Were those disciples who were immersed by John the Baptizer required to be re-immersed on the day of Pentecost or thereafter? Some sincere Bible students maintain they were, but will the evidence really support that view?

Blaise Pascal (1623-62) had a brilliant mind. He became convinced of the genuineness of the Christian religion. At times, however, his argumentation left something to be desired.

Was the star of Bethlehem a natural event or a miraculous phenomenon?

The interesting land of Israel plays a prominent role in the coming of Christ.

Tucked away in Romans 14:9 are some rich nuggets of truth that will enhance your faith.

What is the horrible sin of blasphemy? Have I been guilty of it? Can one obtain pardon for it?

Words can take on different senses depending upon the context in which they are found.

There is an interesting passage in the Jewish Talmud that mentions the death of Christ. Though written from a negative vantage point, it nonetheless constitutes a marvelous confirmation of the biblical record.

There are some who teach that the wicked will not be required to endure an “eternal punishment” (see Mt. 25:46) in hell. They argue that since “hell” is the “second death,” and as “death” is to be “destroyed,” it follows that hell will be destroyed ultimately. In this week’s Question and Answer segment, Wayne Jackson responds to this fallacious argument.

Did Jesus of Nazareth ever live? Is the New Testament data regarding him reliable? This is a crucial issue.

Peter affirmed that God “made no distinction” between Jews and Gentiles with reference to the matter of salvation. In other words, both Jews and Gentiles were to be redeemed in precisely the same fashion.

This article attempts to determine the meaning of the term “days” in connection with the creation week.

One of the great scenes of Old Testament history is the exodus of Israel from Egyptian bondage. In this article, we wish to consider four aspects of this epochal event — the date of the exodus, the visitation of plagues upon Egypt, the passover, and the passage through the Red Sea.

A common defense mechanism is: “Don’t judge me!” But is all judging condemned in the Bible?

Many have been lead into doctrinal error by what may seem to be compelling arguments. But when the logical consequences of such arguments are entertained, their absurdity becomes apparent.

For some twenty centuries critics of the Bible have sought to discredit the scriptural narrative regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. These efforts have all been characterized by a similarly frustrated and futile line of baseless argument. One such endeavor in recent decades was Hugh J. Schonfield’s infamous, The Passover Plot. In this weeks Penpoints, Jason Jackson reminds us of this anemic enterprise.

Many believe that a Christian can never be lost. But what does the Bible say?

Is the gospel still sufficient for church growth? Are modern gimmicks necessary to attract bigger crowds?

There are two kinds of enemies of Jesus: those who campaign against him in public and those who are unwitting enemies of the cross.

What does death involve? This terminal human experience can be a frightening prospect indeed if one is unprepared for it.