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Study Guides

Download these study guides, and use them along with the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? Explore your beliefs, examine what the Bible teaches, and learn how to defend your faith.

CHAPTER 1

What Is the Truth About God? (Part 1)

How might you respond if someone said “God punishes bad people by making them suffer”?

CHAPTER 1

What Is the Truth About God? (Part 2)

Is it really possible to be a friend of God?

CHAPTER 2

The Bible​—A Book From God (Part 1)

Humans wrote the Bible, so how can it be ‘a book from God’?

CHAPTER 2

The Bible​—A Book From God (Part 2)

One of its features, perhaps more than any other, convinces people that the Bible must have come from God.

CHAPTER 3

What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? (Part 1)

Did he intend for things to be the way they are now?

CHAPTER 3

What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? (Part 2)

If he intends for the earth to be a paradise, why isn’t it that way now?

CHAPTER 3

What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? (Part 3)

Does God plan for humans to solve the world’s problems?

CHAPTER 4

Who Is Jesus Christ? (Part 1)

How might you reply to someone who says that Jesus was a good man, but nothing more?

CHAPTER 4

Who Is Jesus Christ? (Part 2)

How might you respond to someone who says that Jesus is equal to God?

CHAPTER 4

Who Is Jesus Christ? (Part 3)

How was he a perfect blend of strength and gentleness?

CHAPTER 5

The Ransom​—God’s Greatest Gift (Part 1)

Is it possible to earn salvation through works of faith?

CHAPTER 5

The Ransom​—God’s Greatest Gift (Part 2)

How can the death of one man thousands of years ago affect your life today?

CHAPTER 6

Where Are the Dead? (Part 1)

Are they living in another realm? Are they burning in hellfire?

CHAPTER 6

Where Are the Dead? (Part 2)

Is death just a natural part of the cycle of life?

CHAPTER 7

Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died (Part 1)

If you grieve, does that mean that you lack faith in the resurrection?

CHAPTER 7

Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died (Part 2)

How might you reply to someone who says that the idea of a resurrection sounds too good to be true?

CHAPTER 8

What Is God’s Kingdom? (Part 1)

Why would God have humans rule as kings in heaven when he has countless faithful angels to choose from?

CHAPTER 8

What Is God’s Kingdom? (Part 2)

What has it already accomplished? What will it do in the future?

CHAPTER 9

Are We Living in “the Last Days”? (Part 1)

Some find it hard to believe that we are living in the last days. What reasons do you have for being sure that we are nearing the end of this system of things?

CHAPTER 9

Are We Living in “the Last Days”? (Part 2)

The Bible actually says some good things about the last days.

CHAPTER 10

Spirit Creatures​—How They Affect Us (Part 1)

Are angels real? Are there bad angels? Use this study guide to get the answers.

CHAPTER 10

Spirit Creatures​—How They Affect Us (Part 2)

Is there anything wrong with trying to contact the spirit world?

CHAPTER 11

Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Part 1)

If God is all-powerful, aren’t all the bad things that happen his fault?

CHAPTER 11

Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Part 2)

The Scriptures give a clear and satisfying answer to this difficult question.

CHAPTER 12

Living in a Way That Pleases God (Part 1)

Can you be God’s friend? Explore what you believe and why, and examine what the Bible teaches.

CHAPTER 12

Living in a Way That Pleases God (Part 2)

Can we please God even though Satan tries to cause us problems?

CHAPTER 12

Living in a Way That Pleases God (Part 3)

It takes effort to harmonize your life with Bible principles. Is the effort worthwhile?

CHAPTER 13

A Godly View of Life (Part 1)

Life is a gift from God. How can we show respect for our own life and that of others?

CHAPTER 13

A Godly View of Life (Part 2)

This study guide will not only help you to explore your beliefs regarding blood transfusions and the use of blood, but also help you to explain your beliefs to others.

CHAPTER 14

How to Make Your Family Life Happy (Part 1)

What is the key to a happy marriage? Explore your beliefs, examine Bible teachings, and learn how to explain your beliefs to others using this study guide.

CHAPTER 14

How to Make Your Family Life Happy (Part 2)

How can parents and children benefit from the example set by Jesus? Explore your beliefs, as well as the Bible’s viewpoint.

CHAPTER 15

Worship That God Approves (Part 1)

Are all religions pleasing to God? If not, how can you identify the true religion? Examine what the Bible teaches and explore your beliefs.

CHAPTER 15

Worship That God Approves (Part 2)

Is it enough simply to believe in God in order to have his approval? Or does God require more of his worshippers?

CHAPTER 16

Take Your Stand for True Worship (Part 1)

Does God approve of birthday celebrations, religious holidays, and the use of images in worship? What Bible principles are involved?

CHAPTER 16

Take Your Stand for True Worship (Part 2)

How can you tactfully explain your convictions and show respect for others’ viewpoints?

CHAPTER 17

Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 1)

How can you be a friend of God? How can you know that he listens to your prayers?

CHAPTER 17

Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 2)

See what the Bible says about how and when to pray.

CHAPTER 17

Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 3)

The Bible teaches that God answers prayers in a variety of ways. How and when might he answer yours?

CHAPTER 18

Baptism and Your Relationship With God (Part 1)

Why is baptism a Christian requirement? What should motivate Christians to get baptized?

CHAPTER 18

Baptism and Your Relationship With God (Part 2)

What steps must a Christian take before dedicating his life to Jehovah? How does such dedication affect all his subsequent decisions?

CHAPTER 18

Baptism and Your Relationship With God (Part 3)

What is expected of a Christian who dedicates himself or herself to God? And why can people who truly love God be confident of living up to their dedication?

CHAPTER 19

Remain in God’s Love (Part 1)

How can you maintain a close relationship with Jehovah? This study guide can help you to explore your beliefs and explain them to others.

CHAPTER 19

Remain in God’s Love (Part 2)

After you come to know the truth about God, what will help you to maintain your love for him and to draw closer to him?