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What is the “morning star” promised to the faithful who overcome?
Though the New Testament writer Luke was a Gentile, surprisingly his Gospel account reveals a significant knowledge of the Old Testament scriptures. Reflect upon this fact with us.
Consider these two points gleaned from Paul’s confrontation with the apostle Peter.
Both the liberal left and the radical right have seriously distorted 2 John 9 to support their causes. What does this passage mean, and how does it relate to modern religious controversy?
In what seems to be a rather blunt statement, Paul wrote to the Roman Christians, “Let God be found true, but every man a liar.” (Romans 3:4). What is the meaning of this challenge?
The fact that we are “kept” for Jesus Christ does not diminish our responsibility.
This essay addresses a verse commonly used in support of the false doctrine of original sin.
Jesus once declared, “Salvation is from the Jews.” What did he mean?
The Apostle John shows an obvious distinction between the body and the soul.
This article calls for reflection upon the need to be right with God, in view of sudden tragedies.
Part two in a two-part series on Bertrand Russell’s reasons why he rejected Christianity
It has long been known that denominationalists, welded to the theory of salvation by “faith alone,” repudiate the connection between baptism and the forgiveness of sins. Some, formally sound on this issue, now are capitulating to sectarian error. Take a brief look at this issue with us.
Romans 8:28 has been a tremendous comfort to Christians for twenty centuries. In this article, Wayne Jackson does a textual study of this amazing passage.
In spite of relative prosperity, better health, and considerable freedom, many people (even Christians) suffer with depression. What does the Bible say about depression? Is there a spiritual solution for this mental state?
Based upon a misunderstanding of Ephesians 2:8, some argue that “faith” is a gift from God, and that it is not, therefore, a condition of salvation. This theory is the offspring of Calvinism. This week’s question explores this issue.
John Hagee’s new book, In Defense of Israel, makes some astounding claims. But will they stand in the light of scripture?
Mark 2:5 relates an account in which faith in Jesus is “seen.” Of what significance is this passage to the age-old “faith vs. works” discussion?
The account of David and Goliath’s battle teaches numerous spiritual principles.
There are three characteristics of love evident in the Apostle John’s inspired statement.
Did Haggai refer to Christ as the “desire” of the nations? Study this passage with us.