Bible Questions

From The New Answers DVD 3

Are There Other Books That Should Be in the Bible?

The Bible is under severe attack in today’s world. What better way to undermine our belief in Scripture than to produce extra books, outside of the Bible, claiming that their omission from the Bible was merely due to fourth-century politics.

Is Our Bible Accurate?

Since the Bible has been copied and translated so many times, can we really trust that we have the words of the authors? Critics like to talk about the variants, but they have never been able to demonstrate that these variants have had any impact on any biblical doctrines.

Should Christians Never Offend Anyone?

As Christians, we need to have the utmost integrity in all areas and be careful not to be a stumbling block to a fellow Christian. We should make every effort to live at peace with others (Romans 12:18). This does not mean, however, we will never offend a fellow Christian.

Does the Bible Teach It Is Wrong to Judge?

Built into “tolerance” is the concept that truth is determined by each individual, not by God. This has led many people to conclude that making judgments on anyone (especially coming from Christians) is wrong because the Bible says ”judge not” (Matthew 7:1).

Articles About Bible Questions

• Feedback Article

  Feedback: Does the Bible Encourage Masters to Beat Their Slaves?

  

  Sept. 2, 2024 from Feedback

  “The Bible says it’s ok to beat your slaves as long as they don’t die immediately . . . .” Does the Bible teach that masters can beat their slaves?

• Magazine Department Article

  How Do I Stay Humble When I Know I’m Right?

  

  Aug. 25, 2024 from Answers Magazine

  We are right only because God has taught us to know what is right. How quickly we can forget that.

• When Did Monotheism Emerge in Ancient Israel?

  

  Nov. 21, 2023 from Answers in Depth

  The biblical narrative shows this is the wrong question to ask.

• Did Moses Really Live 120 Years?

  

  March 28, 2023

  The Bible authors recorded real lifespans, not symbolic or honorific.

• Did 600,000 Men Leave Egypt with Moses?

  

  Sept. 20, 2022

  Is the Bible’s account of the Exodus possible and consistent with archaeological evidence?

• Magazine Department Article

  Can We Really Do All Things Through Christ?

  

  July 24, 2022 from Answers Magazine

  Can you do all things? No. Will God help you through trials and tribulations because you are a Christian? Absolutely.

• Feedback Article

  Feedback: Is the Ark of the Covenant a Biblical Copy of the Egyptian Ark of the Contract?

  

  March 11, 2022

  Some have suggested the Egyptian “ark of the contract” predates the Hebrew “Ark of the Covenant” by 1,000 years, but this doesn’t align with most accepted chronologies.

• Magazine Department Article

  Does It Matter Where Cain Got His Wife?

  

  Jan. 16, 2022 from Answers Magazine

  The Bible opens with one of many mysteries—where did Cain get his wife? Some people think it’s trivia, but it’s not. The gospel is involved.

• Magazine Department Article

  ASK Method to Bible Challenges

  

  Nov. 21, 2021 from Answers Magazine

  Social media and television bombard us daily with contradictory claims. How can we find the meat among the bones? Just ASK.

• Where Do We Draw the Line?

  

  Oct. 5, 2021

  It can be a difficult task to draw a fine line between the items we address and those we do not because all doctrines of Christianity ultimately interconnect.

• Where Did Jesus Say, “I Am God; Worship Me”?

  

  July 26, 2019

  When sharing the gospel with Muslims, it is not uncommon to hear the objection: “Where did Jesus say, ‘I am God; worship me’?”

• The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil: Evil or Good?

  

  Aug. 15, 2018 from Feedback

  “If God saw that all he had made was ‘good,’ then wouldn’t the forbidden tree and its fruit be deemed ‘good’ as well?”

• Are Mustard Seeds the Smallest or Was Jesus Wrong?

  

  Aug. 4, 2018

  In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus calls it the smallest seed. But was it really? Both evolutionists and old-earth creationists latch onto this parable.

• In-Depth Article

  Does Song of Solomon Teach Sexual Immorality?

  

  May 10, 2018 from Answers in Depth

  Song of Solomon has been adopted by those who claim that the Bible not only speaks of sexual promiscuity but also endorses it in glowing terms.

• Feedback: Does the Bible Teach Sexual Assault Victims Must Marry Their Attacker?

  

  April 16, 2018 from Feedback

  The topics of sexual assault and rape are in the public eye more than ever before. Some people claim the Bible teaches that victims must marry their attackers.

• Should Christians Ever Offend Anyone?

  

  Jan. 2, 2018 from Misconceptions Series

  Do Christians need to avoid offending anyone? What does Paul mean when he says to “give no offense in anything”? Jeremy Ham, AiG–US, explains.

• Semi-Technical In-Depth Article

  “In Adam’s Fall We Sinned All”: Does Genesis 3 Teach the Fall of Man?

  

  May 17, 2017 from Answers in Depth

  Many theologians deny that Genesis 3 teaches the doctrine of the Fall and argue it is not original to the text but something that has been forced upon it.

• Do the Ten Commandments Need a Modern Update?

  

  Oct. 12, 2016

  Do we need to update the Ten Commandments for a more modern audience? A video on Seeker.com certainly thinks so, and here is their version.

• Exposing the Underlying Worldview: Acts 17

  Aug. 30, 2016

  Before looking at Acts 17, it is important to understand the origin of religion; in order to know the meaning of anything, we have to understand its origin.

• Magazine Department Article

  Are Gender-Neutral Bible Translations Okay?

  

  July 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine

  Are translators attempting to push an unbiblical agenda that diminishes the Bible’s emphasis on manhood and gender roles?

• Feedback Article

  Elisha, Little Children, and the Bears

  

  June 3, 2016 from Feedback

  Why would God allow two bears to maul little children for insulting Elisha? Examining the context (and Hebrew) sheds light on this strange event.

• Feedback Article

  Doesn’t the Bible Condone the Killing of One’s Rebellious Child?

  

  April 8, 2016 from Feedback

  Does God’s Word encourage parents to bury their dysfunctional and disobedient children under a hail of stones? Well, we must consider the passage's context.

• Were the Israelites Hungry in the Wilderness?

  April 6, 2015

  The Israelites didn’t leave Egypt unprepared, but 75 days afterwards they began to complain about being intensely hungry. How could this be?

• Magazine Article

  Christ’s Resurrection—Four Accounts, One Reality

  

  April 5, 2015 from Answers Magazine

  Christ’s Resurrection led to a confusing day, as His followers raced around the city. Skeptics point to alleged contradictions in the Gospels.

• Are There 20 Commandments?

  March 2, 2015

  The Bible is inerrant, yet some have tried to state that the Bible erroneously records 20 commandments.

• Book Chapter

  Doesn’t the Bible Support Slavery?

  

  Jan. 19, 2015 from The New Answers Book 3

  Slavery needs to be addressed biblically. Answers in Genesis strongly opposes both racism and slavery.

• Magazine Department Article

  Asking the Right Questions

  

  Oct. 1, 2014 from Answers Magazine

  When our kids begin to see the same God-doubting idolatry that Eve succumbed to driving their sin, they will also see their need for the promised Rescuer.

• Magazine Department Article

  Questions in Genesis

  

  Sept. 14, 2014 from Answers Magazine

  If the Bible has the answer, why do Christians still have so many questions?

• Does the Bible Tell Christians to Judge Not?

  April 26, 2013

  Many people conclude that making judgments on anyone (especially coming from Christians) is wrong because the Bible says ”judge not” (Matthew 7:1).

• Why Is Reading the Bible So Important?

  Jan. 9, 2012

  Believers are constantly reminded to read their Bibles. Why is it so vital for Christians to constantly read, study, and meditate on the Word of God?

• Feedback Article

  The Ark of the Covenant

  Aug. 12, 2011 from Feedback

  Will the Ark of the Covenant be in heaven, and is it still in existence today? Troy Lacey and Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., explain.

• Semi-Technical Magazine Department Article

  Was Child Sacrifice Condoned in the OT?

  July 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine

  Interpreting Scriptures is not a free-for-all. We must always strive to interpret the words as God intended.

• How Did We Get the Bible in English?

  May 3, 2011 from Apologetics Web Series

  The story of the Bible is the story of God communicating to mankind the knowledge of Himself and His grace and mercy.

• Feedback Article

  Why Did God Condemn Jehu?

  April 8, 2011 from Misconceptions Series

  Was Jehu condemned for carrying out the command God gave him? Troy Lacey and Tim Chaffey explain this alleged contradiction.

• Feedback Article

  The Definite Article

  Nov. 26, 2010 from Feedback

  Why do English translations of the Bible include definite articles that are not present in the original text?

• Feedback Article

  Why Did People Start to Have Shorter Lives After the Flood?

  July 16, 2010 from Feedback

  When the Flood ended, the maximum life expectancy of humanity dropped quite a bit. What changed to make this happen?

• Book Chapter

  Is the Bible Enough?

  July 8, 2010 from The New Answers Book 2

  For so many people today, it would appear that the Bible is not enough. Should we accept the Apocrypha or the Gnostic gospels?

• How Long Were the Israelites in Egypt?

  July 5, 2010

  Were the Israelites in Egypt for only 215 years? If so, what about the passages that have 400 or 430 years?

• Was There Pain Before the Fall?

  June 22, 2010 from Satan, the Fall, and a Look at Good and Evil

  Genesis 3:16 says that God increased Eve’s pain after the Fall. Does that mean that pain already existed before sin?

• Did the Serpent Tempt Eve While in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil?

  June 15, 2010 from Satan, the Fall, and a Look at Good and Evil

  Christians generally use illustrations of the Garden of Eden that place the serpent in a tree—usually the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. But is this accurate?

• Didn’t the Curse Prevent Overpopulation?

  May 11, 2010 from Satan, the Fall, and a Look at Good and Evil

  If sin and the Curse had never entered the creation, wouldn’t the earth have become overpopulated?

• Did Abel Eat the Meat of the Sacrifice?

  April 13, 2010 from Satan, the Fall, and a Look at Good and Evil

  Was Abel eating meat soon after the Curse even though he wasn’t supposed to? After all, he kept the flocks and sacrificed an animal.

• Did Adam and Eve Have to Sleep Before the Fall?

  March 23, 2010 from Satan, the Fall, and a Look at Good and Evil

  Prior to the Fall, did humans require sleep? What can we learn from the biblical account?

• Book Chapter

  Does the Bible Say Anything about Astronomy?

  March 4, 2010 from The New Answers Book 2

  The Lord certainly understands how this universe works; after all, He made it. So His Word, the Bible, gives us the foundation for understanding the universe.

• Was the Bible Simply Written By Men?

  Dec. 1, 2009

  Is the Bible the inspired Word of God, or was it simply written by men? Do you know how to respond to this question?

• Feedback Article

  Is the Bible Incomplete?

  Aug. 7, 2009 from Feedback

  Are there books missing from the Bible? Bodie Hodge, AiG–U.S., looks at some of the claims that other books should be included and shows why they fall short.

• Noting News: How to Interpret Science News

  June 6, 2009

  “Missing link found!” “Discovery proves the earth is billions of years old!” “New find disproves the Bible!” How should Christians understand such headlines?

• Feedback Article

  A Life Sentence?

  Nov. 14, 2008 from Feedback

  In Genesis 6:3, did God erroneously say that he would limit humans to 120 years?

• Feedback Article

  One Bible, Many Interpretations?

  Aug. 22, 2008 from Feedback

  Does the Bible allow for multiple interpretations? And how is the Creation Museum related to Harvard, Yale, and Princeton? Find the answers from Bodie Hodge, AiG–U.S.