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Does God work in our lives today?
The Old Testament account of David and Bathsheba’s scandalous affair is a sad episode in history. Does their conduct serve as a precedent, justifying adulterous relationships today? Some appeal to it to that end. Wayne Jackson addresses this issue in this month’s Feature.
Some have suggested that certain accounts within the Old Testament appear to depict God not as holy, kind, good, and merciful, but instead as unjust, mean, vengeful, and unmerciful. How can God be called “good” in light of such events?
The Holy Spirit was promised by Christ to his apostles for their special work.
When we think about miracles in the New Testament, we often consider the miracles of Christ in the Gospel accounts. There are, however, many miracles recorded in the book of Acts. A survey of these miraculous works is worthy of our reflection.
Paul once wrote that the “marks of Jesus” were on his body. Let us explore that marvelous phrase.
The declaration, “The righteous shall live by faith,” is found several times in the Bible. What is the significance of the expression? This essay explores this issue.
Many fail to appreciate the mysterious operation of divine providence. Paul was quite aware of it.
Why did Paul, who was an apostle, go to Jerusalem in Acts 15 to settle a dispute in the early church.