What Is Lasciviousness?
In a number of places in the New Testament, the sin of lasciviousness is strongly condemned. Exactly what lasciviousness?
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Psalm 3: A Morning Song
Psalm 3 is a morning song of David during a difficult time in the king's life. It is brief, but brimming with instruction and comfort.
Revelation 7 & 14 - The 144,000
How should one interpret the use of the numeral 144, 000 in the book of Revelation?
Does Ezra Deserve Criticism?
After the return from Babylonian captivity, Ezra commanded certain men to put away their foreign wives. A professor in a Christian college has criticized the man of God for this action. Is the censure justified? Let's take a look.
Jehovah's Righteous Branch
The prophets herald the coming of one who is designated as Jehovah's "Branch." Jeremiah's emphasis of this theme is particularly compelling. Study this subject with us.
Galatians 2:11 -- A Confrontation with Peter
Consider these two points gleaned from Paul's confrontation with the apostle Peter.
Is the Bible Class Arrangement Scriptural?
Are Bible classes, commonly called "Sunday school classes," in harmony with the holy scriptures? Some contend they are not, and they have divided the church over this issue. Take a fresh look at this subject with a biblically based, common sense approach.
Learning to Trust God
Is there anything I can do to stop worrying and learn to trust God?
Luke 14:26 - Hating Family
How does one explain Jesus' injuction for followers to "hate" their families?
An Introduction to Bible Figures of Speech
Human beings frequently express their thoughts by means of figures of speech. This procedure is likewise a part of biblical revelation. The person who does not understand the use of figurative language will not fathom many elements of Bible truth. This article explores the necessity of understanding some of the figures of speech employed in sacred scripture.
What Is the "Gift" of Celibacy in 1 Corinthians 7:7?
It is never right to do wrong. But wrong-doing is compounded even more when one perverts Scripture in seeking to rationalize his evil. This week's Q&A segment deals with the "gift" of celibacy. What is it?
Burden-bearing: It's the Law
Are law and love incompatible? Not according to Paul. We fulfill the law of Christ when we love others like Jesus loved us. Consider the valuable role you can play in the life of someone who is struggling now under the weight of unbearable burdens. Through Galatians 6:2, Christ is calling you to help lighten your brother's burden for the sake of his soul.
2 Kings 18:13 -- Sennacherib's Invasion
The case of Sennacherib highlights the foolishness in pitting one's self against God.
Did Christ Undermine His Own Credibility?
Jesus once said: "If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true" (John 5:31). What did the Lord mean by this puzzling statement? Certainly not what some critics allege.
Lessons from the Book of Ruth
The book of Ruth is one of the beauty spots of the Old Testament. It is a delightfully "romantic" narrative. Aside from that, it contains some very wonderful truths that pertain to God's great plan of redemption.
2 Peter 3:13 -- New Heavens and New Earth
What is the meaning of the expression "new heavens and a new earth" as found in 2 Peter 3:13?
Did Jesus Christ Endorse Dishonesty?
Did Christ endorse dishonesty? Some critics so claim. The truth is, it is their dishonesty with the biblical text that is more than obvious.
The Ravaging of the Earth
There is great concern about the growing depletion of earth's natural resources. Many, however, do not realize who has contributed significantly to this problem. Read this article and identify the culprits.
Matthew 18:26 - An Unpayable Debt
A closer look at one of Jesus' parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.
What Is the Morning Star of Revelation 2:28?
What is the "morning star" promised to the faithful who overcome?
