Biblical answers to common questions about faith, doctrine, and Christian living.
Is the Bible incorrect in referring to the existence of "light" before the creation of the sun? What was that mysterious "light" on the first day of Earth's history?
Bible critics have charged the sacred book with mistakes in that the King James Version mentions both "unicorns" and "satyrs" -- both of which are mythical creatures. How does the student of the Scriptures respond to this alleged difficulty?
First Corinthians 3:10-15 is a difficult portion of scripture. Calvinists contend that the passage teaches that though a child of God may suffer temporally for sins, he can never so sin as to be lost eternally. But what does this context really teach? Study this matter with us.
When Christ was in his "own country," Mark says that "he could do no mighty work" there (Mark 6:5). What is the meaning of this perplexing passage?
What is the religion called Rastafarianism? How was Jamaican entertainer Bob Marley connected with this movement?
What is the meaning of the phrase, "the destruction of the flesh," in 1 Corinthians 5:5? Did it sanction the use of capital punishment in the church for immoral and/or heretical people?
The Bible speaks of humankind as being in the "image" of God (Gen. 1:26). In what sense is the term, "image," employed in this text?
Does the Bible contradict itself when it calls Jesus the Prince of Peace, and then Jesus says: "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword"?
How can we forgive but still feel resentment at times?
A recent news item highlighted a case where an inmate was refused the privilege of being immersed for the remission of his sins. A chorus of sectarian voices argued that "hard cases" like this negate the belief that baptism is a necessary condition for salvation. Is this quibble valid?
Did the prophet Daniel foretell the general resurrection of the dead at the end of time (12:2), or was this a mere figure of speech pertaining to some local event?
A critic asserts that the three different records of Paul's conversion, as recorded in the book of Acts, are irrelevantly repetitious and even contradictory? Does the charge really hold up? Consider this matter with us.
A critic writes that if human beings have true "free agency," then God could not punish them for their "sins." He sees a conflict between the ideas of freedom and responsibility. Let us briefly consider this matter.
A "Jehovah's Witness" is upset at some of our articles that affirm the divine nature of Jesus Christ. He claims that John 17:3 negates the idea that Jesus is "God" in nature. This article responds to the gentleman's charge.
When a child of God abandons his faith, is it still appropriate to refer to him as a "Christian"? What is the significance of this revered name?
A critic has accused the Christian Courier of misrepresenting Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Mormon Church, with reference to one of his alleged "revelations." Were we guilty of this infraction? Read this article and see.
What is the actual history of the Seven Sacraments?
What about the terms "Godhead" and "Trinity"? Is it appropriate to use these words? Do they represent biblical ideas? Study this issue with us in this week's Q&A session.
"Is it a sin for a Christian to be depressed? I am depressed sometimes, and I feel guilty about it. Can you give me any advice?" Christians should have the "peace that passes all understanding," which Paul describes in Philippians 4:6-7. But this assurance is conditioned on habitually fighting anxiety through prayer. In life, we will all suffer emotional downturns. But Christians look to Christ for comfort and support, and they will be blessed through the divine promise of peace.
Are Christians required to attend the formal worship meetings of their local congregation? There are varying views on this theme that are reflected in fluctuating patterns of church attendance. Let's take a look at this issue.
