Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Christ, was one of the most despicable characters ever to disgrace the human family. Why has it become so fashionable to attempt a rehabilitation of this culprit? Because perverse men delight in calling darkness light, and light darkness.

Part two in a two-part series on Bertrand Russell’s reasons why he rejected Christianity

Some friendly advice to aspiring Christian writers from a man of experience.

Jesus once spoke of an “eternal” sin, for which there is no forgiveness. What was that sin? Can it be committed today?

Scientists recently announced that they have “mapped” the human genome. Some are alleging that this discovery contains positive proof for Darwin’s theory of evolution. Wayne Jackson addresses this issue.

Is the earth billions of years old? Does it matter? What does the evidence reveal?

Matthew 10:23 is a difficult text that has generated much controversy among Bible students. Just what is the meaning of the Lord’s statement, that the apostles will not have evangelized all the cities of Israel, “till the Son of man comes”? Wayne Jackson discusses this problem in this week’s Question segment.

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

What are the implications of Jude’s reference to a prophecy of Enoch? Study this matter with us.

Did the mother of Jesus ever sin?

“Jehovah’s Witnesses” contend that the term “Hell,” as used in the Bible, is a “symbol of annihilation or everlasting death in unconsciousness” from which there is to be no awakening (Make Sure of All Things, p. 155). Does this represent the truth of biblical teaching regarding Hell?

There is a type of work that is incorporated into the plan of redemption. Join us in the study of the apostle John’s reference to such work.

What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation — still a problem to this day.

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

Should elders anoint the sick with oil in connection with their prayers?

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.

Are the twenty-seven books of the New Testament genuine history, or merely the reflections of ancient mythology?

Division “contrary to the doctrine” of Christ is wrong (Romans 16:17); but division, consistent with the Lord’s teaching, is not. Let faithful men and women work for a church that is united—but united upon the basis of biblical truth, not sectarian compromise (John 17:17).

In his letter to the church in Laodicea recorded in the book of Revelation, the Lord expresses his disgust with their current condition. What could have elicited such a response?

Does the Old Testament provide precedent for “social” drinking today?