About Compelling Truth
CompellingTruth.org is a network site of Got Questions Ministries.
The purpose statement of CompellingTruth.org is: "Presenting the truth of the Christian faith in a compelling, relevant, and practical way."
We all want the truth. We believe that God has made Himself known to us—who He is, how He sees us, and how life goes best—through His Word. We believe the truth of God's Word is compelling and relevant, offering practical guidance for our desires, issues, questions, and struggles. While God's Word may not explicitly address every situation we face, its timeless truth equips us with wisdom, hope, and clarity for every challenge life brings. It is a foundation we can trust and a light that guides us through anything we encounter. We want CompellingTruth.org to be a resource for believers growing in their faith and seekers exploring the truth of Christianity. But more than that, we want the truth to inspire action—moving us to deepen our faith, live out God's Word, and share it with others. True discipleship happens best in community, where we grow together, encourage one another, and let God’s truth shape our lives for His glory.
Our Statement of Faith is located here: Statement of Faith.
Scripture References
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright Policy
Please refer to the comprehensive policy available at https://www.gotquestions.org/copyright.html.
Waiver and Release
CompellingTruth.org exists to provide biblical answers to life's various questions. That's it! No web page or email response should be construed as counseling, therapy, legal, or other professional advice IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER. As such, in consideration for using the service of CompellingTruth.org, you hereby RELEASE Got Questions Ministries, Inc. (and any of its officers, directors, or representatives) from any liability for any decision you might make in your life.
Citing CompellingTruth.org
In order to help those of you who would like to reference our articles in an academic setting, appropriate citation formats using MLA and APA can be found below. Guidelines are based on standard usage of these reference systems as of 2013, and should be checked against your institution's particular guidelines as appropriate. We are using our article on "What Happens After Death?" as an example.
MLA:
"What happens after death?" Got Questions Ministries, n.d. Web. [insert date of access formatted: 01 Jan. 2015].
(URL's are no longer required, but may be included if desired after the date of access within angle brackets (< >) and followed by a period)
APA:
"What happens after death?" (n.d.). Retrieved [insert date of access formatted: January 1, 2015], from https://www.compellingtruth.org/what-happens-after-death.html.
All other reference systems:
We do not publish the names of our writers or provide the date published, but all systems have instructions regarding citing a website without author or date, so search for "no author, no date" in the reference system you use, and usually something will be available.
If for some reason you are absolutely required to give the name of the author, while he is not the author of every article on CompellingTruth.org, for citation purposes, you may reference our CEO, S. Michael Houdmann.
