Who bears responsibility for the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart?

Borrowing from the legal terminology of the first century, the New Testament writers used the figure of a “last will and testament” to characterize that body of doctrine to which mankind is obligated in the Christian age, i.e., that era of time from the day of Pentecost until the Lord’s return. In this article, we examine several important features of a “last will and testament.”

The idea that all people will be saved appears to be gaining momentum. But the fact is, this dogma has no basis in Scripture and logically it is irrational.

What is the correct interpretation of this widely misunderstood passage?

After becoming a “child of God,” is it possible to lose one’s “inheritance”?

Peter’s recognition of fulfilled prophecies in Acts chapter 1 affirms the inspiration of Scripture.

The account of Israel’s conquest of Jericho shows that grace may be conditional.

A critic has disputed the biblical position that water baptism is requisite for the forgiveness of sins. He contends that one cannot be saved by a “corruptible” method. But “water” is corruptible. Thus, it has no place in the plan of redemption. Does the argument have merit? Read this article and see.

The Old Testament has much to say about Jesus Christ. The following outline will prove helpful in learning more about our Savior.

Some while back we published an article reviewing the Mormon dogma of “baptism for the dead.” A distinguished professor at Stanford University disputes our argumentation. This is our response to the gentleman.

Does Ecclesiastes 1:4 prove that the earth will abide forever?

The “destruction” of 2 Thessalonians 1:9 is not equivalent to “extinction.”

Words can take on different senses depending upon the context in which they are found.

The lessons learned from the Parable of the Prodigal Son – concerning the consequences of estrangement from God, and those qualities necessary for restoration, are treasures indeed.

Some openly repudiate what they call “pattern theology.” The apostle Paul, however, did not.

The context of this passage makes it perfectly plain that the Lord Jesus is not of the angel class.

When the conditions God are happily met, one may be assured of the merciful pardon of Heaven.

We must try to master the art of forgiving—for others’ sake, and for our own.

In order to appreciate the message of this book, one must understand something of the historical circumstances which it addresses.

The sacred expression, “in the days of his flesh,” is wonderfully rich — in its explicit affirmation and in its implications.