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The Book of Job is one of the most magnificent documents of literary history. This treatise may be studied from several vantage points. One of these is to examine some of the penetrating questions that are posed in the book. In this month’s Feature, Wayne Jackson explores some of these queries.
Why are some prayers never answered? Is it possible that we may be guilty of hindering our own requests to the Lord?
Is Satan an actual living, personal being? What does the Bible reveal about this malevolent enemy of God and man?
The Bible promises a wide array of blessings upon those who have the patience to “wait upon” the Lord. Consideration of this theme will pay rich dividends.
How can we secure the future of our nation? What is the solution to homeland security?
Critics of the Bible sometimes claim that God once asked Moses to act in a deceitful way when dealing with Pharaoh. Is this accusation fair?
In a micro-exclamation of praise, Paul has captured the whole of redemptive history — Heaven’s operations on behalf of Adam’s fallen children. It yet leaves us stunned!
When Christ was in his “own country,” Mark says that “he could do no mighty work” there (Mark 6:5). What is the meaning of this perplexing passage?
The Old Testament is worthy of our time and study. Although it held a distinct place in redemptive history, which it no longer holds, it still has timeless truths to be learned and applied.
The book of Romans is magnificent in that it reveals so many aspects of the “righteousness of God” (1:16-17).
Does God need our service? If not, then why should humanity serve him?
Will there be different “degrees” of reward and punishment in the eternal order of things? The concept of “justice” — together with scriptural declarations — suggest there will be appropriate judgements.
When we are suffering, is God really watching over us? Does he really care?
“I know that my Redeemer liveth, and at last he will stand up upon the earth.”
Jehovah’s questioning of the patriarch Job demonstrates the futility of criticizing our Creator.