Articles

For the Joy that Lay before Him

Hebrews 12:1-2 sets forth the wonderful example of Christ to encourage us as we strive to "run the race." May we ever follow in his path.

May One "Judge" Other Churches?

May one criticize the activities of a church of which he is not a member, without being guilty of judging?

Divorce and the Guilty Party

May the guilty person in a divorce because of fornication remarry?

Who or What Were the Seraphim?

Who or what are the seraphim mentioned in Isaiah 6:2, 6?

The Mormons Seek a Face Lift

The Mormons hope to shed the name "Mormon" in creating a new image.

Was Melchizedek the Preincarnate Christ?

Was Melchizedek the preincarnate Christ?

When Christ Withdraws His Fellowship

This article discusses the meaning of Matthew 18:20 in its immediate context.

Does the Operation of the Spirit Precede Faith?

Do John 1:11-13 and John 8:47 teach that a person must have a direct operation of the Holy Spirit in order to believe the gospel?

Do the Imprecatory Psalms and Christian Ethics Clash?

Troubled souls often raise such questions: If all parts of the Bible are equally inspired, how do you explain passages like Psalms 69:22-28, which call for punishment upon one's enemies?

The Ethics of Human Cloning

How does one evaluate the ethics of the practice of human cloning?

What Is Leviathan?

This article discusses the possibility of "leviathan," mentioned in Job, chapter 41.

B.C. Comic: Free Speech or Hate Speech?

When does one's expressions of belief become "politically incorrect"? Cartoonist, Johnny Hart, had to answer this question when his recent "B.C." "Easter" comic strip portrayed an extinguished menorah turning into a cross.

Questions from the Book of Romans

What is the law of sin (Rom. 7:25) and what is the "law written in their hearts" (Rom. 2:15)?

False Teaching Regarding Mary

This article discusses the false doctrine of the "immaculate conception" of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Did Mark Make a Mistake?

Was Mark confused regarding the identity of "Philip," the first husband of Herodias?

ARCHAEORAPTOR UPDATE: "Piltdown Bird"

On January 31, 2000, we reported in an article titled Another Fossil Flub about the embarrassing admission National Geographic posted on their web site, January 24, 2000. Now, we learn there was more than just an accidental mix up.

Jesus Christ: The First and the Last

In this discussion, we pay special attention upon the phrase, "the first and the last," as it appears in Revelation 1:17-18.

What About the _Harry Potter_ Books?

How should the Christian evaluate the _Harry Potter_ book series?

More Controversy at ACU

This article discusses the recent controversy at Abilene Christian University regarding the Boy Scouts and the homosexual movement.

Does Mapping the Human Genome Prove Evolution?

Scientists recently announced that they have "mapped" the human genome. Some are alleging that this discovery contains positive proof for Darwin's theory of evolution. Wayne Jackson addresses this issue.