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Sample Q&A from January 2019

February 3rd, 2019
**This response does a good job of answering the questioner's query while also addressing the deeper issues exposed by the question. The response helps teach the questioner how to think through similar issues by providing him with a biblical framework. The response is logically organized, well written, and connects on a personal level. ** Question: Hi. Should Christians travel? Weird question... Lets say i have a lot of money and i decide to travel to many beautiful places, nature created by God (like Norway switzerland etc) and beautiful architecture . . .

Sample Q&As from December 2018

December 31st, 2018
**This response is thorough, easy to understand, and personable. The question is answered completely with appropriate background explanation to best help the questioner know God's truth, and the tone is genuinely kind. ** Question: What is considered a/the major theme of the New Testament? Profile: Male, North America, Over 60 Answered by: Darren Kendall, who has been a volunteer with us since June, 2015. Answer: When we look at the New Testament as a whole, there is an obvious person who stands out, the person of Jesus of Nazareth. We see . . .

Sample Q&A from November 2018

December 3rd, 2018
** This response is concise yet thorough, age-appropriate, and kind in tone. It gives solid advice and biblically sound teaching in an easily-digestible way. ** Question: Is it possible for a Christian to be wrong about something? I'm often scared to question if the teachings and actions of certain Christians are right because they're Christians, which brings me to my other question, which is: is it a sin to ever question the actions/teachings of historical/current Christians? Profile: Female, North America, Christian, Under 18 Answered . . .

Ten Year Anniversary Volunteer Profiles

November 1st, 2018
November brings Thanksgiving in the US. We like to take the November newsletter as an opportunity to say a special thank you to all of you for all the ways you serve with us in ministry. We are truly grateful for you! Rather than a sample Q&A, you'll notice in this newsletter a celebration of volunteer writers for whom 2018 marks ten years of service with Got Questions. We've asked them to share a bit about why they became involved with Got Questions, why they've remained with us, and their time serving. Enjoy! HAPPY TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Jonathan . . .

Sample Q&A from September 2018 (sample 2)

October 1st, 2018
**This response is a good example of giving sound, biblical advice and connecting personally with the questioner. The response is encouraging in tone and gives some practical next steps to follow. ** Question: I have recently been going off track a bit and I want to come back to God again and make myself right with him. How can I get back on track, what do I need to do? Thank you for helping me. Answered by: Kelly Russell, who has been a volunteer with us since June, 2015. Answer: Dear friend, Thank you for reaching out to us. I'm so . . .

Sample Q&A from September 2018 (sample 1)

October 1st, 2018
**This response is a good example of breaking down a multi-part question into logical bits and explaining things clearly. The tone is friendly and the truth and hope of the gospel are shared. ** Question: If God says the punishment for sin is death, why isn't the death of the person (IF they were to die for their sin) enough? If God says the punishment for sin is death, why not add, 'and also eternal separation from God?' This makes it seem as if God's own law of crime and punishment is contradictory or irrelevant. If I'm given a 10 year prison . . .

Sample Q&A from July 2018

August 2nd, 2018
**This response is thorough, well written, and personable. It addresses each aspect of the questioner's query and provides clear explanations. This is also a good example of requesting clarification from the questioner while still answering what we can. The response has a kind tone, hopefully helping the questioner to feel welcomed and be at ease to digest the content. ** Question: If Jesus is the friends of sinners, why the Christian fell unhappy when they committed sin? Is that the reason Jesus walk away from them? Profile: Male, 18–30, . . .

Testimonials from July 2018

August 2nd, 2018
From a site user: I discovered Got Questions online to answer personal questions and have usually been very satisfied and educated with the research provided. I'd like to express appreciation to everyone who has contributed to it. From a site user: Thanks for being so helpful..........this site is so great to have. I refer to it all the time. For all the study, research and prayer that goes into this site I thank you. The glory and praise belong to God!! What a privilege to join together in His work. Thank you for sharing in it! . . .

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