The Old Testament contains many references to the burning of incense. What lessons does this hold for us today? Let us meditate upon this theme together.

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.

The first five books of the Old Testament are invaluable for the serious Bible student – in many different ways. Jason Jackson discusses these magnificent documents.

When we contemplate who God is, what he has done, and what we will be, we will know exactly for what we should praise.

Have you ever heard of a good person who has done a very bad thing? Why does this happen?

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

In the autumn of 1924, a team of scientists went into the Hava Supai region of the Grand Canyon area to document strange carvings on one of the canyon walls. One of these carvings, which seems to depict a dinosaur, has been largely ignored by the scientific community. Read about this remarkable discovery in this week’s Penpoints.

A remarkable passage in John demonstrates that a human response is required in God’s plan of salvation.

Did the prophet Daniel foretell the general resurrection of the dead at the end of time (12:2), or was this a mere figure of speech pertaining to some local event?

Human beings generally are concerned about the benefits package associated with their employment. God’s “benefits package” is marvelous beyond description, as Psalm 103 reveals. This study considers the marvelous benefits bestowed upon the children of God.

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

The complex life of the apostle Peter contains many valuable lessons for the child of God.

This article calls for reflection upon the need to be right with God, in view of sudden tragedies.

Our Jewish friends offer numerous objections to the identification of Jesus of Nazareth as the promised “Messiah” of Old Testament prophecy. In this week’s Q&A, we deal with one of these.

Study the historical background of the Old Testament book of Micah, prophet of God.

The parable of the Good Samaritan has echoed down the corridors of time for the past 2,000 years. What makes it so memorable?

Jesus had to face rejection, suffer, and die, and then rise from the dead. It was necessary because this was the plan of God. It was necessary that he die for our sins, that God might be just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.

Sometimes the Bible condemns hate. Sometimes it seems to encourage it.

If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?

The life of Abraham abounds with lessons from which the sincere child of God can profit.