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In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul mentions those who, when speaking in tongues, utter "mysteries." Does this phraseology support the idea that these tongues are not human languages, but, instead, special "ecstatic" tongues?
The article explores the Roman Catholic belief of Apostle Peter as the original pontiff of the primitive church, arguing against it with references from Peter's personal writings and other biblical texts.
Is the Bible a historically dependable book? If not, why should one trust it in redemptive matters? The fact is, however, the Scriptures have been demonstrated to be trustworthy in countless details. This week's Question/Answer briefly addresses this issue.
What values are our children really learning from our parenting? Are we really concerned with instilling respect for God and his will in our children's hearts, or are we more concerned with making sure they have the appearance of a successfull family environment?
Does the Bible contradict itself? Skeptics frequently claim it does. But a careful consideration of the law of contradiction demonstrates otherwise.
The conditions of the first century world attest to the wonderful planning of God.
Many atheists proclaim themselves to be intellectuals. In fact, they are fools.
Did God cause people to lie by sending "lying spirits" to deceive?
Why would someone claim that babies are awful creatures?
In his letter to the church in Laodicea recorded in the book of Revelation, the Lord expresses his disgust with their current condition. What could have elicited such a response?
In 1 Corinthians 7:15 Paul affirms that if an unbelieving mate abandons his Christian companion the Christian is "not under bondage." Some allege that this provides an additional cause for divorce other than fornication (Matthew 5:32; 19:9). But is there real evidence for this position?
Job serves world-over as an example of perseverance despite limited knowledge. But when that knowledge is "The Lord is compassionate and merciful," it is enough.
The writer of Hebrews speaks of those who are beyond the possibility of repentance (Heb. 6:6). Does this mean that if a Christian falls away from the faith, he can never return? Is it even possible for the child of God to apostatize --so as to be lost? This week's Q&A segment addresses this issue.
William Barclay was a popular Scottish theologian who died in 1978. His books are immensely popular. But Barclay was a "mystery." He was modernistic in many of his views; yet extremely instructive in other ways. Read this discussion regarding a hurtful, but helpful, scholar.
Is the "silence of the Scripures" authoritative. The Bible itself states that it is.
A frequently asked question is: "Where did the different races of mankind come from?" For many years evolutionists contended that racial differences were the result of different lines of evolutionary development. This theory has been thoroughly disproven. The Bible presents an entirely different viewpoint.
After Christ was taken down from the cross, Nicodemas, a disciple, brought spices to scatter within the folds of the Lord's burial wrappings. Certain women also came to the tomb on that Sunday morning, intending to anoint the crucified corpse. What evidence do these accounts subtly supply? Consider this matter with us.
Who is the sinister "man of sin" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2?
How can God be viewed as good, when the Bible suggests that he created evil?
In the July issue of the well-known protestant journal, Christianity Today, Dr. Timothy George responds to a question regarding the relationship of baptism to salvation. Wayne Jackson comments on this intriguing essay.
