This question discusses whether or not the translators of the King James Version had some bias toward the protestant dogma of “faith-only.”

It is a wonderful thing when Christians rush to the assistance of others during times of disaster. But do we always think clearly about the way we implement these efforts? A word of caution surely is in order. One aspect of this issue is addressed in this week’s Penpoints column.

The language of this passage affirms that the human body is a work of intricate design and therefore could not have arisen by mere accident.

Is “necessary inference” a valid method of arriving at biblical truth?

Why does the Jehovah’s Witness’ Bible render John 1:1 as, “the Word was a god”?

Is there any evidence that God speaks directly to people today? What does the Bible say?

Peter’s recognition of fulfilled prophecies in Acts chapter 1 affirms the inspiration of Scripture.

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.

Every Old Testament book, to some extent, focuses upon the coming of Christ. This is no less true of the book of Hosea.

Did James reveal a scientific principle that was yet to be “discovered”? It is quite possible.

The following article is the true story of Clyde Thompson, once known as the “meanest man in Texas.” It wonderfully relates how the power of the gospel of Christ changed a vicious murderer into a great, soul-winning instrument of evangelism on behalf of men behind bars. This narrative was first published in a small tract (now out of print) distributed by Star Bible. It is reproduced here (with some slight editing and reformatting) for the benefit of our readers.

Does baptism come before or after the salvation contemplated in 1 Peter 3:21?

If a child is trained correctly, can he ever go wrong? What is the “rod” of correction?

What is the meaning in 1 Peter 3:18 where the Bible says that Jesus preached the gospel to spirits in prison?

According to recent news reports, “Mother” Teresa, the deceased Catholic nun, is on the fast-track toward “sainthood” — a process that usually takes many years. A claim is now being made that the departed “sister” has performed a miracle from the grave.

For more than forty years Wayne Jackson served as editor of the Christian Courier. In this brief article, he provides a brief history of how this effort was born.

Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?

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.

Should anyone ever be re-baptized? Some say no. But what do the scriptures say?