John Shelby Spong, a retired bishop of the Anglican Church, has made a career of being a rogue “priest” who assaults almost everything that is sacred within the Christian religion. His outrageous ideology has been an embarrassment to many of his Anglican kinsmen. This week’s Penpoints focuses upon some of Spong’s theological aberrations.

The “Salvation Army” is an organization that is applauded by most in our society. Undeniably, this group does implement numerous acts of benevolence among the needy. But is this all there is to Christianity? Do good deeds substitute for doctrinal soundness? Read this article carefully and put this issue in balance.

Wayne Jackson analyzes the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, known as the “Hall of Faith,” discussing its themes of faith, redemption, and the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old. It explores the faith of Old Testament figures, the concept of faithfulness, and the ultimate glory awaiting all the righteous.

Must you be “illuminated” by the Holy Spirit before you can understand what he wrote?

Did the ESV translate Micah 5:2 in the best possible fashion? There is some controversy about this matter; study the issue with us.

If someone lusts have they committed adultery?

Many people in today’s world justify their immorality by the rationalization, “God wants me to be happy.” But is “happiness” to be found in vile indulgences? Take a serious look at this issue in the light of God’s word.

May the guilty person in a divorce because of fornication remarry?

This is a review of Professor Michael Dyson’s new book, The True Martin Luther King.

In that delightful twenty-third Psalm, the writer (most likely David) depicts the lavish blessings bestowed by God. Surely the devout child of God today can echo those sentiments in his own life.

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.

Why are some prayers never answered? Is it possible that we may be guilty of hindering our own requests to the Lord?

All loving parents want their children to be saved. But is infant baptism helping our children reach that goal? Or is it a dangerous and unscriptural practice that should be abandoned?

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

When Peter refrained from association with the Gentiles at Antioch, Paul declared that he “stood condemned.” Does this mean that, at least potentially, Peter could have been lost? Study this intriguing issue with us.

It is now urgent that courageous men and women repeat the ancient refrain, “ask for the old paths ... and walk therein ....”

How do you determine what is right and wrong?

The writer of the book of Hebrews says that Abel, the first murder victim, is yet speaking. What is he saying? Are we listening?

Occasionally we receive questions on the topic of divorce and remarriage. We cannot give unequivocal answers regarding cases wherein we cannot possibly know all the facts. However, we can deal with certain principles.