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Asking questions is a wonderful way to learn. We raise questions with the goal of finding answers and growing in our understanding.

What questions do you have?

Please don’t be afraid to voice your questions about the Bible! No question is too silly, too small, or too scandalous.

If you haven’t read the Bible, then finding answers to your questions might give you the courage to start reading it. If you are familiar with the Bible, then being honest about your questions may deepen your understanding and your trust in God’s Word! And if you are skeptical about the Bible, then your quest for answers is intellectually honest, and therefore noble.

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Common Questions
About the Bible

Have you ever opened a Bible? If this if your first time, check out these brief and straightforward answers to 10 common questions about the Bible.

Is the Bible
relevant to
my life?

Is the Bible
authoritative?

Is the Bible
clear?

Is the Bible
enough?

QUESTION 1

Is the Bible
God’s word?

The Bible itself claims to be the Word of God, meaning that what we find written there, though written by men, was authored by God, and is ultimately his revelation to us.

Question 2

How Did We Get the Bible?

Not every generation had the privilege of having the entire Word of God—all 66 books of the Bible—bound in one book. What a gift we have in our hands! Learn about how the Bible came to be.

The Biblical Canon

The Bible is a collection of 66 books, written by many people over hundreds of years, yet it tells one unified story. Learn how the Bible developed over time.

The English Bible

The Bible was originally written in Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic. Learn about how we got our English Bibles.

Question 3

Does the Bible
have errors?

You may wonder whether you can trust the Bible. The Bible claims to be both infallible and inerrant, meaning true and without error.

Question 4

Is the Bible Reliable?

If the Bible is really God’s Word, then we would expect it to be truthful and accurate in all that it says. So does the Bible accurately document past events and accurately describe the world we live in? Do we find it to be historically and scientifically reliable?

The Bible and History

Does the story of the Bible and the events within it agree with other records of history?

The Bible and Science

Does what we find in our world and under the microscope confirm or contradict what the Bible says about our world?

The Bible and Archaeology

Does what we find in the dirt confirm or contradict the events we read about in the Bible?

Question 5

Why read the Bible?

One of the most important questions about the Bible we can ask has to do with our motivation. Why do we read the Bible? We hope these articles answer this question and inspire you to start reading the Bible.

Why Read
the Bible?

4 Questions
Before You
Dismiss the Bible

Here’s Why You
Need the Bible

Why Should I
Read the Bible
with My Kids?

Question 6

How do I read the Bible?

How do I start reading the Bible?

Discover resources to motivate and encourage you to read God’s Word.

What's the storyline of the Bible?

From beginning to end the Bible tells one story about Jesus—who he is and what he has done.

What's the message at the heart of the Bible?

The Bible calls the life-changing message at the heart of the Bible, “the gospel,” which means good news.

How do I understand the books of the Bible?

Discover engaging content from gifted authors and Bible teachers to help you study the Bible book by book.

How do I interpret the Bible?

Like any book, the Bible requires thoughtful reading and careful study. Discover resources to help you interpret the Bible.

Where do I find a reading plan?

Discover a handful of plans to help you start the habit of reading God’s Word.

How do I read the Bible with my family?

Discover resources to help your family engage with God’s Word together.

Have more questions?

We would love to hear from you and will do our best to answer your questions about the Bible!