Author: Wayne Jackson

The American Standard Version of the New Testament suggests that a woman must "fear" her husband. Does this seem reasonable?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Organ transplants have been around for several years and lives have been saved as a result. But a new medical era has now been entered -- that of non-vital organ transplantation. Such a procedure needs serious thought.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Worship God -- then live as you please -- is the sentiment of legions. But what does God think of such attitudes?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Did the law of Moses continue to be binding upon non-Christian Jews up until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70? While some, who designate themselves as "realized eschatologists" so contend, there is no biblical support for this bizarre theory.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Are blood transfusions a violation of God's law? The "Jehovah's Witnesses" claim they are. Many cases can be documented that demonstrate that the "Witnesses" have allowed family members to die, rather than save their lives with blood transfusions. Read this article regarding this controversial issue.

Author: Wayne Jackson

If God does not authorize a religious practice, it is forbidden. Thus, silence is prohibitive.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Should Christians raise their hands when praying?

Author: Wayne Jackson

The controversy concerning the so-called "Shroud of Turin" comes and goes. Is this piece of cloth, so venerated by the Roman Catholic Church, really the burial shroud of Jesus?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Can the wealthy obtain Heaven?

Author: Wayne Jackson

What is a missionary society? Some Christians carelessly throw that designation around, labeling perfectly legitimate works with this pejorative expression.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Some lessons in life are worth more than money could buy. There was one such lesson in my early life that was of much greater value than "the nickel" that was involved.

Author: Wayne Jackson

The language of this passage affirms that the human body is a work of intricate design and therefore could not have arisen by mere accident.

Author: Wayne Jackson

How should one view the literature of the Bible? As a mere human production? Or as the inspired word of God? First it is imperative that the sincere student ascertain how the biblical writers themselves viewed their productions. That is the thrust of this month's Feature article. Study with us.

Author: Wayne Jackson

What did Jesus mean in Mark 7:11-12 when he condemned the Pharisees' practice of "Corban"?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Some Jews adamantly deny that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah. They contend that the true Messiah is yet to come? Study this matter with us.

Author: Wayne Jackson

Study with us three important points from this passage.

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When a Christian loved one dies, folks often say, "God called him home." Yet scripture seems to say that the devil has the "power of death" (Hebrews 2:14). Who does cause death?

Author: Wayne Jackson

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.

Author: Wayne Jackson

What about Jephthah's vow, as mentioned in the book of Judges? Did he sacrifice his daughter? Or did he commit her to a life of service as a virgin? Good scholars have disagreed on this issue. What are the arguments, pro and con?

Author: Wayne Jackson

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.