Paul’s passion for the needy saints of Jerusalem is a concern reflected several times in the New Testament documents. These texts contain interesting facts/lessons worthy of study and application.

It is frequently alleged that “justification” is a process accomplished wholly by God, and any “obedience” on the part of man is excluded. But this theory, sincere as it may be, is seriously erroneous. Study this issue with us.

Shortly before his death, Christ informed his disciples that the Jewish temple would be destroyed, and not one stone would be left upon another. Some claim the prophecy failed. What are the facts?

Benedict XVI, the current “pope” of the Roman Catholic Church, recently ignited a firestorm of controversy by reaffirming the oft-made church claim that salvation is found exclusively in the Roman Church.

Did Jesus receive a fair trial? Part 2 of this study documents the various blunders that characterized the farcical “trial” of the Messiah.

Even at the age of twelve, Jesus demonstrated remarkable insight into his mission.

The notion that the Scriptures are inspired of God yet contain errors in matters pertaining to history, geography, and nature is absurd.

Does this passage prove the Calvanistic doctrine of hereditary total depravity? Not in the least.

In spite of our reluctance to admit it, pain and suffering has some value.

A brief review of the heretical doctrine of realized eschatology

Some have suggested that certain accounts within the Old Testament appear to depict God not as holy, kind, good, and merciful, but instead as unjust, mean, vengeful, and unmerciful. How can God be called “good” in light of such events?

Steve Lloyd is a respected gospel minister who edits an electronic journal, A Closer Look At Things Pertaining to the Faith. In a recent issue he interviewed Wayne Jackson regarding some of the needs in the church today. This is the text of that dialogue.

In Genesis 3:15, God announces that the serpent’s head will be crushed by the seed of woman. What is the meaning of this intriguing prophecy in the book of Genesis?

If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?

Your life on earth is a precious gift. Do not ignore its value; do not squander it in trivial pursuits; do not let it slip away and leave you unprepared. This very day you may wish to contemplate the question: What is your life?

A subtle, but important, point from the Greek text helps us to distinguish several factors in the plan of salvation

Jehovah’s questioning of the patriarch Job demonstrates the futility of criticizing our Creator.

Known as a traitor, Judas also was counted among the apostles before his notorious betrayal of Christ.

Predicting the return of Jesus Christ is a full-time hobby for some. Does Matthew 24 contain the signs needed to predict Christ’s return?