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Paul says “the head of the woman is the man” (1 Corinthians 11:3). In what sense is this true? Does this apply only to religious relationships, or is the principle broader?
In a number of places in the New Testament, the sin of lasciviousness is strongly condemned. Exactly what lasciviousness?
How should one interpret the use of the numeral 144, 000 in the book of Revelation?
Are Bible classes, commonly called “Sunday school classes,” in harmony with the holy scriptures? Some contend they are not, and they have divided the church over this issue. Take a fresh look at this subject with a biblically based, common sense approach.
How does one explain Jesus’ injuction for followers to “hate” their families?
Human beings frequently express their thoughts by means of figures of speech. This procedure is likewise a part of biblical revelation. The person who does not understand the use of figurative language will not fathom many elements of Bible truth. This article explores the necessity of understand...
Is it appropriate to sing some of the songs from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament? An interested reader wants to know.
Where is the hope of the righteous to be eternally realized — on earth or in heaven? The Bible’s answer is very clear.
If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?
Some songs certainly are unscriptural. But we should be sure that we do not irrationally object to songs based on our own misunderstanding of the Scriptures.
The apostles Paul’s final epistle to Timothy, contains a passage that is so brimming with meaning that it scarcely can be exhausted. Study it with us.
The human tongue is a dangerous weapon and exceedingly difficult to control. Let us consider some various forms of speech condemned in Scripture.
Paul’s discussion of the “inner man” implies a facet of human existence that transcends the material.
Are extraordinary methods for achieving pregnancy, e.g., artificial insemination by a third party donor, ethically permissible? Some contend that “how” a woman achieves pregnancy is not a material issue. The Old Testament case of Tamar is even employed as proof. What does the evidence really show?
Does 1 Corinthians 7:14 teach that a non-Christian is “sanctified” (saved) by being married to a Christian?
Paul’s admonishment of the Cretan Chrisitans, through Titus, provides a marvelous synopsis of the redemption process.
It is now urgent that courageous men and women repeat the ancient refrain, “ask for the old paths ... and walk therein ....”
Is the baptism in Mark 16:16 a baptism in water or is it of some other sort?
What is “meekness”? And what did Jesus mean when he said the meek will “inherit the earth”?
The book of Revelation ignites a confidence in the soul of every child of God — of any century. What a thrilling ray of hope this must have generated in the hearts of those early, suffering saints. Truly, it is the “gospel in miniature.”