What is a missionary society? Some Christians carelessly throw that designation around, labeling perfectly legitimate works with this pejorative expression.

While there certainly are times when a preacher, teacher or church must be publicly censured, there are many cases where problems are dealt with in a less than expedient manner—and far too often with an ugly spirit of division. What are some principles that should guide our reaction to such controversial events?

Are there good, logical reasons to believe that there is a God?

In July, 2002, another “sensational” fossil discovery was announced. A skull had been found that supposedly thrust humans back some six million years. What are the actual facts regarding this matter?

Is animal life sacred? Is it wrong to be cruel to animals?

Does clapping with singing aid our worship with inconsequential zest or is it an addition to what has been commanded in scripture?

Is gambling a “moral” issue? Some suggest that it is not; it is merely a pragmatic issue.

The ex-president’s high popularity is perplexing in light of his moral failures. This article addresses this paradox.

Are contraceptive methods of birth control equivalent to the practice of abortion?

How amazing it is that the deep and manifold longings of the antique pagan world were so wonderfully satisfied in the advent of God’s Messiah.

Harvard’s noted anti-creationist, Stephen J. Gould, recently died after a lengthy battle with cancer. In this article, Wayne Jackson comments regarding the professor’s controversial legacy.

A discussion of the so-called vestigial organs

This article explores the meaning of Hebrews 10:26 and whether deliberate sin after becoming a Christian can lead to someone becoming lost. Wayne Jackson considers the context of the letter’s original recipients who were contemplating leaving Christianity and God’s willingness to forgive all sin.

Is there anything I can do to stop worrying and learn to trust God?

Reckless charges are frequently made against the Bible. One of these is the allegation that the Scriptures contain irrelevant data, i.e., material too trivial to justify its inclusion into a body of literature that purports to be inspired of God.

What does Jesus expect from his disciples?

There are Bible commands and principles that obligate us to “come together” when we are able to do so, and no “flip of a switch” can satisfy those demands upon able-bodied people.

The writer of the book of Hebrews speaks of an occasion when Jesus was characterized by “godly fear.” What does this phrase mean?

Is “necessary inference” a valid method of arriving at biblical truth?

There are three features of God’s call of Jeremiah that are important to note.