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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 ...."
Some claim that Paul's request for his cloak was a "trivial" reference, unworthy of the claim of verbal inspiration.
Many people believe that the dogma of organic evolution is as firmly established as the sphericity of the earth. But is it? Jason Jackson pulls the reputed "pillars" of this theory out from under it, and the doctrine crumbles under the weight of its own ill-conceived assertions.
All who wish to enjoy the remission of past sins will call on the name of the Lord by obeying the gospel plan of redemption. In no other way can one receive pardon.
It is a misguided endeavor to contend that the KJV is the only reliable translation available today, or even that it is the best one.
A critic complains that if human beings have "free will," they ought to be allowed to do anything they wish. How does the Christian respond to this foolish charge?
An atheist thinks he has crafted an ingenious argument against the time-tested concept of "design demands an intelligent designer." But his reasoning is logically flawed and internally inconsistent.
The judgment pronounced on pagan nations by Amos the prophet point to the accountability of all people to the laws of God.
A failure to understand the real distinction between the Old and New Covenants underlies a host of religious errors.
There are several biblical passages which appear to indicate that the gospel was preached to the whole creation in the first century. How are these to be viewed? It is a problem that confuses many people. But there is a reasonable answer.
Baptism is a very important rite in the divine scheme of salvation. But it is imperative that one be able to distinguish between the "essential" and "nonessential" items associated with the command. Study this matter with us in this week's Penpoints.
In the course of Jesus' exchange with the woman at the well, Jesus actually violated three cultural traditions of His day. In so doing, however, the Lord demonstrated the encompassing interest of Heaven in lost humanity.
In a micro-exclamation of praise, Paul has captured the whole of redemptive history -- Heaven's operations on behalf of Adam's fallen children. It yet leaves us stunned!
Does one generation "inherit" accountability for the sins of a previous generation? Is "guilt" genetically transmitted? Some passages may seem to suggest this, but what is the truth of the matter? Study this issue with us.
The average "layman" who subscribes to the theory of evolution champions Charles Darwin as the great luminary of this materialistic philosophical system. What many do not realize, however, is that not all scientists, even in the evolutionary community, bow before the British naturalist.
Though the earth was once a paradise, it is now a planet plagued with "evil." Why are there so many problems within our earthly environment? Study this challenging issue with us in this month's Feature article.
Each generation is responsible for its own conduct, but certainly we can influence, for good or bad, those who come after us.
Saul, Israel's first king, stands as a solemn warning to all who followed thereafter.
