Why did John the Baptist seem to doubt the identity of Jesus Christ?

The context of this passage makes it perfectly plain that the Lord Jesus is not of the angel class.

The prayers of Jesus teach us in so many ways. Not only can we learn from what Jesus prayed, but we learn from when, why, and how he prayed. Let us survey some interesting facts about the prayers of Jesus and allow the Lord to deepen our capacity for prayer with the Father.

Is there a reasonable explanation for John’s statement that the deeds of Christ could not fit into all of the world’s books (Jn. 21:25)?

What was Cain’s sin? Weakness, lack of faith or downright rebellion?

Sometimes the Bible condemns hate. Sometimes it seems to encourage it.

John Shelby Spong, a retired bishop of the Anglican Church, has made a career of being a rogue “priest” who assaults almost everything that is sacred within the Christian religion. His outrageous ideology has been an embarrassment to many of his Anglican kinsmen. This week’s Penpoints focuses upon some of Spong’s theological aberrations.

This article discusses the false doctrine of the “immaculate conception” of Mary, mother of Jesus.

When Jesus said, “Buy a sword,” what did he mean?

Shortly before his arrest and death, Jesus taught his disciples by means of a beautiful allegory, that of the “vine” and the “branches.” Study this wonderful illustration with us.

Does the Bible contradict itself when it calls Jesus the Prince of Peace, and then Jesus says: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword”?

It seems that everyone these days is afflicted with a “syndrome.” Though that term is considerably overused and misused, there are some spiritual maladies that might appropriately be called a “syndrome.” In this article we address one of these.

The study of “demons” is a fascinating yet challenging topic in biblical literature. There is much to be learned from a survey of this theme.

How does one explain Jesus’ injuction for followers to “hate” their families?

I frequently see writers refer to what they call “modernism.” Exactly what do they mean by this term?

Jesus once declared, “Salvation is from the Jews.” What did he mean?

This is a review of Professor Michael Dyson’s new book, The True Martin Luther King.

Is there biblical evidence that, in some cases, God has limited his own foreknowledge?

It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.

The book of Malachi states that Jacob was “loved” by God, yet his brother Esau was “hated.” This week’s Margin Notes deals with the use of such language.