How does the Bible student discern the difference between passages that contain figurative language, and those that strictly are literal? There is much confusion in the religious world regarding this issue. Read this article and learn some of the interpretative principles that are involved in correct Bible study on this matter.

What does the Bible mean when it suggests that God may “send a strong delusion” to some people (2 Thes. 2:11)? Would the “God of truth” actually “send” a lie? Too, is it possible for a person to harden his heart to the extent that he is beyond the hope of salvation?

Is the gift of speaking in tongues still being given by the Holy Spirit?

How can you really help change the direction of our nation? By following this simple plan.

This article discusses the recent controversy concerning noted weight-loss expert, Gwen Shamblin.

The mysterious Ark of the Covenant disappeared from human history but still teaches valuable lessons.

Saul, Israel’s first king, stands as a solemn warning to all who followed thereafter.

Elijah was one of the great prophets of Old Testament history. Like all of us, he was a man of mixed qualities. Overall, he contributed significantly to the unfolding of Heaven’s plan of redemption.

A young convert to Islam asserts that Mohammed was the “prophet” of whom Moses spoke in Deuteronomy 18:15ff. What are the facts regarding this matter?

Why are some prayers never answered? Is it possible that we may be guilty of hindering our own requests to the Lord?

Was Jesus fully God or less than fully God while he was on the earth?

The New Testament records an episode where Jesus “cursed” a fig tree. Many people are disturbed with reference to this incident. What is the meaning behind this strange circumstance?

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?

Matthew records eleven arguments establishing the virgin birth of Christ — an important doctrine related to Jesus’ divine nature.

Many people believe that the dogma of organic evolution is as firmly established as the sphericity of the earth. But is it? Jason Jackson pulls the reputed “pillars” of this theory out from under it, and the doctrine crumbles under the weight of its own ill-conceived assertions.

Why do people cry? The Bible mentions human tears more than 500 times.

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.

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.