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Today, archaeology scholars have stunned the world by an announcement that an inscription, possibly bearing the name of Jesus Christ, has been found on a stone bone-burial box in Israel. If the find proves to be authentic, it will provide further striking evidence of the historicity of the existence of Jesus.
In this article of Notes from the Margin of My Bible, we find a prophecy fullfillment, an answer to a moral dilemma, and an example of God's wonderful providence.
Did Jesus literally say we should pluck out our eye if it offends us?
"To err is human." This truth is forcefully illustrated when one examines the literary productions of mankind. Amazingly, however, the Bible is unblemished by the flaws that generally characterize man's writings.
Reckless charges are frequently made against the Bible. One of these is the allegation that the Scriptures contain irrelevant data, i.e., material too trivial to justify its inclusion into a body of literature that purports to be inspired of God.
Some allege that the apostle Matthew made a mistake when he attributed Jesus' title, "Nazarene," to Old Testament prophecy? Is there a possible solution to this enigma?
In July, 2002, another "sensational" fossil discovery was announced. A skull had been found that supposedly thrust humans back some six million years. What are the actual facts regarding this matter?
The Jerusalem church of Christ is a model that all churches should pattern themselves after. After all, they were operating under the direct instruction of the inspired apostles. The results are apparent in Acts 4:32.
The Old Testament account of David and Bathsheba's scandalous affair is a sad episode in history. Does their conduct serve as a precedent, justifying adulterous relationships today? Some appeal to it to that end. Wayne Jackson addresses this issue in this month's Feature.
Is it ever permissible for the Christian to file for bankruptcy? This is not a question that has a simple answer. General biblical principles dealing with finances must be studied carefully.
The Christian has what everyone is trying so hard to obtain. So what does the Christian have? A study of Romans 5:1-9 reveals the wonderful blessings everyone needs.
The Bible is such a marvelously rich volume. It contains countless tiny details -- little nuggets of truth containing great lessons -- which one is likely to pass over in his reading if he is not very studious. Let us consider for a moment an interesting narrative in the book of Acts.
People do not believe in evolution because they have been led there by solid evidence. They are stampeded into the Darwinian community by superficial, emotional, and personal factors.
Is the practice of polygamy acceptable today? What about in other countries?
The sexual improprieties of many priests within the Roman Catholic Church is a stormy controversy these days. Is this problem a natural result of the Church's attitude regarding sexual activity? Read this article and draw your own conclusion.
Tucked away in Romans 14:9 are some rich nuggets of truth that will enhance your faith.
One of the great scenes of Old Testament history is the exodus of Israel from Egyptian bondage. In this article, we wish to consider four aspects of this epochal event -- the date of the exodus, the visitation of plagues upon Egypt, the passover, and the passage through the Red Sea.
Did Jude quote from the apochryphal "Book of Enoch"? If so, would that affect the credibility of the book of Jude?
Man has ever entertained the hope that there is more to human existence that the experiences of earthly life. Even skeptics have a difficult time quenching this desire.
Why do most modern translations use the word baptize, an anglicized Greek word, rather than translating the Greek word into English?
