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The scope of a biblical verse may be expanded by supplementary information on the same subject in related passages. An understanding of this hermeneutical principle would prevent many an error.
In his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul describes a certain level of human activity as “inexcusable” (Rom. 1:20). Does this imply that some conduct, even that which is bad, is “excusable”?
How does one evaluate the ethics of the practice of human cloning?
This article discusses the growing inclination toward physician-assisted suicide.
This is a review of Rosemary Reuther’s book which attempts to defend new “marriage” relationships.
This editorial discusses the new abortion pill, RU-486.
There have always been those who found the concept of the bodily resurrection incredible, i.e., unbelievable, and their modern counterparts are appearing increasingly—even in today’s church.
The greatest commandment ... love.
Several questions and comments have been recently received relative to some of our material dealing with the purpose of “water baptism,” as that theme is set forth in the New Testament. Accordingly, in this Feature article, we wish to address a reader’s obviously sincere concerns.
Recently a preacher raised the question: “Can we all understand the Bible alike?” He declared that we cannot, and asserted that those who believe that we can are simply entertaining an ignorant viewpoint.
Will wolves literally lie down with lambs? What does Isaiah’s prophecies mean?
Many have been racist out of ignorance or weakness. Others, with a more ingrained disposition, have sought to defend it.
By weaving together the data found in Paul’s prison epistles, one can get some feeling for how things fared for the apostle in Rome before being imprisoned again and finally departing to be with the Lord in his heavenly kingdom.
False notions about death permeate society’s thinking. Is death just an illusion? Is reincarnation a reality? Will we recognize each other after death? What about purgatory or speaking with the dead? What does the Bible say about these common beliefs about the dead?
Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ventured far afield from her area of expertise in speculating about human immortality.
One of the most fascinating areas of Bible study is that of typology—the study of Scripture “types.”
The commands found in the Bible may be classified in several ways to help our understanding.
There have always been those who found the concept of the bodily resurrection incredible.
Christianity is viewed by promoters of hate and bigotry as an obstacle. Atheism, however, is not.
A brief review of the heretical doctrine of realized eschatology