In two parables, Jesus emphasized the great value of his Kingdom.

A closer look at one of Jesus’ parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.

By way of a parable, Jesus instructed that a respect and desire for truth is integral to one’s accepting the Gospel message.

The parable of the Good Samaritan has echoed down the corridors of time for the past 2,000 years. What makes it so memorable?

The lessons learned from the Parable of the Prodigal Son – concerning the consequences of estrangement from God, and those qualities necessary for restoration, are treasures indeed.

Did Christ endorse dishonesty? Some critics so claim. The truth is, it is their dishonesty with the biblical text that is more than obvious.

There is an ongoing controversy in the religious community as to whether or not human beings, after death, exist in a state of consciousness.

In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus predicted that his kingdom would start in a small, relatively obscure fashion; exhibit extraordinary growth; and increase to a large size in proportion to its beginning. History has wonderfully demonstrated the fulfillment of the Savior’s words.

Christianity has been the most benevolent influence in the history of the world. On occasion, even skeptics concede this truth.

The greatest teacher who ever lived was a carpenter from Nazareth. His benevolent influence is beyond dispute by even his critics.

An associate editor of ChristianityToday.com has severely criticized the teaching methods of Jesus. In doing so, he has reflected upon himself far more than he has the Lord.

LaGard Smith is a “scholar in residence” at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. This lawyer/author has recently created a mild sensation with the publication of his latest book, After Life. In this week’s Penpoints, Wayne Jackson provides a brief review of Smith’s book.

One of the darkest days of King David’s administration arrived when he succumbed to lust and destroyed a friend.

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

What role does the nation of Israel play — past and present — in the plan of God? Does their illustrious past have any relevance today or in the future?

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

Did God cause people to lie by sending “lying spirits” to deceive?

Why do Christians teach that the dead are conscious, when the Scriptures refer to death as “sleep”?

Biblical words may have varying senses, depending upon the context in which they are found. A brief study of the term “kingdom” is a good illustration of this principle.

Is the Bible obsolete since it was written so long ago and the world has changed so much?