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The Old Testament identifies the father of Samuel the prophet as both a Levite and an Ephraimite. How can this be? Did the Old Testament writers make a mistake? Not hardly. Below is one possible explanation for the seeming conflict.
It is commonly alleged that Jesus, in John 6:37, endorsed the idea of "predestination" as popularized by John Calvin in the 16th century. Did he? Study this question with us.
A critic has disputed the biblical position that water baptism is requisite for the forgiveness of sins. He contends that one cannot be saved by a "corruptible" method. But "water" is corruptible. Thus, it has no place in the plan of redemption. Does the argument have merit? Read this article and see.
Luke 17:31ff has been a confusing text to some Bible students. Does this section of Scripture refer to the destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 70), or to the final Coming of Christ? This context is examined in this week's Q&A segment.
Many of life's important lessons are found in the book of Proverbs. Although the basic truths contained therein are found elsewhere in the Bible, the Proverbs of Solomon are often vivid phrases that need to be memorized and recited when necessary. This study demonstrates the value of the book of Proverbs by looking at the opening statements of the book itself.
The appellation of "Christian" is widely used as a category of people. But who, in fact, is (and who is not) a Christian?
Why does the Jehovah's Witness' Bible render John 1:1 as, "the Word was a god"?
Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ," continues to generate controversy --especially the prolonged scenes of violence. How does this emphasis compare to the Gospel accounts of the death of Christ? Read this week's Penpoints for a discussion of this matter.
The divinely prescribed method of church discipline is effective.
Could Hosea's assessment of Israel be applicable to the Lord's people today?
What is the relationship between the Christian and the government?
Every spiritual blessing that God the Father gives, he gives to those who are in Christ. Paul identifies in Ephesians 1:3-14 that Christ is the sphere in which God the Father blesses. How important it is to understand how one enters the redemptive relationship with Christ.
Our great need today is "prophets" -- not promoters, pushers, psychologists, and pleasers. In this presentation, Wendell Winkler discusses the answer to this need -- study.
By observing the apostle Paul, Wendell Winkler identifies the traits that make a master preacher.
Does Deborah's service as a judge of Israel authorize leadership roles for women in the Lord's church?
Bible critics have charged that Luke 2:1-3 is rife with historical errors. Yet the following points more than vindicate the great historian.
What will be the ultimate fate of those who never have a chance to hear the gospel of Christ? This is a question with which every sensitive soul struggles.
Mel Gibson's motion picture, "The Passion of the Christ," has ignited a storm of controversy, once again raising the question, "Who was responsible for the death of Jesus of Nazareth?" This week's Penpoints explores this "hot" topic.
Some contend this passage indicates that miracles are a present-day reality. Wayne Jackson explains why this cannot be true.
Why do our children succumb to apostasy when they reach maturity? What can we do about it?
