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As Jesus prayed on the Mount of Olives, "his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground" (Luke 22:44). Did blood actually come from the Lord's skin, or is the language merely a figure of speech emphasizing the Savior's agony?
In an earlier phase of his legal trial, some Christians had neglected to provide support for Paul. How did the noble apostle handle this lapse of courage?
Many religionists still hold that there are unclean meats that should not be eaten. What does the New Testament teach?
Why did John the Baptist seem to doubt the identity of Jesus Christ?
If the Anthrax threat is alarming to America, why is the nation so passive relative to the AIDS problem?
Exactly what is "baptismal regeneration"? Is this doctrine scriptural?
It was recently announced that Roman Catholic nun, Teresa, received an "exorcism" just before her death. What is the Christian to make of this?
The New Testament clearly teaches that the kingdom of Christ was established on the day of Pentecost. But it also reveals a "kingdom" that is eternal and heavenly that is yet to come.
There are many honest people working in the various fields of science, but it also is only fair to point out that there have been, and likely will continue to be, some real charlatans in the scientific community.
Can God be known from nature? Or are the Scriptures required for a fuller knowledge of the Creator? This article explores these questions.
Does morality thrive in the absence of religion? While some allege that it will, studies do not support that conclusion.
You may not be able to fulfill the role of a preacher, or teacher, or elder, or deacon. But in the general sense, you can be an evangelist. Here's how.
"Jehovah's Witnesses" contend that the term "Hell," as used in the Bible, is a "symbol of annihilation or everlasting death in unconsciousness" from which there is to be no awakening (Make Sure of All Things, p. 155). Does this represent the truth of biblical teaching regarding Hell?
What is the Day-Day View of the creation week? Those who criticize the literal interpretation of the first week look for textual evidence that the days in Genesis 1 are not 24-hour days. Have they found what they are looking for?
In times of great crisis, people cry out to God in prayer. While this is understandable, prayers for the dead are both futile, and contrary to biblical truth.
Four important points from Matthew's account of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20).
There is a great deal of confusion among religious folks regarding this word due to the fact that the English form "hell" actually represents three different terms in the Greek New Testament.
Atheism is a philosophical system of contradiction and confusion. Atheists do, however, attempt to argue their case. In this article, we will analyze two of the popular arguments employed in defense of atheism.
May one contend that while the "law" was abolished by the death of Christ, nonetheless, the Psalms remain; and the Psalms provide authority for worshipping God with instruments of music?
Our nation has been in the grip of fear and heartache following the violent terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Wayne Jackson discusses some personal, spiritual reflections at this time of crisis.
