Sample Q&A from July 2019

August 1st, 2019

This response is thorough, easy to understand, and personable. It answers the question clearly, explains Scripture in context, and even adds a related passage the questioner hadn't thought of. The response helps the questioner first understand the passages in question and then makes points of application. The tone is friendly. Question: Is there a relationship between gospel and feet? (according to Isa. 52.7, Nahum 1:15, Rom. 10:15 & Matt10:14? Profile: Male, Africa, Christian, 36–45 Answered by: William Stewart, who has been a . . .

Sample Q&A from June 2019

July 1st, 2019

SAMPLE Q&A FROM JUNE: ** This response is easy to understand and friendly in tone. It gives clear explanations and answers an additional question the response might raise for the questioner. It does a good job of helping teach the questioner some general information that could be helpful as he launches into his first in-depth read through of the Bible, yet remains focused on the question asked. ** Question: Hello, and thank you for your time. I have a question about Genesis 38:24. In the New International Version, it says that Tamar, . . .

Sample Q&As from May 2019

June 3rd, 2019

SAMPLE Q&A FROM MAY: ** This response is biblically sound, thorough yet concise, well written, and personable. The response is easy to understand, well organized, and clear. It gives helpful definitions and clarifications. The tone is friendly. **Question: Matthew 18:15–17 in what circumstances should you do this? Profile: Male, North America, 19–25Answered by: Vic Borden, who has been a volunteer with us since April, 2006. Answer: Thank you for writing to www.gotquestions.org. I trust I can be of help. Church discipline (the text you referenced) . . .

Question Answering Tips

April 2nd, 2019

Please capitalize the word "Bible" in your responses. If a question is unclear or you would like some more details from a questioner, please submit your request for clarification to the questioner as your response. We do our best to send questions that can be answered, at least in part, but certainly some questions need to be clarified or expounded upon before they can be answered, so feel free to correspond directly with the questioner. You are also welcome to ask clarifying questions of us if you think we might know to what a . . .

Sample Q&As from March 2019

April 2nd, 2019

**This response is concise and addresses the questioner's concerns clearly, in an easy-to-understand manner. It explains biblical truth, offers practical advice, and is friendly in tone. **Question: Hello! I'm a Christian in high school and I'll be applying for college soon. My question is, is there a way for Christians to list accomplishments and service on college applications in humility? It's seems so hard to balance Jesus's words about getting our reward on earth and writing our volunteering on applications. Many thanks Profile: . . .

Sample Q&A from February 2019

March 1st, 2019

**This response is concise yet thorough. It guides the questioner in how to appropriately understand context and provides him with a direct answer to the question posed, all with a friendly tone. **
Question:Are the multitude that John saw in Revelation 7:9 in heaven, or on earth?
Profile: Male, North America, 46—60
Answered by: Joe Ford, who has been a volunteer with us since February, 2013.
Answer: Thank you, sir, for your question. If we go back to chapter 4, we see that John is viewing his vision in Heaven as he was taken there . . .

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 . . .

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