Christopher Schwinger

Christopher has been answering questions through Got Questions's email ministry since January 2014. Having thought through or worked through many issues on his own, including the reasons for basic beliefs, how we know the Bible is true, and emotional struggles from the lack of grace among believers, he is grateful for the opportunity to share the truths he's found. He had a balance of secular and Christian education which gave him an appreciation for a liberal arts approach to truth and an ability to think critically about the Bible while still having eyes of faith.

	Self-reliance or God-reliance? \| Jul 26, 2017 We know that relying on ourselves alone is a bad idea, but we don't always get supernatural divine guidance for every decision. How do we rely on God when His will isn't obvious? Read more...
	Causes of Evil \| Apr 24, 2017 Our philosophy of evil matters. What we believe about evil — and what we believe causes it — affects our beliefs about the world, ourselves, and God. Read more...
	Pornography Addiction \| Mar, 2017 If you struggle with pornography, you are not alone. Understanding how the addiction started, what real love is, and how to stay healthy spiritually can help you get free. How does a porn addiction get started? A Christian Philosophy of Love Spiritual Health Principles Start Here
	Atonement and Abraham Lincoln \| Feb 13, 2017 Abraham Lincoln once intimated that God extended the Civil War in proportion to the evils of slavery. Maybe, but we do know Jesus' suffering was in proportion to our sin. An Overview of Atonement National Judgment and Personal Suffering Start Here
	The Sovereignty of God \| Jan, 2017 Is God good? Is He sovereign? Then why do we experience hardships? Hardships and the Pool of Siloam Luck and Chance Start Here
	Relationships in Heaven \| Dec 19, 2016 Is there justice in heaven? Will our troublesome relationships on earth be covered over in heaven, or will people understand how they hurt others? Read more...
	Anxiety \| Nov 7, 2016 Receiving freedom from anxiety isn't about praying enough. It's often a long road of obedience, study, Scripture memorization, and trusting God. Read more...
	Misunderstood Teachings of Jesus \| Aug/Sep, 2016 Part 1: Reconciliation with God and Man Part 2: The Prodigal and his Brother Part 3: Blasphemy and Forgiveness Part 4: Application Start Here
	How Christ's Atonement Helps Us with Anger \| Jul 11, 2016 Jesus was judged, persecuted, tortured, and murdered unjustly. How His example of mercy and reconciliation can inspire us in our own moments of anger. Read more...
	Children's Emotional Health and Behavioral Problems \| May/Jun, 2016 Our kids' behavior has more to do with how we love them than how we discipline them. Why the carrot's more important than the stick. Part 1: Causes of Rebellious Behavior Part 2: Problems with Cohabitating Part 3: Redeeming a Difficult Standoff Part 4: The Importance of Proportionate Discipline Start Here
	Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit \| Jan/Feb, 2016 Part 1: How Confusion Thwarts Holiness Part 2: Interpreting Context Part 3: Significance without Fear Part 4: Identifying a Hard Heart Part 5: Hope in the Journey to Freedom Part 6: Resolving Fear by Understanding Grace Start Here
	Deuteronomic Theology \| Nov, 2015 Part 1: Reward and Punishment; Learning what God wants Part 2: Why Bad Things Happen; A more complicated relationship Start Here
	The Good and Faithful Servant \| Aug, 2015 What does it take to be God's good and faithful servant? Suggestions on how to serve others out of love. Part 1: Evangelizing the Lost and Helping the Disadvantaged Part 2: Forgiveness and the Balance between Contentment and Responsibility Part 3: Knowing God and Giving Generously Part 4: Courage and Humility Part 5: Growing in Grace Start Here
	Loving God — Hurtful Church \| Jun 1, 2015 God seems to act less directly in the world today, instead choosing to work through His church. So how can we think of God as loving if His church is hurtful Read more...
	Origin of the Book of Job \| Jun 18, 2014 Job's faith is inspiring, but his account is puzzling. When was the Book of Job written? When did he live? Christopher Schwinger explores why there seem to be such disparity between the descriptions of Job's life and the writing style of his story. Read more...

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	Self-reliance or God-reliance? \| Jul 26, 2017 We know that relying on ourselves alone is a bad idea, but we don't always get supernatural divine guidance for every decision. How do we rely on God when His will isn't obvious? Read more...
	Causes of Evil \| Apr 24, 2017 Our philosophy of evil matters. What we believe about evil — and what we believe causes it — affects our beliefs about the world, ourselves, and God. Read more...
	Pornography Addiction \| Mar, 2017 If you struggle with pornography, you are not alone. Understanding how the addiction started, what real love is, and how to stay healthy spiritually can help you get free. How does a porn addiction get started? A Christian Philosophy of Love Spiritual Health Principles Start Here
	Atonement and Abraham Lincoln \| Feb 13, 2017 Abraham Lincoln once intimated that God extended the Civil War in proportion to the evils of slavery. Maybe, but we do know Jesus' suffering was in proportion to our sin. An Overview of Atonement National Judgment and Personal Suffering Start Here
	The Sovereignty of God \| Jan, 2017 Is God good? Is He sovereign? Then why do we experience hardships? Hardships and the Pool of Siloam Luck and Chance Start Here
	Relationships in Heaven \| Dec 19, 2016 Is there justice in heaven? Will our troublesome relationships on earth be covered over in heaven, or will people understand how they hurt others? Read more...
	Anxiety \| Nov 7, 2016 Receiving freedom from anxiety isn't about praying enough. It's often a long road of obedience, study, Scripture memorization, and trusting God. Read more...
	Misunderstood Teachings of Jesus \| Aug/Sep, 2016 Part 1: Reconciliation with God and Man Part 2: The Prodigal and his Brother Part 3: Blasphemy and Forgiveness Part 4: Application Start Here
	How Christ's Atonement Helps Us with Anger \| Jul 11, 2016 Jesus was judged, persecuted, tortured, and murdered unjustly. How His example of mercy and reconciliation can inspire us in our own moments of anger. Read more...
	Children's Emotional Health and Behavioral Problems \| May/Jun, 2016 Our kids' behavior has more to do with how we love them than how we discipline them. Why the carrot's more important than the stick. Part 1: Causes of Rebellious Behavior Part 2: Problems with Cohabitating Part 3: Redeeming a Difficult Standoff Part 4: The Importance of Proportionate Discipline Start Here
	Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit \| Jan/Feb, 2016 Part 1: How Confusion Thwarts Holiness Part 2: Interpreting Context Part 3: Significance without Fear Part 4: Identifying a Hard Heart Part 5: Hope in the Journey to Freedom Part 6: Resolving Fear by Understanding Grace Start Here
	Deuteronomic Theology \| Nov, 2015 Part 1: Reward and Punishment; Learning what God wants Part 2: Why Bad Things Happen; A more complicated relationship Start Here
	The Good and Faithful Servant \| Aug, 2015 What does it take to be God's good and faithful servant? Suggestions on how to serve others out of love. Part 1: Evangelizing the Lost and Helping the Disadvantaged Part 2: Forgiveness and the Balance between Contentment and Responsibility Part 3: Knowing God and Giving Generously Part 4: Courage and Humility Part 5: Growing in Grace Start Here
	Loving God — Hurtful Church \| Jun 1, 2015 God seems to act less directly in the world today, instead choosing to work through His church. So how can we think of God as loving if His church is hurtful Read more...
	Origin of the Book of Job \| Jun 18, 2014 Job's faith is inspiring, but his account is puzzling. When was the Book of Job written? When did he live? Christopher Schwinger explores why there seem to be such disparity between the descriptions of Job's life and the writing style of his story. Read more...

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