Does behemoth’s “navel” preclude its classification as a dinosaur?

Are some sins “greater” than others? There is a sense in which any sin will condemn. There is another sense in which greater responsibility is attached to some acts of sin. Explore this topic with us.

Why was forgiveness promised to the Israelites when the New Testament says their sacrifices could not provide forgiveness for sins?

Should Christians raise their hands when praying?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the introduction of instrumental music in worship by David, as mentioned in the Old Testament. It explores different interpretations by Bible expositors and the implications for Christian worship today.

Yes, it is true that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

The prophet Malachi wrote, “For I, Jehovah, change not” (3:6). In Hebrews 13:8, the inspired penman writes, “Jesus Christ is the...

The short answer to your question is this: psychics have no power, either to predict future events or to cause what they predict to come to pass. You are wise to avoid them.

To flesh out the answe...

This is a good question, but the alleged problem is not of serious import. Let us consider the following factors.

General PrinciplesFirst, it has long been recognized that when referring to anothe...

We typically do not comment on specific issues related to congregations. It is impossible to know all of the facts surrounding certain events, and it is impossible to know the hearts of those invol...

You have described a volatile situation. I’m afraid that many Christians are so uninformed about both the spirit and the practice of church discipline that extremes in either direction are common m...

The Genesis narrative indicates that Adam and Eve were charged with the responsibility to multiply and fill the earth (Gen. 1:28).

After some ten generations of human history, a span of at least 1...

The term “Jehovah,” appearing in the American Standard Version (1901), takes the place of “LORD” (all caps) in the King James Translation, as well as in most modern versions.

It derives from four ...

Before analyzing Proverbs 14:4, it’s important to note that, contrary to popular belief, the Bible aims to guide us in every aspect of life. It does not divide life into secular and religious spher...

What does this puzzling passage mean? As with any troubling or difficult passage, we must first understand the context to better grasp what the author means.

Proverbs 31 begins as follows: “The wo...

The term “condemned” in Galatians 2:11 is a point of controversy among some commentators.

As with many biblical texts, it is important to understand what is happening in the passage and the circum...

In the King James Version of the Bible, Isaiah 14:12 reads:

““How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!””...

The Samaritans accepted only the Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy) as Scripture, yet they confidently anticipated the Messiah. In the Temple court, Peter preached:

““Moses indeed said, A pr...

There are two views concerning the meaning of the phrase, “new heavens and new earth.” Since they represent opposing viewpoints, one of them must be false.

The phrase indicates that heaven could b...

The Bible makes a claim that most books do not. It claims to be from God.

Some books, both ancient and modern, also claim a divine origin. However, unlike other books that make the claim, the Bibl...

The church is a collection of all sorts of people from varying backgrounds and with different personalities. It is inevitable that such an aggregate of folks will experience conflicts. But the Scriptures can help us deal with these difficult situations. In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses this theme.