Hard Questions
Questions do not have to be the enemy of faith. Christianity makes claims about God, truth, suffering, morality, eternity, and the meaning of life that deserve to be examined carefully. Here you can explore difficult questions honestly and consider what Scripture and the Christian faith actually have to say.
Faith That Is Not Afraid of Questions
Some questions are intellectual. Others are deeply personal. Sometimes we wonder whether God exists. Sometimes we wonder where He is when life falls apart. Sometimes our questions concern science, morality, religion, hell, the church, or our own doubts. These resources are intended to help you explore those questions thoughtfully, biblically, and with Jesus at the center.
God, Evil & Suffering
If God is good and powerful, why is the world filled with pain, injustice, tragedy, and evil? These are among the oldest and most difficult questions of faith.
Evidence, Reason, Science & Miracles
Does Christian faith require turning off your mind? Explore questions about evidence, reason, science, miracles, and whether belief in God makes intellectual sense.
Faith vs. Reason: A Timeless Tug-of-War
Explore This Question →How Can You Believe in Miracles?
Explore This Question →How Can You Not Believe in God With All the Wonders of the World?
Explore This Question →How Can You Believe in Something That Can’t Be Scientifically Proven?
Explore This Question →Does God Really Exist?
Explore This Question →Science and Faith: Conflict or Compatibility?
Explore This Question →Truth, Morality, Meaning & Purpose
What makes something true? Where does morality come from? And if our lives have meaning, where does that meaning come from?
Christianity, Religion & the Church
Christianity exists in a world of many religions, denominations, political opinions, traditions, and imperfect Christians. These articles examine some of the questions that naturally follow.
Why Are Christians So Judgmental?
Explore This Question →Aren’t We Better Off Without Religion?
Explore This Question →What Makes Religion So Important to People?
Explore This Question →Is Christianity Exclusive — What About Other Religions?
Explore This Question →Why Are There So Many Denominations?
Explore This Question →Should Politics Be Part of the Christian Life?
Explore This Question →Judgment, Heaven & Hell
Few Christian teachings raise more serious questions than judgment and eternity. Explore what Christians mean when they speak about heaven, hell, justice, and God’s love.
Faith, Doubt & the Christian Life
Some of the hardest questions are not abstract theological problems. They concern how we actually live, struggle, doubt, make decisions, and follow God.
How Can I Live a Life That Pleases God?
Explore This Question →Does God Want Me to Stay in an Unhappy Relationship?
Explore This Question →What Does It Mean to Be One of God’s Children?
Explore This Question →What Does Consecrated Mean? How Can You Consecrate Your Life to God?
Explore This Question →Doubt Is Not the Enemy of Faith
Read the Article →Faith and Doubt: Can You Have Both?
Explore This Question →The Bible & Difficult Doctrine
Scripture itself can raise questions. These resources look at difficult biblical and theological subjects in plain language.
Keep Asking. Keep Seeking.
Christianity does not ask you to pretend your questions do not exist. Jesus repeatedly encountered people with doubts, fears, objections, and misunderstandings. The invitation was not simply to accept an argument. It was to come and see. Keep asking the questions — but keep following them toward Jesus.
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