How should parents respond to a child who asks questions about our Bible-based beliefs?MANY would agree that being a parent is a full-time job. If you are a parent with a young child, we commend you for working hard to build strong faith in him. (Deut. 6:6, 7) As your child grows up, he may begin asking serious questions about our Bible-based beliefs, including the Bible’s moral standards.At first, you may be worried about your child’s questions. You might even view such questions as a step backward regarding his faith. In reality, however, growing children need to ask questions in order to form their own convictions. (1 Cor. 13:11) So there is no reason to be fearful. You may view all sincere questions your child raises about our beliefs as opportunities to help him to develop his thinking ability.3. What will we consider in this article?In this article, we will discuss how parents can help their child or children (1) develop their own personal convictions, (2) build appreciation for the Bible’s moral standards, and (3) defend their beliefs. As we do, we will also consider positive aspects of children’s questions and some family activities that may give parents the opportunity to talk about Christian beliefs.HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP HIS CONVICTIONS4. What questions might a child have, and why?Christian parents recognize that faith in God is not something a child inherits. You were not born with faith in Jehovah. That is also true of your child. Over time a child may wrestle with such questions as: ‘How do I know that there is a God? Can I really believe what the Bible says?’ In fact, the Bible actually encourages us to use our “power of reason” and to “make sure of all things.” (Rom. 12:1; 1 Thess. 5:21) How, though, can you help your child to strengthen his faith?5. What can parents do to help their child develop faith in the Bible? (Romans 12:2)Encourage your child to prove the truth to himself. (Read Romans 12:2.) When your child asks questions, take the opportunity to show him how to find the answers by using research tools, such as the Watch Tower Publications Index and the Research Guide for Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the latter, under the subject “The Bible,” he might look up “Inspired by God” to find evidence that the Bible is not just a good book written by men. Rather, it is “the word of God.” (1 Thess. 2:13) For example, he could research the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. In the past, some Bible critics claimed that the city of Nineveh never existed. But by the 1850’s, the ruins of this city were unearthed, proving the Bible’s account to be accurate. (Zeph. 2:13-15) For information on how the destruction of Nineveh fulfilled Bible prophecy, he might see the article “Did You Know?” in the November 2021 issue of The Watchtower. By comparing what he learns from our publications with what he learns from encyclopedias and other respected sources, your child will have good reason to increase his faith in what the Bible says.

Question

Answer each question in order, make it a very short sentence and very understandable, use the JW bible to help

Answer 1

1. What questions might a child have, and why? Children might wonder, “How do I know that there is a God?” or “Can I really believe the Bible?” They ask these questions to form their own faith.

2. What can parents do to help their child develop faith in the Bible? Parents can encourage children to research answers using reliable tools like the Watch Tower Publications Index and the Research Guide for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

3. How can children prove the truth to themselves? Children can study about the Bible’s history and find examples, such as the discovery of Nineveh, to see evidence supporting its accuracy.

4. What should children compare when researching? They should compare information from JW publications with information from encyclopedias and other respected sources to build a strong foundation for their faith.