The Christian Priesthood
Explore biblical scholarship, Christian evidences, and doctrinal studies from our archive.
Meth ... pot ... fentanyl ... or "ME"? Which addiction has more victims?
What does Jesus expect from his disciples?
Moving into a new community? Having a life-altering crisis? Children growing up in a wicked society? Thinking about a church? Many people are; unfortunately, however, too many are looking for the wrong things.
Is life fair? Many suggest it is not. Good people suffer and "fat-cat" crooks often prosper. Is there any sense to this? Let us reflect a bit deeper than the surface.
The declaration, "The righteous shall live by faith," is found several times in the Bible. What is the significance of the expression? This essay explores this issue.
In addition to being the Son of God, Jesus of Nazareth had a _human_ family. A consideration of family details is a thrilling and rewarding investigation.
Since its release in 2001, the English Standard Version of the Bible has gained popularity. We reviewed the ESV several years back and gave it commendation. Last year the ESV Study Bible appeared. While the study tools frequently are helpful, there are numerous danger spots characterized by doctrinal error. Those using this edition should be informed.
This article examines the theological foundation of Calvinism, its doctrine of predestination, and the implications of this doctrine for understanding salvation and evangelism.
Though Paul's letter to Philemon is very brief, it is packed with rich nuggets of truth that truly reward the serious Bible student. Reflect upon some of these points with us in this article.
English zoologist Desmond Morris once characterized human beings as naked apes. This was his cute, dramatic attempt to promote the theory of organic evolution. Is there any evidence to support this view?
Heaven will be a wonderful reward for those faithful to God. Unfortunately the biblical teaching on this theme has been grossly perverted in numerous ways. Study this great topic in this article.
Is the Bible a divine document inspired of God? If so, to what degree? Is it merely in sense or in sentence? Are the very words of the text inspired?
An obsession is a persistent, compulsive preoccupation with something. It could be a person, an idea, or desire. The New Testament condemns addictive, obsessive behavior as a spiritual abnormality.
While politicians are promising hope and change, we would be wise to consider where success and failure actually come from.
Between the end of the Old Testament era, and the commencement of the New Testament period, four centuries passed. During these times important events transpired that impacted the commencement of Christianity. Every Bible student should familiarize himself with this history.