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What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation — still a problem to this day.
How should we view the writings of Paul? The apostle claimed that his message was from God.
One of the darkest days of King David’s administration arrived when he succumbed to lust and destroyed a friend.
Does this key phrase from Revelation 1:1 mean that John’s prophecies would all be fulfilled within a short time span?
To whom was the seventh-day sabbath a religious obligation?
The ex-president’s high popularity is perplexing in light of his moral failures. This article addresses this paradox.
In a letter to the church at Corinth, Paul affirmed that “the natural man does not receive the things of God.” Some allege that this text suggests that one cannot understand the Scriptures without direct guidance from the Holy Spirit. But, as Wayne Jackson demonstrates in this article, this view ...
Some religious leaders deny that water baptism is an essential component in God’s plan for human redemption. Frequently, 1 Corinthians 1:17 is employed to argue this point. What is the truth regarding this matter?
The tragic story of King David’s infamous son, Absalom, conveys many valuable lessons.
Why does the Jehovah’s Witness’ Bible render John 1:1 as, “the Word was a god”?
Saul, Israel’s first king, stands as a solemn warning to all who followed thereafter.
Psalm 3 is a morning song of David during a difficult time in the king’s life. It is brief, but brimming with instruction and comfort.
The name “Immanuel” in Hebrew means “God is with us,” and the prophecy finds its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ.
It is not an uncommon thing that a Bible verse, which seems so simple, can be so deep and brimming with meaning. Such surely is the case with the apostle John’s tender message in 1 John 2:1-2. In this week’s Penpoints, we contemplate this thrilling passage.
A reader feels there may be some conflict between the first two chapters of the book of Genesis. But is this the case? Take a closer look at the supposed problem.
This article attempts to determine the meaning of the term “days” in connection with the creation week.
Many today strongly contend that the silence of the Bible is not prohibitive. However, a comparison of some Old Testament passages indicates otherwise.
Does baptism come before or after the salvation contemplated in 1 Peter 3:21?
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul refers to Christ as “the firstborn of all creation.” Does this phrase suggest that Jesus was a “created” being? The “Jehovah’s Witnesses” so allege, but what is the truth of the matter? Study this intriguing question with us.
Critics claim that the Gospel records contradict due to the fact that some passages speak of Jesus being in the tomb three days and three nights, while other texts mention only three days. What is the solution to this alleged discrepancy?