Bible Questions and Answers

Bible answers to your Frequently Asked Questions about God, Jesus Christ, prophecy, the end time, the second coming, the Antichrist, God's plan and purpose for your life, salvation, grace, law, faith, creation, evolution, prayer, Bible study, relationships, living a Christian life and more!

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Isn't the virgin birth scientifically impossible?

The Bible claims that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin - but isn't that impossible? Doesn't that prove the account in the Bible is wrong?
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How can we know there's a God?

I don’t want to accept the Bible’s claim that God exists at face value. Is there any way I can prove God’s existence?
What does the Bible say about birth control?
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What does the Bible say about birth control?

Did God create sex only for procreation - having children? Can Christian married couples use birth control?
What does the Bible say about someone who commits suicide?
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What Does the Bible Say About Someone Who Commits Suicide?

Will people who commit suicide have a chance at salvation?
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What do near-death experiences tell us about life after death?

When someone has been clinically dead and is brought back, can they tell us about the afterlife?
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How can we be written in the Book of Life?

What is the Book of Life, and who is and will be written in it?
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What is a "propitiation"?

The New King James Version refers to Christ four times as our propitiation. What does this word mean?
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What does the word hosanna mean?

What did it mean when the multitude welcomed Jesus with shouts of “Hosanna”?
A man with his head and hand resting against a wall.
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If God Knows I’m Hurting, Why Doesn’t He Help Me?

Why is it that God allows us to endure extreme suffering, seemingly on our own? Is it possible that He doesn’t care or has given up on us?
A man waiting at a subway station.
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What Is Apostasy?

Does the Bible talk about apostasy? What should Christians know about avoiding apostasy?
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How can I please God?

What does God require of His followers? What does He expect of me?
How can I have a successful Bible study?
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How Can I Have a Successful Bible Study?

Here are 14 steps to apply to your daily Bible study.
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How do I begin a Bible study program?

Here are some methods to help you begin your Bible study program.
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What is a United Church of God church service like?

What should I expect if I visit a UCG congregation for Sabbath services?
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How do you recapture your "first love" for God?

The Bible warns about Christians losing their first love. What can we do to prevent this?
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What is fellowship?

What does the Bible say about fellowshipping with others?
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I am struggling to find peace in my life. Is God the answer?

I am struggling to find peace in my life. I am angry, frustrated and have a disbelieving attitude toward life. I believe this life is pointless. I need a reason, a point to being here. Is God the answer?
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

What stance does the Bible take on premarital sex (fornication) and why?
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What is adultery?

What does the Bible teach about adultery (extramarital sex) and why?
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What Did the Apostle Paul Mean by a "Falling Away" in the End Times?

Why will people follow a great religious leader during what many call the great falling away or the great apostasy?