The practice of having “baby dedication” services is becoming increasingly popular within some churches of Christ? Is this ritual a mere expedient, or does it reflect an unwarranted innovation? This article addresses this growing controversy.

The conversion of the persecutor, Saul of Tarsus, is one of the most significant events in the book of Acts. Tragically, the theme is frequently misunderstood. Study this case history with us.

This article addresses a sectarian argument that attempts to justify sprinkling as a substitute for immersion.

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

Some Christians have never graduated out of biblical kindergarten.

Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?

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

Not only are logic and Scripture compatible, they are inseparable. If we understand the Bible correctly, and use valid reasoning, biblical truths are concluded.

Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

All who wish to enjoy the remission of past sins will call on the name of the Lord by obeying the gospel plan of redemption. In no other way can one receive pardon.

What is a miracle? What is the purpose of miraculous signs? Are genuine miracles happening today? What about the “miracles” of the so-called modern “faith-healers”? Do these indicate a miraculous presence of the Spirit in modern times? Study this important topic.

Why do most modern translations use the word baptize, an anglicized Greek word, rather than translating the Greek word into English?

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.

When the plan of salvation is so easy to understand, why do some go to such great lengths to obscure it?

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.

Several passages in Acts provide us with first-century examples that help us to understand what it means to “preach Jesus.”

In a new volume on Greek grammar, Dr. Daniel Wallace (of the Dallas Theological Seminary), has made a monumental concession which devastates a common denominational rationalization relative to the meaning of eis in Acts 2:38.

The conversion of Cornelius in Acts 10 contains valuable lessons for today.

Over the years the folks at C.R.I. (Martin, Hanegraaff, et al.) have lustily pursued debate encounters with a host of cultists. They have engaged the heretical movements in verbal and written battles time and again, and begged for additional conflicts.

What is the actual history of the Seven Sacraments?