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What Is the Purpose of Bible Genealogies?

Why are all those lists of names in the Bible?

What is the difference between Bible dispensations and the doctrine of dispensationalism?

Some preachers talk about the dispensations of the Bible. Then they condemn dispensationalism. What's the difference?

Do We Delight to Do His Will?

Christianity is more than going through the motions. To be a faithful child of God, we must train our hearts to delight in his will.

Do We Have a Choice About Salvation?

Throughout God's word, the responsibility of mankind to make a choice between serving God and Satan is clearly set forth.

8 Mistaken Ideas About Baptism

Although baptism is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament, the rite has been so grossly misunderstood in a great variety of ways.

6 Reasons Why Some Prayers Are Never Answered

Why are some prayers never answered? Is it possible that we may be guilty of hindering our own requests to the Lord?

A Review of Recent Arguments for Women Preachers

Influenced by society, many are looking for New Testament authority for expanding the role of women in the body of Christ.

What Is Faith in Christ?

What is faith? Is it merely trusting Jesus to save you? Or is action necessary for a believer to be pleasing to God?

Man, From the Beginning

For Bible believers, there can be no compromise between evolutionary chronology and the biblical historical record.

Jesus Showed Himself Alive By Many Proofs

What evidence is there that Jesus actually rose from the dead?

Can I Still Be Saved If I've Sinned Deliberately?

This article explores the meaning of Hebrews 10:26 and whether deliberate sin after becoming a Christian can lead to someone becoming lost. Wayne Jackson considers the context of the letter's original recipients who were contemplating leaving Christianity and God's willingness to forgive all sin.

The Dangers of Youthful Exuberance

The apostle Paul taught Timothy how to conduct himself as a young gospel preacher--advice sorely needed today and in every generation.

The Influence of Modern Trends on the Church

Is new always better than old? Not always. Some modern trends have had a negative impact on the church.

This Generation Shall Not Pass Away

Are the visible signs of Matthew 24 indicators of the Lord's Second Coming or of a conflict that would occur within the life span of "that generation"?

The Blood of Christ Across the Centuries

The Lamb's blood flows from the book of Genesis all the way through the book of Revelation, and there are valuable lessons all along the way.

Matthew's Account of the Virgin Birth

Matthew records eleven arguments establishing the virgin birth of Christ -- an important doctrine related to Jesus' divine nature.

The Code of Hammurabi

The discovery of the Code of Hammurabi reveals several interesting ideas when compared to the Law of Moses.

Enemies of Christ

There are two kinds of enemies of Jesus: those who campaign against him in public and those who are unwitting enemies of the cross.

The Explosive Growth of the Kingdom of Christ

In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus predicted that his kingdom would start in a small, relatively obscure fashion; exhibit extraordinary growth; and increase to a large size in proportion to its beginning. History has wonderfully demonstrated the fulfillment of the Savior's words.

What Does the Bible Say About the Origin, Nature, and Role of Angels?

Why do Christians believe in angels? What does the Bible actually say about the existence of angels, their origin, nature and role as God's ministering spirits?