“Did God reject Cain’s sacrifice simply because he did not ‘give his best’ or was it because it was not a blood sacrifice like Abel’s? Did God require an animal sacrifice (blood sacrifice) on this occasion?”

Some allege that whatever is not expressly forbidden is allowed in religious practice. Others contend that anything not authorized is not permitted. Is there any validity to the argument from silence?

Is the “silence of the Scripures” authoritative. The Bible itself states that it is.

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

Part 1 in a two-part series on Bertrand Russell’s reasons why he rejected Christianity

Did the mother of Jesus ever sin?

Did Jesus say that the law of Moses including Sabbath observance would last until the end of the world?

It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.

May one criticize the activities of a church of which he is not a member, without being guilty of judging?

Bible critics frequently charge Jesus Christ with dishonesty in connection with an incident recorded in the Gospel of John (7:1ff). Study this matter with us.

Several questions and comments have been recently received relative to some of our material dealing with the purpose of “water baptism,” as that theme is set forth in the New Testament. Accordingly, in this Feature article, we wish to address a reader’s obviously sincere concerns.

Can a person, though not actually involved in the commission of a sin, be an accessory to that transgression? Let’s think about it.

Is the mosquito a legitimate example of a “silly” creation?

Based upon a misunderstanding of Ephesians 2:8, some argue that “faith” is a gift from God, and that it is not, therefore, a condition of salvation. This theory is the offspring of Calvinism. This week’s question explores this issue.

God determines who is to be identified as a Christian; he has not assigned that responsibility to us.

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.

In the past we have published several articles dealing with the innovation of using mechanical instruments of music in Christian worship. These essays have generated a flood of critical responses. We have categorized these defensive arguments, and in this article we offer our rebuttal.

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

Some contend that the Bible teaches that human beings possess an immortal soul. Others deny that this is the case. Where do the facts lie?