Is it appropriate to sing some of the songs from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament? An interested reader wants to know.

What is the “morning star” promised to the faithful who overcome?

In a number of places in the New Testament, the sin of lasciviousness is strongly condemned. Exactly what lasciviousness?

Paul says “the head of the woman is the man” (1 Cor. 11:3). In what sense is this true? Does this apply only to religious relationships or is the principle broader?

Should Christians practice fasting?

How is Christianity different than religions that worship several gods?

First of all, the midwives may have told the truth. It may have been that the Hebrew women, fearing the king’s commandment, did not call for the midwives in a timely way.

Second, one is not obliga...

What was Cain’s sin? Weakness, lack of faith or downright rebellion?

No, it wouldn’t. Note the following factors:

1. The term “unknown” is not in the original text. It was added by the King James translators. It is unwarranted and unnecessary.

2. The nature of ...

Bible critics charge Jesus with an unethical act when he gave permission for some demons to enter a herd of swine. A closer look, however, reveals that the accusation is baseless.

What is the mysterious “Book of Jashar” referenced in the Old Testament?

What is a missionary society? Some Christians carelessly throw that designation around, labeling perfectly legitimate works with this pejorative expression.

If the thief on the cross could be saved without being baptized, why cannot people today do the same?

Several observations regarding this matter are in order.

First, one cannot take a passage that presents a difficulty and set it against an almost encyclopedic collection of information that leads ...

Is it wrong for the elders of a local congregation to ask the members to “pledge” what they intend to give each week into the church treasury for the coming year?

Does Paul’s condemnation of sorcery include prescription drugs?

There are those known as “conditionalists” who argue for the eventual annihilation of the wicked. The gentleman asking this question does not appear to be in this category, but he repeats a charge ...

The phrase a cappella derives from a Latin expression that, via Italian, means “in the style of the church” or “as is done in the church.” It reflects the historical reality that instrumental music...

I have a Christian friend who teaches high school science. Evolutionary propaganda fills the textbooks. He presents the authors’ viewpoints and clearly labels them as “theory.”

Then, using legitim...

What day was Jesus actually raised on? Sunday or the Sabbath?