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The attributes of God are wonderful thoughts on which to meditate.

A commonly asked question is this: “Who made God?” Some ask the query sincerely. Others frame it cynically. The answer is the same in both cases.

Did James reveal a scientific principle that was yet to be “discovered”? It is quite possible.

Why do some people claim the God of the Old Testament is harsh, while the Christ of the New Testament is gentle? Is this claim proof that the Bible is inconsistent in describing the nature of God?

The revelation of God has to do with the processes by which the Creator has made himself known to his rational creation. (a) Jehovah has revealed himself to humanity in the abstract features of the...

This word derives from the Greek — pan (“all”) and theos (“God”). Traditionally, the term reflects a religious theory that suggests the entire Universe is endowed with the nature of God. 

God is ...

The Holy Spirit is a divine being who is spirit in nature (Luke 24:39) and holy in character.

• The Holy Spirit is not a mere force (as some cultists insist, e.g., the “Jehovah’s Witnesses”); rat...

“God” (theos) denotes the divine nature, the essence of what it means to be a deity. Here are some essential facts regarding God’s nature. There is only one God (Dt. 6:4; Jas. 2:19), that is, one u...

The Book of Daniel records the life and prophetic visions of the prophet Daniel. 

As a young man, he was taken into Babylonian captivity in 605 B.C., during the first deportation under King Nebuch...

The creation was the act of an omnipotent God, speaking into existence, from no previous materials, the entire Universe and everything within it. This concept is unique to Judeo-Christian theology....

Paul commended Timothy for making “the good confession” before many witnesses (1 Tim. 6:12). 
The word “confession” comes from the Greek homologia, which means “to say the same thing.” It implies a...

Autonomy derives from two roots: auto (“self”) andnomos (“law”). It can have positive or negative connotations.

It’s crucial to remember that man is not autonomous. He is not empowered to rule him...

Is the doctrine of eternal punishment in hell consistent with the idea of a good and loving God?

How can we secure the future of our nation? What is the solution to homeland security?

Every serious Bible student knows that God has moved in international affairs across the centuries. But does he do so still today? This brief article probes this question.

The eleventh chapter of the Old Testament book of Daniel is an amazing testimony to the inspiration of the Bible and the wisdom of God. Join us as Jason Jackson conducts a study of this great text wherein prophecy proves inspiration and divine revelation brings hope.

What will it take for a wayward nation to repent? Perhaps this lesson from ancient Israel is a helpful reminder.

In a micro-exclamation of praise, Paul has captured the whole of redemptive history — Heaven’s operations on behalf of Adam’s fallen children. It yet leaves us stunned!

The Bible speaks of humankind as being in the “image” of God (Gen. 1:26). In what sense is the term, “image,” employed in this text?

The Old Testament is worthy of our time and study. Although it held a distinct place in redemptive history, which it no longer holds, it still has timeless truths to be learned and applied.