Though the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship are common in both the Catholic and Protestant communities of "Christendom, " most people do not realize that this function was unknown to the churches of the apostolic age. Rather, the practice was an innovation that came centuries after the establishment of Christ’s church, and such was wholly without New Testament authority. Noted scholar William Woodson discusses this digression in this month’s Feature article.

Neale Walsch is but another oddity in the modern “Ripley’s Museum” of religious freaks.

The Holy Spirit was an active participant in the ministry of Christ.

Why does there seem to be a sort of new “romance” between science and faith? Is it because people of “faith” have been willing to compromise their convictions about evolution?

The Lamb’s blood flows from the book of Genesis all the way through the book of Revelation, and there are valuable lessons all along the way.

This discussion addresses whether or not a Christian should marry “out of the faith.”

What is faith? Is it merely trusting Jesus to save you? Or is action necessary for a believer to be pleasing to God?

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.

For Bible believers, there can be no compromise between evolutionary chronology and the biblical historical record.

In this article of Notes from the Margin of My Bible, we find a prophecy fullfillment, an answer to a moral dilemma, and an example of God’s wonderful providence.

Exactly what is “baptismal regeneration”? Is this doctrine scriptural?

You may not be able to fulfill the role of a preacher, or teacher, or elder, or deacon. But in the general sense, you can be an evangelist. Here’s how.

Here is a simple seven point plan to help one start understanding the Bible and its remarkable message.

Wayne Jackson reviews the new English Standard Version translation of the Bible.

What is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5?

Troubled souls often raise such questions: If all parts of the Bible are equally inspired, how do you explain passages like Psalms 69:22-28, which call for punishment upon one’s enemies?

In 1 Corinthians 7:15, Paul affirms that if an unbelieving mate abandons his Christian companion the Christian is “not under bondage.” Some allege that this provides an additional cause for divorce — other than fornication (Mt. 5:32; 19:9). But is there real evidence for this position?

One of the significant causes of depression today is indebtedness.

A topical study of this Psalm reveals the gospel in miniature.

How should we view the writings of Paul? The apostle claimed that his message was from God.