Beth Hyduke

Beth likes using her Bible to help others troubleshoot common questions and doubts that tend to crop up in us all, pre- and post-salvation. Her goal is to encourage all Christians to re-engage their Bibles by reminding them that this is the medium through which God speaks to us, and to direct questioning unbelievers to the Head Answerer, Jesus Christ. Most of her articles are adapted from answers to real questions that were submitted to GotQuestions ministries where she volunteers as a writer. Outside of GotQuestions and Blogos, she is a jack-of-some-trades: a medical professional, an amateur artist, a galeophobic surfer, a wannabe dog whisperer, and a very poor autobiographer.

	Witnessing to New Agers \| Jul 19, 2017 How can a Christian witness to New Agers? No cohesive belief system, no objective truth...Strangely enough, like the gospel, it begins with Jesus. Read more...
	Honoring and Obeying \| Jul 3, 2017 The Bible tells us to both honor and obey our parents. These commands shift depending on age and living situation. Learning to honor and obey throughout the stages of life. Read more...
	Empathic vs. Psychic \| Jun 26, 2017 The thought that we could read someone else's mind is tantalizing. But there are myriad reasons God didn't give us that ability. He does, however, ask us to be empathic. Read more...
	Magic in Entertainment \| May 1, 2017 Should a Christian watch or read stories with magic? Is all magic the same? Is there a difference between occultic and metaphorical magic? Read more...
	Being Perfect \| Apr 17, 2017 Perfection isn't an ideal to strive for, but an essential qualification for entering into God's perfect presence. How can fallen us ever hope to qualify? Read more...
	The Serious Truth about Casual Sex \| Mar 27, 2017 Some think casual sex means nothing. Others think it automatically means the couple is married in the eyes of God. The truth is completely different and very serious. Read more...
	Unforgiving but Forgiven \| Jan 31, 2017 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant says that if we do not forgive others, God will not forgive us. Does this mean if we don't forgive, we're not saved? Read more...
	Suffering.Enduring.Overcoming \| Dec 12, 2016 Every person on earth has had to suffer in some way. Many hope to just endure their hardships. But Jesus promises we can overcome. Read more...
	Injustice and Revenge \| Nov 14, 2016 The catchword for this generation seems to be "justice." Individuals and groups alike are calling for their injustices to be addressed. Christians, however, are called to rest in God's justice. Read more...
	Self-Confidence \| Nov 1, 2016 What does the Bible say about self-confidence? When does self-confidence turn into pride? Should we be confident in our abilities? Read more...
	Who tempts us? \| Oct 10, 2016 Who tempts us? Is it Satan? Other demons? God? Or our own sin nature? How to determine what is tempting us, and if the temptation is an attack or an opportunity. Read more...
	Saving the Lost \| Sep 5, 2016 Few things hurt more than when a family member or loved one rejects the Jesus you follow. How should we respond? What if we had a part in their rejection? Read more...
	Getting God's Best \| Aug 23, 2016 Do you want God's best? Do you want the ultimate blessings God can bestow on your life? Do you know what "God's best" really is? Or what to do with it once you have it? Read more...
	Child Support \| Aug 9, 2016 How should a Christian respond when a court-order for child support isn't being followed? Does the mandate against going to court stand in opposition to providing for children? Read more...
	On Grudges, Retaliation, and Justice Postponed \| Jul 11, 2015 God is a god of justice. So why aren't our abusers punished immediately? Finding the grace and neccessity in postponed justice. Read more...
	God's Grace and Human Suffering \| Mar 14, 2015 No normal person likes to suffer. But it's often the tool God uses to show us His grace and make us more like His Son. Read more...
	Why did God bless Ishmael? \| May 11, 2016 The descendents of Abraham's first son, Ishmael, harassed Israel for years and even now threaten the world with their radical Islam. If God knew this would happpen, why did He bless Ishmael in the first place? Read more...
	God, Miracles, and the Laws of Nature \| Apr 12, 2016 How do miracles mesh with the laws of nature? Does God break His own law? Perform science so advanced it looks like magic? Or is He sovereign over all? Read more...
	Crucified with Christ \| Apr 4, 2016 What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? How can we be dead to sin when we still sin? Read more...
	Manmade Traditions \| Mar 14, 2015 The problem with the Pharisees is they elevated manmade traditions — some good — to the level of God's law. Customs and traditions aren't all bad, but we shouldn't be slaves to them. Read more...
	Rejecting Medical Care \| Mar 14, 2015 There are times when a medical treatment's side effects put a great burden on the patient and her quality of life. Can a Christian refuse medical care for serious illnesses and leave the results to God instead of medicine? Read more...
	Witnessing to the Agnostic \| Feb 3, 2016 How do you share the love of Christ to someone who doubts God's existence? How can an agnostic person see their need for God? Thoughts on witnessing to agnostics. Read more...
	There and Back Again \| Jan 11, 2016 Several books have come out over recent years about people claiming they've gone to heaven (or hell) and returned. Interesting stories, but is the concept biblical? Read more...
	Doing Good Works \| Dec 29, 2015 Matthew 5 says we should let others know of our good works. Matthew 6 says we should hide our acts of righteousness. Which is it? Read more...
	Earning God's Favor \| Nov 30, 2015 We are completely unable to please God or earn His favor with our own actions. So why obey? Why attempt to do good if we can't? Read more...
	The Christian and Self-Defense \| Nov 16, 2015 Can a Christian use self-defense? Is it biblical to prepare to defend oneself physically? Or should we have faith that God will protect us in any circumstance? Read more...
	Love and Idolatry \| Oct 22, 2015 We are to love God first and thank Him for His gifts. When does love of the gift turn into idolatry? Read more...
	Deny Yourself \| Oct 15, 2015 Jesus tells us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. What does that mean? Why do we need to give up ourselves to follow Jesus? Read more...
	Hobbies and Idolatry \| Oct 6, 2015 Running, sewing, surfing, woodworking...when does a hobby, even a good one, become an idol? Read more...
	How does prayer work? \| Aug 17, 2015 How does prayer work? Is it okay to send up a quick "SOS" prayer, or do we have to be formal all the time? Read more...
	Breathing the Narnian Air: Learning to Feel Jesus \| Aug 3, 2015 How can we learn to feel what we should about Jesus? Does Jesus merely want our actions and thoughts, or our feelings, too? Read more...
	Hypersensitivity: How Offensive! \| Jun 29, 2015 Hypersensitive people are said to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Is this a good thing? How can we stop being so offended? Read more...
	Do all Christians have a "salvation moment"? \| Jun 22, 2015 Do you have to have a specific conversion moment to be a Christian? Or can salvation be a longer, gentler experience, only realized in retrospect? Read more...
	Do we need to attend the same church as our parents? \| May 20, 2015 Must adult children attend the same church if their parents instruct them to? How do we balance honoring our parents with our freedom in Christ? Read more...
	How can art glorify God and serve the church? \| Mar 18, 2015 Does art have to be overtly spiritual to glorify God and edify the church? Or can a good job done well be just as effective? Read more...
	What's in your wallet? Of Works and Faith \| Mar 9, 2015 Using works to buy salvation is about as useful as using foreign currency to buy lumber. It's pretty, but it's not going to work. Read more...
	If we sin, do we lose our salvation? \| Feb 24, 2015 Do Christians sin? Can we sin our way out of Jesus' gift of salvation? Read more...
	What does it mean to be consecrated? \| Feb 16, 2015 How are believers consecrated? What does it mean to be consecrated in modern-day life? Read more...
	Love is how we speak truth, not how we avoid it. \| Aug 7, 2014 Is it possible to lovingly rebuke someone? Or does love mean we avoid confronting someone about their sin? Love is how we talk about sin — and it's the reason we must. Read more...
	Reincarnation and Christianity \| Jun 24, 2014 Many Christians are falling into the false belief that the Bible is compatible with eastern reincarnation. In fact, reincarnation is completely contrary to the Bible. Read more...

	Witnessing to New Agers \| Jul 19, 2017 How can a Christian witness to New Agers? No cohesive belief system, no objective truth...Strangely enough, like the gospel, it begins with Jesus. Read more...
	Honoring and Obeying \| Jul 3, 2017 The Bible tells us to both honor and obey our parents. These commands shift depending on age and living situation. Learning to honor and obey throughout the stages of life. Read more...
	Empathic vs. Psychic \| Jun 26, 2017 The thought that we could read someone else's mind is tantalizing. But there are myriad reasons God didn't give us that ability. He does, however, ask us to be empathic. Read more...
	Magic in Entertainment \| May 1, 2017 Should a Christian watch or read stories with magic? Is all magic the same? Is there a difference between occultic and metaphorical magic? Read more...
	Being Perfect \| Apr 17, 2017 Perfection isn't an ideal to strive for, but an essential qualification for entering into God's perfect presence. How can fallen us ever hope to qualify? Read more...
	The Serious Truth about Casual Sex \| Mar 27, 2017 Some think casual sex means nothing. Others think it automatically means the couple is married in the eyes of God. The truth is completely different and very serious. Read more...
	Unforgiving but Forgiven \| Jan 31, 2017 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant says that if we do not forgive others, God will not forgive us. Does this mean if we don't forgive, we're not saved? Read more...
	Suffering.Enduring.Overcoming \| Dec 12, 2016 Every person on earth has had to suffer in some way. Many hope to just endure their hardships. But Jesus promises we can overcome. Read more...
	Injustice and Revenge \| Nov 14, 2016 The catchword for this generation seems to be "justice." Individuals and groups alike are calling for their injustices to be addressed. Christians, however, are called to rest in God's justice. Read more...
	Self-Confidence \| Nov 1, 2016 What does the Bible say about self-confidence? When does self-confidence turn into pride? Should we be confident in our abilities? Read more...
	Who tempts us? \| Oct 10, 2016 Who tempts us? Is it Satan? Other demons? God? Or our own sin nature? How to determine what is tempting us, and if the temptation is an attack or an opportunity. Read more...
	Saving the Lost \| Sep 5, 2016 Few things hurt more than when a family member or loved one rejects the Jesus you follow. How should we respond? What if we had a part in their rejection? Read more...
	Getting God's Best \| Aug 23, 2016 Do you want God's best? Do you want the ultimate blessings God can bestow on your life? Do you know what "God's best" really is? Or what to do with it once you have it? Read more...
	Child Support \| Aug 9, 2016 How should a Christian respond when a court-order for child support isn't being followed? Does the mandate against going to court stand in opposition to providing for children? Read more...
	On Grudges, Retaliation, and Justice Postponed \| Jul 11, 2015 God is a god of justice. So why aren't our abusers punished immediately? Finding the grace and neccessity in postponed justice. Read more...
	God's Grace and Human Suffering \| Mar 14, 2015 No normal person likes to suffer. But it's often the tool God uses to show us His grace and make us more like His Son. Read more...
	Why did God bless Ishmael? \| May 11, 2016 The descendents of Abraham's first son, Ishmael, harassed Israel for years and even now threaten the world with their radical Islam. If God knew this would happpen, why did He bless Ishmael in the first place? Read more...
	God, Miracles, and the Laws of Nature \| Apr 12, 2016 How do miracles mesh with the laws of nature? Does God break His own law? Perform science so advanced it looks like magic? Or is He sovereign over all? Read more...
	Crucified with Christ \| Apr 4, 2016 What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? How can we be dead to sin when we still sin? Read more...
	Manmade Traditions \| Mar 14, 2015 The problem with the Pharisees is they elevated manmade traditions — some good — to the level of God's law. Customs and traditions aren't all bad, but we shouldn't be slaves to them. Read more...
	Rejecting Medical Care \| Mar 14, 2015 There are times when a medical treatment's side effects put a great burden on the patient and her quality of life. Can a Christian refuse medical care for serious illnesses and leave the results to God instead of medicine? Read more...
	Witnessing to the Agnostic \| Feb 3, 2016 How do you share the love of Christ to someone who doubts God's existence? How can an agnostic person see their need for God? Thoughts on witnessing to agnostics. Read more...
	There and Back Again \| Jan 11, 2016 Several books have come out over recent years about people claiming they've gone to heaven (or hell) and returned. Interesting stories, but is the concept biblical? Read more...
	Doing Good Works \| Dec 29, 2015 Matthew 5 says we should let others know of our good works. Matthew 6 says we should hide our acts of righteousness. Which is it? Read more...
	Earning God's Favor \| Nov 30, 2015 We are completely unable to please God or earn His favor with our own actions. So why obey? Why attempt to do good if we can't? Read more...
	The Christian and Self-Defense \| Nov 16, 2015 Can a Christian use self-defense? Is it biblical to prepare to defend oneself physically? Or should we have faith that God will protect us in any circumstance? Read more...
	Love and Idolatry \| Oct 22, 2015 We are to love God first and thank Him for His gifts. When does love of the gift turn into idolatry? Read more...
	Deny Yourself \| Oct 15, 2015 Jesus tells us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. What does that mean? Why do we need to give up ourselves to follow Jesus? Read more...
	Hobbies and Idolatry \| Oct 6, 2015 Running, sewing, surfing, woodworking...when does a hobby, even a good one, become an idol? Read more...
	How does prayer work? \| Aug 17, 2015 How does prayer work? Is it okay to send up a quick "SOS" prayer, or do we have to be formal all the time? Read more...
	Breathing the Narnian Air: Learning to Feel Jesus \| Aug 3, 2015 How can we learn to feel what we should about Jesus? Does Jesus merely want our actions and thoughts, or our feelings, too? Read more...
	Hypersensitivity: How Offensive! \| Jun 29, 2015 Hypersensitive people are said to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Is this a good thing? How can we stop being so offended? Read more...
	Do all Christians have a "salvation moment"? \| Jun 22, 2015 Do you have to have a specific conversion moment to be a Christian? Or can salvation be a longer, gentler experience, only realized in retrospect? Read more...
	Do we need to attend the same church as our parents? \| May 20, 2015 Must adult children attend the same church if their parents instruct them to? How do we balance honoring our parents with our freedom in Christ? Read more...
	How can art glorify God and serve the church? \| Mar 18, 2015 Does art have to be overtly spiritual to glorify God and edify the church? Or can a good job done well be just as effective? Read more...
	What's in your wallet? Of Works and Faith \| Mar 9, 2015 Using works to buy salvation is about as useful as using foreign currency to buy lumber. It's pretty, but it's not going to work. Read more...
	If we sin, do we lose our salvation? \| Feb 24, 2015 Do Christians sin? Can we sin our way out of Jesus' gift of salvation? Read more...
	What does it mean to be consecrated? \| Feb 16, 2015 How are believers consecrated? What does it mean to be consecrated in modern-day life? Read more...
	Love is how we speak truth, not how we avoid it. \| Aug 7, 2014 Is it possible to lovingly rebuke someone? Or does love mean we avoid confronting someone about their sin? Love is how we talk about sin — and it's the reason we must. Read more...
	Reincarnation and Christianity \| Jun 24, 2014 Many Christians are falling into the false belief that the Bible is compatible with eastern reincarnation. In fact, reincarnation is completely contrary to the Bible. Read more...

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