Why do we only turn to God when we’re in trouble?
Question: When I’m in trouble, I know to turn to Jesus for help. I’ve done this before, and He answers me immediately! But when the crisis is over, Jesus seems far away. Why does this happen? Answer: The problem is not that Jesus has moved; you have. After the storm has passed, leaving you relieved […]
Is it true Jesus won’t accept me if I don’t forgive people?
Question: Does the Bible really say that Jesus won’t forgive me of my sins if I refuse to forgive other people? Answer: The Bible does, indeed, teach that command from Jesus. Here are some of His teachings that you’re referring to: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father […]
Is it wrong to be concerned about having enough money for the future?
Question: Is it wrong to be concerned about having enough money for the future? Didn’t Jesus say that it’s wrong to want a lot of money because it’s evil? Answer: Jesus emphasized that if we’ll put God first and focus on pleasing Him in all that we do, He will take care of the other […]
How can I convince my friend she won’t go to heaven because of doing good deeds?
Question: I am so saddened about a friend of mine who is not a Christian, and she says that she is not interested in becoming one. I have prayed for her for years, and I don’t know what else to do. She thinks she will go to heaven because she says that she’s a good […]
Is it right to tell a friend that something he’s doing is wrong?
Question: When I told a friend that he was involved in something that God says is wrong, he told me that the Bible says never to judge others. This didn’t sound quite right. Aren’t we supposed to encourage people to do the right thing? Answer: Your friend was referring to a familiar Bible verse that’s […]
God, please rescue me from this depression!
Question: Can God help me with my depression? Does the Bible say anything about this? Answer: The Bible mentions depression in numerous passages, always reassuring us that God can accomplish anything and heals anyone who asks, even unbelievers. God included in the scriptural records the accounts of people who suffered from depression so that we […]
Times are hard! What could God be thinking?
Question: Our family has been through illness and a loss of income during the past year. I’ve gotten a new job that I’m not really trained for. I don’t understand why our lives are not turning out the way I had hoped they would. We didn’t expect that any of this would happen. I’ve prayed […]
Does God punish us for the sins of our parents?
Question: Does the Bible say that God will punish children because of the sins of their fathers? This doesn’t seem fair. Answer: Many times, ungodly parents raise ungodly children. As a result, the offspring suffer from making the same mistakes as their parents did. Parents set an example, good or bad, for children to follow, […]
How can I tell Biblical truth from false teachings?
Question: How can you tell if a preacher on television is really teaching the truth? Is he teaching what the Bible contains or only the traditions of his particular church’s denomination? Answer: This is an excellent question and one that most people have wondered about. The Bible warns that those who teach their own opinions […]
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Question: Why does God allow tragedies to happen to us? Why doesn’t a loving God prevent bad things from happening to good people? Answer: The Bible definitely proves to us that God can do anything that He pleases! He created Adam and Eve and pronounced all that He created was good. In the Garden of […]