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.

The book of Malachi states that Jacob was “loved” by God, yet his brother Esau was “hated.” This week’s Margin Notes deals with the use of such language.

This article discusses a recent speech by Dr. James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA, at the University of California at Berkeley.

Can God be known from nature? Or are the Scriptures required for a fuller knowledge of the Creator? This article explores these questions.

Is the baptism in Mark 16:16 a baptism in water or is it of some other sort?

When Christ was in his “own country,” Mark says that “he could do no mighty work” there (Mark 6:5). What is the meaning of this perplexing passage?

Is there biblical evidence that, in some cases, God has limited his own foreknowledge?

If you could plan a message to be delivered at your own funeral, of what would it consist? You might want to give some thought to this question.

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

Christianity is more than going through the motions. To be a faithful child of God, we must train our hearts to delight in his will.

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

Why would someone claim that babies are awful creatures?

By what standard should one evaluate a political leader? Does the Bible shed any light on this question?

Thousands of people labor under the illusion that some are able to contact the dead? What is to be said of such attempts? Is this merely a harmless superstition. Study this issue with us.

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.

A recent study reveals the destruction caused by gambling.

In a farewell to the Ephesian elders, Paul reminded the brethren of his life and ministry among them (Acts 20:18-21). In what Paul believed to be his last opportunity to see them, he recollected former days to encourage their fidelity in the future.

While Mr. Ventura has enjoyed some initial popularity, his polls have taken a sharp dip.

This article addresses whether or not people have the right to speculate about who will be saved apart from the declarations of divine revelation.

The New Testament records an episode where Jesus “cursed” a fig tree. Many people are disturbed with reference to this incident. What is the meaning behind this strange circumstance?