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How do you explain Christianity to a child?
What do Christians believe? Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God and that: God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sins. Jesus was fully human, and experienced this world in the same way as other human beings of his time.
How do I teach my children about Christianity?
Here are a few helpful tips to teach your child about God:
- Talk about ways the Bible brings you joy.
- Share when God convicts you.
- Notice when your child exemplifies a spiritual quality.
- To teach your child about God, spark their curiosity about God.
How do you explain religion to a 7 year old?
Teach them morals and ethics. Tell them about religion from a dispassionate viewpoint. And then let them take it from there. Let them know they are free to choose what they want to believe, and encourage them to change their minds as often as they like.
How do you explain Jesus to a Child?
Tell the child that Jesus is God’s son, and that God sent him to Earth to teach everyone how to follow God’s laws and be good people. Tell the 3 year old that Jesus was a friendly man who came to be our savior because he loves all people, even her.
What does the Bible say about protecting your child?
God is our deliverer from trouble and enemies, and we should protect kids from people who seek their harm as an extension of our love for him.
How do you talk to religious parents?
How To Get Along With Parents You Disagree With
- Be Honest.
- Make It Clear That You’re Not Trying To Change Their Minds.
- Ask Them To Be Respectful Of Your Beliefs.
- Accept That There May Be Certain Topics You Want To Avoid For Now.
- Don’t Ever Say, “You’re Wrong”
- Acknowledge The Fact That Your Opinions Could Change Over Time.
How to respond when your child asks questions you can’t answer?
How to Respond When Your Child Asks You Questions You Can’t Answer 1. Don’t assume curiosity is skepticism. 2. Don’t dismiss the question with trite answers. 3. Don’t over-answer the question. 4. Don’t assume answers will satisfy the questioner. 5. Make your home a great place to raise doubts.
How can I navigate faith and questions from my kids?
Here are five principles that have helped me navigate faith and questions not only from my kids but also from my experience as a pastor of a local church: 1. Don’t assume curiosity is skepticism. One of the impulses every Christian parent feels is that questions automatically lead to disbelief.
How can I teach my kids to be faithful?
Faith is not the absence of doubts. It’s the presence of belief in the midst of doubt. So, decide ahead of time as a parent that you won’t freak out when your kid questions you and questions God. Or your teenager tells you that Christianity isn’t different than any other religion.
What does my daughter say when I ask her a question?
Your daughter might just say, “Thanks.” Or she might ask another question, which you could then answer. In the teen years, you might do a Bible or book study together. Don’t under-answer a question, or over-answer it.