Questions People Ask About the BiblePage 4 of 26
Browse honest questions people bring to Scripture, organized by category and topic. Choose any question to see what the Bible says.
Bible Study
Types and Shadows
- What are shadows and types in the Old Testament?
- What are some of the clearest examples where Old Testament events picture New Testament truths?
- What does it mean when people say something in the Old Testament is a "type" of Jesus?
- What does the phrase "shadow of death" refer to in Matthew and Luke?
- What is the definition of types?
- What is the significance of the story of Joseph as a shadow of Christ?
- What's the difference between a type and a regular story in the Bible?
- Why did God use so many symbols and pictures instead of just telling people directly about Jesus?
- Why do some pastors say the Passover lamb represents Jesus?
- Why shouldn't types be turned into doctrines?
Discipleship
Anxiety
- Are there specific Bible verses that help with anxiety?
- Can anxiety actually be helpful sometimes?
- Can I pray about my anxiety and expect God to take it away?
- How can I find peace when everything around me feels out of control?
- How can I stop worrying so much about everything?
- How do I give my worries to God when they keep coming back?
- How do I help my kids when they're anxious about things?
- How do I know when worry becomes sinful?
- Is it a sin to feel anxious or worried?
- Is it okay to take medication for anxiety as a Christian?
- What did Jesus say about anxiety?
- What does "don't be anxious about anything" really mean in real life?
- What does the Bible say about anxiety and worry?
- What's the difference between being concerned and being anxious?
- Why do I still feel anxious even though I'm a Christian?
Contentment
- Can I be content and still have goals and dreams?
- Can I be content even when I'm struggling financially?
- How can I be happy with what I have when everyone else seems to have more?
- How can I be thankful when I'm going through a really tough time?
- How can I find joy in everyday ordinary moments?
- How can I teach my kids to be grateful for what they have?
- How do I find contentment when my life didn't turn out how I planned?
- How do I stop comparing myself to other people?
- Is being content the same as being lazy or unmotivated?
- Is it wrong to want nice things or to try to improve my life?
- Is wanting a better job or relationship going against contentment?
- What does it really mean to be content?
- What does Paul mean when he says he learned to be content in every situation?
- What's the difference between being content and just settling for less?
- Why do I always want more even after I get what I thought I wanted?
- Why does the Bible say to be content when God also wants to bless us?
- Why is contentment so hard when social media shows me what I'm missing?
Depression
- Can depression be a spiritual attack from Satan?
- Can going to church and reading the Bible cure my depression?
- Did any people in the Bible struggle with depression?
- How can I help a friend or family member who seems depressed?
- How can I pray when I'm feeling really down and hopeless?
- How can I trust that God has a plan when my depression makes everything seem pointless?
- How can I worship God when I don't feel anything at all?
- How do I find hope in God's promises when everything feels dark?
- How do I know if I need professional help or if I should just pray more?
- Is depression always caused by sin in my life?
- Is it normal to feel angry at God when you're going through depression?
- Is it okay for Christians to feel depressed?
- Is taking medication for depression a sign that I don't have enough faith?
- Should I tell my pastor or church friends that I'm struggling with depression?
- What Bible verses can help me when I'm feeling depressed?
- What did Jesus do when He felt overwhelmed or distressed?
- What does the Bible say about depression and mental health?
- What's the difference between being sad and being depressed?
- Why do I feel guilty for being depressed when I know God loves me?
- Why would God allow me to go through depression if He loves me?
Frustration
- Can frustration actually be good for me spiritually?
- Can I be honest with God about how frustrated I am?
- How can I stop getting so angry when things don't go my way?
- How can I trust God's timing when I'm tired of waiting?
- How do I deal with frustration when my prayers aren't answered?
- How do I handle frustration without losing my temper?
- Is it a sin to feel frustrated with God?
- Is there a difference between being frustrated and being impatient?
- What did Jesus do when he felt frustrated?
- What does the Bible say about controlling my emotions?
- What does the Bible say about dealing with everyday frustrations?
- What should I do when I'm frustrated with other people at church?
- Why do I feel frustrated even when I pray about my problems?
- Why do I get more frustrated now that I'm a Christian?
- Why does following God sometimes feel so hard and frustrating?
- Why does God let me get so frustrated when I'm trying to do the right thing?
- Why does God seem silent when I'm really struggling?
How to Walk in the Spirit
- Can I walk in the Spirit if I still struggle with sin?
- Can other people tell when I'm walking in the Spirit?
- How can I tell when the Holy Spirit is leading me?
- How do I know if I'm walking in the Spirit or just doing my own thing?
- How do I start walking in the Spirit if I'm new to faith?
- How do I walk in the Spirit when making big decisions?
- How is walking in the Spirit different from just trying to be a good person?
- Is walking in the Spirit something I have to think about all the time?
- What are some practical ways to walk in the Spirit every day?
- What does it actually mean to "walk in the Spirit"?
- What does walking in the Spirit look like in my relationships?
- What happens when I mess up and don't walk in the Spirit?
- What should I do when I feel like I can't hear the Spirit's voice?
- What's the connection between reading the Bible and walking in the Spirit?
- What's the difference between walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh?
- Why is it so hard to walk in the Spirit sometimes?