Dillon Burroughs

Dillon Burroughs is a prolific writer, trafficking abolitionist, and long-time contributor to GotQuestions.org. He has degrees in theology and communication and lives with his wife and three kids in Tennessee.

	Do we become angels after we die? \| Jun 20, 2016 It's a popular image — a human, died and gone to heaven, sitting on a cloud with a harp and angel wings. But is it true? Do we become angels when we die? Read more...
	Should Christians Use a Digital Bible Instead of Print Bible? \| Oct 25, 2013 Is it okay to use an electronic Bible? What should we consider before switching from paper to an e-reader? Read more...
	Handwriting the Bible \| Oct 25, 2013 We read the Bible, study the Bible, memorize its passages. But have you ever tried writing the Bible? Read more...
	Immigration: What does the Bible say? How should the church respond? \| Aug 21, 2013 What does the Bible say about immigration? How should Christians in the church respond to immigration issues? Read more...
	Should Christians Study Other Religions? \| May 21, 2013 Is it dangerous or beneficial for a Christian to study other religions? How studying the basics of other faiths can strengthen our own beliefs. Read more...
	Do All Religions Basically Worship the Same God? \| May 14, 2013 Our increasingly pluralistic society often suggests that all religions basically worship the same God. Is this true? Read more...
	Who are Gog, Magog, Tarshish, and the other nations of Ezekiel 38? \| May 14, 2013 Gog, Magog, Meshek, Tubal, Tarshish: What are the nations of Ezekiel 38 and where do they fit in the End Times? Read more...
	Why Study Apologetics? \| May 7, 2013 Why should we study apologetics? Isn't enough to know what we believe without worrying about the evidence that supports our belief? Read more...
	Was Jesus Homeless? \| May 2, 2013 Was Jesus homeless? If our Savior had no home, how should that affect our view of home? Read more...
	What Does the Bible Say about "Soul Sleep"? \| Apr 24, 2013 Soul sleep is a view which teaches that the believer in Jesus who dies will have his or her soul 'rest' until Christ's future coming. Is this biblical? Read more...
	What Does Islam Teach about the Death of Jesus? \| Mar 19, 2013 Christianity is built on the foundational belief that Jesus died and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). The Qur'an frequently mentions Jesus, calling Him a messenger of Allah or one of the prophets (Sura 5:75). What does Islam teach about the death of Jesus? Read more...
	Do Muslims Believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ? \| Mar 14, 2013 Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. New Testament accounts state that Jesus was born of a virgin named Mary. Did you know that the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, also speaks about the birth of Jesus (Isa)? Read more...
	Are people really without excuse? \| Mar 6, 2013 Romans 1:20 teaches, "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." What does it mean that people are without excuse? Read more...
	Does the Local Church Still Matter? \| Feb 18, 2013 A growing number of Western Christians have dropped out of local church life, claiming their disdain for organized religion has caused them to love Jesus but also want to leave the church. In a day and age when believers can download the world's top sermons and songs at will, does the local church still matter? Read more...
	Should Christians Be Vegetarians? \| Feb 14, 2013 As the trend of vegetarian dieting and lifestyle grows, some Christians have wondered whether Christians should be vegetarians or not. What does the Bible say? Do we have freedom to eat whatever we want or are there restrictions for the believer? Read more...
	Are the Teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses “Christian”? \| Feb 4, 2013 According to the Watchtower’s website, "Jehovah’s Witnesses are Christians, but they are not Protestants for the same reason that they are not Catholics—they recognize certain teachings of those religions as unscriptural." Is this claim made based on a biblical definition of a Christian or something else? Read more...
	Why Should We Study Apologetics? \| Jan 30, 2013 Apologetics is the area of Christian theology that deals with providing evidence or reasons for why we believe. But why should we study it? How can apologetics be useful in day-to-day life? Read more...
	What Does the Bible Say about Reincarnation? \| Jan 23, 2013 Reincarnation has become an increasingly popular spiritual idea in contemporary society. With far more than a billion adherents of eastern religions that embrace spiritual systems that teach reincarnation and numerous Western spiritual practices that include the belief, many Christians are asking, "What does the Bible teach about this issue?" Read more...
	Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? \| Jan 16, 2013 It is a common statement in today’s pluralistic society to hear someone say, “We all worship the same God.” But is this true? A brief look at the God of the Bible and Allah in the Qur’an offers two conflicting views of God that indicates that these two deities cannot represent the same being. Read more...
	What Should Christians Believe about Gun Laws? \| Jan 8, 2013 Recent shootings across the nation have led to a renewed intensity regarding American views of gun laws and controls. What does the Bible teach about this important issue? How should a Christian respond to their "right to bear arms" being closely managed or taken away? Read more...
	What can we learn from the life of Hannah? \| Dec 18, 2012 First Samuel 1–2 shares the account of Hannah, an extraordinary woman who endured many difficulties in life. Hannah’s situation would have been overwhelmingly sad, but she overcame her sorrows by praying to the Lord. Read more...
	What can we learn from the life of Deborah? \| Dec 7, 2012 Deborah is mentioned as the only female leader in the book of Judges, a woman who followed the Lord and was greatly used by Him to provide direction and encouragement to Israel. What kind of woman was she and what does the story of her life teach us today? Read more...
	The Solas of the Reformation (And Why They Matter Today) \| Oct 2012 During the Protestant Reformation, leaders developed a list of five “solas” to define the differences between their movement and what they perceived as the unbiblical excesses of the Roman Catholic Church. A quick look at this list of solas reveals that their influence has been great. Part 1: Sola Scriptura Part 2: Sola Fide Part 3: Sola Gratia Part 4: Solo Christo and Soli Deo Gloria
	Will I See My Pet in Heaven? \| Sep 24, 2012 Heaven is supposed to be a perfect existence that brings the greatest joy to God's people. But does the Bible teach where a pet will spend eternity? Read more...
	Do People in Heaven Pray for Those on Earth? \| Sep 18, 2012 What does the Bible say about people in Heaven and their prayer life? Can they pray for their loved ones on Earth? Read more...
	Is a Cashless Society Preparing the Way for the Antichrist? \| Sep 10, 2012 Should we be worried about the increased popularity of electronic banking, mobile payments, and credit cards? Are we somehow condoning the coming work of the Antichrist, who will oppose the Christian faith in the last days? Read more...
	Will Animals Be in Heaven? \| Sep 5, 2012 Will animals exist in Heaven? Will we recognize them or will there be new creatures too? Does the Bible give us a glimpse of the possibilities that lie ahead? Read more...
	Afterlife Superpowers: Will People Be Able to Fly in Heaven? \| Aug 27, 2012 After Jesus resurrected from the dead, He expressed unique supernatural abilities. These included the ability to disappear (Luke 24:31), to appear inside a locked room (John 20:19), and even the ability to fly into the sky when He ascended to Heaven (Acts 1:9). Will our new bodies in Heaven have the same abilities, including the power to fly? Read more...
	Should Christians Boycott Companies that Support Homosexual Policies? \| Mar 18, 2012 Is there any reason for Christians to boycott companies simply because they support unbiblical policies? How can we avoid immorality in this world while still living in it? Read more...
	Do Mormons Believe in the Trinity? \| Mar 6, 2012 Mormons do not believe in the trinity. Why? And what is it about the trinity that makes believing it so essential to Christianity? If Jesus is not God, doesn't that make Him a created being? And if He's a created being, what happens to our salvation? Read more...
	Are the Books of the New Testament Accurate? \| Feb 21, 2012 While we do not have the original copies of the books of the New Testament today, we do have ample evidence that today's New Testament is a faithful copy of what was originally written. Read more...
	Is The Old Testament Bible Accurate? \| Feb 7, 2012 Is the Old Testament part of the Bible accurate? We do have ample evidence that today's Old Testament is a faithful copy of what was established during the earliest times. Read more...
	Is the Bible Corrupted? \| Jan 31, 2012 Is the Bible corrupted, or changed? How can we be certain that we have the same words written down by the original authors? How can we be sure that we are reading what they wrote? Read more...
	What is the Amillennial View of the End Times? \| Jan 7, 2012 Does an amillennialist worldview have basis in Scripture? What is amillennialism, anyway? Does the Bible really say Christ will rule the earth for a thousand years? Read more...

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	Do we become angels after we die? \| Jun 20, 2016 It's a popular image — a human, died and gone to heaven, sitting on a cloud with a harp and angel wings. But is it true? Do we become angels when we die? Read more...
	Should Christians Use a Digital Bible Instead of Print Bible? \| Oct 25, 2013 Is it okay to use an electronic Bible? What should we consider before switching from paper to an e-reader? Read more...
	Handwriting the Bible \| Oct 25, 2013 We read the Bible, study the Bible, memorize its passages. But have you ever tried writing the Bible? Read more...
	Immigration: What does the Bible say? How should the church respond? \| Aug 21, 2013 What does the Bible say about immigration? How should Christians in the church respond to immigration issues? Read more...
	Should Christians Study Other Religions? \| May 21, 2013 Is it dangerous or beneficial for a Christian to study other religions? How studying the basics of other faiths can strengthen our own beliefs. Read more...
	Do All Religions Basically Worship the Same God? \| May 14, 2013 Our increasingly pluralistic society often suggests that all religions basically worship the same God. Is this true? Read more...
	Who are Gog, Magog, Tarshish, and the other nations of Ezekiel 38? \| May 14, 2013 Gog, Magog, Meshek, Tubal, Tarshish: What are the nations of Ezekiel 38 and where do they fit in the End Times? Read more...
	Why Study Apologetics? \| May 7, 2013 Why should we study apologetics? Isn't enough to know what we believe without worrying about the evidence that supports our belief? Read more...
	Was Jesus Homeless? \| May 2, 2013 Was Jesus homeless? If our Savior had no home, how should that affect our view of home? Read more...
	What Does the Bible Say about "Soul Sleep"? \| Apr 24, 2013 Soul sleep is a view which teaches that the believer in Jesus who dies will have his or her soul 'rest' until Christ's future coming. Is this biblical? Read more...
	What Does Islam Teach about the Death of Jesus? \| Mar 19, 2013 Christianity is built on the foundational belief that Jesus died and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). The Qur'an frequently mentions Jesus, calling Him a messenger of Allah or one of the prophets (Sura 5:75). What does Islam teach about the death of Jesus? Read more...
	Do Muslims Believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ? \| Mar 14, 2013 Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. New Testament accounts state that Jesus was born of a virgin named Mary. Did you know that the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, also speaks about the birth of Jesus (Isa)? Read more...
	Are people really without excuse? \| Mar 6, 2013 Romans 1:20 teaches, "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." What does it mean that people are without excuse? Read more...
	Does the Local Church Still Matter? \| Feb 18, 2013 A growing number of Western Christians have dropped out of local church life, claiming their disdain for organized religion has caused them to love Jesus but also want to leave the church. In a day and age when believers can download the world's top sermons and songs at will, does the local church still matter? Read more...
	Should Christians Be Vegetarians? \| Feb 14, 2013 As the trend of vegetarian dieting and lifestyle grows, some Christians have wondered whether Christians should be vegetarians or not. What does the Bible say? Do we have freedom to eat whatever we want or are there restrictions for the believer? Read more...
	Are the Teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses “Christian”? \| Feb 4, 2013 According to the Watchtower’s website, "Jehovah’s Witnesses are Christians, but they are not Protestants for the same reason that they are not Catholics—they recognize certain teachings of those religions as unscriptural." Is this claim made based on a biblical definition of a Christian or something else? Read more...
	Why Should We Study Apologetics? \| Jan 30, 2013 Apologetics is the area of Christian theology that deals with providing evidence or reasons for why we believe. But why should we study it? How can apologetics be useful in day-to-day life? Read more...
	What Does the Bible Say about Reincarnation? \| Jan 23, 2013 Reincarnation has become an increasingly popular spiritual idea in contemporary society. With far more than a billion adherents of eastern religions that embrace spiritual systems that teach reincarnation and numerous Western spiritual practices that include the belief, many Christians are asking, "What does the Bible teach about this issue?" Read more...
	Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? \| Jan 16, 2013 It is a common statement in today’s pluralistic society to hear someone say, “We all worship the same God.” But is this true? A brief look at the God of the Bible and Allah in the Qur’an offers two conflicting views of God that indicates that these two deities cannot represent the same being. Read more...
	What Should Christians Believe about Gun Laws? \| Jan 8, 2013 Recent shootings across the nation have led to a renewed intensity regarding American views of gun laws and controls. What does the Bible teach about this important issue? How should a Christian respond to their "right to bear arms" being closely managed or taken away? Read more...
	What can we learn from the life of Hannah? \| Dec 18, 2012 First Samuel 1–2 shares the account of Hannah, an extraordinary woman who endured many difficulties in life. Hannah’s situation would have been overwhelmingly sad, but she overcame her sorrows by praying to the Lord. Read more...
	What can we learn from the life of Deborah? \| Dec 7, 2012 Deborah is mentioned as the only female leader in the book of Judges, a woman who followed the Lord and was greatly used by Him to provide direction and encouragement to Israel. What kind of woman was she and what does the story of her life teach us today? Read more...
	The Solas of the Reformation (And Why They Matter Today) \| Oct 2012 During the Protestant Reformation, leaders developed a list of five “solas” to define the differences between their movement and what they perceived as the unbiblical excesses of the Roman Catholic Church. A quick look at this list of solas reveals that their influence has been great. Part 1: Sola Scriptura Part 2: Sola Fide Part 3: Sola Gratia Part 4: Solo Christo and Soli Deo Gloria
	Will I See My Pet in Heaven? \| Sep 24, 2012 Heaven is supposed to be a perfect existence that brings the greatest joy to God's people. But does the Bible teach where a pet will spend eternity? Read more...
	Do People in Heaven Pray for Those on Earth? \| Sep 18, 2012 What does the Bible say about people in Heaven and their prayer life? Can they pray for their loved ones on Earth? Read more...
	Is a Cashless Society Preparing the Way for the Antichrist? \| Sep 10, 2012 Should we be worried about the increased popularity of electronic banking, mobile payments, and credit cards? Are we somehow condoning the coming work of the Antichrist, who will oppose the Christian faith in the last days? Read more...
	Will Animals Be in Heaven? \| Sep 5, 2012 Will animals exist in Heaven? Will we recognize them or will there be new creatures too? Does the Bible give us a glimpse of the possibilities that lie ahead? Read more...
	Afterlife Superpowers: Will People Be Able to Fly in Heaven? \| Aug 27, 2012 After Jesus resurrected from the dead, He expressed unique supernatural abilities. These included the ability to disappear (Luke 24:31), to appear inside a locked room (John 20:19), and even the ability to fly into the sky when He ascended to Heaven (Acts 1:9). Will our new bodies in Heaven have the same abilities, including the power to fly? Read more...
	Should Christians Boycott Companies that Support Homosexual Policies? \| Mar 18, 2012 Is there any reason for Christians to boycott companies simply because they support unbiblical policies? How can we avoid immorality in this world while still living in it? Read more...
	Do Mormons Believe in the Trinity? \| Mar 6, 2012 Mormons do not believe in the trinity. Why? And what is it about the trinity that makes believing it so essential to Christianity? If Jesus is not God, doesn't that make Him a created being? And if He's a created being, what happens to our salvation? Read more...
	Are the Books of the New Testament Accurate? \| Feb 21, 2012 While we do not have the original copies of the books of the New Testament today, we do have ample evidence that today's New Testament is a faithful copy of what was originally written. Read more...
	Is The Old Testament Bible Accurate? \| Feb 7, 2012 Is the Old Testament part of the Bible accurate? We do have ample evidence that today's Old Testament is a faithful copy of what was established during the earliest times. Read more...
	Is the Bible Corrupted? \| Jan 31, 2012 Is the Bible corrupted, or changed? How can we be certain that we have the same words written down by the original authors? How can we be sure that we are reading what they wrote? Read more...
	What is the Amillennial View of the End Times? \| Jan 7, 2012 Does an amillennialist worldview have basis in Scripture? What is amillennialism, anyway? Does the Bible really say Christ will rule the earth for a thousand years? Read more...

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