This article shows how the histories of Herodotus confirm the reliability of the Bible.

Biblical ethics would never allow the faithful Christians to engage in practices commonly known as bribery.

What role does the nation of Israel play — past and present — in the plan of God? Does their illustrious past have any relevance today or in the future?

A discussion of Paul’s prohibition of braided hair, gold, etc.

Does the prohibition of the law of Moses, against making “markings” in the flesh condemn modern tatoos?

Was Mark confused regarding the identity of “Philip,” the first husband of Herodias?

This article explores the meaning of Hebrews 10:26 and whether deliberate sin after becoming a Christian can lead to someone becoming lost. Wayne Jackson considers the context of the letter’s original recipients who were contemplating leaving Christianity and God’s willingness to forgive all sin.

A survey out of Washington, D.C. requests that ministers answer this question: “Can an individual serve in leadership who lacks moral authority?”

In times of great crisis, people cry out to God in prayer. While this is understandable, prayers for the dead are both futile, and contrary to biblical truth.

The arrival of Christianity provided refreshing encouragement of love-of-fellowman to a time that was marked by the lack of philanthropy.

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.

Here is a simple seven point plan to help one start understanding the Bible and its remarkable message.

Jehovah’s questioning of the patriarch Job demonstrates the futility of criticizing our Creator.

It is such a comfort to know that God is a Being of perfect goodness. Reflect on these aspects of his goodness.

The doctrine of baptism, as set forth in the New Testament, is scarcely recognizable in the modern world of “Christendom.” How did this strange and unwarranted change come about? Study this issue with us.

Was the church of Christ established on the day of Pentecost? Or was it established at some earlier time in human history?

Although baptism is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament, the rite has been so grossly misunderstood in a great variety of ways.

The book of Jonah is more than just a delightful story for children. Here are 10 valuable lessons gleaned from Jonah’s encounter with the great fish and the people of Nineveh.

One of the last instructions Christ gave to his apostles was to go make disciples of all the nations. In this article, we review the account of this solemn command as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20.

Evidence of scientific foreknowledge in the Bible points to the original author—God!