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Last week the nation was thrown into a firestorm of controversy when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, when recited in schools, is in violation of the U.S. Constitution. Wayne Jackson offers his thoughts on this issue.
In the concluding portion of the book of Job, God introduces, as an example of his power, the great creature, Behemoth. What was this great creature? Wayne Jackson discusses the various theories offered by way of identification.
Are dead people able to view the activities of their loved ones who are still alive?
Paul encouraged Timothy to pray on behalf of all men. This brief verse contains a number of important points to note in the margin of your Bible.
A seemingly casual reference to the eagle's wing more than 2,700 years ago is remarkably scientifically accurate.
Many claim that if the Bible does not explicitly prohibit a practice, then man is left to innovate his own religious system. But what does the Lord say about those who practice such things that he "commanded not"?
In a letter to the church in Corinth, Paul said: "I think I have the Spirit of God" (1 Cor. 7:40). Was the apostle uncertain of his possession of the Holy Spirit? Read this discussion of this puzzling passage.
Occasionally a book will appear among the people of God that is so fraught with error that it requires comment. Such is the case with the recently-published, Theology Simplified. This week's Penpoints takes note of this volume.
While some modern day religionists deny the eternal deity of Jesus Christ, the Bible teaches differently. One example of such a conflict is the Watchtower organization's denial that Jesus is Jehovah.
While some modern day religionists deny the eternal deity of Jesus Christ, the Bible teaches differently. One example of such a conflict is the Watchtower organization's denial that Jesus is Jehovah.
What is the difference between a soul and a spirit in the Bible?
Harvard's noted anti-creationist, Stephen J. Gould, recently died after a lengthy battle with cancer. In this article, Wayne Jackson comments regarding the professor's controversial legacy.
Many liberal theologians do not believe in the predictive prophecy of the Old Testament. Therefore, they claim that the term "virgin" should be translated as "young maiden" or "young woman." Is this true?
May Christian women teach a Bible class in which some of her students may be young boys who have become Christians? Some strongly object to this. But is the objection valid? This article addresses this sensitive topic.
The church is facing a crisis in the early days of this new millennium. There is a drastic shortage of qualified Bible class teachers. Church leaders need to train new teachers, and those already in that capacity need to take their jobs seriously.
In recent years much publicity has been given to certain "Bible codes" that are reputed to predict future events. Some even claim that these codes are evidence for the divine origin of the Scriptures. What are the facts? Wayne Jackson addresses this in this month's Feature article.
Were the events in Daniel chapter 3 recorded accurately? Archaeology once again confirms the authenticity of the Bible.
Since the "baptism of the Holy Spirit" was bestowed upon the household of Cornelius, some wonder why the same experience cannot be received today. This article explains why Spirit "baptism" was an experience unique to the first century.
Here is a case-study of a Pentecostal woman who, reputedly, was "slain in the Spirit." Unfortunately, she broke her arm and sued the church. Was she really slain in the Spirit?
Critics often criticize figurative language in the Bible as being scientifically inaccurate. But even "scientists" use figurative language from time to time. In spite of poetic language, Psalm 19 does contain some descriptions of the sun that are scientifically precise.
