S. Michael Houdmann – författare

For centuries, the life of Jesus Christ has divided human history into two eras: the before and the after. Who He is, what He said, what He did, and what was done to Himthese are, without a doubt, among the most dissected, discussed and debated subjects ever.Jesus fielded many questions. Some were from sincere seekers of truth; others were from devious manipulators of truth: Which is the great commandment in the Law? What must I do to inherit eternal life? Why do your disciples break the tradition? Who gave you this authority?Often, Jesus answered a question with a question. Jesus skill went beyond rhetoric to challenge ideas, inflame faith, and spur action. Jesus asked the rich young ruler, Why do you call me good? When questioned about taxes, Jesus held up a coin and asked, Whose likeness and inscription is this? Before revealing His divine identity to the disciples, He asked them, Who do you say I am? The answer to that question makes all the difference.This book is full of questions about Jesus. The answers are based on what Jesus said about Himself and what the Holy Spirit inspired the biblical writers to record.

Every person in the world has felt the influence of the Holy Spirit at one time or another. For some, its the conviction of sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). For others, its the comfort, guidance, and strength He gives. To some, the Spirit is as mysterious and unknowable as a night wind passing through the treetops. To others, He is as close and inviting as a friend across the table.But even those who know the Holy Spirit personally have questions about Him. As Oswald Chambers said, The Spirit is the first power we practically experience, but the last power we come to understand. Thats the reason for this book.What gifts does the Spirit give? How can I be filled with the Spirit? Will the Spirit ever leave me? Weve received all these questions and more since GotQuestions.org was founded in 2002. To find the answers, we opened the Bible, the one book inspired by the Holy Spirit Himself. In searching the Scriptures, we learn of the Spirits nature, His work, and His will.May the Holy Spirit use the questions and answers in this volume to increase your awareness of His presence, encourage your heart, and empower your faith.

Salvation is the rich and rewarding theme of Scripture. From beginning to end, we see a God who seeks the lost in order to forgive their sins and restore their fellowship. According to 1 Peter 1:10, Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care. We should want to know more about it too. There is nothing more important than our response to Gods grace. Near the end of his life, hymn writer John Newton said, My memory is nearly gone; but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior. It is, in fact, vital to have a biblical understanding of salvation. Questions such as Who can be saved?, What is the gospel?, and Why did Jesus have to die? are of primary importance. Fortunately, the Bible answers these questions and many more. This book takes one hundred questions about salvation and addresses them with Gods Own Word. The Lord, the Author of salvation, came to seek and to save what was lost (Luke 19:10), and He is the focal point of these answers.

God welcomes questions. The Bible is full of inquisitive characters with good questions. From Abrahams inquiryWill not the Judge of all the earth do right?to Marys wide-eyed, How will this be? God patiently answers the questions of sincere, searching hearts.

Questions are part of the learning process, and a repeated Old Testament command is to seek the Lord. Those who inquire of Him are invariably rewarded with His wisdom. Jesus gracious promise says, Ask and it will be given to you (Matthew 7:7).

As we open the Bible, we begin a quest to know the God who has revealed Himself in its pages. What is God like? Does God love me? Why does He allow bad things to happen? The answers to these and many other questions are there in the Bible, waiting for us to find them.

Got Questions Ministries has fielded many questions about God since 2002. One hundred of those questions are compiled in this book, along with biblical answers. All of these real-life questions come from people who want to know the truth about God, His nature, and His work in the world. We hope you will use this volume as an aid to knowing God a little better and loving Him more.

There has never been another book like the Bible. And there never will be. Only the Word of God is living and enduring (1 Peter 1:23) and is more precious than much pure gold (Psalm 19:10). Only the Bible is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16).

Being divinely inspired, the Holy Bible deserves our full attention, reverent study, and diligent application. God has spoken, and His words have been written down, preserved, and translated for our eternal benefit.

The Bible answers lifes most important questions, but it also raises questions from many quarters. From the skeptic: Why should I take stories of miracles literally? From pastors: What is the difference between exegesis and eisegesis? From the neophyte: Where is a good place to start reading the Bible? From the merely curious: What is a shekel?

Got Questions Ministries has been answering questions about the Bible since 2002. In this book are one hundred of those questions and their Bible-based answers. May you find this volume helpful in understanding the Book, and may you do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who correctly handles the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).