“God only forgives forgiving people?”
What does the parable of the unforgiving servant really mean? Does God only forgive us if we are nice to others? What are your thoughts on Roman Catholics who are in the sin-confess-repeat cycle?
“My friend says I’m not a true Christian!”
Do we need to ask God for forgiveness every time we sin? If not, what should we do instead? My friend told me I’m not a true Christian, because I believe in grace and don’t think we’re under the Ten Commandments! What did Jesus write in the sand that caused the woman’s accusers to leave?
“I found freedom from pornography!”
Are we only forgiven positionally? Do we still need to be forgiven relationally? Can we fall in and out of fellowship with God? What about grieving or quenching the Spirit? I called to share my testimony of grace and how I found freedom from lust and pornography! Does the John 13 foot-washing passage mean we […]
“Did Jesus teach conditional forgiveness from God?”
What is repentance? Are we only forgiven if we repent? Are we only forgiven if we forgive others first? What’s the Matthew 18 parable of the unforgiving servant really about?
“If God is love, why the final judgment?”
If God is love, and if love keeps no record of wrongs, then isn’t the whole world forgiven and saved? Wouldn’t that mean no final judgment? Is “once saved, always saved” really the truth? And what about Christians who end up sinning so badly?
“How do I break free from the fear of death?”
How do I stop blaming myself for a health issue that may (or may not) be a consequence of my choices? How do I break free from the fear of death? What’s the meaning of the parable in Matthew 25 about the virgins, the lamps, and the oil? Who is the cloud of witnesses in […]
Can “being good” still be sin?
What do the two trees in the Garden of Eden represent? How does this relate to our lives today? I’m struggling with the concept of Hell. I feel like I’m being attacked by Satan when I’m alone. Is it possible for a believer to not go to Heaven?
“Forgiven judicially, not relationally?”
Countdown to the new book, “Gospel Zero” – 4 more days! What are the schemes and devices of Satan? Are there two kinds of forgiveness – judicial and relational?
“My sister wants me dead!”
How is BibleQuestions.com reaching people? What does Jeremiah 29:11 actually mean? Is it for Christians today? Why does 1 Peter 4 say it’s hard for the righteous to be saved? My sister has said some hateful, evil things to me, and it’s been many years. What should I do? What’s the point of water baptism?
“What’s the Calvinist TULIP?”
Why did Jesus speak in such mysterious parables at times? Why are some people Paul haters? I go to a church that teaches the Calvinist tulip. Should I leave?
“How do I heal from a guilty conscience?”
1 John says we need no one to teach us, but God gave us pastors and teachers. I don’t get it! What do you think about the horrible things that are happening around the world? Is the return of Jesus getting nearer? Which book would you recommend to grasp the basics of God‘s grace? Why […]
“Should we beg like David?”
How should we read Psalm 51 in light of the cross? What about the book of Joel? How should I view my struggle with mental health? How can my wife help me? What do we talk to God about in prayer now that we understand His grace better?
“A formula for daily forgiveness?”
How much false doctrine can God overlook and still save a person? How can we best understand 1 John 1:9? Why did Jesus ask Peter three times about his love? How were people in the Old Testament saved?
Positional vs. Relational Forgiveness?
Is the idea of “relational forgiveness“ biblical? Do I need to get re-baptized? Can lazy Christians lose their salvation? What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? Should we follow preachers who teach loss of salvation? I got sprinkled instead of immersed. Does that count?
Is Jesus convincing God to forgive you?
Why do so many people watch sports but not go to church? Is Jesus pleading with the Father to get Him to forgive us? How do you overcome sexual lust? Can you ask for forgiveness right before suicide? Or is it an unpardonable sin?
“I struggle with so much doubt!”
I struggle with doubt and accusation, and I just don’t know why. Can you help me? Are we born sinners? Or is that not really biblical? My father reached a point of despair where he took his own life. Where is he now?
“I want to know Jesus as my Savior!”
How do I guide my teenagers to live in peace with their grandmother who falls short of their expectations? How can I know if Christ lives in me? How can I receive Christ as my Savior?
“False teachers did miracles in His name?”
Are we really sinners and saints at the same time? How should we view ourselves? My daughter is extremely disrespectful to me. What should I do? Did Jesus know that Judas would betray Him? How could the people in Matthew 7 do miracles if they are false teachers? What is repentance? Is it different from […]
“My narcissistic dad raised me in immorality!”
How do I forgive my narcissistic dad for the childhood I missed? How do I avoid falling into the same traps today? How do we approach believers who are engaged in sexual immorality? What if they are justifying it? Is it good to debate people of other faiths when they knock on our door? How […]
“Should Christianity be restful?”
Should Christianity be the most relaxing belief system on earth? Are we really saved forever, no matter what? Do we need to honor the Sabbath day? Might the Centurion who was present at Jesus’ death be saved?