Critics claim the Bible is filled with irrelevant material. Is there any purpose in seemingly trivial information in God’s Word?

After the Jews had spent seventy years in Babylonian Captivity, Cyrus, king of Persia, issued a decree permitting them to return to their homeland. It was an amazing event in ancient history.

Since its release in 2001, the English Standard Version of the Bible has gained popularity. We reviewed the ESV several years back and gave it commendation. Last year the ESV Study Bible appeared. While the study tools frequently are helpful, there are numerous danger spots characterized by doctrinal error. Those using this edition should be informed.

One of the intriguing issues that arises in studying the book of Hebrews has to do with the identity of that mysterious gentleman known as Melchizedek.

Do Christians today receive the Comforter as promised by Christ in the gospel of John?

On October 16, 2002, John Paul II celebrated the anniversary of his 24th year of service as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. News commentators compared this lengthy tenure with that of Peter himself! In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses the alleged connection between the apostle Peter and the man who now claims to be the apostle’s modern successor.

How do you determine what is right and wrong?

Does morality thrive in the absence of religion? While some allege that it will, studies do not support that conclusion.

Is it appropriate to worship Jesus?

Have you ever been persecuted for your faith? Have you suffered the abuse of others for Christ?

How dedicated are you to the cause of Christ?

The ex-president’s high popularity is perplexing in light of his moral failures. This article addresses this paradox.

Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

The Bible frequently speaks of the “reading” of the Scriptures, and even the reading of them aloud. Is this mere circumstance, or is there a deeper truth implied in these descriptives?

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

What do frozen mammoths actually reveal about the ancient earth?

Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion, saved before and without baptism? Some so claim.

May one criticize the activities of a church of which he is not a member, without being guilty of judging?

Jesus noted both desirable and undesirable traits of the seven churches of Asia in the opening chapters of Revelation. His observations can be of supreme value today to those who desire to please Christ.