Biblical answers to common questions about faith, doctrine, and Christian living.
Did the law of Moses continue to be binding upon non-Christian Jews up until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70? While some, who designate themselves as "realized eschatologists" so contend, there is no biblical support for this bizarre theory.
Should Christians raise their hands when praying?
What is a missionary society? Some Christians carelessly throw that designation around, labeling perfectly legitimate works with this pejorative expression.
What did Jesus mean in Mark 7:11-12 when he condemned the Pharisees' practice of "Corban"?
When a Christian loved one dies, folks often say, "God called him home." Yet scripture seems to say that the devil has the "power of death" (Hebrews 2:14). Who does cause death?
The article discusses the controversial interpretation of Jephthah's vow in the Old Testament where it is debated whether he sacrificed his daughter as a burnt offering or devoted her to the service of Jehovah.
Does the English Standard Version of the New Testament promote the doctrine of "salvation by faith alone" in Romans 10:9-10? No, but the translation is not as precise as it should be.
Were those disciples who were immersed by John the Baptizer required to be re-immersed on the day of Pentecost or thereafter? Some sincere Bible students maintain they were, but will the evidence really support that view?
Was the seventh-day sabbath a divine requirement from the seventh day of creation onward? Some so claim, but the evidence is lacking. Study this issue with us.
Sincere Roman Catholics, and some Protestants, allege that Paul uttered a prayer on behalf of a deceased brother in Christ. Is there merit in this allegation. There is not. Study this with us.
Is has been said that at the marriage feast in Cana of Galilee, Mary made a request of Jesus, and that he obeyed. This is supposed to show that she is worthy of praise and worship due to the influence she exercises over her Son. What are the facts?
Some allege that some 3,000 people could not have been immersed on the day of Pentecost because: (a) There was not enough time for twelve apostles to accomplish that feat; (b) There was not enough water in Jerusalem to accommodate such a great multitude.
Was Daniel 2:44 fulfilled by the establishment of the church, or should we look for some other interpretation?
Is it appropriate to sing some of the songs from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament? An interested reader wants to know.
Why did Paul instruct Timothy to use wine with his water. Does this sanction the social consumption of modern beverage alcohol?
It is frequently alleged that "justification" is a process accomplished wholly by God, and any "obedience" on the part of man is excluded. But this theory, sincere as it may be, is seriously erroneous. Study this issue with us.
Why does the Catholic Church place such great emphasis upon Mary, the mother of Christ? Is this proper?
A critical charge that supposedly nullifies the harmony of the book of Acts is the fact that there are differences in the three accounts of Paul's conversion. Let us examine this alleged problem.
A Christian lady has suggested that Paul was mistaken when he recommended benevolence, first to Christian, then to non-Christians. Is the criticism reasonable?
In the book of Revelation there are several references to the seven spirits. To what, or whom, does this expression refer?
