Scripture-rooted answers from Kimberly Faith and the GoFaithStrong team
At GoFaithStrong, our mission is to glorify God by proclaiming the truth of His Word, leading the lost to salvation by grace through Jesus Christ, and nurturing believers in their walk with God. Every answer in this document is firmly rooted in the inerrant, inspired Word of God.
Salvation is the most important question anyone can ask. According to the Bible, we are all sinners separated from a holy God — but God, in His extraordinary love, made a way. Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin, was buried, and rose bodily on the third day. When we recognize our need, turn from sin (repent), and place our full trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, God declares us righteous and gives us eternal life as a free gift. It is not earned by good works or religious effort — it is received by faith alone.
"For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God — not of works, lest any man should boast." — Ephesians 2:8-9
Being ‘born again’ is not a religious phrase or a metaphor for turning over a new leaf. It describes a real spiritual transaction. When we were first born physically, we entered this world spiritually dead — separated from God because of sin. When we receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit regenerates our spirit, making us spiritually alive. We receive new spiritual DNA — the very nature of Christ — and are permanently reconciled to God. This is the new birth Jesus described to Nicodemus: not a physical experience, but a profound spiritual one that changes everything.
"Jesus answered, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" — John 3:3
This is one of the most asked and most reassuring questions in Scripture. The clear teaching of the Bible is that once a person is genuinely born again, their salvation is eternally secure. Just as a child cannot become ‘unborn’ from their parents, a believer cannot be ‘unborn’ spiritually from God. Our eternal security is not based on our performance — it rests entirely on the finished work of Jesus Christ and the faithfulness of God. The Word of God is emphatic: nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ.
"And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand." — John 10:28
The Bible teaches that physical death is not the end of existence — it is a transition. For those who have trusted Christ, death means to be immediately in the presence of God, awaiting the resurrection of the body and eternity in heaven. For those who have rejected Christ, death leads to a conscious separation from God, ultimately culminating in what the Bible calls the lake of fire — eternal separation from God. Our eternal destination is determined not by how ‘good’ we were in this life, but by whether we received or rejected God’s gift of salvation in Christ.
"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." — Philippians 1:21
Yes, and Jesus spoke of both more than any other person in the Bible. Heaven is the eternal dwelling of God and all who have been redeemed through Christ — a place of perfect joy, peace, and the fullness of relationship with God. Hell (and ultimately the lake of fire) is the just consequence of rejecting the God who created us and the salvation He freely offered. God does not send people to hell out of cruelty; He has done everything possible to save everyone. But He honors human freedom, and those who choose to reject Him ultimately receive what they chose — eternity without Him.
"And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." — Matthew 25:46
Absolutely. GoFaithStrong holds firmly to the belief that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God — that God supernaturally guided the authors to write His very words. This is not a blind leap of faith; there is overwhelming internal and external evidence for the Bible’s divine origin: its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecy, remarkable unity across 40+ authors spanning 1,500 years, and its unique transforming power. The Bible is not merely a book of good advice — it is the living Word of the living God.
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." — 2 Timothy 3:16
The most important key to understanding God’s Word is the Holy Spirit — Jesus promised that the Spirit would guide believers into all truth. Beyond that, a few practical principles help: read with context in mind (who wrote it, to whom, and why); interpret unclear passages in light of clear ones; look for the plain, straightforward meaning before assuming symbolism; and study consistently. Starting with the Gospel of John is a wonderful entry point. Daily devotionals, like those we offer at GoFaithStrong, are also a great way to build a steady, nourishing Bible habit.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105
Apparent contradictions in the Bible almost always dissolve under careful study. What looks like a contradiction is typically a difference in perspective, a difference in purpose, a figure of speech, or a translation nuance. The Bible was written by over 40 authors across 15 centuries in three languages — and its remarkable consistency on core truths is itself evidence of divine authorship. We encourage you to dig into any apparent contradiction — the answers are there.
"The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever." — Psalm 119:160
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There is no single ‘perfect’ translation, and different versions serve different purposes. The New King James Version (NKJV) preserves the majesty of the original language while remaining readable. The NASB is excellent for word-for-word accuracy. The ESV balances readability with accuracy. The NLT is great for beginners. The most important thing is to read consistently in a translation you understand. At GoFaithStrong, we use several translations to illuminate the depth of God’s Word.
"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." — Romans 10:17
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The process of recognizing which books belong in the Bible is called canonization. The books were not chosen arbitrarily or by political vote — they were recognized over time by the church based on clear criteria: apostolic authorship or authority, consistency with established Scripture, widespread acceptance by the early church, and evidence of the Holy Spirit’s inspiration. God, who inspired the Bible, also providentially guided its preservation and recognition.
"For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." — 2 Peter 1:21
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Yes — this is the central claim of Christianity, and Jesus made it explicitly and repeatedly. He claimed the divine name ‘I AM’ (John 8:58), accepted worship (Matthew 14:33), forgave sins — something only God can do — and rose from the dead. The apostles, who knew Him personally and died for their testimony, declared Him to be the eternal Word of God made flesh. The incarnation — God becoming man in Jesus Christ — is the hinge on which all of history turns and the foundation of our faith.
"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." — John 1:1, 14
Yes — the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. This is not a legend or a symbol. The tomb was empty. Hundreds of eyewitnesses saw the risen Jesus over a period of 40 days. His disciples, who had scattered in fear at His arrest, were so transformed by the resurrection that they gave their lives rather than deny it. As Kimberly has written: ‘If Christ is not risen, we have no hope.’ But He IS risen — and because He lives, we will live also.
"But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." — 1 Corinthians 15:20
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Jesus Himself made this claim without apology: ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’ In a world that prizes religious tolerance, this is perhaps the most countercultural statement in the Bible — but it is not arrogant; it is merciful. God did not give us ten ways to be saved because one perfect way was enough. Jesus is not one option among many — He is the only One who conquered sin and death and opened the door to God. Every other path asks us to earn what only Jesus gives freely.
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'" — John 14:6
These three words — ‘It is finished’ (Greek: tetelestai) — were a triumphant declaration, not a mournful concession. In Jesus’ day, this word was written on paid-in-full receipts. When Jesus said it, He was declaring that the full debt of human sin had been paid. The sacrificial system of the Old Testament was fulfilled. The wrath of God against sin was satisfied. Nothing could be added to what He accomplished. That is why salvation is a gift — not a reward we earn. It is finished. Completely. Eternally.
"So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, 'It is finished!' And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit." — John 19:30
Yes. The Bible is clear that Jesus will return personally, visibly, and physically — just as He left. The angels at His ascension declared: ‘This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.’ His return will be literal, bodily, and unmistakable. He will judge the living and the dead, establish His kingdom, and bring history to its God-ordained conclusion. As believers, we do not merely hope for this — we expect it.
"Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him." — Revelation 1:7
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Sin is any motive, thought, word, or action that falls short of or opposes the perfect righteousness of God. It is more than just doing bad things — it is the deep human condition of being oriented away from God. The Bible teaches that all of us have sinned (Romans 3:23), and that the consequence of sin is spiritual death and separation from God. Understanding sin is not meant to condemn us — it is meant to show us our desperate need for the Savior, and the indescribable depth of what He did for us on the cross.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." — Romans 3:23
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In one sense yes, and in another sense no. All sin carries the same ultimate consequence: spiritual death and separation from God. There is no sin too small to need forgiveness. However, Scripture also indicates that some sins carry greater earthly consequences or greater moral culpability. A thoughtless word and cold-blooded murder are both sins, but they are not identical in weight. What matters most is that ALL sin requires the same solution: the grace of God through Jesus Christ.
"For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all." — James 2:10
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Yes — with one exception addressed in the next question. The forgiveness of God through Jesus Christ is wide enough to cover every sin ever committed by every person who has ever lived. No one is too far gone. No past is too dark. No failure is too catastrophic for the grace of God. The cross was not designed for the slightly imperfect — it was designed for the completely broken. Kimberly Faith’s own testimony is a powerful example: God pursued her through years of wandering and covered her completely in His grace.
"Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." — Isaiah 1:18
Jesus described the ‘blasphemy against the Holy Spirit’ as the one sin that will not be forgiven. This has caused tremendous fear in sincere believers — but the context makes the meaning clear. Jesus said this to the Pharisees who, despite seeing His miracles, attributed them to Satan. The unforgivable sin is not a specific set of words or a moment of doubt. It is the persistent, final, hardened rejection of the Holy Spirit’s witness about Jesus — dying without ever receiving the salvation God offers. If you are genuinely worried about this, that very concern is evidence you have not committed it.
"Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men." — Matthew 12:31
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Repentance is more than saying ‘I’m sorry.’ The word in Greek — metanoia — means a change of mind that leads to a change of direction. True repentance involves recognizing our sin for what it is, being genuinely grieved by it, turning away from it, and turning toward God. Importantly, Scripture teaches that repentance itself is a gift from God — the Holy Spirit produces it in us. We don’t manufacture it through willpower. We ask God to grant us repentance, and He does.
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out." — Acts 3:19
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This is one of the hardest questions in all of faith — and the Bible does not give a single, tidy answer, but it gives us something better: a God who enters suffering Himself. The Bible shows us that suffering can refine our character, deepen our faith, draw us closer to God, and produce compassion for others. It also reminds us that we live in a world broken by sin — a world God is in the process of redeeming. What we can know with certainty is that God is not absent in our suffering, He is not indifferent, and He is working all things — including our pain — for an eternal purpose.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." — Romans 8:28
The premise of this question reveals something important: the Bible teaches there are no entirely ‘good’ people in the absolute sense (Romans 3:12). We all fall short of God’s perfect standard. But the deeper truth is that we live in a fallen world where sin, sickness, injustice, and death entered through human choice. God does not always remove hard circumstances — but He is always at work in them. The cross is the ultimate answer: even the most horrific injustice in history became the source of the world’s greatest good.
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33
He is closer than your next breath. God’s Word is filled with the promise of His presence in our deepest pain. He is described as ‘close to the brokenhearted’ (Psalm 34:18). He collects our tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). He does not look away from our suffering — He enters it. Jesus Himself wept at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:35). If you feel alone in your pain, that feeling is real, but it is not truth. God is with you, He sees you, and He has not forgotten you.
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18
God’s Word takes our emotional struggles with great seriousness. The Psalms are filled with raw honesty about anguish, despair, and feeling forgotten by God. Elijah, Jeremiah, and Job all experienced profound depression. The Bible does not tell us to ‘just cheer up’ — it invites us to bring our whole selves to God, including our suffering. It also gives us powerful weapons against anxiety: prayer, the peace of God that surpasses understanding, and renewing our minds with truth. Professional help is also a gift from God, and seeking it is not a lack of faith.
"Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:6-7
Yes. God is sovereign and He does not change. While the nature and frequency of miracles may vary across different eras of redemptive history, Scripture never teaches that God stopped acting supernaturally. Miracles of healing, provision, answered prayer, and divine intervention are regularly reported by believers around the world. The greatest ongoing miracle is perhaps the transformation of a human heart through salvation. We should trust in a God who is alive, active, and intimately involved in the lives of His people.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." — Hebrews 13:8
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Because He promised He does — and God cannot lie. The Bible consistently affirms that God hears the prayers of His children. 1 John 5:14-15 tells us that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. The God who counts every hair on our head is not indifferent to our prayers. The challenge is not whether He hears — it is whether we trust His answer. God always responds to prayer: sometimes with yes, sometimes with not yet, and sometimes with something better than what we asked for.
"And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." — 1 John 5:14
Every believer in Scripture — including David, Job, Jeremiah, and even Jesus on the cross — experienced seasons of what felt like God’s silence. This does not mean He is absent. Often His ‘silence’ is an invitation to go deeper, to trust more fully, or to wait on His perfect timing. Sometimes we cannot hear Him because the noise of our own anxiety, busyness, or sin is too loud. His Word is always speaking, even when we do not sense His voice. The antidote to God’s apparent silence is not despair — it is to become more deeper rootedness in our relaionship with Him and with His Word.
"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10
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The Holy Spirit is not a force or a feeling — He is the third Person of the Trinity, fully God, coequal and coeternal with the Father and the Son. His work is indispensable in every aspect of our spiritual lives: He convicts the world of sin, draws people to Christ, regenerates the heart at salvation, indwells every believer permanently, teaches us Scripture, empowers us for holy living, produces spiritual fruit in us, intercedes for us in prayer, and guides us into truth. Living in relationship with the Holy Spirit is not optional for the Christian life — it is essential.
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things." — John 14:26
This is one of the most frequently asked questions Kimberly receives in her Bible studies. The good news: God wants you to know His will far more than you want to find it. His revealed will is clearly laid out in Scripture — love God, love others, live with integrity, make disciples. For specific decisions, He guides through His Word, the Holy Spirit’s internal prompting, wise counsel, open and closed doors, and the peace of God. Start with obedience in what He has already clearly revealed, and the rest will unfold in His timing.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." — Proverbs 3:5-6
Every believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit at salvation — but being ‘filled’ with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) is a different experience. To be filled is to be controlled and directed by the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to produce His fruit in our lives rather than living by our own flesh. It is not a one-time event but an ongoing, moment-by-moment surrender. We are filled as we confess sin, yield to God, saturate our minds with the Word of God, and walk in dependence on Him rather than our own strength. A Spirit-filled life is the normal Christian life God intends for every believer.
"And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit." — Ephesians 5:18
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