The term “sabbath” is derived from the Hebrew shabath, to “cease.” The use of this word for the “seventh day” reflects the Genesis account of creation, when, after six days of creative activity, Je...

The original words that are rendered by the English “tempt” are employed in two broad senses in the Scriptures, depending upon the context in which they are found. First, the concept may be that of...

References to “worship” are common in both the O.T. and the N.T. The Hebrew term shachah (about 100 times) refers to “bowing” before an object of religious devotion. Similarly, proskuneo (59 times)...

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

How should one interpret the use of the numeral 144, 000 in the book of Revelation?

John Clayton has virtually made a career of lecturing most weekends of the year to churches across the country. His knowledge of science is woefully skewed with ideas of evolution; unfortunately, his acquaintance with the Bible is even more deficient.

Human writers often make careless errors, however, the Bible does not. The precision of God’s word is evidence of its divine origin.

Life may be viewed under two categories — physical life and spiritual life. (a) All biological organisms are characterized by physical “life.” A living creature has independent movement, processes...

Are the days of the creation literal 24-hour days or extended ages of time? Exodus 20:8-11 provides the answer.

A critical look at a disturbing trend of violence in our youth

John Calvin wielded a great influence in the religious community on the subject of grace. His ideas are circulated in several denominations, and, tragically, have found their way into the thinking of many people.

One dirty little trick used to confuse sincere people about the purpose of baptism.

It is a misguided endeavor to contend that the KJV is the only reliable translation available today, or even that it is the best one.

The term “works” is a perfectly noble word; yet, in the minds of some, there is a distorted view of this biblical term. Especially has the Protestant world reacted negatively to Catholicism’s "work...

Four important points from Matthew’s account of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20).

Genesis chapter 6 states that on the pre-Flood earth there existed “mighty men” called the “Nephilim.” Who were these people? Wayne Jackson explores this intriguing subject.

This week’s Notes briefly explores the use of “circumcision” in both the Old and New Testaments.

It is a sad occasion when a sincere but misguided persons attempts to “walk by faith,” but that “faith” is not grounded in the word of God. The following article illustrates this grim reality.