The Talmud is an encyclopedia of Jewish cultural tradition that was designed to supplement the Hebrew Old Testament. It evolved over an era from about 450 B.C. to A.D. 500.

The Talmud (from a Heb...

Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion of Acts chapter 10, saved before and without baptism?

A type (tupos) is a prophetic, pictorial preview that finds its fulfillment in an antitype. Types are grounded in historical events, but they are symbolic in import. These forms of figurative proph...

The word “Trinity” does not occur in the Scriptures. The term combines the dual concepts of “three” and “unity,” and thus it does convey a biblical idea, namely that the Godhead is composed of thre...

The book of Daniel stands as powerful evidence for the genuineness of Bible prophecy. It thus is a convincing demonstration of the divine origin of the Scriptures.

This essay addresses a verse commonly used in support of the false doctrine of original sin.

The term “Jehovah,” appearing in the American Standard Version (1901), takes the place of “LORD” (all caps) in the King James Translation, as well as in most modern versions.

It derives from four ...

May one contend that while the “law” was abolished by the death of Christ, nonetheless, the Psalms remain; and the Psalms provide authority for worshipping God with instruments of music?

Jehovah’s questioning of the patriarch Job demonstrates the futility of criticizing our Creator.

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

This article shows how the histories of Herodotus confirm the reliability of the Bible.

Though the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship are common in both the Catholic and Protestant communities of "Christendom, " most people do not realize that this function was unknown to the churches of the apostolic age. Rather, the practice was an innovation that came centuries after the establishment of Christ’s church, and such was wholly without New Testament authority. Noted scholar William Woodson discusses this digression in this month’s Feature article.

The New Testament was completed by the end of the first century. How do we know that the documents have come down to us with integrity over the past 20 centuries? It is a fascinating study. The evidence is stunning.

One of the darkest days of King David’s administration arrived when he succumbed to lust and destroyed a friend.

Evidence of scientific foreknowledge in the Bible points to the original author—God!

The inspiration of the Bible can be proven by several lines of argumentation. One of these is what the Bible does not say.

What is Lent and Ash Wednesday? Are these religious observances found in the Bible?

Christianity is best for humankind because it fits us well. If you have burdens, come see what Christ has to offer.

Were those disciples who were immersed by John the Baptizer required to be re-immersed on the Day of Pentecost or thereafter? Some sincere Bible students maintain they were, but will the evidence really support that view?

Discipline is actually a process of training that begins at the point of one’s conversion and continues throughout one’s life. It includes teaching, example, exhortation, admonition, etc. (2 Timoth...