Are dead people able to view the activities of their loved ones who are still alive?

A sincere student wants to know how one can read Romans 10:9-10, which mentions only faith and confession, and then contend that baptism is essential to salvation. Wayne Jackson discusses the “analogy of faith” principle.

Is the story of Christ’s “virgin birth” really a rehash from ancient paganism?

Is there a contradiction between Daniel and Luke as to who is in control of the kingdoms of men?

Did Jesus literally say we should pluck out our eye if it offends us?

In his first letter to Timothy, Paul uses the expression, “lifting up holy hands” (1 Tim. 2:8). Does this suggest that one should hold up his hands when praying? Wayne Jackson addresses this question.

What does the Bible mean when it suggests that God may “send a strong delusion” to some people (2 Thes. 2:11)? Would the “God of truth” actually “send” a lie? Too, is it possible for a person to harden his heart to the extent that he is beyond the hope of salvation?

Why do Christians teach that the dead are conscious, when the Scriptures refer to death as “sleep”?

Is there any evidence that God speaks directly to people today? What does the Bible say?

No one can “snatch” Christ’s sheep away from him. (Jn. 10:28). But does this mean that a child of God can never fall from grace and be lost eternally?

Is the gift of speaking in tongues still being given by the Holy Spirit?

Sometimes the Bible condemns hate. Sometimes it seems to encourage it.

Critics of the Bible allege that the apostle Matthew made a mistake when he suggested “Judea” was “beyond the Jordan” (Mt. 19:1). Is there any way to legitimately exonerate the apostle from this charge? Study this problem with us.

The New Testament records an episode where Jesus “cursed” a fig tree. Many people are disturbed with reference to this incident. What is the meaning behind this strange circumstance?

The article explores the concept of re-baptism, discussing its validity from a scriptural perspective, and the circumstances in which it might be considered necessary, such as a lack of understanding or faith at the time of the original baptism.

How can God be viewed as good, when the Bible suggests that he created evil?

In 1 Corinthians 7:15 Paul affirms that if an unbelieving mate abandons his Christian companion the Christian is “not under bondage.” Some allege that this provides an additional cause for divorce other than fornication (Matthew 5:32; 19:9). But is there real evidence for this position?

Is there a reasonable explanation for John’s statement that the deeds of Christ could not fit into all of the world’s books (Jn. 21:25)?

Did God cause people to lie by sending “lying spirits” to deceive?

Is a Saturday-night observance of the Lord’s Supper just as good as observing it on the Lord’s Day?