Marriage is not a mere civil institution; it is a covenant agreement between two eligible people before God. Far too frequently, it becomes very “uncivil.” People who desire to please the Creator, will work hard to make their
marriages stable.

A profile of Robert G. Ingersoll — a rabid enemy of the Bible, who at times had difficulty suppressing a longing for an eternal hope.

As the inspired Paul affirms to the Romans, the natural world around us points to the existence and attributes of the Creator.

Our web site elicits much mail from our readers. Some of it is very critical. This article briefly reviews a letter from a Mormon gentleman in Bulgaria.

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.

How did the universe arise? Modern science hasn’t a clue.

How were some “fellow workers” (3 Jn. 8) received who had a commendation from the apostle John? While the “beloved apostle” commended Gaius, who “received” the church workers, others were censured for snubbing their noses, and treating the endorsed Christians like itinerate church cons.

The New Testament was completed by the end of the first century. How do we know that the documents have come down to us with integrity over the past twenty centuries? It is a fascinating study. The evidence is stunning.

What is the law of sin (Rom. 7:25) and what is the “law written in their hearts” (Rom. 2:15)?

A frequently asked question is: “Where did the different races of mankind come from?” For many years evolutionists contended that racial differences were the result of different lines of evolutionary development. This theory has been thoroughly disproven. The Bible presents an entirely different viewpoint.

In the book of Exodus, there is a text that is thrilling beyond words to express. It contains prophecies of Israel’s future, and a promise of providence that is utterly baffling. Study this passage with us in this week’s Penpoints.

Some make the claim that the Scriptures are in conflict in the matter of the morality of incest. But the allegation is false.

Why coal is a bad witness in the case for evolution.

What is the correct interpretation of this widely misunderstood passage?

Why do most modern translations use the word baptize, an anglicized Greek word, rather than translating the Greek word into English?

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

What is Lent and Ash Wednesday? Are these religious observances found in the Bible?

A puzzling passage that contains great wisdom for church leadership.

The church is facing a crisis in the early days of this new millennium. There is a drastic shortage of qualified Bible class teachers. Church leaders need to train new teachers, and those already in that capacity need to take their jobs seriously.

The psalmist, David, records some of the most profound thoughts capable of human beings in Psalm 8.