Questions People Ask About the BiblePage 5 of 26
Browse honest questions people bring to Scripture, organized by category and topic. Choose any question to see what the Bible says.
Discipleship
Jealousy
- Is it always wrong to feel jealous?
- Is it normal for Christians to struggle with jealousy?
- Is there such a thing as good jealousy?
- What are some Bible stories that show jealousy causing problems?
- What does the Bible say about being jealous of what others have?
- What should I do when I feel jealous of my friends or family?
- What's the difference between jealousy and envy in the Bible?
- What's the difference between protecting what's mine and being jealous?
- What's the root cause of jealousy according to the Bible?
- Why do I get jealous when my spouse talks to other people?
- Why does the Bible say God is a jealous God if jealousy is supposed to be bad?
Love
- Can I love someone and still set boundaries with them?
- How can I love my family members when they drive me crazy?
- How can I show love to someone who has hurt me deeply?
- How do I know if I really love God or if I'm just going through the motions?
- How do I love someone who doesn't love me back?
- How is God's love different from human love?
- Is God's love conditional or does He love me no matter what I do?
- Is it okay to have romantic feelings, or is the Bible against that?
- What does "love your neighbor as yourself" actually look like in real life?
- What does it mean to love yourself in a biblical way?
- What does the Bible really mean when it talks about love?
- What's the difference between loving someone and being in love with them?
- What's the most important thing the Bible teaches about love?
- Why does God let people I love get sick or die if He loves us?
- Why does the Bible say to love your enemies when that feels impossible?
- Why is love so hard sometimes if it's supposed to be natural?
Lust
- Can I be forgiven if I struggle with lust?
- Can married people lust after each other?
- How can I protect myself from lustful temptation?
- How do I deal with temptation when it comes to lust?
- How do I know if I've crossed the line from attraction to lust?
- How do I stop having lustful thoughts?
- How do I talk to my kids about lust and attraction?
- Is it a sin to find someone attractive?
- Is it normal for Christians to struggle with lustful thoughts?
- Is looking at someone with desire always wrong?
- Is lust only about sexual desire or are there other kinds?
- What does Jesus mean when he talks about adultery in your heart?
- What exactly is lust according to the Bible?
- What's the difference between love and lust?
- Why do I keep falling into the same lustful patterns?
- Why does the Bible make such a big deal about lust?
Meanness
- Can God forgive me for all the mean things I've said and done?
- Can someone who's really mean still go to heaven?
- How can I help someone I know who's become bitter and mean?
- How can I teach my kids not to be mean without being mean myself?
- How do I deal with mean people at work or school in a Christian way?
- How do I forgive someone who was really mean to me growing up?
- How do I stop being so mean when I'm angry or frustrated?
- Is it a sin to be mean sometimes, or is it just being human?
- Is it okay to cut mean people out of my life completely?
- Is there a difference between being firm and being mean?
- What does Jesus say about how we should treat mean people?
- What does the Bible say about being mean to other people?
- What should I do when someone is being really mean to me?
- What's the difference between standing up for myself and being mean back?
- Why do some people seem naturally mean while others are kind?
- Why does God let mean people seem to get ahead in life?
New Member Guidelines
- Can I ask questions about things that don't make sense to me without people judging me?
- Can I join even if I'm still figuring out what I believe?
- Do I have to give money or tithe to be part of the church?
- Do I have to tithe or give money right away when I'm new?
- Do I need to be baptized right away or can I wait until I'm ready?
- Do I need to be baptized right away to become a member?
- How do I find my place and make friends in a new church?
- How do I know if I'm actually a Christian or just someone who goes to church?
- How do I know if I'm ready to join the church officially?
- How do I make friends and fit in when everyone else seems to know each other already?
- How much do I need to change my life before I can really belong here?
- What happens if I join but later decide this church isn't right for me?
- What if I don't understand everything in the Bible - is that okay?
- What if I mess up or sin after becoming a Christian - will God still accept me?
- What kind of commitment am I making when I become a member?
- What should I expect when I first start coming to church?
- What should I expect when I first start coming to church?
- What's the difference between being a member and just attending services?
- What's the difference between just attending and being a actual member?
- Will people expect me to volunteer for things right away?
Obsession
- Can being obsessed with looking perfect or being thin be a sin?
- Can loving someone too much become unhealthy or sinful?
- Can social media and getting likes become an obsession that's bad for me?
- How can I focus on God instead of being consumed by my problems?
- How can I tell if my hobbies or interests are taking over my life?
- How do I break free from thoughts that won't leave me alone?
- How do I help a friend who seems obsessed with something unhealthy?
- How do I know if I'm too focused on money or success?
- How do I know if my desire for control is becoming unhealthy?
- Is it bad to think about the same problem or worry over and over?
- Is it obsession if I check my phone constantly or can't put it down?
- Is it obsession if I really want to get revenge on someone?
- Is it wrong to really want my ex back even though they've moved on?
- Is it wrong to really want something badly, or does that make me obsessed?
- What does the Bible say about people who can't let things go?
- What does the Bible say about people who hoard things or can't throw anything away?
- What should I do when I can't stop comparing myself to other people?
- What should I do when I can't stop thinking about someone who hurt me?
- What's the difference between being dedicated to God and being obsessive about religion?
- What's the difference between being passionate about something and being obsessed with it?