Author: Jason Jackson
Jesus had to face rejection, suffer, and die, and then rise from the dead. It was necessary because this was the plan of God. It was necessary that he die for our sins, that God might be just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.
Author: Wayne Jackson
The Scriptures teach that human beings have a spirit/soul that is capable of suffering everlasting punishment.
Author: Wayne Jackson
In Acts 2:38 Peter contended that baptism is "for" (@eis@) the remission of sins. Since many religionists deny this biblical truth, they seek comfort in a supposed parallel that they imagine nullifies the force of @eis@ in Acts 2:38. Some imagine they have found a solution to their theological problem in Matthew 12:41. But have they?
Author: Wayne Jackson
One of the first forms of logical reasoning that children learn is the significance of the particle, "if." Unfortunately, many forget the meaning of the term in adulthood -- especially in religious matters.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Ezekiel 28:1-19 is a fascinating study of the prophetic promise of the fall of ancient Tyre. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seed-bed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the "fall of Satan" in Eden, or else the "rise of the Anti-Christ" near the end of the current historical era. Study this context with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Is Jehovah "in touch" with His creation? Does he still rule in the kingdoms of men?
Author: Wayne Jackson
When Peter refrained from association with the Gentiles at Antioch, Paul declared that he "stood condemned." Does this mean that, at least potentially, Peter could have been lost? Study this intriguing issue with us.
Author: Jason Jackson
Can a person uphold the value of life and at the same time argue for the death penalty? The truth is -- we esteem life as sacred when we support the principle of capital punishment.
Author: Wayne Jackson
What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation -- still a problem to this day.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Christ, was one of the most despicable characters ever to disgrace the human family. Why has it become so fashionable to attempt a rehabilitation of this culprit? Because perverse men delight in calling darkness light, and light darkness.
Author: Gary Young
The National Geographic Society has once more attempted to capitalize upon the name of Jesus Christ by a promotion of the so-called "Gospel of Judas" in recent interviews, publications, etc. This controversy is much ado over nothing. In this article, Australian Christian scholar, Gary Young (Ph.D. in Roman history), puts this issue into its proper historical framework.
Author: Wayne Jackson
What are the implications of Jude's reference to a prophecy of Enoch? Study this matter with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
People frequently want to know how to be better students of God's word. In this article, Wayne Jackson provides some very practical suggestions.
Author: Wayne Jackson
It has long been known that denominationalists, welded to the theory of salvation by "faith alone," repudiate the connection between baptism and the forgiveness of sins. Some, formally sound on this issue, now are capitulating to sectarian error. Take a brief look at this issue with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Does this passage authorize the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship to God? Many erroneously contend that it does. Study this important issue with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Some allege that when Jacob uttered a prophecy regarding the tribe of Zebulun (Genesis 49:13), the declaration failed. Study this issue with us.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Psalm 69 provides comfort to those passing through difficult times.
Author: Wayne Jackson
The "Jehovah's Witness" view of the "battle of Armageddon" is but one example of the ineptness of this group to analyze biblical prophecy.
Author: Wayne Jackson
In what sense is the Bible "inspired"? This passage affirms that the very words of the Bible are God's.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Paul says "the head of the woman is the man" (1 Cor. 11:3). In what sense is this true? Does this apply only to religious relationships or is the principle broader?