Bible Questions

Short, plain answers to questions people ask about the Bible, Jesus and the Christian life. Each guide starts with the answer, shows where it comes from in Scripture and ends with the follow-up questions people usually have.

Start here: the basics

• What Is the Gospel?
  The good news of Jesus, simply explained.
• What Is a Disciple?
  What following Jesus looks like day to day.
• What Is Baptism?
  What the Bible says and who should be baptized.
• What Is Communion?
  The Lord’s Supper: what it means and who takes it.
• How to Study the Bible
  A simple seven-step method for beginners.
• What Is Biblical Fasting?
  Why Christians fast and how to start wisely.
• Can the Bible Be Trusted?
  Honest answers about the Bible’s reliability.

People and stories

• Who Was John the Baptist’s Father?
  Zechariah’s story from Luke 1.
• Did Jesus Forgive Peter?
  Peter’s denial and restoration in John 21.
• Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?
  The three reasons the Bible gives.
• How Did the 12 Apostles Die?
  What the Bible and tradition say.
• The Widow’s Mite
  What the widow’s offering in Mark 12 means.
• The Good Samaritan
  What the parable means and who my neighbor is.

Verses explained

• What Does Philippians 4:13 Mean?
  A verse about contentment, written from prison.
• What Does “Faith Without Works Is Dead” Mean?
  James 2 and what living faith looks like.
• Bible Verses About Fear
  Fifteen verses for when you’re afraid.

The church year

• What Is Advent?
  Its meaning, the 2026 dates and the Advent wreath.
• Advent Devotional
  Twenty-five short readings for December.
• Advent Devotional 2026: A Family Guide
  The four Sundays of Advent at home.
• What Is Holy Week?
  Each day from Palm Sunday to Easter.
• What Is Pentecost?
  The day the Holy Spirit came in Acts 2.

Devotionals

• What Is a Devotional?
  What it means, an example and a seven-day starter plan.
• Family Devotionals
  Bible stories to read together.
• Kids Devotional
  Five short devotions for busy weeknights.
• A Thanksgiving Devotional for Families
  Ten minutes with Luke 17 and Psalm 100.
• A Devotional on Gratitude
  Giving thanks in every circumstance.

Church and community

• Embrace the Awkward
  Why faith grows in real community.
• Church Hurt and the Courage to Try Again
  Finding your way back after a church has hurt you.
• Bible Resources for Parents
  Bibles, books and songs sorted by age.

Keep going

New guides are added through the year. To go deeper, listen to recent Sunday messages, or plan a visit and bring your questions with you.