Bible Questions
Answers to difficult passages, historical context, translation differences, and biblical interpretation.
132 questions
Is the Bible historically reliable?
Archaeology, manuscript evidence, and fulfilled prophecy all point to a Bible that can be trusted as a historical and spiritual document.
How was the Bible put together?
Who decided which books went in? The process of canonization is more principled — and more fascinating — than many realize.
Are there contradictions in the Bible?
Critics claim the Bible is full of contradictions. Most alleged contradictions dissolve under careful reading — here's how to think about them.
Why should Christians study the Old Testament?
Many Christians skip the Old Testament and miss half the story. Here is why the first 39 books of the Bible are essential reading for every follower of Jesus.
Where are we on the Biblical Timeline?
The Bible tells one grand story from Creation to New Creation. Understanding where we sit on that timeline changes how we read Scripture — and how we live today.
How do we know the Bible hasn't been changed over time?
"The Bible has been translated so many times, it must have changed." It's one of the most common objections to Christianity — and one of the easiest to answer with actual evidence.
Who wrote the Bible?
The Bible was written by around 40 different people over 1,500 years — kings, fishermen, prophets, tax collectors, and doctors. Yet it tells one coherent story. How that happened is one of the most extraordinary claims in human history.
What are the 10 Commandments, and do they still apply?
Given to Moses at Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago, the Ten Commandments shaped Western civilisation. But are they still binding today — or did Jesus replace them with something else entirely?
Why are there so many different Bible translations?
Walk into a Christian bookshop and you will find dozens of Bible versions — NIV, ESV, KJV, NLT, NASB, and many more. Is this a sign that nobody can agree on what the Bible says? Or is there a better explanation?
What is the difference between the Old and New Testament?
The Bible is one book with two major sections — but they are not opposites. The Old Testament sets the stage; the New Testament reveals what it was all pointing to. Together they tell one unified story.
What is the Rapture — and will it happen?
The Rapture is one of the most debated topics in Christianity. Some Christians see it as the imminent return of Christ; others think the concept is largely a modern invention. Here is what the Bible actually says — and where Christians genuinely disagree.
What does the Book of Revelation actually mean?
Revelation is the most misread book in the Bible — treated as a secret code for predicting newspaper headlines rather than what it actually is: a letter of hope written to Christians facing death, full of imagery their original audience would have recognised immediately.
What is the Second Coming of Jesus?
The Second Coming is not a fringe doctrine or a metaphor — it is one of the most repeated promises in the entire New Testament. Jesus himself said he would return, and the early church shaped its entire life around that expectation.
What is Communion — the Lord's Supper?
Communion is the meal Jesus instituted on the night before he died — and commanded his followers to keep until he returns. It is the most practised act of Christian worship in history, yet what actually happens at the table is one of the most debated questions in the church.
Does the Bible Have to Be Read Literally?
Some people insist everything in the Bible is literal. Others say none of it is. Both miss something important — the Bible is a library of different genres, and reading it well means reading each part as it was written.
Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables?
Jesus could have taught plainly. Instead he told stories about farmers, lost sheep, and buried treasure. His own disciples were baffled — and the reason he gave is one of the most surprising things in the Gospels.
Why Is Mary Called the Ark of the Covenant?
One of the most striking pieces of biblical typology in the New Testament: the parallels between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant are not accidental — they are woven into the fabric of Luke's Gospel.
Why Does Jesus Call Himself the "Bread of Life"?
In John 6, Jesus makes one of his most provocative claims — "I am the bread of life." To understand what he meant, you have to understand what bread meant to Israel.
Where Was Jesus Before His Ministry? The Silent Years Explained
Between the nativity and his baptism at around age 30, the Gospels are almost entirely silent about Jesus's life. What do we actually know — and what have people invented to fill the gap?
Why Did God Choose Israel? The Doctrine of Election Explained
Of all the nations on earth, God chose one small, often-struggling people and made them the vehicle of his purposes. Why Israel? Was this favouritism — or something far more deliberate?
Was James Really the Brother of Jesus?
The New Testament mentions James as the brother of Jesus — and he became one of the most important leaders in the early church. But who exactly was he, and what does "brother" actually mean?
What is the "evil spirit from the LORD" in 1 Samuel? Did God send sin?
1 Samuel says "an evil spirit from the LORD tormented Saul." How can an evil spirit come from a holy God? Is God the author of evil? Here's what this troubling passage actually means.