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

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

The Bible is such a marvelously rich volume. It contains countless tiny details — little nuggets of truth containing great lessons — which one is likely to pass over in his reading if he is not very studious. Let us consider for a moment an interesting narrative in the book of Acts.

A subtle, but important, point from the Greek text helps us to distinguish several factors in the plan of salvation

Faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love are all qualities the apostle Peter identifies as qualifying one’s salvation.

Isaiah’s vision of “Jehovah of hosts” argues the deity of Jesus Christ.

This article calls for reflection upon the need to be right with God, in view of sudden tragedies.

Though the case of Samson is at times perplexing, the Hebrew writer included the judge in a list of “heroes of faith.” A consideration of this Old Testament character yields valuable lessons.

Bible prophecy is one of the most powerful evidences of the divine origin of the Scriptures. Here is a truly remarkable prophecy from the book of Zechariah.

Each generation is responsible for its own conduct, but certainly we can influence, for good or bad, those who come after us.

Did the apostle Paul teach that baptism was not necessary for salvation from sins? By no means. Study this passage with us.

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

On January 31, 2000, we reported in an article titled Another Fossil Flub about the embarrassing admission National Geographic posted on their web site, January 24, 2000. Now, we learn there was more than just an accidental mix up.

What was the nature of the product of Jesus’ first miracle at Cana?

Paul’s discussion of the “inner man” implies a facet of human existence that transcends the material.

The earthly life of Terry Schiavo has ended, but the controversy that surrounded this case is far from over. How does one assess these tragic life-and-death situations which are fraught with difficult ethical questions? Ponder this issue with us in this week’s Penpoints.

While it is certainly true that grace is a thrilling element in the divine scheme of things, it is not true that it is unconditionally dispensed, or that it is obtained merely by believing. Study this issue with us.

An associate editor of ChristianityToday.com has severely criticized the teaching methods of Jesus. In doing so, he has reflected upon himself far more than he has the Lord.

Did Jesus Christ lay aside His deity when He became human?

This striking passage clarifies the connection between one’s knowledge of the truth and his salvation.