Author: Wayne Jackson
An obsession is a persistent, compulsive preoccupation with something. It could be a person, an idea, or desire. The New Testament condemns addictive, obsessive behavior as a spiritual abnormality.
Author: Jared Jackson
While politicians are promising hope and change, we would be wise to consider where success and failure actually come from.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Between the end of the Old Testament era, and the commencement of the New Testament period, four centuries passed. During these times important events transpired that impacted the commencement of Christianity. Every Bible student should familiarize himself with this history.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Some contend that the Bible teaches that human beings possess an immortal soul. Others deny that this is the case. Where do the facts lie?
Author: Wayne Jackson
In dealing with a contentious element in the Corinthian church, and in anticipation of a visit to this congregation, Paul admonished: "Examine yourselves." Those who are conscientious regarding their own souls will appropriate this principle to their personal beliefs and practices.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Psalm 26 is a thrilling example of a sincere man, most likely king David, who, in spite of personal weaknesses, was generally a man of integrity. He begs the Lord to examine his heart and bless him.
Author: Wayne Jackson
A new generation has steadily accepted a deadly plague that has descended on this age.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Rachel, the wife of Jacob, died in connection with the birth of her child, Benjamin. Centuries later the apostle Matthew refers to Rachel as "weeping for her children." This was in connection with Herod's murder of the male babies in the region of Bethlehem. What was the connection? Let us explore this issue.
Author: Wayne Jackson
The New Testament was completed by the end of the first century. How do we know that the documents have come down to us with integrity over the past twenty centuries? It is a fascinating study. The evidence is stunning.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Advocates of Darwinian evolution seem constantly to be eclipsing themselves in the absurdity of the arguments employed in defense of the baseless ideology. Below is an analysis of one of the most recent.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Was Jesus absolutely sinless? What does the evidence actually reveal? If he was sinless, was this necessary in the divine scheme of things? If so, why?
Author: Wayne Jackson
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.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Author: Wayne Jackson
The California Supreme Court is one of the most reckless judicial bodies in the nation. Once more it has intruded into, and trampled upon, the right to religious freedom. Consider one of its latest infractions.
Author: Wayne Jackson
The fourteenth chapter of Romans is a marvelous treatise in which the inspired apostle encourages the strong to assist the weak so that the cause of Christ might be united. It contains such rich lessons for the church of today.
Author: Wayne Jackson
America is undergoing a serious erosion of one of the most sacred institutions of humanity--that of marriage. Such will continue to eat away at the very vitals of human existence.
Author: Wayne Jackson
The apostle Peter declared that David issued a prophecy regarding Judas Iscariot. Did he? If so, what are some of the lessons to be learned from that inspired declaration?
Author: Wayne Jackson
How does God, the Creator of human life, view death? Certainly not in the way many humans do. What does the Bible say about the matter?
Author: Wayne Jackson
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.
Author: Wayne Jackson
Some allege that voting in elections is a Christian obligation. Others contend that it is an option, but not an obligation? Where does the truth lie? May Christians disagree on this issue without dissension?