Author: Wayne Jackson

A critic has disputed the biblical position that water baptism is requisite for the forgiveness of sins. He contends that one cannot be saved by a "corruptible" method. But "water" is corruptible. Thus, it has no place in the plan of redemption. Does the argument have merit? Read this article and see.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Luke 17:31ff has been a confusing text to some Bible students. Does this section of Scripture refer to the destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 70), or to the final Coming of Christ? This context is examined in this week's Q&A segment.

Author: Jason Jackson

Many of life's important lessons are found in the book of Proverbs. Although the basic truths contained therein are found elsewhere in the Bible, the Proverbs of Solomon are often vivid phrases that need to be memorized and recited when necessary. This study demonstrates the value of the book of Proverbs by looking at the opening statements of the book itself.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The appellation of "Christian" is widely used as a category of people. But who, in fact, is (and who is not) a Christian?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Why does the Jehovah's Witness' Bible render John 1:1 as, "the Word was a god"?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ," continues to generate controversy --especially the prolonged scenes of violence. How does this emphasis compare to the Gospel accounts of the death of Christ? Read this week's Penpoints for a discussion of this matter.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The divinely prescribed method of church discipline is effective.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Could Hosea's assessment of Israel be applicable to the Lord's people today?

Author: Wayne Jackson

What is the relationship between the Christian and the government?

Author: Jason Jackson

Every spiritual blessing that God the Father gives, he gives to those who are in Christ. Paul identifies in Ephesians 1:3-14 that Christ is the sphere in which God the Father blesses. How important it is to understand how one enters the redemptive relationship with Christ.

Author: Wendell Winkler

By observing the apostle Paul, Wendell Winkler identifies the traits that make a master preacher.

Author: Wendell Winkler

Our great need today is "prophets" -- not promoters, pushers, psychologists, and pleasers. In this presentation, Wendell Winkler discusses the answer to this need -- study.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Does Deborah's service as a judge of Israel authorize leadership roles for women in the Lord's church?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Bible critics have charged that Luke 2:1-3 is rife with historical errors. Yet the following points more than vindicate the great historian.

Author: Wayne Jackson

What will be the ultimate fate of those who never have a chance to hear the gospel of Christ? This is a question with which every sensitive soul struggles.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Mel Gibson's motion picture, "The Passion of the Christ," has ignited a storm of controversy, once again raising the question, "Who was responsible for the death of Jesus of Nazareth?" This week's Penpoints explores this "hot" topic.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Some contend this passage indicates that miracles are a present-day reality. Wayne Jackson explains why this cannot be true.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Why do our children succumb to apostasy when they reach maturity? What can we do about it?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Does any man have the right to forgive sins? Some suggest that Jesus granted this authority to the apostles, and then, through them, to others (see John 20:23). Can you explain this passage?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Sometimes Christians are intimidated by the massive propaganda campaign advanced by the followers of Charles Darwin. One indication of this is the common acceptance of evolutionary chronology, i.e., the idea that the Universe is billions of years old. Some, in an effort to find biblical support for the "long-ages" of history presupposition, have argued, on the basis of Hebrews 4:9, that the "days" of the creation week were vast ages. This week's Penpoints examines this argument.