A sincere reader wants to know whether or not Judas was “predestined” to betray Christ. He feels that certain New Testament passages suggest that he was. This week’s Question discusses this issue.

Have you ever heard the devil referred to as “Lucifer”? What does this mean and where did this idea come from?

May one contend that while the “law” was abolished by the death of Christ, nonetheless, the Psalms remain; and the Psalms provide authority for worshipping God with instruments of music?

A failure to understand the real distinction between the Old and New Covenants underlies a host of religious errors.

A major problem with the A.D. 70 doctrine is in explaining clear Bible passages which depict the Lord’s return in a visible manner, which did not occur, of course, in A.D. 70.

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

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.

Train your children to avoid financial pitfalls, with the focus on being a faithful steward of all with which God blesses you. Reflect upon this important topic with Jason Jackson of the Christian Courier.

Critics of the Bible allege that the apostle Matthew made a mistake when he suggested “Judea” was “beyond the Jordan” (Mt. 19:1). Is there any way to legitimately exonerate the apostle from this charge? Study this problem with us.

The practice of selling “indulgences” is a part of Catholicism’s sordid history. This week’s Penpoints deals with an amusing incident in the ministry of John Tetzel, one tragic character in this apostate movement.

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

Scientists recognize the complexity of the human genetic code, yet they are afraid to attribute that design to a Creator.

Is it wrong for Christians to consult the Ouija Board? Is this merely an innocent pasttime? This week’s question looks at this issue.

Several passages in Acts provide us with first-century examples that help us to understand what it means to “preach Jesus.”

Some claim that Matthew’s Gospel record (12:1-4) provides biblical precedent for the philosophy of situation ethics. They are wrong.

Harvard’s noted anti-creationist, Stephen J. Gould, recently died after a lengthy battle with cancer. In this article, Wayne Jackson comments regarding the professor’s controversial legacy.

A survey out of Washington, D.C. requests that ministers answer this question: “Can an individual serve in leadership who lacks moral authority?”

Why did Paul instruct Timothy to use wine with his water. Does this sanction the social consumption of modern beverage alcohol?

Disney power-brokers deny “official dealings” with members of the “gay” community, but the evidence is overwhelming.

Did every Christian in the first century receive the gift of performing miracles?