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What Is Baptismal Regeneration?

Exactly what is "baptismal regeneration"? Is this doctrine scriptural?

Teresa's "Exorcism"

It was recently announced that Roman Catholic nun, Teresa, received an "exorcism" just before her death. What is the Christian to make of this?

Is There a Future Kingdom?

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.

Frauds in Science

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.

How Is God To Be "Known"?

Can God be known from nature? Or are the Scriptures required for a fuller knowledge of the Creator? This article explores these questions.

Are You an Evangelist?

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.

The Connection between Religion and Morality

Does morality thrive in the absence of religion? While some allege that it will, studies do not support that conclusion.

Matthew 25:41 - "Jehovah's Witnesses" and Hell

"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?

The Day-Day View: A Criticism Answered

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?

What Are the New Heavens and New Earth?

What is the meaning of the expression, "new heavens and new earth"? Does it refer to the renewal of this planet, or does it signify heaven itself?

Praying for the Dead

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.

Matthew 28:19-20 - Four Important Points About the Great Commission

Four important points from Matthew's account of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20).

The Use of "Hell" in the New Testament

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.

Do the Psalms Authorize Instrumental Music in Worship?

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?

Some Atheistic Arguments Answered

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.

Terror from the Sky

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.

Genesis 15:18 - Will Israel Once Again Possess the Promised Land?

In Genesis 15, Jehovah made a promise to Abraham. He declared that the patriarch's seed would someday possess the territory between "the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates" (v. 18). Has the promise been fulfilled?

Confronting Islam: Examining the Qur'an

Should we avoid exposing the errors in the Qur'an to spare the feelings of our Moslem friends?

What Is Bible "Inspiration"?

What do Bible scholars mean when they speak of the "inspiration" of the Scriptures?

I'm Looking for a "Friendly Church"

Why is it that some people say they just cannot seem to find a "friendly" church?