Author: Wayne Jackson
One of the first forms of logical reasoning that children learn is the significance of the particle, "if." Unfortunately, many forget the meaning of the term in adulthood -- especially in religious matters.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Ezekiel 28:1-19 is a fascinating study of the prophetic promise of the fall of ancient Tyre. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seed-bed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the "fall of Satan" in Eden, or else the "rise of the Anti-Christ" near the end of the current historical era. Study this context with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Is Jehovah "in touch" with His creation? Does he still rule in the kingdoms of men?
Author: Wayne Jackson
When Peter refrained from association with the Gentiles at Antioch, Paul declared that he "stood condemned." Does this mean that, at least potentially, Peter could have been lost? Study this intriguing issue with us.
Author: Jason Jackson
Can a person uphold the value of life and at the same time argue for the death penalty? The truth is -- we esteem life as sacred when we support the principle of capital punishment.
Author: Wayne Jackson
What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation -- still a problem to this day.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Christ, was one of the most despicable characters ever to disgrace the human family. Why has it become so fashionable to attempt a rehabilitation of this culprit? Because perverse men delight in calling darkness light, and light darkness.
Author: Gary Young
The National Geographic Society has once more attempted to capitalize upon the name of Jesus Christ by a promotion of the so-called "Gospel of Judas" in recent interviews, publications, etc. This controversy is much ado over nothing. In this article, Australian Christian scholar, Gary Young (Ph.D. in Roman history), puts this issue into its proper historical framework.
Author: Wayne Jackson
What are the implications of Jude's reference to a prophecy of Enoch? Study this matter with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
People frequently want to know how to be better students of God's word. In this article, Wayne Jackson provides some very practical suggestions.
Author: Wayne Jackson
It has long been known that denominationalists, welded to the theory of salvation by "faith alone," repudiate the connection between baptism and the forgiveness of sins. Some, formally sound on this issue, now are capitulating to sectarian error. Take a brief look at this issue with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Does this passage authorize the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship to God? Many erroneously contend that it does. Study this important issue with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Some allege that when Jacob uttered a prophecy regarding the tribe of Zebulun (Genesis 49:13), the declaration failed. Study this issue with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Psalm 69 provides comfort to those passing through difficult times.
Author: Wayne Jackson
The "Jehovah's Witness" view of the "battle of Armageddon" is but one example of the ineptness of this group to analyze biblical prophecy.
Author: Wayne Jackson
In what sense is the Bible "inspired"? This passage affirms that the very words of the Bible are God's.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Paul says "the head of the woman is the man" (1 Cor. 11:3). In what sense is this true? Does this apply only to religious relationships or is the principle broader?
Author: Wayne Jackson
Bible critics do all within their power to discredit the validity of the sacred text. Years ago, the claim was made that the Scriptures are in error in their claims that "writing" was common in the days of Moses. Those charges have long since vanished. Consider this brief study with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Some religious folks assume that this passage teaches that salvation is given upon the basis of faith alone -- without additional acts of obedience. This is a tragic mistake.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Does the fact that God did not require water baptism for the remission of sins under the Mosaic system indicate that baptism must not be obligatory under the New Covenant? Does this compromise the Lord's "immutability"? Study the question with us.