Author: Wayne Jackson

England's most famous broadcasting facility, the BBC, has just released a TV special which attempts to explain the biblical plagues (visited upon Egypt in the days of Moses) as nothing more than a series of purely natural events. But will that analysis stand the test of critical examination? See for yourself.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Wayne Jackson reviews the new English Standard Version translation of the Bible.

Author: Wayne Jackson

According to the doctrine of dispensational premillennialism (a view endorsed by many today), the "church" was not a part of the divine plan of redemption initially. But that view is not consistent with divine revelation.

Author: Wayne Jackson

What does the Bible mean when it suggests that God may "send a strong delusion" to some people (2 Thes. 2:11)? Would the "God of truth" actually "send" a lie? Too, is it possible for a person to harden his heart to the extent that he is beyond the hope of salvation?

Author: Wayne Jackson

The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem, which mentions the name "Jesus," has been hailed as the first extra-biblical archaeological discovery relating to Christ. But is it? An earlier discovery, in 1945, also contained a reference to Jesus. This article cites that evidence.

Author: Jason Jackson

It is not uncommon to hear religious people refer to a minister as "the pastor" of the church. There is no such thing as "the pastor" of a church. The term "pastor" is greatly abused in the community of Christendom.

Author: Wayne Jackson

According to recent news reports, "Mother" Teresa, the deceased Catholic nun, is on the fast-track toward "sainthood" -- a process that usually takes many years. A claim is now being made that the departed "sister" has performed a miracle from the grave.

Author: Wayne Jackson

An interesting word in the Bible is "propitiation." It is often translated "mercy-seat." There is a connection between the imagery of the Old Testament system, and our Savior's role in the redemption of man.

Author: Wayne Jackson

In his first letter to Timothy, Paul uses the expression, "lifting up holy hands" (1 Tim. 2:8). Does this suggest that one should hold up his hands when praying? Wayne Jackson addresses this question.

Author: Jason Jackson

On October 16, 2002, John Paul II celebrated the anniversary of his 24th year of service as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. News commentators compared this lengthy tenure with that of Peter himself! In this week's Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses the alleged connection between the apostle Peter and the man who now claims to be the apostle's modern successor.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Why was Jesus immersed at the hands of John the Baptizer? Many have a difficult time understanding this pivotal event in the life of our Lord.

Author: Wayne Jackson

A university student is bothered with questions as to why human beings were created. Did the creation reveal a "need" on the part of deity? Join us for a discussion of this question.

Author: Wayne Jackson

In 1992, Harold Camping, radio preacher out of Oakland, California, "prophesied" that history would end in 1994. It didn't. Now, he is suggesting that the "great tribulation" is upon us, and all Christians should abandon the church. Read this review of the gentleman's latest theory.

Author: Jason Jackson

Baptism is a controversial subject in the religious world. How should it be performed? Who is a proper candidate for baptism? What is the purpose of baptism? Conflicting answers abound. Throw in a mix of emotions, and it seems even more confusing. Jason Jackson responds to a sincere reader and looks at the New Testament in order to clearly define this important topic that gets "watered down" by so many religious leaders.

Author: Jason Jackson

There are many passages in the Bible that seem out of place for a Holy book. Proverbs 14:4 is one of these. But when one considers the true scope of Divine revelation, it is easy to understand the relevance of such obscure verses.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Divorce and remarriage are serious moral issues. The law of God, as made known in the New Testament, is the standard of truth that regulates the institution of marriage. The Christian must seek to determine the will of God in times of marital difficulty, neither binding nor loosing where the Lord has not. This article discusses the relationship of divine and civil law to the institution of marriage.

Author: Wayne Jackson

A subtle, but important, point from the Greek text helps us to distinguish several factors in the plan of salvation

Author: Wayne Jackson

Is the use of a clerical title, e.g., "Reverend," "Father," "Rabbi," or "Doctor"--within the framework of _religious_ service--consistent with the will of God? This week's question discusses this issue.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Today, archaeology scholars have stunned the world by an announcement that an inscription, possibly bearing the name of Jesus Christ, has been found on a stone bone-burial box in Israel. If the find proves to be authentic, it will provide further striking evidence of the historicity of the existence of Jesus.

Author: Wayne Jackson

In this article of <b>Notes from the Margin of My Bible</b>, we find a prophecy fullfillment, an answer to a moral dilemma, and an example of God's wonderful providence.