The apostle Paul taught Timothy how to conduct himself as a young gospel preacher—advice sorely needed today and in every generation.

Blaise Pascal (1623-62) had a brilliant mind. He became convinced of the genuineness of the Christian religion. At times, however, his argumentation left something to be desired.

Your attitude toward the Scriptures determines how God’s Word will influence your life.

“Terrorist” is a word with which we are quite familiar these days—at least in a political sense. What about “terrorists” in the church? They were present in the early church, and they are today as well. We must learn to identify them if the church is to be kept pure.

Is it possible to rediscover the church of the New Testament in today’s world? Many sincere people have never considered this possibility. But is it possible?

It Christ’s genealogy important in establishing his identity as Messiah? Consider the evidence.

Part 1 in a two-part series on Bertrand Russell’s reasons why he rejected Christianity

Will there be different “degrees” of reward and punishment in the eternal order of things? The concept of “justice” — together with scriptural declarations — suggest there will be appropriate judgements.

A critic asserts that the three different records of Paul’s conversion, as recorded in the book of Acts, are irrelevantly repetitious and even contradictory? Does the charge really hold up? Consider this matter with us.

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.

One of the most dominant themes in the New Testament is the second coming of Christ. Over the centuries, numerous false ideas have confused many regarding earth’s final event. Here are some facts about our Lord’s return...

In two parables, Jesus emphasized the great value of his Kingdom.

Is “marriage” a divinely designed institution, or is it a human invention? Let us see where the evidence lies.

A response to The Jesus Seminar, as featured by the Peter Jennings ABC special, In Search of Jesus

The tragic story of King David’s infamous son, Absalom, conveys many valuable lessons.

Sennacherib sent a great army to Jerusalem. Through his military officials, he made a series of threats, the design of which was to bully the Hebrew king.

False notions about death permeate society’s thinking. Is death just an illusion? Is reincarnation a reality? Will we recognize each other after death? What about purgatory or speaking with the dead? What does the Bible say about these common beliefs about the dead?

A critical charge that supposedly nullifies the harmony of the book of Acts is the fact that there are differences in the three accounts of Paul’s conversion. Let us examine this alleged problem.

Does the fourth commandment apply today? Should Christians keep the Sabbath?