The Holy Scriptures: Verbally Inspired
The Scriptures are either inspired by God or they are not.
God’s Plan of Salvation for His Lost Children
How can a fallen away Christian be restored to fellowship with Christ and his church?
What About Social Drinking and the Old Testament?
Does the Old Testament provide precedent for “social” drinking today?
The President and Pornography
This article exposes the loose attitude of Bill Clinton’s presidential administration toward the pornography trade.
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Have scientists discovered other planets that may harbor intelligent life?
Stephen J. Gould (1941-2002)
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.
Does God Change His Mind?
Some Bible passages affirm that God does not “change.” Other texts, however, appear to suggest that he does — especially in response to human activity. How does one reconcile these seeming discrepancies?
The Hava Supai Dinosaur Carving
In the autumn of 1924, a team of scientists went into the Hava Supai region of the Grand Canyon area to document strange carvings on one of the canyon walls. One of these carvings, which seems to depict a dinosaur, has been largely ignored by the scientific community. Read about this remarkable discovery in this week’s Penpoints.
Force-Feeding Obscenity to Our Youth
Do public school officials have the right to force students to read materials that they or their parents deem to be morally offensive?
A Warning to a Wayward Church
Not all churches, even those belonging to Christ, are of equal quality. This is forcefully illustrated in Christ’s letter to the church in Laodicea.
The New R-word Label
Racism is an insidious evil that lies at the root of much hate against both man and God.
The Yoke of Christ
Christianity is best for humankind because it fits us well. If you have burdens, come see what Christ has to offer.
Skeletons in the Closet of Science
In many ways, science has often been its own worst enemy. This article demonstrates that just because some idea is supported by “science” does not mean that it is infallible or believable.
Science and Faith: The Budding Romance
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?
Church Discipline – A Tragic Neglect
A study of church discipline, especially the ultimate act of withdrawal of fellowship
Did Matthew Blunder?
Matthew, in appealing to a prophecy, seems to attribute it to Jeremiah, whereas the Old Testament has it in the book of Zechariah. Critics, in characteristic fashion, have charged Matthew with an error.
Evolution’s Useless-Organ Argument
A discussion of the so-called vestigial organs
Examining the Biblical Basis for the Papacy: Was Peter the First Pope?
This article critically analyzes the role and authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church, questioning the biblical support for Peter’s primacy and the doctrine that the church was founded upon him.
The Sinner’s Prayer — Is It Biblical?
Ministers frequently tell lost people that they need to “pray the sinner’s prayer.” Exactly what is this “sinner’s prayer”? Is this prayer biblically based? If not, what is its origin?
New Testament Baptism: In Water or the Spirit?
Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?