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If you could ask God anything, what would you ask?
Life is full of big and often difficult questions. In 'Will I Be Fat in Heaven? And Other Curious Questions', J.John tackles 38 of the most common and curious questions people ask about God, the Bible, good and evil, heaven and hell, the church, and life itself.
Organised into six parts, this book explores:
* Questions about the Bible: Is the Bible literally true? Why do there seem to be contradictions?
* Questions about God: How can Father, Son and Spirit be one? Was Jesus God?
* Questions about God, good and evil: Why does God allow suffering? Why do natural disasters happen?
* Being made right with God: Do all religions lead to God? Why did Jesus have to die?
* Life after life: Will we recognise loved ones in heaven? Do babies go to heaven when they die? Does hell exist?
* The church and Christian living: Isn't the church full of hypocrites? If God is in charge, what's the point of praying?
Finally, J.John addresses the ultimate question: Does God care about me?
Written with clarity, warmth and honesty, this book makes space for curiosity while offering thoughtful, biblically rooted answers. It is ideal for seekers, new Christians or anyone wrestling with big questions of life and faith.
'Will I Be Fat in Heaven? And Other Curious Questions' reminds us that God is not threatened by our questions - and that the answers he offers bring hope, truth and life.
Contents
INTRODUCTION:
* About questions
* Should we ask questions?
PART ONE: QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE
* How can the Bible be inspired by God when there are different versions?
* Why do we believe the Bible is true?
* Is the Bible literally true?
* What about all the bloodshed that seems to be commanded by God in the Old Testament?
* Why, if the Bible is the inspired Word of God, is the science in it not more accurate?
* Why do there seem to be contradictions in the Bible?
PART TWO: QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD
* How do we know about God?
* How can God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit be one?
* What was God doing before the universe began?
* Is everything possible for God?
* Does God know the future?
* How can God listen to everybody's prayers all at once?
* Was Jesus God?
PART THREE: QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD, GOOD AND EVIL
* Why does God allow evil?
* Why are there earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis?
* Why do some good people die young and some bad people live a long time?
* Why can people do bad things and God doesn't seem to punish them?
PART FOUR: BEING MADE RIGHT WITH GOD
* How can the death of a Jewish peasant 2,000 years ago do anything for me today?
* If Jesus has paid the price for my sin, why do I need to be a good person?
* Do we get a second opportunity after death?
* Do all religions lead to God?
* What should I do if I like Jesus but I don't like Christians?
PART FIVE: LIFE AFTER LIFE: THE FUTURE, HEAVEN AND HELL
* Can we be raised from the dead if we are cremated?
* Will we recognise family and friends in heaven?
* Will I be fat in heaven?
* In heaven, will we know what we did on earth?
* Do babies go to heaven when they die?
* Will I wear clothes in heaven?
* Does hell exist and, if it does, what's the point of it?
PART SIX: THE CHURCH AND LIVING AS GOD'S PEOPLE
* Isn't the church full of hypocrites?
* Isn't the church just full of good people?
* If Jesus is going to come back soon why do we need to look after the planet?
* If God is totally in charge, what's the point of praying?
* When does life begin?
* Isn't Jesus just an imaginary friend?
* Should I give money to beggars on the streets?
THE FINAL QUESTION
* Does God care about me?
THE LAST WORD
* On questions and questioning.
