CAN ALL OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD AND BIBLE ANSWERED?

Thoughtful answers to the most frequently asked questions about God and the Bible are sometimes difficult to find.

The subject of God and his divine Word is so immense and deep that we have to confess there are far more questions than there are answers. In fact, the more we study and learn about God and the Bible, the more we realize how little we actually do know. Yet this doesn’t mean we are left without good reasons for what we believe.

There are many questions on the subjects of God and the Bible that have satisfying answers. But to some people they may not be satisfying—in fact, they may seem foolish to those who do not believe. Even the apostle Paul said the message of the cross is foolishness to those who don’t believe (1 Corinthians 1:18)! Many of the questions we are answering are spiritual questions that require spiritual answers. If you accept only “secular” answers, you may be disappointed.

So on many occasions we will be asking you to see the answer from God’s perspective, because that is when we receive true insight and wisdom. When we see life and its dilemmas from a godlike viewpoint we gain insight and direction. Our hope is that you will find such answers in this book. At the same time we are dealing with some very difficult questions—questions that have been contemplated for centuries. And some of these answers, while satisfying to a point, remain incomplete. Sometimes we must accept that there are issues and situations God knows but that remain partially or wholly a mystery to us humans. This does not mean Christianity is a matter of blind faith. But it is important to recognize our own human limitations.

So no—not all of your questions about God and the Bible can be answered in any other book or writings. But we will do our best to address every question honestly and provide answers that are as clear and practical as possible. However, the key in getting real answers to the tough questions of life is in the approach. In his wisdom, King Solomon understood this approach, and he shared it with us in the second chapter of Proverbs. Real answers come from gaining understanding and wisdom from God.

My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and understanding. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God.

For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of justice and protects those who are faithful to him.

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will know how to find the right course of action every time (Proverbs 2:1-9 NLT).