When the conditions God are happily met, one may be assured of the merciful pardon of Heaven.

Christians recognize that the New Testament Scriptures represent the body of sacred literature to which men are amenable today. But does that mean that we disregard the value of the Old Testament documents? Indeed not. These holy writings contribute to our spiritual well-being in a variety of ways. This week’s Penpoints explores some of these.

Study the historical background of the Old Testament book of Micah, prophet of God.

Baptism is a very important rite in the divine scheme of salvation. But it is imperative that one be able to distinguish between the “essential” and “nonessential” items associated with the command. Study this matter with us in this week’s Penpoints.

Is there biblical evidence that there once was a rebellion among angels in heaven?

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

The judgment pronounced on pagan nations by Amos the prophet point to the accountability of all people to the laws of God.

What was Paul’s meaning when he affirmed that woman could be saved through her child-bearing (1 Timothy 2:15)?

Is “ignorance bliss” with regard to sin? Not according to the Scriptures.

Genesis 6:6 indicates that “it repented Jehovah that he had made man.” Does this mean that God regretted his creation?

The practice of selling “indulgences” is a part of Catholicism’s sordid history. This week’s Penpoints deals with an amusing incident in the ministry of John Tetzel, one tragic character in this apostate movement.

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

Spiritually, it is not an easy thing, in a world immersed in wickedness, to live a life dedicated to obeying the law of God.

The Bible explicitly teaches that immersion is “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).

How can God describe David as a man “after my own heart” (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22) when he did all of those wicked things that are recorded in the Bible about him?

A new version of the Old Testament Torah has been released recently. Accompanying commentary notes professes to purge the Old Testament record of certain historical inaccuracies. It is not a faithful commentary on the Law; it is a commentary upon the current state of Judaism.

How can a fallen away Christian be restored to fellowship with Christ and his church?

A sincere lady lives in terror because she fears that she is lost and cannot find peace of mind.