The faithful Paul viewed his persecutions as the providential workings of God in the defending of the gospel message.

Once we cease struggling with our faith, and let it slide, we are headed down a slippery slope that may lead to eternal ruin. What a horrible thought to contemplate. Lord, I believe; but help me in my times of unbelief!

The commands found in the Bible may be classified in several ways to help our understanding.

Is there biblical evidence that, in some cases, God has limited his own foreknowledge?

Does James 5:12 prohibit a Christian from “swearing” to tell the truth in a court of law? What about saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

This article examines the claim that “scientific studies” document the power of intecessory prayer.

Is the Old Testament account of Jonah a myth or a credible recording of actual events? Some point to alleged inaccuracies to claim the account is a fable.

In response to a recent article in which we argued that instrumental music in Christian worship is without divine authority, a critic replied by suggesting that we practice many things in Christianity that are bereft of authority. One example he cited was the use of Bible translations. In this week’s Penpoints, we refute this baseless quibble.

Bible critics have charged that Luke 2:1-3 is rife with historical errors. Yet the following points more than vindicate the great historian.

The human tongue is a dangerous weapon and exceedingly difficult to control. Let us consider some various forms of speech condemned in Scripture.

Some openly repudiate what they call “pattern theology.” The apostle Paul, however, did not.

What does it mean to be “converted”?

It is a serious mistake to make the prophetic time frame of the book of Revelation hinge one solitary expression.

Time and again the knowledge of modern science has “caught up” with that of the Scriptures. Learn how the scientific accuracy of this remarkable passage was confirmed over a century ago.

Part 1 in a two-part series on Bertrand Russell’s reasons why he rejected Christianity

Does the New Testament authorize the observance of each-Sunday communion? Is communion restricted to Sunday?

In 1 Corinthians 7:15, Paul affirms that if an unbelieving mate abandons his Christian companion the Christian is “not under bondage.” Some allege that this provides an additional cause for divorce — other than fornication (Mt. 5:32; 19:9). But is there real evidence for this position?

It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.

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?