John F. Kennedy authored a popular book, Profiles In Courage. The New Testament contains its own profiles in courage. In this Penpoint, Jason Jackson discusses the courageous tone of Paul’s second letter to Timothy.

“He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” If there is one verse most folks have memorized, it is this one. But what does it really mean?

Jesus said that unless you are born again you cannot see the kingdom of God. So, what does it mean to be born again? Let’s explore the Bible for an answer to this important question.

How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect what we practice and preach?

Are Christians required to attend the formal worship meetings of their local congregation? There are varying views on this theme that are reflected in fluctuating patterns of church attendance. Let’s take a look at this issue.

Did Jesus literally become a sinner on the cross? Or did he merely suffer the penalty for sin that we justly deserved?

When we are suffering, is God really watching over us? Does he really care?

Jesus had to face rejection, suffer, and die, and then rise from the dead. It was necessary because this was the plan of God. It was necessary that he die for our sins, that God might be just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.

This is a review of the Berkeley Project, supposedly designed to clone Jesus Christ.

The parable of the Good Samaritan has echoed down the corridors of time for the past 2,000 years. What makes it so memorable?

Why do some claim that one must do something, such as being baptized, in order to be saved?

This article discusses the meaning of Matthew 18:20 in its immediate context.

Several questions and comments have been recently received relative to some of our material dealing with the purpose of “water baptism,” as that theme is set forth in the New Testament. Accordingly, in this Feature article, we wish to address a reader’s obviously sincere concerns.

The Greek tenses in Revelation chapter 5 reveal important points about the nature of Christ’s death and resurrection.

A study of the crucifixion of Christ in the light of history, archaeology, and prophecy yields a greater appreciation for this seminal event of human history.

Known as a traitor, Judas also was counted among the apostles before his notorious betrayal of Christ.

What does “contending for the faith” mean?

Exactly what is “baptismal regeneration”? Is this doctrine scriptural?

Why do Christians teach that the dead are conscious, when the Scriptures refer to death as “sleep”?

Paul’s passion for the needy saints of Jerusalem is a concern reflected several times in the New Testament documents. These texts contain interesting facts/lessons worthy of study and application.