How does one explain Jesus’ injuction for followers to “hate” their families?

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.

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

Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

Jesus declared that “worship” must be consistent with revealed “truth” (John 4:24), namely God’s word (John 17:17). This includes the musical engagement of the church.

What is the meaning of Balaam’s prophecy that begins: “I see him, but not now”?

What is the meaning of the expression “pure in heart,” in Christ’s promise that the “pure in heart” shall see God? Does this mean that sincerity alone is sufficient to finally obtain heaven?

The marriage principles found in the Bible have a purpose; they are designed for our benefit.

This is a commentary over the battle currently taking place at Baylor University over the issue of creation science.

A common defense mechanism is: “Don’t judge me!” But is all judging condemned in the Bible?

The commands found in the Bible may be classified in several ways to help our understanding.

Divorce and remarriage are serious moral issues. The law of God, as made known in the New Testament, is the standard of truth that regulates the institution of marriage. The Christian must seek to determine the will of God in times of marital difficulty, neither binding nor loosing where the Lord has not. This article discusses the relationship of divine and civil law to the institution of marriage.

In Genesis 15, Jehovah made a promise to Abraham. He declared that the patriarch’s seed would someday possess the territory between “the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates” (v. 18). Has the promise been fulfilled?

The recent earthquake and subsequent tidal waves in the Indian Ocean have caused many to wonder why God allows such disasters to burden the earth. Is there any reasonable explanation for these events that respects the concept of the benevolence of our Creator?

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

Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea who presided at the trial of Jesus, was truly a tragic character. Yet, he was providentially used by God to establish the innocence of Christ. Wayne Jackson takes a look at Pilate in this week’s Penpoints.

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

In response to a recent article in which we argued that instrumental music in Christian worship is without divine authority, a critic replied by suggesting that we practice many things in Christianity that are bereft of authority. One example he cited was the use of Bible translations. In this week’s Penpoints, we refute this baseless quibble.

Jerry Falwell is calling for a more charitable view, he says, towards the “gay” community.

One of the darkest days of King David’s administration arrived when he succumbed to lust and destroyed a friend.