Have you ever read or watched a sequel before reading or watching the original? If the story continues into the second book or movie, it can be difficult to figure out what's going on in the plot. If you don’t know what happened in the first one, you'll find yourself pretty confused. In the same way, the Old Testament helps us to better understand

A Comical Satire by Cactus EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article is a sarcastic parody from one of our talented writers and should not be taken as serious spiritual advice. ☺ If you're interested in knowing if zombies are mentioned in the Bible, take a look at THIS ARTICLE on GotQuestions.org. Enjoy! —CatIt's the

Flip open to the book of Romans to answer this question. Find Romans 5:7-8, "For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrated His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."Okay. One more. Flip (or click) to the book of John, and look up

CW: pain, torture, descriptions of physical suffering, crucifixionVictims of crucifixion, left on their own to die, could sometimes live for days, hanging on the cross, dying a slow and painful death. In order to exhale, they would have to push up on their wounded feet and then they could relax down and take another breath in1. This tortuous proces

We get this question so often! Especially about things like Harry Potter, Twilight, and the like. Before we go on though, we have to put this out there: If your parents have said that you cannot read/watch a particular movie/book or any particular series or video game, you DO have to respect that rule no matter what anyone else says—even us! Ephesi

The internet offers easy ways to share information—but not everything on the internet reliable. Ground-breaking concept, we know. It’s just as easy to spread lies and rumors as it is to share truth. Modern tech only speeds up the process. Making it easier for people to talk to each other has not made people more honest or informed. That’s why it’s

The first thing we need to establish here is that Jesus was, is, and will always be God. Jesus is a part of the triune God, consisting of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 13:8 tells us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” Jesus was there when time, physics, and everything in the universe

Churches and Christians talk a lot about “accepting Christ.” This term doesn’t come from a specific passage in the Bible, but it theologically sums up the concept of accepting a gift from God, which IS in repeated throughout the Scripture. Using the phrase “accepting Christ” makes the gospel more accessible and easier to understand for people who a

There is no harder question in all of life and theology than this one. And the answer isn't any easier, but let's dive into it.First, we need to rethink our definitions of "good" and "bad". According to the Bible, there are no truly "good" people. Yes, that sounds harsh, but hold on. Before you click away, remember that "good" does not refer to the

The gospels are four books in the Bible that give an account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. These books are right at the beginning of the New Testament and called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of these gospels add their own unique perspective and details to the overall portrait of Jesus. Without these four gospels, we wouldn't have

When asking ourselves when we're "allowed" to start dating or when is an "acceptable" age to start dating, we need to remember that every person is a unique individual. So it's hard to give a blanket answer of what's "acceptable" when we're talking about everyone. Each person is different—with specific situations and varying levels of maturity. Som

It is important when talking about sickness to realize that illnesses were not in God's original design (Genesis 1:27-31). When Adam and Eve used their free will to make the choice to sin in the Garden of Eden, decay was allowed to enter the picture (Genesis 3:14-20). The growth, life, and death of things are reminders that nothing is perfect witho

(Note: Spiritual gifts should not be confused with the fruit of the Spirit, which is something else entirely.)Miracles are defined as (generally positive) events that defy all natural laws or explanations and are therefore attributed to be divine in origin. Spiritual gifts are kind of like spiritual talents, and the spiritual gift of miracles is on

Have you heard the phrase "faith without works is dead"? This is an often misunderstood and misinterpreted biblical truth. Many see a contradiction between this and another biblical truth about salvation: "by grace you have been saved...not a result of works." Here are the verses:"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your

Heroes. Villains. Overcomers. Strugglers. Whether from media or real life, humanity is deeply invested in the stories of others. Some love to see a hero rise from humble beginnings to power and strength. Some enjoy the downfall (or redemption) of a villain. The stories of historical figures help us to learn more about others' perspectives, about ou

"Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with [Jesus]. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left." —Luke 23:32-33All four gospel accounts of Jesus' crucifixion call the place "Golgotha" or the "place of the skull" (Matthew 27:3

The death of a loved one is the worst. Everyone dies eventually. Maybe you've experienced the death of a loved one already—a family member, friend, or even a beloved pet. Or maybe you have yet to have someone in your life perish, and the thought of this inevitability is frightening.People don't really talk about death much, do they? We're afraid to

If you've grown up in the church, you've heard it a hundred times: Christ died on the cross and rose again; without Christ's death and resurrection, there would be no salvation. But what does it all really mean? Jesus' death and resurrection are always spoken of together, but rarely is it broken down into what each part actually means. Why did Jesu

This is a hard question for a lot of us today. With all the sex-based ads and sex promotions telling us that that sex is the best way to show our significant others love, we miss out on what God created sex to be: a way of bonding a husband and wife in marital love (Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7). (Not to mention that it's also how we procreate, awkward

First, I want to start off by saying I am so sorry that you and your dignity have been so totally ignored by the people who bully you. I know it is hard, and there are no words that make the pain and hurt vanish. Please know that your worth is not dependent on how others see you. No amount of bullying can take away the truth of who you are. You are