Does any man have the right to forgive sins? Some suggest that Jesus granted this authority to the apostles, and then, through them, to others (see John 20:23). Can you explain this passage?

Did Jesus Christ lay aside His deity when He became human?

John Hagee’s new book, In Defense of Israel, makes some astounding claims. But will they stand in the light of scripture?

The Bible refers to God as a “Father” in several different senses. Many sincere people are confused about this. One may believe that he is a “child of God”; and he is in one sense, but may not be in another—the most important. It is crucial that we understand this issue.

There is a popular view that “heaven” will be on “earth,” after our planet has been purged by fire at the end of time. This theory is wholly without merit and results from a failure to understand the symbolic nature of several passages of scripture.

Joel, a prophet of the southern kingdom of Judah, labors to warn the Hebrew people of the coming “day of the Lord,” a time of judgment upon a rebellious people. The punishment is described under a ...

Sometimes the Bible condemns hate. Sometimes it seems to encourage it.

Does God have freedom of choice? If so, could He choose to do evil?

The Mosaic system was preparatory to the coming of the Christian system. While the two systems were complimentary, there are significant differences.

The practice of having “baby dedication” services is becoming increasingly popular within some churches of Christ? Is this ritual a mere expedient, or does it reflect an unwarranted innovation? This article addresses this growing controversy.

If you want to liven up a conversation, introduce the subject of sin. Is sin a reality or a figment of our imagination?

Paul informed Timothy that Jesus Christ “abolished death” (2 Tim. 1:10). Yet, elsewhere the apostle indicates that death will not be abolished until the return of the Lord (see 1 Cor. 15:24-26). How is the Bible student to reconcile this seeming conflict?

Will God remember all sins on the day of judgment, even those once pardoned?

Paul’s discussion of the “inner man” implies a facet of human existence that transcends the material.

The Old Testament prophet Haggai instructs us on what is really important — and what is not.

A study of Cyrus the Great and his role in biblical prophecy

The ex-president’s high popularity is perplexing in light of his moral failures. This article addresses this paradox.

The judgment pronounced on pagan nations by Amos the prophet point to the accountability of all people to the laws of God.

While most people (according to polls) believe in “God,” many entertain a variety of false ideas relative to the Supreme Being. This article discusses some of these views.