The first epistle bearing Peter’s name speaks of “true grace.” Let us consider more closely the theme of “true grace,” for it is implied that there might be a false concept of grace.

What is the symbolic meaning behind the statement that Jesus was hung on a tree when he was actually hung on a cross?

The Greek term porne is a comprehensive term, covering every form of illicit sexual activity by human beings. Note the following passages that help us understand this word.

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What is the correct interpretation of this widely misunderstood passage?

The Scriptures do not teach, here nor elsewhere, that the Lord, in answer to prayer, supernaturally infuses His children with the Holy Spirit.

James 3:1 contains an important warning for teachers. Good teachers will be wonderfully blessed in heaven; bad teachers will be judged with severity.

The conditions of the first century world attest to the wonderful planning of God.

The term “works” is a perfectly noble word; yet, in the minds of some, there is a distorted view of this biblical term. Especially has the Protestant world reacted negatively to Catholicism’s "work...

Why do most modern translations use the word baptize, an anglicized Greek word, rather than translating the Greek word into English?

“Prophecy” is a message from God; the act of bringing forth that message is “prophesying.” “Prophecy” derives from a compound Greek term consisting of pro (“forth”) and phemi, “to speak,” hence, "t...

In Matthew 11:3, John the Immerser sends a message to Christ. Did his inquiry express doubt on his part?

Is the antichrist a character soon to be revealed on the stage of world events? Who is this person?

A closer look at one of Jesus’ parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.

This article discusses the possibility of “leviathan,” mentioned in Job, chapter 41.

Are the days of the creation literal 24-hour days or extended ages of time? Exodus 20:8-11 provides the answer.

Some point to Genesis 1:1-2 as a biblical basis for the Gap Theory. Yet a brief study of the grammar of this passage shows there is no such basis.

Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion, saved before and without baptism? Some so claim.

The Jerusalem church of Christ is a model that all churches should pattern themselves after. After all, they were operating under the direct instruction of the inspired apostles. The results are apparent in Acts 4:32.

A topical study of this Psalm reveals the gospel in miniature.

Moses prophesied of the coming leader of Israel that would be like unto him. This prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.