Matthew records eleven arguments establishing the virgin birth of Christ — an important doctrine related to Jesus’ divine nature.

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

The Lord did not always avail himself of miraculous knowledge during his ministry, but when he did, he gave yet another proof that he is the Christ, the Son of God.

Human embryos should not be created whimsically, nor should they be destroyed.

News sources report that a recently published document from Roman Catholic scholars attempts to promote a compromise between Jewish and Christian views regarding the Messiah? What is the basis of this ecumenical attempt?

A significant group of misguided souls alleges that the “grace” of Jesus Christ has dispensed with the need for “law.” This “antinomian” ideology is designed to throw the mantle of fellowship around those who have not obeyed the Lord in the process of becoming a Christian. The adversarial conflict that some see between “grace” and “law” is false.

Some friendly advice to aspiring Christian writers from a man of experience.

Does your definition of faith match with the Bible definition of faith?

Tucked away in Romans 14:9 are some rich nuggets of truth that will enhance your faith.

This article discusses the meaning of Matthew 18:20 in its immediate context.

The book of Hebrews is a marvelous treatise revealing the superiority of Christ and his New Covenant system over that of the preparatory Mosaic regime. The first chapter presents some fascinating portraits of the Lord Jesus.

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 prophet Hosea described ancient Israel’s goodness as like the morning dew. What did he mean by this strange analogy?

A discussion of whether a Christian can appeal to civil law in a defense against another Christian

Was the church of Christ established on the day of Pentecost? Or was it established at some earlier time in human history?

This article by Wayne Jackson provides a detailed analysis of Joshua’s long day as described in the Bible. It discusses various interpretations from both liberal and conservative scholars and ultimately argues that the event involved a genuine miracle.

A remarkable passage in John demonstrates that a human response is required in God’s plan of salvation.

The practice of selling “indulgences” is a part of Catholicism’s sordid history. This week’s Penpoints deals with an amusing incident in the ministry of John Tetzel, one tragic character in this apostate movement.

This article, originally published in 1993, addresses the book written by popular songwriter-comedian, Steve Allen (1921-2000), Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion, and Morality.

Over the years, some of those who support the use of mechanical instruments of music have appealed to what is known as the psallo argument.