The church is a collection of all sorts of people from varying backgrounds and with different personalities. It is inevitable that such an aggregate of folks will experience conflicts. But the Scriptures can help us deal with these difficult situations. In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses this theme.

The prophet Hosea described ancient Israel’s goodness as like the morning dew. What did he mean by this strange analogy?

To whom was the seventh-day sabbath a religious obligation?

Romans 8:28 has been a tremendous comfort to Christians for twenty centuries. In this article, Wayne Jackson does a textual study of this amazing passage.

It is such a comfort to know that God is a Being of perfect goodness. Reflect on these aspects of his goodness.

Does the privilege of prayer apply equally to every one? Are there limitations on objectives for which one may pray? Are there conditions regulating the effectiveness of prayer? Let us reflect upon these challenging questions.

The book of Genesis is a narrative dealing with “beginnings,” as the title of the document indicates. One of the beginnings in Genesis is the record of how human beings came to speak different languages.

One of the last instructions Christ gave to his apostles was to go make disciples of all the nations. In this article, we review the account of this solemn command as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20.

The term “sanctification” is used rather loosely in the community of “Christendom.” What does the Bible really teach about this important theme?

The apostle Paul’s reference to “the end” in 1 Corinthians 15 examined.

An account in the Old Testament book of Nehemiah serves as a remarkable example of divine providence.

A discussion of the faith of Moses who forsook the treasures of Egypt

This editorial discusses the recent Vatican affirmation regarding the “primacy of Peter.”

Was Mohammed another prophet of God? Is there any evidence that would support that claim?

Poignant words concisely spoken are echoed in worship assemblies every Lord’s Day. In remembrance of him, Christians recall the words of Jesus, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins” (Matt. 26:28).

While politicians are promising hope and change, we would be wise to consider where success and failure actually come from.

Why do people say they have decided to quit the church?

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

Will God remember all sins on the day of judgment, even those once pardoned?