There are three kindred words in the Greek N.T. that represent the idea of “propitiation.” Two are nouns — hilasmos (1 Jn. 2:2; 4:10) and hilasterion (Rom. 3:25; Heb. 9:5), and the third is the ve...

The Holy Spirit is a divine being who is “spirit” in nature (Lk. 24:39), and “holy” in character. (a) The Holy Spirit is not a mere force (as some cultists insist, e.g., the “Jehovah’s Witnesses”);...

The Bible is filled with affirmations of our Creator’s generosity. Every good and perfect gift is from him (Jas. 1:17). Surely our gratitude must be lavishly expressed for his graciousness. 

God h...

While it is certainly true that grace is a thrilling element in the divine scheme of things, it is not true that it is unconditionally dispensed, or that it is obtained merely by believing. Study this issue with us.

Is it appropriate to worship Jesus?

The Samaritans accepted only the Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy) as Scripture, yet they confidently anticipated the Messiah. In the Temple court, Peter preached:

““Moses indeed said, A pr...

The context of this passage makes it perfectly plain that the Lord Jesus is not of the angel class.

When the New Testament speaks of the resurrection, is it speaking of a literal resurrection of the body or merely a “symbolic” resurrection?

When we contemplate who God is, what he has done, and what we will be, we will know exactly for what we should praise.

What evidence is there that Jesus actually rose from the dead?

Jesus once proclaimed, “You refuse to come to me that you may have life” (Jn. 5:40). Why do some people refuse to come to Jesus?

What is the Rapture theory all about? And what does the Bible say about this fantastic “end-time” event? Is it real or merely a fictional idea?

The book of Revelation ignites a confidence in the soul of every child of God — of any century. What a thrilling ray of hope this must have generated in the hearts of those early, suffering saints. Truly, it is the “gospel in miniature.”

What is the “morning star” promised to the faithful who overcome?

Both the liberal left and the radical right have seriously distorted 2 John 9 to support their causes. What does this passage mean, and how does it relate to modern religious controversy?

Poignant words concisely spoken are echoed in worship assemblies every Lord’s Day. In remembrance of him, Christians recall the words of Jesus, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins” (Matt. 26:28).

Is there any evidence that Jesus really was the Son of God?

Some preachers talk about the dispensations of the Bible. Then they condemn dispensationalism. What’s the difference?

Will wolves literally lie down with lambs? What does Isaiah’s prophecies mean?

The Mormons hope to shed the name “Mormon” in creating a new image.