Bertrand Russell once claimed that Jesus, if he ever really existed, was obviously wrong about his second coming. Was the atheist correct?

Some allege that the Gospel Accounts—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—reflect Old Testament legislation, and therefore these books do not constitute an authoritative body of instruction for Christians. This article addresses the fallacy of this kind of reasoning.

In response to a recent article in which we argued that instrumental music in Christian worship is without divine authority, a critic replied by suggesting that we practice many things in Christianity that are bereft of authority. One example he cited was the use of Bible translations. In this week’s Penpoints, we refute this baseless quibble.

The controversy concerning the so-called “Shroud of Turin” comes and goes. Is this piece of cloth, so venerated by the Roman Catholic Church, really the burial shroud of Jesus?

After Christ was taken down from the cross, Nicodemas, a disciple, brought spices to scatter within the folds of the Lord’s burial wrappings. Certain women also came to the tomb on that Sunday morning, intending to anoint the crucified corpse. What evidence do these accounts subtly supply? Consider this matter with us.

Does Hebrews 2:16 teach that there is no plan of salvation for the angels who fell from God’s favor?

Does the biblical evidence support John D. Crossan’s claims that Jesus was not virginally conceived?

Did Jesus receive a fair trial? Part 2 of this study documents the various blunders that characterized the farcical “trial” of the Messiah.

There are more than eight thousand prophetic verses in the Bible. Many of these portray the coming Messiah (Christ). Several are in the marvelous book of Zechariah.

The Bible has survived the vicious attacks throughout its existence and continues to be the best-selling publication in the world.

Did Jesus say that the law of Moses including Sabbath observance would last until the end of the world?

Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?

Did Moses really part the Red Sea? Was this event a true miracle, a contrived myth, or a natural event?

What will be the ultimate fate of those who never have a chance to hear the gospel of Christ? This is a question with which every sensitive soul struggles.

It has been charged that both Christianity and Islam are religions of violence. In this article, the teachings of these two systems, regarding how to treat one’s enemies, are laid side by side.

Was Daniel 2:44 fulfilled by the establishment of the church, or should we look for some other interpretation?

What is the difference between the doctrines of “transubstantiation” and “consubstantiation”?

Ministers frequently tell lost people that they need to “pray the sinner’s prayer.” Exactly what is this “sinner’s prayer”? Is this prayer biblically based? If not, what is its origin?

Should we avoid exposing the errors in the Qur’an to spare the feelings of our Moslem friends?

Modern critics are attempting to re-invent the reason for Christ’s death.