Sanctified suggests “having been separated from (something), set apart.” The term is used in a variety of ways in the Bible. (a) Both God the Father and Christ the Son are to be sanctified (Num. 20...

A seemingly casual reference to the eagle’s wing more than 2,700 years ago is remarkably scientifically accurate.

Hebrews chapter 11 is a biblical record of faith. The examples listed there are our road map to understanding true faith.

If you want to liven up a conversation, introduce the subject of sin. Is sin a reality or a figment of our imagination?

Must you be “illuminated” by the Holy Spirit before you can understand what he wrote?

For some twenty centuries critics of the Bible have sought to discredit the scriptural narrative regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. These efforts have all been characterized by a similarly frustrated and futile line of baseless argument. One such endeavor in recent decades was Hugh J. Schonfield’s infamous, The Passover Plot. In this weeks Penpoints, Jason Jackson reminds us of this anemic enterprise.

The Bible frequently speaks of the “reading” of the Scriptures, and even the reading of them aloud. Is this mere circumstance, or is there a deeper truth implied in these descriptives?

Is Satan an actual living, personal being? What does the Bible reveal about this malevolent enemy of God and man?

A study of the crucifixion of Christ in the light of history, archaeology, and prophecy yields a greater appreciation for this seminal event of human history.

In a micro-exclamation of praise, Paul has captured the whole of redemptive history — Heaven’s operations on behalf of Adam’s fallen children. It yet leaves us stunned!

Jesus demonstrated compassion for hurting people in his life and in his teaching.

If we would emulate our God, we will cultivate kindness. This one moral attribute can work wonders on both friends and enemies.

The parable of the Good Samaritan has echoed down the corridors of time for the past 2,000 years. What makes it so memorable?

Whenever a command of Jehovah appears frivolous or unreasonable, we need to study the matter more closely. The Lord always does what is right (Genesis 18:25), regardless of how the situation might ...

It has been charged that both Christianity and Islam are religions of violence. In this article, the teachings of these two systems, regarding how to treat one’s enemies, are laid side by side.

A discussion of Hebrews 5:8-9.

Could Hosea’s assessment of Israel be applicable to the Lord’s people today?

Some protest the use of illegal drugs by a glazed-eyed sub-culture, all the while popping pills daily to cope with a variety of problems common to humanity.

What is the religion called Rastafarianism? How was Jamaican entertainer Bob Marley connected with this movement?