Explore biblical scholarship, Christian evidences, and doctrinal studies from our archive.
The article discusses the extinction of the woolly mammoth, theories about its sudden demise, including climate change and the concept of uniformitarianism, and how catastrophism and the Genesis Flood provide alternative explanations. The possible existence of an Ice Age is also discussed.
Did the prophet Daniel foretell the general resurrection of the dead at the end of time (12:2), or was this a mere figure of speech pertaining to some local event?
The Bible student is sometimes puzzled as to why much of the boyhood life of Christ is omitted from the New Testament record. This was no accident. Actually, it is a subtle evidence of the inspiration of the sacred record. This week's Penpoints touches on this issue.
Does the Bible teach that a Christian cannot ever fall away from grace?
Paul identified the book of Job as Scripture.
What is the origin and design of marriage?
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.
Are you ready? Are you a sheep or a goat? The Judgment Day is certain, and only through the teaching of Scripture can we prepare for it. The Lord's teaching of Matthew 25:31-46 must be considered in view of the inevitable Day of the Lord.
The context of this passage makes it perfectly plain that the Lord Jesus is not of the angel class.
The revelation of God - from his mind to ours - is an intricate and inspiring process. Study it with us.
A critic writes that if human beings have true "free agency," then God could not punish them for their "sins." He sees a conflict between the ideas of freedom and responsibility. Let us briefly consider this matter.
Skeptics dismiss miracles and the operation of divine providence by appealing to the uniformitarian principle, i.e., the present is the key to the past. However, when the atheistic agenda is at stake, exceptions to the uniform operations of nature are allowed. Study this matter with us in this week's Penpoints article.
The Jewish feast of Purim has its origin in the book of Esther.
It goes without saying that a God who can create a man from the "dust of the ground" (Gen. 2:7), also has the ability - if he so chooses - to heal.
A "Jehovah's Witness" is upset at some of our articles that affirm the divine nature of Jesus Christ. He claims that John 17:3 negates the idea that Jesus is "God" in nature. This article responds to the gentleman's charge.
In an effort to attract larger crowds, some churches are now encouraging animal-lovers to bring their pets to worship services. In this week's Penpoints, Wayne Jackson lampoons this ludicrous practice.
How should we view the writings of Paul? The apostle claimed that his message was from God.
How can a fallen away Christian be restored to fellowship with Christ and his church?
When a child of God abandons his faith, is it still appropriate to refer to him as a "Christian"? What is the significance of this revered name?
Here is a simple seven point plan to help one start understanding the Bible and its remarkable message.
