I decide not to condemn him… would I be a just judge? A loving judge?
No. By acting this way, I would be betraying Mary and putting other potential victims in danger. My love for Mary must be expressed through justice: by condemning the harm she suffered. And, paradoxically, the best way to love Simon as well is to confront him with his wrongdoing — so that he has the chance to change.

De la même manière, Dieu condamne le péché parce qu’Il est juste… mais Il offre aussi la grâce. Et cette grâce est possible uniquement parce que Jésus a pris sur Lui la condamnation que nous méritions. Dieu, le juge parfait, a trouvé un moyen d’être à la fois juste et miséricordieux.

When a sinner comes to Him sincerely, repents, and chooses to turn away from evil to dedicate themselves to God, then God « graces » them. He offers forgiveness, reconciliation, and eternal life.

But this grace is not automatic. It depends on the attitude of the heart. It is a gift… but a gift that must be received with faith, humility, and repentance.

Every person who wants to come to Christ must repent and be baptized, as stated in Acts 2:38. But beware: adding any human condition to salvation by grace is like introducing disguised works. It would mean that the work accomplished by Jesus on the cross is not sufficient — a thought that deeply undermines the sacrifice of the Savior.

Yet, the Bible is unambiguous:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

???? Baptism, though essential and strongly emphasized in Scripture, is not a condition to earn salvation, but an act of obedience that flows from genuine faith. It is a visible response to an inner transformation. It naturally follows repentance and the confession of sin, as a public commitment to follow Christ.

De même, la prière, les bonnes œuvres, la communion fraternelle, l’évangélisation, et toute autre forme d’obéissance chrétienne sont les fruits de notre foi, et non les fondements de notre salut.

Likewise, prayer, good works, fellowship, evangelism, and all other forms of Christian obedience are the fruits of our faith, not the foundations of our salvation.

“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:12)

La Bible nous exhorte à remplir notre esprit des choses de Dieu. Comme le dit Philippiens 4:8 « Que tout ce qui est vrai, tout ce qui est honorable, tout ce qui est juste, tout ce qui est pur, tout ce qui est aimable, tout ce qui mérite l’approbation, ce qui est vertueux et digne de louange, soit l’objet de vos pensées. »

In light of this verse, we understand that our thoughts should not be neglected: they have a direct influence on our relationship with God.

However, the principle of meditation promoted in New Age or Eastern practices is quite the opposite: it involves emptying the mind, detaching from all thoughts, emotions, and convictions. It teaches you not to analyze or reject anything, but simply to “let be.”

But how, in this context, can we remain vigilant and sober, as the Word calls us to, knowing that Satan prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour? (1 Peter 5:8)

How can we obey 2 Corinthians 10:5:
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ,”
if, instead of fighting these thoughts, we practice welcoming them passively, without discernment?

???? While God urges us to reject what opposes His truth, New Age promotes unconditional acceptance of every thought — including those that come from darkness or carry a negative charge.

Make no mistake: what we allow into our minds has consequences. Opening ourselves to non-biblical spiritual practices, no matter how harmless they may seem, is opening the door to harmful— even demonic—spiritual influences.

???? God wants to protect us, and that’s why He calls us to meditate on His Word, to nourish our minds with what is true and right, not to empty them of all guidance. The enemy always takes advantage of spiritual emptiness.

“No matter the religion, or even the absence of religion, we are all human, and therefore all children of God.”

This statement, widely spread in our modern society, may seem well-meaning… but it does not reflect the teaching of the Bible.

It is true that human beings were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). They possess a moral conscience, the ability to reason, to love, to discern good from evil—qualities that set them apart from the rest of creation. But this does not mean that we are all automatically children of God.

???? According to the Bible, in our natural state—that is, without being reconciled to God—we are called “children of wrath” because of our disobedience.
“We were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.” (Ephesians 2:3)

???? Jesus Himself spoke very strongly on this subject. Addressing the religious leaders of His time, He declared:
“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires.” (John 8:44)
He was not targeting pagans, but deeply religious men who were nevertheless separated from God.

The Bible teaches that we truly become children of God when we are born again—that is, when we receive new life through the work of the Holy Spirit.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)

It is only after this new birth that we can call God “our Father.”
“You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” (Romans 8:15)

And it is not just a simple religious or cultural status: it is the Holy Spirit Himself who bears witness deep within us.

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:16)

The Bible is not just a historical book.
It is also a moral mirror that reveals the true nature of human beings. And it is precisely for this reason that so many people resist the idea of opening its pages.

By nature, we have an affinity for sin. And when faced with the light of God’s Word, this nature is laid bare. The Bible reveals the evil buried in the human heart, that inner corruption that remains as long as we are not transformed by Christ.

It is always uncomfortable to be confronted with the truth—especially when it challenges our way of life, our security, and our certainties. Our first instinct is often to flee: to flee the book, to flee the voice of God, to flee what it says about us.

But those who love the truth more than their comfort will make a different choice: they will listen. They will lend an ear, even if it’s uncomfortable, because they know that the truth sets them free.

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)

Genesis 17:12 shows us that circumcision was a command given by God to the people of Israel.
This act, which involves removing the foreskin—the skin covering the head of the penis—symbolized a sacred covenant between God and man. Every Israelite male was to bear this sign in his flesh as a constant reminder of his belonging to the living God.

Not being circumcised in this context was not insignificant: it was seen as a break in the divine covenant, a serious disobedience. Whoever refused this sign had to be excluded from the people because they rejected the commitment God had established.

But with the coming of Christ and the New Covenant, the New Testament shifts the meaning of this practice. It is no longer about a physical mark, but a spiritual circumcision—the circumcision of the heart.
“Circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter.” (Romans 2:29)

Our belonging to God is therefore no longer marked in the flesh, but in the soul. It is the Holy Spirit who places the seal of this new covenant on us, transforming our hearts and making us truly children of God.

Genesis 18:1-16 presents a unique moment: Abraham receives a visit from three men, one of whom is clearly identified as the Lord.
Right from verse 1, it says, “The Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre…” Then, in verse 2, Abraham looks up and sees three men. As the passage unfolds, it becomes clear that one of the three is not just a messenger but God Himself. Verse 14 confirms this without ambiguity: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”

So, this is not a symbolic vision nor a mere angelic appearance: the Lord speaks and acts here in a human form.

According to biblical teaching, within the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), only the Son became incarnate. Neither the Father nor the Holy Spirit takes human form in Scripture. This leads us to a logical and biblical conclusion: the person of the Lord who appears to Abraham is the pre-incarnate Son—that is what is called a Christophany.

Thus, Jesus is indeed the Lord who appeared to Abraham that day, long before His birth in Bethlehem.

He is none other than the Lord Himself: Genesis 22:15.

The answer is actually quite simple: there is something more precious than our physical health or even our earthly life. That thing is our soul. Jesus urged us to watch over it more than anything else.

The Bible warns us: any form of spirituality that does not come from God is not only ineffective in the long run but also dangerous. Seeking healing outside of Jesus—through alternative, energetic, or esoteric spiritual practices—is like crossing forbidden boundaries. Even if these methods seem to work temporarily, they open doors to invisible but very real realms: the world of darkness.

Only God holds the power to heal—if He so decides. He wants us to depend solely on Him, not because He is jealous of our choices, but because He knows what is good, true, and eternally safe.

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” – Proverbs 14:12

Consider this: the God whom some accuse of being “cruel” or “unjust” is the same God who, out of love, willingly died a horrific death on a cross—a death He did not deserve—to save us from exactly that terrible place called hell. God does not want anyone to go there. He offers every human being the freedom to choose their destiny.

Yes, God is love. But He is not only love: He is also holy, just, and a judge. A good judge does not ignore crimes. Letting a criminal go unpunished would be neither loving nor just. So, if we expect justice from imperfect human courts, how much more can we expect justice from a perfect God?

The Bible tells us that God is the very standard of goodness. His nature is pure, without sin, without compromise. Hell is a place of horror, not because God delights in punishment, but because He has withdrawn His presence from it. This place was not created for humanity, but for Satan and his demons (Matthew 25:41).

Originally, God prepared the Garden of Eden for humans to live in peace with Him forever. But man rebelled. Since then, God has continuously called everyone to return to Him, out of love.

Hell is what it is because it is deprived of God and therefore deprived of all that is good. The Bible says:
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights…” – James 1:17

This means that everything we love here—light, the warmth of the sun, food, sleep, beauty, peace, love, joy—comes from Him. None of this exists “by default.” These are gifts from God. When God withdraws His presence, all good disappears with Him.

???? Here is why hell is a place:

• Without light: because God is light (1 John 1:5)
• Without life: because God is life (John 14:6)
• Without love: because God is love (1 John 4:16)
• Without peace: because Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
• Without goodness, without strength, without water, without hope: for all these things come from God alone (cf. Psalms 18:32; 36:9; Deuteronomy 11:11).

You cannot want God’s blessings without wanting God Himself. He is the source of all good. If you reject the source, you lose the fruits.

That is why hell is the direct consequence of rejecting God. It is a place for those who, willingly, say: “I do not want You.” Then, God respects that choice.
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8

God warns us because He loves us. He does not want us to go there. He gives us the choice, but also the warning.

Jesus said:

Don’t believe that everything good is “natural.” It’s a divine gift. God gives it to you every day to draw you to Him, to invite you to seek more, to discover the One who is the source of everything your heart deeply desires.

God wants to give Himself to you. He wants you to be with Him. Hell is the place where God is not. And for those who do not want Him, there is indeed a place where He is not.

The Bible tells us that God knew us even before we were in our mother’s womb (Jeremiah 1:5-10). Even before the foundations of the earth, He knew us and loved us.

What exactly does this mean? Although it’s difficult to fully grasp the depth of this truth, what we can say is that this passage suggests that we already existed in some way—at least in God’s heart, if not in a physical reality.

Another frequently asked question is: Why didn’t God create us so that we couldn’t do evil?
The reason is that God doesn’t create robots. He chose to create us as responsible and free beings, capable of making choices. He wanted us to be confronted with good and evil, and to have the freedom to choose. God did not want us to be forced to do good, or that our only option be to follow Him and His rules.

However, these choices have consequences and will not go without judgment. God tests us, He examines our hearts and intentions. He proves us to know the true nature of our motivations. Only those who act with righteousness and follow the principles of the Master of the universe will access what humanity originally possessed: the peace and harmony of the Garden of Eden that God created and gave to Man.

This question implies that religion is responsible for wars and crimes. But is that really the case?

According to the Encyclopedia of Wars, among the 1,763 known and recorded historical conflicts, only 121 (less than 7%) had religion as the primary cause. Moreover, of the 100 greatest atrocities committed in human history, only 11 are directly linked to religion (source: Matthew White, The Great Big Book of Horrible Things, 2011). This book ranks the 100 worst atrocities in human history based on the number of deaths.

Objectively speaking, it is difficult to hold religions responsible for wars: the numbers speak for themselves. The lure of gain and power are the true underlying causes of conflicts between nations.

Think about recent wars you know. Were they the result of religious conflict? The Indochina War, the Algerian War, the First and Second World Wars, the Napoleonic Wars, the Red Revolution, or even the war in Ukraine—none of these have a religious origin. They are above all struggles for power and political, economic, or territorial interests.

God does not call us to follow the same rules because He does not change: His character, His nature, and what is right and good remain eternally constant. However, our situation as human beings has evolved. In the Old Testament, God commands His people (Israel) to follow a strict set of laws. Yet, with the coming of Jesus, God makes a decisive breakthrough: the law remains good and holy, but Jesus does not come to abolish it—He fulfills it. He rejects none of its principles; on the contrary, He affirms them.

But by dying on the Cross, Jesus inaugurates a new era for humanity. We no longer live under the law as Israel did, because Jesus becomes our model and supreme example. The Old Testament law reveals our sin and our inability to meet divine demands. That is why God, incarnate in Jesus, comes to offer the solution to our problem: reconciliation with Him through the Cross, because of the sin that separates us from Him.

For example, in the Old Testament, God commands the stoning of adulterers. Jesus, in the New Testament, shows us a different path. Facing the accusers of an adulterous woman, He says to them: “Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” He does not reject the law but offers an interpretation based on mercy and forgiveness.

Another example can be found in the strict dietary rules of the Old Testament. When confronted by the Pharisees about eating food on the Sabbath, Jesus reminds them that it is not what enters a person that defiles them, but what comes out. He highlights the spiritual law that goes beyond external prescriptions.

Hebrew 8:6-13

This passage explains that the New Covenant, established by Jesus, surpasses the old one because it is based on spiritual and eternal promises, rather than on external rites and laws.

The simple answer to this question is that Jesus is our ultimate example, and it is Him we now follow, along with the laws He established for this era of grace. Before Jesus, the rules were different, adapted to a time meant to lead to His coming. A new era will begin at His return, and with it, new rules will once again be established. It will be an era of judgment, marking the end of this age of grace.

Jesus prophesied many times:

1️⃣ Jesus foretold future events with remarkable precision. He told His disciples that one of them would betray Him. During the last supper, one of the disciples asked Him, “Who will betray you?” Jesus replied, “The one to whom I will give this piece of bread is the betrayer.” He then gave the bread to Judas, who indeed betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver, thus fulfilling this prophecy (Matthew 26:20).

2️⃣ He also prophesied that His disciples would flee at His arrest. In Matthew 26:31-32, He tells them they will leave Him alone. And when Judas arrives with the crowd to arrest Him, His disciples indeed flee and abandon Him (Matthew 26:56).

3️⃣ When Jesus tells the disciples that they will deny Him, Peter, indignant, declares that he would never abandon Him, even if all the others fled. Jesus replies that that very night, before the rooster crows, Peter will deny Him three times (Matthew 26:34). Despite his promises, Peter indeed denies Him three times before the rooster crows and weeps bitterly as he remembers Jesus’ words (Matthew 26:69-75).

4️⃣ Jesus also prophesied His own death and resurrection. In Matthew 20:17-19, He clearly announces that He will be arrested, condemned, crucified, but that He will rise on the third day. If Jesus had not risen, if the disciples had not seen Jesus alive with their own eyes after His crucifixion, they likely would have concluded that He was a false prophet. This would have made the spread of Christianity nearly impossible, as the disciples, willing to die for their faith, would not have continued to evangelize if they had not witnessed His resurrection. No one dies for a lie. All four Gospels report Jesus’ resurrection. The book of Acts also highlights this event through the story of the apostle Paul, a former persecutor of Christians. After a supernatural encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul radically converted and became one of the greatest evangelists, spreading the Gospel to the nations. He died, like the other disciples, for proclaiming Jesus as the risen Christ.

5️⃣ Jesus also foretold several major events concerning the future of the Jewish people and the Church:

• He prophesied the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred in AD 70.
• He foretold the exile of the Jews from their land, which was fulfilled over the following centuries.
• He warned His disciples and followers that they would be persecuted for their faith.
• He predicted that He would be rejected, even by His own people, the Jews.
• He announced that His Gospel would be preached throughout the world, and this has been fulfilled with the spread of Christianity to all corners of the earth.
• He also affirmed that His words would not pass away, that they would endure forever, thus testifying to the lasting nature of His message. More than 2,000 years later, the Bible remains the most widely read book of all time.

These prophecies, fulfilled over time, testify to the truth of Jesus’ teaching and His divinity.

Because God has warned us:

« If you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you. » (Matthew 6:15)

The truth? None of us is worthy of receiving God’s forgiveness. Not one.
And yet… He offered it. Freely. Out of love.

So if the King of Heaven has erased our debt, how could we refuse to erase the debt of others?
To forgive is to honor the forgiveness we have received.

« Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. » (Colossians 3:13)

This question already rests on a confusion: why put a supernatural being and a human institution on the same level?

And what “Church” are we talking about exactly? The human organization, with its flaws and scandals? Or faith in God, which goes beyond structures and institutions?

The simplest answer is that Jesus himself condemned with the greatest severity any abuse against children:
« If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea » (Gospel of Matthew 18:6).

Likewise, he constantly denounced religious hypocrisy: his confrontations with the spiritual leaders of his time make this very clear. Jesus never endorsed such attitudes — on the contrary, he rejected them forcefully.

So, why turn to God?
For you. To receive what Jesus repeatedly promised: salvation, which only he can offer, in order to reach his Father in heaven.

As for the Church, whatever form it takes, it remains an imperfect reality. Some communities are deeply corrupted and filled with people who do not live out what they claim to believe. Others, however, sincerely strive to follow Christ as faithfully as they can.

• Choose a place that best reflects the spirit and teachings of Jesus.
• Condemn evil, expose hypocrisy and injustice.

But do not reject God simply because some people are false, deceitful, or corrupt. Do not blame Him for what is the responsibility of human beings.

This questionSatan is a fallen angel who rebelled against God. The Bible calls him the devil, the evil one, the prince of this world, the father of lies, and the accuser of believers. He comes before God’s throne to accuse us and to argue that we deserve condemnation (Job 1).

He is powerful and deceptive: having tried to exalt himself above God, he was cast down to the earth along with his demons. His main work is to tempt, deceive, and blind people to keep them away from the Gospel, often disguising himself as an angel of light. His ultimate goal is that we would be condemned with him in the lake of fire.

 But Jesus defeated him at the cross  and has given his disciples the spiritual weapons to resist him (Ephesians 6).
The Bible shows us how:

1.  Quoting Scripture to rebuke Satan (as Jesus did in the wilderness).
2.  Praying and fasting to stand firm in faith.