The Holy Spirit is a divine being who is spirit in nature (Luke 24:39) and holy in character.

• The Holy Spirit is not a mere force (as some cultists insist, e.g., the “Jehovah’s Witnesses”); rat...

Does baptism come before or after the salvation contemplated in 1 Peter 3:21?

In an attempt to harmonize the biblical record with evolutionary chronology, some allege that the creation description of Genesis 1 is merely metaphorical. Such a position thrusts aside responsible interpretative procedure.

Before we obey the gospel, we are dead in sin (Eph. 2:1). But the question is, to what does this refer: the physical body or a spiritual condition?

It refers, of course, to our spiritual conditio...

Discover the historical background behind the Old Testament prophecy of Nahum.

In order to appreciate the message of this book, one must understand something of the historical circumstances which it addresses.

Christ is our attorney, pleading our case before the Father. What a thrilling concept!

Some 17 different words in the Greek New Testament represent, in one way or another, the concept of “giving.”

While God does not “need” anything from man (Acts 17:25), he has always demanded that ...

The Scriptures teach that human beings have a spirit/soul that is capable of suffering everlasting punishment.

A critic, who believes that “speaking in tongues” is a gift available in this age, believes he has detected a flaw in our position that the gift of tongues was restricted to the first century. Based upon his view of 1 Corinthians 13:8ff, he argues that if “tongues” are obsolete, then “knowledge” should be as well. Since we still have knowledge, it is claimed, tongues remain as well. Here is our response to the gentleman’s objection.

Study the historical background of the Old Testament book of Micah, prophet of God.

Where is the hope of the righteous to be eternally realized — on earth or in heaven? The Bible’s answer is very clear.

When the conditions of God are happily met, one may be assured of the merciful pardon of Heaven.

God’s commission to the prophet Jonah provides insight into the nature of God and our relationship to him.

Song of Solomon is a beautiful work of inspired literature that extols the bliss of genuine love after the divine order.

What is acceptable worship? This article is the first in a two-part series.

“He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” If there is one verse most folks have memorized, it is this one. But what does it really mean?

Why is there so much religious diversity in the world—or even in the community of “Christendom”? Surely such is not the ideal will of God. Let us consider this theme most carefully.

In dealing with a contentious element in the Corinthian church, and in anticipation of a visit to this congregation, Paul admonished: “Examine yourselves.” Those who are conscientious regarding their own souls will appropriate this principle to their personal beliefs and practices.

It is a serious mistake to make the prophetic time frame of the book of Revelation hinge one solitary expression.