Over the years, some of those who support the use of mechanical instruments of music have appealed to what is known as the psallo argument.

An account in the Old Testament book of Nehemiah serves as a remarkable example of divine providence.

When a child of God abandons his faith, is it still appropriate to refer to him as a “Christian”? What is the significance of this revered name?

How can a fallen away Christian be restored to fellowship with Christ and his church?

How should we view the writings of Paul? The apostle claimed that his message was from God.

In an effort to attract larger crowds, some churches are now encouraging animal-lovers to bring their pets to worship services. In this week’s Penpoints, Wayne Jackson lampoons this ludicrous practice.

A “Jehovah’s Witness” is upset at some of our articles that affirm the divine nature of Jesus Christ. He claims that John 17:3 negates the idea that Jesus is “God” in nature. This article responds to the gentleman’s charge.

It goes without saying that a God who can create a man from the “dust of the ground” (Gen. 2:7), also has the ability – if he so chooses – to heal.

The Jewish feast of Purim has its origin in the book of Esther.

The revelation of God – from his mind to ours – is an intricate and inspiring process. Study it with us.

The context of this passage makes it perfectly plain that the Lord Jesus is not of the angel class.

A critic asserts that the three different records of Paul’s conversion, as recorded in the book of Acts, are irrelevantly repetitious and even contradictory? Does the charge really hold up? Consider this matter with us.

What is the origin and design of marriage?

Paul identified the book of Job as Scripture.

Does the Bible teach that a Christian cannot ever fall away from grace?

The Bible student is sometimes puzzled as to why much of the boyhood life of Christ is omitted from the New Testament record. This was no accident. Actually, it is a subtle evidence of the inspiration of the sacred record. This week’s Penpoints touches on this issue.

Did the prophet Daniel foretell the general resurrection of the dead at the end of time (12:2), or was this a mere figure of speech pertaining to some local event?

The article discusses the extinction of the woolly mammoth, theories about its sudden demise, including climate change and the concept of uniformitarianism, and how catastrophism and the Genesis Flood provide alternative explanations. The possible existence of an Ice Age is also discussed.

Does God have freedom of choice? If so, could He choose to do evil?

What does death involve? This terminal human experience can be a frightening prospect indeed if one is unprepared for it.