Everybody has questions about God, the Bible, and what it means to follow Jesus. That is a good thing. Scripture never asks anyone to stop thinking. The Bereans were praised for examining the Scriptures every day to see if what they heard was true (Acts 17:11), and Peter tells believers to be ready to give an answer with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Pick a topic below, find the question that sounds like yours, and open the answer to see what the Scriptures say.
Christianity invites questions about faith, salvation, and God’s Word, emphasizing a relationship with Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the Son of God sent for humanity’s redemption. Jesus’ role is central, as seen in John 14:6 and Romans 10:9, which affirm that acknowledging Him as Lord and Savior is essential to being a Christian and shapes a believer’s life.
Salvation, frequently questioned, is understood as a gift from God through faith in Jesus, not earned by works, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9. Acts 4:12 further emphasizes that salvation is available exclusively through Christ, assuring believers that faith alone secures their relationship with God.
The Bible is foundational in Christianity, viewed as God’s inspired Word guiding believers and revealing God as Creator. Verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 and Genesis 1:1 illustrate its role, with Psalm 19:1 reflecting God’s majesty in creation. These beliefs guide Christians in understanding God, nurturing a relationship with Him, and living according to His principles.
What are you wondering about?
Knowing God 2
The Bible 3
- How do we know the Bible is reliable and not just a collection of myths?The Bible claims to be God’s word. Here is what Scripture says about its source, its witnesses, and its purpose, with notes on how apparent conflicts are resolved.
- Why are there contradictions in the Bible?Apparent contradictions usually fade with context. Here is how Scripture, and Coffman on Judas, handle Matthew 27 and Acts 1.
- What is the purpose of the Bible, and how should I read it?What is the Bible for, and how should you read it? Here is what Scripture says, with Coffman on Romans 15:4 and 2 Peter 1:20.
Salvation and Free Will 4
- How can I be saved, and what does salvation mean?Salvation means being saved from sin and its consequence. Scripture shows what God has done and what He asks us to do to receive it.
- Can I lose my salvation?Scripture gives believers firm promises from God and also real warnings about falling away. Here is what it says and how to return.
- Predestination vs. Jesus’ Salvation and Free Will: What Does the Bible Say?Predestination in Scripture is God’s plan in Christ, and the gospel invitation is for everyone who will obey it.
- How can God be both all-knowing and allow free will?God knows everything, and He also gave us the freedom to choose. Scripture shows that knowing something is not the same as causing it.
Hard Questions About God 2
- Why does God allow so much evil and suffering in the world?Scripture explains how sin brought suffering into the world, what God does in the middle of it, and the day when every tear is wiped away.
- Why does God kill, when he commanded us not to?The commandment forbids murder. Scripture shows why God, who gives life, judges with justice and patience, and why He offers a way out.
Faith and Other Beliefs 3
- Isn’t faith just a way to avoid thinking critically?Biblical faith isn’t blind. Scripture ties faith to evidence, hearing, and daily examination of the word. Here is what the text says, with Coffman on the Bereans.
- Why should I believe in Christianity over other religions?Jesus claimed to be the only way to the Father. Here is what Scripture says, with Coffman on John 14:6, Acts 4:12, and the resurrection.
- Why has religion caused so much war and suffering in history?What does Jesus teach about conflict? Here is what Scripture says about the source of fights and the nature of Christ’s kingdom, with Coffman’s notes.
Science and Origins 3
- How do you reconcile the Bible with scientific evidence, like evolution and the Big Bang?Scripture says God created everything by his word. Here is what Genesis 1 says, what Coffman notes about the days, and why every theory of origins still ends at God.
- How do dinosaurs and non-homo sapiens fit into the Bible?The Bible doesn’t name dinosaurs, but it does say God made every living creature after its kind, and that man alone bears his image. Here is what the text says.
- How did Noah fit all the animals into the ark if there really was a flood?The ark was big, and Genesis gives its exact size. Here is what the text says about the dimensions, the kinds of animals, and the flood, with Coffman’s notes.
These answers are a starting point, not a replacement for sitting down with a pastor, an elder, a counselor, or a Bible scholar who knows you and your situation. Use them to shape good questions and to open the Scriptures for yourself. If a question here is weighing on you, please don’t carry it alone. Take it to someone you trust in your church and study it together.