On October 16, 2002, John Paul II celebrated the anniversary of his 24th year of service as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. News commentators compared this lengthy tenure with that of Peter himself! In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses the alleged connection between the apostle Peter and the man who now claims to be the apostle’s modern successor.

Many fail to appreciate the mysterious operation of divine providence. Paul was quite aware of it.

Occasionally, while the preacher is presenting a lesson, someone in the audience will say, “Amen.” Is this practice in keeping with the Bible? If so, what does “Amen” mean?

Does God have the ability to raise the dead? Paul affirms in his defense to Herod that he does.

Explore the debate on Jesus’ eternal sonship and its implications for Christian theology. Discover biblical insights and historical context.

The “Rabbi” imagines meeting Jesus face-to-face on a dusty road in Galilee nearly two thousand years ago.

Jewish tax collectors were hated in the first century. But Jesus loved them anyway, and they form the basis of an interesting profile study on Christ’s ministry.

A response to The Jesus Seminar, as featured by the Peter Jennings ABC special, In Search of Jesus

Do Christians today receive the Comforter as promised by Christ in the gospel of John?

What theory can possibly rationalize the act of killing an unborn child? Some attempt this ethical manipulation by the use of an antiquated argument employed in defence of Darwin’s theory of evolution.

What made Jesus the greatest teacher of all time? Wayne Jackson discusses the unique and profound way Jesus Christ spoke and taught, emphasizing his divine authority, wisdom, and the enduring impact of his words.

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

People frequently want to know how to be better students of God’s word. In this article, Wayne Jackson provides some very practical suggestions.

The Old Testament has much to say about Jesus Christ. The following outline will prove helpful in learning more about our Savior.

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

Dr. Francis Collins, a notable scientist specializing in the mapping of genes, has produced a new book, The Language of God. The following is a brief review of this work.

Was Jesus born in Bethlem or Jerusalem? The Bible teaches it was Bethlehem. The Book of Mormon alleges it was in “the land of Jerusalem.” Examine the evidence for yourself.

Is Christian baptism to be administered by men or by the Spirit? Some believe that Holy Spirit baptism is in view in Romans 6:3-4 and Galatians 3:26-27. But will this idea stand the scrutiny of sound biblical interpretation?

A Christian writer/speaker, who travels extensively and lectures on “Does God Exist?,” has written that the Bible indicates that Jesus, on one occasion, “violated” the Old Testament Sabbath-day law. He has cited the Gospel of Mark 2:23-24. Would you comment on this?

The word “Messiah” is of O.T. origin. It derives from a Hebrew term meaning to “anoint.” It becomes a special title that applies to Jesus of Nazareth. See: ANOINT, CHRIST.