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.

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...

Explore Christian ethics on lying and mental reservation. Learn how truth aligns with Biblical teachings.

I believe the brother is mistaken in his view. Several things should be noted.

First, it should be understood that Matthew’s record is a very abbreviated account of John’s ongoing ministry. Vast m...

This is Paul’s first letter to his convert, Timothy, who was from the city of Lystra (Acts 16:1). It appears to have been written after Paul’s release from his initial Roman imprisonment (Acts 28)....

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

This is Paul’s last letter before his execution. It was written during his final Roman imprisonment.

The epistle summons Timothy to Paul’s side. It is intended to help Timothy understand the event...

Is Proverbs 30:4 a proof text for the eternal sonship doctrine, or does it teach us something profound about man and his relationship with his Creator?

As is often the case, our Bible questions touch on some important fundamental issues:

• What actually constitutes marriage in God’s eyes?
• What role does civil authority play?

Let’s examine what...

The remarkable biblical prophecies concerning Ishmael are explored—especially the historical emergence of his descendants and their warlike characteristics.

Is voting a Christian duty? Some say voting in elections is a Christian obligation. Others say it is an option, not an obligation. Where does the truth lie?

The pagan myth charge, often applied to the birth of Christ, is frequently made by the uninformed. Here is a classic example:

“The idea of a supernatural or virgin birth is pagan, and it must have...

“Holy” is from the Greek hagios, which carries the idea of something “separated” from other things. The word is applied to various persons and things in the Bible.

• God utterly stands apart from...

The Mishnah is the oldest part of the Talmud: a written collection of the Jewish oral law, the rabbinic rulings and traditions that developed over time. The name comes from a Hebrew word meaning "t...

“The Lord’s supper” is the name Paul gives to the memorial meal of bread and fruit of the vine that Christians eat in remembrance of Christ’s death. The expression appears only once in the New Test...

“Predestination” is the idea that God determined something beforehand. The noun itself does not appear in the Bible, but the verb behind it does. The Greek term is proorizo (pro — “before” and hori...

Autonomy derives from two roots: auto (“self”) andnomos (“law”). It can have positive or negative connotations.

It’s crucial to remember that man is not autonomous. He is not empowered to rule him...

What will it take for a wayward nation to repent? Perhaps this lesson from ancient Israel is a helpful reminder.

Why was forgiveness promised to the Israelites when the New Testament says their sacrifices could not provide forgiveness for sins?

Jesus once prayed that God’s will might be done on earth, just as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). Jehovah’s will is what is best for humanity and what he requires us to implement in our lives.

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