Q&A Gathering - Nov. 6 2016 - a podcast by VOX Community Podcast

The teaching today consisted of responses to audience-generated questions. Mike's responses were as follows:

1. While some of the rules in the Old Testament may seem excessive, harsh, and just plain weird, God was embedding his principles into the cultural norms of the day to effectively reach his people.

2. There's no clear answer as to whether Adam and Eve were really the first people on earth, but Mike's view is that they were simultaneously real people and archetypes (e.g., Adam represented humanity).

3. While the Christian view is to long for Christ's return generally, a desire to delay that return so that loved ones may know Him embodies the heart of God as well.

4. When God does not answer prayers, the only solution is to continue asking; God is not offended by chutzpah. An unanswered prayer is not a sign of a lack of faith.

5. A lot of Christians may have begun their journeys with a self-interested desire for healing, but just as children (hopefully) grow to love and respect their parents, so too should Christians as they know God more deeply.

6. Practical, active faith is demonstrated in the proper view of the relationship between God and humankind. While many incorrectly see this relationship as contract-based, it is rather covenant-based. Contracts are based on mistrust of the other party, and are formalistic and legalistic in nature. Covenants are based on trust of the other party, not rules, and often involve uncertainty.

Story by Ruben Morales

Ruben was a self-professed persecutor of Christians whose antagonistic view of God conflicted with that of his wife, who loved and followed God. Ruben viewed Christians as weak and the bible as a series of outlandish stories. But one day, Ruben felt compelled to challenge God: if God made himself real to him, Ruben would follow. God did indeed answer that challenge in a several ways, leaving Ruben with no alternative but to accept God's sovereignty. While he still faces struggles, Ruben can now turn to God in hard times and thank him in good times.

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