Are Modern Church Buildings Digressive?
Author: Wayne Jackson
Does the use of a modern church building constitute a digression of the divine pattern? Though some so claim, the New Testament does not support this notion.
Was Ahab Pro-Choice?
Author: Jason Jackson
We must plead the cause of the innocent. We must defend the sanctity of human life. For justice will roll down like waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream (Amos 5:24).
Revelation 1:1 - The Things to Come Shortly
Author: Wayne Jackson
It is a serious mistake to make the prophetic time frame of the book of Revelation hinge one solitary expression.
The Miraculous Insight of Jesus Christ
Author: Jason Jackson
The Lord did not always avail himself of miraculous knowledge during his ministry, but when he did, he gave yet another proof that he is the Christ, the Son of God.
Was Jesus Really the "Messiah"?
Author: Wayne Jackson
Our Jewish friends offer numerous objections to the identification of Jesus of Nazareth as the promised "Messiah" of Old Testament prophecy. In this week's Q&A, we deal with one of these.
What Is a Publican in the New Testament?
Author: Wayne Jackson
Jewish tax collectors were hated in the first century. But Jesus loved them anyway, and they form the basis of an interesting profile study on Christ's ministry.
Lamentations 1:1 - Jerusalem's Funeral
Author: Wayne Jackson
In order to appreciate the message of this book, one must understand something of the historical circumstances which it addresses.
The Value of the Factious Spirit
Author: Wayne Jackson
If one believes in the ultimate conquest of good over evil, he can see, even in factiousness, something of the good, the positive, and the noble.
What Is the Eternal Sin?
Author: Wayne Jackson
Jesus once spoke of an "eternal" sin, for which there is no forgiveness. What was that sin? Can it be committed today?
Reasoning from the Visible to the Invisible
Author: Wayne Jackson
Can one know that God exists? Can he know that he has been saved? If so, how? "Reason" with us on this important topic.
What About Christian Fellowship?
Author: Wayne Jackson
There are extremes to the left and right on the topic of Christian fellowship.
Jude 1 - The Possibility of Apostasy
Author: Wayne Jackson
The book of Jude argues forcefully against the misguided notion that no child of God can ever be lost.
What Is Truth? -- A Question for the Ages
Author: Wayne Jackson
A careful investigation of the biblical text provides a powerful antidote to the postmodern confusion which alleges that truth is subjective, elusive, and ephemeral.
Were Old Testament Sexual Regulations Unreasonable?
Author: Wayne Jackson
It is commonly charged that certain documents of the Old Testament are unbalanced in terms of sexual matters? This allegation reflects a misunderstanding of the sacred text. This week's Question addresses this matter.
Will Our Children Trust in the Lord?
Author: Jason Jackson
"Trust the Lord" is a message that must be communicated to our children. They must learn to follow the Lord's way. God's way will always be the right way and the best way to live.
Jeremiah 1:5 - Jeremiah's Call
Author: Wayne Jackson
There are three features of God's call of Jeremiah that are important to note.
Understanding Forgiveness
Author: Wayne Jackson
We must try to master the art of forgiving--for others' sake, and for our own.
What Is the History of Infant Sprinkling?
Author: Wayne Jackson
When did the practice of infant sprinkling originate? Was it an apostolic practice? Or did it develop later? Let us look at the historical facts.
The Pain of Lingering Regrets
Author: Wayne Jackson
Every sensitive soul is troubled from time to time by regrets that linger regarding past deeds in his life. There is a wrong way and a right way to deal with regret. Think about this matter with us in this week's Penpoints article.
3 John 2 - Body and Soul
Author: Wayne Jackson
The Apostle John shows an obvious distinction between the body and the soul.
