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A Jewish Rabbi Converts to Christ

Jesus' introduction to Nicodemus in John 3 contains rich treasures for those patient enough scrutinize the few passages.

Colossians 2:12 -- Baptism - A Working of God

The Bible denies that man is saved by works of human merit. But what about "works of God." Study this commonly misunderstood issue with us.

Job's Final Exam

Jehovah's questioning of the patriarch Job demonstrates the futility of criticizing our Creator.

Gog and Magog -- What Is the Meaning of Revelation 20:8?

Who is this "Gog and Magog" that threatens God's people in Revelation 20:8?

Solomon's Reflections on Death

In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon reflected on some of the issues pertaining to death. His observations conflict with many modern religious ideas.

Haggai 1:6 - A Bag with Holes

The Old Testament prophet Haggai instructs us on what is really important -- and what is not.

Why Couldn't Jesus Perform Miracles in His Hometown?

When Jesus came to Nazareth, Mark says at that time, "And he could there do no mighty work" (Mark 6:5). If Jesus was truly the Son of God, why does it say he could not perform miracles in his hometown?

Is Christ's Coming Very, Very Soon?

An article, widely circulated in newspapers around the country a while back, announced that Jesus was coming "very, very soon." Allegedly, "signs" in the Bible indicate such. In this week's Question & Answer column, we respond to this baseless assertion.

The Influence of Home Life

Does the home influence the religious development of children?

Philippians 2:6 - Existing in the Form of God

Did Jesus Christ lay aside His deity when He became human?

Unity -- Its Aesthetic and Practical Value

There is, perhaps, no greater exhortation to unity, anywhere in the Bible, that surpasses that of Psalm 133.

The Altar of Incense: Where Was It Located?

Some critics have accused the writer of the book of Hebrews with contradicting the Old Testament with reference to where the "altar of incense" was located. Is this an insurmountable difficulty?

Lord, Teach Us How To Pray

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.

Zephaniah 1:7 - The Day of Jehovah Is Near

This passage is a clear illustration of the fact that time, in biblical prophecy, is relative.

The Qur'an and the Death of Christ

The Islamic repudiation of the death of Christ is grounded in an aversion to the biblical doctrine of the Lord's vicarious death to atone for sin. The Islamic system strikes at the very heart of the Gospel. It is hostile to the Christian faith.

Did the Nile River Really Turn to Blood?

During the plagues that were visited upon Egypt, prior to Israel's departure from that land, did the Nile River actually turn to blood, or was this merely a silting of the river with red clay?

Terminal Illness - Living Wills

The earthly life of Terry Schiavo has ended, but the controversy that surrounded this case is far from over. How does one assess these tragic life-and-death situations which are fraught with difficult ethical questions? Ponder this issue with us in this week's Penpoints.

Ephesians 2:3 - By Nature Children of Wrath

Does this passage prove the Calvanistic doctrine of hereditary total depravity? Not in the least.

Wilbur Smith's Remarkable Book

Professor Wilbur Smith's book, Therefore Stand, created a sensation when it was published in 1945. Largely unknown today, it deserves a resurgence of interest as theological modernism runs rampant in the current world of "Christendom."

The Biblical Concept of Atonement

In the biblical context, atonement has to do with the plan employed by the Lord to provide a way of salvation for sinful humanity by means of the redemptive mission of Christ. Study with us the basic facts.