Common Questions Christians Ask
Got a general question about your faith? Here you will find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions related to Christianity – General.
Why Become a Christian?
The Bible presents several very convincing reasons to become a Christian. Here are six life-changing experiences worth considering as reasons to convert to Christianity.
The Bible presents several very convincing reasons to become a Christian. Here are six life-changing experiences worth considering as reasons to convert to Christianity.
What Steps Do I Take to Become a Christian?
Becoming a Christian is one of the most important steps you will take in your life on earth. Learn what the Bible teaches on how to become a Christian and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Becoming a Christian is one of the most important steps you will take in your life on earth. Learn what the Bible teaches on how to become a Christian and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
What are Some of the Common Misconceptions About the Christian Life?
New Christians often have misconceptions about God, the Christian life and other believers. This look at the common misconceptions of Christianity is designed to dispel some of the myths that typically hinder new Christians from growing and maturing in the faith.
New Christians often have misconceptions about God, the Christian life and other believers. This look at the common misconceptions of Christianity is designed to dispel some of the myths that typically hinder new Christians from growing and maturing in the faith.
Will God Solve My Problems?
Maybe you've heard or read Christian testimonies about God's power to completely change someone's life. Healings, deliverances, rescues, miracles and more. Maybe you're wondering right now, if I become a Christian will God solve my problems?
Maybe you've heard or read Christian testimonies about God's power to completely change someone's life. Healings, deliverances, rescues, miracles and more. Maybe you're wondering right now, if I become a Christian will God solve my problems?
What Does the Bible Say?
Find out what the Bible has to say about tough issues related to Christianity.
Find out what the Bible has to say about tough issues related to Christianity.
Should I Feel Guilty About Enjoying Earthly Pleasures?
One reader asks an interesting question: "Should I feel guilty about enjoying earthly pleasures?" This is a common question among new Christians. From a biblical perspective, this article attempts to answer the question, "Should I feel guilty about enjoying earthly pleasures?"
One reader asks an interesting question: "Should I feel guilty about enjoying earthly pleasures?" This is a common question among new Christians. From a biblical perspective, this article attempts to answer the question, "Should I feel guilty about enjoying earthly pleasures?"
Why do Christians Worship on Sunday?
Why do Christians worship on Sunday? Wasn't the Sabbath day observed on Saturday? Many Christians and non-Christians alike have asked this question. After all, in Bible times Jewish custom was, and still is today, to observe the Sabbath day on Saturday.
Why do Christians worship on Sunday? Wasn't the Sabbath day observed on Saturday? Many Christians and non-Christians alike have asked this question. After all, in Bible times Jewish custom was, and still is today, to observe the Sabbath day on Saturday.
What Does the Bible Say About Church Attendance?
What does the Bible say about church attendance? Frustrations with church in general are widespread among Christians today. But many have not studied to understand the Lord's teachings about the body of Christ and what the Bible says about going to church.
What does the Bible say about church attendance? Frustrations with church in general are widespread among Christians today. But many have not studied to understand the Lord's teachings about the body of Christ and what the Bible says about going to church.
Why Go to Church?
In "Why Go to Church?" Warren Mueller examines many of the excuses why people don't go to church, and answers each with biblical and practical reasons in favor of going to church.
In "Why Go to Church?" Warren Mueller examines many of the excuses why people don't go to church, and answers each with biblical and practical reasons in favor of going to church.
How do Christians Deal with Stress?
We will answer the question, "How do Christians deal with stress?" First we'll look at how Christians define stress and the basic cause of stress among Christians. Then we will discover that stress relief for a Christian begins and ends with two basic disciplines: prayer and meditation on the Word of God.
We will answer the question, "How do Christians deal with stress?" First we'll look at how Christians define stress and the basic cause of stress among Christians. Then we will discover that stress relief for a Christian begins and ends with two basic disciplines: prayer and meditation on the Word of God.
What is the Great Commission?
What is the Great Commission? After Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead and before he ascended into heaven, he appeared to his disciples and gave them these instructions: "... go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
What is the Great Commission? After Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead and before he ascended into heaven, he appeared to his disciples and gave them these instructions: "... go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
Is it Okay for a Christian to Get a Tattoo?
Is it okay for a Christian to get a tattoo? What does the Bible say about tattoos? Is it a sin to get a tattoo? Besides looking into what the Bible says about tattoos, together we'll consider the concerns surrounding tattooing today and present a self quiz to help you decide if getting a tattoo is right or wrong.
Is it okay for a Christian to get a tattoo? What does the Bible say about tattoos? Is it a sin to get a tattoo? Besides looking into what the Bible says about tattoos, together we'll consider the concerns surrounding tattooing today and present a self quiz to help you decide if getting a tattoo is right or wrong.
What Can We Learn from Fallen Christian Leaders?
What can we learn from fallen Christian leaders? Whenever a high-profile Christian leader falls or fails, the effects are far-reaching. As I contemplated the recent scandal in Ted Haggard's life, I was inspired to write this practical reflection of what we as believers can learn from fallen Christian leaders.
What can we learn from fallen Christian leaders? Whenever a high-profile Christian leader falls or fails, the effects are far-reaching. As I contemplated the recent scandal in Ted Haggard's life, I was inspired to write this practical reflection of what we as believers can learn from fallen Christian leaders.
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
What does the Bible say about forgiveness? It is not uncommon for Christians to have questions about forgiveness. Forgiveness does not come easy for most of us. Is forgiveness a conscious choice, a decision, or a feeling? The Bible offers insight and answers to our questions about forgiveness.
What does the Bible say about forgiveness? It is not uncommon for Christians to have questions about forgiveness. Forgiveness does not come easy for most of us. Is forgiveness a conscious choice, a decision, or a feeling? The Bible offers insight and answers to our questions about forgiveness.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
"Who is the Holy Spirit?" begins the first study in a series of topical Bible studies on the Holy Spirit.
"Who is the Holy Spirit?" begins the first study in a series of topical Bible studies on the Holy Spirit.
What is the "Baptism in the Holy Spirit?"
Definition of the doctrine "Baptism in the Holy Spirit."
Definition of the doctrine "Baptism in the Holy Spirit."
What is "Speaking in Tongues?"
Definition of the term "Speaking in Tongues."
Definition of the term "Speaking in Tongues."
Blasphemy Againt the Holy Spirit - What is It?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit - What is it? And what is the unforgivable sin? These questions have challenged many Christians over the years. Consider this very simple understanding of the meaning of "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" and the "unforgivable sin." Also take a look at other explanations for these intriguing and sometimes disturbing phrases.
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit - What is it? And what is the unforgivable sin? These questions have challenged many Christians over the years. Consider this very simple understanding of the meaning of "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" and the "unforgivable sin." Also take a look at other explanations for these intriguing and sometimes disturbing phrases.
Trinity - What is It?
Definition of the Christian doctrine of "Trinity."
Definition of the Christian doctrine of "Trinity."
What Does the Bible Have to Say About Prayer?
What is prayer? Have you struggled with prayer? Prayer is simply communicating with God - listening and talking to Him. Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics principles of prayer and how to apply them in your life.
What is prayer? Have you struggled with prayer? Prayer is simply communicating with God - listening and talking to Him. Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics principles of prayer and how to apply them in your life.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
A member of the Christianity - General forum recently asked, "Why did Jesus have to be killed? As a Christian I should know the answer to this but I can’t think of any convincing explanation." This important question is often difficult for Christians to answer. We will take a careful look at the question and lay out the answers in Scripture.
A member of the Christianity - General forum recently asked, "Why did Jesus have to be killed? As a Christian I should know the answer to this but I can’t think of any convincing explanation." This important question is often difficult for Christians to answer. We will take a careful look at the question and lay out the answers in Scripture.
What is the Tribulation?
Recent world events, especially in the Middle East have many Christians studying the Bible for an understanding of end times events. This look at "What is the Tribulation?" is just the beginning of our study of the Bible and what it says about the end of this age.
Recent world events, especially in the Middle East have many Christians studying the Bible for an understanding of end times events. This look at "What is the Tribulation?" is just the beginning of our study of the Bible and what it says about the end of this age.
What is the Rapture?
Continuing in our study of "end times" biblical events, "What is the Rapture?" takes a brief look at the mysterious doctrine that foretells the disappearance of Christian believers from the face of the earth.
Continuing in our study of "end times" biblical events, "What is the Rapture?" takes a brief look at the mysterious doctrine that foretells the disappearance of Christian believers from the face of the earth.
What is Eschatology?
Eschatology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the biblical study of end times prophecy and the events of the last days.
Eschatology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the biblical study of end times prophecy and the events of the last days.
Is There a Difference Between the Rapture and the Second Coming?
Is there a difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ? These two events appear to be similar but separate. Both happen during the end times and both describe a return of Christ. Yet there are key differences. The following is a comparison of the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ, highlighting the key differences noted in Scripture.
Is there a difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ? These two events appear to be similar but separate. Both happen during the end times and both describe a return of Christ. Yet there are key differences. The following is a comparison of the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ, highlighting the key differences noted in Scripture.
Are Catholics Christians?
Apparently not everyone believes that Catholics are Christians. Recently I received a note from a reader upset by the Catholic resources provided on my Christian denominations pages. Read his opinion of the Catholic faith and my response. Also, share your thoughts on this important issue by joining the thread, "Are Catholics Christians?" on the Christianity - General forum.
Apparently not everyone believes that Catholics are Christians. Recently I received a note from a reader upset by the Catholic resources provided on my Christian denominations pages. Read his opinion of the Catholic faith and my response. Also, share your thoughts on this important issue by joining the thread, "Are Catholics Christians?" on the Christianity - General forum.
What Does the Bible Say About Marriage?
Marriage is an important issue in the Christian life. Vast numbers of books, magazines and marriage counseling resources are dedicated to the subject of marriage preparation and improving communication in marriage. According to research, a genuine commitment to Christian faith can contribute to a stronger marriage. In this article we'll explore the important question, "What does the Bible say about marriage?"
Marriage is an important issue in the Christian life. Vast numbers of books, magazines and marriage counseling resources are dedicated to the subject of marriage preparation and improving communication in marriage. According to research, a genuine commitment to Christian faith can contribute to a stronger marriage. In this article we'll explore the important question, "What does the Bible say about marriage?"
What Does the Bible Say About Divorce and Remarriage?
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? Sadly, divorce and remarriage is a widespread reality in the Body of Christ today. The following study attempts to answer from a biblical perspective some of the most frequently asked questions about divorce and remarriage among Christians.
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? Sadly, divorce and remarriage is a widespread reality in the Body of Christ today. The following study attempts to answer from a biblical perspective some of the most frequently asked questions about divorce and remarriage among Christians.
What Do I Do When the Bible is Not Clear?
If the Bible is my handbook for life, what do I do when the Bible is not clear about an issue? Many times we have questions that the Bible doesn't seem to answer specifically. In the book of Romans, Chapter 14, we can learn a valuable and practical lesson about how to resolve these disputable matters.
If the Bible is my handbook for life, what do I do when the Bible is not clear about an issue? Many times we have questions that the Bible doesn't seem to answer specifically. In the book of Romans, Chapter 14, we can learn a valuable and practical lesson about how to resolve these disputable matters.
How Do I Begin to Study the Bible?
The Bible is such a big book and so hard to understand. Where do I begin to learn how to study the Bible?
The Bible is such a big book and so hard to understand. Where do I begin to learn how to study the Bible?
What is Communion? And Why Do We Celebrate it Over and Over?
Are you looking for a biblical explanation of the meaning, purpose and significance of Communion?
Are you looking for a biblical explanation of the meaning, purpose and significance of Communion?
What is Baptism?
Are you looking for a biblical explanation of the meaning, purpose and significance of Baptism?
Are you looking for a biblical explanation of the meaning, purpose and significance of Baptism?
What is Baby Dedication?
Many Christian churches practice Baby Dedications, instead of infant Baptism. Explore the practice of Baby Dedication, what it means, the responsibilities involved in Baby Dedication, and Scriptures about Baby Dedication.
Many Christian churches practice Baby Dedications, instead of infant Baptism. Explore the practice of Baby Dedication, what it means, the responsibilities involved in Baby Dedication, and Scriptures about Baby Dedication.
How Important Is Religion?
Find the answer to one reader's question, "How important is religion?" She goes on to say, “In my opinion we have too many versions of the Bible out there. No wonder people get confused. But which version is the right version? What religion is the right religion?”
Find the answer to one reader's question, "How important is religion?" She goes on to say, “In my opinion we have too many versions of the Bible out there. No wonder people get confused. But which version is the right version? What religion is the right religion?”
What is a Typical Christian Church Service Like?
I’ve never been to a church service before, and I’m a little nervous about what I might encounter. How can I walk through the steps of a typical Christian church service?
I’ve never been to a church service before, and I’m a little nervous about what I might encounter. How can I walk through the steps of a typical Christian church service?
How Do I Deal with Stress and Anxiety?
I'm feeling really stressed and anxious about something and I need God's help. How do I go about asking Him for help?
I'm feeling really stressed and anxious about something and I need God's help. How do I go about asking Him for help?
How Do I Deal with Temptation?
I can't seem to overcome this one area of temptation in my life. I struggle with it all the time! How do I ask God for help?
I can't seem to overcome this one area of temptation in my life. I struggle with it all the time! How do I ask God for help?
How Can I Pray for a Sick Friend or Family Member?
My heart is heavy over a sick friend, but I feel helpless. How can I ask God to heal him?
My heart is heavy over a sick friend, but I feel helpless. How can I ask God to heal him?
What is the (NIV) New International Version?
Explanation of the New International Version of the Bible.
Explanation of the New International Version of the Bible.
What is the (KJV) King James Version?
Explanation of the King James Version of the Bible.
Explanation of the King James Version of the Bible.
What is the (NKJV) New King James Version?
Explanation of the New King James Version of the Bible.
Explanation of the New King James Version of the Bible.
What is the (NASB) New American Standard Bible?
Explanation of the New American Standard Bible version.
Explanation of the New American Standard Bible version.
What is the (NLT) New Living Translation of the Bible?
Explanation of the New Living Translation of the Bible.
Explanation of the New Living Translation of the Bible.
What Does the Bible Say About Paying Taxes?
Answer the question, "What does the Bible say about paying taxes?" Have you wondered, "Did Jesus pay taxes? What did Jesus teach his disciples about paying taxes?" We will see that the Bible is very clear on this issue.
Answer the question, "What does the Bible say about paying taxes?" Have you wondered, "Did Jesus pay taxes? What did Jesus teach his disciples about paying taxes?" We will see that the Bible is very clear on this issue.
What is the Doctrine of Soul Sleep?
Soul sleep refers to the doctrine of some Christian faiths and essentially asserts that when we die, the soul ceases to exist. During this period of soul sleep the believer is not conscious of anything and the soul is completely inert until the time of the final resurrection of the dead.
Soul sleep refers to the doctrine of some Christian faiths and essentially asserts that when we die, the soul ceases to exist. During this period of soul sleep the believer is not conscious of anything and the soul is completely inert until the time of the final resurrection of the dead.