Explore biblical scholarship, Christian evidences, and doctrinal studies from our archive.
Are extraordinary methods for achieving pregnancy, e.g., artificial insemination by a third party donor, ethically permissible? Some contend that "how" a woman achieves pregnancy is not a material issue. The Old Testament case of Tamar is even employed as proof. What does the evidence really show?
Study the historical background of the Old Testament book of Micah, prophet of God.
For those who have any respect for the testimony of Scripture at all, the issue is clear. Moses was the author of the first five books of the Old Testament.
Some make the claim that the Scriptures are in conflict in the matter of the morality of incest. But the allegation is false.
The writer of the book of Hebrews says that Abel, the first murder victim, is yet speaking. What is he saying? Are we listening?
Did the apostle Paul teach that baptism was not necessary for salvation from sins? By no means. Study this passage with us.
Jesus demonstrated compassion for hurting people in his life and in his teaching.
"How does this man [Jesus] know letters, since he has never learned?" (John 7:15). This text has puzzled many Bible students? How could Christ have so amazed the multitudes with his teaching if he had "never learned"? Study this passage with us.
Some of the most mean-spirited people in the world are those who "ooze" with that sickening sentimentality that talks of love while demonstrating everything but. Why don't you take a few moments and, over our shoulder, take a look at some of our mail?
God's commission to the prophet Jonah provides insight into the nature of God and our relationship to him.
What will it take for a wayward nation to repent? Perhaps this lesson from ancient Israel is a helpful reminder.
Does 1 Corinthians 7:14 teach that a non-Christian is "sanctified" (saved) by being married to a Christian?
By reflecting the influence of Christ in their lives, Christians lead others to glorify their Father who is in heaven.
The "due recompense" which the apostle Paul spoke of regarding sexual perversion is chillingly evident in the world today, as it was even in Old Testament times.
Paul's admonishment of the Cretan Chrisitans, through Titus, provides a marvelous synopsis of the redemption process.
Was Jesus born in Bethlem or Jerusalem? The Bible teaches it was Bethlehem. The Book of Mormon alleges it was in "the land of Jerusalem." Examine the evidence for yourself.
The recent earthquake and subsequent tidal waves in the Indian Ocean have caused many to wonder why God allows such disasters to burden the earth. Is there any reasonable explanation for these events that respects the concept of the benevolence of our Creator?
It is a wonderful thing when Christians rush to the assistance of others during times of disaster. But do we always think clearly about the way we implement these efforts? A word of caution surely is in order. One aspect of this issue is addressed in this week's Penpoints column.
A knowledge of the history behind any passage of Scripture is helpful. It is especially true of the book of Obadiah.
It is now urgent that courageous men and women repeat the ancient refrain, "ask for the old paths ... and walk therein ...."
