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Some claim that Jesus, in his conversation with the rich, young ruler (Mk. 10:17-18), denied that he possessed the nature of deity. What is the truth of this matter? Study this controversial passage with us.
Some suggest that Genesis 1 and 2 are not literal accounts of actual history. Instead, much of the narrative is poetic, with elements of history embedded. But what does the evidence show?
The matter of “stewardship” is a vital biblical concept. The following study in contrast is one that challenges the sincere child of God.
Words can take on different senses depending upon the context in which they are found.
Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?
Some allege that all second marriages following a divorce are prohibited. Does this theory have the support of Scripture? Has the New Testament information on this matter been corrupted? Study this issue with us.
In 1 Corinthians 7:15 Paul affirms that if an unbelieving mate abandons his Christian companion the Christian is “not under bondage.” Some allege that this provides an additional cause for divorce other than fornication (Matthew 5:32; 19:9). But is there real evidence for this position?
A genealogy is a record of the names of a person's ancestors or descendants. Several genealogical lists are recorded in the Bible, for example, in Genesis, Chronicles, Matthew, and Luke. These are not meaningless, boring lists of names. Rather, they served important functions. These catalogs trac...
Divorce may be defined as the legal dissolution of a marriage covenant. Under the Mosaic regime, divorce could be obtained for a variety of reasons (Dt. 24:1; Mt. 19:8). But this looseness was merely tolerated; it was not the divine ideal. Under the Christian system, the strictness of the marital...
Biblical chronology has to do with the relationship of the events recorded in Scripture to specific dates. Some events are a bit ambiguous in terms of date. Others are more precise. While the Bible does not provide a precise date for the world's creation, two things are clear. • Human history ext...
A word that denotes the commencement of anything with a point of origin. The "heavens and the earth" had a beginning (Gen. 1:1); hence, they are not eternal. Material origins must be explained supernaturally since there is no known naturalistic explanation. When the Universe experienced its begin...
We have much to learn about prayer from Jesus. His prayers are models both in what to pray for and when to pray.
Is the earth billions of years old? Does it matter? What does the evidence reveal?
A comprehensive exposé of the Jehovah’s Witness denial of the deity of Jesus Christ.
For Bible believers, there can be no compromise between evolutionary chronology and the biblical historical record.
Since its release in 2001, the English Standard Version of the Bible has gained popularity. We reviewed the ESV several years back and gave it commendation. Last year the ESV Study Bible appeared. While the study tools frequently are helpful, there are numerous danger spots characterized by doctr...
Is it possible that dinosaurs and humans inhabited the same early earth? If so, why aren’t dinosaurs mentioned in Genesis 1? Study this issue with us.
Sometimes well-meaning writers attribute to Christ incorrect attitudes or actions. We must be careful not to do that. Let us look carefully at this important issue.
Is “marriage” a divinely designed institution, or is it a human invention? Let us see where the evidence lies.
Why coal is a bad witness in the case for evolution.