In this discussion, we pay special attention upon the phrase, “the first and the last,” as it appears in Revelation 1:17-18.

Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?

The Bible claims to be the word of God. But is there any evidence that this claim is true? Here’s an article you will want to read and save.

Does the case of a mysterious disciple in Mark 9 provide precedent for Christian fellowship with sectarian religious institutions?

Jesus once observed a poor widow contributing into the treasury of the Jewish temple. This incident is twice recorded in the Gospel records. Of what significance is this narrative? Study this fascinating account in this week’s Penpoints.

When the plan of salvation is so easy to understand, why do some go to such great lengths to obscure it?

Many sincere people labor under the illusion that “works” play no role whatever in Heaven’s plan of redemption? Is this a correct view? Actually, it is not. Study this theme with us in this week’s Penpoints article.

The phenomenon of “sin” has wrought a terrible harvest upon this earth. Consider this matter with us.

The Scriptures teach that human beings have a spirit/soul that is capable of suffering everlasting punishment.

Another argument which denies the essential role baptism plays in our salvation is answered.

In Acts 2:38 Peter contended that baptism is “for” (eis) the remission of sins. Since many religionists deny this biblical truth, they seek comfort in a supposed parallel that they imagine nullifies the force of eis in Acts 2:38. Some imagine they have found a solution to their theological problem in Matthew 12:41. But have they?

The word “rock” is a common biblical metaphor. It illustrates many great truths about God. This article briefly surveys this topic.

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

There are always been those, both without and within the church of Jesus Christ, who have attempted to weaken and compromise the gospel of Christ. Such antagonists must ever be identified and rebuffed.

The nation’s attention was riveted to the testimony of nine coal miners who had been trapped deep beneath the earth’s surface in Pennsylvania. One miner expressed concern for his soul, since he’d never been baptized. Another assured him that he was okay — but was he? Jason Jackson discusses this episode in this week’s Penpoints.

In the book of Isaiah (55:1ff) there is a thrilling prophecy of the salvation that was to be made available as a result of the promised Messiah’s victory over death.

If the church of today was a more studious body, she would not be plagued with as many problems as she now encounters. Knowledge is a powerful antidote to error. Let us return to the thrilling adventures within the Word of God.

Is the gospel still sufficient for church growth? Are modern gimmicks necessary to attract bigger crowds?

Words can take on different senses depending upon the context in which they are found.