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The article discusses the controversy surrounding the introduction of instrumental music in worship by David, as mentioned in the Old Testament. It explores different interpretations by Bible expositors and the implications for Christian worship today.
Genesis 6:6 indicates that “it repented Jehovah that he had made man.” Does this mean that God regretted his creation?
Genesis chapter 6 states that on the pre-Flood earth there existed “mighty men” called the “Nephilim.” Who were these people? Wayne Jackson explores this intriguing subject.
The judgment pronounced on pagan nations by Amos the prophet point to the accountability of all people to the laws of God.
A remarkable passage in John demonstrates that a human response is required in God’s plan of salvation.
Worship God — then live as you please — is the sentiment of legions. But what does God think of such attitudes?
Is Christian baptism to be administered by men or by the Spirit? Some believe that Holy Spirit baptism is in view in Romans 6:3-4 and Galatians 3:26-27. But will this idea stand the scrutiny of sound biblical interpretation?
This proverb has a modern-day application to the practice of abortion.
It is commonly alleged that Jesus, in John 6:37, endorsed the idea of “predestination” as popularized by John Calvin in the 16th century. Did he? Study this question with us.
The book of Zechariah teaches important truths about the Messiah. Study it with us in this week’s Margin Notes.
The divinely prescribed method of church discipline is effective.
The Bible is such a marvelously rich volume. It contains countless tiny details — little nuggets of truth containing great lessons — which one is likely to pass over in his reading if he is not very studious. Let us consider for a moment an interesting narrative in the book of Acts.
The writer of Hebrews speaks of those who are beyond the possibility of repentance (Heb. 6:6). Does this mean that if a Christian falls away from the faith, he can never return? Is it even possible for the child of God to apostatize —so as to be lost? This week’s Q&A segment addresses this is...
The Old Testament prophet Haggai instructs us on what is really important — and what is not.
Did Jesus Christ lay aside His deity when He became human?
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?
Isaiah’s vision of “Jehovah of hosts” argues the deity of Jesus Christ.
A discussion of whether a Christian can appeal to civil law in a defense against another Christian
What happens to the “soul” at the point of death? Is it conscious, or does it exist in a state of “sleep,” totally oblivious to its environment?
Who or what are the seraphim mentioned in Isaiah 6:2, 6?