A closer look at one of Jesus’ parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.

An atheist’s laughable attempt to criticize the Lord’s teaching is exposed.

It is not an uncommon thing that a Bible verse, which seems so simple, can be so deep and brimming with meaning. Such surely is the case with the apostle John’s tender message in 1 John 2:1-2. In this week’s Penpoints, we contemplate this thrilling passage.

A trial rages in Pennsylvania over whether or not the concept of “Intelligent Design,” as opposed to “random evolution,” is an appropriate subject for high school science classes. Why are evolutionists so fearful of this ID theme?

A Samaritan woman told Jesus that she knew about the coming Messiah. How did this lady know this fact?

Love is a fantastic emotion, from both divine and human vantage points. But it can be abused—and frequently is.

Does this key phrase from Revelation 1:1 mean that John’s prophecies would all be fulfilled within a short time span?

John Hagee’s new book, In Defense of Israel, makes some astounding claims. But will they stand in the light of scripture?

The writer of the book of Hebrews says that Abel, the first murder victim, is yet speaking. What is he saying? Are we listening?

Meth ... pot ... fentanyl ... or “ME”? Which addiction has more victims?

The New Testament clearly teaches that the kingdom of Christ was established on the day of Pentecost. But it also reveals a “kingdom” that is eternal and heavenly that is yet to come.

Some New Testament passages indicate Christ’s reign will end at some point. Others indicate it will last forever. Is this a contradiction? Can these passages be reconciled?

Some point to Genesis 1:1-2 as a biblical basis for the Gap Theory. Yet a brief study of the grammar of this passage shows there is no such basis.

There are those in the body of Christ who are clamoring that women must throw off the yoke of male domination and claim their rightful place in the Lord’s kingdom.

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

A sincere student wants to know how one can read Romans 10:9-10, which mentions only faith and confession, and then contend that baptism is essential to salvation. Wayne Jackson discusses the “analogy of faith” principle.

During the plagues that were visited upon Egypt, prior to Israel’s departure from that land, did the Nile River actually turn to blood, or was this merely a silting of the river with red clay?

They desperately try; but no skeptic has been able to rationally explain that empty tomb in Jerusalem.

How do atheists determine what is moral or immoral? While they frequently claim there is a “standard,” closer examination reveals that the name of the game is “make up your own rules.”