In Acts 2:38 Peter contended that baptism is “for” (eis) the remission of sins. Since many religionists deny this biblical truth, they seek comfort in a supposed parallel that they imagine nullifies the force of eis in Acts 2:38. Some imagine they have found a solution to their theological problem in Matthew 12:41. But have they?

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

In his letter to the Galatians Paul wrote that “in Christ” there is neither “male nor female.” Does this mean that for Christians all gender distinctions have been abolished?

Racism is an insidious evil that lies at the root of much hate against both man and God.

Who is the sinister “man of sin” mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2?

Is Satan an actual living, personal being? What does the Bible reveal about this malevolent enemy of God and man?

Part one of a two-part series examining the ancient city of Babylon and its role in Bible prophecy

The liberal voices in the school of “Critical Theory” frequently assert that there are two accounts of creation in Genesis. This article answers this attack.

The appellation of “Christian” is widely used as a category of people. But who, in fact, is (and who is not) a Christian?

Earl Edwards, long-time missionary and professor of Bible at Freed-Hardeman University, discusses some of the qualities needed by those who enter the mission field. He draws from his own rich experiences at a missionary to Italy for sixteen years.

In dealing with a contentious element in the Corinthian church, and in anticipation of a visit to this congregation, Paul admonished: “Examine yourselves.” Those who are conscientious regarding their own souls will appropriate this principle to their personal beliefs and practices.

The term “last” is applied to several different things in the New Testament. There are valuable lessons for you to think about embedded in these descriptions.

On a high mountain plateau just west of the Dead Sea in A.D. 73, the final battle between the Romans and the Jews took place. It was the concluding destruction and dispersal of the Hebrew nation, as such previously was known for the preceding fifteen centuries.

In addition to possessing a divine nature, Jesus Christ was also flesh and blood (John 1:14), a human being. He thus shared with us the full range of human emotions.

Matthew, in appealing to a prophecy, seems to attribute it to Jeremiah, whereas the Old Testament has it in the book of Zechariah. Critics, in characteristic fashion, have charged Matthew with an error.

A discussion of Hebrews 5:8-9.

Is someone you love trapped in a cult? This article helps to identify the traits of a cult.

Who is the Angel of Jehovah in the Old Testament?

John Calvin wielded a great influence in the religious community on the subject of grace. His ideas are circulated in several denominations, and, tragically, have found their way into the thinking of many people.