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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

“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?

The first verse of the Gospel of John is absolutely brimming with meaning, and it refutes a host of popular errors.

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

The Greeks had several words that reflected various concepts of “love.” Forms of three of these are found in the N.T. (a) The noun storge had a variety of uses in the ancient world, but it most com...

The judgment pronounced on pagan nations by Amos the prophet point to the accountability of all people to the laws of God.

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.

What does it mean to be “converted”?

The Bible explicitly teaches that immersion is “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).

A knowledge of the history behind any passage of Scripture is helpful. It is especially true of the book of Obadiah.