Humankind has always been fascinated by the idea of talking to the dead. Necromancy is condemned in the Bible, but is speaking with the dead possible?

Why do Christians teach that the dead are conscious, when the Scriptures refer to death as “sleep”?

An examination of the Mormon doctrine of vicarious baptism—the baptism 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.

We are living in a time when the “work ethic” is suffering enormously. More and more people want to do less and less for higher pay.

Some while back we published an article reviewing the Mormon dogma of “baptism for the dead.” A distinguished professor at Stanford University disputes our argumentation. This is our response to the gentleman.

John Wayne “Punkin” Brown Jr. was a preacher for a Pentecostal-type church. He’s now dead. He still would be alive but for the fact that he believed false doctrine.

Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?

Are dead people able to view the activities of their loved ones who are still alive?

Many sincere people labor under the illusion that “works” play no role whatever in Heaven’s plan of redemption? Is this a correct view? Actually, it is not. Study this theme with us in this week’s Penpoints article.

The Bible denies that man is saved by works of human merit. But what about “works of God.” Study this commonly misunderstood issue with us.

In a time when economic conditions are easier than when our parents lived, youngsters still need to be taught a solid work ethic. Reflect upon this issue with us.

Does God have the ability to raise the dead? Paul affirms in his defense to Herod that he does.

There is an ongoing controversy in the religious community as to whether or not human beings, after death, exist in a state of consciousness.

The New Testament depicts three attitudes/practices relative to “good works.” This makes for a fascinating study.

Sincere Roman Catholics, and some Protestants, allege that Paul uttered a prayer on behalf of a deceased brother in Christ. Is there merit in this allegation. There is not. Study this with us.

There have always been those who found the concept of the bodily resurrection incredible, i.e., unbelievable, and their modern counterparts are appearing increasingly—even in today’s church.

It is a wonderful thing when Christians rush to the assistance of others during times of disaster. But do we always think clearly about the way we implement these efforts? A word of caution surely is in order. One aspect of this issue is addressed in this week’s Penpoints column.

Is there a congregational obligation to help others, especially by supporting the preaching of the gospel in other places?

A remarkable passage in John demonstrates that a human response is required in God’s plan of salvation.