Christian Spiritual Health

The Nature of a "Biblical Answer"

The human heart is an inexhaustible source of questions concerning meaning, morality, suffering, and the divine. In turning to the Bible for answers, the modern reader seeks not merely information, but transformation and wisdom. However, it is crucial to approach this sacred text with appropriate expectations. Scripture is not an encyclopedia of systematic theology or a simple list of answers to every conceivable question. Rather, it is a grand, unfolding narrative of God's redemptive work in history. Consequently, a "biblical answer" is rarely a single, isolated verse that resolves a complex issue. More often, Scripture provides guiding principles, theological trajectories, profound narratives, and divine promises that, when meditated upon, illuminate the path to wisdom. The verses provided in this compendium are therefore not intended as final, comprehensive solutions, but as scriptural starting points—anchors for deeper study, prayer, and reflection, guided by the Holy Spirit. They are doorways into the vast and rich world of the biblical text, inviting the reader to engage with God's Word in its fullness.

The Tools of Modern Exegesis

The production of this compendium was undertaken with scholarly rigor, leveraging the powerful digital tools that have made deep biblical study more accessible than ever before. Platforms once exclusive to academic libraries are now available to any earnest student of the Word, enabling a level of exegetical depth previously unattainable for many. This work has relied on a suite of these resources to ensure the integrity and relevance of each selected scripture.

Digital platforms such as Bible Hub, Blue Letter Bible, and Bible Gateway form the foundation of this research process.1 These online study suites provide an integrated environment for textual analysis. A key component of this analysis involved the use of exhaustive concordances, particularly those based on Strong's numbering system.4 This allowed for the tracing of key Hebrew and Greek words—such as hesed (steadfast love), shalom (peace, wholeness), and dikaiosune (righteousness)—across the entire canon. By examining how a specific term is used in various contexts, from the Pentateuch to the Pauline Epistles, a more holistic and nuanced understanding of core biblical concepts emerges.

Beyond lexical work, topical and cross-referencing tools were essential for the initial thematic structuring of the questions. Resources such as Nave's Topical Bible, Torrey's New Topical Textbook, and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, all available through these digital platforms, were invaluable for identifying the major biblical themes that recur throughout Scripture, such as grief, forgiveness, strength, and faith in hard times.7 This allowed for the initial grouping of disparate inquiries under their appropriate theological headings.

Finally, to guard against the error of proof-texting—isolating a verse from its literary context—each potential scripture was evaluated using a range of respected Bible commentaries. Consulting works like Matthew Henry's Commentary, the IVP New Testament Commentary Series, and the Reformation Study Bible notes ensured that the chosen verse accurately reflects the meaning of the surrounding passage and the author's original intent.9 This multi-layered approach of lexical, topical, and contextual analysis undergirds the scholarly foundation of this work.

The Challenge of Translation: From Word-for-Word to Thought-for-Thought

No serious engagement with Scripture can ignore the critical issue of translation. Since the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, every English version is an act of interpretation.10 Translators navigate a spectrum between two primary philosophies: formal equivalence and dynamic equivalence.11

Formal equivalence, often called "word-for-word" translation, seeks to adhere as closely as possible to the lexical and grammatical structures of the original languages. Translations like the New American Standard Bible (NASB) and the King James Version (KJV) are exemplars of this approach. Their strength lies in precision, making them invaluable for deep doctrinal study where specific word choices are paramount.11 The trade-off can sometimes be a less natural English rendering that may feel stilted or difficult to read.12

On the other end of the spectrum is dynamic equivalence, or "thought-for-thought" translation. Here, the goal is to convey the original writer's intended meaning and thought in clear, natural English, even if it requires departing from a literal rendering of the original words. The New International Version (NIV) and the New Living Translation (NLT) are prominent examples. Their strength is readability and immediate comprehension, making them excellent for devotional reading and for those new to the Bible.12 The risk is that some of the nuance and specific terminology of the original text may be smoothed over in the process of interpretation.

This distinction is not merely technical; it has direct bearing on selecting a verse to address a profound question. Does the question demand maximal lexical precision or maximal clarity of thought? To navigate this, the primary translation used for the verses in this compendium is the English Standard Version (ESV). The ESV is widely respected as an "essentially literal" translation that balances formal accuracy with literary clarity, making it an excellent choice for both study and reading.11 It seeks what some call "optimal equivalence." Where a question touches upon a fine point of doctrine or a key covenantal term, the NASB may be referenced for its rigorous fidelity to the source text. In moments where the poetic majesty of the language is central to the answer, the timeless cadence of the KJV may be employed. This intentional approach to translation ensures that each scriptural response is chosen not arbitrarily, but with careful consideration for how it best communicates the truth of God's Word to the modern reader.

A Guide to Major English Bible Translations

To further aid the reader in understanding these distinctions, the following table summarizes the characteristics of several major English translations, many of which are available on the digital platforms used for this report.14

Part I: The Nature of God and the Foundations of Faith

This first section addresses the bedrock of all theological inquiry: the character of God and the nature of the human response to Him. The questions gathered here move from the objective reality of God's attributes to the subjective experience of human faith. They explore the very essence of who God is—His sovereignty, His triune nature, His perfect holiness, and His unfailing love. At the same time, this section delves into the means by which humanity comes to know and trust this God, focusing on the definition of faith, the role of belief, and the authority and sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures.

A foundational challenge in theology is to hold God's various attributes in their proper, unified tension. Simple questions often isolate these attributes, asking, "Is God loving?" or "Is God just?" A more profound line of inquiry, however, recognizes that God is not a composite of parts but a simple, unified being. Therefore, the more penetrating question becomes, "How does God's perfect love coexist with His perfect justice?" or "How can God be both sovereign over all events and genuinely personal in His care?" The synthesis of questions in this section aims to foster this deeper reflection. By combining simpler inquiries, the list encourages the reader to grapple with the beautiful complexity of the divine character as it is revealed in the totality of Scripture. This requires moving beyond surface-level readings to a robust engagement with the text, often aided by lexical tools that unpack the rich meaning of original language terms for attributes like justice, mercy, and holiness.17 The answers to these questions are found not in philosophical abstractions, but in the biblical testimony to the God who acts in history, whose character is most fully revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Part II: The Crucible of Doubt and the Problem of Suffering

This section confronts the most formidable and painful obstacles to faith: the existence of evil, the reality of personal suffering, the seasons of divine silence, and the internal struggle with doubt. It acknowledges that the life of faith is not a journey of uninterrupted certainty and ease, but one that often involves wrestling, questioning, and lament. This is a truth modeled pervasively throughout Scripture itself, from the existential agony of Job, to the raw laments of the Psalms, the sorrow of Jeremiah, and the cry of dereliction from Jesus on the cross.

A common but pastorally unhelpful approach is to treat doubt as the antithesis of faith—a spiritual failure to be quickly suppressed. A careful reading of the Bible, however, reveals a different perspective. Doubt is not always a sign of decaying faith; it can be the very catalyst for a more robust, tested, and authentic trust in God. Great figures of faith like David, Thomas, and John the Baptist all experienced moments of profound questioning. Therefore, the questions synthesized in this section are not framed to "solve" doubt but to guide the doubter. An inquiry like "Is it wrong to doubt?" is reframed into a more constructive question: "How can I express my doubts to God in a way that leads to deeper faith?" The corresponding scriptural passages are chosen not to rebuke the questioner, but to provide a model for faithful lament or to offer divine assurance in the midst of uncertainty. This approach aims to create a resource that meets people in their honest struggles, using Scripture not as a weapon to crush doubt, but as a compassionate guide to navigate it faithfully, drawing upon the vast collection of verses related to comfort, grief, and anxiety found within the biblical text.8

Part III: The Quest for Purpose and Human Vocation

Having navigated the depths of doubt and suffering, this section turns toward the divine answer to existential angst: a life imbued with meaning and purpose through a relationship with the Creator. The questions here address matters of teleology—the ultimate purpose for which humanity was made. This exploration connects the grand cosmic narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and new creation to the particularity of an individual's daily life. It seeks to answer the fundamental human longing for significance.

The inquiries in this part explore the nature of a divine "calling," the inherent dignity of work, the responsible stewardship of God-given talents, and the definition of a successful life from a kingdom perspective. This requires a theological framework that sees all of life as sacred. Resources like the Theology of Work Bible Commentary demonstrate that Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, speaks to the value of human labor, creativity, and service in all its forms, not just in explicitly "religious" activities.9 The questions synthesize the universal ("What is the meaning of life?") with the personal ("How do I discover my specific calling?"). The scriptural responses are drawn from foundational passages that articulate humanity's chief end: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. This section asserts that true purpose is found not in self-actualization alone, but in aligning one's life, work, and ambitions with God's redemptive purposes for the world.

Part IV: The Moral Compass: Navigating Sin, Grace, and Sanctification

This section delves into the heart of the gospel: the human predicament of sin and the divine provision of grace. It addresses the core components of Christian soteriology (the doctrine of salvation) and ethics. The questions guide the reader through the logical and theological progression of redemption, beginning with the diagnosis of the human condition (sin), exploring the function of God's moral law, celebrating the radical freedom offered by grace, understanding the mechanics of forgiveness, and embracing the lifelong process of spiritual transformation (sanctification).

A critical distinction must be made regarding the purpose of God's law. A common misconception is to view the law, such as the Ten Commandments, as a ladder to be climbed to earn God's favor. The New Testament, however, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul, reframes the law's primary function. It is not a ladder to salvation but a mirror that reveals the depth of human sinfulness and our absolute need for a Savior. Therefore, a question like, "How can I perfectly keep the commandments?" is reframed into a more theologically precise inquiry: "What is the purpose of God's law, and how does it relate to God's grace?" The scriptural verses selected for this section clarify this relationship, preventing the list from becoming a mere catalog of rules and instead positioning Christian morality firmly within the context of God's unmerited favor. Understanding these concepts with precision requires careful attention to the original biblical languages. Lexical tools that provide access to the underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for "sin," "grace," "justification," and "righteousness" are essential for grasping the profound truths at the heart of the gospel message.17

Part V: The Human Condition: Community, Conflict, and the Church

This section explores the inherently relational nature of the Christian faith. It affirms that spiritual life is not meant to be lived in isolation but in the context of community. The questions address the practical realities of human relationships—love, marriage, family, and friendship—as well as the challenges of navigating conflict, disappointment, and reconciliation. Furthermore, this part examines the unique role and purpose of the Church as the collective body of Christ on earth.

The New Testament is replete with "one another" commands that form the ethical backbone of Christian community. The questions in this section distill these commands into practical inquiries about how to build healthy, godly relationships and how to respond redemptively when those relationships are broken. Beyond interpersonal dynamics, this section explores the biblical vision for the Church. Using broad searches across the book of Acts and the Epistles, passages are selected that define the Church's identity, mission, and structure.19 Questions address the purpose of corporate worship, the significance of the ordinances (baptism and the Lord's Supper), the responsibility of every member to serve, and the Church's collective call to fulfill the Great Commission. The aim is to provide a biblical foundation for understanding that individual faith finds its fullest expression in corporate life and shared mission.

Part VI: The Eschatological Hope: Mortality, Judgment, and the New Creation

This final section turns its gaze to the future, addressing the ultimate questions of eschatology—the doctrine of last things. It confronts the universal human realities of mortality and the desire for what lies beyond. The questions explore the biblical teachings on the nature of death, the reality of the afterlife, the certainty of a final judgment, and the Christian's ultimate and glorious hope in the resurrection of the body and the coming of the new heavens and new earth.

This section provides the ultimate answer to the problems of suffering and meaninglessness explored earlier in the compendium. It frames death not as the final word, but as a transition into the presence of God for the believer. It presents the future hope not as an ethereal, disembodied existence, but as a tangible, restored creation where God will dwell with His people. Answering questions about the end times requires a hermeneutic of humility, as many of the relevant texts in books like Daniel and Revelation are rich in symbolic and apocalyptic language. Therefore, the selection of verses relies on a careful cross-referencing of multiple scholarly commentaries to present a view that reflects a broad evangelical consensus, while avoiding overly speculative or controversial interpretations.9 The ability to compare how different translations handle these complex passages is also vital for responsible exegesis.13 The goal is to anchor the reader's hope not in speculation about timelines and charts, but in the firm and certain promise of Christ's return and the final consummation of His redemptive kingdom.

Answering the Enduring Questions: A Scriptural Compendium

I. The Nature of God and the Foundations of Faith

1. Who is God, and what is His fundamental nature?John 4:24 (ESV): "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
2. How can a single God exist as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?Matthew 28:19 (ESV): "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
3. What does it mean that God is sovereign?Isaiah 46:9-10 (ESV): "...for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.’"
4. If God is sovereign, does that negate human responsibility and free will?Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV): "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure."
5. What does it mean that God is holy?1 Peter 1:15-16 (ESV): "...but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.'"
6. How can God's perfect love coexist with His perfect justice?Romans 3:25-26 (ESV): "...whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."
7. Is God’s love for humanity unconditional?Romans 5:8 (ESV): "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
8. What is the primary way God has revealed Himself to humanity?Hebrews 1:1-2 (ESV): "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world."
9. What does it mean that God is omnipotent (all-powerful)?Jeremiah 32:27 (ESV): "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?"
10. What does it mean that God is omniscient (all-knowing)?Psalm 139:2-4 (ESV): "You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether."
11. What does it mean that God is omnipresent (everywhere at once)?Psalm 139:7-8 (ESV): "Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!"
12. Does God change His mind?Malachi 3:6 (ESV): "For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed."
13. How can I know God personally?John 17:3 (ESV): "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."
14. What is the Bible, and what is its purpose?2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV): "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
15. How can we be sure the Bible is reliable and trustworthy?2 Peter 1:20-21 (ESV): "...knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
16. Can the Bible contain errors?Psalm 119:160 (ESV): "The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever."
17. What is faith, and why is it so important?Hebrews 11:1 (ESV): "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
18. Is faith simply a blind leap, or is it based on evidence?1 Corinthians 15:3-6 (ESV): "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time..."
19. How does a person get faith?Romans 10:17 (ESV): "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."
20. What is the relationship between faith and good works?Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV): "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
21. How can I increase my faith?Luke 17:5 (ESV): "The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith!'"
22. What does it mean to trust God?Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV): "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
23. Who is Jesus Christ?Colossians 1:15 (ESV): "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation."
24. Was Jesus truly God, or just a good man?John 1:1, 14 (ESV): "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
25. Why did Jesus have to be both fully God and fully man?Hebrews 2:17 (ESV): "Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people."
26. Who is the Holy Spirit?John 14:26 (ESV): "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
27. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in a Christian's life?Galatians 5:22-23, 25 (ESV): "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control... If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit."
28. What does it mean to be "born again"?John 3:3 (ESV): "Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.'"
29. What is the ultimate foundation of a Christian's hope?1 Peter 1:3 (ESV): "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
30. Does God have a specific plan for my life?Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV): "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
31. How does God guide people today?Psalm 119:105 (ESV): "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
32. What is the ultimate purpose of all creation, including humanity?Romans 11:36 (ESV): "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen."

II. The Crucible of Doubt and the Problem of Suffering

33. If God is good and all-powerful, why does He allow evil and suffering to exist?Romans 8:28 (ESV): "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
34. What is the origin of sin and evil?Romans 5:12 (ESV): "Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—"
35. Where is God when I am hurting?Psalm 34:18 (ESV): "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
36. Is my suffering a punishment for some specific sin?John 9:2-3 (ESV): "And his disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.'"
37. What purpose can my suffering possibly serve?2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV): "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
38. How should I respond when I am suffering?James 1:2-4 (ESV): "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
39. What should I do when God feels distant or silent?Psalm 13:1-2 (ESV): "How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?"
40. Is it a sin to be angry with God?Job 10:1-2 (KJV): "My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me."
41. Is it wrong to have doubts about my faith?Mark 9:24 (ESV): "Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, 'I believe; help my unbelief!'"
42. How can I reconcile my faith with the findings of modern science?Psalm 19:1 (ESV): "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."
43. What if I find parts of the Bible difficult to believe or morally troubling?Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
44. How can I find peace when I am overwhelmed by anxiety and worry?Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV): "...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
45. What is the Christian response to tragedy and natural disasters?Luke 13:4-5 (ESV): "Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
46. Why do the wicked seem to prosper while the righteous suffer?Psalm 73:16-17 (ESV): "But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end."
47. How can I endure persecution or mistreatment for my faith?1 Peter 4:12-13 (ESV): "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed."
48. Does God truly understand my pain and temptation?Hebrews 4:15 (ESV): "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin."
49. What hope does the Bible offer in the face of grief and loss?1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV): "But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope."
50. How can I learn to be content in any circumstance, good or bad?Philippians 4:11-13 (ESV): "...for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
51. What is the ultimate solution to the problem of evil and suffering?Revelation 21:4 (ESV): "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
52. How can I handle the fear of the future and the unknown?Matthew 6:34 (ESV): "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
53. What is the role of lament in the Christian life?Psalm 42:5 (ESV): "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God."
54. How do I fight against despair?2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (ESV): "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed."
55. Can anything separate me from God's love?Romans 8:38-39 (ESV): "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
56. What should I do when I feel spiritually empty or dry?Psalm 63:1 (ESV): "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."
57. Why does God sometimes delay in answering prayer?2 Peter 3:9 (ESV): "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance."

III. The Quest for Purpose and Human Vocation

58. Why did God create me, and what is the ultimate meaning of life?1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV): "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
59. What is humanity's chief purpose?Matthew 22:37-39 (ESV): "And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'"
60. How do I discover my specific calling or vocation?Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV): "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
61. Does my daily work, even if it seems secular, matter to God?Genesis 2:15 (ESV): "The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it."
62. How should I use my unique talents, gifts, and abilities?1 Peter 4:10 (ESV): "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."
63. What does the Bible say about the stewardship of money and possessions?Matthew 6:21 (ESV): "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
64. How should a Christian view ambition and the pursuit of success?Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV): "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."
65. What is the biblical definition of a "successful" life?Micah 6:8 (ESV): "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
66. How can I find joy and fulfillment in my life?John 15:11 (ESV): "These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."
67. What is the value of rest and sabbath in a busy world?Mark 2:27 (ESV): "And he said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.'"
68. How do I make wise decisions?James 1:5 (ESV): "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
69. What should be my life's highest priority?Matthew 6:33 (ESV): "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
70. How can I live a life that has an eternal impact?Matthew 6:19-20 (ESV): "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
71. What is the purpose of the spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit?1 Corinthians 12:7 (ESV): "To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good."
72. How do I balance my responsibilities to family, work, church, and self?Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV): "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."
73. What does it mean to be a "living sacrifice"?Romans 12:1 (ESV): "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."
74. How can I glorify God in my physical body?1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV): "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."
75. What is the Christian's role in caring for creation?Psalm 24:1 (ESV): "The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein."
76. How should I use my time wisely?Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV): "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil."
77. What is the relationship between my purpose and God's grand story of redemption?Esther 4:14 (ESV): "For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
78. What is true greatness in God's kingdom?Mark 10:43-45 (ESV): "But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
79. How does finding my purpose in Christ affect my identity?2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV): "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
80. What should be the ultimate motivation for everything I do?Colossians 3:17 (ESV): "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
81. What is the Christian's responsibility toward the poor and marginalized?Proverbs 31:8-9 (ESV): "Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the cause of the poor and needy."
82. How do I live with a sense of urgency without being consumed by anxiety?1 Peter 1:13 (ESV): "Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."

IV. The Moral Compass: Navigating Sin, Grace, and Sanctification

83. What is sin, and why is it so serious?Romans 6:23 (ESV): "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
84. Are some sins worse than others in God's eyes?James 2:10 (ESV): "For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it."
85. What is the purpose of God's Law (e.g., the Ten Commandments)?Galatians 3:24 (ESV): "So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith."
86. How can I ever be made right with a holy God?Titus 3:5 (ESV): "...he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit."
87. What does it mean that salvation is by grace through faith?Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV): "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
88. What did Jesus accomplish on the cross?1 Peter 2:24 (ESV): "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed."
89. How can I be sure that God has truly forgiven me?1 John 1:9 (ESV): "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
90. If I am forgiven, why do I still struggle with sin?Romans 7:24-25 (ESV): "Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin."
91. What is temptation, and how can I resist it?1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV): "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
92. What does it mean to repent?Acts 3:19 (ESV): "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out."
93. If I am saved by grace, why does my obedience to God still matter?James 2:17 (ESV): "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
94. How do I change and become more like Christ (sanctification)?2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV): "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit."
95. What is the role of the Bible in my spiritual growth?Hebrews 4:12 (ESV): "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."
96. What is the role of prayer in my spiritual growth?1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV): "Pray without ceasing."
97. What is the role of Christian community (the Church) in my spiritual growth?Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV): "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
98. What does it mean to "die to self"?Galatians 2:20 (ESV): "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
99. Why must I forgive those who have wronged me?Matthew 6:14-15 (ESV): "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
100. How can I forgive someone who isn't sorry?
     > Colossians 3:13 (ESV): "Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."
101. What is the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow over sin?
     > 2 Corinthians 7:10 (ESV): "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death."
102. What does it mean to have a "clear conscience"?
     > 1 Timothy 1:19 (ESV): "...holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith."
103. How do I know if something is a sin if the Bible doesn't mention it specifically?
     > Romans 14:23 (ESV): "But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin."
104. What is the unpardonable sin?
     > Mark 3:28-29 (ESV): "Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin."
105. What does it mean to live in freedom from sin's power?
     > Romans 6:14 (ESV): "For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace."
106. What is the biblical view on alcohol?
     > Ephesians 5:18 (ESV): "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit."
107. How should Christians think about sexual ethics?
     > 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (ESV): "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God."
108. What is the Christian's relationship to government and secular laws?
     > Romans 13:1 (ESV): "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God."
109. How do I overcome habitual sin?
     > 1 John 2:1 (ESV): "My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."
110. Is it possible to reach a state of sinless perfection in this life?
     > Philippians 3:12 (ESV): "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own."
111. What is the role of confession in the Christian life?
     > James 5:16 (ESV): "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."
112. How does God's grace empower me to live a holy life?
     > Titus 2:11-12 (ESV): "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age."

V. The Human Condition: Community, Conflict, and the Church

113. What is the biblical definition of love?
     > 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV): "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
114. How do I build and maintain godly friendships?
     > Proverbs 17:17 (ESV): "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
115. What is the purpose of marriage?
     > Genesis 2:24 (ESV): "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
116. What are the respective roles of a husband and wife in a Christian marriage?
     > Ephesians 5:25, 33 (ESV): "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her... However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband."
117. How should parents raise their children?
     > Ephesians 6:4 (ESV): "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."
118. What is the responsibility of children toward their parents?
     > Ephesians 6:1-2 (ESV): "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' (this is the first commandment with a promise)."
119. How should a Christian handle conflict and disagreement?
     > Ephesians 4:31-32 (ESV): "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."
120. What is the biblical process for confronting another believer about their sin?
     > Matthew 18:15 (ESV): "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother."
121. What does it mean to "speak the truth in love"?
     > Ephesians 4:15 (ESV): "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ."
122. How should I respond to people who are difficult to love?
     > Luke 6:27-28 (ESV): "But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you."
123. What is the purpose of the Church?
     > Ephesians 4:11-13 (ESV): "And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God..."
124. Why is it important to belong to a local church?
     > Hebrews 10:25 (ESV): "...not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
125. What is my role and responsibility within my local church?
     > Romans 12:4-5 (ESV): "For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another."
126. What is the significance of baptism?
     > Romans 6:4 (ESV): "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life."
127. What is the significance of the Lord's Supper (Communion)?
     > 1 Corinthians 11:26 (ESV): "For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."
128. How should Christians relate to the world around them?
     > Matthew 5:14, 16 (ESV): "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden... In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
129. What is the Great Commission, and how do I participate in it?
     > Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV): "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
130. What is biblical hospitality?
     > Romans 12:13 (ESV): "Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality."
131. How can the Church maintain unity amidst diversity?
     > Ephesians 4:2-3 (ESV): "...with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
132. What is the role of church leadership (pastors, elders, deacons)?
     > 1 Peter 5:2-3 (ESV): "...shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock."
133. What is church discipline and why is it necessary?
     > 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 (ESV): "For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. 'Purge the evil person from among you.'"
134. How should Christians handle disagreements over non-essential doctrines?
     > Romans 14:1 (ESV): "As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions."
135. What does it mean to be a "peacemaker"?
     > Matthew 5:9 (ESV): "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
136. What is the Christian's obligation to seek justice in society?
     > Isaiah 1:17 (ESV): "...learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause."
137. How can I be a good neighbor?
     > Luke 10:36-37 (ESV): "'Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?' He said, 'The one who showed him mercy.' And Jesus said to him, 'You go, and do likewise.'"
138. What does the Bible say about gossip and slander?
     > Proverbs 16:28 (ESV): "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends."
139. How can I encourage and build up others?
     > 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV): "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
140. What is the importance of accountability within the Christian community?
     > Proverbs 27:17 (ESV): "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
141. What is the biblical model for giving to the church and to the poor?
     > 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV): "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
142. How do we care for widows, orphans, and the vulnerable in our community?
     > James 1:27 (ESV): "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
143. What does it mean to bear one another's burdens?
     > Galatians 6:2 (ESV): "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
144. How should Christians view singleness?
     > 1 Corinthians 7:8 (ESV): "To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am."

VI. The Eschatological Hope: Mortality, Judgment, and the New Creation

145. What happens to a person's soul immediately after they die?
     > 2 Corinthians 5:8 (ESV): "Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
146. How can a Christian face the reality of their own death without fear?
     > Psalm 23:4 (KJV): "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
147. What is the Christian hope of resurrection?
     > 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 (ESV): "But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive."
148. What will our resurrected bodies be like?
     > Philippians 3:20-21 (ESV): "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself."
149. What is the "blessed hope" that Christians await?
     > Titus 2:13 (ESV): "...waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."
150. What is the final judgment, and on what basis will people be judged?
     > Revelation 20:12 (ESV): "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done."
151. For believers in Christ, what is the nature of their judgment?
     > Romans 8:1 (ESV): "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
152. What does the Bible teach about the nature of heaven?
     > John 14:2-3 (ESV): "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."
153. What does the Bible teach about the reality of hell?
     > Matthew 25:46 (ESV): "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
154. What will happen at the second coming of Jesus Christ?
     > Acts 1:11 (ESV): "...and said, 'Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.'"
155. What are the "new heavens and the new earth"?
     > Revelation 21:1 (ESV): "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more."
156. What will life be like in the new creation?
     > Isaiah 65:17, 25 (ESV): "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth... The wolf and the lamb shall graze together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain," says the LORD."
157. Will we know each other in heaven?
     > 1 Corinthians 13:12 (ESV): "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known."
158. What is the "millennium" spoken of in Revelation?
     > Revelation 20:4 (ESV): "Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God... They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years."
159. What is the "rapture," and when will it occur?
     > 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (ESV): "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord."
160. Should we try to predict the date of Christ's return?
     > Matthew 24:36 (ESV): "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only."
161. How should the reality of Christ's return affect how I live today?
     > 2 Peter 3:11, 14 (ESV): "Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness... Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace."
162. What is the "marriage supper of the Lamb"?
     > Revelation 19:9 (ESV): "And the angel said to me, 'Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' And he said to me, 'These are the true words of God.'"
163. What is the ultimate destiny of Satan and the forces of evil?
     > Revelation 20:10 (ESV): "...and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."
164. Will there be rewards in heaven?
     > 1 Corinthians 3:13-14 (ESV): "...each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward."
165. What does it mean that God will be "all in all"?
     > 1 Corinthians 15:28 (ESV): "When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all."
166. How does the hope of heaven help us endure earthly suffering?
     > Romans 8:18 (ESV): "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us."
167. What is the significance of the "Book of Life"?
     > Philippians 4:3 (ESV): "...help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life."
168. Will animals be in the new creation?
     > Isaiah 11:6 (ESV): "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them."
169. What is the Great White Throne Judgment?
     > Revelation 20:11 (ESV): "Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them."
170. What is the ultimate victory that believers celebrate?
     > 1 Corinthians 15:57 (ESV): "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
171. What is the final state of the righteous?
     > Revelation 22:3-5 (ESV): "No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever."

Additional Synthesized Questions

172. How can I discern God's will from my own desires? (Proverbs 16:9)
173. What is the biblical definition of humility, and how do I cultivate it? (Philippians 2:3)
174. What is the Christian's relationship with time, past, present, and future? (Psalm 90:12)
175. How does the concept of covenant shape the entire biblical story? (Genesis 17:7)
176. What is the role of beauty and creativity in the Christian life? (Exodus 31:3)
177. How should a Christian engage with politics and civic life? (Jeremiah 29:7)
178. What is the meaning and purpose of fasting? (Matthew 6:17-18)
179. How do I handle wealth or poverty in a godly manner? (1 Timothy 6:17)
180. What is the biblical perspective on anger? (Ephesians 4:26)
181. How can I learn to control my tongue and speak life-giving words? (James 3:5-6)
182. What is the significance of remembering and retelling God's past faithfulness? (Psalm 77:11-12)
183. How does the gospel address issues of shame and guilt? (Romans 8:1)
184. What is the role of music and singing in worship? (Colossians 3:16)
185. How does one develop spiritual disciplines? (1 Timothy 4:7-8)
186. What is the Christian's responsibility to the global church and missions? (Acts 1:8)
187. How do I love my neighbor as myself in a practical way? (1 John 3:17-18)
188. What is the biblical understanding of justice and righteousness? (Amos 5:24)
189. How do I overcome fear and anxiety with faith? (Isaiah 41:10)
190. What is the role of the family in God's plan? (Psalm 127:3)
191. How do I balance grace and truth in my relationships? (John 1:14)
192. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? (Luke 9:23)
193. How can I find rest for my soul? (Matthew 11:28-30)
194. What is the Christian view of history? (Ephesians 1:10)
195. How do I deal with loneliness? (Psalm 68:6)
196. What is the purpose of spiritual authority and submission? (Hebrews 13:17)
197. How does the Bible address racial and ethnic division? (Galatians 3:28)
198. What is the meaning of the "fear of the LORD"? (Proverbs 9:10)
199. How can I live a life of constant prayer? (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
200. What is the ultimate summary of our human duty? (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

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