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Is the similarity in human/chimp DNA evidence for evolution? Why is the DNA of monkeys so similar to the DNA of humans?
What is the God particle? What is the Higgs boson? Is there a particle that holds matter together?
What is the canopy theory? Was there a canopy of water the surrounded the earth before the Flood?
Is the universe eternal? Did the universe have a beginning? What could have caused the universe to come into existence?
What are some flaws in the theory of evolution? If the theory of evolution has so many flaws, why is it still so widely accepted?
Why didn't Adam and Eve find it strange that a serpent was talking to them? didn't Adam and Eve know that animals can't talk?
What does the Bible say about uniformitarianism vs. catastrophism? Does the earth show signs of catastrophe or signs of continuing in the same manner throughout history?
Noah's Ark Questions: How long did it take Noah to build the ark? How long was Noah on the ark? Who was Noah's wife?
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? Does Genesis chapter 1 present a scientifically valid view of Creation?
Questions about Adam and Eve - Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?
What is the theory of abiogenesis? What is the definition of abiogenesis? Is there any scientific evidence that life could come from non-life?
What is Old Earth Creationism? Does mainstream science have the age of the universe correctly estimated?
What are Y-Chromosomal Adam and Mitochondrial Eve? Is there really scientific evidence that everyone alive descended from one woman? Is there really scientific that every man alive today can trace his ancestry back to one man?
What is the God of the gaps argument? Should we only view God as being involved in the things we cannot explain scientifically?
What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design? Does the universe and life show signs of being intentionally designed?
What is the theory of punctuated equilibrium? Is punctuated equilibrium an attempt to explain away the lack of fossil evidence for evolution?
What is progressive creationism and is it biblical? Did God create life as we know it progressively over long periods of time?
What do creationists believe about natural selection? Can creationists account for natural selection?
How does the Cambrian Explosion fit within the framework of young-earth creationism? Can young earth creationists account for the Cambrian Explosion?
What is the biblical Creation story? Is the Creation story in Genesis chapters 1-2 to be understood literally?
Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical? Was Lucifer the leader of a race of beings on earth before God created Adam and Eve?
How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology? Is how one views creation important to other areas of theology?
What is the difference between Microevolution and Macroevolution? Why is the distinction between Microevolution and Macroevolution relevant to the creation vs. evolution debate?
Does the Bible teach geocentrism? Does the Bible teach that the Earth is the center of the universe?
Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important? Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important? Has Noah's Ark been found / discovered?
Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life? Is it wrong to keep your faith in Christ a secret?
Dealing with a mother-in-law...? How do I respond to the problem of a mother-in-law (or inlaws) who is overbearing, controlling, and meddling?
What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ? Are actions more important than words when it comes to evangelizing children?
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do? What should a Christian couple do when there is a disagreement over having children?
What does the Bible say about breastfeeding (breast-feeding)? Does the Bible give any specific instructions regarding mothers breastfeeding their children?
What does it mean that women are the “weaker vessel” (1 Peter 3:7)? Does it mean that women are of less value to God than men?
What does God have to say to single mothers? Are there any single mothers in the Bible?
I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children? Why is it so difficult to let go of your children when they grow up?
What does the Bible say about family? What is so important about having a strong and godly family?
How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability? How can Christian parents cope when a child is diagnosed with autism?
How does the Bible define a good Christian family? What does the Bible say a Christian family should be like?
What is Christian domestic discipline (CDD)? Does the Bible teach that a husband has the authority to physically discipline his wife?
Is giving a child a Christian education important? Whose responsibility is it to make sure a child receives a Christian education?
How do you balance leave and cleave with honoring your parents? What responsibility do adult children have in regards to a relationship with their parents?
How do I survive trying to raise a teenager? What is the key to surviving teenagers without losing your sanity?
Should Christians homeschool their children? How can parents balance protecting their children with raising them with a realistic view of the world?
What does the Bible say about being or using a surrogate mother? Under what circumstances should a Christian couple consider using a surrogate mother?
What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents? What responsibility do adult children have in the care of their elderly parents?
What does the Bible say about in-vitro fertilization (IVF)? Can a Christian consider in-vitro (invitro) fertilization in attempt to have children?
Are children always a blessing from God? How can I remember that God intends children to be a blessing when they are so difficult?
What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy? Is birth control honoring to God?
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat? Should a Christian be a conservative or a liberal/progressive? How should faith in Christ impact a person's politics?
If getting married would cause financial issues due to government regulations, is it acceptable for a couple to have a spiritual marriage, but not a legal marriage?
Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven? Will we see God the Father and the Holy Spirit, or only Jesus, God the Son?
Why is premarital counseling important? What is the value of a couple getting premarital counseling?
Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin? Should a virgin only marry another virgin?
How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)? Why is there so much conflict in marriages?
Do we receive mansions in heaven? What does John 14:2-3 mean? What kind of dwelling place will we have in heaven?
I am in the process of getting a divorce. Can I start dating, or do I have to wait until the divorce is final? Under what circumstances can a person remarry after a divorce?
Is it wrong for a husband and wife to have separate bank accounts? What are the risks if a husband and wife have separate bank accounts?
Is it possible to love a person without liking that person? I know we are to love everyone, but do we have to like everyone?
What is the intermediate state? What kind of bodies to people have in heaven before their physical bodies are resurrected?
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven? What is the purpose of heavenly rewards?
What are the origins of Halloween? Does Halloween have a mixture of Christian and pagan origins?
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone? Will unbelievers truly suffer in hell forever (hellfire)?
What does the Bible say about remarriage if a divorce occurred before salvation? Under what circumstances can a person remarry after a divorce?
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms? Is it against God's will for mothers to work outside the home?
What does the Bible say about handling money in a marriage? Who should control the money in a marriage?
What does the Bible say about asexuality? Is it wrong to have absolutely no desire for marriage or sex?
What is the difference between fornication and adultery? Which is the worse sin, fornication or adultery?
Is caffeine addiction a sin? Is it a sin to be addicted to caffeine whether through coffee, soda, energy drinks, etc.?
What does the Bible say about sex addiction? Is sexual addiction a true disorder, or is it simply an excuse for immoral/promiscuous behavior?
Is it a sin to have a sexual fetish? Is it wrong to have sexual attraction to a particular part of the body?
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? Does taking the Lord's name in vain mean more than just using it as a cuss word?
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)? If you commit one of the sins listed in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, does that mean you are unsaved?
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Is it possible that a believer could be possessed by a demon?
Since Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden will we be naked in Heaven? Will we wear clothing in Heaven?
What if I don't feel saved? Is being saved a feeling? How can I be absolutely sure that I am saved?
What does the Bible say about bestiality? Why is bestiality so strongly condemned in Scripture?
Does the Bible say we should pray for peace in Jerusalem? Why should we pray for the peace of Jerusalem?
What is the serenity prayer? Is the serenity prayer a good example of how we should be praying today?
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead? Is it possible to have a conversation with those who are dead?
Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels? Is there anything wrong with praying to an angel, asking the angel for help?
What is imprecatory prayer? Is it wrong to ask God to judge/punish someone in prayer? When are imprecatory prayers appropriate?
What does the Bible say about cross-dressing / transvestism / transvestites? Is transvestitism a sin? Why do some people have the desire to dress as the opposite sex?
Did God create the universe? How should Christians view Stephen Hawking's 'Grand Design' theory?
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)? What does being a new creation entail for the Christian life?
Why is daily prayer important? Should we pray every day? Should we pray more than once a day?
What does the Bible say about suffering? What is the Christian response to the problem of suffering?
Why do we pray before eating meals? Does the Bible teach us to say a prayer before every meal?
Why do we end our prayers with ‘Amen'? What does it mean to say 'Amen' at the end of a prayer?
Is religion the cause of most wars? Is it true that most of the wars in world history were caused by religious beliefs?
How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer? Why does it seem like God never answers my prayers?
What is apostasy and how can I recognize it? Why does apostasy so often go unrecognized? How can an apostate be recognized?
What is presuppositional apologetics? Without presupposing a Christian worldview, is there any coherant way to argue against the Christian worldview?
Is freedom of religion a biblical concept? Is freedom of religion a basic human right, as many people claim that it is?
What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism? Are we supposed to do/say things to get people ready to hear the Gospel?
What is Pascal's Wager? Is Pascal's Wager a valid philosophical and theological argument for God's existence?
What is evidential apologetics? Do all Christians needs to be prepared to defend the Christian faith?
What is classical apologetics? Do all Christians needs to be prepared to defend the Christian faith?
Why are Christians homophobic? Why are Christians so opposed to the homosexuality? Do Christians hate homosexuals?
What does the Bible say about capitalism? Does the Bible support the concept of a capitalist ecomony?
Was Martin Luther anti-Semitic? Did Martin Luther hate Jews? Why did Martin Luther write a book titled 'The Jews and Their Lies'?
How should a Christian view politics? Is politics something a Christian should be involved in?
What is cross theology / theology of the cross? Who developed the system of cross theology?
Who are the people of God? How does one become a member of the people of God? Is it God's choice or our choice?
Monergism vs. synergism – which view is correct? Does God do all the work of salvation, or does human responsibility also play a role?
What was the mark that God put on Cain (Genesis 4:15)? Was Cain's mark a scar or a tattoo? What the mark of Cain a change in his skin color?
What is libertarian free will? Is free will the only way humans can be morally responsible for their actions?
What is human nature? What does the Bible say about human nature? Are we fallen creatures or do we still carry the image of God?
What is dispensational premillennialism / premillennial dispensationalism? How is it different from historic premillennialism?
What is common grace? Does God show a degree of grace to all people in all places at all times?
What is new covenant theology? How does new covenant theology differ from covenant theology and dispensationalism?
What is the guff? Is there a storehouse of souls in heaven? Wha is the definition of the guff?
What does it mean to be a part of the family of God? How does one become a member of the family of God? Is it God's choice or our choice?
Who are the elect of God? Does God predestine who will be saved? Is God's election based on His foreknowledge of who will believe?
What are the seven dispensations? What are the divisions within dispensational theology?
Can demons/evil spirits attach themselves to non-living/inanimate objects such as a piece of jewelry or statue?
What is a succubus? What is an incubus? Are there female demons? Where did the belief in succubi originate?
Do Christians have the authority to command angels? Can Christians tell/ask angels to do something, or can only God do that?
Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times? How will the antichrist rule over all the nations of the world in the end times?
Surviving the end times - what do I need to know? What are the different events that will occur in the end times / last days?
Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist? What are the arguments for and against Maitreya being the antichrist?
Who is the false prophet of the end times? How will the false prophet be connected to the antichrist in the end times?
Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven? Why is it important to attend church with other believers?
Is there any value to a spiritual gifts test/inventory/assessment? What is the biblical way to determine what our spiritual gifts are?
What is conditional security? Is the security of salvation conditional? If so, what are the conditions?
What is expiation? How did Christ's death on the cross cover our sin and cleanse us from sin?
What is glorification? How is glorification related to sanctification and/or ultimate sanctification?
Will there be animal sacrifices during the millennial kingdom? If Christ's sacrifice was perfect and sufficient, why would animals need to be sacrificed during the millennium?
What happens at the final judgment? When does a person experience the final judgment after death?
What does it mean to be missional? Should Christians be missional? Is the missional movement connected to the emerging church or seeker-sensitive movement?
Why is sola fide important? Do we contribute our works along with our faith for salvation?
Islamic antichrist? Will the antichrist be a Muslim? How do the Christian and Islamic views of the end times compare?
What is the Charismatic movement? What was the origin of the Charismatic movement? Is the Charismatic movement biblical?
What is a Bible church? Are Bible churches non-denominational? Is there a Bible church denomination?
What is the Shepherd of Hermas and should it be in the Bible? Does the Shepherd of Hermas present an accurate understanding of the end times?
What does the Bible say about the role of senior pastor? How is the office of senior pastor different from other pastoral roles?
What is a Pastor Emeritus? Does the Bible say anything about the role of a retired pastor?
Why is sola gratia important? Why is it so important to understand salvation as being by grace alone?
Is public confession necessary for salvation? What does Romans 10:9-10 mean? Do we have to confess Christ publicly to be saved?
What does it mean to “fall from grace” (Galatians 5:4)? Does falling from grace mean that salvation can be lost?
Is the doctrine of preservation biblical? Does God promise to keep his word pure on earth?
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)? If our salvation is secured by Christ, what do we need to work out?
Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation? How can a person perform miracles in Jesus' name if Jesus never knew them, i.e. they were not saved?
Are the writings of the Apostle Paul inspired (see 1 Corinthians 7:12)? What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed?
Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture? Did the authors of the NT know their writings were the Word of God?
Why is Bible memorization important? Why is memorizing Scripture so valuable in our Christian life and spiritual growth?
What does the Bible say about church-hopping? Must one stay committed to a single church forever?
Why is it important to study the various people in the Bible? How is understanding Bible characters valuable to our spiritual growth?
What is the rhema word? How is logos word different from rhema word? Is the spoken Word of God more powerful?
Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally? Did the miracles truly occur exactly as the Bible records?
Should I capitalize all pronouns that refer to God? Is not capitalizing pronouns that refer to God wrong?
Calvinism vs. Arminianism - which view is correct? What are the five points of Calvinism vs. the five points of Arminianism?
What is the proper way to dispose of a ruined Bible? Is it okay to thrown an old Bible out with the trash?
Is burial the only option a Christian can consider? What options can Christians consider when trying to decide what to do with the body of a deceased loved one?
What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe? Is it possible that salvation could be found in the religion of Islam?
If I convert to Christianity, my family will disown me and I be will terribly persecuted in my culture. What do I do?
I am a Muslim, why should I consider becoming a Christian? What is the difference between Islam and Christianity?
Does God want us to worship Him as Father? Does God need our worship? In what sense is God our Father?
What is the Noahic Covenant? Did God promise never to destroy the earth with a flood again?
What is the multiverse theory? Are there many parallel universes out there, with ours being the only one finely tuned to support life?
What is the Talmud? What are the Gemara and the Mishnah? What is the difference between the Jerusalem Talmud and Babylonian Talmud?
What does the Bible say about social justice? Should Christians support the political movement for social justice?
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Is Allah the same god as the God of the Bible?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pretribulational view of the rapture, also known as pretribulationism or pretribulationalism? When will the rapture occur in relation to the tribulation?
What is the meaning of wormwood in Revelation? Is wormwood an end time meteor or asteroid that will destroy the earth?
Is there biblical support for parachurch ministries? How is a para-church ministry to relate to the local church?
Should a Christian be involved in mentoring? What does the Bible say about mentorship? Should every Christian be a mentor to a younger in the faith believer?
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam? In what ways is Jesus like, and not like, Adam?
What is the Judeo-Christian ethic? Do Christians and Jews have the same morals and ethics?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the midtribulational view of the rapture, also known as midtribulationism or midtribulationalism? When will the rapture occur in relation to the tribulation?
What does the Bible say about praying for the dead? Is there any possible biblical reason to pray for the dead?
What should be the focus of a Christian funeral? How should a Christian funeral be different from a non-Christian funeral?
Why is it important to study the Bible in context? What is wrong with taking verses out of context?
What is the Green Bible? Should Christians focus on the 'environmental' portions of the Bible?
What are the covenants in the Bible? How are covenants in the Bible related to premillennialism and amillennialism?
Are mission boards biblical, or are they taking the place of what the local church was designed to do?
Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life? What exactly is the Lamb's book of life?
Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses (Jude 9)? What were they arguing about? Where is the origin of the account?
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation? Why is there such a severe penalty for corrupting God's Word?
What is the Book of Jasher/Jashar and should it be in the Bible? If the Bible quotes from the Book of Jasher, why isn't the Book of Jasher in the Bible?
What is Black Liberation Theology? Is the focus of the Gospel on delivering people from social, political, and economic injustice?
What is the biblical method of evangelism? What is the best way to share the gospel? What does the Bible say about witnessing?
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader? What are the duties, responsibilities, and roles of worship leaders?
Is the ‘Way of the Master' evangelism method biblical? What is the “Way of the Master” method of evangelism?
Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.? Do we have to tithe off of everything we receive?
What will be the purpose of the walls around the New Jerusalem? Who are the people who will be kept outside the walls of the New Jerusalem?
Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again? Is there a limit to how many times God will forgive the same sin?
What are the spiritual disciplines? What are the key disciplines that every Christian should be practicing?
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16)? What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world?
What does the Bible say about being a servant / servanthood? How is Jesus Christ the greatest example of servanthood?
How can I know how to properly worship God? What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?
Why is serving God important? What does it mean to serve God? Are we really supposed to be God's servants?
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God? Is seeking the kingdom of God first a matter of priorities?
What did Jesus mean when He promised an abundant life? How can I have a joyful, fulfilling, and God-honoring life?
What is biblical stewardship? The biblical doctrine of stewardship defines a man's relationship to God.
What does the Bible say about Christian character? What is the meaning and importance of Christian character?
How should a Christian respond to persecution? What should believers do when they are persecuted?
What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? How can I surrender control of my life to God?
Why is praising God important? What does it mean to praise God? Why is God pleased when He is praised?
What does it mean that God is eternal? Since we are temporal beings, how can we relate to an eternal God?
Who was the real historical Jesus? Is there any proof outside the Bible that Jesus even existed?
Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice? From the water, did Jesus create fermented wine, containing alcohol, or did He create non-alcoholic grape juice?
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 14:28? How can Jesus be God, and the Father be greater than Him, at the same time?
What is the doctrine of eternal generation and is it biblical? Is God the Father eternally generating God the Son?
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? If it was not the season for figs, why did Jesus curse the tree?
Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs? Why did the demons then cause all the pigs to kill themselves?
Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection? Was Jesus taking on different appearances? Was Jesus supernaturally prevented them from recognizing Him?
Did Jesus ever travel to India? Did Jesus visit India before He began His ministry? Was Jesus in India after His resurrection?
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'? How can Jesus be God, and separate from God, at the same time?
What do LORD, GOD, Lord, God, etc., stand for in the Bible? Why are they used in place of God's name? Why not just use the actual name of God?
Why does God allow good things to happen to bad people? Why don't bad people seem to reap what they sow?
What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest? What is Jesus' role as our great high priest?
Is it wrong to be angry with God? Does God understand if are angry at Him? Is having anger towards God a sin?
Is there a conclusive argument for the existence of God? Is there proof or evidence that God exists?
What is the blasphemy challenge? What is GotQuestions.org's response to the Rational Response Squad?
Is it wrong to feel disappointment with God? Does God understand if are disappointed at Him? Is having disappointment towards God a sin?
What is the transcendental argument for the existence of God? Logic, morals, and science ultimately presuppose the Christian worldview and God's transcendent character is the source of logic and morals.
What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? How is the role of the Holy Spirit today different than in the Old Testament?
What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit? What do the names and titles of the Holy Spirit reveal about who He is and what He does?
Is there a biblical spiritual gifts list? What are the different spiritual gifts that the Bible lists?
Is God evil? Is the God of the Bible a vindictive, revengeful mass-murderer as evilbible.com claims He is?
How should I understand the concept of the Father God? How is the idea of a father a picture of our relationship with God?
What is secular humanism? Why is secular humanism so dangerous, and why is it becoming so popular?
Is there any validity to the Zeitgeist movie? Did Christianity copy its beliefs from other world religions? Is Jesus a copy of other gods, mythologies, and legends?
Is faith in God a crutch? Is Christianity a religion for weak-minded and emotionally-needy people?
Is faith in God religulous? Is religion the cause of most of the problems in the world?
What is epistemology? What is the nature and scope of knowledge? How does epistemology relate to faith?
What is the significance of the triumphal entry? Why did the people put palm branches before Jesus during the triumphal entry?
Is religion opium for the masses? Is religion nothing but a tool to keep people under control?
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world? What are the logical consequences of belief in creationism or evolution?
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists? Is it useless and pointless for a Christian to try to evangelize an atheist?
Can an atheist be a good moral person? Is there any basis on which an atheist can develop morality?
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism? Can creationism even be considered a valid form of science?
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah? Why did God judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah so severely?
Can you summarize the Book of 2 Corinthians? What is the Book of 2 Corinthians all about?
Can you summarize the Book of 1 Thessalonians? What is the Book of 1 Thessalonians all about?
Can you summarize the Book of 2 Thessalonians? What is the Book of 2 Thessalonians all about?
Can you summarize the Book of 1 Corinthians? What is the Book of 1 Corinthians all about?
Can you summarize the Book of Ecclesiastes? What is the Book of Ecclesiastes all about?
Can you summarize the Book of Lamentations? What is the Book of Lamentations all about?
Can you summarize the Book of 2 Chronicles? What is the Book of 2 Chronicles all about?
Can you summarize the Book of 1 Chronicles? What is the Book of 1 Chronicles all about?
What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single? Does God call some believers never to get married?
Should a Christian take anti-depressants (antidepressants) or other mental health medicines? What is the key to overcoming mental difficulties?
Should a Christian get insurance? Does obtaining insurance demonstrate a lack of faith?
Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth? Without absolute truth, is there any standard of right and wrong?
What does the Bible say about how to find purpose in life? My life seems empty and meaningless...how can I find purpose?
Should a Christian exercise? What does the Bible say about health? Is part of honoring the temple of the Holy Spirit (our body) keeping our body in shape?
What is contemplative spirituality? Why is contemplative spirituality so dangerous, and why is it becoming so popular?
What does the Bible say about laziness? Why is the Bible so against someone being a sluggard?
What is the Christian view of psychics / soothsayers? If not God, from where do psychics get their information?
Should a Christian play video games? Is playing a video game ever the best use of your time?
What does the Bible say about lawsuits / suing? Under what conditions should a Christian sue someone?
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever? Is a believer in business partnership with a non-believer a violation of Scripture?
What does the Bible say about women working outside the home? Is it against God's will for mothers to work outside the home?
What is the Christian view of retirement? What should a Christian do during the retirement years?
Is universalism / universal salvation biblical? If Jesus died for the sins of the entire world, does that mean that everyone in the world is saved?
Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? What does it mean that Israel is God's chosen people?
What are the Ten Commandments? Are the Ten Commandments God's standard of Law for humanity?
What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died? Did the temple veil being torn in two signify that we now have direct access to God?
What does the Bible say about war? Does the Bible condemn or condone war? Under what circumstances is it right for one nation to go to war against another nation?
What does the Bible say about gossip? How can I discern sharing information from gossip?
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart? Was it unjust for God to harden the heart of Pharaoh and then punish Egypt for what Pharaoh did as a result of his hardened heart?
What does the Bible say about ghosts / hauntings? Is a ghost actual a demon? Can a demon inhabit a physical location?
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid? Do the Old Testament food laws apply to us today?
What does the Bible say about managing your finances? What are the keys to successful money / finance management?
What is GotQuestions.org's Statement of Faith? What are the beliefs of Got Questions Ministries?
Should Christians go to doctors? Does going to a medical doctor demonstrate a lack of faith in God's healing power?
What does the Bible say about a Christian serving in the military? Is military service something that a Christian can consider?
What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression? How can I find joy, peace, and strength through my relationship with Christ?
Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer? Does God protect His children from curses and spells?
What were the Christian crusades? Why did Christian invade the Middle East during the Middle Ages? Were the crusaders even really Christians?
Christian archaeology – why is it important? What archaeological evidence is there for the Christian faith?
What is the JEDP Theory? Was the Penteteuch actually written by four different individuals (J.E.D.P)?
Why should I not commit suicide? What reasons does the Bible give for why I should not commit suicide?
How do I know which of God's promises are for me? How can I know if a promise is specific to a certain person or people?
What is contemplative prayer? How is contemplative prayer connected to soaking prayer and the emerging church movement?
What does the Bible say about fear? How can I find courage, peace, and strength through my relationship with Christ?
What does the Bible say about healing? Is there healing in the atonement of Christ? Is healing based on how much faith we have?
What does the Bible say about jealousy? What is the difference between envy and jealousy?
Was Jesus a vegetarian? Should a Christian be a vegetarian (or vegan)? What does the Bible say about the eating of meat?
Why did Judas betray Jesus? Was Judas simply fulfilling the plan that God had for his life? Did Judas even have a choice, or was he predestined to betray Jesus?
What does the Bible say about karma? Is the concept of you reap what you sow the same thing as karma?
Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land? In what instances is civil disobedience sanctions by the Bible?
What does the Bible say about a Christian having plastic / cosmetic surgery? Under what circumstances should a Christian consider cosmetic surgery?
Are there such things as aliens or UFOs? Does the Bible say whether or not there is life on other planets?
What is agnosticism? Why do agnostics believe that the existence of God cannot be proven?
What is atheism? Why do atheists believe that there is no God? Is atheim just as much based in faith as theism?
What does the Bible say about a Christian going into debt? If it is absolutely necessary, is it allowable for a Christian to take out a loan?
What does the Bible say about patience? How can I find patience in difficult circumstances through my relationship with Christ?
Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior? What are some of the reasons people give for why they do not believe in Jesus?
What is moral relativism? Why is moral relativism so dangerous, and why is it becoming so popular?
Does God expect Christians to vote? How should faith in Christ impact a person's politics?
Should a Christian listen to secular music? Is listening to secular music harmful to a Christian?
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel? Is it God's will for all Christians to be financially prosperous?
How should a Christian view self-esteem? Is it important for a Christian to have a positive self-image?
Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin? Is it even possible to truly love a sinner while hating the sins they commit?
Does God still give visions to people today? Should believers expect visions to be a part of their Christian experience?
What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child? What is the key to overcoming a child's rebellious streak?
Why are there so many religions? Do all religions lead to God? How can it be determined which religion is correct?
What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)? How can parents get wayward children to return home, both physically and spiritually?
Why did God put the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden? If God knew that we would sin, why did He give us the possibility?
What does it mean to honor my father and mother? What responsibility do adult children have in regards to a relationship with their parents?
What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthal? If God created Adam and Eve fully evolved, where did the cavemen come from?
Was Noah's flood global or local? Did the Flood in Noah's time really cover the entire earth?
Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs? Why are Christians so intolerant of other faiths and beliefs?
What is theistic evolution? Did God use the process of evolution to create life as we know it?
Do faith in God and science contradict? Are faith in God and science mutually exclusive? Are faith and science compatible?
Are seeker sensitive churches biblical? Are churches to be sensitive to seekers who may be visiting?
What does the Bible say about Christian mothers? How does the Bible describe what a mother should be like?
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church and what are the beliefs of Orthodox Christians? How is the Eastern Orthodox Church different from the Roman Catholic Church?
What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage? What is an unmarried couple allowed to do?
How should a Christian deal with infertility? Why does God allow Christian couples to be infertile?
Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian? What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
What is a married couple allowed to do, sexually? Can a married couple do anything as long as it is by mutual consent?
What does the Bible say about being a good parent? What are the Biblical principles of good parenting?
Is there such a thing as soul mates? Does God have one specific person picked out for us?
How will I know when I have found the perfect spouse for me? How can I recognize the one God has chosen for me?
Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2? Are there contradictions between Genesis chapters 1 and 2?
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage? Does the Bible anywhere condemn premarital sex?
Will there be marriage in heaven? If no one is married in heaven, what will my relationship with my spouse be like?
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet? What are the keys to recognizing who is a true messenger of God?
What does the Bible say about Creation vs evolution? How did God create the world and humanity?
What are the roles of a husband and wife in a family? How can husbands and wives come to agreement about who does what in a family?
What is the difference between religion and spirituality? How is being religious different from being spiritual?
How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship? What is an appropriate age to start dating / courting?
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct? How can it be determined which religion is correct?
What does the Bible say about Christian fathers? How does the Bible describe what a father should be like?
What does it mean to leave and cleave? How can a man truly leave his family and fully cleave to his wife?
What should I be looking for in a wife? How can I recognize a woman who will be a good wife?
What should I be looking for in a husband? How can I recognize a man who will be a good husband?
How can I prepare myself for marriage? What things should I be doing to help me be ready when I get married?
What is Christian Gnosticism? How does modern Gnosticism compare with first century Gnosticism?
Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days? Could the days in Genesis chapter 1 represent long periods of time?
What is Christian Science? Is Christian Science a cult? What do Christian scientists believe?
Does a wife have to submit to her husband? What does the Bible mean when it says that wives are to submit to their husbands?
What is the Intelligent Design Theory? How is intelligent design different from Biblical creationism?
What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever? How can a saved spouse draw an unsaved spouse to faith in Christ?
What is the best way to evangelize someone who is in a cult or false religion? How can we help those who are trapped in cults to see the truth of the Gospel?
What does it mean to be one flesh in a marriage? How can a married couple truly be united as one?
How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say? Does the Bible teach that spanking is the best method of child discipline?
What is Christianity and what do Christians believe? What are the essential beliefs of Christianity?
What does the Bible say about adoption? Is God pleased when Christian couples adopt children?
Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven? Will our loved ones be recognizable in Heaven?
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ? On what basis are believers in Christ judged?
What is the definition of sin? What is the difference between imputed sin, inherited sin, and personal sin?
Are all sins equal to God? Are anger and murder equal to God? Are lust and adultery equal to God?
What does the Bible say about pornography? Is looking at pornography a sin? Why is it wrong to watch porn?
Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating? Why is the sin of gluttony so often ignored by Christians?
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve? Are sins inherited from one generation to the next?
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin? Is it a sin to smoke cigarettes / cigars?
How can I know if something is a sin? If the Bible does not say whether something is a sin, how can we know?
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin? How is it just for God to punish eternally for a finite amount of sin?
What does the Bible say about soul sleep? Do our souls sleep until our bodies are resurrected?
What is the Great White Throne Judgment? When does a person experience the final judgment after death?
What is the prayer of salvation? Can a person receive salvation by praying? Does the Bible mention anyone praying for salvation?
What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it? Is the Lord's Prayer a prayer we are supposed to memorize and recite?
What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Does praying without ceasing literally mean praying all of the time?
What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life? What does it mean to praying according to God's will?
Who are we to pray to, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit? Does it matter to Whom we address our prayers?
What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? Does praying in Jesus' name mean saying 'In Jesus' name, Amen' at the end of a prayer?
How can I have my prayers answered by God? Why does it seem like God never answers my prayers?
What is prayer walking? Is it Biblical to go on a prayer walk? Does the location at which you are praying have any impact on whether the prayer is answered?
What is the proper way to pray? Is there a certain method I should use to pray properly?
How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God? What does it mean to praying according to God's will?
Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing? Should we only pray for something once and trust that God's will be done?
What is the connection between prayer and fasting? Does fasting make prayer more effective?
Is corporate prayer important? Is corporate prayer more powerful than an individual praying alone? Does God answer prayers based on how many people are praying?
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites? Why does it seem like so many Christians are hypocritical in their actions?
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven (1 John 1:9)? What is the difference between positional and relational forgiveness?
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin? What is the proper motivation for not sinning?
What is a carnal Christian? Is a carnal Christian even truly a Christian? What does the Bible mean by the term carnal?
What is Christian meditation? How is Christian meditation different from meditation in other religions?
Christian fasting - what does the Bible say? When, why, and for how long should a Christian fast?
How can I forgive those who sin against me? How can I find the strength to grant forgiveness to those who have hurt me?
What is spiritual growth? What are the key to growing spiritually and advancing in the Christian life?
What is Christian spirituality? According to the Bible, what does it mean to be spiritual?
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law? What parts of the law are binding on believers today?
How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation? Why do I feel so guilty about my past sins?
What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism? Why is being a legalist / legalistic so dangerous?
How, why, and when did Satan fall from Heaven? What caused Satan to become a fallen angel?
What is the history of Christianity? Can you give me a short / brief / general history of Christianity?
Why are so many evangelical Christian leaders caught in scandals? Does Satan tempt and attack Christian leaders more than 'ordinary' Christians?
Why should I believe in organized religion? What is the difference between organized religion and a relationship with Jesus Christ?
Why is it important to believe in Biblical inerrancy? What difference does it make whether or not the Bible contains errors?
Why did God create us? Did God create humanity because He was lonely? If God does not need us, why did He create us?
Is there an age limit to how long we can live? Does the Bible say that no one will live past 120 years?
How are human souls created? Does God create a human soul every time a human being is conceived?
What is the proper mode of baptism? Should baptism be by immersion, or are sprinkling and pouring also allowed?
How can salvation be not of works when faith is required? isn't believing a work? How can salvation be received as a gift?
What is the difference between a talent and a spiritual gift? How can I know if I am spiritually gifted at something, or just talented?
What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? What kind of fruit does the Holy Spirit produce in the lives of believers?
What is the filioque clause / filioque controversy? Did the Holy Spirit proceed from the Father, or from the Father and the Son?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today? How is the Holy Spirit our comforter and counselor?
Who were the authors of the books of the Bible? God was the divine author of the Scriptures, but who did He use to physically write the Bible?
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit? How can I avoid grieving or quenching the Holy Spirit?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? What are the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit?
Do I have to believe the Bible is inerrant to be saved? Can a person deny the inerrancy of Scripture and still be a Christian?
Will the Holy Spirit ever leave a believer? Will sin cause the Holy Spirit to abandon a Christian?
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Does Paul teach salvation by faith alone and James teach salvation by faith plus works?
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation? Pretribulational, Midtribulational, Pre-Wrath, or Posttribulational Rapture?
What is the origin of the different races? Where did black, brown, and white people come from?
Is it possible that more books could be added to the Bible? Are there any books missing from the Bible?
What is the proper way to study the Bible? How can I understand the Bible and its message to me?
Why are there so many Christian denominations? Why is Christianity so divided into different denominations?
What is the Christian view of cloning? If human cloning ever succeeded, would the clone have a soul?
What does the Bible say about demon possession / demonic possession? Is it still possible today? If so, what are the symptoms?
What should I be looking for in a church? How can I know what church God wants me to attend?
What is premillennialism? Will the Second Coming of Jesus Christ occur before the Millennium?
Is there an angel who is in charge of death? Does the Bible say anything about an angel of death / the Grim Reaper?
Why did God give us four Gospels? Why did we need four different versions of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection?
Why did God allow Satan and the demons to sin? Why did Satan decide to rebel against God?
Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins? Are all of our sins forgiven?
Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?
What is the Apocalypse? Is the Apocalypse a specific event, or does it describe the end times in general?
Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament? What did the sacrifice of animals accomplish?
What does the Bible say about church growth? What is the key to keeping a church alive and growing?
How does God distribute spiritual gifts? Will God give me the spiritual gift I ask for?
What is sola scriptura? Do the Scriptures even teach sola scriptura? What is the standard for Christian faith and practice?
What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God? Is praying in tongues for self-edification?
Are we supposed to be able to feel the Holy Spirit? What does the presence of the Holy Spirit feel like?
What is predestination? Is predestination biblical? Does God predestine who will be saved?
What is Christian reconciliation? Why do we need to be reconciled with God? How can we be reconciled with God?
How do I know what my spiritual gift is? Can a spiritual gift test tell you what your spiritual gift is?
When / How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Do we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believe in Jesus Christ?
What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism biblical? Is the doctrine of the Trinity found in the Bible?
What is Christian apologetics? Do all Christians needs to be prepared to defend the Christian faith?
Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit for today? Did the miraculous gifts of the Spirit cease?
What are the various theories on the atonement? Was the atonement a ransom to Satan? Was the atonement a penal substitution?
What is the definition of theology? What are the various divisions of theology? Why is it important to study theology?
Can man live without God? Is it possible to have a joyful and fulfilling life without believing in God?
Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible? What is the value in reading the Bible for yourself?
What does the Bible say about angels? What sort of relationship do we have with the angels?
How do God's sovereignty and humanity's free will work together in salvation? How can God be sovereign and humanity free at the same time?
Is the Bible relevant for today? The Bible was written 2000 years ago...why should I care what it says?
What is the canon of Scripture? Does the Bible even tell us what books belong in the Bible?
What is the substitutionary atonement? How did Christ die as our substitute? Why did our sins need to be atoned for?
What is the importance of the Lord's supper / Christian Communion? Is Christian Communion a memorial to Jesus' death and shed blood?
Is eternal security a license to sin? Does eternal security mean a person can sin as much as they want and still be saved?
Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians? Should Christians keep the Sabbath since it is one of the Ten Commandments?
What does the Bible say about the form of church government (polity)? Does the New Testament teach a plurality of church leadership?
What is the purpose of the church? What is the church supposed to be doing in the world today?
What is Biblical separation? What is an appropriate degree of separation between churches that disagree?
What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming? Are the Rapture and the Second Coming different events?
What is the Tribulation? How do we know the Tribulation will last seven years? What are the events that will occur during the end times Tribulation?
What happened to those who believed in God before Jesus? How were people saved before Jesus died?
Who were the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6:1-4? Did the fallen angels mate with human female to produce the Nephilim?
Do we have guardian angels? Does each person have an angel assigned to protect him/her? If God is watching over us, what is the point of a guardian angel?
What is general revelation and special revelation? What has God revealed to us in nature? What does God reveal to us through supernatural means?
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? When is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ going to occur?
What is a Christian worldview? What sort of worldview does that Bible present that a Christian should follow?
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God? Why did God create us in His own image and likeness?
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit? Is tongues the sign of possessing the Holy Spirit?
Does everyone have a 'God-shaped hole'? Is it possible to have a joyful and fulfilling life without believing in God?
What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation? What is the Christian understanding of what it means to be saved?
How are we to live our lives in light of Christ's return? How should the Second Coming of Jesus Christ affect our daily lives?
What is the day of the Lord? Is the day of the Lord a specific event or a period of time?
How can I understand the Book of Revelation? Why is the Book of Revelation so difficult to understand?
Do human beings truly have a free will? Are human beings simply robots that are programmed to do what God wants?
What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination? Is there any Biblical basis for judging a person based on skin color?
Who is Satan? Why did Satan rebel against God? Is Satan a person or a personification of evil?
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated? Does a belief in the resurrection of the body argue against cremation?
Is the human soul mortal or immortal? Does every human being have an eternal soul? Or, do we receive eternal souls when God saves us?
Who is the angel of the Lord? Was the angel of the Lord a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ?
What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)? What is so fearful and wonderful about the way God made us?
What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally? Will the Millennial Kingdom / Millennium be a literal 1000 years?
Did God create evil? Why did God allow evil to come into the world? Did God create sin?
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament? Does God change?
What does it mean that God is love? How is God loving? Is love God's greatest attribute?
What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior? What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ?
Did Jesus have brothers and sisters (siblings)? Did Joseph and Mary have any children together?
Is God male or female? Does God have a gender? Why does God always speak of Himself as a male?
What does it mean that God is a jealous God (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24)? I thought jealousy was wrong (Galatians 5:20).
What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God? Why did John the Baptist call Jesus the Lamb of God?
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
Is the deity of Christ biblical? Did the disciples believe that Christ was deity? How does the resurrection prove the deity of Christ?
Did Jesus really exist? Is there any historical evidence of Jesus Christ? Why isn't there conclusive evidence of Jesus' existence in history?
Should a Christian use a dating service to find a spouse? What is the Biblical method to find a potential spouse?
Does God hear / answer the prayers of a sinner / unbeliever? Does God listen to the prayers of non-Christians?
Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later? What does it mean that Jesus came at the fullness of time?
Is the resurrection of Jesus Christ true? Can the resurrection of Jesus Christ be proven?
Does God still perform miracles? Why doesn't God still perform miracles like He did in the Bible?
If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself? If Jesus was God, why would He even need to pray?
Where does the Old Testament mention Christ? What Old Testament prophesies speak of Jesus Christ?
What does the Bible say about the three wise men (Magi)? What were their names? When / why did they come to see Jesus?
Can you give me some Christian relationship advice? How can I know God's will for my relationships?
Is born again virginity possible? Can a person be made into a true virgin again after premarital sex?
If a couple gets pregnant before marriage do they have to get married? Does a couple who has a baby need to be joined in marriage?
What does the Bible say about flirting? For a Christian, is there anything wrong with flirting?
What is the Christian view of engagement? How can a couple know when they are ready to get married?
What is true friendship according to the Bible? How can I identify who are truly my friends?
What is the difference between dating and courting? Which is better, dating or courting?
How can I overcome feelings of rejection? How can I find healing after a broken relationship?
Should Christians of different denominations date or marry? Can a Baptist marry a Pentecostal? Should a Lutheran date a Catholic?
If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes? Which is better, dating or courting?