If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?

The Old Testament account of David and Bathsheba’s scandalous affair is a sad episode in history. Does their conduct serve as a precedent, justifying adulterous relationships today? Some appeal to it to that end. Wayne
Jackson addresses this issue in this month’s Feature.

The term “sovereign” denotes the right that God has to rule the Universe. Note that the word “reign” is contained within “sovereign.”

Jehovah has this “right” because he is the Creator, and theref...

Division “contrary to the doctrine” of Christ is wrong (Romans 16:17); but division, consistent with the Lord’s teaching, is not. Let faithful men and women work for a church that is united—but united upon the basis of biblical truth, not sectarian compromise (John 17:17).

Carefully study Isaiah 2:2-4 and absorb the rich truths of this prophecy.

Rehoboam was a reckless king over the nation of Judah and his folly caused spiritual decay among the Lord’s people. What lessons might one learn from this tragic circumstance in ancient history?

In the book of Isaiah (55:1ff) there is a thrilling prophecy of the salvation that was to be made available as a result of the promised Messiah’s victory over death.

Was Jesus Christ “immersed” in the Jordan River, or did John merely pour water upon the Lord’s head? Some scholars have attempted to argue that the case for Jesus’ “immersion” cannot be proved. But what does the evidence actually reveal?

Is there anything I can do to stop worrying and learn to trust God?

A critic has accused the Christian Courier of misrepresenting Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Mormon Church, with reference to one of his alleged “revelations.” Were we guilty of this infraction? Read this article and see.

Saul, Israel’s first king, stands as a solemn warning to all who followed thereafter.

Throughout God’s word, the responsibility of mankind to make a choice between serving God and Satan is clearly set forth.

The Greek term for “man” is anthropos. Plato suggested that the word reflects the idea of an “upward looking” one, hinting, perhaps, that man finds no rest upon this planet. He is ever searching fo...

Borrowing from the legal terminology of the first century, the New Testament writers used the figure of a “last will and testament” to characterize that body of doctrine to which mankind is obligated in the Christian age, i.e., that era of time from the day of Pentecost until the Lord’s return. In this article, we examine several important features of a “last will and testament.”

Is it wrong to disagree about religious doctrine?

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.

A seemingly casual reference to the eagle’s wing more than 2,700 years ago is remarkably scientifically accurate.

It is such a comfort to know that God is a Being of perfect goodness. Reflect on these aspects of his goodness.