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Ezekiel 28:1–19 is a fascinating study of the prophetic promise of the fall of ancient Tyre. Unfortunately, this segment of Scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text—namely, the fall of Satan in Eden and the rise of the Antichrist near the end of the curr...
Can a person uphold the value of life and at the same time argue for the death penalty? The truth is — we esteem life as sacred when we support the principle of capital punishment.
Does the fact that God did not require water baptism for the remission of sins under the Mosaic system indicate that baptism must not be obligatory under the New Covenant? Does this compromise the Lord’s “immutability”? Study the question with us.
Is the Holy Spirit, as a divine Being, worthy of our worship? What do the Scriptures teach on this vital theme? Carefully and prayerfully study this subject with us.
Are blood transfusions a violation of God’s law? The “Jehovah’s Witnesses” claim they are. Many cases can be documented that demonstrate that the “Witnesses” have allowed family members to die, rather than save their lives with blood transfusions. Read this article regarding this controversial is...
It is not difficult to see how vital it is to understand the role of Jesus’ blood in God’s redemptive plan.
The life of Abraham abounds with lessons from which the sincere child of God can profit.
Why was forgiveness promised to the Israelites when the New Testament says their sacrifices could not provide forgiveness for sins?
If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?
What is the meaning of that phrase in the book of Hebrews, “the spirits of just men made perfect”? In order to understand the expression, the surrounding context must be examined. This study does that.
The remarkable biblical prophecies concerning Ishmael are explored—especially the historical emergence of his descendants and their warlike characteristics.
There are numerous examples from history of valiant Christians who went to their deaths as martyrs, singing hymns and happily praising God. How were they able to exude such a joyful demeanor? Whence their sense of fearlessness that seems to elude so many today?
The sacred expression, “in the days of his flesh,” is wonderfully rich — in its explicit affirmation and in its implications.
We must plead the cause of the innocent. We must defend the sanctity of human life. For justice will roll down like waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream (Amos 5:24).
The book of Jude argues forcefully against the misguided notion that no child of God can ever be lost.
It is commonly charged that certain documents of the Old Testament are unbalanced in terms of sexual matters? This allegation reflects a misunderstanding of the sacred text. This week’s Question addresses this matter.
Do public school officials have the right to force students to read materials that they or their parents deem to be morally offensive?
The book of Daniel stands as powerful evidence for the genuineness of Bible prophecy. It thus is a convincing demonstration of the divine origin of the Scriptures.
Youth can accomplish magnificent things for the Master’s cause. But do we always recognize this? Here are some striking examples that demonstrate God’s confidence in youth.
By what standard should one evaluate a political leader? Does the Bible shed any light on this question?