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.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The account of Israel's conquest of Jericho shows that grace may be conditional.

Author: Wayne Jackson

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The Jews of the Old Testament regime were responsible to the law of Moses. But what law were the Gentiles under? This is a question that perplexes many Bible students.

Author: Jared Jackson

Scientists continue to pursue the hunt for life on other planets. The Mars rover experiments are but another recent example of this vain objective of the evolutionary community.

Author: Wayne Jackson

As the inspired Paul affirms to the Romans, the natural world around us points to the existence and attributes of the Creator.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Who determined which books were to go into the Bible? Exactly when did that occur? What are the Apocryphal books? Wayne Jackson addresses these important questions.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The sacred historian Luke once declared that some of the Jews "justified God" when they accepted the immersion administered by John the Baptist (Lk. 7:29). How could this possibly be? Can a man "justify" God?

Author: Jason Jackson

The New Testament gives a clear picture of what the church was under the leadership of the Lord's apostles. The church's origin was divine; it continues to be subject to the authority of Christ. Should it not be the same today -- simply, the church of Christ?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Is the Masonic Lodge a harmless fraternal organization or a religious organization subversive to Christianity?

Author: Wayne Jackson

To whom was the seventh-day sabbath a religious obligation?

Author: Wayne Jackson

The concept of "sleep" is used in many ways in the Bible. A study of these usages yields many valuable lessons.

Author: Jason Jackson

Communism has held millions of people in its oppressive grasp, forcing a distribution of personal resources among the masses. Some even allege that early Christianity was characterized by this disposition. They contend that anyone in "need" has a "right" to the prosperity of others. In this week's Question & Answer segment, Jason Jackson addresses this issue.

Author: Wayne Jackson

In the past we have published several articles dealing with the innovation of using mechanical instruments of music in Christian worship. These essays have generated a flood of critical responses. We have categorized these defensive arguments, and in this article we offer our rebuttal.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Peter's recognition of fulfilled prophecies in Acts chapter 1 affirms the inspiration of Scripture.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Many have been lead into doctrinal error by what may seem to be compelling arguments. But when the logical consequences of such arguments are entertained, their absurdity becomes apparent.

Author: Wayne Jackson

A reader feels there may be some conflict between the first two chapters of the book of Genesis. But is this the case? Take a closer look at the supposed problem.