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Most everyone of the civilized nations finds the practice of human slavery abhorrent. The shocking fact is, however, slavery exists in profusion today, though it is scarcely recognized by most people. Read this engaging article on the "New Slavery."
In this world of technological achievement, the human family is confronted with numerous life-and-death decisions that are taxing indeed. Frequently we struggle with such issues. The Scriptures--divinely given and perpetually relevant--can guide us in these heart-rending decisions if we will seek their counsel.
As war clouds loom on the horizon, many wonder what the "Christian" position should be regarding this conflict. In response to a question, Wayne Jackson discusses some general biblical truths that relate to this matter.
The denominational community has long assaulted Mark 16:16 due to the simplicity of the passage in including baptism as a preliminary condition of salvation. Now, such attacks are coming even from certain "change agents" within the body of Christ. This article highlights one such recent effort.
The "Jehovah's Witnesses" teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. They base their doctrine upon passages that are found in the book of Revelation (chapters 7 & 14). Who are the 144, 000 mentioned in these texts? Is the number literal or figurative? Study this article.
Have you ever heard of a "Christian Bar"? Jason Jackson considers the ethics of an "anything-goes" approach to evangelism.
Some claim that there is a "sense" in which the Bible is "inspired of God" -- but that it cannot be claimed that the very words themselves were divinely given. Will this theory stand the test of critical examination? This article looks at the biblical claim itself.
Google.com retaliates against the _Christian Courier's_ "The Progressively Aggressive 'Gay'Movement" article. No better example of aggressive behavior could be cited.
The Qur'an teaches that Gabriel delivered a revelation of God to Mohammed. But Mohammed's message contradicts the Bible in a multitude of passages. Here is one of those instances.
"Did God reject Cain's sacrifice simply because he did not 'give his best' or was it because it was not a blood sacrifice like Abel's? Did God require an animal sacrifice (blood sacrifice) on this occasion?"
It is surely an oddity of modern liberalism within the body of Christ that some would appeal to the authority of Bible precedent to establish the premise that one needs no authority for what he practices in religion. This article addresses some of these current efforts.
The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem that contained the phrase "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" has rekindled the controversy as to whether Mary had children other than Jesus. Catholicism claims she did not. What does the actual evidence reveal?
When "Sick at Heart" wrote to "Dear Abby" concerning her loveless marriage, Abby directed her to seek a "spiritual advisor." One such advisor wrote in with his perspective. Was it spiritual? For advice to be spiritual and beneficial, it must be scriptural. Jason Jackson challenges "Reverend" Norman L. Conaway's claim to be providing spiritual advice.
Mohammed's system is vigorously opposed to the facts of the Christian gospel.
Does Matthew 18:20 sanction the practice of forsaking the Lord's day assemblies, in deference to private assemblies for social or recreational purposes? Some so claim, but what is the contextual significance of this instruction from Christ?
A new scientific article asserts that dogs, in some ways, are closer to humans than chimps are. This is a new twist. Actually, it is but another one of the many anomalies that cast suspicion upon Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
The recently translated English Standard Version, in a passage dealing with the ultimate fate of the earth, speaks of the earth being "exposed" at the time of Christ's return, rather than the common rendition "burned up" (2 Pet. 3:10). Does this translation provide comfort to the "Jehovah's Witnesses"?
Does the church need more preaching on baptism? How does one determine balance in gospel preaching? Jason Jackson addresses this issue in this week's Penpoints.
Is there any evidence that God speaks directly to people today? What does the Bible say?
The church is a collection of all sorts of people from varying backgrounds and with different personalities. It is inevitable that such an aggregate of folks will experience conflicts. But the Scriptures can help us deal with these difficult situations. In this week's Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses this theme.
