Should I Believe in the Doctrine of Eternal Security?
Many Bible passages emphasize the reality of our security as believers in Jesus Christ: John 10:27-30; 13:1; Romans 8:29-39; Ephesians 1:13;…
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Does the Bible Permit Women to Run for High Political Office?
The Bible was written at a time when women were not allowed prominent positions in society. The structure of ancient …
What Is Calvinism?
Calvinism is the main branch of the historic Reformed movement. The Reformed movement had numerous leaders, including Ulrich Zwingli (1484–1531), …
Were Disagreements Over Christian Doctrine the Main Cause for European “Religious Wars” of the 16th and 17th Centuries?
Many people assume the separation of church and state established in the US Constitution resulted from 16th- and 17th-century “religious …
Should Christians keep the Old Testament feasts?
Should Christians keep the Old Testament feasts?
We enjoy exploring the symbolism of the Old Testament feasts, but we don’t recommend…
Why don’t Protestant Christians pray to Mary and other saints, seeking their help and intercession?
Why don’t Protestant Christians pray to Mary and other saints, seeking their help and intercession?
Christians who pray to Mary and…
Do the Same Kinds of Prophets Exist Today as did in Biblical Times?
Do the Same Kinds of Prophets Exist Today as did in Biblical Times?
While all Christians have the ability to prophesy…
What Should the Church do with a Christian Swindler?
Earthly restitution isn’t always possible. King David could never undo the consequences of his sin with Bathsheba because his arranged murder …
Is the Issue of Eternal Security Worth Arguing About?
Many Scripture passages support the security of the believer (See the ATQ article, Should I believe in the Doctrine of Eternal …
Should Someone “Speak in Tongues” in Church and Provide their own Interpretation?
The Apostle Paul set guidelines in 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 for tongues-speaking in Corinth. He makes it clear that no-one should …
To What Extent do Christians and Jews Share a Common Foundation in the Bible?
To what Extent do Christians and Jews Share a Common Foundation in the Bible?
Christians often mistakenly conclude that the primary…
Is there Something Dangerous About Seeking Stillness in Prayer?
Is there something dangerous about seeking stillness in prayer?
Some Christians are up in arms about people who advocate seeking stillness…
Why do Christians Believe God is Triune?
Christianity isn’t founded in a philosophical perspective that evolved into a religion. Christian faith resulted from the revelation of God …
What are the Apocryphal Books Included in Some Versions of the Bible?
What are the apocryphal books included in some versions of the Bible?
The Apocrypha were a subset of a larger group…
Did the apostle Peter found the church in Rome and serve as its first bishop?
Did the apostle Peter found the church in Rome and serve as its first bishop?
The church at Rome was already…
Did Jesus Postpone His Earthly Messianic Reign as Davidic King Because the Jews Rejected Him?
Some people have the mistaken idea that if the Jews had not rejected Jesus Christ, He would have initiated His …
Why don’t Protestant Christians worship Mary and the saints?
Why don’t Protestant Christians worship Mary and the Saints?
The New Testament applies the term “saint” to all Christian believers.1 Nothing …
Is Religion Evil?
From the time of the Enlightenment (17th and 18th centuries), many have viewed religion with indifference or hostility, but there …
Is it Possible that My Loved Ones are Suffering in Purgatory?
We believe that death brings the redeemed immediately into the presence of God (2 Cor. 5:6-8; Phil. 1:21-23).
The concept …
Why did Culturally Jewish Christians Stop Observing the Sabbath?
The New Testament makes it clear that the earliest Christians already worshiped on Sunday in commemoration of the resurrection of …
What Was Paul’s “Thorn”?
What was the “thorn” that Paul referred to in 2 Corinthians 12:7?
We do not know exactly what the affliction was…
Should Christian Couples Use Birth Control?
Should Christian couples use birth control?
The issue of contraception raises legitimate controversy among Christians. At one time all Christians were…
Is There a State of Existence Between Death and Resurrection?
If the Bible teaches that Christians will be resurrected at the time of Christ’s return, what state of existence will …
Should Forgiveness Be Unconditional?
Should forgiveness be unconditional?
People often have the impression that the Bible requires forgiveness to be unconditional.1 But the Bible doesn’t …
How and When Should I Discipline My Children?
Should I confront bad behavior in my children if doing so might trigger rebellion?
The Bible makes it clear that …
If Christians Believe in Heaven, Why Do They Fear Death?
If Christians really believe in heaven, why do they fear death?
Every living creature instinctively fears death. Like everyone, Christians …
How Can We Know If Our Guilt Feelings Are from the Holy Spirit or from Satan?
When we feel guilty, how can we know whether the Holy Spirit is convicting us or Satan is accusing us?
…
How Can I Overcome My Urge to View Pornography?
How can I overcome my uncontrollable urge to look at pornography?
Each of us is vulnerable to the temptation of …
Why Do Morally Unprincipled People Prosper?
If God is in control, why do morally unprincipled people prosper?
An ancient writer asked the same question:
Behold, these are…
How Can I Overcome the Feeling That I’m Damned?
How can I overcome the feeling that I’m damned and bound for hell?
To a person passing through the spiritual changes…
Are All Jews Perpetually and Universally Responsible for Christ’s Death?
Matthew 27:25 says, “Then the people as a whole answered, ‘His blood be on us and on our children!’ ” …
How Is Endorsing a Public Health Approach an Opportunity for Christian Witness?
How does Christian endorsement of a public health approach provide an opportunity for Christian witness?
The Christian worldview harmonizes with …
Are The Da Vinci Code’s Claims About the Ancient Traditions of Modern Neopaganism Valid?
Are The Da Vinci Code’s claims about the ancient traditions of modern Neopaganism historically valid?
Although a number of Neopagan …
Is the New Testament Reference to the Hostility of “the Jews” Anti-Semitic?
Is it anti-Semitic for the New Testament to refer to the hostility of “the Jews”?
While a considerable number of …
Did Church Authorities Seek to Eradicate Paganism in Europe by Killing Millions of “Witches”?
Did Christian church authorities conspire to eradicate paganism in Europe by killing millions of “witches” during the “burning times,” as …
Why Should I Worry About God’s Condemnation If I’m a Moral Person?
Why should I worry about God’s condemnation if I’m a moral person who hasn’t committed any serious sins?
This question …
Should Gentile Christians Join a Messianic Christian Group that “Keeps Torah”?
Does the New Testament support Gentile Christians joining a Messianic Christian group that “keeps Torah”?
For followers of Christ to …
What Are Some Arguments Used to Downplay the Significance of the Gospels?
What are some of the lines of argumentation used by unbelieving scholars to downplay the significance of the Gospel accounts?
…
Why Do Many Western People Doubt the Accuracy of the Gospels?
Why do so many Western people today—including scholars—doubt the historicity and accuracy of the Gospels?
There is an old saying …
Why Doesn’t the World Health Community Promote More Programs Like Uganda’s?
If an approach like Uganda’s is so successful, why doesn’t the world health community do more to promote similar programs …
Should Christians Take Part in Easter and Christmas Celebrations?
Should Christians take part in Easter and Christmas celebrations?
The early church believed that Jesus’ birth and His baptism by John…
Should Christians Serve in the Military?
Should Christians serve in the military?
Although early Christians acknowledged the need for secular government, they didn’t approve of Christian enlistment…
Is Cremation Wrong for Christians?
Is it wrong for Christians to arrange for their bodies to be cremated?
Although Christians have never universally condemned cremation, …
Are Funeral Customs in the US Biblical?
What, if any, is the biblical basis for the funeral customs practiced today in North America?
Some of today’s funeral customs…
Isn’t It Always Wrong To Be Intolerant?
Isn’t it always wrong to be intolerant?
Tolerance is an important virtue. Given the wide range of human perspectives and …
Knowing God’s Will: Is It Okay to “Put Out the Fleece”?
Is it okay to “put out the fleece” to know God’s will, like Gideon did in Judges 6:36-40?
Gideon is …
Addictions and Other Destructive Behaviors: Sin or Disease?
Should Christians think of addiction and other forms of destructive behavior as “sin,” or “disease”?
Destructive behavior includes elements of both sin…
Is It Wrong for Christians to Dance?
Is it wrong for Christians to dance?
The Bible doesn’t tell us much about dancing. Jesus said there was dancing …
Why Did Jesus Condemn the Self-Righteousness of the Pharisees?
Why did Jesus condemn the self-righteousness of the Pharisees more strongly than the transgressions of “public sinners”?
Jesus condemned the …
Why Don’t Christians Stop Sinning Completely?
If the Bible requires Christians to confess and forsake their sins, why don’t they stop sinning completely?
The Bible stresses both…
Is Pacifism Always Best?
Is Pacifism always the best course of action for Christians?
Christians live “in the world,” but are not “of the world”…
Why Have Christian Nations Shed so Much Blood?
If Christianity as a belief system isn’t inclined towards violence, why have Christian nations shed so much blood?
In a culture…
Is Christianity Less Inclined to Violence Than Other Religions?
Is Christianity less inclined to violence than other religions and ideologies?
No one but Jesus Christ and genuine Christian faith is…
Why Is New Testament Christianity Opposed to War?
Why is genuine New Testament Christianity opposed to war and violence?
Although most Christians agree that war is sometimes necessary …
Why Isn’t RBC Ministries More Aggressive in Exposing Cults?
Why isn’t RBC Ministries more aggressive in exposing individual cult groups?
There are thousands of cults and dangerous religious groups …
How Can You Determine If a Group Is a Cult?
What are some ways to tell the difference between a cult and a legitimate Christian church?
Some simple criteria are listed…
Why Did Many Jewish Leaders Hate Jesus Christ and the Apostolic Church?
Why did so many of the Jewish leaders hate Jesus Christ and persecute the apostolic church?
Some people have the impression…
How Does Jesus’ Resurrection Fit with Jewish Views of an Afterlife?
How does the resurrection of Jesus fit with Jewish views of an afterlife?
A comparison of the three faiths of the…
Has Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Appeared to People?
Is it true that Mary, the mother of Jesus, has appeared on a number of occasions in the last two …
Did Jesus’ Mother, Mary, Have Other Children?
Did Mary, Joseph’s wife and the mother of Jesus, ever give birth to other children?
The question of whether or …
How Should Christians View Pantheistic Reverence for Life?
How should Christians view pantheistic reverence for life?
The holy men of one pantheistic religion wear a gauze mask over …
Is Religion Just a Crutch for Weak People?
Is religion just a crutch for emotionally weak people, creating more problems than it solves?
Many people today think religion is…
Do the Harry Potter Books Promote Witchcraft?
Do the Harry Potter books by Joanne K. Rowling promote witchcraft?
The question is important. No one can deny that Harry…
Can Christians Be Demon Possessed?
Can Christians be demon possessed?
The word demonization is a term recently coined by evangelicals who believe that Christians can be …
Do Their Miracles Imply The Gospels Are Legendary?
Does the fact that the Gospels contain accounts of miracles prove that they are legendary?
When, as the story goes, Isaac…
Are Media Claims that Jesus Christ Is Legendary True?
What should I think of occasional claims made in the media that Jesus Christ is legendary and never existed?
Anyone can…
How Can a Decomposed Body Be Resurrected?
How can a body that has been consumed by fire or completely decomposed be resurrected?
A body buried in a …
How Were Documents Selected For The Biblical Canon?
What were the standards that earned a document the right to be included in the Bible?
To gain canonical recognition, …
Is the Old Testament “Less Inspired” Than the New?
If Christian core beliefs are more clearly defined in the New Testament, does this mean that the Old Testament is …
Who Selected the Documents That Are Included in the Bible?
Who selected the documents that are now included in the Bible?
The 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27…
Does Scripture Imply That Jesus Descended into Hell After His Death?
Is there a passage of Scripture that implies Jesus descended into hell following His death on the cross?
There is an…
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said to Turn the Other Cheek (Matthew 5:39)?
What did Jesus mean when He said not to resist an evildoer, and to instead turn the other cheek (Matthew …
Don’t New Testament Passages Say Christians Will Perform Greater Miracles than Christ?
Don’t several New Testament passages declare that Christians will perform greater miracles than Christ and that there is no limitation …
Does Jesus Expect His Followers to Give Up All of Their Possessions?
Does the passage about the rich young ruler teach that Jesus expects His followers to give up all of their …
Does the Bible Prescribe a Mode of Baptism?
Does the Bible clearly prescribe a particular mode of Baptism?
The answer to this question is hinted at by the Greek…
Must A Person Have A Clear Understanding of Jesus’ Deity To Be Saved?
Is it necessary to have a clear understanding of Jesus Christ’s deity to be saved?
An accurate response to this question…
Why Aren’t Unbelievers Amazed by the Many Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled?
Why aren’t unbelievers amazed—or at least impressed—by the long list of messianic prophecies that Jesus fulfilled?
There is an impressive list…
Can I Be Sure I’m Going to Heaven?
Can I be sure that I’m going to heaven?
One of the biggest mistakes we can make about our own …
Isn’t a Lack of Deliverance from Sickness or Harm a Sign of Deficient Faith?
Isn’t it a sign of deficient faith when a sick Christian isn’t healed or a Christian isn’t delivered from danger?
…
Where Is Heaven?
Where is heaven located?
While the Scriptures symbolically refer to heaven as being up and hell being down, all we …
Why Aren’t People Today Worried About Hell?
Why don’t modern people seem worried about hell?
While we are on this side of the veil, we may not know…
What Does the Bible Teach About Predestination?
Does the Bible really teach that people are predestined to go to either heaven or hell?
It is true that …
As Depraved Sinners, How Can We Have Good Self-Esteem?
Since the Bible teaches that we are depraved sinners, how can people possibly have good self-esteem?
Some Christians actually reject the…
What Is the Rapture?
What is the rapture?
From the earliest days of the church, Christians have anticipated a day in which Jesus will …
When Will the Rapture Occur?
When will the rapture occur?
The early church wasn’t dogmatic about the time sequence of endtime events. This fact should …
Will All the Events of Matthew 24 and Mark 13 Occur in the Future?
Are all of the events Jesus described in Matthew 24 and Mark 13 going to occur in the future?
It’s important…
What’s the Meaning of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants?
What is the meaning of the parable of the wicked tenants (Matthew 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18 )?
Like Israel’s prophets,…
How Can I Be Sure of the Bible’s Moral and Spiritual Reliability?
How can I be sure of the Bible’s moral and spiritual reliability?
There are many factors that give the Bible unparalleled…
How Can We Say The Bible Contains No Errors?
How can it be true that the Bible doesn’t contain any errors, since there are so many different versions containing …
Why Should We Trust The New Testament?
What evidence supports the reliability of the New Testament?
The New Testament canon was officially established in its final form …
Weren’t the Earliest Christians Incapable Of Producing the Gospels?
Weren’t the earliest Christians too uneducated and illiterate to produce the account of Jesus’ life and ministry that appears in …
Was Jesus Just a Wandering Philosopher?
What should I think of claims that Jesus was just a wandering philosopher who was imaginatively transformed after His death …
Does The Fact That Few Ancient Non-Christian Sources Refer To Christ Imply He Is Legendary?
Does the fact that few ancient non-Christian sources refer to Jesus imply that He may not have really existed but …
As Oral Recollections, Can the Gospels Be Historically Accurate?
If the Gospels were mostly based on oral recollections of witnesses, can they be historically accurate?
Christians have always believed that…
What Happens to Infants and Young Children Who Die?
What happens to infants and children who die before they are old enough to respond to the gospel?
Although the concept…
Are All Who Haven’t Heard of Christ Damned?
Do Christians believe that everyone who hasn’t heard of Christ will be damned to suffer eternal agony in hell?
In John 14:6…
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
While baptism is an important act of obedience, it isn’t necessary for salvation. The only …
Why Does the Bible Tolerate Slavery?
Why does the Bible seem to tolerate the institution of slavery?
The slavery tolerated by the Scriptures must be understood in…
Is the New Testament Anti-Semitic?
Is the New Testament Anti-Semitic?
Recent opposition to The Passion of the Christ, a movie based on the Gospel accounts…
How Can Christians Claim that Their Faith Is Rational?
How can Christians claim that their faith is rational when it holds to so many apparent contradictions?
Agnostics, atheists, and adherents…
Should Christians Keep the Old Testament Law?
Since Christians consider the Old Testament part of God’s written Word, are they responsible to keep the Old Testament law?
…
Does the Bible Say the Pope Inherited Apostolic Authority from Peter?
Does the Bible say that the Pope has inherited apostolic authority from Peter?
This idea comes from a misunderstanding of Matthew …
What Did Jesus Mean When He Gave Peter the “Keys of the Kingdom”?
What did Jesus mean when He told Peter He was giving him the “keys of the kingdom of heaven”?
After Jesus…
Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations?
Why are there so many Christian denominations?
Divisions in the church go back to the first century. In his first letter…
Are New Testament References to Jewish Persecution of Jesus and the Church True?
How do we know that New Testament references to Jewish persecution of Jesus and the Apostolic Church weren’t written by …
Do I Have to Attend a Local Church To Be Considered Part of the Body of Christ?
Do I have to attend a local church to consider myself part of the body of Christ, or is it …
Why Should I Get Involved in the Imperfect Church?
Why should I get involved in the church when I see so much hypocrisy and selfish behavior in people who …
Why Don’t People Want to Go to Church?
Why don’t people want to go to church anymore?
People have a million different reasons for not going to church, …
Does the Bible Permit Divorced Persons to Serve as Church Leaders?
Does the Bible permit a divorced person to serve as a leader in the church?
Bible students differ in their …
How Can Christianity Claim To Be the Only Way to God?
When there are so many religions in the world, how can Christianity claim to be the only way to God?
Although…
Wasn’t Jesus Merely One of Many Divine Messengers?
Even if Jesus was a messenger from God, why shouldn’t I believe He was merely one of many divine messengers, …
Do Those Who Reject the Gospel Understand What They’re Rejecting?
Does everyone who rejects the gospel understand what he or she is rejecting?
No. Unbelief is not necessarily the result …
How Can Christians Believe that the Human Race Is Depraved?
How can Christians believe that the human race is depraved when there are some very nice people who do lots …
What Was Gnosticism?
What was gnosticism?
Gnosticism was a religious movement that began to make significant inroads within the Christian community in the …
What Are the “Gnostic Gospels”?
What are the “gnostic gospels”?
Prior to the 20th century, the main source of information about gnostic writings were the …
How Can the Christian Tradition Be Defended?
How can the Christian tradition be defended, considering its past intolerance of other religions?
It’s easy to see why people …
Is Christianity a European Religion?
Is Christianity a European religion?
Far from being a European religion, Christianity’s origins were in the Mideast, a place far …
How Should I Dispose of an Old Bible?
How should I dispose of an old Bible?
An old Bible is a physical object that may have passed through many…
Why Didn’t Paul Quote Jesus?
Doesn’t the fact that Paul didn’t quote Jesus show that he wasn’t interested in Him as a real person but …
What Is the Unpardonable Sin?
What is the unpardonable sin, and is it possible that I may have committed it?
There are thousands of people who…
Why Believe in God’s Existence, When It Can’t Be Proven Scientifically?
Why believe in God’s existence, when it can’t be proven scientifically?
Something that can be demonstrated by the scientific method is…
How Can I Prove to Someone that God Exists?
How can I prove to someone that God exists?
The universe presents overwhelming evidence for God’s existence (Psalm 19:1). But no…
Can I Depend on Logic to Lead Someone to Faith?
Can I depend on logic to lead someone to faith?
Thinking that logic alone can lead someone to faith is like…
How Should Christians View Mary, Jesus’ Mother?
What view should Christians have of Mary, Jesus’ mother?
The Bible doesn’t offer us much information about Mary, but her …
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