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The article discusses Christian ethics in relation to legal responsibility and societal consequences of crime, using the Dahmer case as an example. It emphasizes the importance of truth, repentance, and facing the consequences of one's actions, even for those who have committed serious crimes.
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.
Read this review of an important new book that is a virtual library of information on Christian evidences.
In an attempt to harmonize the biblical record with evolutionary chronology, some allege that the creation description of Genesis 1 is merely metaphorical. Such a position thrusts aside responsible interpretative procedure.
Solomon's prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. It contains an important discussion of the nature of genuine repentance. In an age when this is frequently misunderstood, it provides a valuable resource.
In the phenonemon known as the "incarnation," God (the Logos - John 1:1, known in the New Testament as "Christ") became man. When he ascended back to the Father, did Jesus lay aside his "human" nature? This question deserves our careful attention.
It is unfortunate that so many think they can trifle with the Creator of the Universe and not be held accountable. What a tragic mistake this is.
In 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, Paul speaks of those "things" which God has prepared for them who love him. Let us contemplate this thrilling context and some of the truths it teaches.
After the Jews had spent seventy years in Babylonian Captivity, Cyrus, king of Persia, issued a decree permitting them to return to their homeland. It was an amazing event in ancient history.
Love is a fantastic emotion, from both divine and human vantage points. But it can be abused--and frequently is.
Do the relative ages of the Earth and mankind really matter? Is the issue important? Many say, "no." But what does the Bible indicate?
Thousands of people labor under the illusion that some are able to contact the dead? What is to be said of such attempts? Is this merely a harmless superstition. Study this issue with us.
Dr. Francis Collins, a notable scientist specializing in the mapping of genes, has produced a new book, The Language of God. The following is a brief review of this work.
Grace is one of the most thrilling terms in scripture. It is a tragedy of no small magnitude that it is so perverted by the religious world. What does the Bible really teach about the amazing favor of God?
Is there biblical evidence that there once was a rebellion among angels in heaven?
The article explores the messages from angels in the 14th chapter of the book of Revelation, focusing on the vision of a Lamb on Mount Zion, the concept of redemption, and the eternal good tidings brought by the angel.
E-mail, regular mail -- what will it be today? Let me give you a small sample of the frustrations associated with writing. It's not a problem of enormous magnitude -- we deal with it. Occasionally, however, it's good to "vent."
There is much confusion in the community of "Christendom" as to what constitutes "conversion." There need not be. A collective consideration of those cases in the book of Acts wonderfully clarifies the matter. Study this theme with us.
Spiritual people will feel compassion for the poor. But do we always exercise wisdom in our efforts to help? Let us reflect upon some principles relative to assisting the needy.
Calvinists deny that a child of God can ever apostatize so as to be finally lost. When biblical examples are introduced to the contrary, it is claimed that either such souls were never saved, or else their loss was merely temporal. Let us study this question seriously.
