The Tough Questions Archive

Answers to 100 of the hardest questions in Christian theology, in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic, across five traditions, plus a book-by-book archive of study questions.

• Law (Pentateuch)
• History
• Wisdom & Songs
• Prophets
• Gospels
• Acts
• Letters
• Apocalypse
• Apocrypha (RV 1885/1895)
• Cross-Cutting Topics
• Chronology & History
• Where did God come from?
• If God is good, why is there evil and suffering?
• How can God be three Persons and one God?
• Did God create sin?
• Why did God allow Satan to exist?
• Is God's sovereignty compatible with human free will?
• What does it mean that Jesus is fully God and fully man?
• Did Jesus have to die, or was there another way?
• Is faith alone enough for salvation?
• Can a saved person lose salvation?
• What happens to those who never heard the gospel?
• Is hell eternal conscious torment?
• Does purgatory exist?
• Should we pray to Mary and the saints?
• Was Mary sinless and ever-virgin?
• Is baptism necessary for salvation?
• Should infants be baptized?
• What actually happens in Holy Communion?
• Is the Bible alone sufficient, or do we need tradition?
• Which books belong in the Bible, and who decided?
• Are the gifts of tongues, prophecy and healing for today?
• Is speaking in tongues the evidence of the Holy Spirit?
• Can women be pastors, priests or preachers?
• Is divorce and remarriage ever permitted?
• What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
• Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday?
• Should Christians tithe ten percent?
• Is it wrong to use images or icons in worship?
• Do Christians still have to keep the Old Testament law?
• What is the unforgivable sin?
• Can Christians be demon-possessed?
• Does God still speak outside the Bible?
• Is predestination fair?
• How do we reconcile Genesis with modern science?
• Was Adam a real historical person?
• Is suicide an unforgivable sin?
• Is abortion always wrong?
• Can Christians serve in war or take a life?
• How should Christians relate to government?
• Is wealth a blessing or a danger?
• What is the church — building, denomination, or people?
• Is there salvation outside the church?
• What is the purpose of suffering for a believer?
• Does God heal today, and why are some not healed?
• What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
• Is the rapture biblical, and when does it occur?
• Who is the Antichrist?
• Will there be a literal new earth?
• Are other religions entirely false?
• How can we trust the Bible when manuscripts differ?