Questions People Ask About the BiblePage 13 of 26
Browse honest questions people bring to Scripture, organized by category and topic. Choose any question to see what the Bible says.
Leadership
Unconscious Discipleship
- What if I'm helping people but not thinking about Jesus when I do it?
- What if I've been a Christian for years but feel like I'm just going through the motions?
- What's the difference between being a good person and being a disciple?
- Why do some people seem naturally good even if they don't go to church?
LGBTQ+
Biblical Marriage Design
- Are there different roles for husbands and wives according to the Bible?
- Can a marriage be godly if we struggle with intimacy or other problems?
- How do I apply biblical marriage principles when my spouse isn't a believer?
- How do I handle it when my idea of marriage is different from my partner's?
- Is it okay for Christians to live together before marriage?
- What does biblical submission really mean in a marriage?
- What does the Bible actually say about how marriage should work?
- What does the Bible actually say marriage is supposed to look like?
- What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
- What if my marriage doesn't match what the Bible describes - does that mean we're doing it wrong?
Gender Identity
- Can someone change their gender and still follow Jesus?
- Can transgender people be Christians?
- Did God really create people as only men and women?
- Does loving people mean I have to agree with their choices about gender?
- Does the Bible talk about people who don't feel like their birth gender?
- How can I support my friend who's questioning their gender identity?
- How do I have this conversation with my kids?
- How do I love someone struggling with gender identity without compromising my beliefs?
- How should I treat someone who identifies as a different gender than they were born?
- How should our church respond to transgender visitors?
- Is it a sin to question your gender identity?
- Should Christians use someone's preferred pronouns?
- What does "made in God's image" mean for gender?
- What does God think about gender dysphoria?
- What does the Bible say about being male and female?
- What if I'm confused about my own gender identity?
- What if my child says they feel like the opposite gender?
- What should I do if someone at church is transitioning genders?
- What would Jesus do if he met someone who was transgender?
- What's the difference between biological sex and gender identity?
God's Plan for Sexuality
- Can I support my gay child and still believe what the Bible says?
- How do I handle it when my church says homosexuality is a sin but I have gay friends I love?
- How do I show love to LGBTQ+ people without compromising my beliefs?
- How do I talk to my kids about sexuality in a way that honors God?
- Is it possible to be celibate my whole life if I'm gay?
- Is it wrong to be gay if I'm a Christian?
- Is sex only supposed to happen between married men and women?
- What does God think about transgender people?
- What should I do if I'm attracted to people of the same sex but want to follow God?
- Why did God make some people attracted to the same sex if it's supposed to be wrong?
Homosexuality and Scripture
- Are the Bible verses about homosexuality still relevant today or were they just for that time period?
- Are there only a few verses that mention homosexuality, or is it talked about a lot?
- Can gay couples adopt children and still follow Christian principles?
- Can someone be gay and still be a Christian?
- Did Jesus ever say anything about being gay?
- How can the church be welcoming without compromising biblical beliefs?
- How do I handle disagreements about this topic with other Christians?
- How do I have conversations about this topic without being judgmental?
- How do I respond when someone says "God made me this way"?
- How do I study these Bible passages fairly and understand the context?
- How should I treat my gay friends and family members as a Christian?
- Is being gay the same as other sins, or is it worse?
- Should gay people try to change their sexual orientation?
- What do I say to my child if they tell me they're gay?
- What does "love the sinner, hate the sin" really mean in practice?
- What does it mean to show grace while still believing what the Bible teaches?
- What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality?
- What's the difference between civil marriage and biblical marriage?
- What's the difference between having same-sex attraction and acting on it?
- Why does God care about people's sexual orientation anyway?
Lesbian Relationships
- Are there any differences in how lesbian couples communicate compared to other couples?
- Can two women who love each other have a healthy, lasting relationship?
- Do lesbian relationships face different challenges than straight relationships?
- How do lesbian couples deal with judgment or discrimination from others?
- How do lesbian couples handle things like starting a family or having kids?
- How do you know if you're attracted to women or just going through a phase?
- How do you navigate dating as a woman who's attracted to other women?
- What should I do if my daughter tells me she's in a relationship with another woman?
- What's it like coming out as a lesbian to family and friends?
- What's the best way to support a friend who's in her first lesbian relationship?
LGBTQ+ and Faith
- Are there any LGBTQ+ people in the Bible?
- Can gay people get married in God's eyes?
- Can LGBTQ+ people serve in church leadership?
- Can someone be celibate and gay at the same time?
- Can someone be LGBTQ+ and still be a Christian?
- How can I be a good friend to someone who's LGBTQ+ without compromising my beliefs?
- How do I handle disagreements about this topic in my church?
- How do I know if my church is welcoming to everyone?
- How do I love someone whose lifestyle I don't agree with?
- How do I respond when my child comes out to me?
- How do I talk to my kids about LGBTQ+ issues from a Christian perspective?
- How should I treat my gay friends or family members as a believer?
- Is being transgender mentioned anywhere in the Bible?
- Is it a sin to be attracted to the same gender, or just to act on it?
- What did Jesus say about homosexuality?
- What does it mean to "love the sinner but hate the sin"?
- What does the Bible actually say about being gay or lesbian?
- What should I do if I'm struggling with my own sexual identity and faith?
- What's the difference between loving someone and approving of their choices?
- Why do different churches have such different views on this topic?
Overcoming Sexual Sin
- Can God really forgive me for my sexual mistakes?
- Can I still have a relationship with God if I'm struggling with sexual addiction?
- Can prayer really help me overcome sexual sin?
- How can I be honest about my struggles without feeling ashamed?
- How can I find hope when I feel like I'll never overcome these issues?
- How can I protect myself from sexual temptation online and in media?