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

On May 17, 2009, President Obama called for a sensible debate on abortion during his commencement speech at Notre Dame University. However, when he was asked directly, “At what point does a baby get human rights?” by Rick Warren, the President ducked with the best of them: “that question with specificity, you know, is above my pay grade.”

Learn the distinction between death and Hades, body and soul.

Characters in the book of Joshua present interesting and valuable studies that offer powerful, transforming spiritual lessons

Shortly before his arrest and death, Jesus taught his disciples by means of a beautiful allegory, that of the “vine” and the “branches.” Study this wonderful illustration with us.

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

Would you like greater strength in confronting temptation? We can learn from the Master, who never yielded, and we ought to appreciate the sufferings he endured for us. Let us study together the temptations of Christ.

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?

The term “last” is applied to several different things in the New Testament. There are valuable lessons for you to think about embedded in these descriptions.

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”?