In the course of Jesus’ exchange with the woman at the well, Jesus actually violated three cultural traditions of His day. In so doing, however, the Lord demonstrated the encompassing interest of Heaven in lost humanity.

Must an elder resign from office if his adult child defects from the faith?

Zechariah 14 has no reference whatever to a millennial reign of Christ upon the earth.

Must you be “illuminated” by the Holy Spirit before you can understand what he wrote?

A reader wants to know, “Will only your bunch be saved?” Though the question usually is highly prejudicial, we will elicit two answers — his and ours.

Who is the sinister “man of sin” mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2?

When the apostle Matthew wrote that an Old Testament prophecy had been “fulfilled” by Christ, just what did he mean? Engage in this study with us.

An interesting word in the Bible is “propitiation.” It is often translated “mercy-seat.” There is a connection between the imagery of the Old Testament system, and our Savior’s role in the redemption of man.

Was Jesus fully God or less than fully God while he was on the earth?

Over the years the folks at C.R.I. (Martin, Hanegraaff, et al.) have lustily pursued debate encounters with a host of cultists. They have engaged the heretical movements in verbal and written battles time and again, and begged for additional conflicts.

All who wish to enjoy the remission of past sins will call on the name of the Lord by obeying the gospel plan of redemption. In no other way can one receive pardon.

Why are some receptive to the gospel, and others so hostile? A case study of two groups may help to clarify the problem.

Did Haggai refer to Christ as the “desire” of the nations? Study this passage with us.

Exactly what is “baptismal regeneration”? Is this doctrine scriptural?

The so-called Da Vinci Code has been the topic of animated conversation for some time. What are the facts about this mysterious “code”?

History is a record of the past. One would think that this is a perception of relative simplicity. It appears not to be; there are so many perversions of history. This article deals with a number of them.

The term “sanctification” is used rather loosely in the community of “Christendom.” What does the Bible really teach about this important theme?

Is it a violation of ethics for a minister to “opt out” of the Social Security program?

A kindly friend comes calling with a tract on “How To Have a Home In Heaven.” Unquestionably they are sincere. But is sincerity a valid substitute for truth? Jason Jackson addresses this issue.

Matthew Henry’s commentaries on the Bible have been popular for some three centuries. They provide devotional material that refreshes the spirit. The Bible student may wish to know something of Henry’s background.