Wayne Jackson analyzes the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, known as the “Hall of Faith,” discussing its themes of faith, redemption, and the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old. It explores the faith of Old Testament figures, the concept of faithfulness, and the ultimate glory awaiting all the righteous.

The book of Malachi states that Jacob was “loved” by God, yet his brother Esau was “hated.” This week’s Margin Notes deals with the use of such language.

Biblical scholars have catalogued more than three hundred amazing prophecies that find precise fulfillment in the life and labor of the Son of God. One of these predictive declarations is found in Daniel 9:24-27, commonly referred to as the prophecy of “Daniel’s Seventy Weeks.”

America is the land of the “free.” But “free” to do what? Anything one wishes, irrespective of the harm to others? This is a probing question that many seem to have forgotten.

If you are interested in Bible archaeology, you will not want to miss visiting the famous Oriental Institute, should you be in the Chicago area. It is one of the finest museums in the country, containing a great treasure of artifacts related to Bible lands.

When a Hebrew baby was given the name Ezekiel in the seventh century before Christ, it was almost prophetic of the spiritual resources the child would need for the years that awaited him.

A critic writes that if human beings have true “free agency,” then God could not punish them for their “sins.” He sees a conflict between the ideas of freedom and responsibility. Let us briefly consider this matter.

The ex-president’s high popularity is perplexing in light of his moral failures. This article addresses this paradox.

Occasionally, while the preacher is presenting a lesson, someone in the audience will say, “Amen.” Is this practice in keeping with the Bible? If so, what does “Amen” mean?

The Islamic system is growing rapidly in America, and Christians need to familiarize themselves with the history and basic teachings of this religion.

The English “elect” derives from a compound Greek term, eklektos (ek — “out of,” and lego — “to gather”). It suggests the idea of being selected or chosen. 

The New Testament uses the term in va...

We have become a nation driven by polls. Polls are taken to determine practically everything—from what sort of food Americans prefer, to whether or not the president should be impeached.

Jerusalem has been called the city of ten thousand memories. This article reflects upon J.W. McGarvey’s visit to that city more than a century ago.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the introduction of instrumental music in worship by David, as mentioned in the Old Testament. It explores different interpretations by Bible expositors and the implications for Christian worship today.

The destruction of God’s own city, Jerusalem, is a vivid warning to you and to me — of but yet another prophecy.

The word “rock” is a common biblical metaphor. It illustrates many great truths about God. This article briefly surveys this topic.

What was the “manna” that the Israelites ate during their sojourn in the wilderness of Sinai? Some claim that it was merely a substance extracted off of a tree in that region. But what does the evidence reveal?

God’s commission to the prophet Jonah provides insight into the nature of God and our relationship to him.

A “redeemer” is one who is qualified to effect “redemption” on behalf of one in need of the same. The term “redeem” means “to buy out of,” (Grk. exagorazo — ek “out of” and agorazo, “buy”), as in ...