Bible Question Archive

Have a Bible question? We have a Bible answer! Drawn from the popular Bible Answers Live program, this resource provides trustworthy, Scripture-based answers organized by topic. Pastor Doug Batchelor guides you to clear, biblical solutions for your most pressing spiritual questions—showing you exactly where to find them in God’s Word.

Why did Lot give his daughters to the crowd?

Why did Lot give his daughters to the crowd?

Why did Lot give his daughters to the crowd? It was a middle eastern custom…

Why did the dogs not eat Jezebel’s hands, head and feet?

Why did the dogs not eat Jezebel’s hands, head and feet?

Why did the dogs not eat Jezebel's hands, head and feet? It was prophesied that…

Why didn’t God forgive Adam and Eve?

Why didn’t God forgive Adam and Eve?

Why didn't God forgive Adam and Eve? Why did God commit suicide? God is not…

Why do pastors scare people about hell?

Why do pastors scare people about hell?

Why do pastors scare people about hell? Pastors will try to motivate people and go…

Why do people try to discredit the writings of the Apostle Paul?

Why do people try to discredit the writings of the Apostle Paul?

There are lots of disputes about the writings of Paul. In second Peter chapter 3…

Why do some churches not have crosses?

Why do some churches not have crosses?

Why do some churches not have crosses? In the New Testament the word is typically…

Why does God allow evil in the world?

Why does God allow evil in the world?

Why did God allow evil in the world? God did not make a devil. But…

Why does God allow Satan to inflict evil on our world?

Why does God allow Satan to inflict evil on our world?

Why did God allow Satan to inflict evil on our world? If, as soon as…

Why does God judge His people?

Why does God judge His people?

Why does God judge His people? The Bible says all will stand before the seat…

Why does God let the devil do bad things?

Why does God let the devil do bad things?

Why does God let the devil do bad things? Parents have no guarantee that their…

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural form in Genesis chapter 1?

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural form in Genesis chapter 1?

If God is one, why does He refer to Himself in the plural form? What…

Why does Satan attack God’s followers?

Why does Satan attack God’s followers?

Why does Satan attack God's followers? The Bible tells us Elijah went to heaven in…

Why does the dragon in Revelation 12 have seven heads and 10 horns?

Why does the dragon in Revelation 12 have seven heads and 10 horns?

Why does the dragon in Revelation 12 have seven heads and 10 horns? The Bible…

Why doesn’t God stop evil and does it really matter if we go to church?

Why doesn’t God stop evil and does it really matter if we go to church?

Why doesn't God stop evil and does it really matter if we go to church?…

Why doesn’t the day for a year principle apply to every prophecy in the Bible?

Why doesn’t the day for a year principle apply to every prophecy in the Bible?

Why doesn't the day for a year principle apply to every prophecy in the Bible?…

Why doesn’t the new year start the day after Christmas?

Why doesn’t the new year start the day after Christmas?

Why doesn't the new year start the day after Christmas? Our calendar is a convoluted…