Author: Wayne Jackson

In two Gospel narratives, representing the same incident, one writer refers to a certain woman as a Canaanite, while another calls her a Syrophoenician Greek. Does this constitute a Bible contradiction?

Author: Jason Jackson

Author: Wayne Jackson

Some have suggested that certain accounts within the Old Testament appear to depict God not as holy, kind, good, and merciful, but instead as unjust, mean, vengeful, and unmerciful. How can God be called "good" in light of such events?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Some New Testament passages indicate Christ's reign will end at some point. Others indicate it will last forever. Is this a contradiction? Can these passages be reconciled?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Zophar, one of Job's friends, was a fierce critic of the patriarch of Uz. Many of his charges were unjust. Occasionally, however, he uttered meaningful truth. This brief article discusses one such episode.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Is worship "regulated" by God? Or is man left to his own inclination in this matter?

Author: Wayne Jackson

One of the first recorded activities of man in the book of Genesis was "sleep." Exactly what is this strange experience? Did God design it?

Author: Wayne Jackson

What is the truth about Isaiah 7:14? Did Isaiah prophesy about a "virgin" or a young maiden? Was he talking about something in his day, or was he speaking of the birth of Jesus? Was Matthew mistaken?

Author: Wayne Jackson

There is an exploding educational phenomenon in America. It is the accelerating practice of homeschooling. Some charge that homeschooled kids suffer from inadequate socialization. A new study disputes this allegation.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The family of man is one, and the Bible was right about this issue 2000 years ago!

Author: Wayne Jackson

If you want to liven up a conversation, introduce the subject of sin. Is sin a reality or a figment of our imagination?

Author: Wayne Jackson

The charge is sometimes made that even Jesus confessed that his claim of being divine was not reliable. John 5:31 is appealed to in this regard. What is the meaning of that statement?

Author: Jason Jackson

Jerusalem has been called the city of ten thousand memories. This article reflects upon J.W. McGarvey's visit to that city more than a century ago.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The Roman Catholic church claims that Jesus Christ gave Peter the authority to bind and loose religious law. Matthew 16:19 is a record of this occasion, they say. Was Peter singled out to become the first pope in this passage?

Author: Steve Lloyd

Steve Lloyd is a respected gospel minister who edits an electronic journal, *A Closer Look At Things Pertaining to the Faith.* In a recent issue he interviewed Wayne Jackson regarding some of the needs in the church today. This is the text of that dialogue.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Critics claim that the Gospel records contradict due to the fact that some passages speak of Jesus being in the tomb three days and three nights, while other texts mention only three days. What is the solution to this alleged discrepancy?

Author: Wayne Jackson

A gentleman affiliated with the Independent Christian Church has argued that Christian worship is not regulated by New Testament law? Does this theory have the support of Scripture?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

Author: Wayne Jackson

How does one reconcile Bible passages which suggest that some "saw" God, but, on the other hand, God cannot be "seen"?