From our Store
20 results
What did Jesus mean in Mark 7:11-12 when he condemned the Pharisees’ practice of “Corban”?
Certainly, many of those who have defended the idea that sprinkling is an acceptable form of baptism have attempted to establish their case by such an appeal. R. C. H. Lenski (a Lutheran), for example, contended: "A baptism of couches [tables – KJV] by immersion is impossible; the ritual cleansin...
When it comes to religion, some folks have a real “disconnect.” By that I mean they are strong in arguing for a particular doctrinal platform, but they see no relationship between their theological peculiarities and their conduct of life.
A consideration of several biblical metaphors used of the law of Moses.
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 Hebrew word which means "study") developed in two stages. The oldest was the Mishnah ("to repeat"), a col...
The discovery of the Code of Hammurabi reveals several interesting ideas when compared to the Law of Moses.
The doctrine of baptism, as set forth in the New Testament, is scarcely recognizable in the modern world of “Christendom.” How did this strange and unwarranted change come about? Study this issue with us.
Is the Bible a divine document inspired of God? If so, to what degree? Is it merely in sense or in sentence? Are the very words of the text inspired?
The Scriptures speak of the “common” faith and the “common” salvation. Does this term allow for the divergent views and practices in today’s world of “Christendom”? Does it permit various modes of “salvation”?
It seems that everyone these days is afflicted with a “syndrome.” Though that term is considerably overused and misused, there are some spiritual maladies that might appropriately be called a “syndrome.” In this article we address one of these.
It is not difficult to see how vital it is to understand the role of Jesus’ blood in God’s redemptive plan.
Many folks within the domain of “Christendom” applaud the system of “denominationalism.” But does the “denominational” principle have the approval of Scripture?
How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect what we practice and preach?
Did Jesus literally say we should pluck out our eye if it offends us?
Racism is an insidious evil that lies at the root of much hate against both man and God.
What is acceptable worship? This article is the first in a two-part series.
Why are there four gospel accounts that cover so much of the same material? Are the records harmonious or do they conflict?
Between the end of the Old Testament era, and the commencement of the New Testament period, four centuries passed. During these times important events transpired that impacted the commencement of Christianity. Every Bible student should familiarize himself with this history.
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 "to repeat," reflecting the way these traditions were taught and memorized, by repetition, long before...
Christ taught much about sin, and we would profit from a humble reflection on some of the sayings of Jesus about sin.
