Bible Questions

We know that God has a clear moral code and commandments for His people. But what about topics God doesn’t directly speak on, like homeschooling? What about the topics we call “Christian liberties,” where the Bible may provide guidance but not outright commands. I think there are three questions every believer should ask themselves as they try to align their lives with God’s Word and his will. read more

To begin answering this question, we must first look at God Himself, and then look at humanity—the subjects of his judgment. One of the attributes of God is His justice. God is at all times just, and he cannot do anything unjust, because doing so would violate the nature of who He is. Wayne Grudem wrote it this way: “God’s righteousness means that God always acts in accordance with what is right and is himself the final standard of what is right” (Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology). read more

Carlos from North Carolina asks, “When Jesus healed the paralytic man lowered down before him, and Jesus said his sins are forgiven, does that mean he became a paralytic because he lived a life of sin?” read more

Beth from Alabama asks, “The Bible clearly teaches that we’re to show love, grace, and forgiveness to everyone, but does that mean that there is never a time to break fellowship with someone who does not respond to the efforts one makes to show those things mentioned?” read more

Thank you for your question, Brenda. Your question is part of one of the most nuanced elements of theological study in the Bible: what parts of the Old Testament Law was strictly for the Israelites, and how much of the Old Testament Law applies to believers today? read more

Dwight from Alabama asks, “Is there anywhere in the Bible that says we should pray for faith and for our faith to increase?” read more

Nancy from Michigan asks, “What is the significance of the transfiguration?” read more

James from Alabama asks, “How does the Bible define hope?” read more

Patricia asks - I have been introduced to a view that says that the word "homosexuality" is a mistranslation of a Greek word that really means 'pedophilia.' We know that people have used the bible to push their own personal agendas, so what does the Bible really say? read more

Kimberly asks: “What is your opinion about the possibility of losing certain freedoms (traveling, dining out, keeping your job) if you choose not to get vaccinated?” read more

Should the church condemn the COVID vaccine? Let me begin my answer by unequivocally affirming the premise of your question: yes, abortion is evil. It is sin in God’s eyes, and I believe human life begins at conception. Let me also tell you, as I told my church several months ago, I did receive the COVID-19 vaccination. read more

Debra asked: What does it mean when the Bible says God knows the number of hairs on your head? ... read more

Kevin asks: If the children of Israel were eating manna in the wilderness, where did they get their bread for the showbread in the... read more

Just because you are not reading the Bible in its original languages does not mean you are missing out on some secret insight or further communion with God. The best English translations are perfectly adequate to commune with God and understand His meaning and intention in His words. read more

Vance from North Carolina asks, “What is the difference between natural desire or attraction and lust?” ... read more

Donna asked, “Is the morning after pill the same as an abortion?” ... read more

Dwight asked: In Leviticus, Moses describes someone who is unclean who disobeys God’s commands as being “cut off” from the people. Does that mean he/she is to be banished from Israel, ex-communication or is it a sentence of execution? read more

Gracie asked: I know I’m saved, but where will my soul go when I depart from this life? Will I stay asleep in the ground until Jesus comes, or will I go straight to Heaven? read more

Marie from North Carolina asked: “When we pray, who are we supposed to pray to? Growing up I was taught to ask the Holy Spirit for... read more

Christine from North Carolina asked: Why did Jesus tell people not to let others know what He had done for them? ... read more

A listener from Georgia asked: Why didn’t Paul mention Mary as a witness of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15:5-8? ... read more

Thomas from Virginia asked: Was Phoebe an ordained deacon? ... read more

Gary from North Carolina asked: Will people die during the Millennium? ... read more

Terry asked: “Are there errors in the Apostolic Church Denomination?” ... read more

Ruth from Alaska asked: Can Christians defend themselves and their families? ... read more

Barbara from Florida asked, In Rev. 5:5, why is Jesus called “the Lion of Judah”? ... read more

Joyce from Florida asked: Will everyone hear the sound of the trumpet at the rapture? ... read more

Gloria asked: Can we eat pork or does the Bible forbid eating pork? ... read more

Arlis asked: Who was Cain’s wife Who was on the earth for him to marry? ... read more

Robby from South Carolina asked: What is “soul sleep”? ... read more

Carolyn from Kansas asked: How were people in the Old Testament saved? ... read more

Vincent from Georgia asked: “If a Christian is addicted to alcohol, pornography, or drugs, will God still send them to hell, even though... read more

Rhonda from North Carolina asked: Does having so many Bible translations lead to disunity and confusion?” ... read more

A listener asked: “Where in Revelation does the Rapture occur?” ... read more

Jim from Virginia asked: “Since Lord knows the beginning from the end, why did He create Lucifer when He knew that Lucifer would... read more

Danny from Tennessee asked: “I was taught that the two witnesses who were killed in Revelation were an allegory for the New Testament and... read more

Kelly from Tennessee asked: “I’ve heard that people will be saved during the tribulation, but how is that possible since believers will... read more

Cameron from North Carolina asked: “When the rapture comes, will Christians who are not formal members of a church be left behind?” ... read more

Theresa from Virginia asked: “Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11? ... read more

John from Louisiana asked: “How can Christians honor our earthly rulers if they are evil?” ... read more

Robert from Florida asked: “How were the New Testament letters delivered to various churches? ... read more

Marie asked: “Should Christians fast? And if so, is it no food and only water? And for how long and how often?" ... read more

Brenda asked: “What happened to those who died before Jesus Christ was born?” ... read more

“Are the two witnesses in Revelation 10 Elijah and Enoch? I ask that because they were both taken to heaven without dying.” ... read more

An anonymous listener asked: “I've had two pastors tell me that professing Christians who commit suicide will not go to heaven. Is that... read more

Pam from North Carolina asked: “Is there anything in the Bible dealing with cremation? ... read more

Terry from Florida asked: “If a person dies without knowing the gospel, do they have the opportunity at some later point during judgment... read more

Allene from Georgia asked: “Revelation refers to a woman called Jezebel. Is Jezebel a literal person or a philosophy?” ... read more

Elana from North Carolina asked: “Will Christians who are not baptized be included in the rapture? Acts 2:38 seems to indicate that... read more

Gary from North Carolina asked: “Are the sign gifts an important enough issue to determine which church I attend?" ... read more