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.

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 20 centuries? It is a fascinating study. The evidence is stunning.

Exactly who, or what, was this infamous “little horn”?

What is the correct interpretation of this widely misunderstood passage?

The “Ten Commandments” constituted the core element of the law of Moses (see Ex. 19:16-20:17). They were written by God himself on the two tables of stone (Ex. 31:18; 32:15-16; 34:1, 28; Dt. 10:4)....

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

“Translation” is the process of bringing the message of the Scriptures from the original languages — Hebrew, Aramaic (O.T.), and Greek (N.T.) — into the various languages and dialects of the nati...

What does the Bible mean when it suggests that God may “send a strong delusion” to some people (2 Thes. 2:11)? Would the “God of truth” actually “send” a lie? Too, is it possible for a person to harden his heart to the extent that he is beyond the hope of salvation?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

What is the meaning of the phrase, “the destruction of the flesh,” in 1 Corinthians 5:5? Did it sanction the use of capital punishment in the church for immoral and/or heretical people?

A puzzling passage that contains great wisdom for church leadership.

Critics of the Bible allege that the apostle Matthew made a mistake when he suggested “Judea” was “beyond the Jordan” (Mt. 19:1). Is there any way to legitimately exonerate the apostle from this charge? Study this problem with us.

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