Should we be trying to restore the New Testament pattern of Christianity? Or should we abandon the original ideal and modernize the church to keep up with the times?

This profile of the Ephesian church serves as an example for our learning.

A critic has disputed the biblical position that water baptism is requisite for the forgiveness of sins. He contends that one cannot be saved by a “corruptible” method. But “water” is corruptible. Thus, it has no place in the plan of redemption. Does the argument have merit? Read this article and see.

What happens when the atheists get together—for worship?

This article addresses recent reports of possible evidence in the Black Sea for the Genesis flood.

Most people in the world, throughout the ages of history, have believed in some concept of a Supreme Being. Since unbelief is neither reasonable nor the norm, one cannot but wonder why some people become atheists.

The complex life of the apostle Peter contains many valuable lessons for the child of God.

Paul informed Timothy that Jesus Christ “abolished death” (2 Tim. 1:10). Yet, elsewhere the apostle indicates that death will not be abolished until the return of the Lord (see 1 Cor. 15:24-26). How is the Bible student to reconcile this seeming conflict?

It is a sad occasion when a sincere but misguided persons attempts to “walk by faith,” but that “faith” is not grounded in the word of God. The following article illustrates this grim reality.

What is it about the Bible that has made it the most influential book in the history of the world? Here are seven great truths that help answer that question.

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

The matter of “stewardship” is a vital biblical concept. The following study in contrast is one that challenges the sincere child of God.

“I know that my Redeemer liveth, and at last he will stand up upon the earth.”

A contrast between Timothy’s mother, a godly woman, and Ahaziah, whose notorious mother and grandmother counselled him to do evil.

Someone has said that you can tell something of the character of a person by the heroes he has. There may be something to that. Atheism extols hypocrisy.

A recent writer sought to “analyze” Joseph, and has given us one more example of “science” gone askew.

Love is a fantastic emotion, from both divine and human vantage points. But it can be abused—and frequently is.

Sometimes the most unpleasant topics are worthy of addressing for the benefit of others. That is the case with the theme below.

Paul’s admonishment of the Cretan Chrisitans, through Titus, provides a marvelous synopsis of the redemption process.

When did the practice of infant sprinkling originate? Was it an apostolic practice? Or did it develop later? Let us look at the historical facts.