# sitemap_entries

id: witness-to-Muslims
url: witness-to-Muslims.html
title: How can I best witness to Muslims?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/witness-to-Muslims-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Witnessing to Muslims starts with genuine relationships, heartfelt hospitality, and persistent prayer, which creates natural openings to share Jesus’ love. We can best witness to Muslims by showing God’s love and clearly expressing the gospel compared to Islamic teachings.


id: Allah-Father
url: Allah-Father.html
title: Is Allah called "Father"? How can we know God as our Father?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Allah-Father-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Unlike Allah in Islam, the God of the Bible reveals Himself as Father through Jesus Christ, offering a personal relationship to those who believe in Him.


id: God-have-son
url: God-have-son.html
title: Is Jesus the Son of God? How could Allah, being God, have a son?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/God-have-son-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that Jesus is the divine Son of God, not merely a prophet, offering salvation through faith in Him.


id: Muslims-Barnabas
url: Muslims-Barnabas.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Muslims-Barnabas-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Is the Gospel of Barnabas the true story of Isa / Jesus? Should Muslims learn about Jesus by reading the Gospel of Barnabas?

tldr:
  The so-called Gospel of Barnabas should only be read as the true story of Jesus if it can be shown that it was written by the Barnabas of the New Testament and during the time period when he lived. Research shows that neither is true.


id: Quran-reject-Bible
url: Quran-reject-Bible.html
title: Should a Muslim read the Bible? Does the Qur'an reject the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Quran-reject-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Qur’an does not reject the Bible; in fact, it repeatedly affirms the Torah and the Gospels as God’s revealed guidance. Muslims are encouraged to read and learn from the Bible to better understand God, His messengers, and the teachings of Jesus.


id: Sufism
url: Sufism.html
title: Sufism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Sufism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam that pursues Allah through mystical practices, meditation, and personal purification. Christianity teaches that true intimacy, guidance, and eternal life come through faith in Jesus and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.


id: Nation-of-Islam
url: Nation-of-Islam.html
title: The Nation of Islam – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Nation-of-Islam-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Nation of Islam is an American form if Islam tied to black racial supremacy and is considered heretical even by traditional Muslims. The Bible teaches that all people are equally valuable, and true salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, not through racial ideology.


id: Shia-Sunni-Muslim
url: Shia-Sunni-Muslim.html
title: What are the differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Shia-Sunni-Muslim-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sunni and Shia Muslims split over who should lead Islam after Muhammad’s death, resulting in different leadership, traditions, and practices. The Bible emphasizes following the one true God.


id: what-is-Islam
url: what-is-Islam.html
title: What do Muslims believe? What is Islam?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/what-is-Islam-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Islam teaches one God (Allah), sees Muhammad as the final prophet, and emphasizes salvation through obedience and good works. Christianity teaches of a relational God who provided salvation to us by His grace through faith alone.


id: animosity-Christians-Muslims
url: animosity-Christians-Muslims.html
title: Why is there so much animosity between Christians and Muslims?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/animosity-Christians-Muslims-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Historical conflicts and religious differences have led to animosity between Christians and Muslims, but the Bible calls Christians to love all people and share the truth of Christ with everyone.


id: Jews-Arabs-Muslims
url: Jews-Arabs-Muslims.html
title: Why is there so much animosity between Jews and Arabs / Muslims?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Jews-Arabs-Muslims-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible traces the roots of the conflict between Jews and Arabs/Muslims to ancient times but also provides a vision for peace and reconciliation through God's redemptive plan.


id: Muslim-Christian
url: Muslim-Christian.html
title: Why should a Muslim consider becoming a Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Muslim-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Muslims should consider becoming a Christian so they can have assurance of salvation and eternal life. Believing in Jesus (Isa) gives certainty of eternal life in Paradise.


id: five-pillars-Islam
url: five-pillars-Islam.html
title: Will keeping the Five Pillars of Islam get me to heaven/Paradise?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/five-pillars-Islam-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not through religious practices, such as the Five Pillars of Islam or good works.


id: Muslim-antichrist
url: Muslim-antichrist.html
title: Will the Antichrist be a Muslim?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Islam
image: images/featured/Muslim-antichrist-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not specifically identify the Antichrist as a Muslim. While some speculate the Antichrist may be hailed by Muslims as the Twelfth Imam, his role of making peace with Israel makes a Muslim identity unlikely.


id: Bahai
url: Bahai.html
title: The Baha'i faith — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Baha’i
image: images/featured/Bahai-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Baha’i faith teaches that Baha’u’llah is a divine messenger and emphasizes progressive revelation, while Christianity teaches that Jesus is the final and only Savior of the world. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone, not by following a series of human messengers.


id: Four-Noble-Truths
url: Four-Noble-Truths.html
title: What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Buddhism
image: images/featured/Four-Noble-Truths-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Buddhism teaches that suffering comes from desire and can be ended by following the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, ultimately reaching Nirvana. The Bible, however, shows that true freedom and fulfillment come through knowing God, ordering desires toward Him, and trusting in Jesus for transformation and eternal life.


id: what-is-Buddhism
url: what-is-Buddhism.html
title: What do Buddhists believe? What is Buddhism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Buddhism
image: images/featured/what-is-Buddhism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Buddhism emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as the means to overcome suffering and achieve enlightenment. Buddhism focuses on personal enlightenment and reincarnation, contrasting sharply with the biblical message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and eternal judgment after death.


id: Nirvana-in-Buddhism
url: Nirvana-in-Buddhism.html
title: What is Nirvana in Buddhism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Buddhism
image: images/featured/Nirvana-in-Buddhism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nirvana in Buddhism is the escape from suffering by extinguishing all desire and dissolving personal identity. The Bible, however, teaches that true peace and fulfillment come from God reshaping our desires and enjoying eternal life with Him, not from eliminating all desire.


id: Noble-Eightfold-Path
url: Noble-Eightfold-Path.html
title: What is the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Buddhism
image: images/featured/Noble-Eightfold-Path-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Noble Eightfold Path teaches Buddhists to overcome desire and suffering through self-effort. The Bible reveals that true freedom and transformation come not from emptying ourselves but from trusting in Jesus Christ, who changes hearts and gives eternal life.


id: Buddhist-Christian
url: Buddhist-Christian.html
title: Why should a Buddhist consider becoming a Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Buddhism
image: images/featured/Buddhist-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Buddhism teaches self-effort to escape suffering, but the Bible shows we cannot fix our brokenness on our own and need God’s grace. By trusting in Jesus Christ, we receive forgiveness, eternal life, and a personal relationship with God that gives us assurance beyond this life.


id: avatar-Hinduism
url: avatar-Hinduism.html
title: In Hinduism, what is an avatar? Was Jesus an avatar?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Hinduism
image: images/featured/avatar-Hinduism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Hinduism, an avatar is an earthly incarnation of a deity, intended to restore cosmic or social order. Some Hindus believe Jesus was an avatar or the reincarnation of Krishna. However, Jesus is not an avatar. Jesus is fully God and fully man, who lived a sinless life, died for humanity's sins, and rose bodily from the dead.


id: Christian-bindi
url: Christian-bindi.html
title: Is it okay for a Christian woman to wear a bindi?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Hinduism
image: images/featured/Christian-bindi-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While some may wear a bindi as a fashion statement, it is inseparably tied to Hindu beliefs about spiritual enlightenment, the "third eye," and chakra energy. For Christians, wearing a bindi can create confusion about their faith and imply association with Hinduism, a religion that denies the one true God.


id: what-is-Hinduism
url: what-is-Hinduism.html
title: What do Hindus believe? What is Hinduism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Hinduism
image: images/featured/what-is-Hinduism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hinduism, the world’s third largest religion, is a diverse system of beliefs originating in ancient India. It teaches reincarnation, multiple gods, and spiritual unity but lacks a personal God or clear plan of salvation. Hinduism fundamentally opposes biblical Christianity, which proclaims one God, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and the uniqueness of every individual created in God’s image.


id: Hindu-Christian
url: Hindu-Christian.html
title: Why should a Hindu consider becoming a Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Hinduism
image: images/featured/Hindu-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hinduism explores profound spiritual questions, but Christianity offers clear answers about life, death, and eternity through the Bible. Jesus Christ provides a free gift of eternal life and reconciliation with God that no human effort or works can achieve.


id: Jews-saved
url: Jews-saved.html
title: As God's chosen people, are Jews automatically saved?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jews-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being part of God’s chosen people doesn’t guarantee salvation—faith in Jesus Christ is the only way. National identity, tradition, or good works cannot save; only trusting in Christ brings eternal life.


id: difference-Christianity-Judaism
url: difference-Christianity-Judaism.html
title: How are Christianity and Judaism different?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/difference-Christianity-Judaism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christianity and Judaism both worship one God, but they differ on Jesus’ identity and the authority of Scripture. Christians see Jesus as the Messiah and God incarnate, while Jews view Him as a teacher and do not accept the New Testament as inspired.


id: Jewish-Feasts
url: Jewish-Feasts.html
title: How is the meaning of each of the Jewish feasts fulfilled in Jesus?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-Feasts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Seven feasts were part of Old Testament Mosaic Law, and those pointed to Jesus. The first four feasts connect to Jesus’ time on Earth while the last three link to His second coming.


id: Star-of-David
url: Star-of-David.html
title: Is the Star of David in the Bible? What is the Star of David?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Star-of-David-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Star of David is a widely recognized symbol of Judaism and the Jewish people, but it does not appear in the Bible. The Star of David can remind us of King David and the messianic line that led to Jesus, pointing beyond the symbol to the ultimate hope in Christ.


id: Jewish-festivals
url: Jewish-festivals.html
title: What are the different Jewish festivals (feasts) in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-festivals-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to celebrate seven festivals to commemorate periods in Israel’s history and remember God’s provision for them though two more festivals are mentioned in the Bible. Festivals and holy days pointed to God’s character and His interaction with His people.


id: Judaism-Jews-believe
url: Judaism-Jews-believe.html
title: What do Jews believe? What is Judaism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Judaism-Jews-believe-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Jews are God’s chosen people with a rich religious, cultural, and ethnic heritage, but they do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Judaism centers on the Hebrew Bible, ethical living, and the hope of a future Messiah, while Christians believe Jesus fulfills that promise.


id: what-is-a-synagogue
url: what-is-a-synagogue.html
title: What is a synagogue?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/what-is-a-synagogue-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A synagogue is the Jewish center for worship, learning, and community, likely emerging during Judah’s exile in Babylon. Like a church for Christians, a synagogue serves as a place to pray, study Scripture, and gather with others in faith.


id: Chabad-Lubavitch
url: Chabad-Lubavitch.html
title: What is Chabad Lubavitch?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Chabad-Lubavitch-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Chabad Lubavitch is a global Orthodox Jewish movement known for outreach, education, and acts of kindness, encouraging Jews and Gentiles to follow ethical laws rooted in the Torah. While their work benefits many, they do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah; true salvation comes only through faith in Jesus.


id: Jewish-Aliyah
url: Jewish-Aliyah.html
title: What is the Jewish Aliyah?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-Aliyah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Aliyah in Jewish life means “going up,” either to recite a blessing over the Torah or to move to Israel. While both carry honor, true spiritual elevation comes only through faith in Jesus, who grants direct access to God.


id: Jewish-Targum
url: Jewish-Targum.html
title: What is the Jewish Targum?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-Targum-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Jewish Targum is a paraphrase translation of and commentary on Old Testament texts. While the Targum can be useful for understanding the historical context of certain passages, it should never be considered on par with God’s Word.


id: Western-Wall
url: Western-Wall.html
title: What is the significance of the Western Wall / Wailing Wall in Jerusalem?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Western-Wall-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Western Wall in Jerusalem is sacred to Jews because it stands near the Holy of Holies, the former dwelling of God’s presence in the temple. For Christians, it’s historically significant but holds no spiritual authority, since we have direct access to God through Christ and the Holy Spirit.


id: Jewish-calendar
url: Jewish-calendar.html
title: What is the structure of the Jewish calendar?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-calendar-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Jewish calendar is a lunisolar system that syncs the day, month, and year by tracking the Earth, moon, and sun. Its structure governs holidays, sabbaths, and sacred observances, showing God’s precise design in creation.


id: Maccabean-Revolt
url: Maccabean-Revolt.html
title: What was the Maccabean Revolt?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Maccabean-Revolt-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Maccabean Revolt is the Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire from around 167 BC to 160 BC. The success of the Maccabean Revolt and the miracle of one day’s supply of oil that burned eight days is still celebrated as the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.


id: Jews-reject-Jesus
url: Jews-reject-Jesus.html
title: Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jews-reject-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : During Jesus’ time, Jews rejected Jesus as Messiah because they sought to establish righteousness through their own works rather than submit to Christ. Today, Jews and many others reject Jesus for the same reason.


id: Jewish-sacrifices
url: Jewish-sacrifices.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-sacrifices-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Why do the Jews no longer offer animal sacrifices? How do Jewish people today believe they can receive forgiveness from God?

tldr:
  : Because the Jews no longer have a temple in which to offer animal sacrifices, they reinterpret Old Testament Bible passages to mean that good works have taken the place of animal sacrifice. Today’s Jews believe that restitution for wrongdoing to others is a way to obtain God’s forgiveness.


id: Jewish-Christian
url: Jewish-Christian.html
title: Why should a Jewish person consider becoming a Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Judaism
image: images/featured/Jewish-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Jews should consider becoming Christian because their own Hebrew Scriptures point to Jesus as the Messiah. Salvation will never come through the law or works but through faith in Christ.


id: Mormons-Christians
url: Mormons-Christians.html
title: Are Mormons Christian? Do Mormons and Christians believe the same things?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Mormons-Christians-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While the Mormon Church—Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS Church—claims Christian roots, its beliefs significantly deviate from biblical Christianity. Mormons deny that Jesus is fully God, teach that God was once a man, and believe salvation is achieved through works, rather than grace. These doctrines place Mormonism outside orthodox Christianity.


id: witnessing-to-Mormons
url: witnessing-to-Mormons.html
title: How can I best witness to Mormons?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/witnessing-to-Mormons-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Witnessing to Mormons requires truth and love, as Mormons often appear similar to Christians but hold fundamentally different beliefs. It’s crucial to understand Mormon doctrines, use clear biblical teaching, and compassionately address their misconceptions about God, Jesus, and salvation.


id: Book-of-Mormon
url: Book-of-Mormon.html
title: How should Christians view the Book of Mormon?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Book-of-Mormon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Mormon, written by Joseph Smith in the 1800s, claims to be inspired Scripture. However, it contradicts biblical teaching, fails the tests of prophetic authenticity, and promotes a false gospel. While The Book of Mormon shares some similarities with biblical principles, it ultimately leads readers away from God and denies key Christian doctrines such as salvation by grace through faith, the deity of Christ, and the nature of God.


id: Mormonism-cult
url: Mormonism-cult.html
title: Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Mormonism-cult-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mormonism, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), claims Christian roots but contradicts core biblical teachings, making it a theological cult, by definition. Mormonism denies the Bible’s sufficiency, rejects the true nature of God and Jesus, and promotes a works-based salvation.


id: Community-of-Christ-RLDS
url: Community-of-Christ-RLDS.html
title: The Community of Christ (RLDS) — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Community-of-Christ-RLDS-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) is a Mormon offshoot formed in 1860. It shares core Mormon beliefs, including reliance on Joseph Smith's writings, rejection of Jesus's deity, and works-based salvation, but it differs from the larger LDS group in practices like marriage for eternity and temple services. RLDS doctrine diverges significantly from biblical Christianity, which teaches salvation by grace alone through faith in the divine Jesus Christ.


id: Mormonism-Mormons-believe
url: Mormonism-Mormons-believe.html
title: What do Mormons believe? What is Mormonism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Mormonism-Mormons-believe-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mormonism, founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, shares some surface-level similarities with Christianity, but it fundamentally differs in its teachings about God, Jesus, salvation, Scripture, and the afterlife in ways that are incompatible with the historic Christian faith.


id: Brigham-Young
url: Brigham-Young.html
title: Who was Brigham Young?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Brigham-Young-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Brigham Young was the nineteenth-century leader of the Mormon Church who led the migration to Utah and expanded the church’s settlements, but he taught doctrines that contradict the Bible, including polygamy and the idea that humans can become gods. While Mormons elevate Brigham Young as a prophet, the Bible warns against false prophets and emphasizes salvation through faith in Jesus alone.


id: Joseph-Smith
url: Joseph-Smith.html
title: Who was Joseph Smith?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Joseph-Smith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Joseph Smith founded the Mormon church in the nineteenth century, claiming new revelations and scriptures beyond the Bible. The Bible warns that any “prophet” who adds to God’s Word leads people away from the one true Savior, Jesus Christ.


id: Mormon-Christian
url: Mormon-Christian.html
title: Why should a Mormon consider becoming a Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Mormonism
image: images/featured/Mormon-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While both Mormonism and Evangelical Christianity accept the Bible as the Word of God, their teachings about salvation differ greatly. The Bible presents salvation as a free gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone; whereas, Mormon doctrine teaches salvation as faith combined with works. True Christianity offers the certainty of eternal life based on Jesus's finished work, not human effort.


id: Jehovahs-Witnesses
url: Jehovahs-Witnesses.html
title: What do the Jehovah's Witnesses believe? Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Jehovah’s Witnesses
image: images/featured/Jehovahs-Witnesses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jehovah's Witnesses differ significantly from biblical Christianity; they reject the deity of Christ, the Trinity, and salvation by grace alone. Instead, Jehovah’s Witnesses adhere to works-based salvation, promote their own altered Bible translation (the New World Translation), and hold unbiblical views about the afterlife, thereby classifying Jehovah's Witnesses as a cult, rather than a Christian denomination.


id: Charles-Taze-Russell
url: Charles-Taze-Russell.html
title: Who was Charles Taze Russell?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Jehovah’s Witnesses
image: images/featured/Charles-Taze-Russell-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Charles Taze Russell founded the Bible Student movement that gave rise to Jehovah’s Witnesses, spreading teachings that denied key biblical truths about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, and the afterlife. Charles Taze Russell’s failed prophecies and false doctrines show the danger of following human ideas instead of God’s Word.


id: are-Catholics-saved
url: are-Catholics-saved.html
title: Are Catholics saved?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/are-Catholics-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is not determined by church affiliation but by faith in Jesus Christ alone. Catholics, like individuals of any denomination, are saved if they trust in Christ’s finished work on the cross for their salvation. At the same time, some Roman Catholic teachings on salvation diverge from the biblical message of grace through faith alone.


id: limbo-bible
url: limbo-bible.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about limbo?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/limbo-bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not teach the existence of limbo; after death, people immediately enter either eternity with God or eternal separation from Him. Salvation and eternal life are secured only through faith in Jesus, so how we respond to Him today determines our eternal destiny.


id: christening
url: christening.html
title: Does the Bible talk about christening?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/christening-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible never mentions christening. Dedications can be meaningful, but salvation comes only through faith in Jesus, not ceremonies.


id: confirmation
url: confirmation.html
title: Does the Bible talk about Christian confirmation?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/confirmation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not teach Christian confirmation as a requirement for salvation; faith in Jesus alone brings salvation. Rituals like confirmation or church classes can guide growth but do not make someone a Christian.


id: meritorious-works
url: meritorious-works.html
title: In Catholicism, what are meritorious works?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/meritorious-works-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Catholics teach that certain good works, called meritorious works, can be rewarded by God without replacing His grace, while Protestants emphasize that salvation is a gift of grace alone and cannot be earned. Our good deeds are important as evidence of faith, but they do not secure God’s favor or salvation.


id: Catholic-Church
url: Catholic-Church.html
title: Is the Catholic Church part of Christianity or is it a separate religion?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/Catholic-Church-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Roman Catholicism, as a religious system, diverges from biblical Christianity in significant ways, including its teachings on salvation, the veneration of Mary, and the role of priests. While many Catholics are sincere in their faith and may be born-again believers, the official doctrines of Catholicism contain unbiblical elements that differentiate it from the teachings of Scripture.


id: purgatory
url: purgatory.html
title: Is the concept of purgatory biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/purgatory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Catholic doctrine of purgatory teaches that souls undergo purification for sins after death before entering heaven. However, the Bible does not support the concept of purgatory, presenting instead a clear choice of eternal destinations: heaven or hell. Scripture emphasizes salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, not post-mortem purification.


id: mother-church
url: mother-church.html
title: Is the Roman Catholic Church the mother church?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/mother-church-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible shows that the true foundation of God’s church is Christ and the faith of His followers, not any human leader or institution. While Catholics call Rome the “mother church,” Scripture does not support the idea that the Roman Catholic Church is the origin or authority of all believers.


id: was-Mary-sinless
url: was-Mary-sinless.html
title: Was Mary sinless?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/was-Mary-sinless-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Roman Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was sinless from her conception. However, the Bible makes it clear that all humans, including Mary, are sinners in need of a Savior. Jesus Christ alone was born without sin, as He was fully human and fully divine.


id: seven-deadly-sins
url: seven-deadly-sins.html
title: What are the seven deadly sins?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/seven-deadly-sins-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The seven deadly sins—pride, wrath, greed, sloth, lust, envy, and gluttony—are rooted in Catholic church tradition and serve as a teaching tool about the nature and effects of sin. While these sins are not specifically identified as "deadly" in the Bible, Scripture affirms that all sins lead to death and can only be overcome through salvation in Jesus Christ.


id: papal-conclave
url: papal-conclave.html
title: What happens in a papal conclave?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Catholicism
image: images/featured/papal-conclave-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The papal conclave is a centuries-old tradition of electing a pope, but the office of pope itself is not found in the Bible. Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ alone is the head of the Church and its foundation.


id: chrismation
url: chrismation.html
title: What is chrismation, and is it biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Orthodox
image: images/featured/chrismation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Chrismation is an Orthodox Church rite symbolizing the reception of the Holy Spirit, usually performed alongside baptism. While chrismation has spiritual significance within Orthodoxy, the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is received at salvation through faith in Christ, making chrismation unnecessary.


id: esoteric-keys-Bible
url: esoteric-keys-Bible.html
title: Are there esoteric keys to the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/esoteric-keys-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are no esoteric or hidden keys to unlock the Bible. God has made His saving truth clear, calling all people to respond through repentance, faith, and obedience.


id: Chrislam
url: Chrislam.html
title: Chrislam — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Chrislam-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Chrislam is a modern movement that tries to merge Christianity and Islam, but it conflicts with the Bible’s teaching that Jesus Christ alone is God and the only way to salvation. While Chrislam may appear inclusive, we cannot blend God’s truth with incompatible religious systems like Islam.


id: religion-cause-wars
url: religion-cause-wars.html
title: Does religion cause most wars?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/religion-cause-wars-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : It is a myth that religion causes most wars. In fact, the historical evidence shows that secular ideologies cause far more wars than religion.


id: ancestor-worship
url: ancestor-worship.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about ancestor worship?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/ancestor-worship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible prohibits ancestor worship, affirming that only God is worthy of worship and that Jesus Christ is the sole mediator between humanity and God. While honoring the memory of deceased loved ones is appropriate, attributing divine influence or seeking guidance from ancestors is contrary to God’s commands.


id: Bible-karma
url: Bible-karma.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about karma?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Bible-karma-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not support the concept of karma as taught in Hinduism, Buddhism, or other religions. While actions have consequences, Scripture rejects the ideas of reincarnation and earning salvation through good deeds. Salvation and blessings come from God’s mercy through faith in Jesus Christ, not human effort.


id: the-secret-law-of-attraction
url: the-secret-law-of-attraction.html
title: Does the law of attraction work? What is The Secret?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/the-secret-law-of-attraction-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Law of Attraction, rooted in the New Thought movement, claims that positive thoughts and desires can manifest health, wealth, and success by aligning with a divine energy present in everything. The Law of Attraction is grounded in Gnostic-like philosophy and contradicts Scripture's teaching that God’s will—not human thought—guides outcomes.


id: folk-religion
url: folk-religion.html
title: Folk religion – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/folk-religion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Folk religion is any religious practice shaped by culture or tradition rather than God’s Word. True worship honors God as He has revealed Himself, not as human customs or superstitions dictate.


id: judge-religions
url: judge-religions.html
title: How does God judge people raised in other religions or non-Christian cultures?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/judge-religions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Everyone sees God’s truth through creation and conscience, so all are accountable, but salvation comes only through Christ. Still, God judges each person fairly based on the knowledge they’ve received.


id: sect-cult
url: sect-cult.html
title: How is a cult different from a sect?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/sect-cult-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Cults twist a religion’s core teachings to control members and block salvation, while sects simply differ in minor beliefs but remain faithful to the main faith. Knowing the difference between cults and sects protects your faith and helps you discern truth from deception.


id: Iglesia-ni-Cristo
url: Iglesia-ni-Cristo.html
title: Iglesia ni Cristo – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Iglesia-ni-Cristo-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Iglesia ni Cristo is a 20th-century religious movement that claims to be the only true church while denying foundational Christian teachings about Jesus Christ, salvation, and the Holy Spirit. Iglesia ni Cristo’s claims conflict with biblical Christianity and should be rejected.


id: reincarnation
url: reincarnation.html
title: Is reincarnation biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/reincarnation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Reincarnation—the belief in a soul’s repeated cycle of birth, life, and death in new bodies or forms—is common in many Eastern religions and New Age philosophies. Scripture teaches that human life is singular, followed by judgment, and that the soul’s eternal destiny is determined by faith in Jesus Christ. Reincarnation is not biblical.


id: Rastafarian-Jah
url: Rastafarian-Jah.html
title: Is the Rastafarian / Rasta God Jah the biblical God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Rastafarian-Jah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Jah” as worshiped in Rastafarianism is not the God of the Bible. While Rastafarians may borrow names and imagery from Scripture, their system elevates a human (Haile Selassie) as divine, misinterprets the Old Testament, and replaces faith in Jesus with cultural rituals. The Bible sets a clear standard: the true God is the God revealed in the Bible, and salvation, eternal life, and spiritual guidance come only through Him in Christ.


id: evangelize-cults
url: evangelize-cults.html
title: Is there a good way to evangelize to people in cults or false religions?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/evangelize-cults-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While every person and each religious movement is unique, there are many important principles that help us better share our faith with others. Knowing that the Holy Spirit works through His Word, and that it is our most powerful weapon, should challenge us to study the Scripture.


id: Luciferianism
url: Luciferianism.html
title: Luciferianism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Luciferianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Luciferianism is a belief system that reinterprets the biblical “morning star” language to portray Satan as a source of enlightenment rather than evil as the Bible shows him to be. True life and wisdom come only from the Lord.


id: metempsychosis
url: metempsychosis.html
title: Metempsychosis – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/metempsychosis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Metempsychosis is the belief that the soul survives death and migrates into another human or animal body, a view rooted in ancient Greek philosophy. The Bible rejects the idea of the soul transferring to another being, teaching instead that each person lives once, dies, and then faces judgment.


id: Odinism
url: Odinism.html
title: Odinism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Odinism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Odinism is a modern revival of ancient Norse paganism that worships Odin and other mythical gods rooted in Viking tradition. The Bible stands in direct contrast, declaring that there is only one true, living God who alone is worthy of worship.


id: Rosicrucianism
url: Rosicrucianism.html
title: Rosicrucianism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Rosicrucianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Rosicrucianism is a secretive spiritual movement that claims access to hidden wisdom through esoteric teachings and symbols. God hasn’t hidden truth—real wisdom is openly revealed in Scripture and found by humbly trusting Him, not by unlocking secrets.


id: satanism
url: satanism.html
title: Satanism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/satanism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Because not all Satanists believe in Satan, Satanism refers to a broad category of belief systems united by a shared rejection of God and His moral authority. Satan is a real created being who opposes God and seeks to steal, kill, and destroy.


id: serpent-seed
url: serpent-seed.html
title: Serpent Seed doctrine – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/serpent-seed-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The serpent seed doctrine wrongly claims Cain was Satan’s biological son, dividing humanity into evil and righteous bloodlines. The Bible flatly rejects this—Adam was Cain’s father, sin comes through Adam, and being a “child of the devil” describes spiritual rebellion, not genetics.


id: Shamanism
url: Shamanism.html
title: Shamanism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Shamanism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Shamanism is a belief system found in many cultures that teaches that the spiritual world controls the physical world and that a shaman acts as an intermediary between spirits and people. God alone rules the spiritual realm and Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity.


id: socinianism
url: socinianism.html
title: Socinianism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/socinianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Socinianism is a theological movement that denies the Trinity, rejects the deity of Christ, and redefines sin and salvation. Jesus is the eternal God, humanity is fallen due to sin, and salvation comes only through Christ’s atoning work.


id: Swedenborgianism
url: Swedenborgianism.html
title: Swedenborgianism—What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Swedenborgianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Swedenborgianism elevates Emanuel Swedenborg’s claimed revelations while rejecting the Trinity and Christ’s atoning sacrifice. Scripture flatly contradicts these ideas, affirming the Triune God, the eternal Son, and salvation through Jesus’ finished work alone.


id: House-of-Yahweh
url: House-of-Yahweh.html
title: The House of Yahweh – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/House-of-Yahweh-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The House of Yahweh is a modern religious movement that rejects core Christian doctrines, including salvation by grace and the full deity of Jesus Christ. Its teachings conflict with Scripture and fall into false prophecy and works-based religion.


id: latter-rain-movement
url: latter-rain-movement.html
title: The Latter Rain Movement – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/latter-rain-movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Latter Rain Movement promises a final “super-Spirit” outpouring, but the Bible shows Pentecost was one-time and Joel’s “latter rain” meant crops, not miracles. True Christian maturity does not come from flashy experiences.


id: New-Apostolic-Church
url: New-Apostolic-Church.html
title: The New Apostolic Church – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/New-Apostolic-Church-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The New Apostolic Church teaches that salvation and the Holy Spirit are received through modern apostles and church sacraments. Adding human steps to salvation undermines Christ’s finished work and shifts focus from grace to effort.


id: spear-of-destiny
url: spear-of-destiny.html
title: The Spear of Destiny – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/spear-of-destiny-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Spear of Destiny is the spear that pierced Jesus’ side, later surrounded by legend and claims of supernatural power. The Bible, however, is clear that destiny belongs to God alone—making the spear a footnote in history, not a source of power.


id: different-religions
url: different-religions.html
title: There are so many different religions; how do I know which one is right?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/different-religions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  With many religions in the world, determining the correct one requires examining their truth claims, evidence, and consistency. Christianity stands apart as the only faith built on a verifiable historical event—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—and Jesus’ claim to be the only way to God.


id: Pelagianism
url: Pelagianism.html
title: What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Pelagianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism overestimate human ability, claiming we can choose God apart from His grace. Scripture, however, teaches that all are spiritually dead from birth, and salvation is only possible through God’s initiating grace in Christ.


id: world-religions
url: world-religions.html
title: What are the major world religions in existence today?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/world-religions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The world’s population predominantly adheres to seven major religious traditions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, and Baha’i. Each religion has unique beliefs, practices, and cultural impacts, shaping civilizations and influencing global history.


id: animism
url: animism.html
title: What do Animists believe? What is Animism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/animism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Animism teaches that spiritual power is found within animals, nature, or objects. However, God is the author of all creation and worship should be directed to Him rather than to anything He made.


id: Eckankar
url: Eckankar.html
title: What do Eckists believe? What is Eckankar?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Eckankar-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Eckankar is a religion founded by Paul Twitchell that teaches people are divine souls progressing toward spiritual freedom through mystical experience and self-purification. The Bible, however, shows that humans are created by God, face judgment once, and are saved only through faith in Jesus Christ, not through self-effort or reincarnation.


id: Jainism
url: Jainism.html
title: What do Jainists believe? What is Jainism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Jainism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that teaches liberation from suffering through strict non-violence, self-discipline, and the rejection of attachment to the material world. Jainism rejects a personal Creator God and instead teaches salvation through moral purity and escape from the cycle of rebirth.


id: Sikhism
url: Sikhism.html
title: What do Sikhs believe? What is Sikhism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Sikhism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in fifteenth-century India that teaches devotion to one God, moral living, and liberation from rebirth through spiritual discipline. Salvation is not achieved through one’s devotion or moral effort but through faith in Jesus.


id: Taoism-Daoism
url: Taoism-Daoism.html
title: What do Taoists believe? What is Taoism / Daoism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Taoism-Daoism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Taoism teaches harmony with an impersonal “Way” through balance, simplicity, and flow, but it offers no personal God or assurance of salvation. The Bible points us to a personal God who offers true peace, guidance, and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.


id: Hare-Krishna
url: Hare-Krishna.html
title: What do the Hare Krishnas believe? Who are the Hare Krishnas?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Hare-Krishna-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Hare Krishnas teach devotion to Krishna, escaping rebirth through discipline and following a guru. The Bible teaches there is one Creator, humanity’s problem is sin, and salvation comes only through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.


id: adoptionism
url: adoptionism.html
title: What does Adoptionism teach? Is it biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/adoptionism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Adoptionism teaches that Jesus was a mere man who was later adopted by God as His Son, denying His eternal deity. This is not biblical since Jesus has always been the eternal Son of God.


id: Shintoism
url: Shintoism.html
title: What does Shinto teach? What is Shintoism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Shintoism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Shinto is a traditional Japanese religious system that teaches the presence of divine spirits within nature and emphasizes ritual purity rather than salvation. There is one God over all and cleansing from sin comes only through Jesus Christ, not through ritual purification.


id: ankh-symbol
url: ankh-symbol.html
title: What does the ankh symbol mean?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/ankh-symbol-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol associated with life and sometimes eternal life. True and eternal life come from the living God through Jesus Christ, not from symbols or objects.


id: landmarkism-baptist-bride
url: landmarkism-baptist-bride.html
title: What is 'Baptist Bride' theology? What is Landmarkism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/landmarkism-baptist-bride-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Landmarkism (also called Baptist Bride theology) falsely teaches that only properly constituted Baptist churches are true New Testament churches and that only those churches make up the Bride of Christ. However, the Bible teaches that all who are united to Christ by faith belong fully to His body.


id: Bible-divination
url: Bible-divination.html
title: What is a biblical view of divination?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Bible-divination-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Divination tries to gain secret knowledge or power through forbidden spiritual means instead of trusting God. The Bible forbids it because true guidance, wisdom, and life come only from the LORD.


id: Jedi-religion-Jediism
url: Jedi-religion-Jediism.html
title: What is Jediism? What does the Jedi religion teach?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Jedi-religion-Jediism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jediism encourages people to follow the Force and define good on their own, but it offers no personal God or absolute moral standard. The Bible reveals that true power, guidance, and salvation come only through the sovereign God and Jesus Christ.


id: organized-religion
url: organized-religion.html
title: What is organized religion and does the Bible support it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/organized-religion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Organized religion refers to structured worship involving formal doctrine, leadership, and communal practice. The Bible provides many principles for healthy organized religion.


id: Rastafarianism
url: Rastafarianism.html
title: What is Rastafarianism / Rastafari / Rasta?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Rastafarianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Rastafarianism is a twentieth-century spiritual movement that elevates Haile Selassie as divine and mixes cultural, Old Testament, and nationalist ideas. The Bible teaches that true salvation, guidance, and transformation come only through faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.


id: syncretism
url: syncretism.html
title: What is syncretism? How do some people try to blend religious or other thought systems?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/syncretism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Syncretism tries to mix Jesus with other beliefs, creating a false faith that looks Christian but leaves people spiritually lost. Jesus alone saves, so we must not try to blend Him into other systems.


id: all-seeing-eye
url: all-seeing-eye.html
title: What is the all-seeing eye?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/all-seeing-eye-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The all-seeing eye is a symbol with many meanings across cultures, but the Bible never attributes power to it. Instead, the Bible shows that God Himself is truly all-seeing, knowing and holding us accountable for everything.


id: definition-cult
url: definition-cult.html
title: What is the definition of a cult?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/definition-cult-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A cult, in Christian terms, is a religious group claiming to be Christian but deviating from the core truths of the gospel, particularly the deity of Christ and salvation by grace through faith. Cults mislead people by distorting biblical truth, often using Christian terminology while promoting a false gospel that leads people away from a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.


id: origin-religion
url: origin-religion.html
title: What is the origin of religion?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/origin-religion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Religion arises from humanity’s innate awareness of God, stemming from being made in His image and a desire to seek Him. While humans have created many belief systems, God initiated the first and only true religion, pursuing a relationship with His creation through His sovereign grace and, ultimately, through Jesus Christ.


id: Jesus-different
url: Jesus-different.html
title: What makes Jesus different from other religious leaders?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Jesus-different-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus stands apart from other religious leaders because He is fully God and fully human and is fully alive even though He was crucified. Jesus’ life, teachings, and fulfillment of prophecy set Him apart, offering hope, forgiveness, and eternal life that no one else can.


id: oldest-religion
url: oldest-religion.html
title: What religion is the oldest?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/oldest-religion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Worship began with Adam and Eve, making the practice of honoring God as old as humanity itself. Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion, rooted in God’s covenant with Abraham, with Christianity continuing God’s redemptive plan through Jesus.


id: Shakers
url: Shakers.html
title: Who were the Shakers?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Shakers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Shakers were a false religious movement that began in the eighteenth century and taught false doctrine, obedience through rule-following, and that Ann Lee was the female manifestation of Christ. Salvation isn’t found in spectacle, rules, or new messages, but in the finished work of Jesus.


id: so-many-religions
url: so-many-religions.html
title: Why are there so many religions?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/so-many-religions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : So many religions exist because of humanity's rejection of the one true God. Rather than worshiping the God of Scripture, people create gods and belief systems that align with their personal desires and preferences.


id: Jesus-Jew-Christians-Jewish
url: Jesus-Jew-Christians-Jewish.html
title: Why aren't Christians Jewish? Since Jesus was a Jew, why don't Christians follow Judaism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/Jesus-Jew-Christians-Jewish-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians aren’t Jewish because Jesus’’ His life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the Mosaic covenant. Salvation comes through faith in Him.


id: religions-coexist
url: religions-coexist.html
title: Why aren't religions able to coexist in peace?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/religions-coexist-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Religions clash because they make mutually exclusive claims about God, truth, and salvation. Christianity calls us to live peaceably, but the offense of the cross guarantees conflict with those who reject Christ’s exclusive way.


id: past-lives-reincarnation
url: past-lives-reincarnation.html
title: Why do some people remember past lives if reincarnation is not true?
category: Fall
subcategory: Religions and Cults
sub_subcategory: Other
image: images/featured/past-lives-reincarnation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Claims of past-life memories do not come from reincarnation but may stem from false memories, psychological factors, or spiritual deception. The Bible clearly teaches that humans live only once, leaving no room for reincarnation.


id: lost-books-Bible
url: lost-books-Bible.html
title: Are there lost books of the Bible? What are the writings called the Lost Books of the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/lost-books-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible we have today is complete and authoritative, so no “lost books” exist. Extra-biblical writings called the Lost Books of the Bible offer historical and contextual insight, but they are not divinely inspired Scripture.


id: book-of-Enoch
url: book-of-Enoch.html
title: Is the Book of Enoch inspired writing? Should the Book of Enoch be in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Enoch-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Enoch is an ancient apocalyptic Jewish work but not authored by the patriarch Enoch. The Book of Enoch is not part of the Bible, though it remains valuable for historical and contextual insight.


id: apocalypse-of-Peter
url: apocalypse-of-Peter.html
title: The Apocalypse of Peter – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/apocalypse-of-Peter-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Apocalypse of Peter is a second-century pseudepigraphal text describing vivid scenes of final judgment, echoing biblical prophecies of God’s justice and the end of the age. Though once respected by some early Christians, the Apocalypse of Peter was never accepted as Scripture and serves mainly as a reminder of false teaching and the reality of coming judgment.


id: Assumption-of-Moses
url: Assumption-of-Moses.html
title: The Assumption of Moses – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Assumption-of-Moses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Assumption of Moses is an ancient pseudepigraphal Jewish text that expands on Moses’ final words, his prophecies for Israel, and his being taken up by God, themes already addressed in Deuteronomy 34 and other Old Testament passages. Though the Assumption of Moses influenced the intertestamental period and is referenced in Jude 1:9, it is not part of the biblical canon.


id: Book-of-Baruch
url: Book-of-Baruch.html
title: The Book of Baruch – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Book-of-Baruch-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Baruch is a first or second century BC work, reflecting themes of repentance, wisdom, and hope during exile. Though valuable for history and devotion, it is not considered divinely inspired Scripture.


id: book-of-Giants
url: book-of-Giants.html
title: The Book of Giants — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Giants-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Giants is an ancient pseudepigraphal text that expands on Genesis 6, telling fictional stories about the Nephilim and fallen angels before the flood. Though historically interesting and found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Book of Giants is not inspired Scripture but a creative retelling of biblical themes.


id: book-of-Jasher
url: book-of-Jasher.html
title: The Book of Jasher - What is it? Should the Book of Jasher be in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Jasher-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Jasher was a historical record referenced in Joshua and 2 Samuel but is now lost. Though later writings claimed its name, none are the original or inspired by God, and the Book of Jasher was never part of the biblical canon.


id: book-of-Jubilees
url: book-of-Jubilees.html
title: The Book of Jubilees - What is it? Should the Book of Jubilees be in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Jubilees-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Jubilees is an intertestamental Jewish text that retells and expands on Genesis and Exodus, dividing history into forty-nine-year “jubilee” periods and adding details about angels, the patriarchs, and Mosaic laws. Though historically interesting and influential in Second Temple Judaism, the Book of Jubilees is not part of the Bible.


id: book-of-Judith
url: book-of-Judith.html
title: The Book of Judith – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Judith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Judith is an intertestamental, noncanonical work that tells how a fearless widow saves Israel by beheading an enemy general. Inspiring but historically flawed, the Book of Judith is a powerful story of faith—but not inspired Scripture.


id: book-of-Susanna
url: book-of-Susanna.html
title: The Book of Susanna – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Susanna-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Susanna is an intertestamental work that tells how a faithful woman is falsely accused but saved by Daniel’s God-given wisdom, showcasing justice and courage. Though inspiring, it is not part of the Bible.


id: book-of-Tobit
url: book-of-Tobit.html
title: The Book of Tobit – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/book-of-Tobit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Tobit is an intertestamental tale highlighting faith, divine guidance, and miraculous interventions. Though spiritually inspiring, the Book includes historical inaccuracies and theological teachings that conflict with the Old and New Testaments, demonstrating that it is not authoritative Scripture.


id: first-second-Esdras
url: first-second-Esdras.html
title: The books of 1 and 2 Esdras – What are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/first-second-Esdras-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  First and 2 Esdras are extra-biblical writings linked to Ezra, containing historical and visionary material but not part of the biblical canon. First and 2 Esdras offer cultural and religious insights yet include teachings and details not supported by Scripture.


id: first-second-Maccabees
url: first-second-Maccabees.html
title: The Books of 1 and 2 Maccabees - What are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/first-second-Maccabees-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  First and 2 Maccabees are intertestamental works that recount the Jewish struggle to remain faithful under foreign oppression. While 1 and 2 Maccabees emphasize military action, the New Testament calls us to trust in God rather than respond with violence.


id: third-fourth-Maccabees
url: third-fourth-Maccabees.html
title: The books of 3 and 4 Maccabees – What are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/third-fourth-Maccabees-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The books of 3 and 4 Maccabees are historical and philosophical writings from the intertestamental period. While they provide cultural and moral insight, they are not considered part of the canon.


id: gnostic-gospels
url: gnostic-gospels.html
title: The Gnostic gospels – What are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gnostic-gospels-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gnostic Gospels are a collection of fifty-two writings produced from approximately the second to fourth centuries AD. The writings are not inspired Scripture and were not accepted by the early church.


id: gospel-of-Barnabas
url: gospel-of-Barnabas.html
title: The Gospel of Barnabas – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Barnabas-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Barnabas is a sixteenth-century pseudepigraphal text filled with historical and theological errors that contradict the Bible. The Gospel of Barnabas is not canonical and should not be relied on for understanding Jesus or salvation.


id: gospel-of-Judas
url: gospel-of-Judas.html
title: The Gospel of Judas - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Judas-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Judas is a second-century text that portrays Judas not as a betrayer but as a disciple obedient to Jesus’ command, contradicting the New Testament account. The Gospel of Judas distorts the gospel and should not be considered reliable Scripture.


id: gospel-of-Mary-Magdalene
url: gospel-of-Mary-Magdalene.html
title: The Gospel of Mary (Magdalene) - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Mary-Magdalene-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Mary Magdalene is a second to fifth century Gnostic text portraying Mary as a holder of secret teachings from Jesus, but it contradicts the New Testament’s depiction of her. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene was not written by Mary and is not considered authoritative or historically reliable by the early church.


id: gospel-of-Peter
url: gospel-of-Peter.html
title: The Gospel of Peter - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Peter-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Peter is a second-century heretical text that distorts Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection, promoting the false idea that He only appeared human. Jesus truly suffered, died, and rose bodily, and the Bible warns against any gospel that contradicts these truths.


id: gospel-of-Philip
url: gospel-of-Philip.html
title: The Gospel of Philip – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Philip-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Philip is a third-century Gnostic text that twists Jesus’ teachings, promotes secret knowledge, and downplays the goodness of the physical world. The Bible affirms Jesus’ bodily resurrection, the goodness of creation, and salvation through faith in Him alone, not hidden mystical insight.


id: gospel-of-Thomas
url: gospel-of-Thomas.html
title: The Gospel of Thomas – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Thomas-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Thomas is a Gnostic text promoting secret knowledge and self-enlightenment. The Bible teaches that salvation comes through Christ alone, grounded in His historical, bodily death and resurrection, and guided by God’s trustworthy Word—not hidden sayings.


id: Gospel-of-Truth
url: Gospel-of-Truth.html
title: The Gospel of Truth — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Gospel-of-Truth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel of Truth is a Gnostic text that twists Jesus’ teachings, promoting secret knowledge as the path to salvation. The Bible, in contrast, reveals salvation through Jesus’ death and resurrection, with truth clearly accessible to all through God’s Word by His Spirit, not through secret knowledge.


id: Letter-of-Jeremiah
url: Letter-of-Jeremiah.html
title: The Letter of Jeremiah – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Letter-of-Jeremiah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Letter of Jeremiah is a third century apocryphal work that warns against idol worship and reflects cultural context from Babylon. While it provides interesting context into the early church, it is not God’s inspired Word and, therefore, not part of the Bible.


id: Peshitta
url: Peshitta.html
title: The Peshitta - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Peshitta-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Peshitta is an early Aramaic translation of the Bible valued by Syriac churches, but it is not the original Scripture. While useful for historical and cultural insight, true authority rests in the Spirit-breathed Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.


id: Pistis-Sophia
url: Pistis-Sophia.html
title: The Pistis Sophia – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Pistis-Sophia-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Pistis Sophia is a Gnostic text written centuries after Jesus, claiming secret teachings and mystical encounters not found in Scripture. The Pistis Sophia is unbiblical and cannot be considered authoritative.


id: Pseudepigrapha
url: Pseudepigrapha.html
title: The Pseudepigrapha – What are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Pseudepigrapha-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Pseudepigrapha are ancient religious writings falsely attributed to biblical figures, created between 300 BC and AD 300. While they hold historical interest, they lack divine inspiration and are not recognized as part of the biblical canon.


id: Shepherd-of-Hermas
url: Shepherd-of-Hermas.html
title: The Shepherd of Hermas – What is it? Should The Shepherd of Hermas be in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Shepherd-of-Hermas-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Shepherd of Hermas is a second-century Christian text offering visions, parables, and moral instruction to guide believers in repentance and faithfulness. It was never accepted into the New Testament canon, but it provides insight into early church thinking.


id: Testament-of-Solomon
url: Testament-of-Solomon.html
title: The Testament of Solomon — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Testament-of-Solomon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Testament of Solomon is a book that was written sometime between the third and fifth centuries, hundreds of years after the life of Christ and approximately fifteen hundred years after the life of Solomon. The Testament of Solomon has deep ties to astrology and was never believed to be truthful or scriptural by either Jews or the early church.


id: Sirach-Ecclesiasticus
url: Sirach-Ecclesiasticus.html
title: The Wisdom of Sirach / Book of Ecclesiasticus – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Sirach-Ecclesiasticus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Wisdom of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus, is an intertestamental, second-century BC Jewish text offering practical and moral wisdom but not considered canon by Protestants. While Ecclesiasticus contains valuable insights, some teachings conflict with biblical principles.


id: Wisdom-of-Solomon
url: Wisdom-of-Solomon.html
title: The Wisdom of Solomon - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Wisdom-of-Solomon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Though the Wisdom of Solomon includes important teachings regarding wisdom, its words were not accepted as inspired in the Jewish collection of writings in the Old or New Testament writings.


id: Apocrypha-Deuterocanonical
url: Apocrypha-Deuterocanonical.html
title: What are the Catholic Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical books?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Apocrypha-Deuterocanonical-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Catholic Apocrypha, or Deuterocanonical books, were written between the Old and New Testaments and were never accepted as inspired Scripture by the Jews or Jesus. Though historically valuable, they lack prophetic authority and include teachings outside God’s Word.


id: Odes-of-Solomon
url: Odes-of-Solomon.html
title: What are the Odes of Solomon?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Odes-of-Solomon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Odes of Solomon are a collection of early Christian hymns estimated to have been written at the end of the first century AD. They are unconnected to Solomon and not part of divinely inspired Scripture.


id: Psalms-of-Solomon
url: Psalms-of-Solomon.html
title: What are the Psalms of Solomon?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Psalms-of-Solomon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Psalms of Solomon is a pseudepigraphal collection of psalms written around 60 BC. While the Psalms of Solomon are not considered inspired Scripture, they reflect the messianic hopes prevalent among Jews during the Second Temple period, which offers a backdrop to the New Testament's portrayal of Jesus as the fulfillment of these messianic prophecies.


id: Bel-and-the-Dragon
url: Bel-and-the-Dragon.html
title: What is Bel and the Dragon?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bel and the Dragon is an apocryphal addition to the book of Daniel and is not inspired nor included with the rest of the biblical canon. Certain Catholic and Orthodox Bibles include Bel and the Dragon with the book of Daniel.


id: Letter-to-Diognetus
url: Letter-to-Diognetus.html
title: What is the Letter to Diognetus?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Letter-to-Diognetus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Letter to Diognetus is an early Christian apologetic work that explains and defends the faith, emphasizing the distinctiveness and moral integrity of believers. The Letter to Diognetus encourages Christians to live faithfully and lovingly in the world as a testimony to God’s transforming power.


id: Midrash
url: Midrash.html
title: What is the Midrash?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Midrash-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A midrash is like a parable. It is a Jewish teaching tool that uses an explanation or story to give details or a modern application for an old teaching found in Jewish Scripture. Midrashim are not considered Scripture, although some are accepted as truth.


id: Mishnah
url: Mishnah.html
title: What is the Mishnah?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Mishnah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Mishnah is a written record of Jewish oral traditions that claim to explain and expand on God’s Law given to Moses. Though it holds historical and cultural value, the Mishnah is not inspired Scripture but a human attempt to interpret and preserve the Torah’s teachings.


id: Nag-Hammadi
url: Nag-Hammadi.html
title: What was the find at Nag Hammadi? What are the Nag Hammadi scrolls?
category: Fall
subcategory: Extrabiblical Books
image: images/featured/Nag-Hammadi-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In 1945, a collection of scrolls called the Nag Hammadi library was discovered in Egypt, containing writings tied to early Christian Gnosticism. While historically intriguing, the Nag Hammadi scrolls are false, contradict Scripture, and were rightly rejected by the early church.


id: antitheism
url: antitheism.html
title: Antitheism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/antitheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Antitheism is an active opposition against belief in a personal God, which can include direct efforts to create doubt about the gospel.


id: aliens-UFOs
url: aliens-UFOs.html
title: Are aliens and UFOs real?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/aliens-UFOs-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While aliens and UFOs fascinate humanity, Scripture makes no reference to other beings beside angels, demons, or humans. The Bible neither affirms nor denies life on other planets.


id: human-chimp-DNA
url: human-chimp-DNA.html
title: Are the similarities in human DNA and chimp DNA evidence of evolution?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/human-chimp-DNA-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The claim that human and chimpanzee DNA is 95-98% similar is often used as evidence for naturalistic evolution. However, closer examination reveals significant challenges to this interpretation, including differences in non-coding DNA, deleterious mutations, and inconsistent patterns in the "human accelerated regions" (HARs). These findings align better with the idea of a common Designer using similar templates rather than undirected evolutionary processes.


id: Witness-Lee-Local-Church
url: Witness-Lee-Local-Church.html
title: Are the teachings of Witness Lee and the Local Church biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Witness-Lee-Local-Church-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Witness Lee and the Local Church hold to core Christian doctrines, but some of their teachings and practices have raised concerns among other Christians.


id: zombies
url: zombies.html
title: Are zombies mentioned in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/zombies-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn't mention zombies, especially as we know them today, but it does speak of resurrections and spiritual death.


id: axiology
url: axiology.html
title: Axiology – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/axiology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Axiology is the study of value, which is important when discussing the value God places upon mankind.


id: God-and-quantum-physics
url: God-and-quantum-physics.html
title: Belief in God and quantum physics — are they compatible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-and-quantum-physics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Quantum physics explores the behavior of matter and energy at a subatomic level, revealing fascinating and counterintuitive phenomena. While some interpret quantum mechanics as supporting God’s existence, others see it as evidence of randomness. The Bible asserts that creation reflects God’s nature and handiwork, regardless of scientific interpretation.


id: black-liberation-theology
url: black-liberation-theology.html
title: Black Liberation Theology – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/black-liberation-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Black Liberation Theology rightly calls attention to injustice and care for the poor, but it risks reshaping the gospel around a single people group rather than Christ alone. The gospel is universally saving and unifying—making all believers one in Christ, not divided by race or identity.


id: atheist-morality
url: atheist-morality.html
title: Can an atheist be a good person? Can an atheist be meaningfully concerned with morality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/atheist-morality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  An atheist can be a good person and live in a way that society considers moral or decent. The real question is where moral standards come from in the first place and what a person’s ability to be good truly means.


id: Christian-gnosticism
url: Christian-gnosticism.html
title: Christian Gnosticism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christian-gnosticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian Gnosticism is a heretical belief system that contradicts core Christian doctrines by emphasizing secret knowledge and denying Christ's humanity.


id: Christian-Rationalism
url: Christian-Rationalism.html
title: Christian Rationalism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christian-Rationalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian Rationalism is a belief system that contradicts biblical Christianity by denying Jesus's deity and promoting a pantheistic view of God. Christian Rationalism is incompatible with biblical teachings and should not be considered Christian.


id: Christian-worldview
url: Christian-worldview.html
title: Christian worldview - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christian-worldview-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Christian worldview is a perspective that interprets all of life and reality through the lens of biblical truth, shaping one's understanding of origins, purpose, morality, and ultimate destiny.


id: deism
url: deism.html
title: Deism - What is it? What do deists believe?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/deism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Deism teaches that a distant Creator made the universe but no longer intervenes in the world. God, however, is both transcendent and personally involved in the world and in our lives.


id: American-Revolution-Romans-13
url: American-Revolution-Romans-13.html
title: Did the American Revolution violate Romans 13?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/American-Revolution-Romans-13-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While Christians are instructed to be obedient to authorities, God also is strongly opposed to tyrannical oppression. The American Revolution was a response against Britain’s tyrannical rule.


id: God-helps-those-who-help-themselves
url: God-helps-those-who-help-themselves.html
title: Does God help those who help themselves?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-helps-those-who-help-themselves-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The phrase, "God helps those who help themselves," is not biblical and contradicts the gospel message of salvation by grace—though God still does call believers to obedient action.


id: God-blind-faith
url: God-blind-faith.html
title: Does God require blind faith?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-blind-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God does not expect or desire blind faith—faith that exists without evidence or reason. Instead, God has given us a solid foundation for belief by revealing Himself through creation, Scripture, and Jesus Christ. Faith in God is trusting in His character and promises based on the evidence He has provided.


id: demythologization
url: demythologization.html
title: Does the Bible need to be demythologized? What is meant by demythologization?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/demythologization-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Demythologization removes supernatural elements from the Bible, but this approach undermines the core truths of Christianity and should be rejected.


id: black-magic
url: black-magic.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about black magic?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/black-magic-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible unequivocally condemns black magic as an abomination that opens the door to deception and spiritual danger. Followers of Jesus are called to reject all dark practices and stand firmly in Christ’s power, clothed in spiritual armor and set apart as children of the light.


id: ethnocentrism
url: ethnocentrism.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about ethnocentrism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/ethnocentrism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible consistently rejects ethnocentrism by affirming that all people are equally made in God’s image and equally redeemed by Christ. Any attitude of ethnic superiority rebuilds walls Jesus died to tear down and stands in direct opposition to the gospel.


id: Voodoo-Bible
url: Voodoo-Bible.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about Voodoo? How should Christians view Voodoo?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Voodoo-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn't call out Voodoo specifically, but it condemns practices associated with it, such as spirit worship and sorcery.


id: Bible-communism
url: Bible-communism.html
title: Does the Bible support communism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Bible-communism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not support communism. Scripture commands generosity and care for the poor, but assumes private ownership and voluntary giving rather than a centralized system of wealth redistribution.


id: Bible-time-travel
url: Bible-time-travel.html
title: Does the Bible talk about the possibility of time travel?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Bible-time-travel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Despite mankind’s fascination with time travel, it doesn’t seem to be an important topic in Scripture. The possibility of time travel should point us to God, who created time.


id: dualism
url: dualism.html
title: Dualism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/dualism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Dualism claims the universe is a tug-of-war between equal forces of good and evil. The Bible flatly rejects this since God alone is sovereign and evil is not a rival power.


id: faith-vs-science
url: faith-vs-science.html
title: Faith vs. science. Is there a contradiction between faith in God and science?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/faith-vs-science-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Science is not contrary to faith. Science has limitations. Faith is trust in the face of uncertainty, not an explanation of the intricacies of life.


id: fideism
url: fideism.html
title: Fideism - What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/fideism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Fideism is the belief that religious truths, such as the existence of God, cannot be proven and must be accepted solely on faith. While biblical faith involves trust in God, fideism as an approach to defending faith is incomplete, as Scripture encourages reason and evidence to justify belief.


id: psychology-biblical-counseling
url: psychology-biblical-counseling.html
title: How do psychology and biblical counseling work together?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/psychology-biblical-counseling-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Secular psychology focuses on the natural world—brain synapses and chemicals—reducing problems to the physical world without getting to the heart of issues: sin. Biblical counseling relies on the sufficiency of Scripture to address spiritual and emotional issues, emphasizing God’s Word as the ultimate authority.


id: laws-of-thermodynamics
url: laws-of-thermodynamics.html
title: How do the laws of thermodynamics provide evidence for creationism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/laws-of-thermodynamics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Thermodynamics and the Bible agree that the universe had a beginning and that it is now running down. Bible verses about creation and the decaying universe demonstrate the first and second laws of thermodynamics.


id: Bible-fairy-tale
url: Bible-fairy-tale.html
title: How do we know the Bible is not just a fairy tale?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Bible-fairy-tale-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible isn’t a fairy tale—it’s a historically grounded, divinely inspired guide that transforms lives. Unlike fictional stories, the Bible contains verified events, eyewitness accounts, and fulfilled prophecy that point to the truth of who God is.


id: cultural-relativism
url: cultural-relativism.html
title: How does cultural relativism influence society?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/cultural-relativism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Cultural relativism, while useful in anthropology, poses challenges to Christian ethics by potentially conflicting with absolute moral standards set by God.


id: normative-ethics
url: normative-ethics.html
title: How does normative ethics develop a framework for defining right and wrong?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/normative-ethics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Normative ethics is one of three branches of the philosophy of ethics, which develops frameworks for judging right and wrong. Christian ethics aligns with biblical principles, emphasizing God-given truth as the ultimate moral authority.


id: situational-ethics
url: situational-ethics.html
title: How does situational ethics define morality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/situational-ethics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Situational ethics claims that right and wrong depend on context and outcomes, but Scripture teaches that moral truth is grounded in God's unchanging character and Word.


id: virtue-ethics
url: virtue-ethics.html
title: How does virtue ethics define morality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/virtue-ethics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Virtue ethics defines morality based on the character of the person, emphasizing that virtuous traits lead to ethical actions. While emphasizing character formation, we must acknowledge our fallen nature and the need for Scripture for moral guidance.


id: Christianity-unique
url: Christianity-unique.html
title: How is Christianity Unique?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christianity-unique-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Two truths that make Christianity unique are God's grace and the literal resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. A person is saved, not by their own works, but by God's grace through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ.


id: divine-command-theory
url: divine-command-theory.html
title: How is the divine command theory related to ethics and morality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/divine-command-theory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Divine Command Theory says right and wrong are defined by God’s commands, but misses that it is grounded in God’s unchanging character. Obedience isn’t just about following rules—it’s an expression of love, trust, and submission to who God is.


id: carbon-dating
url: carbon-dating.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/carbon-dating-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  How reliable is carbon dating? Is radiocarbon dating a good method to use to determine the age of things?

tldr:
  When correctly applied, radiocarbon dating can give a reliable indicator of the age of organic matter. Thanks to Carbon-14 dating, Christians can have increased confidence that the Bible has historical credibility.


id: socialism-Christian
url: socialism-Christian.html
title: How should a Christian view socialism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/socialism-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While socialism claims to address poverty and inequality, its compulsory redistribution of wealth and collective ownership conflicts with biblical principles of voluntary giving, personal responsibility, and the understanding that true human flourishing comes through Christ, not economic systems.


id: cancel-culture
url: cancel-culture.html
title: How should Christians view cancel culture?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/cancel-culture-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should resist cancel culture by embracing the biblical principles of humility, reason, and redemption, while still standing firm for truth and righteousness.


id: ideological-criticism
url: ideological-criticism.html
title: Ideological criticism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/ideological-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ideological criticism examines how language shapes understanding and audience response. When applied to the Bible, it reveals how biblical authors used culturally significant concepts to communicate eternal truths effectively.


id: individualism-vs-collectivism
url: individualism-vs-collectivism.html
title: Individualism vs. collectivism—what does the Bible say?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/individualism-vs-collectivism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible upholds both individualism and collectivism, emphasizing a God-centered approach that balances personal responsibility with community service.


id: irreducible-complexity
url: irreducible-complexity.html
title: Irreducible complexity — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/irreducible-complexity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Irreducible complexity argues that some biological systems are so intricate that they could not have evolved gradually through natural selection. These systems require all their parts to function at once, challenging evolutionary models. While not definitive proof of creation, irreducible complexity highlights the plausibility of intelligent design.


id: 90-minutes-in-heaven
url: 90-minutes-in-heaven.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/90-minutes-in-heaven-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Is 90 Minutes in Heaven biblically based? Is Heaven is for Real biblically accurate? What about 23 Minutes in Hell?

tldr:
  Accounts of near-death visits to heaven or hell should be approached with caution, as the Bible records no verified accounts of someone dying and returning with detailed afterlife experiences. These stories must be tested against Scripture, remembering that visions of heaven in the Bible were rare, sacred, and given for God’s purposes alone.


id: God-virus
url: God-virus.html
title: Is belief in God a virus?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-virus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Some atheists liken religion to a "virus," viewing belief in God as harmful and manipulative, but this perspective lacks scientific and logical support, often serving as a justification for rejecting God. Christianity offers a compelling counter to such claims.


id: directed-panspermia
url: directed-panspermia.html
title: Is directed panspermia a viable theory for the origin of life?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/directed-panspermia-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There is no supporting evidence for directed panspermia—the theory that life began someplace else and was intentionally seeded on Earth. This speculative theory contradicts the creation of life by God.


id: flying-spaghetti-monsterism
url: flying-spaghetti-monsterism.html
title: Is Intelligent Design any different from belief in a Flying Spaghetti Monster?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/flying-spaghetti-monsterism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Intelligent Design (ID) theory differs from the Flying Spaghetti Monster, as it's based on scientific observations of complexity in nature, not satirical religious claims.


id: feminism-Christian-feminist
url: feminism-Christian-feminist.html
title: Is it possible to be a Christian feminist? Is feminism against the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/feminism-Christian-feminist-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Feminism in the modern sense is not biblical. Early feminist goals often aligned with biblical principles, such as protecting women and promoting justice, but later developments introduced ideas and practices that conflict with Scripture. God values all men and women and created them both in His image, which is what we must uphold instead of valuing one gender over the other.


id: punctuated-equilibrium
url: punctuated-equilibrium.html
title: Is punctuated equilibrium compatible with the Bible? What is the theory of punctuated equilibrium?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/punctuated-equilibrium-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To explain gaps in the fossil record, the theory of punctuated equilibrium was developed to describe how species change over time. equilibrium is not compatible with the Bible because it contradicts creation as described in Genesis 1.


id: religion-opium-masses
url: religion-opium-masses.html
title: Is religion opium for the masses?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/religion-opium-masses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While some claim religion is an emotional crutch, true Christianity offers a transformative relationship with God based on historical and spiritual truth, not mere escapism.


id: multiverse-theory
url: multiverse-theory.html
title: Is the multiverse theory plausible? What is the multiverse?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/multiverse-theory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The multiverse theory suggests the existence of many universes beyond our own. The multiverse theory remains speculative, is unsupported by evidence, and poses no serious challenge to the Christian worldview.


id: tangible-kingdom-movement
url: tangible-kingdom-movement.html
title: Is the Tangible Kingdom Movement biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/tangible-kingdom-movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Tangible Kingdom Movement emphasizes living out Christianity through service and acceptance, but it may downplay the importance of doctrine and clear gospel presentation.


id: theophostic-counseling
url: theophostic-counseling.html
title: Is Theophostic counseling / Transformation Prayer Ministry biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/theophostic-counseling-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theophostic counseling, now known as Transformation Prayer Ministry, aims to reveal God's truth to address emotional pain. While it claims biblical foundations, it requires careful evaluation against Scripture.


id: difference-religion-spirituality
url: difference-religion-spirituality.html
title: Is there a difference between religion and spirituality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/difference-religion-spirituality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Religion and spirituality are different; although the world uses these terms in ways that do not reflect true faith. True religion and spirituality involves surrendering to God and living for Him.


id: laminin-cross
url: laminin-cross.html
title: Is there any meaning to laminin being in the shape of a cross? What is laminin?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/laminin-cross-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Laminin, a protein that helps hold biological structures together, has a shape vaguely resembling a cross. While some interpret this as a divine sign, such conclusions are speculative and detract from the clear evidence of God’s existence revealed through creation and the gospel.


id: God-hates-fags
url: God-hates-fags.html
title: Is there any truth to the "God hates fags" slogan?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-hates-fags-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The slogan "God hates fags" utterly misrepresents God's character and the Bible's message. God loves all people while calling them to repentance and faith in Christ.


id: Reptilian-conspiracy
url: Reptilian-conspiracy.html
title: Is there any validity to the Reptilian conspiracy? What is the Reptilian conspiracy?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Reptilian-conspiracy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not in any way support the Reptilian conspiracy theory and encourages believers to focus on godliness, rather than unfounded myths.


id: monotheism
url: monotheism.html
title: Is there proof for monotheism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/monotheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Monotheism is the belief in one true God, who is the Creator, Sustainer, and Judge of all creation. This belief is supported by biblical, historical, and philosophical arguments.


id: difference-magic-miracles
url: difference-magic-miracles.html
title: Is there really a difference between miracles and magic?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/difference-magic-miracles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible distinguishes miracles from magic by their source and effect. Magic relies on human control, deception, or occult power, whereas biblical miracles are acts of God that bring genuine change and serve His purposes.


id: succubus
url: succubus.html
title: Is there such a thing as a succubus or an incubus? What is a succubus? What is an incubus?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/succubus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn't specifically mention succubi or incubi—plural for succubus and incubus—but it warns against demonic influences and encourages trust in God's protection.


id: ex-Christian
url: ex-Christian.html
title: Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/ex-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are no true “ex-Christians” because anyone genuinely saved in Christ has a permanent, eternal new identity that cannot be undone. People who appear to walk away from faith were never truly born again, since salvation transforms the heart, provides us with the Holy Spirit, and secures us in God’s hands.


id: Illuminati-conspiracy
url: Illuminati-conspiracy.html
title: Is there validity to the Illuminati conspiracy? What is the Illuminati conspiracy?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Illuminati-conspiracy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Illuminati conspiracy posits that a secret society of global elites controls or seeks to control world events. Christians are called to focus on God’s truth, rather than entertain unfounded conspiracies like the Illuminati conspiracy, trusting in His sovereignty over world events.


id: universalism
url: universalism.html
title: Is universalism, the concept of universal salvation, biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/universalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Universalism, the belief that all people will be saved, contradicts biblical teaching about salvation through faith in Christ alone and the reality of eternal judgment.


id: JEDP-Theory
url: JEDP-Theory.html
title: JEDP Theory — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/JEDP-Theory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The JEDP theory claims the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) was written by multiple authors after Moses, rather than by Moses himself. However, historical and biblical evidence strongly supports Mosaic authorship, rendering the JEDP theory speculative and unnecessary.


id: kinism
url: kinism.html
title: Kinism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/kinism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Kinism is a belief that racial segregation is ordained by God, but this idea contradicts Scripture. The Bible teaches unity in Christ, not division based on race, and promotes fellowship among believers of all nations.


id: monism
url: monism.html
title: Monism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/monism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Monism is the idea that all reality can be explained by one substance or single reality. It contrasts with the Bible’s teaching, which distinguishes God from His creation.


id: monophysitism
url: monophysitism.html
title: Monophysitism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/monophysitism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Monophysitism is the belief that Jesus had only one nature, a mixture of both human and divine. This view was rejected as heretical. Jesus has two distinct natures—human and divine.


id: monothelitism
url: monothelitism.html
title: Monothelitism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/monothelitism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Monothelitism is the belief that Jesus has two natures—human and divine—but only one will. This view was condemned by the Church, which affirmed that Jesus has both a human will and a divine will.


id: montanism
url: montanism.html
title: Montanism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/montanism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Montanism was a second-century Christian movement known for its prophetic claims, which were eventually rejected by the broader church due to concerns about false prophecies and unorthodox practices.


id: mythicism
url: mythicism.html
title: Mythicism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/mythicism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mythicism is the belief that Jesus Christ never existed—a view rejected by nearly all scholars, including secular and anti-religious experts.


id: noetic-science
url: noetic-science.html
title: Noetic science – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/noetic-science-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Noetic science attempts to study subjective experiences and consciousness scientifically, but it often strays into pseudoscience and conflicts with biblical teachings.


id: nouthetic-counseling
url: nouthetic-counseling.html
title: Nouthetic counseling — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/nouthetic-counseling-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nouthetic counseling is a Bible-based, Christ-centered approach to counseling, focused on applying Scripture to life’s problems. Rooted in the Greek word noutheteo (admonish), it emphasizes biblical instruction, the power of the Holy Spirit, and spiritual growth through obedience to God’s Word.


id: panentheism
url: panentheism.html
title: Panentheism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/panentheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Panentheism teaches that God is greater than the universe, but the universe exists within God. This contradicts biblical teachings about God's nature and His relationship to creation.


id: pantheism
url: pantheism.html
title: Pantheism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/pantheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pantheism is the belief that everything is God and God is everything, which contradicts biblical teaching about God's distinct nature as Creator.


id: religiosity
url: religiosity.html
title: Religiosity — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/religiosity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Religiosity replaces a genuine relationship with God with external religious activities and rules, contrasting with true Christian faith that flows from a transformed heart.


id: religious-pluralism
url: religious-pluralism.html
title: Religious pluralism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/religious-pluralism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Religious pluralism holds that multiple religions provide valid paths to God, which contradicts the Bible's teaching of salvation exclusively through Jesus Christ.


id: remote-viewing
url: remote-viewing.html
title: Remote viewing — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/remote-viewing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Remote viewing claims to allow people to see distant or hidden objects through psychic abilities, but Scripture warns against seeking supernatural knowledge outside of God's revealed truth.


id: psychologist-psychiatrist
url: psychologist-psychiatrist.html
title: Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/psychologist-psychiatrist-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians can absolutely seek help from psychologists or psychiatrists, but we must remember that professional advice alone can’t fix every struggle. True healing and understanding comes from God alone.


id: conspiracy-theories
url: conspiracy-theories.html
title: Should Christians care about conspiracy theories?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/conspiracy-theories-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Conspiracies abound in a world of half-truths and hidden agendas. Christians are called to live in the light of God’s Word, not the shadows of rumor or speculation found in conspiracy theories.


id: subjectivism
url: subjectivism.html
title: Subjectivism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/subjectivism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Subjectivism is a philosophical view that reality depends on individual perception. This stance conflicts with biblical teachings, which affirm objective truth and a reality independent of human perception.


id: superstitions
url: superstitions.html
title: Superstitions – What does the Bible say?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/superstitions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible rejects superstitions, encouraging trust in God, rather than mystical beliefs or practices.


id: Black-Hebrews-Israelites
url: Black-Hebrews-Israelites.html
title: The Black Hebrews / Black Israelites – Who are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Black-Hebrews-Israelites-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t focus on race but on our identity as God’s children, warning us to reject false teachings that distort Christ or divide His people. Groups claiming Black Hebrew or Israelite heritage are judged not by ancestry but by whether they embrace Jesus as Savior, since salvation comes through Him alone.


id: Darwinism-definition
url: Darwinism-definition.html
title: The definition of Darwinism – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Darwinism-definition-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Darwinism states that species adapt their biology solely in response to their environment, but Scripture states that God controls the design of His creatures.


id: demiurge
url: demiurge.html
title: The Demiurge – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/demiurge-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Demiurge is the concept of a lesser creator god, contradicting the Bible's teaching of one supreme God who created all things.


id: documentary-hypothesis
url: documentary-hypothesis.html
title: The documentary hypothesis – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/documentary-hypothesis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The documentary hypothesis claims that the Torah was compiled from multiple later sources rather than written by Moses. The theory has continually shifted and is losing support even among secular scholars.


id: ends-justify-means
url: ends-justify-means.html
title: The ends justify the means — Is this biblical? Do the ends justify the means?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/ends-justify-means-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “The ends justify the means” is nowhere supported in Scripture and is not how we should live. Believers should have uncompromising, biblical character that reflects Christ in all contexts, situations, and personal decisions.


id: Focolare-Movement
url: Focolare-Movement.html
title: The Focolare Movement – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Focolare-Movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Focolare Movement seeks global unity and peace through ecumenical efforts. While its goals are admirable, the movement lacks a biblical foundation, promoting unity apart from salvation through Jesus Christ, which is the only true source of eternal peace.


id: G12-vision
url: G12-vision.html
title: The G12 vision/ movement – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/G12-vision-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The G12 vision emphasizes small groups of twelve to evangelize, disciple, and multiply church members. While the structure is an innovative outreach model, concerns arise due to its associations with the New Apostolic Reformation, prosperity gospel teachings, and excessive emphasis on the number twelve.


id: Gathering-of-Christ-Church
url: Gathering-of-Christ-Church.html
title: The Gathering of Christ Church – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Gathering-of-Christ-Church-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gathering of Christ Church claims to represent true biblical teaching, focusing on the "12 Lost Tribes of Israel" and denouncing paganism. However, its doctrines rely heavily on extra-biblical sources and unorthodox interpretations, including claims about God’s name and the identity of Israel’s tribes. The teachings of The Gathering of Christ Church diverge significantly from biblical Christianity and should be avoided.


id: God-particle
url: God-particle.html
title: The God particle – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-particle-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Higgs boson is often referred to as the “God particle” by the media. It is an important discovery in particle physics, but it does not have any direct implications for the Bible or faith.


id: Jesus-Seminar
url: Jesus-Seminar.html
title: The Jesus Seminar — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Jesus-Seminar-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Jesus Seminar sought to determine the historical authenticity of Jesus’s sayings and deeds using a voting system and concluded that only a fraction of His recorded words and actions were genuine. The Seminar’s methods and conclusions have been widely criticized for their biased interpretative approach; the Bible warns against false teachers who distort the truth to fit their own agendas.


id: Key-of-Solomon
url: Key-of-Solomon.html
title: The Key of Solomon — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Key-of-Solomon-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Key of Solomon is a medieval book of black magic falsely attributed to King Solomon. Though the Key of Solomon references Judeo-Christian themes, it is unbiblical and has no spiritual authority. True wisdom and spiritual understanding are found in God’s Word.


id: New-Thought-Movement
url: New-Thought-Movement.html
title: The New Thought Movement — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/New-Thought-Movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The New Thought movement promotes the idea that humans can create their own reality through positive thinking, a belief that contradicts biblical teachings about God’s sovereignty and humanity’s dependence on Him for transformation and healing.


id: Satanic-bible
url: Satanic-bible.html
title: The Satanic bible — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Satanic-bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Satanic Bible promotes self-worship and denies biblical truth by teaching that humans are their own gods, sin is natural, and there is no afterlife.


id: Shriners
url: Shriners.html
title: The Shriners – Who are they?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Shriners-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Shriners are a fraternal organization, connected to Freemasonry and known for their charitable work, but with beliefs incompatible with Christianity.


id: transhumanism
url: transhumanism.html
title: Transhumanism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/transhumanism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Transhumanism seeks to enhance human capabilities through technology. Transhumanism challenges Christians to articulate a biblical view of human dignity, the limits of technology, and the ultimate source of human flourishing.


id: unitarian-universalism
url: unitarian-universalism.html
title: Unitarian Universalism — What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/unitarian-universalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Unitarian Universalism combines the rejection of the Trinity with the belief in universal salvation, emphasizing individual spiritual journeys over absolute truth claims.


id: global-flood
url: global-flood.html
title: Was the Noahic flood global?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/global-flood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible explicitly describes the Genesis flood as a global event, affecting all life on earth outside of Noah’s ark. Myths from diverse cultures worldwide corroborate the Bible’s narrative, and geological evidence supports the account of a catastrophic global flood.


id: Yahweh-Edomite-Canaanite-God
url: Yahweh-Edomite-Canaanite-God.html
title: Was Yahweh originally an Edomite or Canaanite God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Yahweh-Edomite-Canaanite-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While some claim Yahweh originated as an Edomite or Canaanite deity, Scripture reveals Him as the one true God, who has revealed Himself throughout history under various names to different peoples.


id: BioLogos
url: BioLogos.html
title: What are the beliefs and goals of BioLogos?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/BioLogos-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  BioLogos is fundamentally Christian in their views on Christ and salvation; they openly express a belief in God-controlled evolution which some Christians find controversial.


id: BC-AD
url: BC-AD.html
title: What do BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.) stand for?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/BC-AD-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  BC means “Before Christ,” and AD means “in the year of our Lord,” marking time around the coming of Jesus. Dionysius introduced AD to create a Christian calendar of observances, which later spread into everyday use in the West, followed by BC to refer to dates before Jesus.


id: Freemasonry-Free-Masons
url: Freemasonry-Free-Masons.html
title: What do Free Masons believe? What is Freemasonry?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Freemasonry-Free-Masons-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that promotes belief in a supreme being, but its teachings conflict with core Christian doctrines, making it incompatible with biblical Christianity.


id: Gypsy-Gypsies
url: Gypsy-Gypsies.html
title: What do Gypsies believe? What is a Gypsy?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Gypsy-Gypsies-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Gypsies (i.e. Romani people) have diverse religious beliefs that often blend Christianity with traditional superstitions.


id: ietsism
url: ietsism.html
title: What does Ietsism teach? What is a biblical view of Ietsism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/ietsism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ietsism is the belief in an undefined spiritual reality or deity. It contrasts sharply with Christianity, which calls for faith in the specific and knowable God revealed in Scripture, with salvation found exclusively through Jesus Christ.


id: metaethics
url: metaethics.html
title: What does metaethics study?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/metaethics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Metaethics studies the nature, origins, and meaning of morality. Rather than defining specific moral rules or frameworks, it examines questions about the reality of moral values, the language used to express them, and their ultimate source. Scripture grounds morality in God’s eternal truth, providing clarity within the philosophical complexity of metaethics.


id: moral-absolutism
url: moral-absolutism.html
title: What does moral absolutism say about ethics and morality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/moral-absolutism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Moral absolutism asserts that certain moral principles are universally true, regardless of context or consequences. While the Bible supports some aspects of moral absolutism, it ultimately points to God's unchanging character as the foundation for morality.


id: moral-relativism
url: moral-relativism.html
title: What does moral relativism say about ethics and morality?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/moral-relativism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Moral relativism asserts that there are no universal moral truths, but the Bible teaches that God's unchanging character provides an absolute foundation for morality.


id: natural-law
url: natural-law.html
title: What does natural law teach?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/natural-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Natural law is the universal sense of right and wrong that all humanity has. While the Bible upholds this truth, it shows that only God's revelation can fully explain the brokenness of humanity and provide the solution in Jesus Christ.


id: Restored-Church-of-God
url: Restored-Church-of-God.html
title: What does the Restored Church of God believe? Is the Restored Church of God a cult?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Restored-Church-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Restored Church of God deviates from biblical Christianity through its emphasis on Old Testament Law, rejection of core Christian doctrines, and claims of exclusive salvation through their organization.


id: sacred-name-movement
url: sacred-name-movement.html
title: What does the Sacred Name Movement teach?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/sacred-name-movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Sacred Name Movement teaches that believers must use specific Hebrew names for God and Jesus and follow Old Testament Law, but Scripture shows that God accepts worship in all languages through faith in Christ.


id: eclecticism
url: eclecticism.html
title: What is a biblical view of eclecticism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/eclecticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Eclectic spirituality is a highly individualized spiritual belief system composed of selected elements drawn from various doctrines, philosophies, and traditions. Its smorgasbord approach prioritizes personal experience and is unbiblical.


id: Bible-sorcery
url: Bible-sorcery.html
title: What is a biblical view of sorcery?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Bible-sorcery-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sorcery is a dangerous, demonic practice that the Bible condemns, offering no true power or wisdom. True guidance and insight come only from God, not spells, charms, or the occult.


id: what-is-a-chakra
url: what-is-a-chakra.html
title: What is a chakra?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-a-chakra-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Chakras are energy points in Eastern religions, but they are not compatible with biblical Christianity.


id: auras-Christian
url: auras-Christian.html
title: What is a Christian view of auras?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/auras-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The idea of auras is rooted in occult practices and has no support in Scripture, making it incompatible with a Christian worldview. Instead of seeking mystical energy fields, Christians are called to walk in the true light of God, reflecting His truth and love.


id: genetic-engineering
url: genetic-engineering.html
title: What is a Christian view of genetic engineering?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/genetic-engineering-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Genetic engineering, including the modification of food, animals, and humans, raises ethical and spiritual questions. While the Bible doesn’t directly address this issue, it provides principles to guide Christians, emphasizing stewardship of creation, humility, and caution against overstepping God’s design.


id: genetic-fallacy
url: genetic-fallacy.html
title: What is a genetic fallacy?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/genetic-fallacy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A genetic fallacy occurs when someone dismisses or validates a claim solely based on its origin, rather than evaluating its truth. This logical error diverts attention from the actual argument, undermining constructive dialogue. The truth of a belief must be evaluated independently of how or why someone came to hold it.


id: what-is-a-seance
url: what-is-a-seance.html
title: What is a séance?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-a-seance-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A séance is an attempt to contact the dead, which the Bible explicitly forbids and warns against. Instead of contacting the dead, we are to pursue contact with Christ, who is alive forevermore.


id: what-is-a-theist
url: what-is-a-theist.html
title: What is a theist?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-a-theist-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theism is the belief in the existence of one or more gods. The Bible affirms monotheism, specifically the belief in a single triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.


id: absolute-truth
url: absolute-truth.html
title: What is absolute truth? Does absolute truth really exist?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/absolute-truth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Absolute truth exists. In fact, Jesus Christ is the embodiment of truth. Recognizing this shapes all other aspects of life.


id: what-is-agnosticism
url: what-is-agnosticism.html
title: What is Agnosticism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-agnosticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Agnosticism is the belief that God's existence is unknown or unknowable. The Bible, however, affirms that God has made Himself known through creation, Scripture, and ultimately, through Jesus Christ.


id: what-is-an-omen
url: what-is-an-omen.html
title: What is an omen?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-an-omen-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  An omen is a sign from the natural world that some believe delivers a message of some sort, typically telling of coming good or evil events. Scripture warns against seeking omens, encouraging us to trust in God's guidance instead.


id: what-is-atheism
url: what-is-atheism.html
title: What is atheism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-atheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Atheism, as opposed to theism and agnosticism, is the belief that God does not exist. Atheists deny God's existence, whereas Christians believe God has revealed Himself in many ways, including creation and Scripture.


id: cultural-translation
url: cultural-translation.html
title: What is cultural translation?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/cultural-translation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Cultural translation makes the timeless truth of Scripture understandable for modern readers without changing its meaning. Bridging ancient contexts to today’s culture helps believers communicate God’s Word more clearly while staying faithful to His message.


id: what-is-a-druid
url: what-is-a-druid.html
title: What is druidism? What is a druid?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-a-druid-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Druidism is an ancient, pagan religion, incompatible with biblical Christianity due to its polytheistic and nature worship practices.


id: epistemology
url: epistemology.html
title: What is epistemology?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/epistemology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Secular epistemology is the branch of philosophy that examines the nature, origin, and limits of knowledge. Biblical epistemology is the study of knowledge from a biblical perspective, focusing on how humans can know truth and the foundation for that knowledge within the framework of Scripture.


id: escapism
url: escapism.html
title: What is escapism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/escapism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Escapism is the attempt to avoid unpleasant realities through distraction, which can be harmful if excessive but may also provide necessary mental breaks when balanced.


id: existentialism
url: existentialism.html
title: What is existentialism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/existentialism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Secular existentialism is a philosophy emphasizing individual freedom, responsibility, and subjectivity in creating one's own meaning and purpose in a world that seemingly lacks inherent meaning.


id: what-is-naturalism
url: what-is-naturalism.html
title: What is Naturalism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-naturalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Naturalism is the belief that everything can be explained by natural causes, with no supernatural influence. The Bible contradicts this viewpoint by affirming the existence of God, the spiritual realm, and the human soul.


id: what-is-nibiru
url: what-is-nibiru.html
title: What is Nibiru?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/what-is-nibiru-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nibiru is a mythical planetary object, not mentioned in the Bible nor supported by science, that some say will cause cataclysmic destruction in Earth's future.


id: nominalism
url: nominalism.html
title: What is Nominalism? What is a Christian view of nominalism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/nominalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nominalism holds that abstract objects, universals, essences, and so forth do not exist except as names or linguistic conventions. Nominalism is best understood as the antithesis of realism. The Bible does not directly address the question of realism/anti-realism, but we must formulate philosophical positions consistent with Scripture because natural and special revelation cannot ultimately conflict.


id: Christian-realism
url: Christian-realism.html
title: What is realism? What is a Christian view of realism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christian-realism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Realism posits the existence of universals or abstract objects, while Christianity affirms God as the ultimate reality and source of all truth.


id: string-theory
url: string-theory.html
title: What is string theory? Is string theory connected with belief in God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/string-theory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  String theory is a complex physics concept, proposing that fundamental particles are tiny vibrating strings in multiple dimensions. While some use string theory to illustrate God's nature, the Bible doesn't address string theory directly.


id: structuralism
url: structuralism.html
title: What is Structuralism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/structuralism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Structuralism views meaning as arising from the relationships between elements in a system, rather than from the elements themselves. While structuralism offers insights into language and culture, its application to biblical interpretation requires careful consideration.


id: 2012-Mayan-prophecy
url: 2012-Mayan-prophecy.html
title: What is the 2012 Mayan prophecy?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/2012-Mayan-prophecy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The 2012 Mayan prophecy is a misinterpretation of the Mayan calendar, not a prediction of the world's end. Christians are called to live faithfully in the present, rather than speculating about dates of the world’s end.


id: ghosts-hauntings
url: ghosts-hauntings.html
title: What is the biblical view of ghosts and hauntings?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/ghosts-hauntings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not support the existence of ghosts as wandering spirits of the dead, attributing supernatural phenomena to angelic or demonic activity instead.


id: white-privilege
url: white-privilege.html
title: What is the biblical view of white privilege?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/white-privilege-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While the Bible does not specifically address "white privilege," it does teach that all people are equal in God's eyes and encourages believers to treat everyone with love and justice, regardless of ethnicity or social status.


id: review-of-the-chosen
url: review-of-the-chosen.html
title: What is The Chosen and is it biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/review-of-the-chosen-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The Chosen is an award-winning series that dramatizes the life of Jesus, adding plausible historical and cultural details not found in the Bible. While The Chosen doesn’t contradict Scripture, Christians are divided on whether using creative license in retelling biblical events is appropriate.


id: Christian-stem-cell-research
url: Christian-stem-cell-research.html
title: What is the Christian view of stem cell research?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christian-stem-cell-research-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Stem cells in and of themselves are not wrong to use, but taking them by destroying living embryos is murder.


id: lucifers-flood
url: lucifers-flood.html
title: What is the concept of Lucifer's flood? Is the idea of a Luciferian flood biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/lucifers-flood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The concept of Lucifer’s flood, part of the gap theory, suggests a catastrophic event preceding the six-day creation. The Luciferian flood is speculative and lacks biblical support, conflicting with Scripture’s teachings on creation, sin, and death.


id: definition-idealism
url: definition-idealism.html
title: What is the definition of idealism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/definition-idealism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Idealism claims reality is shaped by the human mind, but the Bible teaches that reality exists because God created it—long before anyone perceived it. Truth isn’t generated by our thoughts; it’s grounded in the authority of God and His Word.


id: stoicism-definition
url: stoicism-definition.html
title: What is the definition of stoicism? What did the stoics believe?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/stoicism-definition-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Stoicism is a philosophy focused on living in harmony with the logos (universal reason), emphasizing virtue and rational thinking over emotional reactions. While we are not to trust our hearts, the Bible does not ask us to ignore our emotions.


id: gnostic-definition
url: gnostic-definition.html
title: What is the definition of the term Gnostic?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/gnostic-definition-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Gnostic is someone who adheres to Gnosticism, a belief system that emphasizes secret knowledge as the path to salvation, contrary to biblical teaching.


id: microevolution-macroevolution
url: microevolution-macroevolution.html
title: What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/microevolution-macroevolution-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Microevolution refers to small, observable changes within a species over a short period, and macroevolution theorizes large-scale changes over long periods, leading to the development of new species. Microevolution is supported by observable evidence, while macroevolution remains theoretical.


id: evil-eye
url: evil-eye.html
title: What is the evil eye? Is it real?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/evil-eye-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The evil eye is a superstitious belief; Christians are called to trust in God's protection, rather than fear such things.


id: hand-of-Hamsa
url: hand-of-Hamsa.html
title: What is the Hand of Hamsa?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/hand-of-Hamsa-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Hand of Hamsa is a popular Middle Eastern amulet with cultural significance, but it holds no supernatural power as some might claim.


id: missing-link
url: missing-link.html
title: What is the missing link, and has it been found?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/missing-link-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A "missing link" refers to a gap in the fossil record, where a transitional species between an animal and its evolutionary ancestor is expected but not found. Evolutionists use the “missing link” theory to explain gaps in the "tree of life," while creationists reject the need for such links, pointing to the biblical account of creation.


id: social-gospel
url: social-gospel.html
title: What is the social gospel?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/social-gospel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The social gospel movement prioritizes social reform over spiritual transformation, emphasizing good works while often neglecting the core message of salvation through Christ alone.


id: Zionism-Christian
url: Zionism-Christian.html
title: What is Zionism? What is Christian Zionism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Zionism-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Zionism supports the Jewish people's return to their ancestral homeland, while Christian Zionism specifically views this return through the lens of biblical prophecy and God's covenantal promises.


id: vampires
url: vampires.html
title: What should be the Christian response to vampires?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/vampires-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should evaluate vampire-related media based on biblical principles, not the mere fascination with vampires.


id: Christian-cloning
url: Christian-cloning.html
title: What should be the Christian view of cloning?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christian-cloning-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Human cloning, with its accompanying destruction of embryos, is inconsistent with the biblical view that life starts at conception and that human life has inherent value . The problem with cloning isn't the clone; it's the process and the motivation.


id: become-human
url: become-human.html
title: When does a life in the womb become a human being?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/become-human-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible and science agree that human life begins at the moment of fertilization—the moment when the father's DNA combines with the mother's DNA within the egg. Life is valuable from fertilization to final breath, so if we claim to follow God, then we must value life as He does, from the moment He created us.


id: God-September-11
url: God-September-11.html
title: Where was God on September 11, 2001?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/God-September-11-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although God allowed the events of 9/11, God was not absent. He worked through the courage of many to save lives and used the aftermath to draw people closer to Him.


id: Epicureanism-Epicurean
url: Epicureanism-Epicurean.html
title: Who were the Epicureans? What did the Epicureans believe?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Epicureanism-Epicurean-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Epicureans, followers of Epicurus, believed life’s goal is freedom from distress, viewing the gods as distant, the soul as mortal, and death as the end. The Bible, however, teaches that God is active, humanity is accountable, and true peace comes through reconciliation with Him, not avoidance of fear or pain.


id: Christians-arguing
url: Christians-arguing.html
title: Why are Christians always arguing?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Christians-arguing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians aren’t called to avoid disagreement but to pursue truth with love, humility, and clarity. Healthy, respectful discussion honors God—arguing driven by pride and emotion does not.


id: Friday-the-13th
url: Friday-the-13th.html
title: Why are people superstitious about Friday the 13th?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/Friday-the-13th-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th stems from cultural beliefs that the number thirteen and the day Friday are unlucky. Historical myths, religious associations, and popular media have amplified this superstition. However, Christians reject superstition, trusting in God’s sovereignty over all circumstances.


id: science-creationism
url: science-creationism.html
title: Why does science seem so against creationism?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/science-creationism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Science, as practiced by many today, is rooted in naturalism, which excludes supernatural acts like creation. The debate is not between science and creationism but rather between competing worldviews—one that denies miracles and one that acknowledges God as the Creator.


id: moon-light
url: moon-light.html
title: Why does the Bible call the moon a light?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/moon-light-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible calls the moon a "light" because it describes how things appear to us, not how they scientifically function.


id: biblical-worldview-Christians
url: biblical-worldview-Christians.html
title: Why don't all Christians have a consistently biblical worldview?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/biblical-worldview-Christians-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians may lack a consistently biblical worldview due to ignorance, selective obedience, deception, or difficulty in application, but Scripture study is key to improvement.


id: scientists-believe-God
url: scientists-believe-God.html
title: Why don't scientists believe in God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/scientists-believe-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although many scientists don’t believe in God, there are scientists who do. Unbelief for anyone, not just scientists, is ultimately a matter of the heart, not just intellect.


id: anti-Semitism
url: anti-Semitism.html
title: Why is there so much anti-Semitism in the world?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/anti-Semitism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The world has always hated the Jewish people because of their special place in God’s heart. The Jews have always been a part of God’s redemptive plan to bring salvation to the world.


id: aliens-Christian
url: aliens-Christian.html
title: Would proof that aliens exist impact the Christian faith?
category: Fall
subcategory: Worldview
image: images/featured/aliens-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mankind is made in the image of God, but Scripture says nothing about life on other planets; therefore, extraterrestrial life may or may not share in God’s redemptive plan. Proof that aliens exist would not impact the gospel.


id: Lord-of-the-Rings
url: Lord-of-the-Rings.html
title: Does The Lord of the Rings series have Christian themes?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Lord-of-the-Rings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Lord of the Rings is a wonderful series with wisdom and beauty in the characterizations and the writing. But the world Tolkien created was not meant to be a Christian world and should not be interpreted as such.


id: peace-sign
url: peace-sign.html
title: How did the peace sign originate?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/peace-sign-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The peace sign most likely started as a protest symbol against nuclear armament. While the sign is not a Christian symbol, Christians are called to be peacemakers in all times and situations.


id: illegal-immigration
url: illegal-immigration.html
title: How does God view illegal immigration?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/illegal-immigration-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scripture reveals God’s compassion for immigrants without rewriting modern immigration law. Christians are called to obey earthly authorities while remembering that true citizenship is in heaven.


id: Harry-Potter-Christian
url: Harry-Potter-Christian.html
title: How should a Christian view Harry Potter?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Harry-Potter-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Harry Potter can be enjoyed as a fantasy story about good versus evil, but its use of occult themes gives many Christians pause. Harry Potter does give a powerful picture of redemption, but we need to seek God for how we can honor Him with our entertainment choices.


id: Christian-refugees
url: Christian-refugees.html
title: How should a Christian view refugees?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Christian-refugees-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should view refugees as image-bearers of God who should be treated with dignity. Personal treatment of refugees is not synonymous with government policy toward them.


id: contemporary-Christian-music
url: contemporary-Christian-music.html
title: Is contemporary Christian music honoring to God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/contemporary-Christian-music-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Contemporary Christian music is a broad category of Christian music. Style doesn’t determine holiness—biblical lyrics, a focus on God, and a desire for genuine worship does.


id: pledge-of-allegiance
url: pledge-of-allegiance.html
title: Is it okay for a Christian to pledge of allegiance to the flag?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/pledge-of-allegiance-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians may pledge allegiance to a flag as a form of respect and a promise to be a good citizen. However, a believer’s primary allegiance should always be to God.


id: Paradise-Lost
url: Paradise-Lost.html
title: Is John Milton's Paradise Lost biblically accurate?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Paradise-Lost-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Paradise Lost fills in the Bible’s silences with poetic imagination, not new doctrine. Milton’s details are fictional, but his theology is in line with Scripture—so enjoy the poem, and trust the Bible for the truth.


id: divine-comedy-dantes-inferno
url: divine-comedy-dantes-inferno.html
title: Is the Divine Comedy/Dante's Inferno biblically accurate?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/divine-comedy-dantes-inferno-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Though creative, Dante's Divine Comedy is a work of fiction, not a source for accurate biblical theology. The Bible alone offers a clear way to know God and spend eternity with Him.


id: idle-hands-devils-workshop
url: idle-hands-devils-workshop.html
title: Is the saying 'idle hands are the Devil's workshop' biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/idle-hands-devils-workshop-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The saying “idle hands are the Devil’s workshop” isn’t in the Bible, but its principle is biblical—idleness can lead to sin while work is a God-given gift. Living with purpose, whether in work or rest, honors God and keeps us from temptation.


id: Jesus-Camp
url: Jesus-Camp.html
title: Jesus Camp – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Jesus-Camp-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus Camp is a 2006 documentary exposing the Pentecostal children’s camp “Kids on Fire,” where some biblical teaching was mixed with heavy emotionalism and unbiblical ideas. It serves as a cautionary reminder that even Christian programs must be evaluated by Scripture.


id: Jesus-Christ-Superstar
url: Jesus-Christ-Superstar.html
title: Jesus Christ Superstar - Is the rock opera biblical?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Jesus-Christ-Superstar-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus Christ Superstar contains theological problems and misrepresents Jesus and other Bible figures. The best source to learn about Jesus is God’s Word.


id: new-earth-Eckhart-Tolle-Oprah
url: new-earth-Eckhart-Tolle-Oprah.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/new-earth-Eckhart-Tolle-Oprah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  The "church of Oprah"—What is it? Is Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth consistent with biblical Christianity?

tldr:
  Oprah’s influence is huge, but there’s no actual “church of Oprah.” Eckhart Tolle’s book A New Earth, promoted by Oprah, blends New Age ideas that conflict with biblical Christianity.


id: National-Day-of-Prayer
url: National-Day-of-Prayer.html
title: The National Day of Prayer – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/National-Day-of-Prayer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The National Day of Prayer was established in the U.S. in 1952 and annually observed as a day for Americans to pray for their country and government. For Christians, the National Day of Prayer is a meaningful opportunity to pray sincerely and publicly to the one true God.


id: urantia-book
url: urantia-book.html
title: The Urantia Book – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/urantia-book-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Urantia Book claims to be spiritual revelation from celestial beings, revealing mysteries of God, the universe, history, Jesus, and humanity. However, the book is not compatible with biblical doctrine, nor is it authentic.


id: Jesus-papers
url: Jesus-papers.html
title: What are the Jesus Papers?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Jesus-papers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Jesus Papers is a 2006 book written by Michael Baigent, which argued that hidden documents revealed that Jesus did not die on the cross but lived for years after in marriage with Mary Magdalene in the South of France. The novel is based on unfounded conspiracy theories, not legitimate historical accounts.


id: The-Pilgrims-Progress
url: The-Pilgrims-Progress.html
title: What can we learn from The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/The-Pilgrims-Progress-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan and published in 1678 with Part Two published in 1684. Reading the Scriptures brought to life in Bunyan's fictional telling often helps readers grasp biblical truths in new ways.


id: illegal-aliens-immigrants
url: illegal-aliens-immigrants.html
title: What is a Christian response to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/illegal-aliens-immigrants-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should follow the laws of the land, while also showing the love of Christ to illegal immigrants.


id: Christian-negativity
url: Christian-negativity.html
title: What is a Christian response to the negativity rampant in society?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Christian-negativity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should expect life to involve struggles and troubles but should not succumb to negativity because of that. Christians have eternal hope in Christ through whom we are renewed and strengthened.


id: Red-Letter-Christians
url: Red-Letter-Christians.html
title: What is Red Letter Christians?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Red-Letter-Christians-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Red Letter Christians is an organization that purports to be apolitical but connects Jesus’ words, especially from the Sermon on the Mount, to political causes. Emphasizing one part of the Bible to the exclusion of others is problematic.


id: The-Bible-Project
url: The-Bible-Project.html
title: What is The Bible Project?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/The-Bible-Project-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible Project is a nonprofit animation studio that brings Scripture to life through creative, accessible videos and resources. The Bible Project helps people see the Bible as one unified story and makes study and understanding accessible for all.


id: The-Gospel-Coalition
url: The-Gospel-Coalition.html
title: What is The Gospel Coalition?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/The-Gospel-Coalition-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel Coalition (TGC) is a network of evangelical churches and pastors in the Reformed tradition who focus on preparing the next generation for gospel-centered ministry. While secondary theological debates exist, its core mission is uniting Christians around gospel-centered teaching and ministry.


id: scarlet-letter
url: scarlet-letter.html
title: What is the meaning of a scarlet letter?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/scarlet-letter-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nathaniel Hawthorne’s nineteenth century fictional novel The Scarlet Letter popularized the term “scarlet letter” as a symbol of shame for sin. Those who accept Christ as Savior, though, have been released from the shame of sin and can walk in newness of life with Christ.


id: Jesus-freak
url: Jesus-freak.html
title: Who were the Jesus freaks? What was the Jesus Movement?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/Jesus-freak-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “Jesus freaks” were passionate believers of the 1960s–70s Jesus Movement who found true meaning in Christ amid countercultural disillusionment. Their bold, joy-filled faith sparked a revival that reshaped worship, evangelism, and modern American Christianity.


id: televangelist-scandals
url: televangelist-scandals.html
title: Why do televangelist scandals seem commonplace?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/televangelist-scandals-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Televangelist scandals seem common because human sinfulness affects everyone, even those in ministry, and the public spotlight magnifies their failures. While some exploit their platform for greed or pride, the real issue isn’t televangelism itself—it’s the heart.


id: God-bless-you-sneeze
url: God-bless-you-sneeze.html
title: Why do we say 'God bless you' in response to a sneeze?
category: Fall
subcategory: Culture
image: images/featured/God-bless-you-sneeze-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Saying “God bless you” after a sneeze likely began as a superstition to protect someone’s health, but it’s perfectly fine for Christians to use it today as a sincere expression of care. The Bible encourages blessing others in God’s name, so saying “God bless you” with meaning honors God rather than trivializes Him.


id: Bible-errors
url: Bible-errors.html
title: Are there errors in the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-errors-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible, written over 1,500 years by 40 authors, remains remarkably accurate without change to its core message. Far from containing true errors, the Bible proves trustworthy, unified, and divinely inspired—standing as God’s enduring Word of truth.


id: God-rock-heavy-lift
url: God-rock-heavy-lift.html
title: Can God make a rock so heavy He cannot lift it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-rock-heavy-lift-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s omnipotence doesn’t mean He can do the logically impossible; He can do all things that are consistent with His perfect nature. The “rock so heavy He cannot lift” paradox is a misunderstanding—God’s power is limitless, but it cannot contradict His own nature or logic.


id: biblical-prophecy
url: biblical-prophecy.html
title: Can we trust biblical prophecy? Does biblical prophecy really predict the future?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/biblical-prophecy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblical prophecy can be trusted because it comes from God and has been fulfilled with incredible accuracy in the past. Biblical prophecy calls us to trust in the God who rules over history, keeps His promises, and will bring His future plans to completion.


id: classical-apologetics
url: classical-apologetics.html
title: Classical apologetics – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/classical-apologetics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Classical apologetics provides rational reasons for the truth claims of Christianity. Classical apologetics first demonstrates that belief in God is reasonable and then establishes that Christian truth claims are also reasonable to believe.


id: NT-authors-inspired
url: NT-authors-inspired.html
title: Did the authors of the New Testament view their writing as inspired Scripture?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/NT-authors-inspired-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Yes, the authors of the New Testament viewed their writings as inspired Scripture, divinely influenced by God. Paul and Peter, among others, recognized their messages as God's commands, affirming their writings as part of sacred Scripture.


id: Bible-myths-legends
url: Bible-myths-legends.html
title: Did the Bible copy other religious myths, legends, and traditions?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-myths-legends-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is God’s unique revelation, not copied from other religious myths or traditions—similarities arise from shared historical events, not from borrowing. The Bible’s distinct theological truths and fulfilled prophecies set it apart as divine truth, confirmed by history and Scripture.


id: Jesus-birth
url: Jesus-birth.html
title: Do the narratives of Jesus' birth contradict each other?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Jesus-birth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The narratives of Jesus' birth found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have differences, but they are not contradictory. The narratives of Jesus’ birth are complementary accounts that provide different perspectives on the same events.


id: near-death-experiences
url: near-death-experiences.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about near-death experiences?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/near-death-experiences-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not mention near-death experiences but records instances where people truly died and were restored to life. Any claims of NDEs today should be evaluated by Scripture.


id: evidential-apologetics
url: evidential-apologetics.html
title: Evidential apologetics – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/evidential-apologetics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christianity is an evidence-based faith. Evidential apologetics presents biblical miracles, especially the resurrection of Christ, as evidence for God and the Bible.


id: God-hates-shrimp
url: God-hates-shrimp.html
title: God hates shrimp – Is this an accurate statement?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-hates-shrimp-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God does not hate shrimp—Old Testament dietary laws were ceremonial, not moral, and are fulfilled in Christ; homosexuality, however, is called a sin both in the Old and New Testaments. Christians are called to uphold God’s moral standards while showing love and grace to all.


id: Bible-corrupted
url: Bible-corrupted.html
title: Has the Bible been corrupted, changed, or tampered with?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-corrupted-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible we read today is remarkably faithful to the original manuscripts, with 99% accuracy confirmed by historical evidence and discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Minor differences exist but don’t affect core Christian doctrines, proving that the Bible has not been corrupted or tampered with over time.


id: Christians-corrupted-Bible
url: Christians-corrupted-Bible.html
title: Have Christians corrupted the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Christians-corrupted-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Despite the claims, there is no evidence that Christians have corrupted the Bible. The textual evidence supports the authenticity and integrity of the Bible's message.


id: God-allow-Holocaust
url: God-allow-Holocaust.html
title: How could God allow something like the Holocaust? Why did God allow the Holocaust?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-allow-Holocaust-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Atrocities such as the Holocaust are the result of sinful choices made by sinful men in rebellion against a holy God. Rebellion stems from pride and a desire to be one's own master, rejecting God's rightful rule.


id: Jesus-alone
url: Jesus-alone.html
title: How did the things Jesus did and said when alone get recorded in the Gospels?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Jesus-alone-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Though Jesus was sometimes physically alone, He likely shared those experiences with His disciples—and the Holy Spirit ensured the Gospel writers recorded exactly what God wanted us to know. All Scripture is God-breathed, faithfully revealing the truth we need for life, even about Jesus' private moments.


id: cosmological-argument-existence-God
url: cosmological-argument-existence-God.html
title: How does the cosmological argument support the existence of God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/cosmological-argument-existence-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The cosmological argument for the existence of God states that anything that began to exist must have a cause. Both philosophical reasoning and scientific discoveries point to a Creator beyond space, time, and matter—just as the Bible describes God.


id: moral-argument-existence-God
url: moral-argument-existence-God.html
title: How does the moral argument support the existence of God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/moral-argument-existence-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Objective moral values and duties exist, and their existence points to a moral lawgiver—God. Without objective moral law there can be no sense of right and wrong.


id: ontological-argument
url: ontological-argument.html
title: How does the ontological argument support the existence of God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/ontological-argument-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The ontological argument suggests that if it's even possible for God to exist, then He must exist logically. This argument is based on the idea that the concept of a maximally great being, or God, necessitates His existence in all possible worlds, including our own.


id: teleological-argument-existence-God
url: teleological-argument-existence-God.html
title: How does the teleological argument support the existence of God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/teleological-argument-existence-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Design requires a designer, and thus the appearance of design in the natural world is evidence of a supernatural designer.


id: Noahs-ark-discovery
url: Noahs-ark-discovery.html
title: How important would the discovery of Noah's Ark be?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Noahs-ark-discovery-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While the discovery of Noah's Ark would validate the biblical account and support the faith of believers, it would likely not be important to non-believers. Our faith should not rest upon historical discoveries.


id: Flying-Spaghetti-Monster
url: Flying-Spaghetti-Monster.html
title: How is belief in God different than belief in a Flying Spaghetti Monster?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Flying-Spaghetti-Monster-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Belief in the existence of God is reasonable, based on the supporting evidence. However, belief in a Flying Spaghetti Monster is irrational and lacks evidence.


id: Bible-inspired
url: Bible-inspired.html
title: How is the Bible inspired? What does it mean for the Bible to be inspired?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-inspired-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is God-breathed, written through human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, making every word a direct revelation from Him. Because Scripture is inspired and inerrant, it equips us to learn, correct, and live rightly, calling us to submit fully to God’s authority and wisdom in our daily lives.


id: Enuma-Elish
url: Enuma-Elish.html
title: How similar is the Enuma Elish to the creation account in Genesis?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Enuma-Elish-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Genesis and the Enuma Elish share some ancient Near Eastern language and motifs, but they present radically different theologies of origins. Genesis describes the one sovereign God creating by His word in peace and order, while the Enuma Elish centers on violent conflict among many gods.


id: flood-just
url: flood-just.html
title: How was the flood during Noah's time just?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/flood-just-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The flood was just because God judged widespread evil in perfect holiness, not out of rage but righteousness. At the same time, God showed mercy by saving Noah, offering hope even in judgment.


id: if-God-knew
url: if-God-knew.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/if-God-knew-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  If God knew the Fall was going to happen – that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin – why did He create them?

tldr:
  God knew the Fall would happen, yet He created humanity to fulfill His eternal plan of love, grace, and redemption through Christ. The Fall was not a surprise, but part of God's sovereign purpose to reveal His glory in rescuing and restoring what was lost.


id: God-first-cause
url: God-first-cause.html
title: Is God the first cause?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-first-cause-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is the uncaused first cause who brought the universe into existence, confirmed by the Bible, philosophy, and modern science. God’s eternal power, intelligence, and creativity reveal Him as the ultimate source of everything we see and know.


id: prove-infallibility-of-Bible
url: prove-infallibility-of-Bible.html
title: Is it possible to prove the infallibility of the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/prove-infallibility-of-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God's omnipotence and perfection means He speaks the truth and does not tell lies or make mistakes. Since God can't err, then His Word, the Bible, can't err either.


id: Bible-mythology
url: Bible-mythology.html
title: Is the Bible just mythology? How can I know?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-mythology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is not a compilation of mythological tales—it is God’s truth, grounded in historical eyewitness accounts and fulfilled prophecy. The Bible is not mythology but spiritual truth with real historical events we can trust.


id: Bible-reliable
url: Bible-reliable.html
title: Is the Bible reliable?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-reliable-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is the most reliable ancient text, supported by historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecies, and its meticulous transmission over centuries. Its unparalleled influence, widespread preservation, and confirmation by archaeology make it a trustworthy, timeless message we can depend on.


id: is-the-Bible-true
url: is-the-Bible-true.html
title: Is the Bible true?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/is-the-Bible-true-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is true—historically accurate, logically consistent, and spiritually powerful. The Bible isn't just a book; it's the living Word of God that transforms lives as it reveals God's glory, fulfills prophecy, and leads us to Jesus, the Word made flesh.


id: shroud-of-Turin
url: shroud-of-Turin.html
title: Is the Shroud of Turin really Jesus' burial cloth?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/shroud-of-Turin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Shroud of Turin may have been the burial cloth of a crucified man but is unlikely to be Jesus' actual burial cloth. Our faith in Jesus' death and resurrection does not depend on physical artifacts but on Scripture and eyewitness testimony.


id: God-gene
url: God-gene.html
title: Is the ”God gene” a good argument against God? Does the ”God gene” disprove God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-gene-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The God gene hypothesis has been widely criticized by scientists and theologians alike. This hypothesis does not disprove God, lacks merit, and has not withstood the test of time.


id: is-there-a-god
url: is-there-a-god.html
title: Is there a God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/is-there-a-god-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The God of the Bible exists. He has made Himself known through nature, Scripture, and His Son, Jesus Christ.


id: is-truth-relative
url: is-truth-relative.html
title: Is truth relative?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/is-truth-relative-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Truth is not a matter of beliefs and opinions; it is eternal and absolute. It is the reality God has created and defined, and we are to live our lives according to it.


id: presuppositional-apologetics
url: presuppositional-apologetics.html
title: Presuppositional apologetics – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/presuppositional-apologetics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Presuppositional apologetics is an internal analysis of worldviews. The goal is to show the Christian worldview is consistent, while the non-Christian worldview is inconsistent.


id: Dead-Sea-Scrolls
url: Dead-Sea-Scrolls.html
title: The Dead Sea Scrolls - What are they and why do they matter?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Dead Sea Scrolls are the oldest copies of biblical manuscripts we have. These biblical scrolls were found in caves in Qumran. They confirm the reliability of our modern Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).


id: hallucination-theory
url: hallucination-theory.html
title: The Hallucination Theory – What is it?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/hallucination-theory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The hallucination theory claims that Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances were hallucinations experienced by His followers. However, this theory is contradicted by group eyewitness accounts, the empty tomb, and the life-changing transformation of those who saw the risen Jesus.


id: Q-Gospel
url: Q-Gospel.html
title: The Q Gospel – What is it? If there was a Q Gospel would that make the Synoptic Gospels less valid?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Q-Gospel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Q Gospel is a hypothetical document alleged to have been used by the authors of Matthew and Luke as a source of information. However, there is no proof that the Q Gospel existed.


id: swoon-theory
url: swoon-theory.html
title: The Swoon Theory - What is it? Did Jesus survive His crucifixion?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/swoon-theory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Swoon Theory suggests that Jesus did not die on the cross but merely passed out or "swooned" and later escaped from the tomb. However, based on the evidence, the Swoon Theory is not plausible.


id: not-taste-death
url: not-taste-death.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/not-taste-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Was Jesus wrong when He told the disciples that some of them would 'not taste death until they see the kingdom of God' (Luke 9:27; Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1)?

tldr:
  Jesus was not wrong when He told the disciples that some of them would not taste death until they see the kingdom of God—He was pointing to the transfiguration. God’s promises are real, His kingdom is certain, and glimpses of Christ’s majesty strengthen our hope as we wait for its full revelation.


id: Bible-oral-tradition
url: Bible-oral-tradition.html
title: Was the Bible transmitted by oral tradition?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-oral-tradition-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible was not passed down as vague oral traditions but faithfully transmitted orally until written. The Bible stands as trustworthy, historical truth—preserved by God so we can build our lives on a firm foundation.


id: Bible-infallible
url: Bible-infallible.html
title: What does it mean for the Bible to be infallible? What is biblical infallibility?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Bible-infallible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is infallible, meaning every word is completely true, flawless, and trustworthy because it comes from a perfect God. God has preserved His Word, so we can trust the Bible as God’s infallible, unchanging truth for our lives.


id: Christianity-gotten-it-wrong
url: Christianity-gotten-it-wrong.html
title: What if Christianity has gotten it wrong?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Christianity-gotten-it-wrong-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The reliability of God’s character, His Word, and His resurrection show us that Christianity is true. If Christianity has gotten it wrong, we are stuck in guilt and have no hope for the evil that clearly exists in the world, but if Christianity has gotten it right, then all those who reject Him for salvation will face eternal consequences.


id: Christian-intellect
url: Christian-intellect.html
title: What is a Christian view of the intellect?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Christian-intellect-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Christian view of the intellect sees the mind as a gift from God, meant to be cultivated and used to glorify Him. Believers are called not only to love God passionately but also thoughtfully, with minds transformed by Scripture and renewed by the Holy Spirit.


id: Christian-apologetics
url: Christian-apologetics.html
title: What is Christian apologetics and why is it important?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Christian-apologetics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian apologetics is the rational defense of the Christianity’s truth claims , providing reasons for faith based on biblical, philosophical, scientific, and experiential evidence. Christian apologetics is important because it equips believers to defend their hope in Christ with gentleness, respect, and a clear conscience.


id: evidence-intelligent-design
url: evidence-intelligent-design.html
title: What is the best evidence or argument for intelligent design?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/evidence-intelligent-design-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Evidence for intelligent design includes the beginning of the universe, the fine-tuning of physical constants, and the origin of information in DNA.


id: Gilgamesh-flood
url: Gilgamesh-flood.html
title: What is the Epic of Gilgamesh? What relation does it have with the biblical Flood?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Gilgamesh-flood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem about Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, which includes a famous flood account with notable similarities to the Genesis account, alongside significant differences. Both the Mesopotamian myths and the Bible preserve memories of a real, world-shaping flood.


id: proof-of-God
url: proof-of-God.html
title: What is the proof for God? Is there any conclusive proof of God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/proof-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible assumes God’s existence and does not seek to prove it. Various philosophical, logical, and scientific arguments offer solid evidence for the existence of a Creator.


id: proof-inspiration-Bible
url: proof-inspiration-Bible.html
title: What proof do we have for the inspiration of the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/proof-inspiration-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Several lines of evidence establish that the Bible is God’s inspired Word. Inspiration is affirmed by fulfilled prophecy, biblical unity, historical and archaeological findings, and confirmation in the spirit of a believer.


id: starving-children
url: starving-children.html
title: Why are there millions of starving children in the world? Does God care?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/starving-children-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Millions of children suffer from hunger due to poverty, war, disasters, and uneven food distribution, but God deeply cares about their plight. God calls His people to actively share with the poor and hungry, reflecting His love through practical compassion and justice.


id: Christian-doctrine
url: Christian-doctrine.html
title: Why does Christian doctrine cause so much division?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Christian-doctrine-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian doctrine causes division when believers emphasize secondary issues or allow differences to fracture relationships. By keeping our focus on essential truths and responding to differences with humility, love, and patience, we can reflect unity and prevent unnecessary divisions.


id: Hitler-Saddam
url: Hitler-Saddam.html
title: Why does God allow evil rulers like Hitler and Saddam to have power?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Hitler-Saddam-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God allows even evil rulers, like Hitler and Saddam, to come to power under His sovereign control, using their actions to fulfill His greater purposes. Though we may not understand why, the Bible calls us to respect earthly authority while trusting in God’s ultimate justice and future reign.


id: God-allow-evil
url: God-allow-evil.html
title: Why does God allow evil?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-allow-evil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God allows evil, not because He is evil, but to display His justice, mercy, and glory more clearly in contrast to it. Though evil is real and painful, it is temporary and under God’s sovereign control, ultimately serving His good and eternal purposes.


id: house-fire
url: house-fire.html
title: Why does God allow house fires? Why did God let my house burn down?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/house-fire-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Tragedies like house fires occur as a result of living in a fallen, broken world, but God is good even through them. While we may not understand why God allows certain things like house fires to happen, He is always present, sovereign, and able to bring good out of even the worst circumstances.


id: God-allow-sickness
url: God-allow-sickness.html
title: Why does God allow sickness?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-allow-sickness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sickness exists because we live in a fallen world, but God uses even sickness for our good and His glory. Even when we don’t understand why God allows sickness, we can trust that He is sovereign, good, and with us in our suffering.


id: Old-Testament-violence
url: Old-Testament-violence.html
title: Why does God command so much killing in the Old Testament? Does God condone violence?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-violence-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s commands to destroy certain nations in the Old Testament were specific acts of judgment meant to stop sin and protect His people, not endorsements of violence We as believers are called to love our enemies and trust God’s justice and mercy rather than take our own vengeance.


id: bad-things-good-people
url: bad-things-good-people.html
title: Why does God let bad things happen to good people?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/bad-things-good-people-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bad things happen to people because we live in a fallen, broken world where no one is truly good apart from God. Yet through suffering, God works with purpose, ultimately bringing good out of what seems hopeless.


id: good-things-bad-people
url: good-things-bad-people.html
title: Why does God let good things happen to bad people?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/good-things-bad-people-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God lets good things happen to bad people, but earthly blessings don’t reflect ultimate moral approval. Instead of getting upset at the temporary fortunes of others, we should remember that God’s justice is eternal, His timing is perfect, and true reward is found in a restored relationship with Him through Jesus Christ.


id: innocent-suffer
url: innocent-suffer.html
title: Why does God let innocent people suffer?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/innocent-suffer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We don't always know why God allows suffering, but we do know that God provides comfort for suffering. Though we may not understand why God allows even innocent people to suffer, we can respond with patience and trust.


id: Christianity-bloody
url: Christianity-bloody.html
title: Why is Christianity so bloody?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/Christianity-bloody-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christianity is "bloody" because, according to the Bible, the shedding of blood is necessary for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross and the shedding of His blood provided the atonement for our sins, making a way for reconciliation with God.


id: suffering-death
url: suffering-death.html
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/suffering-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Why is there often so much suffering in death? Why do so many experience such suffering before death?

tldr:
  Suffering and death are painful realities, but even in the hardest moments, God can use them to strengthen faith, build character, and inspire others. For believers, every trial is temporary, pointing us toward eternal life where pain, sorrow, and death will be gone forever.


id: why-should-I-become-a-Christian
url: why-should-I-become-a-Christian.html
title: Why should I become a Christian?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/why-should-I-become-a-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A big reason to become a Christian is God's promise of eternal life and the forgiveness of sins. Another benefit to being a Christian is that it enables us to have a relationship with the Creator of all.


id: why-should-I-believe-in-God
url: why-should-I-believe-in-God.html
title: Why should I believe in God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/why-should-I-believe-in-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Believing in God is essential because He is the Creator who has revealed Himself through creation, His Word, and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Faith in God not only gives us purpose and hope for today but also assures us of eternal life through Christ, who is the way to the Father.


id: why-believe-resurrection
url: why-believe-resurrection.html
title: Why should I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/why-believe-resurrection-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Multiple lines of evidence confirm the resurrection of Jesus Christ: the empty tomb, numerous eyewitness accounts, and the dramatic transformation of fishermen into bold gospel preachers. The resurrection of Jesus shows that Jesus has conquered sin, death, and the devil and that all those who trust in Him have eternal hope .


id: why-should-I-believe-the-Bible
url: why-should-I-believe-the-Bible.html
title: Why should I believe the Bible?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/why-should-I-believe-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We should believe the Bible because Jesus validates it as the divinely inspired Word of God. The Bible is God’s primary means of communicating His thoughts and will to mankind.


id: God-allow-deception
url: God-allow-deception.html
title: Why would God allow deception?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/God-allow-deception-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God allowing deception for a time does not mean He is not sovereign or good—it means He is patiently working out His greater purpose. Lies may deceive for a time, but God’s truth will ultimately expose, judge, and triumph over them all.


id: goodness-of-God
url: goodness-of-God.html
title: With so much evil in the world, how can I believe in the goodness of God?
category: Fall
subcategory: Apologetics
image: images/featured/goodness-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Even amid a world full of evil and suffering, God’s goodness is evident in His creation, provision, and promises of redemption. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, evil has been defeated, and as we await the fullness of that victory, we can trust in His presence and find hope in His guidance through our struggles.


id: Jews-still-Gods-chosen-people
url: Jews-still-Gods-chosen-people.html
title: Are the Jews still God's chosen people?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Jews-still-Gods-chosen-people-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God made the nation of Israel from the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, choosing them to be His special people through a covenant relationship, with the purpose of reflecting who He is to the world and blessing the nations. Yes, the Jews are still God’s chosen people.


id: saved-before-Jesus
url: saved-before-Jesus.html
title: Before Jesus died for our sins, could people be saved? How?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/saved-before-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Even before Jesus came, people were saved by trusting God and having faith in His promises, looking forward to the Messiah. Salvation has always been by God’s grace through faith, fulfilled in Jesus Christ for all who believe.


id: know-God-before-Bible
url: know-God-before-Bible.html
title: Before the Bible, how did people know about God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/know-God-before-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God made Himself known to people even before the Bible was completed. While God has spoken clearly and directly through Scripture, He has often communicated through both natural and supernatural means, as He has seen fit, to share revelation with others.


id: can-faith-change-Gods-plan
url: can-faith-change-Gods-plan.html
title: Can faith change God's plan?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/can-faith-change-Gods-plan-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith doesn’t alter God’s plans, but it activates them through us. By walking in faith, we become instruments God uses to bring His purposes to life.


id: peace-on-earth
url: peace-on-earth.html
title: Did Jesus come to bring peace on earth?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/peace-on-earth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus came to bring peace—but not the kind the world expects: His first mission was to reconcile us to God through His death and resurrection. True inner and relational peace is available now for believers, while global peace awaits His return.


id: Old-Testament-eternal-security
url: Old-Testament-eternal-security.html
title: Did Old Testament believers have eternal security?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-eternal-security-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Old Testament believers were saved by grace through faith in the unchanging God, just as we are today. Though Old Testament believers looked forward to the promised Savior, their eternal security rested in God’s faithfulness—not their performance.


id: dispensational-premillennialism
url: dispensational-premillennialism.html
title: Dispensational premillennialism / premillennial dispensationalism – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensational-premillennialism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Dispensational premillennialism teaches that Jesus will return and institute a literal thousand-year reign on Earth, during which time God will complete specific promises to ethnic Israel. Dispensational premillennialism distinguishes Israel and the Church, expects a future tribulation, and often anticipates a rapture of believers before God’s wrath.


id: different-gospel
url: different-gospel.html
title: Do the four gospels present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/different-gospel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  No, the four gospels do not present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament. The message of salvation is consistent: all have sinned and are separated from God, but Jesus died and rose again so that all who believe in Him will be saved. Jesus is the only way of salvation.


id: second-advent-Messiah
url: second-advent-Messiah.html
title: Is a second advent of the Messiah predicted in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/second-advent-Messiah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Testament prophesies about the first coming, or advent, of the Messiah as well as about His second coming. Jesus fulfilled the first advent at His coming, and we are awaiting His second coming.


id: Jesus-in-the-Old-Testament
url: Jesus-in-the-Old-Testament.html
title: Is Jesus in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Jesus-in-the-Old-Testament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus isn’t just a New Testament figure—He is woven throughout the entire Bible. The Old Testament sets the stage for the Messiah’s coming, and Jesus fulfills these promises, showing God’s grand plan to redeem humanity from beginning to end.


id: death-resurrection-Christ
url: death-resurrection-Christ.html
title: Is the death of Jesus Christ or His resurrection more important?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/death-resurrection-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are equally important. Jesus’s death and resurrection fulfilled His role as the Messiah who came to save us from our sins and bring us life.


id: New-Testament-theology
url: New-Testament-theology.html
title: New Testament theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/New-Testament-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The New Testament records the fulfillment of the initial prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, recording the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ; His life, death, and resurrection; and the birth of the Church. The New Testament also describes the new covenant, which is the essence of a Christian's relationship with God.


id: Old-Testament-theology
url: Old-Testament-theology.html
title: Old Testament theology—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Old Testament theology studies how God revealed Himself through history—from creation to the coming of Jesus—establishing covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Israel, and David to reveal His character, attributes, and purposes.


id: Abrahamic-covenant
url: Abrahamic-covenant.html
title: The Abrahamic covenant – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Abrahamic-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Abrahamic covenant promises Israel land, descendants, and blessing and redemption for all people. Believers in Christ are a testament to this covenant and get to reflect to the world the restoration God has for all who will believe in Him.


id: Adamic-covenant
url: Adamic-covenant.html
title: The Adamic Covenant – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Adamic-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Adamic Covenant is a two-part covenant from Adam’s creation and after his fall. The Adamic Covenant reminds us of God’s faithfulness to redeem us, despite our sinfulness, and invites us to live in the freedom and hope found in Christ.


id: Davidic-covenant
url: Davidic-covenant.html
title: The Davidic Covenant – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Davidic-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Davidic Covenant established God’s unconditional promise to establish an eternal kingdom, reaffirmed His promise of land to the Israelites, and revealed where the Messiah would come from. The fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant in Jesus invites us to live out kingdom values, assured that His unfailing promises to guide, restore, and redeem will never fail.


id: dispensation-of-conscience
url: dispensation-of-conscience.html
title: The dispensation of conscience – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-conscience-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Dispensation of Conscience refers to the period after humanity’s fall, when people relied on conscience as the primary guide for right and wrong and could approach God through blood sacrifice. That era lasted until the Flood, when humanity’s corruption showed that conscience alone couldn't restrain sin, leading to God’s judgment and a new start through Noah.


id: dispensation-of-grace
url: dispensation-of-grace.html
title: The dispensation of grace — What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The dispensation of grace, often called the Church Age, started at Pentecost when God brought salvation through Jesus, uniting Jews and Gentiles as one people and giving the Holy Spirit to dwell within them. It continues today and will last until Christ gathers His church near the end of history.


id: dispensation-of-human-government
url: dispensation-of-human-government.html
title: The dispensation of human government — What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-human-government-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  After the Flood, God established human government to restrain evil and preserve life, giving humanity authority and responsibility to uphold justice. But pride at Babel brought judgment and scattering—yet even then, God’s plan for redemption through Abraham began to unfold.


id: dispensation-of-innocence
url: dispensation-of-innocence.html
title: The dispensation of innocence — What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-innocence-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Dispensation of Innocence was humanity’s beginning in perfect fellowship with God before sin entered the world. Adam and Eve’s fall ended that innocence—but God’s promise of a Redeemer pointed to the hope of restoration through Christ.


id: dispensation-of-law
url: dispensation-of-law.html
title: The dispensation of law – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The dispensation of law describes the historical period from Mount Sinai to the crucifixion. During this time, Israel lived under the Mosaic covenant, learning about God’s holiness, their sinfulness, and their need for the promised Messiah.


id: dispensation-of-promise
url: dispensation-of-promise.html
title: The dispensation of promise – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-promise-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The dispensation of promise spans God’s covenant with Abraham, when He pledged to bless him, his descendants, and all nations through him. The dispensation of promise runs from Abraham’s call to Israel’s arrival at Sinai, revealing human failure and God’s faithful commitment to His word.


id: dispensation-of-millennial-kingdom
url: dispensation-of-millennial-kingdom.html
title: The dispensation of the millennial kingdom – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensation-of-millennial-kingdom-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The dispensation of the millennial kingdom is the future 1,000-year earthly reign of Jesus after His return, when He rules in righteousness, restores peace, and fulfills God’s promises to Israel and the nations. The dispensation of the millennial kingdom concludes with a final rebellion, the last judgment, and the beginning of the new heavens and the new earth.


id: Edenic-covenant
url: Edenic-covenant.html
title: The Edenic Covenant - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Edenic-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Edenic Covenant was a conditional agreement between God and Adam in Genesis, where Adam’s obedience would result in life, and his disobedience would bring death and other consequences. Adam and Eve sinned and received the punishment for their sin; however, in this punishment, God also provided hope, promising redemption through the future Savior, foreshadowing Christ’s victory over sin and death.


id: gospel-message
url: gospel-message.html
title: The gospel message – What are the essentials?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/gospel-message-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The essentials of the gospel message are that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Believing in the gospel message brings salvation and the forgiveness of sins.


id: Mosaic-covenant
url: Mosaic-covenant.html
title: The Mosaic Covenant – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Mosaic-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Mosaic Covenant was a conditional covenant, where God called His people, Israel, to live according to the Law, which would provide blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Christ fulfilled the Mosaic Law, fulfilling the requirements of the Law and providing righteousness for all who trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins.


id: new-covenant
url: new-covenant.html
title: The New Covenant – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/new-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The New Covenant was promised in the Old Testament as a fulfilling culmination of all of God’s former covenants. Because of the New Covenant, believers in Christ are able to obey and follow God out of love through the power of His Spirit and find abundant life in Him.


id: Palestinian-covenant
url: Palestinian-covenant.html
title: The Palestinian covenant – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Palestinian-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God promised to scatter Israel for disobedience but also assured their future restoration with hearts renewed to love Him. This Land (or Palestinian) covenant extends Abraham’s promise and points forward to ultimate fulfillment under the Messiah.


id: forbidden-fruit
url: forbidden-fruit.html
title: Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating forbidden fruit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/forbidden-fruit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Adam and Eve’s sin was not because of the fruit they ate; rather, the choice to eat the forbidden fruit symbolized a deeper issue of disobedience and desire for autonomy, rejecting God's authority. We are called to trust in God's wisdom and live in obedience to Him, finding true freedom and joy within His design and commands.


id: old-covenant-vs-new-covenant
url: old-covenant-vs-new-covenant.html
title: What are the differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/old-covenant-vs-new-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Covenant pointed to God's holiness through law and sacrifice; the New Covenant fulfills it through Jesus's once-for-all sacrifice. Salvation is by grace through faith in both Old and New Covenants, and today, all people can draw near to God through Christ.


id: covenants-in-the-Bible
url: covenants-in-the-Bible.html
title: What are the different covenants in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/covenants-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are seven specific covenants included in Scripture. Each covenant serves as a framework for understanding God’s character and His redemptive plan for humanity.


id: to-the-Jew-first
url: to-the-Jew-first.html
title: What does it mean that the gospel brings salvation to the Jew first and then the Gentile?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/to-the-Jew-first-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s gospel came to the Jews first because of His covenant with Abraham and His faithfulness to Israel, who were entrusted with the promise of the Messiah. Yet salvation is for all—Jew and Gentile alike—united as one people of God through faith in Christ.


id: judgment
url: judgment.html
title: What does the Bible say about God's judgment of us in the afterlife?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/judgment-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s judgment is real, righteous, and eternal. The only escape for God’s judgment is through faith in Jesus, who bore the judgment we deserve so we could receive mercy we could never earn.


id: Old-Testament-believers
url: Old-Testament-believers.html
title: What happened to Old Testament believers after death?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-believers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Old Testament believers awaited an afterlife where they would be with God, even though their understanding of it was less clear than ours today. Through Jesus and the New Testament, we now know that all who trust God—then and now—enter His presence immediately after death, securing eternal life.


id: dispensationalism
url: dispensationalism.html
title: What is dispensationalism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/dispensationalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Dispensationalism teaches that God unfolds His plan through distinct eras, highlighting the church as a new work of God while expecting Israel’s promises to be fulfilled literally in the future. Dispensationalism looks forward to Christ’s return to establish a thousand-year reign on earth, completing God’s ultimate plan.


id: New-Testament-timeline
url: New-Testament-timeline.html
title: What is the basic timeline of the New Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/New-Testament-timeline-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The New Testament traces Jesus’ life, ministry, and resurrection, followed by the rapid growth of the early church and Paul’s missionary journeys. The timeline of the New Testament reveals God’s purposeful work in history and invites us to faithfully live out His plan today.


id: Old-Testament-timeline
url: Old-Testament-timeline.html
title: What is the basic timeline of the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-timeline-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Testament timeline traces God’s unfolding plan from creation through key events like the Flood, the Exodus, the monarchy, and the exile, leading to the promised Messiah. Understanding the Old Testament timeline reveals centuries of prophecy and covenant, showing God’s faithful and sovereign work throughout history.


id: passion-of-Christ
url: passion-of-Christ.html
title: What is the movie The Passion of the Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/passion-of-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Passion of the Christ powerfully portrays Jesus’ final hours—from His agony in Gethsemane to His death on the cross—revealing the depth of His suffering and love. Though dramatized and biased towards Catholicism, it vividly captures Jesus’ sacrifice and suffering.


id: protoevangelium
url: protoevangelium.html
title: What is the protoevangelium?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/protoevangelium-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The protoevangelium in Genesis 3:15 promises a Savior who will defeat Satan and restore humanity. This prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who provides freedom from sin and victory over evil.


id: animal-sacrifices
url: animal-sacrifices.html
title: What was the purpose of animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/animal-sacrifices-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The purpose of the animal sacrifices in the Old Testament was to provide temporary covering for sin, but they were insufficient to fully forgive the people of their sins. Christ came as our perfect and complete atonement, by whom we can stand before God with confidence, fully forgiven and free from the guilt and shame of sin.


id: Old-Testament-salvation
url: Old-Testament-salvation.html
title: What was the way of salvation for those living in the times of the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Testament way of salvation was the same as the New Testament way—faith in God's power to save and His willingness to provide that salvation.


id: death-resurrection-Messiah
url: death-resurrection-Messiah.html
title: Where are the death and resurrection of Messiah prophesied in Hebrew Scriptures?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/death-resurrection-Messiah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus fulfilled all of the over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament about the Messiah, many involving His death and resurrection. Because Jesus fulfilled these prophecies, we can trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins.


id: church-age
url: church-age.html
title: Where does the Church Age fit into biblical history? What is the Church Age?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/church-age-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Church Age fits in between the 69th and 70th weeks of Daniel and is the period we are living in now. As we live in the Church Age, the Church is called to make disciples and to reflect God and His kingdom to the world.


id: God-create-us-knowing-sin
url: God-create-us-knowing-sin.html
title: Why did God create us, knowing we would sin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/God-create-us-knowing-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God created us, knowing we would sin, so genuine love and relationship with Him could exist. Although God knew we would sin, He always had a redemptive plan in Christ, turning our failures into a story of grace and restoration.


id: why-did-God-flood-the-earth
url: why-did-God-flood-the-earth.html
title: Why did God flood the earth?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/why-did-God-flood-the-earth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God flooded the earth because human wickedness had reached a breaking point, prompting God to judge sin while also providing salvation for those who trusted in Him. The flood stands as both a warning and a symbol of God’s justice and mercy, reminding us to live holy lives that honor Him.


id: Mosaic-Law
url: Mosaic-Law.html
title: Why did God give the Mosaic Law? What is the purpose of the Mosaic Law?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/Mosaic-Law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God gave the Israelites the Mosaic Law to reveal how He called them to live. The Mosaic Law was for the people’s own good, to reveal Himself to them, to set them apart so He could reveal Himself to others, and to reveal humanity’s need for a savior.


id: fullness-of-time
url: fullness-of-time.html
title: Why did God send Jesus when He did? What is the fullness of time?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/fullness-of-time-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God sent Jesus when He did for the people to be ready to receive Him. God sent Jesus in the fullness of time, calling us to trust that He is good and in control of all of humanity and of our lives.


id: why-did-Jesus-have-to-die
url: why-did-Jesus-have-to-die.html
title: Why did Jesus have to die?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/why-did-Jesus-have-to-die-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus had to die to fulfill prophecy and to pay the price for our sin, offering us forgiveness and eternal life through His sacrifice. Though religious and political forces conspired against Him, His death was ultimately God’s plan to rescue a broken world.


id: women-in-the-Bible
url: women-in-the-Bible.html
title: Why do women seem to have a small role in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/women-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Women play a vital role in biblical history, particularly in contrast to the roles open to them in the societies in which they lived. God values women, gives them significant roles in His redemptive purposes as seen throughout the Bible, and continues to give women opportunities to lead meaningful and significant lives today.


id: empty-tomb
url: empty-tomb.html
title: Why is the empty tomb so important?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/empty-tomb-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The empty tomb is important because it proves Jesus is the Messiah. This not only changed human history, but it assures us of the forgiveness and new life we have in Him. The resurrection changes everything.


id: blood-sacrifice
url: blood-sacrifice.html
title: Why was a blood sacrifice required in the Old Testament sacrificial system?
category: Redemption
subcategory: God’s Plan
image: images/featured/blood-sacrifice-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The blood sacrifices of the Old Testament prefigured Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, symbolizing life and death. Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice frees believers from repeated atonement and provides the fullness of forgiveness and life.


id: one-of-the-elect
url: one-of-the-elect.html
title: Am I one of the elect? How can I know?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/one-of-the-elect-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When someone asks, “Am I one of the elect?”, they are asking if they are chosen for salvation. While only God knows who will come to faith, the sure way to know if you are elect is by believing in Jesus today.


id: doubt-salvation
url: doubt-salvation.html
title: Am I still saved if I doubt my salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/doubt-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We can know we are saved if we have believed in Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. Even when true believers doubt their salvation, our genuine faith is shown through our identity in Christ, pursuing the fruits of the Holy Spirit, loving others, and obeying our Heavenly Father.


id: erased-book-life
url: erased-book-life.html
title: Can a person's name be erased from the Book of Life?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/erased-book-life-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Those who truly believe in Christ are secure, and their names will never be erased from the Book of Life. Warnings about names being blotted out apply only to unbelievers who reject or tamper with God’s message.


id: can-God-save-me
url: can-God-save-me.html
title: Can God save me?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/can-God-save-me-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Yes, God can and will save you when you truly believe in Him. Salvation is through God’s grace alone, not by good works, so you can rejoice in the grace-given, eternal destination you can enjoy once you are adopted as God’s son or daughter.


id: Christian-reconciliation
url: Christian-reconciliation.html
title: Christian reconciliation - What is it? Why do we need to be reconciled to God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Christian-reconciliation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian reconciliation restores our broken relationship with God, turning us from enemies into friends through Christ. Reconciliation brings forgiveness, peace, and the opportunity to live in harmony with God and others.


id: apostasy-salvation
url: apostasy-salvation.html
title: Do the Bible’s warnings against apostasy imply that salvation is not eternally secure?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/apostasy-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  True believers are eternally secure in Christ, and the Bible’s warnings against apostasy are meant to expose false faith, not shake genuine salvation. The warnings act like spiritual guardrails—prompting self-examination, obedience, and perseverance without threatening the safety of those truly in Christ.


id: contribute-salvation
url: contribute-salvation.html
title: Do we contribute anything good to our own salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/contribute-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We contribute nothing to our own salvation; it is entirely God’s gift through faith in Jesus. Our good works cannot earn eternal life; we receive salvation by trusting Him alone.


id: fully-understand
url: fully-understand.html
title: Does a person have to fully understand the gospel to go to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/fully-understand-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation comes from believing God’s promise in Jesus, not from fully grasping every detail of the gospel. Faith in God’s simple truth is enough, and His grace covers what we cannot yet understand as we grow in knowledge.


id: eternal-security
url: eternal-security.html
title: Does the Bible teach eternal security?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/eternal-security-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Genuine faith in Jesus guarantees eternal security, and nothing can separate us from God’s love. Eternal security frees us to live boldly and wholeheartedly for God.


id: drawn-salvation
url: drawn-salvation.html
title: How are people drawn to salvation? What does it mean for God to draw us to Himself?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/drawn-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God initiates salvation by drawing people to Himself, revealing His existence, convicting us of sin, and giving us a desire to believe. Our faith is a response to God’s grace, making salvation entirely His work from start to finish.


id: salvation-forgiveness
url: salvation-forgiveness.html
title: How are salvation and forgiveness related?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-forgiveness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation and forgiveness are distinct but inseparable—through Christ, God rescues us from sin’s penalty and wipes away every stain of guilt. In Him, we are forgiven, made new, and set free to live abundantly in fellowship with God.


id: assurance-of-salvation
url: assurance-of-salvation.html
title: How can a believer have assurance of salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/assurance-of-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A believer can have assurance of salvation on the basis of Christ’s finished work and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Assurance of salvation also comes by repentance and living for God even when we struggle with sin or doubt our salvation.


id: personal-savior
url: personal-savior.html
title: How can I accept Jesus as my personal savior?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/personal-savior-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Accepting Jesus as your personal Savior means realizing you can’t save yourself and trusting fully in what He has already done for you. It’s a personal choice to believe, repent, and begin a new life with Jesus at the center.


id: how-can-I-be-saved
url: how-can-I-be-saved.html
title: How can I be saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/how-can-I-be-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation comes by placing your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord, trusting in His death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins. Whoever believes in Jesus will be saved from their sin and have a restored relationship with God.


id: know-sure-heaven
url: know-sure-heaven.html
title: How can I be sure that when I die I will go to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/know-sure-heaven-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We can be certain of heaven by placing our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and trusting that His death and resurrection secured our eternal life. Salvation is a free gift of God’s grace, and nothing—past, present, or future—can separate us from His love in Christ.


id: get-right-with-God
url: get-right-with-God.html
title: How can I get right with God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/get-right-with-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sin stands in the way of our being right with God. We can get right with God by repenting of our sin and trusting in Jesus as our Savior and Lord. By doing so, we receive forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life.


id: give-life-to-God
url: give-life-to-God.html
title: How can I give my life to God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/give-life-to-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Giving your life to God begins with realizing He created us to be with Him, that we rebelled against Him, and that He made a way to come back into fellowship. Giving your life to God means surrendering control and trusting the One who created you, loves you, and gave His life for you.


id: personal-relationship-with-God
url: personal-relationship-with-God.html
title: How can I have a personal relationship with God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/personal-relationship-with-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We can have a personal relationship with God by trusting in Jesus to forgive our sins and restore us to Him. A personal, saving relationship with God transforms our lives now and for eternity.


id: relationship-with-Jesus
url: relationship-with-Jesus.html
title: How can I have a relationship with Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/relationship-with-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Because we are born in sin, a relationship with Jesus should be impossible – but He made a way through His death on the cross. Our relationship with Him begins when we place our trust in Him as Savior and Lord.


id: being-reborn
url: being-reborn.html
title: How can I know if I have been reborn?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/being-reborn-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  You can know you’ve been reborn because God promises our salvation is secure. When we are reborn, our lives are transformed by the Spirit to look more like Christ—growing in faith, love, and obedience.


id: know-Jesus
url: know-Jesus.html
title: How can I know Jesus? What does it mean to know Him?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/know-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Knowing Jesus isn’t just believing He exists—it’s entering a living, personal relationship with Him. This can only happen by first receiving His offer of salvation and allowing Him to transform you from the inside out.


id: Jesus-Lord
url: Jesus-Lord.html
title: How can I make Jesus my Lord?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Jesus-Lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Making Jesus the Lord of your life means fully surrendering to His authority, trusting Him, and living to honor Him. This begins at salvation and grows as you continually obey and follow Him.


id: going-to-heaven
url: going-to-heaven.html
title: How can I make sure I'm going to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/going-to-heaven-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Each person will one day face death and either go to heaven or hell. Trusting in Jesus is the only way to assure salvation and to ensure you will go to heaven after death.


id: not-go-to-hell
url: not-go-to-hell.html
title: How can I not go to hell?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/not-go-to-hell-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  You can not go to hell by trusting in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins. This salvation is not just about avoiding hell but about finding life, both now and for eternity, found in a restored relationship with God.


id: receive-forgiveness
url: receive-forgiveness.html
title: How do I receive forgiveness from God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/receive-forgiveness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God offers forgiveness to anyone who acknowledges their sin and turns to Him in faith. By recognizing our sin and trusting in Jesus Christ, we receive His free gift of forgiveness and eternal life.


id: sovereignty-free-will
url: sovereignty-free-will.html
title: How do man's free will and God's sovereignty work together in salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/sovereignty-free-will-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God controls all things yet allows us to make real choices, meaning our free will operates within His sovereignty. Salvation is initiated and predestined by God, yet we are responsible to respond, repent, and believe, showing that both are at work in salvation.


id: mercy-justice
url: mercy-justice.html
title: How does salvation involve both justice and mercy?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/mercy-justice-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation perfectly unites God’s justice and mercy, as He punishes sin while offering forgiveness through Jesus. By trusting Christ, we receive both the righteous payment for sin and the gift of grace that restores our relationship with God.


id: become-a-Christian
url: become-a-Christian.html
title: How does someone become a Christian?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/become-a-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Someone becomes a Christian by believing in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins. True faith is proven by daily surrender—taking up our cross and following Jesus no matter the cost.


id: ransom
url: ransom.html
title: How is Jesus a ransom for many? What is ransom theory?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/ransom-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus’ death was a ransom, paying the ultimate price—His own blood—to free humanity from sin, death, and Satan’s power. Jesus’ death satisfied God’s justice and crushed evil’s grip.


id: salvation-gift
url: salvation-gift.html
title: How is salvation a gift from God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-gift-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is a free gift from God to all who place their faith in Jesus Christ; we can’t earn salvation. The gift of salvation transforms our lives now and for eternity.


id: faith-works
url: faith-works.html
title: How is salvation not about work when faith is required? Isn't faith a work?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/faith-works-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is not earned by works because faith itself is God’s gift—our believing is simply a response to His grace. We do not work for salvation but trust in God’s work on our behalf.


id: narrow-path
url: narrow-path.html
title: In what way is the path for salvation narrow? Why did God make salvation a narrow path?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/narrow-path-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The path to salvation is narrow because there is only one way to God—through Jesus Christ. God made the path of salvation narrow because nothing else in this world can reconcile us to God.


id: death-bed-conversion
url: death-bed-conversion.html
title: Is a death bed conversion possible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/death-bed-conversion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Death bed conversions are possible, but the Bible warns that life is short and tomorrow is never guaranteed. The wisest choice is to believe in Jesus today and live with the joy and security of salvation now.


id: baptism-salvation
url: baptism-salvation.html
title: Is baptism required for salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/baptism-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation comes by God’s grace through faith in Jesus alone, not by the act of baptism. Baptism is a vital public declaration of that faith, but it follows salvation—it does not secure it.


id: Bible-inerrant-saved
url: Bible-inerrant-saved.html
title: Is belief that the Bible is inerrant a requirement to be saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Bible-inerrant-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation simply requires putting our faith in Jesus, not understanding and believing in the inerrancy of Scripture. With that being said, understanding and believing that God’s Word as absolutely true is integral to our growth in Christ.


id: Christian-lose-salvation
url: Christian-lose-salvation.html
title: Is it possible for a Christian to lose salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Christian-lose-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Christians cannot lose their salvation. God has promised to keep us, and He cannot fail in His redeeming, sanctifying work in the heart of the believer.


id: believe-not-saved
url: believe-not-saved.html
title: Is it possible for a person to believe in some way and yet not be saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/believe-not-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Someone can “believe” in Jesus in a superficial way yet not be truly saved, as genuine salvation requires trusting Him with the heart, not just the mind. But those who genuinely place their faith in Christ are eternally secure in God’s hand, and nothing can separate them from Him.


id: give-back-salvation
url: give-back-salvation.html
title: Is it possible to 'give back' salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/give-back-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Anyone who is truly saved will be kept by the Holy Spirit, who is daily working to sanctify believers. Those who choose to walk away were never truly saved.


id: Jesus-only-way
url: Jesus-only-way.html
title: Is it true that Jesus is the only way to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Jesus-only-way-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus is the only way to heaven because only He bridges the gap that sin created between humankind and God. Trusting in Jesus’ death and resurrection restores our relationship with God and secures eternal life.


id: once-saved-always-saved
url: once-saved-always-saved.html
title: Is once saved, always saved a biblical concept?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/once-saved-always-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Once saved, always saved is a biblical truth rooted in God’s unchanging character and His work in salvation. Believers can have full confidence that nothing—sin, failure, or any power in creation—can make us lose our salvation, allowing us to live with full assurance that once saved, always saved.


id: repentance-and-salvation
url: repentance-and-salvation.html
title: Is repentance necessary for salvation? What is repentance?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/repentance-and-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Repentance is not about earning salvation through works but about changing your mind—turning from sin and trusting Jesus. True repentance is the first step in receiving God’s grace, leading to a transformed life that flows naturally from faith.


id: salvation-afterlife
url: salvation-afterlife.html
title: Is salvation about more than just the afterlife?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-afterlife-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation isn’t just about getting to heaven—it transforms your life here and now, giving you purpose, joy, and a restored relationship with God. Salvation frees us from sin, empowers us to bear fruit, and gives us purpose to point others to Him.


id: salvation-faith-works
url: salvation-faith-works.html
title: Is salvation by faith or works or both?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-faith-works-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is by faith alone, but real faith always shows itself through good works. Works don’t earn salvation; they prove that faith is real.


id: salvation-after-death
url: salvation-after-death.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-after-death-Featured.jpg
tldr: There are no second chances after death. God gives us plenty of time to turn to Him while on earth.
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Is salvation possible after death? Is there a second chance for salvation? Can’t I just repent after I die?


id: salvation-and-feelings
url: salvation-and-feelings.html
title: Is there a feeling connected to salvation? What if I don't feel saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-and-feelings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is not a feeling but a state in which a person has received Jesus Christ as Lord by faith. Feelings vary and are fleeting, yet God does not change. We should not determine our salvation based on our feelings but on what Jesus has done for us.


id: Jesus-saves
url: Jesus-saves.html
title: Jesus saves – What does this mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Jesus-saves-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus saves by taking the penalty for our sins, thereby giving us forgiveness, freedom, and new life. Because Jesus saves, we can be restored to God, which impacts us now and for eternity.


id: human-sacrifice
url: human-sacrifice.html
title: Since God hates human sacrifice, how is it that Jesus' sacrifice could be the payment for our sins?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/human-sacrifice-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God hates human sacrifice because every life is precious, yet Jesus, fully God and fully man, willingly offered Himself as a loving and voluntary sacrifice for our sins. Jesus’ death on the cross was an act of grace on behalf of humanity, providing salvation and eternal life to all who trust in Him.


id: effectual-calling-call
url: effectual-calling-call.html
title: The effectual calling / call – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/effectual-calling-call-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The effectual call is God’s powerful, personal drawing of sinners to Himself, enabling them to respond in faith. The effectual call is not just an invitation but an action of God that leads to salvation and a transformed life.


id: gospel-of-Jesus-Christ
url: gospel-of-Jesus-Christ.html
title: The gospel of Jesus Christ—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/gospel-of-Jesus-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The gospel is the good news that God saves sinners through Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, offering forgiveness, new life, and eternal hope to all who believe. The gospel is not about what we do for God, but about what God has done for us through Jesus.


id: plan-of-salvation
url: plan-of-salvation.html
title: The Plan of Salvation: What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/plan-of-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The plan of salvation was promised in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus’ death and resurrection. All who believe in Him will be saved.


id: sinners-prayer
url: sinners-prayer.html
title: The sinner's prayer – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/sinners-prayer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The sinner’s prayer is a way to acknowledge our sin and place our faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection for forgiveness. While the sinner’s prayer itself doesn’t save us, it expresses our turning to God and accepting the gift of salvation He freely offers.


id: true-gospel
url: true-gospel.html
title: The true gospel – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/true-gospel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The true gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose again, and offers eternal life to all who believe. Through faith in Jesus, all who believe are forgiven and given abundant life now and for eternity.


id: how-to-get-to-heaven
url: how-to-get-to-heaven.html
title: What are some of the ideas from non-Christian religions about how to get to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/how-to-get-to-heaven-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Many religions offer paths to heaven based on human effort, rituals, or multiple lifetimes, but Christianity alone teaches that heaven is a free gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ. Anyone who trusts in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins has assurance that they are going to heaven.


id: theories-of-the-atonement
url: theories-of-the-atonement.html
title: What are the theories of the atonement?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/theories-of-the-atonement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theories of the atonement try to explain how Jesus’ death bridges the gap between us and God. The Bible shows that the ultimate explanation of the atonement is penal substitution—Jesus took our place, satisfying God’s justice and offering forgiveness to all who believe.


id: convert-to-Christianity
url: convert-to-Christianity.html
title: What do I need to do to convert to Christianity?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/convert-to-Christianity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Converting to Christianity is about personally placing your faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift received by trusting in Him, leading to a transformed life now and for eternity.


id: believe-in-Jesus
url: believe-in-Jesus.html
title: What do people mean when they say they believe in Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/believe-in-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Believing in Jesus isn’t just knowing who He is—it’s trusting Him personally as Savior and Lord. True belief involves knowledge, agreement with the truth about Him, and a committed, trusting relationship.


id: Jesus-died-for-our-sins
url: Jesus-died-for-our-sins.html
title: What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/Jesus-died-for-our-sins-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus died for our sins to take the punishment we deserved, offering forgiveness and restoring our relationship with God. Jesus’ sacrifice guarantees eternal life for all who trust in Him.


id: sins-washed-away
url: sins-washed-away.html
title: What does it mean that our sins are washed away?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/sins-washed-away-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When our sins are washed away through faith in Jesus, we are fully forgiven and made new, no longer condemned by God. Our sins being washed away frees us to live boldly for God and to embrace our identity as His redeemed children.


id: by-grace-through-faith
url: by-grace-through-faith.html
title: What does it mean that salvation is by grace through faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/by-grace-through-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is God’s free gift of grace, received only through faith in Jesus, not by our works. We accept God’s gift of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins.


id: saved-by-grace
url: saved-by-grace.html
title: What does it mean to be saved by grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/saved-by-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is God’s gift of undeserved grace, not something we earn. It frees us from sin and empowers us to live transformed lives.


id: peace-with-God
url: peace-with-God.html
title: What does it mean to have peace with God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/peace-with-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Having peace with God comes when we trust in Jesus’ sacrifice, taking us from enemies of God to a restored relationship with Him. Peace with God is the end of spiritual conflict and the beginning of a secure, grace-filled relationship with our Creator.


id: trust-in-Jesus
url: trust-in-Jesus.html
title: What does it mean to trust in Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/trust-in-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Trusting Jesus means we rest the full weight of our lives on Him, confident that He is who He says He is, the Savior of the world, and that He has our best interests in mind.


id: ask-Jesus-into-heart
url: ask-Jesus-into-heart.html
title: What does it mean to ‘ask Jesus into your heart'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/ask-Jesus-into-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” isn’t found in the Bible, but it points to the life-changing truth of salvation through faith in Jesus. True biblical salvation comes not from a catchy phrase but from recognizing we are sinners, believing in Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins, and living for Him.


id: what-is-eternal-life
url: what-is-eternal-life.html
title: What is eternal life?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/what-is-eternal-life-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Eternal life is a gift given to those who place their trust in Jesus Christ, not only as an unending existence but also an abundant, fulfilled one. Eternal life is not simply life that never ends but a fullness of life that is unending.


id: faith-in-Jesus
url: faith-in-Jesus.html
title: What is faith in Jesus? What does it mean to have faith in Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/faith-in-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith in Jesus is having faith in God by believing in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins. It is a wholehearted reliance on God's grace for salvation, and it leads to a transformed, joy-filled life in which we will spend eternity with Him.


id: what-is-salvation
url: what-is-salvation.html
title: What is salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/what-is-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation is an act of God that saves us from sin and death, giving us eternal life with Him. We can only receive this gift by placing faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.


id: spiritual-rebirth
url: spiritual-rebirth.html
title: What is spiritual rebirth?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/spiritual-rebirth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual rebirth, or being “born again,” occurs when we place our faith in Jesus Christ and receive salvation. This new birth transforms us into new creations, freeing us from the power of sin and empowering us to live by the Holy Spirit within us.


id: baptism-Holy-Spirit
url: baptism-Holy-Spirit.html
title: What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit and when does someone receive it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/baptism-Holy-Spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The baptism of the Holy Spirit happens the moment someone trusts in Jesus, uniting them with all believers and marking them as part of Christ’s body. There is no separate “second” baptism; receiving the Spirit is simultaneous with salvation and fills the believer with His presence and power.


id: regeneration
url: regeneration.html
title: What is the Christian doctrine of regeneration?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/regeneration-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Regeneration is the spiritual rebirth God gives, making us alive to Him and able to obey. Being “born again” in Christ starts a new life that cannot be earned, bringing us from death in sin to eternal life and growth in Him.


id: doctrine-of-substitution
url: doctrine-of-substitution.html
title: What is the doctrine of substitution?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/doctrine-of-substitution-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The doctrine of substitution teaches that God restores sinners to Himself by accepting a worthy substitute to bear the penalty their sin deserves, culminating in Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice. From Eden to the cross, God’s plan shows that only a perfect substitute can satisfy the penalty of sin.


id: never-heard-Christ
url: never-heard-Christ.html
title: What is the eternal destiny of those who have never heard of Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/never-heard-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is good and righteous and reveals Himself to everyone so that no one is without excuse; even those who have never heard of Christ are accountable to the truth God reveals to them. Salvation has always come only through faith in the one true God and is fulfilled in the saving work of Christ; all who respond in faith will go to heaven and all who reject Him will go to hell.


id: faith-conversion
url: faith-conversion.html
title: What is the meaning of being converted? What is a faith conversion?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/faith-conversion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Conversion is God’s powerful work of transforming a sinner’s heart, turning them from spiritual death to new life in Christ. Conversion is not self-improvement but a divine change that makes us new creations, born again by God’s grace.


id: child-of-God
url: child-of-God.html
title: What must I do to become a child of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/child-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Becoming a child of God is simple—put your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and believe He rose from the dead. When you trust in Jesus, God adopts you into His family, grants eternal life, and covers you with His unconditional, everlasting love.


id: please-God
url: please-God.html
title: What must I do to please God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/please-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is most pleased when we trust in Him and live for Him, knowing He is what is good and true. Allowing Him to transform us, living in the Spirit and not in the flesh, and reflecting Him to the world around us pleases God.


id: soteriology
url: soteriology.html
title: What questions about salvation does soteriology address?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/soteriology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Soteriology explores how God saves—from His eternal plan to the moment faith is born in the human heart and the final hope of glory. Soteriology asks life’s greatest questions: how salvation works, who receives it, and why it changes everything forever.


id: know-Im-saved
url: know-Im-saved.html
title: What should I do if I'm questioning my salvation? How can I know for sure if I’m saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/know-Im-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation isn’t about how we feel or what we do—it’s fully secured by faith in Jesus and His finished work on the cross. When we believe and accept God’s promises, the Holy Spirit seals us, transforms our hearts, and guarantees we are eternally His.


id: who-can-be-saved
url: who-can-be-saved.html
title: Who can be saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/who-can-be-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Salvation by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross is open and free to anyone who trusts in it.


id: need-to-be-saved
url: need-to-be-saved.html
title: Why do I need to be saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/need-to-be-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We need to be saved because sin separates us from God and leaves us spiritually dead. Jesus came to take our punishment, offering forgiveness and new life to all who trust in Him.


id: reject-Jesus
url: reject-Jesus.html
title: Why do people choose to reject Jesus as their Savior?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/reject-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus indicated that people reject Him because they are attached to sin (John 3:19). God never forces anyone to believe but lovingly calls people to respond to the salvation, forgiveness of sins, and right relationship with God that can be theirs.


id: salvation-by-works
url: salvation-by-works.html
title: Why do so many people believe in salvation by works?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/salvation-by-works-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Many people mistakenly think salvation can be earned through good deeds, equating effort with God’s approval. In reality, salvation is a free gift from God, received through faith in Jesus, with good works flowing naturally from a transformed life rather than securing it.


id: God-create-doomed-people
url: God-create-doomed-people.html
title: Why does God create people doomed to hell?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/God-create-doomed-people-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God doesn’t force anyone to hell; people end up there by freely rejecting His gift of salvation through Jesus. While everyone is born doomed to hell, that does not have to be their destiny; God offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe.


id: good-person
url: good-person.html
title: Why won't being a good person get me to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/good-person-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  No amount of good deeds can earn you a place in heaven because all humans are sinful. Salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, who paid the penalty for our sins and offers eternal life as a free gift for all who believe in Him.


id: will-God-forgive-me
url: will-God-forgive-me.html
title: Will God forgive me?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Salvation
image: images/featured/will-God-forgive-me-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although mankind continues to rebel against a holy God, He still offers His free gift of forgiveness and salvation to anyone who asks, no matter the sin. And even when we do sin, as Christians, God promises to forgive us when we confess our sins to Him.


id: evangelize-atheists
url: evangelize-atheists.html
title: Are Christians called to evangelize atheists?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/evangelize-atheists-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians are called to proclaim the gospel to everyone, including atheists, so they can hear and respond to Christ. God’s Word commands us to be His witnesses to all people, leaving the results in His hands.


id: gospel-tracts
url: gospel-tracts.html
title: Are gospel tracts an effective tool for evangelism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/gospel-tracts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Gospel tracts can be a helpful tool for sharing the message of Jesus when used wisely and with prayer. However, gospel tracts are most effective when paired with genuine relationships and personal conversations that reflect Christ’s love.


id: women-missionaries
url: women-missionaries.html
title: Can women be missionaries? What does the Bible say about women missionaries?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/women-missionaries-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible shows that women have actively participated in missionary work, teaching, and sharing the gospel alongside men throughout church history. Women continue to serve God worldwide, demonstrating that ministry is defined by obedience and faith, not gender.


id: evangelization-of-children
url: evangelization-of-children.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about the evangelization of children?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/evangelization-of-children-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible shows that children are valued by God and are fully capable of understanding and responding to the gospel. Christians are called to evangelize children, guiding them to Christ so they grow up knowing and following Him.


id: witnessing-Jehovahs-Witnesses
url: witnessing-Jehovahs-Witnesses.html
title: How can I best witness to Jehovah's Witnesses?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/witnessing-Jehovahs-Witnesses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Effective witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses focuses on Jesus’ identity as God’s Son and the assurance of salvation through faith, not works or organizational obedience. We must evangelize to Jehovah’s Witnesses with love, Scripture, and personal testimony, helping them see the truth of Christ and the reality of His atonement.


id: soul-winning
url: soul-winning.html
title: How can I increase my desire for soul winning?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/soul-winning-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  True soul winning comes from relying on God to work in hearts, not our own effort. As we grow in love for people and dependence on Him, He will give us the desire and courage to witness effectively.


id: called-as-missionary
url: called-as-missionary.html
title: How do I know if I'm called to be a missionary?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/called-as-missionary-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  As Christians we are all called to share the message of Christ with the world. These instructions are for every believer regardless of their age, gender, location, profession, or skill set. However, there are some people who are specifically called to be full-time missionaries.


id: Christian-witnessing
url: Christian-witnessing.html
title: I'm a Christian with a fear of witnessing. How can I overcome it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/Christian-witnessing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Fear of witnessing can be overcome by trusting God’s presence, preparing by knowing God’s Word, and relying on the Holy Spirit to guide and give courage. Loving others and sharing the truth about Jesus allows God to work in their hearts, not our persuasion.


id: lifestyle-evangelism
url: lifestyle-evangelism.html
title: Is lifestyle evangelism a good method? What is lifestyle evangelism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/lifestyle-evangelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lifestyle evangelism invovles living and speaking in a way that points people to Jesus. Lifestyle evangelism calls Christians to live an attractive, winsome, holy life that captures the attention of others to share the Gospel.


id: way-of-the-master
url: way-of-the-master.html
title: Is The Way of the Master approach to evangelism consistent with the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/way-of-the-master-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Way of the Master (TWOTM) stays true to Scripture by confronting sin through God’s law to reveal the need for Jesus. The effectiveness of TWOTM depends on pairing truth with genuine relationship and Spirit-led wisdom.


id: missiology
url: missiology.html
title: Missiology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/missiology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Missiology is the study of missions, grounded in God’s global plan to bring salvation to all nations as revealed in both the Old and New Testaments. Missiology equips believers to effectively communicate the gospel across different cultures.


id: friendship-evangelism
url: friendship-evangelism.html
title: Should Christians engage in 'friendship evangelism'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/friendship-evangelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Friendship evangelism rightly values loving relationships and a godly example, but it falls short if it stops at silent witness. The Bible calls Christians to both shine with Christlike lives and boldly share the gospel so others can hear and believe.


id: four-spiritual-laws
url: four-spiritual-laws.html
title: The four spiritual laws – What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/four-spiritual-laws-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Four Spiritual Laws–a Gospel booklet written by Bill Bright–clearly outlines God’s plan to restore humanity through Jesus Christ. The Four Spiritual Laws describe four foundational spiritual truths found in the Bible, which are central to the Gospel.


id: Romans-Road-salvation
url: Romans-Road-salvation.html
title: The Romans Road to salvation – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/Romans-Road-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Romans Road is a condensed form of the Gospel that is used to explain salvation in the simplest way possible. The Romans Road outlines the total sinfulness of man, the consequences of our sin and the plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.


id: share-testimony
url: share-testimony.html
title: What are some tips for how I can share my Christian testimony?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/share-testimony-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sharing your Christian testimony means telling how Jesus has changed your life—what life was like before, how you came to faith, and how He works in you now. You can use your story to point others to Christ and invite them to experience the same life-transforming relationship with Him.


id: sensitive-Muslim-culture
url: sensitive-Muslim-culture.html
title: What are some tips on how to be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/sensitive-Muslim-culture-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Believers are called to make Jesus known to all people, including Muslims, and being sensitive to Muslim culture helps us build bridges to do that. Learning others’ customs and beliefs helps us communicate the gospel effectively and sensitively.


id: short-term-missions
url: short-term-missions.html
title: What are the advantages and disadvantages of short-term missions?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/short-term-missions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Short-term missions give Christians a chance to serve, share the gospel, and experience other cultures without committing to full-time work. With proper preparation and the right heart, these trips can be impactful, though poor planning or attitudes can limit their effectiveness.


id: Christian-missions
url: Christian-missions.html
title: What are the concepts and the goals of Christian missions?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/Christian-missions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian missions is all about being “sent” to share Jesus’ life-changing message, whether across the street or across the globe. The goal of Christian missions is to help others see their need for Christ, follow Him, and experience the transforming power of His Spirit in their lives.


id: biblical-evangelism
url: biblical-evangelism.html
title: What is a biblical approach for evangelism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/biblical-evangelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Evangelism is sharing the gospel with others so they can follow Christ. A biblical approach for evangelism requires prayer, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to sharing the full truth of the gospel, even if it leads to mixed reactions. Ultimately, the best method is one that is tailored to the individual, the situation, and how God has uniquely equipped us, trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide the process.


id: bad-news-good-news
url: bad-news-good-news.html
title: What is the bad news / good news method of sharing the gospel?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/bad-news-good-news-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The bad news/good news method of sharing the gospel shares, first, that all people are sinners in need of salvation. This is followed by the good news that Jesus lived, died, and rose from the grave to offer forgiveness of sins and new life to all who trust in Him. Understanding our sin makes the gospel’s grace and hope even more powerful and life-changing.


id: lead-child-Christ
url: lead-child-Christ.html
title: What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/lead-child-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Leading a child to Christ involves teaching them God’s Word, modeling a faithful life, and encouraging them to trust Jesus. Prayer, example, and age-appropriate instruction help children understand sin, salvation, and the ongoing journey of following Christ.


id: Christian-missionary
url: Christian-missionary.html
title: Who are Christian missionaries and what do they do?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/Christian-missionary-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian missionaries are people who dedicate their lives to sharing Jesus, making disciples, and serving others—often in unfamiliar or challenging environments. The goal of Christian missionaries is to help people recognize their need for Christ, grow in faith, and follow Him.


id: accepting-Christ
url: accepting-Christ.html
title: Why is the phrase 'accepting Christ' used in evangelism if it is not in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/accepting-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The phrase "accepting Christ" is not found in the Bible. However, the concept is—salvation is a free gift that we receive by faith, not by works.


id: world-missions
url: world-missions.html
title: World missions – What does the Bible say?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Evangelism
image: images/featured/world-missions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  World missions is part of God’s plan to reach every nation and people group with the gospel, reflecting His love for all humanity. When we share the Good News locally or globally, we participate in God’s plan for salvation and help others know, love, and follow Jesus.


id: applying-Bible
url: applying-Bible.html
title: Applying the Bible – How can I do it in my life?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/applying-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Applying the Bible means knowing what God’s Word says and doing it. His Word is still true and applicable today.


id: Bible-inerrant
url: Bible-inerrant.html
title: Are only the original manuscripts of the Bible inerrant?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-inerrant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s inerrant Word is powerful, living, and active. God has given us all we need to live an abundant, godly life.


id: biblical-hermeneutics
url: biblical-hermeneutics.html
title: Biblical hermeneutics – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-hermeneutics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles and methods of interpreting the text of the Bible. The purpose of hermeneutics is to help us know how to properly interpret, understand, and apply the Bible.


id: biblical-numerology
url: biblical-numerology.html
title: Biblical numerology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-numerology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scripture contains many recurring number patterns, each with its own meaning. However, biblical numerology is not secret code but rather patterns that point us to Jesus.


id: biblical-typology
url: biblical-typology.html
title: Biblical typology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-typology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Typology is the use of one thing to symbolize something else. Key types, like the Passover lamb and the tabernacle, help reveal the connection between the old covenant and the new covenant through Jesus Christ.


id: bibliology
url: bibliology.html
title: Bibliology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/bibliology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bibliology is the study of the Bible so we can understand what we believe and why we believe it. It is important we engage in Bibliology so we can understand biblical figures like Jesus and biblical concepts like salvation.


id: Codex-Sinaiticus-Vaticanus
url: Codex-Sinaiticus-Vaticanus.html
title: Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus – What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Codex-Sinaiticus-Vaticanus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus are two of the oldest complete or nearly complete copies of the New Testament in its original Greek language.


id: books-added-Bible
url: books-added-Bible.html
title: Could more books be added to the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/books-added-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is complete and closed—no more books will be added, as God’s Word is perfect, sufficient, and eternal. This unchanging canon, finalized by AD 363, continues to equip believers fully for life and faith.


id: deductive-Bible-study
url: deductive-Bible-study.html
title: Deductive Bible study—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/deductive-Bible-study-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Deductive, or topical, Bible study starts with a central theme and explores all Scripture passages related to it, letting the Bible reveal the truth, rather than forcing it to fit preconceived ideas. When practiced humbly and contextually, deductive Bible study deepens understanding, strengthens faith, and points to Christ.


id: gospel-writers-claim-Jesus-God
url: gospel-writers-claim-Jesus-God.html
title: Did the gospel writers claim that Jesus is God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/gospel-writers-claim-Jesus-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospels boldly show Jesus as God, worthy of worship and fully in authority. Believing in Him changes everything—our salvation, our obedience, and the way we live.


id: resurrection-accounts
url: resurrection-accounts.html
title: Do the Gospel resurrection accounts contradict each other?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/resurrection-accounts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospel resurrection accounts don’t contradict each other—they complete each other. Each Gospel offers a unique eyewitness angle that, together, confirm the same world-changing truth: Jesus truly rose from the dead.


id: names-titles-Bible
url: names-titles-Bible.html
title: Does the Bible have different names and titles?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/names-titles-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is known by many names—Law, Gospel, Word of God, Sword of the Spirit, and more—each revealing a facet of its divine purpose. Exploring these titles deepens our understanding of the Bible and draws us closer to the God who speaks through it.


id: original-Bible
url: original-Bible.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/original-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Does the original Bible exist today? What are some of the oldest manuscripts of the Bible currently in existence?

tldr:
  The original manuscripts of the Bible no longer exist, but thousands of ancient copies—like the Dead Sea Scrolls and Codex Sinaiticus—prove its accuracy and preservation. God’s Word remains unshaken through time, revealing that while the ink has faded, the truth has never changed.


id: form-criticism
url: form-criticism.html
title: Form criticism – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/form-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Form criticism is a Bible study method that seeks to categorize units of Scripture according to their literary pattern or genre and then attempt to trace this pattern to its point of oral communication.


id: generic-criticism
url: generic-criticism.html
title: Generic criticism — What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/generic-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Generic criticism is a way to analyze different genres (or categories) of music, art or literature. Biblical generic criticism analyzes Scripture by identifying its literary genre and then focusing on the distinctive features of each genre.


id: homiletics
url: homiletics.html
title: Homiletics – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/homiletics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Homiletics is the art and practice of studying, preparing, and delivering God’s Word effectively to teach, exhort, and inspire an audience. Homiletics combines careful biblical study, structured sermon development, clear communication, and spiritual preparation to impact lives for Christ.


id: word-study-Bible
url: word-study-Bible.html
title: How can doing a word study be helpful in understanding the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/word-study-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Word studies uncover the depth and richness of Scripture by helping us understand the original meaning behind biblical words. Doing a word study can breathe fresh insight into familiar passages and equip us to handle God’s Word with greater accuracy.


id: Greek-Hebrew-Bible
url: Greek-Hebrew-Bible.html
title: How can knowing Greek and Hebrew be helpful when studying the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Greek-Hebrew-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Knowing Hebrew and Greek lets us see the Bible as God originally intended, uncovering deeper meaning, poetic beauty, and nuance lost in translation. Knowing Greek and Hebrew also equips us to interpret the Bible accurately and defend our faith with confidence.


id: exegesis-eisegesis
url: exegesis-eisegesis.html
title: How do exegesis and eisegesis differ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/exegesis-eisegesis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Exegesis is an objective, systematic method to understand the original meaning of a passage. In contrast, eisegesis is a subjective, selective approach where the reader imposes their own ideas on the text.


id: Bible-punctuation
url: Bible-punctuation.html
title: How do translators know what punctuation to use when translating the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-punctuation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The original Bible had limited punctuation, if any, so translators determine the best use of punctuation, depending on the language into which the Bible is being translated. Bible translators use punctuation to best capture the meaning and intent from the original Bible.


id: which-book
url: which-book.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/which-book-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  How do we know which book—the Bible, the Apocrypha, the Qur'an, the Book of Mormon, etc.—is the Word of God?

tldr:
  The Bible’s claim to be the Word of God is supported by its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecy, eyewitness testimony, and abundant ancient manuscripts, unlike other religious texts that contain factual errors. The Bible not only claims to be God’s Word; it is God’s Word and the only authoritative guide for faith and life.


id: biblical-symbolism
url: biblical-symbolism.html
title: How does the Bible use symbolism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-symbolism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ancient cultures, including the Jewish culture, used symbols to illustrate abstract concepts. Understanding the meaning of these symbols will enable the student of Scripture to better follow the meaning of the text.


id: write-the-Bible
url: write-the-Bible.html
title: How long did it take to write the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/write-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We don’t know how long it took for each book of the Bible to be written, but it is estimated that the entire Bible was created within the span of fifteen hundred years. The Bible reveals God’s consistent guidance and revelation across generations.


id: how-old-is-the-Bible
url: how-old-is-the-Bible.html
title: How old is the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/how-old-is-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible may be ancient, but its truth is timeless. Written over fifteen hundred years ago, it still speaks with power today, revealing the same unchanging God who made us, loves us, and transforms lives.


id: start-reading-Bible
url: start-reading-Bible.html
title: I want to start reading the Bible. Where should I begin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/start-reading-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is God's living Word, written by over 40 authors across 1,500 years with one message—redemption through Jesus. A great place to start reading is either Genesis, for the foundation, or John, to meet the Savior.


id: languages-Bible-written
url: languages-Bible-written.html
title: In what languages was the Bible written?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/languages-Bible-written-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible was originally written mostly in Hebrew and Greek, with some portions in Aramaic. Understanding these original languages helps us better grasp God’s inspired message across diverse cultures and times.


id: inductive-Bible-study
url: inductive-Bible-study.html
title: Inductive Bible study – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/inductive-Bible-study-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Inductive Bible study helps readers dig deep into Scripture by observing the text, interpreting its meaning, and applying it to life. Inductive Bible study equips believers to understand God’s Word clearly, live it boldly, and avoid shallow or misguided interpretations.


id: First-Testament
url: First-Testament.html
title: Is First Testament a better name for the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/First-Testament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “First Testament” emphasizes chronology, while “Old Testament” reflects the Bible’s own covenant language. Calling the Old Testament the “First Testament” misses the biblical sense that these writings prepared the way for the New Covenant fulfilled in Jesus.


id: God-Bible-sexist
url: God-Bible-sexist.html
title: Is God/the Bible sexist?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/God-Bible-sexist-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is not sexist simply because it describes many events from the patriarchal societies of the time periods it covers. God values men and women equally; God and the Bible are not sexist.


id: group-Bible-study
url: group-Bible-study.html
title: Is group Bible study worthwhile?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/group-Bible-study-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Studying the Bible is always valuable, but group Bible study adds the richness of shared insight, real-time application, and meaningful Christian fellowship. Group Bible study is a powerful way to grow deeper in truth while growing closer to others in Christ.


id: Scripture-verse-out-of-context
url: Scripture-verse-out-of-context.html
title: Is it ever okay to use a single verse of Scripture out of its context?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Scripture-verse-out-of-context-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Not every single-verse quote is misuse—some verses clearly convey truth on their own. To avoid distortion, we must always check the context and handle God’s Word with care and wisdom.


id: biblical-inerrancy
url: biblical-inerrancy.html
title: Is it important to believe in biblical inerrancy? Why?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-inerrancy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Either all of the Bible is true and inerrant, or none of it is. It is important to believe in biblical inerrancy because its truth impacts our lives now and for eternity.


id: John-7-53-8-11
url: John-7-53-8-11.html
title: Is John 7:53–8:11 an original part of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/John-7-53-8-11-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  John 7:53–8:11, the story of the woman caught in adultery, likely wasn’t part of the original Gospel of John manuscripts, but it’s widely accepted as true and contains no disputed doctrines. While scholars debate its placement and wording, the passage powerfully illustrates Jesus’ mercy and grace without undermining the Bible’s overall integrity.


id: Bible-Word-of-God
url: Bible-Word-of-God.html
title: Is the Bible really the Word of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-Word-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are both internal and external evidences that demonstrate the Bible is the Word of God. The Bible being the Word of God calls us to take seriously what it says.


id: Bible-relevant
url: Bible-relevant.html
title: Is the Bible still relevant today?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-relevant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is still relevant today because it tells us timeless truths about God, Jesus Christ, and human nature.


id: study-Bible
url: study-Bible.html
title: Is there a proper way to study the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/study-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Putting each passage into its intended context and prayerfully asking God to give us wisdom are most important when studying the Bible.


id: Bible-allegory
url: Bible-allegory.html
title: Is there allegory in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-allegory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible's use of the literary device known as allegory makes spiritual concepts easier to understand. Allegory enriches the text of Scripture and draws us closer to our understanding of God.


id: harmony-Gospels
url: harmony-Gospels.html
title: Is there harmony in the Gospels? What is the harmony of the Gospels?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/harmony-Gospels-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gospels each tell the story of Jesus from a unique perspective, yet together they form a harmonious, unified account of His life, ministry, death, and resurrection. These differences do not undermine their truth but rather offer different perspectives and a more comprehensive look at Jesus’ life and purpose.


id: narrative-criticism
url: narrative-criticism.html
title: Narrative criticism — What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/narrative-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Narrative criticism is a literary method that looks at how the Bible’s stories fit together to create a unified story by tracking plots, characters, and themes across different books. Narrative criticism can help us follow God’s saving plan from creation to Christ, but we must be careful not to let literary assumptions change the meaning or cast doubt on the Bible’s authority.


id: narrative-theology
url: narrative-theology.html
title: Narrative theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/narrative-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Narrative theology views the Bible as a single story with God as the main character, calling people to follow His redemptive plan. While narrative theology is helpful, if we focus only on the story of the Bible and ignore doctrine, we risk losing the truth that gives that story its meaning.


id: redaction-higher-criticism
url: redaction-higher-criticism.html
title: Redaction criticism and higher criticism—What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/redaction-higher-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Redaction criticism examines how biblical authors may have edited sources, while higher criticism aims to reconstruct the historical context behind the text. Both redaction and higher criticism often rely on speculation and can distort Scripture by viewing it as a human creation, rather than God’s Word preserved through history.


id: Bible-interpreted-literally
url: Bible-interpreted-literally.html
title: Should the Bible be interpreted literally?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-interpreted-literally-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible should be interpreted literally. At the same time, the Bible makes use of many literary devices, and these should be interpreted accordingly. Understanding the Bible in its historical, cultural, grammatical, and literary contexts does not undermine the literal message but enhances our understanding.


id: apostle-Paul-writings
url: apostle-Paul-writings.html
title: Should we accept the writings of the Apostle Paul as inspired (see 1 Corinthians 7:12)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/apostle-Paul-writings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There is no theological basis for doubting the divine inspiration of Paul's writings. In this verse, Paul is simply giving additional revelation regarding marriage that Jesus didn’t elaborate on.


id: books-bible
url: books-bible.html
title: Should we read other books, or just the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/books-bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is our ultimate authority, but that does not mean we cannot read other books. Whether for pleasure, learning, understanding the Bible better, or gaining perspective on the world and humanity, reading other books can equip, encourage, and enrich our walk with Christ.


id: source-criticism
url: source-criticism.html
title: Source criticism—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/source-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Source criticism studies the written or oral materials biblical authors may have used, recognizing that God sometimes worked through earlier records and traditions. However, when pushed beyond the evidence, it can drift into speculation that undermines confidence in God’s inspired Word.


id: textualism
url: textualism.html
title: Textualism—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/textualism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Textualism means letting the actual words of the Bible determine its meaning, rather than relying on personal ideas or traditions. Textualism is a commitment to read the Bible as it is written—carefully, contextually, and with the humility to obey what God has clearly said.


id: apocryphal-gospels
url: apocryphal-gospels.html
title: The apocryphal gospels — What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/apocryphal-gospels-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The apocryphal gospels are texts that are not included in the canonical New Testament. They are not recognized as part of the official Christian scriptures.


id: canon-of-Scripture
url: canon-of-Scripture.html
title: The canon of Scripture - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/canon-of-Scripture-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The biblical canon is the fixed collection of sixty-six divinely inspired books—thirty-nine Old Testament and twenty-seven New Testament—that God’s people recognized through authorship, doctrinal harmony, and universal acceptance. We can trust the Bible we hold today as God’s preserved Word.


id: comma-Johanneum
url: comma-Johanneum.html
title: The Comma Johanneum – What is it? What is the original wording of 1 John 5:7-8?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/comma-Johanneum-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Comma Johanneum (or Johannine Comma) is a disputed textual variant found in 1 John 5 of the New Testament. The longer, disputed version is not found in the original Greek manuscripts.


id: Critical-Text
url: Critical-Text.html
title: The Critical Text – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Critical-Text-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Critical Text is a Greek text of the New Testament compiled through modern text-critical methods.


id: Latin-Vulgate
url: Latin-Vulgate.html
title: The Latin Vulgate Bible – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Latin-Vulgate-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Latin Vulgate was Jerome’s translation of the Bible into the everyday Latin of his time, making Scripture clear and accessible to ordinary people. For over a thousand years, the Latin Vulgate Bible united the Western church and reflected God’s desire for His Word to be understood by all.


id: law-of-first-mention
url: law-of-first-mention.html
title: The law of first mention – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/law-of-first-mention-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The law of first mention looks at the first appearance of a word or theme in the Bible to understand its basic meaning, helping guide later study. While this tool can be helpful at times, it’s important to be careful not to let earlier uses override later context.


id: Majority-Text
url: Majority-Text.html
title: The Majority Text – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Majority-Text-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Majority Text reflects the most common Greek readings found in the largest number of New Testament manuscripts, mainly from the Byzantine tradition. Though not the oldest, the Majority Text shows how God’s Word was faithfully copied and preserved through the generations for all believers.


id: Masoretic-Text
url: Masoretic-Text.html
title: The Masoretic Text – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Masoretic-Text-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Masoretic Text is the standard Hebrew version of the Old Testament, carefully maintained by Jewish scribes known as the Masoretes. The accuracy of the Masoretic Text is backed by ancient scrolls and translations, which strongly support that our modern Bibles accurately reflect God’s Word.


id: pastoral-epistles
url: pastoral-epistles.html
title: The Pastoral Epistles - What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/pastoral-epistles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Pastoral Epistles—First Timothy, Second Timothy, and Titus—guide church leaders and believers in faithful living, sound teaching, and enduring service. Paul’s final letters reveal a heart for shepherding God’s people and passing on the gospel with courage and grace.


id: Pauline-epistles
url: Pauline-epistles.html
title: The Pauline Epistles - What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Pauline-epistles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Pauline Epistles are thirteen letters from Paul that explain the gospel, guide church life, and show how faith in Christ shapes everyday living. The Pauline Epistles teach salvation by grace, the supremacy of Christ, and the hope of His return, connecting doctrine with practical Christian living.


id: prison-epistles
url: prison-epistles.html
title: The Prison Epistles—What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/prison-epistles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The apostle Paul wrote four letters from prison while relatively free under house arrest. Three letters give advice and instructions to three churches, while one is a personal letter concerning slavery and forgiveness.


id: purpose-of-the-Bible
url: purpose-of-the-Bible.html
title: The purpose of the Bible—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/purpose-of-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is granted to us to tell the story of God's relationship with creation and with humans. The purpose of the Bible is to reveal God to us.


id: septuagint
url: septuagint.html
title: The Septuagint—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/septuagint-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Septuagint (LXX) is the ancient Greek collection of the Hebrew Scriptures that shaped how Jews and early Christians read God’s Word. The Septuagint shows how God ensured His truth could reach every language and culture long before the gospel spread.


id: Synoptic-Gospels
url: Synoptic-Gospels.html
title: The Synoptic Gospels—What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Synoptic-Gospels-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—offer a unified view of Jesus’ life, sharing much of the same content but written for distinct audiences: Jewish, Roman, and Gentile. Together, they reveal the good news of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection from three complementary perspectives.


id: Textus-Receptus
url: Textus-Receptus.html
title: The Textus Receptus—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Textus-Receptus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Textus Receptus was the first widely printed Greek New Testament, used for major Reformation translations like the KJV. Though based on few late manuscripts, it paved the way for more accurate Greek texts and showed God’s faithfulness in preserving His Word.


id: Mark-16-9-20
url: Mark-16-9-20.html
title: Were Mark 16:9–20 added to the Bible by scribes? Should Mark 16:9–20 be in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Mark-16-9-20-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mark 16:9–20’s authenticity is debated because it’s missing from some of the earliest manuscripts, but no core Christian doctrine depends on these verses. Scholars believe the longer ending was likely added later to provide a fuller conclusion, yet its message aligns with the gospel’s truth.


id: Bible-authors
url: Bible-authors.html
title: Were there different authors of the books of the Bible? Who were the authors?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-authors-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God directed numerous human authors to pen words of His choosing. The words and message of Scripture ultimately come from God.


id: Bible-codes
url: Bible-codes.html
title: What are Bible codes? Is there any validity to them?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-codes-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While there are some patterns in Scripture, there are no secret Bible codes. Blessing comes on those who read and apply God’s Word, not those who chase Bible codes.


id: imprecatory-psalms
url: imprecatory-psalms.html
title: What are imprecatory psalms?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/imprecatory-psalms-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Imprecatory Psalms include the psalmist’s request for the Lord to bring specific harms on some enemy. These express deep emotions and a yearning for God’s goodness and justice. They also remind us that we are in need of His mercy, and that vengeance is His business, not ours.


id: Bible-study-methods
url: Bible-study-methods.html
title: What are some good Bible study methods?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-study-methods-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible recommends reading, writing, memorizing, and meditation. Memorizing involves the head, while meditation involves the heart.


id: Bible-stats
url: Bible-stats.html
title: What are some interesting Bible stats? What are some facts and stats about the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-stats-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is a divinely inspired library of 66 books, written over 1,500 years by about 40 authors, containing over 31,000 verses and more than 773,000 words. These fascinating facts are not meant to just be interesting but to remind us that Scripture is God’s intentional Word to us meant to reveal Himself, call us to relationship with Him, and transform our lives today.


id: promises-of-God
url: promises-of-God.html
title: What are some of the promises of God in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/promises-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s promises are unshakable commitments from the Creator of everything, grounded in His perfect character. Because God is who He is, we can fully trust that His promises will never fail.


id: not-in-Bible
url: not-in-Bible.html
title: What are some things people commonly think are in the Bible that really aren't?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/not-in-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A lot of popular Christian sayings and practices sound biblical—but aren’t actually found in Scripture. Knowing what the Bible truly says helps us let God's truth shape our faith instead of traditions or assumptions.


id: difference-old-new-testament
url: difference-old-new-testament.html
title: What are the differences between the Old and New Testaments?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/difference-old-new-testament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Testament lays the groundwork with God’s promises and laws, pointing forward to the coming Messiah, while the New Testament unveils Jesus as that promised Savior. Together, the Old and New Testaments tell one powerful story of redemption that shapes faith, worship, and life for all who believe.


id: major-minor-prophets
url: major-minor-prophets.html
title: What are the Major Prophets in the Bible? What are the Minor Prophets?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/major-minor-prophets-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Major and Minor Prophets differ mainly in the length of their books, but both reveal God’s message and deepen our understanding of Him. Though often overlooked, these prophetic writings point to Jesus and are vital for grasping God’s plan and promises.


id: penitential-psalms
url: penitential-psalms.html
title: What are the penitential psalms?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/penitential-psalms-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The penitential psalms are seven heartfelt prayers that teach us how to confess sin honestly, cry out for God’s mercy, and seek His restoration. The penitential psalms guide believers in repentance and show that forgiveness is rooted in God’s steadfast love, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.


id: psalms-of-lament
url: psalms-of-lament.html
title: What are the psalms of lament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/psalms-of-lament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalms of lament are songs that express grief, sorrow, and anguish. They reflect the raw, honest emotions of the psalmist while ultimately seeking God's intervention and trusting in His faithfulness to redeem and restore.


id: psalms-of-praise
url: psalms-of-praise.html
title: What are the psalms of praise?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/psalms-of-praise-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalms of praise glorify God for who He is and what He has done through worshipful words. God’s Word encourages us to speak and sing psalms to the Lord and to others.


id: biblical-literature
url: biblical-literature.html
title: What are the various forms of biblical literature?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-literature-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is a collection of not only sixty-six books, but also several types of literature written by different authors. Recognizing these various forms of biblical literature helps us understand the truth God has revealed to us.


id: Writings-Ketuvim
url: Writings-Ketuvim.html
title: What are the Writings? What is the Ketuvim?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Writings-Ketuvim-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Ketuvim, meaning "Writings" in Hebrew, is the third and final section of the Hebrew Bible, known as the Tanakh, following the Torah ("instruction") and the Nevi'im ("Prophets").


id: Bible-translation-use
url: Bible-translation-use.html
title: What Bible translation should I use?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-translation-use-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  No Bible translation is perfect, but the best one is the one you’ll actually read, understand, and live out. Choose a version that balances accuracy with readability so God’s Word can take root in your life.


id: canonicity-Scriptural
url: canonicity-Scriptural.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/canonicity-Scriptural-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What determines canonicity or that a particular book is considered scriptural? How do we decide which books belong in the Bible since the Bible doesn't tell us?

tldr:
  The closed canon of Scripture was recognized by God’s people based on authorship, divine inspiration, and consistent teaching. The Bible we have today is a trustworthy and divinely preserved revelation of God’s truth.


id: Westcott-and-Hort
url: Westcott-and-Hort.html
title: What did Westcott and Hort have to do with the text of the Bible? Who were Westcott and Hort?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Westcott-and-Hort-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Brooke Westcott and Fenton Hort, 19th-century theologians and Bible scholars, made pioneering contributions to textual criticism and the identification of the original Greek text. Westcott and Hort’s research advanced the field of textual criticism and supported the idea that the biblical text has been preserved accurately.


id: books-of-the-Bible
url: books-of-the-Bible.html
title: What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/books-of-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is made up of sixty-six distinct books written by different authors over centuries, each contributing a unique part to God’s unified message of redemption. Understanding the Bible as a library of God’s Word helps us read it with deeper insight, knowing every book reveals something vital about who God is and how He works.


id: what-does-word-bible-mean
url: what-does-word-bible-mean.html
title: What does the word "bible" mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-does-word-bible-mean-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The word "Bible" means “books” and refers to the collection of sacred Scriptures that reveal God’s character, laws, and promises. More than just history or literature, the Bible is God’s living Word, meant to guide, teach, and transform us as we take its truths to heart.


id: what-does-testament-mean
url: what-does-testament-mean.html
title: What does the word "testament" mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-does-testament-mean-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The word "testament" in the Bible primarily means "covenant," signifying God’s faithful and intimate promise to His people. Understanding this helps us see the Bible as a living relationship between God and humanity, sealed through Jesus’s sacrifice.


id: Bible-concordance
url: Bible-concordance.html
title: What is a Bible concordance and how can it be used?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-concordance-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible encourages us to study it for knowledge and understanding, and a concordance is a great resource in that journey.


id: Bible-scholar
url: Bible-scholar.html
title: What is a Bible scholar?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-scholar-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Bible scholar is someone who has dedicated his or her life to understanding Scripture, both for the glory of God and the building up of His church. All believers should be students of the Bible so we can know the truth, apply it to our lives, and share it with others.


id: maskil
url: maskil.html
title: What is a maskil in the Book of Psalms?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/maskil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Hebrew word "maskil" appears in the titles of several Psalms. It is often translated as "contemplation," "instruction," or "a skillful song."


id: what-is-a-parable
url: what-is-a-parable.html
title: What is a parable?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-is-a-parable-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A parable is a short story that uses everyday imagery to reveal deep spiritual truths to those ready to listen. Jesus used parables to teach, challenge, and invite us to seek God with open hearts and ears to hear.


id: proverb-Bible
url: proverb-Bible.html
title: What is a proverb? What makes a saying in the Bible a proverb?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/proverb-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Proverbs speak to general truths about life, not necessarily hard and fast realities. Proverbs help us live wisely by expressing general truths for practical, godly living.


id: what-is-an-epistle
url: what-is-an-epistle.html
title: What is an epistle? What are the epistles in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-is-an-epistle-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  An epistle is a letter, and a lot of the books of the New Testament are epistles. The epistles were written to teach, encourage, and correct believers, offering timeless truths for how to live faithfully in Christ.


id: biblical-illumination
url: biblical-illumination.html
title: What is biblical illumination?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-illumination-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblical illumination is when the Holy Spirit helps us to understand Scripture. Illumination connects to inspiration and interpretation, promoting spiritual growth and discernment of God's will.


id: biblical-literalism
url: biblical-literalism.html
title: What is biblical literalism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-literalism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Much of the Bible is written literally, meaning the text means exactly as it reads. Biblical literalism means the Bible means what it says; we just have to understand it in context.


id: chiasm-chiastic
url: chiasm-chiastic.html
title: What is chiastic structure? What is a chiasm?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/chiasm-chiastic-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A chiasm is a literary structure where ideas are presented and then mirrored in reverse to emphasize, clarify, or highlight a main point. Scripture employs chiasm at various levels—from individual sentences to entire sections—allowing readers to notice repetition, focus on the middle, and better remember the message.


id: dynamic-equivalence
url: dynamic-equivalence.html
title: What is dynamic equivalence in Bible translation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/dynamic-equivalence-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Dynamic equivalence is a thought-for-thought translation approach that prioritizes natural readability and understanding in the target language rather than literal accuracy to the original text.


id: Aramaic-Primacy
url: Aramaic-Primacy.html
title: What is meant by Aramaic Primacy? Is Aramaic the original language of the New Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Aramaic-Primacy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Aramaic Primacy is the belief that the New Testament was originally written in Aramaic, the colloquial language of the time of Jesus, rather than Greek. Aramaic Primacy lacks evidence and is rejected by the majority of scholars.


id: sufficiency-of-scripture
url: sufficiency-of-scripture.html
title: What is meant by the sufficiency of Scripture? How is the Bible sufficient?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/sufficiency-of-scripture-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture states that the Bible is all we need to be equipped for Christian life and service. Scripture reveals who God is, who we are, and how we are to live as those redeemed by God.


id: Strongs-Exhaustive-Concordance
url: Strongs-Exhaustive-Concordance.html
title: What is Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Strongs-Exhaustive-Concordance-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is a powerful Bible study tool that connects every English word in the King James Bible to its original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek term. It helps believers dig deeper into Scripture, uncover patterns, and understand the Bible more accurately without needing formal language training.


id: textual-criticism
url: textual-criticism.html
title: What is textual criticism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/textual-criticism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Textual criticism involves analyzing manuscripts and ancient translations to determine the most trustworthy version of the biblical text. By examining their differences and origins, scholars can reconstruct what the authors originally wrote and ensure that modern translations accurately represent God’s Word.


id: what-is-the-Bible
url: what-is-the-Bible.html
title: What is the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-is-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible tells us who God is and how He has worked through human history. The Bible tells us who we are, how we can be made right with Him, and how we can live with purpose.


id: canon-Bible
url: canon-Bible.html
title: What is the canon of the Bible and how did we get it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/canon-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The canon of the Bible is the divinely inspired collection of sixty-six books recognized over centuries by God’s people through prophetic/apostolic authorship, doctrinal consistency, and widespread acceptance. Though humans identified the canon, it was ultimately God’s sovereign guidance that preserved His inspired Word for us today.


id: Chicago-Statement-Biblical-Inerrancy
url: Chicago-Statement-Biblical-Inerrancy.html
title: What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Chicago-Statement-Biblical-Inerrancy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The doctrine of biblical inerrancy expresses the biblical claim that Scripture is the Word of God and is therefore trustworthy and reliable. The Chicago Statement affirms biblical inerrancy.


id: difference-covenant-contract
url: difference-covenant-contract.html
title: What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/difference-covenant-contract-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A contract is a legal agreement to exchange goods or services, while a covenant is a relational commitment meant to unite lives and transform identities. Through the new covenant, God invites us into a lasting, loyal relationship with Him that goes far beyond a simple contract.


id: Talmud
url: Talmud.html
title: What is the Jewish Talmud?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Talmud-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Jewish Talmud is a collection of oral laws, which developed hundreds of years before the birth of the Messiah. While often confusing to the reader, the Talmud and its various parts are of value in understanding post-temple Judaism.


id: antithetical-parallelism
url: antithetical-parallelism.html
title: What is the literary device of antithetical parallelism used in Hebrew poetry?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/antithetical-parallelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Antithetical parallelism is where the second line contrasts with the idea presented in the first line. This technique is commonly found in Psalms and Proverbs, enhancing the poetic structure and meaning of the text.


id: emblematic-parallelism
url: emblematic-parallelism.html
title: What is the literary device of emblematic parallelism used in Hebrew poetry?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/emblematic-parallelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Emblematic parallelism in Hebrew poetry pairs a symbolic image, metaphor, or simile (the emblem) in the first line with its corresponding meaning or interpretation in the second line.


id: synonymous-parallelism
url: synonymous-parallelism.html
title: What is the literary device of synonymous parallelism used in Hebrew poetry?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/synonymous-parallelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Synonymous parallelism is a poetic device where the second line restates the idea of the first line using different words or images, reinforcing the message. Synonymous parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry, helping make the message memorable and strong.


id: synthetic-parallelism
url: synthetic-parallelism.html
title: What is the literary device of synthetic parallelism used in Hebrew poetry?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/synthetic-parallelism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Synthetic parallelism is a Hebrew poetic device where the second line builds on the first, adding detail, consequence, or moral insight. Synthetic parallelism’s progression helps the reader grasp the full meaning and remember God’s truth more clearly.


id: longest-book-of-the-Bible
url: longest-book-of-the-Bible.html
title: What is the longest book of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/longest-book-of-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The longest book of the Bible by word count in the original languages is Jeremiah, not Psalms, even though Psalms has the most chapters. Fun facts like this are intriguing, but the real power of Scripture lies in believing and living out God's truth.


id: longest-verse-in-the-Bible
url: longest-verse-in-the-Bible.html
title: What is the longest verse in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/longest-verse-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The verse and chapter divisions were added well after Scripture was written. There is no particular spiritual significance to the longest verse in the Bible in any language. But knowing what are the longest and shortest verses can be interesting factoids.


id: middle-verse-of-the-Bible
url: middle-verse-of-the-Bible.html
title: What is the middle verse of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/middle-verse-of-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Verse and chapter divisions of the Bible are not divinely inspired. However, when considering the manmade divisions of Scripture, Psalm 103:1-2 are the central verses, calling readers to praise and remember God’s blessings.


id: prophetic-books-Neviim
url: prophetic-books-Neviim.html
title: What is the Neviim? How are the "prophetic books" classified in the Hebrew Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/prophetic-books-Neviim-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Neviim, or “Prophets,” is the middle section of the Hebrew Bible divided into Former and Latter Prophets, grouping historical and prophetic books differently than the Christian Old Testament. Though arranged uniquely, the Hebrew Bible contains all the same books found in the Protestant Old Testament, revealing God’s story and pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment.


id: oldest-book-of-the-Bible
url: oldest-book-of-the-Bible.html
title: What is the oldest book of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/oldest-book-of-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Either Job or Genesis is the oldest written book of the Bible. Regardless of which came first, both are timeless because they reveal the unchanging character of God, who still speaks, leads, and transforms lives today.


id: Pentateuch
url: Pentateuch.html
title: What is the Pentateuch?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Pentateuch-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Pentateuch, or Torah, is the Bible’s foundation, revealing God’s creation, covenant, law, and plan for Israel. The Pentateuch points to Jesus, who perfectly fulfills the law and offers salvation to all who believe.


id: preservation-Bible
url: preservation-Bible.html
title: What is the preservation of the Bible? Is the doctrine of preservation biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/preservation-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The preservation of the Bible shows God’s power to protect His Word through every generation. Thousands of manuscripts, faithfully transmitted and copied, reflect the Bible’s unchanging truths.


id: warning-passages
url: warning-passages.html
title: What is the purpose of the warning passages in Scripture?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/warning-passages-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible’s warning passages act like divine guardrails—exposing false faith while strengthening true believers to endure and grow. God uses them not to frighten His people, but to preserve them and keep them close to Him.


id: what-is-the-Shema
url: what-is-the-Shema.html
title: What is the Shema?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-is-the-Shema-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Shema is a powerful prayer calling us to love God wholeheartedly and to obey His commands. Affirmed by Jesus as the greatest commandment, it challenges us to keep God first in every part of our lives and to pass His truth faithfully to the next generation.


id: shortest-verse-in-the-Bible
url: shortest-verse-in-the-Bible.html
title: What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/shortest-verse-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Before discussing the shortest verse in the Bible, it is important to recognize that chapter and verse numbers were a later addition to the text. They are certainly very helpful to us, but they do not hold any particularly special meaning.


id: story-Old-Testament-history
url: story-Old-Testament-history.html
title: What is the story of the history books in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/story-Old-Testament-history-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The story of the history books starts right when Moses died, Joshua took over, and the Israelites were ready to move into Canaan. Even though the historical books overlap quite a bit, they give different perspectives and details that highlight God’s faithfulness, the challenges Israel faced, and how their obedience or disobedience shaped their journey and relationship with Him.


id: story-Old-Testament-law
url: story-Old-Testament-law.html
title: What is the story of The Law Books in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/story-Old-Testament-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Law Books blend Israel’s origin stories with God’s instructions given to Moses, guiding how His people live, worship, and relate to Him. These laws—civil, ceremonial, and moral—set Israel apart, reveal human need for God’s grace, and prepare the way for Jesus.


id: Synoptic-Problem
url: Synoptic-Problem.html
title: What is the Synoptic Problem?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Synoptic-Problem-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Synoptic Problem questions why Matthew, Mark, and Luke often describe the same events with similar wording and order, yet with differences. The best explanation is shared eyewitness testimony and the common use of available sources, all guided by the Holy Spirit.


id: what-is-the-Torah
url: what-is-the-Torah.html
title: What is the Torah?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/what-is-the-Torah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Torah refers to the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch. The Torah reveals to us who God is and how He calls us to live in covenant with Him.


id: verbal-plenary-preservation
url: verbal-plenary-preservation.html
title: What is Verbal Plenary Preservation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/verbal-plenary-preservation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Verbal Plenary Preservation claims God perfectly preserved every inspired word of Scripture in one text or translation. While God’s Word is indeed preserved and enduring, He did so through many faithful manuscripts—not just one edition—so His truth remains clear for every generation.


id: wisdom-literature
url: wisdom-literature.html
title: What is wisdom literature?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/wisdom-literature-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Wisdom literature is a genre of literature consisting of statements that teach about life, virtue, and the nature of God.


id: when-Bible-written
url: when-Bible-written.html
title: What methods help us figure out when the books of the Bible were written?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/when-Bible-written-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Internal and external evidence helps us figure out when the books of the Bible were written. The dating of the books of the Bible are fairly accurate, given their antiquity, but even when there is some disagreement regarding the date of a Bible book's writing, this does not mean that the content of the book is in dispute.


id: biblical-exegesis
url: biblical-exegesis.html
title: What principles are used in biblical exegesis?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/biblical-exegesis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblical exegesis is the careful, step-by-step process of uncovering the Bible’s original meaning using principles like literal, grammatical, historical, synthesis, and practical interpretation. Biblical exegesis ensures we understand Scripture in its true context and accurately apply it to our lives.


id: God-promises
url: God-promises.html
title: When I see a promise of God in the Bible, how can I know if it applies to me?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/God-promises-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Not every promise in the Bible is meant for every person in every situation. To know if a promise applies to you, study its context, audience, and conditions to understand God’s intent, rather than just claiming His words.


id: divided-Bible-chapters-verses
url: divided-Bible-chapters-verses.html
title: When were the books of the Bible divided into chapters and verses? Who did the dividing?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/divided-Bible-chapters-verses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When originally compiled, the books of the Bible did not include chapters and verses. As such, these divisions are not inspired yet are very helpful in quickly finding and citing biblical passages.


id: when-gospels-written
url: when-gospels-written.html
title: When were the Gospels written?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/when-gospels-written-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although the date of authorship of the Gospels is not specifically recorded, they were written after the events occurred to record all Jesus did and said so that we would know Him and believe in Him.


id: Old-Testament-prophesy-Christ
url: Old-Testament-prophesy-Christ.html
title: Where does the Old Testament prophesy the coming of Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-prophesy-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Testament foretold every key detail of Jesus’ coming—from His virgin birth and birthplace to His suffering and death. Jesus fulfilled each prophecy perfectly, proving He is the promised Messiah and the Son of God.


id: which-gospel-written-first
url: which-gospel-written-first.html
title: Which gospel was written first?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/which-gospel-written-first-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scholars agree that the four gospels were completed and published between the AD 40s and AD 90 while plenty of eyewitnesses to the events were still alive. Many believe that Mark was the first gospel written.


id: Bible-apply-today
url: Bible-apply-today.html
title: Which parts of the Bible apply to us today? How can we know?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-apply-today-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God revealed Himself to humanity through what is recorded in the Bible. Every part of the Bible is as valid as when it was written. But not every word of the Bible is a command God expects everyone to follow.


id: acrostic-poem-Bible
url: acrostic-poem-Bible.html
title: Which poems in the Bible are acrostic poems?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/acrostic-poem-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Acrostic poems include Psalms 9–10 (considered as one poem), 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, and 145; Proverbs 31:10-31; Lamentations chapters 1-4, and Nahum 1:2-8.


id: four-gospels
url: four-gospels.html
title: Why are there four Gospels instead of one?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/four-gospels-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The four Gospels provide complementary, but distinct, perspectives on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Together, the four Gospels offer a fuller picture than a single account could.


id: Jesus-parables
url: Jesus-parables.html
title: Why did Jesus use parables so often?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Jesus-parables-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus used parables to teach spiritual truths in simple, relatable stories that revealed deeper meaning only to those open to understanding. Jesus using parables allowed Him to connect with common people while keeping some truths hidden from those unwilling to believe.


id: Holy-Bible
url: Holy-Bible.html
title: Why do people refer to the Bible as the Holy Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Holy-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is referred to as the Holy Bible because its origin is from God; it is inspired by God, and it provides the wisdom of God for the people of God to live according to the ways of God. The everlasting words of the Holy Bible convey the way of salvation and instruction for life.


id: understanding-Bible
url: understanding-Bible.html
title: Why does understanding the Bible matter?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/understanding-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Understanding the Bible matters because it reveals who God is, what He desires, and how He calls us to live. When we understand the Bible, we discover who God is, learn His ways, and are prepared to live faithfully through every season of life.


id: apocalyptic-literature
url: apocalyptic-literature.html
title: Why is apocalyptic literature strange?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/apocalyptic-literature-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Apocalyptic literature is a form of prophecy predicting end times disasters. Apocalyptic literature might seem strange because of the imagery and symbols used, but this strangeness prompts us to study it so we can understand God’s plan of judgment, redemption, and restoration. Studying the apocalyptic literature in the Bible also helps prepare us to be alert to future deceptions.


id: context-Bible
url: context-Bible.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/context-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Why is context so important in studying the Bible? What is wrong with looking at verses out of context?

tldr:
  Studying the Bible in context is vital to grasp God’s original meaning and avoid misinterpretation. Taking verses out of context distorts Scripture, which leads to false teachings and harmful practices.


id: Bible-genres
url: Bible-genres.html
title: Why is knowing the different Bible genres helpful in interpreting the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-genres-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is written in many different genres, and each one is perfectly designed to convey the type of content it contains.


id: understand-the-Bible
url: understand-the-Bible.html
title: Why is the Bible hard to understand?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/understand-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is sometimes hard to understand because of language, culture, genre, and our human limits, but God made its main message clear and gives us His Spirit and teachers to help. With patience and prayer, we can grow in understanding and know God more deeply through His Word.


id: Bible-copyright
url: Bible-copyright.html
title: Why is there a copyright on modern translations of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-copyright-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although the Bible is understandably silent on translation copyrights, they are a great source of protection for the translators and for the Scripture itself.


id: Bible-chronological
url: Bible-chronological.html
title: Why isn't the Bible chronological? How are the books of the Bible arranged?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-chronological-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is arranged by genre not by chronology. Knowing this can help us better understand the purpose and intent of each book.


id: why-read-Old-Testament
url: why-read-Old-Testament.html
title: Why should we read the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/why-read-Old-Testament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God reveals His nature and His purpose through His Word, and that includes the Old Testament. The Bible is the story of God's interaction with the world—and the Old Testament records the beginning of that story.


id: why-study-Bible
url: why-study-Bible.html
title: Why should we study the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Studying the Bible
image: images/featured/why-study-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Studying the Bible is essential for believers because it helps us understand who God is, His redemptive plan for humanity, and how to live a Christ-centered life.


id: what-Study-Bible
url: what-Study-Bible.html
title: Are study Bibles helpful? What is a study Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/what-Study-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A study Bible combines Scripture with commentary to help you understand context, theology, and application. While helpful, it should never replace the Holy Spirit’s guidance or your own careful discernment of God’s Word.


id: inspired-translation
url: inspired-translation.html
title: Are the translations of the Bible inspired?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/inspired-translation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bible translations are valuable tools for understanding God’s Word, but only the original manuscripts were truly inspired by God. A good translation faithfully conveys the message of Scripture, yet it is not “breathed out” by God itself.


id: paraphrase-Bible
url: paraphrase-Bible.html
title: Is it okay to use a paraphrase of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/paraphrase-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Bible paraphrase can be a helpful tool for fresh insight, but it’s an author’s interpretation rather than a true translation. Believers should use paraphrases alongside reliable translations when reading the Bible.


id: gender-inclusive-Bible-translation
url: gender-inclusive-Bible-translation.html
title: Should gender-inclusive language be used in Bible translations?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/gender-inclusive-Bible-translation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bible translations should honor the original intent of Scripture, using gender-inclusive language when the text clearly addresses all people and preserving gender-specific terms when God inspired them. Faithful translation means seeking accuracy over agenda so God’s Word speaks as He intended.


id: Green-Bible
url: Green-Bible.html
title: The Green Bible - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Green-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Green Bible uses the NRSV translation and highlights more than one thousand verses about God’s care for creation, encouraging Christians to steward the earth responsibly. The Green Bible should be read thoughtfully alongside the full message of Scripture.


id: Queen-James-Bible
url: Queen-James-Bible.html
title: The Queen James Bible – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Queen-James-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Queen James Bible is a 2012 edition of the King James Bible that alters or removes passages condemning homosexual behavior to align with pro-LGBT interpretations. While presented as inclusive, its changes distort the original text and reject the Bible’s authority as God’s unchanging Word.


id: KJV-words
url: KJV-words.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/KJV-words-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What are some of the English words used in the KJV that have changed in meaning since it was translated?

tldr:
  Many words in the 1611 King James Version have shifted in meaning over the past four hundred years, so reading it requires careful attention. Cross-referencing the KJV with modern translations helps us grasp the Bible’s true message without misinterpreting outdated language.


id: Bible-English-translations
url: Bible-English-translations.html
title: What are the different English Bible translations?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Bible-English-translations-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are many different English Bible translations, each seeking to convey the original message with accuracy, clarity, and readability for different audiences and contexts and affected by advances in scholarship. While there are many Bible translations to choose from, we should pick one that communicates the original message while doing our part to carefully exegete God’s Word.


id: red-letter-Bible
url: red-letter-Bible.html
title: What is a red letter Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/red-letter-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A red letter Bible highlights the words spoken by Jesus in red ink to make them easier to identify and reflect on. While visually striking, all Scripture is equally inspired by God, and no passage should be considered more authoritative than another.


id: Blue-Letter-Bible
url: Blue-Letter-Bible.html
title: What is Blue Letter Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Blue-Letter-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Blue Letter Bible is a free online tool that makes studying the Bible easy, offering multiple study tools all linked directly to Scripture. It helps users explore the original languages, cross-references, and study resources to deepen their understanding of God’s Word.


id: Skeptics-Annotated-Bible
url: Skeptics-Annotated-Bible.html
title: What is the aim of the Skeptics' Annotated Bible website? What is the Skeptics' Annotated Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Skeptics-Annotated-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Skeptics’ Annotated Bible is a website and book that catalogs over 6,000 supposed contradictions and issues in Scripture, aiming to cast doubt on the Bible’s reliability. While it highlights difficult passages, these claims often arise from misunderstanding context.


id: Gutenberg-Bible
url: Gutenberg-Bible.html
title: What is the Gutenberg Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Gutenberg-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Gutenberg Bible was the first mass-produced Bible using Gutenberg’s movable-type printing press, making the Bible more widely accessible than ever before. The Gutenberg press revolutionized the spread of God’s Word, reflecting the Bible’s call to faithfully preserve and share His message with all people.


id: Mirror-Bible
url: Mirror-Bible.html
title: What is the Mirror Bible/Mirror Word?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Mirror-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Mirror Bible is a paraphrase translation by Francois du Toit that emphasizes mindset over the biblical reality of sin and salvation, often twisting Scripture’s original meaning. While the Mirror Bible echoes some truths, it overlays du Toit’s theology—like universalism—onto the text, making it more of an unbiblical commentary than a faithful Bible translation.


id: most-accurate-Bible-translation
url: most-accurate-Bible-translation.html
title: What is the most accurate Bible translation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/most-accurate-Bible-translation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Which Bible translation is “most accurate” is subjective, but some translations are word for word while others paraphrase more (“thought for thought”). Every translation must interpret ancient Hebrew and Greek into modern language, and what matters most is choosing a translation that is both faithful to the text and understandable enough to read.


id: the-remedy
url: the-remedy.html
title: What is The Remedy by Timothy R. Jennings?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/the-remedy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Remedy is a paraphrase of the New Testament written by Timothy Jennings, M.D., which emphasizes the love of God and minimizes His justice. The Remedy distorts salvation and eternal punishment and rewrites the text into the positive thoughts of the author.


id: Ryrie-Study-Bible
url: Ryrie-Study-Bible.html
title: What is the Ryrie Study Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Ryrie-Study-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Ryrie Study Bible is a widely used study Bible filled with over ten thousand notes, maps, and articles designed to help readers understand Scripture, its context, and key doctrines. While its notes reflect human interpretation, the Ryrie Study Bible equips believers to study, apply, and engage with God’s Word more effectively.


id: King-James
url: King-James.html
title: Who was the King James of the King James Version of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/King-James-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  King James I of England commissioned the 1611 King James Version to unify English-speaking Christians and provide a faithful translation of Scripture. King James’ reign and vision helped shape the Bible that would influence faith, language, and culture for centuries.


id: Bible-translations
url: Bible-translations.html
title: Why are there so many Bible translations?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/Bible-translations-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are many Bible translations because most people do not read the original languages of the Bible, and languages, especially English, are constantly changing. Also, new archaeological discoveries improve understanding, leading to better accuracy of biblical passages.


id: missing-verses
url: missing-verses.html
title: Why are verses missing in some of the newer translations of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Bible Translations
image: images/featured/missing-verses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Some verses are missing in modern Bible translations because earlier manuscripts didn’t include them, and new discoveries have helped scholars produce more accurate texts. These changes don’t affect the core message of Scripture but ensure readers see God’s Word as faithfully as possible.


id: Book-of-Deuteronomy
url: Book-of-Deuteronomy.html
title: Survey of the Book of Deuteronomy
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Deuteronomy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Deuteronomy is Moses’ final message to a new generation of Israelites, urging them to love and obey God wholeheartedly as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Jesus affirmed and fulfilled Deuteronomy’s message, revealing how it points to the gospel, the power of God's Word, and the call to teach and live out His love today.


id: Book-of-Exodus
url: Book-of-Exodus.html
title: Survey of the Book of Exodus
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Exodus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The book of Exodus tells the dramatic story of God rescuing His people from slavery in Egypt and establishing them as His covenant nation, revealing His power, holiness, and faithfulness. Exodus points forward to Christ as the ultimate deliverer and sacrifice, calling us today to trust God’s promises and live in obedience to Him.


id: Book-of-Galatians
url: Book-of-Galatians.html
title: Survey of the Book of Galatians
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Galatians-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Book of Galatians, Paul makes it clear that following the Law cannot save us, and that righteousness comes only through faith in Christ. Galatians urges us to live in the freedom of Christ, walking by the Spirit and bearing His fruit in our lives.


id: Book-of-Genesis
url: Book-of-Genesis.html
title: Survey of the Book of Genesis
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Genesis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Genesis reveals God as the sovereign Creator who initiates His redemptive plan through flawed people, beginning with creation and continuing through the patriarchs. The book of Genesis teaches that despite human sin and brokenness, God remains faithful to fulfill His promises and bring good out of evil.


id: Book-of-Hebrews
url: Book-of-Hebrews.html
title: Survey of the Book of Hebrews
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Hebrews-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Hebrews proclaims Jesus as superior to the old covenant, fulfilling every Old Testament promise. It encourages believers to stand firm in faith and to confidently approach God through the unshakable new covenant Christ secured by His once-for-all-sacrifice.


id: Book-of-Joel
url: Book-of-Joel.html
title: Survey of the Book of Joel
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Joel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Joel warns of God’s coming judgment and calls Judah to urgent repentance. The Book of Joel also promises hope, foretelling the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and salvation for all who call on the Lord.


id: Book-of-Joshua
url: Book-of-Joshua.html
title: Survey of the Book of Joshua
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Joshua-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Joshua shows God fulfilling His promise to give Israel the Promised Land through Joshua’s leadership. Faithfulness to God’s covenant and the importance of godly leadership are important themes of the Book of Joshua.


id: Book-of-Jude
url: Book-of-Jude.html
title: Survey of the Book of Jude
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Jude-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The book of Jude contains just one chapter and was written by Jude, a half-brother of Jesus. The emphasis of this short book is a call to the church to live righteously.


id: Book-of-Judges
url: Book-of-Judges.html
title: Survey of the Book of Judges
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Judges-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Judges shows Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance after settling in the Promised Land. It contrasts their deep moral and spiritual decline, doing what was right in their own eyes, with God’s faithfulness.


id: Book-of-Leviticus
url: Book-of-Leviticus.html
title: Survey of the Book of Leviticus
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Leviticus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Leviticus shows what it takes for sinful people to live in the presence of a holy God, revealing a system of sacrifices, purity laws, and priesthood that allowed Israel to experience His presence. The central theme of holiness in the book of Leviticus—fulfilled in Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice—still calls us to live set apart for God today.


id: Book-of-Numbers
url: Book-of-Numbers.html
title: Survey of the Book of Numbers
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Numbers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The book of Numbers recounts Israel’s 40-year journey through the wilderness, marked by repeated rebellion, divine discipline, and God’s unwavering faithfulness to His promises. Despite their failures, God guided and preserved His people, showing His faithfulness.


id: Book-of-Proverbs
url: Book-of-Proverbs.html
title: Survey of the Book of Proverbs
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Proverbs-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings from ancient Israel offering practical, godly insight for everyday life, rooted in the fear of the Lord. The Book of Proverbs calls us to walk in integrity, humility, and discernment, honoring God in the ways we live and the decisions we make.


id: Book-of-Psalms
url: Book-of-Psalms.html
title: Survey of the Book of Psalms
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Psalms-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The book of Psalms is a divinely inspired collection of 150 songs, prayers, and poems, written over about 1,000 years by various authors, primarily for worship. The Psalms give voice to human emotion while pointing the reader to God’s character, power, and faithfulness.


id: Book-of-Ruth
url: Book-of-Ruth.html
title: Survey of the Book of Ruth
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Ruth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Ruth tells the story of a Moabite woman who, through her faithfulness to God and loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi, leaves her homeland to settle in Bethlehem, where she is redeemed by Boaz and becomes part of the lineage of King David and Jesus. This short yet powerful book highlights God’s faithfulness, redemption, and sovereign plan even in times of hardship and obedience.


id: Book-of-Titus
url: Book-of-Titus.html
title: Survey of the Book of Titus
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/Book-of-Titus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Book of Titus is a pastoral letter from Paul to guide church leadership and Christian living in Crete. It emphasizes salvation by grace, godly conduct, and the rejection of false teaching.


id: book-Revelation
url: book-Revelation.html
title: Understanding the book of Revelation – How can I do it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Books of the Bible
image: images/featured/book-Revelation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Revelation is challenging to grasp because of its vivid symbols and prophetic language rooted in the Old Testament and ancient history. But we must study it because, in its pages, God pulls back the curtain on the future, assures us of Christ’s triumph, and calls us to bold, faithful living in a broken world.


id: Jesus-God-one-Deuteronomy-6-4
url: Jesus-God-one-Deuteronomy-6-4.html
title: Deuteronomy 6:4 says God is one; so how can Jesus be God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Jesus-God-one-Deuteronomy-6-4-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that God is one in essence, but exists in three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is fully God, sharing the same divine essence as the Father and Spirit, and was uniquely tasked with fulfilling the role of Savior.


id: out-of-Egypt-I-called-my-son
url: out-of-Egypt-I-called-my-son.html
title: How does Jesus fulfill the prophecy that says, 'Out of Egypt I called my son' (Matthew 2:15)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/out-of-Egypt-I-called-my-son-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Matthew 2:15 is prefigured in Exodus, when God called Israel, His “son,” out of Egyptian bondage. That foreshadowed Jesus, God’s Son, being called with Mary and Joseph out of Egypt, where they had been in hiding from Herod.


id: little-lower-angels
url: little-lower-angels.html
title: How is Jesus a little lower than the angels (Psalm 8:5; Hebrews 2:7)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/little-lower-angels-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus was temporarily made lower than the angels in terms of authority when He took on humanity, fulfilling the role of a perfect man. After His sacrifice and resurrection, He was exalted above the angels, ruling over all creation.


id: prince-of-peace
url: prince-of-peace.html
title: How is Jesus the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/prince-of-peace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus is the Prince of Peace because the Father has given Him authority as our Lord and Savior. Christ’s sacrifice enables us to have peace from the wrath of the Father, inner peace, peace with others, and upon His second coming, peace on earth.


id: everything-beautiful-in-its-time
url: everything-beautiful-in-its-time.html
title: In Ecclesiastes 3:11, what does it mean that 'He has made everything beautiful in its time'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/everything-beautiful-in-its-time-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God's perfect timing ensures that everything unfolds beautifully according to His eternal plan, even when we cannot fully grasp it. Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us to trust in His sovereignty and goodness, knowing that He brings purpose and beauty to every season of life. God’s timing is perfect, for He sees the whole scope of time and place at once.


id: Hosea-13-14-God-will-deliver
url: Hosea-13-14-God-will-deliver.html
title: In Hosea 13:14 is the correct translation “I will deliver” or “Will I deliver”?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Hosea-13-14-God-will-deliver-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scholars disagree on the correct translation of Hosea 13:14. In the end, “Will I deliver …” is most likely what was originally meant, but neither translation harms the integrity of Scripture.


id: captives-in-your-train
url: captives-in-your-train.html
title: In Psalm 68:18, what does ‘captives in your train’ mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/captives-in-your-train-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A conquering king in ancient times would take captives back to his land, and they would trail behind, forming a long line—a “train”—behind him. In Psalm 68, David describes the most majestic king, God, freeing His captive people, and leading them home in His “train.”


id: idols-demons
url: idols-demons.html
title: In what way are idols connected to demons (Deuteronomy 32:16–17)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/idols-demons-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Idolatry is more than just misplaced worship—it is often participation with demons, as Scripture suggests that demonic forces are behind false gods and idols. While demons may influence idol worship, the root of idolatry is in our own hearts, and God holds us—not the demons—accountable for turning from Him.


id: Isaiah-53-suffering-servant
url: Isaiah-53-suffering-servant.html
title: Is the ‘Suffering Servant’ of Isaiah 53 a prophecy about Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Isaiah-53-suffering-servant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are too many parallels between the Suffering Servant and Jesus to deny that they are the same person. Indeed, the New Testament authors regularly applied Isaiah 53 directly to Jesus.


id: he-who-has-ears-to-hear
url: he-who-has-ears-to-hear.html
title: To whom was Jesus referring when He said, ‘He who has ears to hear…’?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/he-who-has-ears-to-hear-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In both the Old and New Testament, having “ears to hear” is an expression for saying that one is spiritually able to understand and obey truth from God. Jesus used this expression while speaking in parables to call those who would listen (“hear”) and obey His teaching.


id: appointed-times
url: appointed-times.html
title: What are the LORD’s appointed times in Leviticus 23?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/appointed-times-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God appointed days and times when He wanted His people, the Israelites, to assemble together. The purpose was to help them remember and celebrate what God had done, what He would continue to do, and would do for them.


id: Ten-Commandments
url: Ten-Commandments.html
title: What are the Ten Commandments and why are they important?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Ten-Commandments-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Ten Commandments summarize God's laws for loving Him and our neighbors, reflecting His nature and guiding our relationships. While the Ten Commandments were given to Israel, their core principles still inform Christian living, showing our need for Jesus to fulfill the law and provide salvation.


