Today, we’re diving into a Q&A session with the honest questions young people are asking across different platforms. We approach these questions without judgment or fear, with open hearts and honest minds. Here, we seek understanding, not perfection; clarity, not condemnation. We’ll confront the hard questions, wrestle with doubts, and celebrate discoveries—because faith grows strongest when examined and explained, not ignored. Strong faith isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about having the courage to ask the right questions, in the right way, and taking steps forward one at a time:
Q1: “Why does the story of killing His own son for our sins, instead of killing Satan, seem so unclear”?
God DIDN’T destroy Satan because humans were given the freedom to choose between God and Satan. Had He destroyed Satan first, their free choice would have been taken away. Though eventually he will be destroyed. Revelation 20:10
It’s important to understand that God did not “kill” Jesus because humans deserved punishment for Adam’s sin. Rather, Jesus willingly took the consequence of human sin to restore our relationship with God. Satan was not the one holding humanity in debt; it was our own disobedience and free will that created a chasm between us and a holy God. Humans are responsible for sin, but Satan used our guilt to accuse us. At the cross, Jesus defeated Satan’s power to accuse, while also paying the penalty for human disobedience. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, God provided a path for humans to be forgiven while maintaining His perfect justice. The choice to accept Christ’s sacrifice is what reconciles us with God. You are only rescued if you choose him, of which he would love everybody to be saved: 2 Peter 3:9, John 3:16:
Reflection: God respects our freedom to choose. Our decisions matter, and salvation is available for those who choose God. It reminds us to take responsibility for our choices, trust God’s plan, and know that ultimate justice will prevail.
Q2: “He wants you to forgive 70×77 times, but he never forgave Adam even once, and even satan.”…
Adam wasn’t left unforgiven—God covered him and even promised a Savior. Satan never repents, so there’s nothing to forgive. 70×7 was about us, and God went way further—He gave His Son to forgive the whole world.
Reflection: God forgave Adam and offers full redemption through Jesus, showing that forgiveness is a gift, not a burden. Today, it challenges us to forgive others repeatedly, letting go of bitterness and reflecting God’s mercy in our friendships, family, and daily life.
Q3: “Then the son was born by a virgin who had a husband…..ataaasaaaa”
Sad, this one is clearly meant to mock the virgin birth story.
Virgin doesn’t mean Mary never married—only that she had not known Joseph sexually when Jesus was conceived. Matthew 1:18
Joseph was her fiancé, but the child was by the Holy Spirit. That’s the miracle that made Jesus different from all men.
Reflection: The virgin birth shows that God can bring about His plans in unexpected and miraculous ways. It reminds us that God’s ways are higher than human logic, and He can work through ordinary circumstances to accomplish extraordinary purposes. It encourages trust in God, even when life seems confusing or unfair
Q4: “He can see you and know what you are thinking and what you are doing at any given time, but when Adam ate the forbidden fruit, he couldn’t see him; instead, he called Adam, asking him, ‘Where are you’ really ?”
This is a clever one 🤔, but it twists the meaning of that question. God wasn’t asking Adam for information—He already knew. He was asking for a confession and a relationship. Just like Jesus asking the sick man, “Do you want to be healed?” (John 5:6). It’s not for His sake—it’s for man’s sake.
In short, Sin creates separation, and God’s question highlights that broken relationship. God didn’t lose sight of Adam—He wanted Adam to admit where sin had placed him. ‘Where are you?’ wasn’t about location, but confession.
God knew where Adam was—He was really asking, ‘Do you know what sin has done to you?’”
Reflection: Have open communication with God – Even though God knows everything, talking to Him honestly helps us process, release, and receive guidance. Daily practice: when stressed, anxious, or guilty, speak openly to God instead of ignoring or denying your feelings.
Q 5. There’s a guy who slept with Leah the entire night, thinking it was Rachel, and only realized in the morning. He ended up working for 14 years to marry both sisters. And this is the Bible we should emulate, how now?”
Answer: Ah, yes 😅—Jacob’s story from Genesis 29. At first glance, it reads like a wild romantic comedy, but there’s a cultural and spiritual context behind it. In Jacob’s time, marriages were arranged, and the older sister usually had to marry first. Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah first, which led to him having both sisters, a practice legal and normal in that culture.
Jacob didn’t plan this; he was tricked culturally. Yet he loved Rachel enough to work another seven years. The Bible doesn’t portray Jacob as perfect; it shows real people with flaws.
God works through messy situations to fulfill His plan. The point isn’t to emulate every action in the Bible, but to learn about faith, patience, perseverance, God’s character, and trusting Him despite life’s messiness.
Reflection for young people: Life is messy, and people make mistakes—but mistakes aren’t excuses to keep sinning. God can work through imperfect situations for good. Trust, perseverance, and love require patience and endurance. The Bible’s stories aren’t all meant to be copied; the bigger picture is Christ, and that’s how we discern what lessons to follow and how to grow.
Q6:” How I ended up inheriting Adam’s sins but not King Solomon’s wealth, wives, and concubines puzzles me.”
Adam wasn’t just an individual; he was the head of humanity. Adam’s sin didn’t just remain with him—it corrupted human nature or like a corrupted DNA strand. Humans became sinners by default, prone to sinning. BUT then man has to choose to die in sin or be redeemed.
Adam’s sin nature isn’t something external like wealth or property—it’s part of the human condition.
But Solomon’s wealth, wives, and concubines were personal possessions and choices, not part of human nature. Those belonged to him, not to all humanity. They were circumstantial.
If Solomon’s wealth had automatically flowed to us, then salvation and righteousness would also have been based on earthly inheritance.
So yes, you’re right: we didn’t inherit Solomon’s wealth because God never intended to make earthly riches our common inheritance. His final picture was that in Christ, we inherit something far superior—eternal life, righteousness, and God Himself.
Reflection: Adam’s disobedience passed down a corrupted nature that no one can escape; Christ’s obedience secured a new inheritance that anyone can freely receive by faith. Solomon’s many wives were a blessing in his context, but a true blessing today isn’t wealth or status—it’s redemption, and a life aligned with God.
Q7: “Animals experiencing pain during birth, and they never ate the forbidden fruit.nah”
Adam and Eve sinned, the ground was cursed, and human labor became painful. It also affected the whole creation, not because animals sinned, but because creation itself “groans” under the consequences of human sin (Romans 8:20–22). Yet God still cares for and sustains every part of His creation.
Reflection: our choices matter, and we are called to live responsibly.
Q8: “Where was Jonah for 3days? Someone should explain to me, which Fish? “Stomach”
In Hebrew, the word just means “big sea creature.”
Whether it was literal or symbolic, the point is that he was in a place of darkness, helplessness.
Reflection: Human logic can’t fully grasp God’s wisdom 1Corinthians 2:10–12 , Matthew 11:25–26 —that’s why we need the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth. Jonah being in the belly of a great fish for 3 days wasn’t about identifying the fish, but about God’s power to save and a foreshadowing of Jesus’ 3 days in the grave, pointing us to redemption.
Q9: “And they claim Jesus never married, but we know he had a Wife. How they managed to hide this story still amazes me. Is it a sin to marry? Doesn’t God ordain marriages? Why was it a sin that Jesus was married ?”
Marriage is a gift from God, and so is singleness. Jesus chose to remain single, devoting Himself fully to His mission of salvation (Matthew 19:12). The Bible does not mention Him having a wife. Some suggest He stayed unmarried to focus entirely on His ministry and fulfill prophecy. His singleness was intentional, not a statement against marriage. Claims that Jesus had a wife come from much later, non-biblical sources written centuries after His life. Texts like the Gospel of Philip are Gnostic writings, reflecting the beliefs of certain groups rather than historical fact.
Reflection: Marriage is a gift, singleness is a gift, and purpose gives both meaning. Jesus’ example teaches us to prioritize God’s mission above convenience or tradition.
Q10: “God is a system kept to keep an Empire running😉” This kind of
A statement often arises from skepticism, personal experiences, human limitations, and observing history. Many see how human institutions have misused religion to gain power, control people, or justify politics, which fuels critical thinking, frustration with hypocrisy, and social media commentary. The key distinction is that God Himself is not a system—He is a personal, transcendent Creator—while human corruption can misrepresent His character. Recognizing this helps young adults take faith seriously, think critically, and separate divine intent from human misuse.”
Reflection: Differentiate between God as a personal, transcendent entity and human religion as an institution. Critically evaluate practices and teachings, but maintain an understanding of God’s true nature. God’s existence is not dependent on our perception.
Q11: “If humans created the concept of God to explain what they cannot understand, does that mean God’s existence depends on human belief?”
God exists beyond our words and thoughts—our descriptions never define Him, they only point toward Him.
We may try to explain God, but He is not bound by our understanding or belief.
Our words describe God, our minds try to grasp Him, yet His existence stands independent of both.
God is bigger than our language, greater than our ideas, and exists whether we understand Him or not.
Belief or disbelief doesn’t create or destroy God—He simply is, beyond human comprehension.
We speak of God in human terms, but His reality doesn’t depend on our grasp of it. Reflection: Don’t just follow what others say—own your faith, live intentionally, respect everyone, and remember: God exists beyond your understanding.
Q12: “Why bring the Bible if other cultures already recognized God?”
Traditions and cultures have always recognized God in creation, conscience, and nature (Romans 1:19–20). This is called general revelation—God making Himself known through what He has made. Yet human understanding is limited, and cultures only hold fragments of the truth. The Bible provides the full revelation of God’s character, His purpose for humanity, and the complete story of redemption. It brings clarity, correction, and fulfillment, uniting all people by revealing the one consistent story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Reflection: While many cultures sensed God’s presence, Scripture shows us who He truly is, His plan of salvation, and how we can know and walk with Him rather than merely guess about Him.
A Closing Word
Honest questions open the door to wisdom and revelation, while mocking or arrogant questions can block the heart from truth. God is never threatened by our inquiries—He can handle them all. Yet when we approach Him with pride or unbelief, we risk spiritual blindness and missed blessings. Coming humbly, even with doubts or questions, invites His wisdom, understanding, and grace into our lives.
Prayer
Father,
I admit that sometimes I struggle to understand Your ways. Give me humility to approach You with questions, faith to trust Your answers, and wisdom to apply Your truth. Guard me against arrogance or doubt that hardens my heart. Let Your Spirit guide me, open my understanding, and fill me with grace so I may walk in Your light and share Your love with others, and save us for eternal life. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen
Hey, I’m Angeline, your RN also a Counselor and founder of Finally Am Found. With a heart for mentorship, I’ve been guiding teens and young adults since 2017. As a Registered Nurse, I blend medical expertise with personal experiences to create a Christ-aligned space for self-discovery. Connect with Angeline on Facebook and let the journey to self-discovery begin!
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