Explore biblical scholarship, Christian evidences, and doctrinal studies from our archive.
In an article published sometime back, we denied that Peter was the "rock" upon which Christ built his church, as alleged by Roman Catholicism. A kindly critic objects to this position. Wayne Jackson discusses the matter further.
Predicting the return of Jesus Christ is a full-time hobby for some. Does Matthew 24 contain the signs needed to predict Christ's return?
Is there a contradiction between Daniel and Luke as to who is in control of the kingdoms of men?
Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea who presided at the trial of Jesus, was truly a tragic character. Yet, he was providentially used by God to establish the innocence of Christ. Wayne Jackson takes a look at Pilate in this week's Penpoints.
The psalmist, David, records some of the most profound thoughts capable of human beings in Psalm 8.
A sincere student wants to know how one can read Romans 10:9-10, which mentions only faith and confession, and then contend that baptism is essential to salvation. Wayne Jackson discusses the "analogy of faith" principle.
The nation's attention was riveted to the testimony of nine coal miners who had been trapped deep beneath the earth's surface in Pennsylvania. One miner expressed concern for his soul, since he'd never been baptized. Another assured him that he was okay -- but was he? Jason Jackson discusses this episode in this week's Penpoints.
In Paul's letter to the saints in Ephesus, there is a marvelous platform for Christian unity. In this article, Wayne Jackson discusses the components of the plan for sacred unity.
John F. Kennedy authored a popular book, Profiles In Courage. The New Testament contains its own profiles in courage. In this Penpoint, Jason Jackson discusses the courageous tone of Paul's second letter to Timothy.
What does Paul mean when he stated that he had delivered Hymenaeus and Alexander unto Satan? What great sin warranted this action?
Is it wrong for Christians to consult the Ouija Board? Is this merely an innocent pasttime? This week's question looks at this issue.
Our web site elicits much mail from our readers. Some of it is very critical. This article briefly reviews a letter from a Mormon gentleman in Bulgaria.
Do the signs of Matthew 24:3ff pertain to the impending destruction of Jerusalem, or do they depict conditions near the end of time? Some allege that Matthew 24:21 prohibits an interpretation that focuses upon Jerusalem's destruction in A.D. 70. Wayne Jackson responds to this objection.
A recently-published book, Rescuing Jesus from the Christians, seeks to throw the spotlight on some of the alleged "errors" in the beliefs and teaching of Jesus Christ. The fact is, Clayton Sullivan, the author, has revealed how very little he knows about Gospel history. Wayne Jackson briefly reviews this new volume.
Babylon was destroyed for her pride. Jeremiah accurately prophesied this monumental event in ancient history.
What was Paul's meaning when he affirmed that woman could be saved through her child-bearing (1 Timothy 2:15)?
A popular Christian teacher recently stated that sincere people, regardless of their religious affiliation, should not be discouraged from praying for miracles. In this week's Penpoints, Wayne Jackson respectfully challenges this assertion.
Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion, saved before and without baptism? Some so claim.
In the concluding portion of the book of Job, God introduces, as an example of his power, the great creature, Behemoth. What was this great creature? Wayne Jackson discusses the various theories offered by way of identification.
Last week the nation was thrown into a firestorm of controversy when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, when recited in schools, is in violation of the U.S. Constitution. Wayne Jackson offers his thoughts on this issue.
