How does one explain Jesus’ injuction for followers to “hate” their families?

If one believes in the ultimate conquest of good over evil, he can see, even in factiousness, something of the good, the positive, and the noble.

It is a wonderful thing when Christians rush to the assistance of others during times of disaster. But do we always think clearly about the way we implement these efforts? A word of caution surely is in order. One aspect of this issue is addressed in this week’s Penpoints column.

Study how the apostle John dealt with Diotrephes — who displayed an attitude that is still a problem in the church today.

This is a commentary over the battle currently taking place at Baylor University over the issue of creation science.

The book of Malachi states that Jacob was “loved” by God, yet his brother Esau was “hated.” This week’s Margin Notes deals with the use of such language.

Why is there so much religious diversity in the world—or even in the community of “Christendom”? Surely such is not the ideal will of God. Let us consider this theme most carefully.

Have you ever considered the fact that “salvation” can be a future, past, present, still future event, depending upon the vantage point from which one is speaking? Think about this “tense” issue with us.

In what sense is the Bible “inspired”? This passage affirms that the very words of the Bible are God’s.

No one can “snatch” Christ’s sheep away from him. (Jn. 10:28). But does this mean that a child of God can never fall from grace and be lost eternally?

The divinely prescribed method of church discipline is effective.

What is the meaning of the expression “new heavens and a new earth” as found in 2 Peter 3:13?

Is there a contradiction between Daniel and Luke as to who is in control of the kingdoms of men?

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

In his book Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion, & Morality, Steve Allen notes a “mistake” in Luke’s record of the life of Christ.

When the conditions God are happily met, one may be assured of the merciful pardon of Heaven.

Stephen J. Gould of Harvard University is probably the most militant opponent of Christianity in the nation today. Now, though, the tables are turned. Gould is on the receiving end of a fiery blast “and that from one of his own evolutionary colleagues.”

What are little girls made of? “Sugar and spice and everything nice” have been replaced by belly-button jewelry, super-small shirts, and pants that reveal far too much information.

The Old Testament prophet Haggai instructs us on what is really important — and what is not.

Who or what are the seraphim mentioned in Isaiah 6:2, 6?