In the final book of the Old Testament there is a stunning prophecy that deals with the mission of John the Baptizer and the Lord Jesus—who was the object of John’s preparatory work. A study of this text pays rich dividends.

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

A recent news item regarding the Mormon doctrine of “proxy baptism” highlights the inconsistencies of the practice and is the subject of this week’s Penpoints.

Is Proverbs 30:4 a proof-text for the eternal sonship doctrine, or does it teach us something profound about man and his relationship with his Creator?

The word “dogma” is not found in the English Bible, but it is in the Greek New Testament. 
• In classical Greek, the term had a range of meanings from opinion to a legal edict. Luke refers to a cen...

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

In the book of Revelation there are several references to the seven spirits. To what, or whom, does this expression refer?

Thanksgiving in prayer is a common theme in the Bible. This article focuses upon three “tenses” of prayers of thanksgiving.

A new generation has steadily accepted a deadly plague that has descended on this age.

A study of the word “belief” as it is utilized in the book of Acts.

Is Christian baptism to be administered by men or by the Spirit? Some believe that Holy Spirit baptism is in view in Romans 6:3-4 and Galatians 3:26-27. But will this idea stand the scrutiny of sound biblical interpretation?

A consideration of the biblical data leads only to the conclusion that the heart is a vulnerable feature of the human makeup. One must guard it, and he must cultivate it, with the greatest of diligence.

Will the turn of the century mark the beginning of Christ’s reign on Earth?

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

May the guilty person in a divorce because of fornication remarry?

As Jesus prayed on the mount of Olives, “his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground” (Lk. 22:44). Did blood actually come from the Lord’s skin, or is the language merely a figure of speech emphasizing the Savior’s agony?

The word “accursed” (KJV) translates the Greek anathema four times in the New Testament. It carries the weighty idea of being “devoted to destruction,” a term that should be approached with caution...

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

A writer suggests that the “God” of the Old Testament is harsh, while the “Christ” of the New Testament is gentle. This circumstance, he alleges, constitutes a conflict with reference to the nature of God. Does it? Examine this issue with us.

Christianity is best for humankind because it fits us well. If you have burdens, come see what Christ has to offer.