Does baptism come before or after the salvation contemplated in 1 Peter 3:21?

In his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul describes a certain level of human activity as “inexcusable” (Rom. 1:20). Does this imply that some conduct, even that which is bad, is “excusable”?

In 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, Paul speaks of those “things” which God has prepared for them who love him. Let us contemplate this thrilling context and some of the truths it teaches.

Some of the most mean-spirited people in the world are those who “ooze” with that sickening sentimentality that talks of love while demonstrating everything but. Why don’t you take a few moments and, over our shoulder, take a look at some of our mail?

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

There is an ongoing controversy in the religious community as to whether or not human beings, after death, exist in a state of consciousness.

What is the horrible sin of blasphemy? Have I been guilty of it? Can one obtain pardon for it?

Part one of a two-part series examining the ancient city of Babylon and its role in Bible prophecy

Part two of a two-part series examining the ancient city of Babylon and its role in Bible prophecy

The preface to Luke’s Gospel account is packed with exciting information that lays the foundation for the credibility of his specifically designed narrative relating to the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson directs our attention to some of these matters.

Most of us would like to have more confidence. Unfortunately, too many people have grounded their confidence upon rotten foundations and have ignored the genuine basis of trust and boldness.

Does the New Testament authorize the observance of each-Sunday communion? Is communion restricted to Sunday?

Some while back we published an article reviewing the Mormon dogma of “baptism for the dead.” A distinguished professor at Stanford University disputes our argumentation. This is our response to the gentleman.

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.

What does death involve? This terminal human experience can be a frightening prospect indeed if one is unprepared for it.

Zechariah 14 has no reference whatever to a millennial reign of Christ upon the earth.

The Bible provides answers to many of our problems.

Moses, the man of God, was truly a remarkable person. His character was exemplary in a number of ways. And nowhere has that portrait been captured in such a condensed package as in Hebrews 11:24-27. Study this text carefully and be encouraged thereby.

It is commonly alleged that Jesus, in John 6:37, endorsed the idea of “predestination” as popularized by John Calvin in the 16th century. Did he? Study this question with us.