Are Christians required to attend the formal worship meetings of their local congregation? There are varying views on this theme that are reflected in fluctuating patterns of church attendance. Let’s take a look at this issue.

Some make the claim that the Scriptures are in conflict in the matter of the morality of incest. But the allegation is false.

Many folks within the domain of “Christendom” applaud the system of “denominationalism.” But does the “denominational” principle have the approval of Scripture?

If a child is trained correctly, can he ever go wrong? What is the “rod” of correction?

There are Bible commands and principles that obligate us to “come together” when we are able to do so, and no “flip of a switch” can satisfy those demands upon able-bodied people.

How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect what we practice and preach?

What values are our children really learning from our parenting? Are we really concerned with instilling respect for God and his will in our children’s hearts, or are we more concerned with making sure they have the appearance of a successfull family environment?

A common defense mechanism is: “Don’t judge me!” But is all judging condemned in the Bible?

The Mormon doctrine concerning the church is a maze of confusion and contradiction.

The appellation of “Christian” is widely used as a category of people. But who, in fact, is (and who is not) a Christian?

What is your opinion of Christians who attend AA [Alcoholics Anonymous] meetings or treatment centers to stop drinking?

Train your children to avoid financial pitfalls, with the focus on being a faithful steward of all with which God blesses you. Reflect upon this important topic with Jason Jackson of the Christian Courier.

The Christian lives in a world where he interacts with other people on a daily basis. What sort of impression are we leaving upon others? The exercise of “common sense” principles of courtesy can have a wonderful effect upon your fellows. We reflect upon some of these in this week’s Penpoints article.

The church is a collection of all sorts of people from varying backgrounds and with different personalities. It is inevitable that such an aggregate of folks will experience conflicts. But the Scriptures can help us deal with these difficult situations. In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses this theme.

The time to work on your child’s character is when they are young, not old.

Should Christians practice fasting?

Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?

Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?

The name “Immanuel” in Hebrew means “God is with us,” and the prophecy finds its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Prior to his death in 1999, Ron Wyatt frequently made tabloid news with his sensational claims of astounding archaeological discoveries. But what is the real story behind such boasts — still made by some of his disciples?