Must an elder resign from office if his adult child defects from the faith?

Today, archaeology scholars have stunned the world by an announcement that an inscription, possibly bearing the name of Jesus Christ, has been found on a stone bone-burial box in Israel. If the find proves to be authentic, it will provide further striking evidence of the historicity of the existence of Jesus.

A sincere Christian wants to know: “Why don’t churches of Christ use instruments of music in their worship?” The issue comes down to the matter of authority. Take a look at this theme with us in this week’s Question and Answer.

A critic writes that if human beings have true “free agency,” then God could not punish them for their “sins.” He sees a conflict between the ideas of freedom and responsibility. Let us briefly consider this matter.

Shortly before his death, Christ informed his disciples that the Jewish temple would be destroyed, and not one stone would be left upon another. Some claim the prophecy failed. What are the facts?

Is America out of control?

What is the biblical concept of time? In this article, we explore several ideas associated with time from a biblical perspective.

Why are some prayers never answered? Is it possible that we may be guilty of hindering our own requests to the Lord?

Five important points to remember about the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

A response to a challenge from a dishonest infidel

Denominationalists are vulnerable in defending creation due to erroneous views of the fall of man.

If the church sings to the accompaniment of an organ, those thus participating have added something to what the Lord prescribed.

This is a review of Rosemary Reuther’s book which attempts to defend new “marriage” relationships.

What is the significance of the genitive case, “faith [in] Christ” in Romans 3:22? Why are the verbs “believe” and “confess” in Romans 10:9 in the aorist tense?

In his first letter to Timothy, Paul uses the expression, “lifting up holy hands” (1 Tim. 2:8). Does this suggest that one should hold up his hands when praying? Wayne Jackson addresses this question.

The recently translated English Standard Version, in a passage dealing with the ultimate fate of the earth, speaks of the earth being “exposed” at the time of Christ’s return, rather than the common rendition “burned up” (2 Pet. 3:10). Does this translation provide comfort to the “Jehovah’s Witnesses”?

A recent news item highlighted a case where an inmate was refused the privilege of being immersed for the remission of his sins. A chorus of sectarian voices argued that “hard cases” like this negate the belief that baptism is a necessary condition for salvation. Is this quibble valid?

Christianity has been the most benevolent influence in the history of the world. On occasion, even skeptics concede this truth.

Jerusalem has been called the city of ten thousand memories. This article reflects upon J.W. McGarvey’s visit to that city more than a century ago.

The word “rock” is a common biblical metaphor. It illustrates many great truths about God. This article briefly surveys this topic.