Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea who presided at the trial of Jesus, was truly a tragic character. Yet, he was providentially used by God to establish the innocence of Christ. Wayne Jackson takes a look at Pilate in this week’s Penpoints.

By way of a parable, Jesus instructed that a respect and desire for truth is integral to one’s accepting the Gospel message.

There is great concern about the growing depletion of earth’s natural resources. Many, however, do not realize who has contributed significantly to this problem. Read this article and identify the culprits.

Since the late second century A.D., controversy has existed concerning the nature of the Godhead. Is God a solitary person—simply manifested in three forms? Or do three separate personalities exist, each of whom possesses the nature of deity? Is the popular doctrine of the Trinity true or false?

What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation — still a problem to this day.

It seems that everyone these days is afflicted with a “syndrome.” Though that term is considerably overused and misused, there are some spiritual maladies that might appropriately be called a “syndrome.” In this article we address one of these.

What is the meaning of the expression “new heavens and a new earth” as found in 2 Peter 3:13?

Is Jehovah “in touch” with His creation? Does he still rule in the kingdoms of men?

Jerusalem has been called the city of ten thousand memories. This article reflects upon J.W. McGarvey’s visit to that city more than a century ago.

Some charge that the Bible is inconsistent since it condemns lying, yet appears to endorse Rahab’s involvement in this very sin. How is this supposed discrepancy to be explained?

This article addresses recent reports of possible evidence in the Black Sea for the Genesis flood.

Our great need today is “prophets” — not promoters, pushers, psychologists, and pleasers. In this presentation, Wendell Winkler discusses the answer to this need — study.

This article discusses the false doctrine of the “immaculate conception” of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Are public worship forums the place for “fashion” eccentricities? Some seem to think there should be no restrictions as to what one may wear when functioning in a teaching and/or leadership role in church assemblies. This “hot button” topic is discussed in this week’s Penpoints article.

Is modesty a lost virtue? Can it be regained?

While the Old Testament demanded the tithe from the Hebrews, the New Testament embodies a nobler challenge. Christians should carefully consider the percentage of their giving on the Lord’s day.

Do public school officials have the right to force students to read materials that they or their parents deem to be morally offensive?

What is “meekness”? And what did Jesus mean when he said the meek will “inherit the earth”?