In this series, we want to give those of you exploring Christianity some personal examples of what it is like to follow Jesus… your chance to safely explore and listen with an open mind. And to give those who are Jesus Followers encouragement in hearing what Jesus has done in real people’s lives.
![Can Christians Really Do Anything? [Think About It, pt 5 / 5]](https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/part5-1080x675.jpg)
Many passages in the biblical writings have been reduced to a set of pithy inspirational quotes. When this happens we set ourselves up for discontentment and a situational faith that can’t stand up to real life. When we use the right tools, however, we can discover the truth these passages are actually conveying and we can discover the life Jesus truly offers.
![Should Christians obey the government? [Think About It, pt 3 / 5]](https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/part3-1080x675.jpg)
Should Christians obey the government? Taken on their own, some biblical passages say “yes” while others imply “no”… but do these passages actually contradict each other? Often, when it seems like we have a contradiction in the biblical writings a little study can reveal something even better than what we think either passage is saying.
![Why is God so Violent? [Think About It – pt 1 / 5]](https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/part1-1-1080x675.jpg)
Reading, understanding, and trying to make sense of the Bible can be pretty overwhelming. Especially when it comes to passages about horrific violence committed in the name of a supposedly loving God. But with the right tools and some study we can start to make sense of some of the most misunderstood and misused passages in the Bible… and it might even change how we see God and our neighbors.
![How do I study the Bible? [Bible, part 3 /3]](https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/coverp3-1080x675.jpg)
How can we know, and even be confident, that when we read the biblical writings we’re actually understanding them and “getting it right?” The solution isn’t to give up or just settle for someone else telling us what they think they mean… but to begin using some basic guidelines and tools to interpret the biblical writings for ourselves.