The story of Ruth ... and three precious lessons from this memorable book from the Old Testament.

Scholarly sources may be helpful, but good Bible students recognize any human source can be biased or flawed. God’s Word is the ultimate standard of faith and practice.

Is “ignorance bliss” with regard to sin? Not according to the Scriptures.

Many have been lead into doctrinal error by what may seem to be compelling arguments. But when the logical consequences of such arguments are entertained, their absurdity becomes apparent.

In the past we have published several articles dealing with the innovation of using mechanical instruments of music in Christian worship. These essays have generated a flood of critical responses. We have categorized these defensive arguments, and in this article we offer our rebuttal.

To whom was the seventh-day sabbath a religious obligation?

What is Lent and Ash Wednesday? Are these religious observances found in the Bible?

The Holy Spirit was an active participant in the ministry of Christ.

A Roman Catholic scholar, Professor Thomas H. West, has renounced the doctrine of the resurrection of Christ in a newly published book. There is nothing fresh in his approach. It is the same old infidelity that has been around for centuries.

Zophar, one of Job’s friends, was a fierce critic of the patriarch of Uz. Many of his charges were unjust. Occasionally, however, he uttered meaningful truth. This brief article discusses one such episode.

Hebrews chapter 11 is a biblical record of faith. The examples listed there are our road map to understanding true faith.

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

The Holy Spirit was promised by Christ to his apostles for their special work.

We have much to learn about prayer from Jesus. His prayers are models both in what to pray for and when to pray.

Christians recognize that the New Testament Scriptures represent the body of sacred literature to which men are amenable today. But does that mean that we disregard the value of the Old Testament documents? Indeed not. These holy writings contribute to our spiritual well-being in a variety of ways. This week’s Penpoints explores some of these.

One of the astounding evidences which points to the divine origin of the Scriptures is the “brevity” of the records. In this article we study a case of this nature.

Some contend this passage indicates that miracles are a present-day reality. Wayne Jackson explains why this cannot be true.

Does Deborah’s service as a judge of Israel authorize leadership roles for women in the Lord’s church?

Is the kingdom of Christ now in existence? Or is the promise of such awaiting the future? The apostle Paul clearly affirms that the kingdom exists now.

Many folks within the domain of “Christendom” applaud the system of “denominationalism.” But does the “denominational” principle have the approval of Scripture?