Article Should Christians Pray for the Forgiveness of Their Sins?
This article discusses whether or not the Christian is required to pray for the forgiveness of his sins.
Article How Old Is the Earth?
What does the Bible say about the age of the earth? What about science? Does it really matter?
Article The Marvelous Book of Jeremiah
The book of Jeremiah is one of the longest books of the Old Testament. It is also one of the most thrilling. In this article, we wish to give the reader an introduction to this remarkable sacred narrative.
Article Masada: The Final and Futile Stand
On a high mountain plateau just west of the Dead Sea in AD 73, the final battle between the Romans and the Jews took place. It was the concluding destruction and dispersal of the Hebrew nation, as such previously was known for the preceding 15 centuries.
Bible Term Advocate
The apostle John affirms that Jesus functions as an “Advocate” on behalf of his people (1 John 2:1). The Greek word for advocate is parakletos, literally suggesting “to call to one’s side.” The ter...
Article 1 John 2:1—The Advocate
Christ is our attorney, pleading our case before the Father. What a thrilling concept!
Article Never Man So Spoke
What made Jesus the greatest teacher of all time? Wayne Jackson discusses the unique and profound way Jesus Christ spoke and taught, emphasizing his divine authority, wisdom, and the enduring impact of his words.
Bible Term Agnostic
The word “agnostic” does not appear in the English Bible. The term derives, however, from Greek roots suggesting the idea “not known.”

When Paul visited Athens, he noted that the pagans there had ...

Article The Divine Pattern of Acceptable Worship—Part 2
What is acceptable worship? This article is the second in a two-part series.
Article God’s Plan of Salvation for His Lost Children
How can a fallen away Christian be restored to fellowship with Christ and his church?
Article Did Matthew Blunder?
Matthew, in appealing to a prophecy, seems to attribute it to Jeremiah, whereas the Old Testament has it in the book of Zechariah. Critics, in characteristic fashion, have charged Matthew with an error.
Article The Syrophoenician Woman: A Woman of Great Faith
As I was studying recently through the Gospel of Mark, I was reintroduced to this wonderful individual—the Syrophoenician woman. I know that we can learn from this episode in the life of Jesus. Consider with me why our Lord described this Gentile lady as a woman of great faith.
Article The Philanthropic Nature of Christianity
The arrival of Christianity provided refreshing encouragement of love of fellow man to a time that was marked by the lack of philanthropy.
Article The Menace of Radical Preterism
A brief review of the heretical doctrine of realized eschatology
Article The Divine Pattern of Acceptable Worship—Part 1
What is acceptable worship? This article is the first in a two-part series.
Article This Generation Shall Not Pass Away
Are the visible signs of Matthew 24 indicators of the Lord’s second coming or of a conflict that would occur within the lifespan of “that generation”?
Article A Rebellion in Heaven
Is there biblical evidence that there once was a rebellion among angels in heaven?
Article What’s This Mars Stuff All About?
Scientists continue to pursue the hunt for life on other planets. The Mars rover experiments are but another recent example of this vain objective of the evolutionary community.
Article The Power of the Pen
Wayne Jackson reflects on the power of Christian writing for influencing faith and education. Learn from a lifetime dedicated to the pen’s might and the Bible’s wisdom.
Question The Gospel Writers and Their Quotations from Jesus
This is a good question, but the alleged problem is not of serious import. Let us consider the following factors.

General PrinciplesFirst, it has long been recognized that when referring to anothe...