Bible
“Adam didn’t die the day God said he would!” Eph. 4:18
“Adam was a mythical figure who never really lived.” 1 Cor. 15:45
“Christianity oppresses women by making them submit to their husbands!” Prov. 31:10
“Christians can’t use ‘circular reasoning’ by trying to prove the Bible by quoting from the Bible!” Acts 17:2
“Didn’t men write the Bible?” 2 Pet. 1:21
“God said He would blot out all remembrance of Amalek. The Bible itself disproves this statement by mentioning Amalek to this day.” Psa. 109:15
“How many angels were at the tomb—one or two?” Mark 16:6
“Isn’t it blasphemous to call the Bible ‘God’s Word’ when it makes Him look so bad?” 1 Tim. 6:1
“I’ve tried to read the Bible, but I can’t understand it.” 1 Cor. 2:14
“What if someone claims to have read the Bible and says it’s just a book of fairy tales?” Luke 24:44,45
“When the Bible says ‘an eye for an eye,’ it encourages us to take the law in our own hands by avenging wrongdoing.” Matt. 5:38
“The Bible calls the hare a cud-chewing animal. As any veterinarian could tell you, this statement is false.” Psa. 147:9
“The Bible has changed down through the ages.” Psa. 119:160
“The Bible teaches that the earth is flat.” Rev. 1:7
“The fact that there are so many versions proves that the Bible has mistakes. Which one is right?” Prov. 30:5
“There are contradictions in the resurrection accounts. Did Christ appear first to the women or to His disciples?” Matt. 28:9

Evolution
“Adam was a mythical figure who never really lived.” 1 Cor. 15:45
“Doesn’t the Big Bang theory disprove the Genesis account of creation?” Psa. 19:1
“Evolution disproves the Bible!” 1 Cor. 15:39
“How does the young-earth theory explain that we can see stars millions of light-years away? How would the light have reached us?” Psa. 136:7
“The number of fossils in some areas is enormous. How could earth have supported all those creatures at the same time?” 2 Pet. 3:3
“Where did Cain get his wife?” 1 John 3:12
“Where do all the races come from?” Acts 17:26

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Excuses
“God made me like this. Sin is His fault!” 1 Tim. 2:14
“I don’t believe that God is knowable.” John 17:3
“If I submit to God, I’ll just become a puppet!” Acts 13:47
“I’ll wait until I am old, then I’ll get right with God.” Luke 12:20
“I was once a born-again Christian. Now I believe it’s all rubbish!” 1 John 2:19
“There is no absolute truth. You can’t be sure of anything!” 1 Thes. 2:13
“When you’re dead, you’re dead.” Psa. 49:15

Faith
“If God gives me some ‘sign,’ then I will believe.” Matt. 12:39
“I find it difficult to have faith in God.” 1 John 5:10
“I made a commitment, but nothing happened.” John 14:21
“I will believe if God will appear to me.” John 1:18
“Seeing is believing. If I can’t see it, I don’t believe it exists.” John 20:25

Forgiveness
“Because Jesus died on the cross, we are all forgiven of every sin.” 2 Cor. 5:14,15
“God couldn’t forgive my sin.” Psa. 103:17
“I know I’m a sinner, but I confess my sins to God daily. I tell Him that I’m sorry and I won’t sin again.” Eph. 1:7
“What should I say to someone who acknowledges his sins, but says, ‘I just hope God is forgiving’?” Acts 26:28

God
“God is unfair in that Hitler and a dear old lady (who never accepted Jesus) will both go to hell.” Matt. 11:24
“God made me like this. Sin is His fault!” 1 Tim. 2:14
“God told Joshua to kill every man, woman, and child, and He killed masses of people in Revelation. If that’s your ‘God of love,’ I want nothing to do with Him!” Rev. 8:11
“I don’t believe that God is knowable.” John 17:3
“If God is a God of love, why hasn’t He dealt with evil?” 1 Pet. 3:12
“If God is perfect, why did He make an imperfect creation?” 1 Cor. 15:22
“Mother Nature sure blew it ...” Rom. 8:22
“My God would never create hell.” Matt. 18:9
“The Bible says ‘God repented.’ Doesn’t that show He is capable of sin?” Psa. 135:14
“The First Commandment says, ‘You shall have no other gods before Me.’ That proves He isn’t the only God!” Psa. 115:4
“What should I say to someone who acknowledges his sins, but says, ‘I just hope God is forgiving’?” Acts 26:28
“Who made God?” Psa. 90:2
“Why does God allow evil?” 2 Pet. 3:9
“Why does the Old Testament show a God of wrath and the New Testament a God of mercy?” Psa. 89:14
“Why is there suffering? That proves there is no ‘loving’ God.” Rom. 5:12

Guilt
“I don’t feel guilty.” 1 Tim. 4:2
“You are trying to make me feel guilty by quoting the Ten Commandments.” John 8:9

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Heaven & Hell
“Could you be wrong in your claims about Judgment Day and the existence of hell?” Psa. 76:8
“Does someone go to hell for committing suicide?” 1 Cor. 3:17
“God is unfair in that Hitler and a dear old lady (who never accepted Jesus) will both go to hell.” Matt. 11:24
“Hell is just a metaphor for the grave.” Rev. 1:18
“Hell isn’t a place. This life is hell.” Mark 9:47
“How can people be happy in heaven, knowing that their unsaved loved ones are suffering in hell?” Rev. 21:4
“I don’t mind going to hell. All my friends will be there.” Psa. 55:15
“I hope I’m going to heaven when I die.” 1 John 5:12,13
“Is ‘hell-fire’ preaching effective?” Acts 24:25
“My God would never create hell.” Matt. 18:9
“Will people who have never heard about Jesus go to hell?” Rom. 2:12
“You are using scare tactics by talking about hell and Judgment Day.” Heb. 10:31

Homosexuality
“God made me like this. Sin is His fault!” 1 Tim. 2:14
“God made me to be a homosexual, so He doesn’t want me to change.” Jude 7

Hypocrisy
“The church is full of hypocrites.” 2 Tim. 2:19
“Religion has caused more wars than anything else in history.” Luke 6:27

Jesus Christ
“Is it possible that Jesus simply fainted on the cross, and revived while He was in the tomb?” John 19:33
“It’s intolerant to say that Jesus is the only way to God!” John 14:6
“Jesus didn’t condemn the woman caught in the act of adultery, but condemned those who judged her. Therefore you shouldn’t judge others.” John 8:11
“Jesus taught hatred by saying that a Christian should ‘hate’ his father and mother.” Luke 14:26
“Jesus wasn’t sinless—He became angry when He cleared the temple.” Mark 11:15
“On the cross, Jesus cried, ‘My God, why have You forsaken Me?’ This proves He was a fake. God forsook Him.” Psa. 22:1
“Will people who have never heard about Jesus go to hell?” Rom. 2:12

Judging / Judgment
“Could you be wrong in your claims about Judgment Day and the existence of hell?” Psa. 76:8
“Jesus didn’t condemn the woman caught in the act of adultery, but condemned those who judged her. Therefore you shouldn’t judge others.” John 8:11
“Judge not lest you be judged. You therefore have no right to judge me when it comes to my sins!” Luke 6:37

Judiasm
“If the Jews are God’s ‘chosen people,’ why have they been so oppressed?” Luke 21:24
“Jews don’t need to be ‘saved’; they’re already God’s chosen people. Even the New Testament says ‘so all Israel shall be saved.’” Luke 3:7–9

Pride
“Man is the master of his own destiny!” Psa. 89:48

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Religion
“Religion has caused more wars than anything else in history.” Luke 6:27
“Why are there so many denominations?” Psa. 1:6
“Why are there so many different religions?” Rom. 10:3
“Why is Christianity better than other religions?” 1 Cor. 10:20

Relativism
“There is no absolute truth. You can’t be sure of anything!” 1 Thes. 2:13

Resurrection
“How many angels were at the tomb—one or two?” Mark 16:6
“There are contradictions in the resurrection accounts. Did Christ appear first to the women or to His disciples?” Matt. 28:9

Salvation
“How can you know that you are saved?” Gal. 4:6
“If I submit to God, I’ll just become a puppet!” Acts 13:47
“I have been born again many times.” John 3:3
“I’ll wait until I am old, then I’ll get right with God.” Luke 12:20
“I made a commitment, but nothing happened.” John 14:21
“Is water baptism essential to salvation?” Mark 1:4,5
“I was once a born-again Christian. Now I believe it’s all rubbish!” 1 John 2:19

Self-righteousness
“Do you think that Christians are better than non-Christians?” Rom. 3:9
“I believe I will go to heaven because I live by the Golden Rule.” Gal. 5:14
“I have broken the Ten Commandments, but I do good things for people.” Prov. 16:10
“I’m as good as any Christian!” Mark 10:18
“I’m doing fine. I don’t need God.” Heb. 11:25
“I need to get my life cleaned up first.” Matt. 19:16
“I used to be a liar and a thief, but that was years ago. Now I try to be a good person.” Prov. 20:9
“I’ve made my peace with the ‘Man upstairs.’” Col. 1:20
“What if someone says they’ve never lied, stolen, lusted, blasphemed—if they deny having any sin at all?” Luke 18:21

Sin
“Because Jesus died on the cross, we are all forgiven of every sin.” 2 Cor. 5:14,15
“Do you sin, as a Christian?” 1 Pet. 4:1
“God couldn’t forgive my sin.” Psa. 103:17
“God made me like this. Sin is His fault!” 1 Tim. 2:14
“I know I’m a sinner, but I confess my sins to God daily. I tell Him that I’m sorry and I won’t sin again.” Eph. 1:7
“Judge not lest you be judged. You therefore have no right to judge me when it comes to my sins!” Luke 6:37
“What if someone says they’ve never lied, stolen, lusted, blasphemed—if they deny having any sin at all?” Luke 18:21
“What should I say if someone asks, ‘Have you ever lusted?’” Matt. 5:28
“What should I say to someone who acknowledges his sins, but says, ‘I just hope God is forgiving’?” Acts 26:28
“You shouldn’t talk about sin because Jesus didn’t condemn anybody. He was always loving and kind.” Matt. 23:13

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Suffering
“If God is a God of love, why hasn’t He dealt with evil?” 1 Pet. 3:12
“If God is perfect, why did He make an imperfect creation?” 1 Cor. 15:22
“Why does God allow evil?” 2 Pet. 3:9
“Why is there suffering? That proves there is no ‘loving’ God.” Rom. 5:12

Ten Commandments
“What if someone says, ‘I’ve broken every one of the Ten Commandments’?” Psa. 32:5
“You are trying to make me feel guilty by quoting the Ten Commandments.” John 8:9

Truth
“There is no absolute truth. You can’t be sure of anything!” 1 Thes. 2:13

Women
“Christianity oppresses women by making them submit to their husbands!” Prov. 31:10

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Springboards for Preaching and Witnessing

Experiential Faith John 17:3
Revolting Natives John 15:13
Solid Ice Heb. 8:6
Sting Operation Luke 11:39
The Bible and All It Contains Psa. 119:162
The Key Prov. 14:12
The Love of God Eph. 2:4,5
The New Convert Heb. 11:29
The Olympic High Diver 2 Cor. 6:2
The Rush Luke 16:17
The Sinking Ship 1 Cor. 1:18
The Titanic Heb. 2:10
The Will to Live James 4:14
Water or Money? Matt. 16:26

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In-depth Comments

Abortion
An Interesting Quiz Psa. 139:16
What God’s Word Says About Abortion Psa. 127:3

Archaeology & History
Archaeology and History Attest to the Reliability of the Bible Matt. 4:4
The Dead Sea Scrolls 1 Pet. 1:25

Bible
The Bible Stands Alone Psa. 119:105
Contradictions in the Bible—Why Are They There? Mark 15:26
Points to Ponder About the Flood and Noah’s Ark Matt. 24:38,39

Buddhism
Buddhism page 628

Death
How to Preach at a Funeral for Someone You Suspect Died Unsaved John 11:14

Evolution
Evolution: True Science Fiction page 636
“Missing Link” Still Missing Acts 14:15
Questions for Evolutionists Prov. 3:19

Gospel
How to Confront Sinners Psa. 41:4
Personal Witnessing—How Jesus Did It John 4:7
The Firefighters 1 John 4:8
The Gospel: Why not preach that Jesus gives happiness, peace, and joy? 2 Cor. 2:17
The Great Commission page 548
The Key to Reaching the Lost Luke 11:52
The Parable of the Fishless Fishermen Mark 1:17

Hinduism
Hinduism page 546

Islam
How to Witness to Muslims Acts 17:22
Islam page 370

Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses: Witnessing Tips 1 Tim. 3:16
Speaking the Truth in Love to Jehovah’s Witnesses 1 Cor. 13:2

Jesus Christ
The Deity of Jesus John 10:36
The Hands of the Carpenter Luke 23:53
The Sermon on the Mount Matt. 5:1
The Significance of the First Miracle John 2:6–11
The Witness Mark 15:39

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Love
God’s Love: The Biblical Presentation Matt. 10:22

Mormonism (aka “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints”)
How to Witness to Mormons Mark 11:25
Mormonism page 600

Muslim
See... Islam

Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks

Pornography
Ten Ways to Break the Stronghold of Pornography Gal. 5:16

Prayer
The “Sinner’s Prayer”—To Pray or Not To Pray? John 1:13
Two Prayers page 540

Quotes
Great Leaders Speak About the Bible page 570
Last Words of Famous People 1 Cor. 15:55

Resurrection
The Resurrection page 656

Sabbath
Freedom from Sabbath-keeping Col. 2:16

Salvation
Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation? John 3:16
Is Suffering the Entrance to Heaven? Acts 4:12

Science
Scientific Facts in the Bible Heb. 11:3
Science Confirms the Bible page 611

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