Atheism: The "No-God" Religion

Author: Wayne Jackson

Atheists claim to the anti-religion, yet they have formed their own "religion." They are the epitome of inconsistency.

The Church And Its Detractors

Author: Wayne Jackson

There are always been those, both without and within the church of Jesus Christ, who have attempted to weaken and compromise the gospel of Christ. Such antagonists must ever be identified and rebuffed.

Corinth - A Troubled Church

Author: Wayne Jackson

The church in Corinth had numerous spiritual problems, one of which was its tolerance of flagrant immorality. In his letter to this church, the apostle delivers a sharp rebuke. Happily, it produce a healthy result.

Crossing the Rubicon

Author: Wayne Jackson

The expression "Crossing the Rubicon" is famous for deadly decisions that cannot be retracted. There are many of these in life that elicit some reflection.

Clapping as an Accompaniment to Singing in Worship

Author: Wayne Jackson

Does clapping with singing aid our worship with inconsequential zest or is it an addition to what has been commanded in scripture?

MASADA: The Final and Futile Stand

Author: Wayne Jackson

On a high mountain plateau just west of the Dead Sea in A.D. 73, the final battle between the Romans and the Jews took place. It was the concluding destruction and dispersal of the Hebrew nation, as such previously was known for the preceding fifteen centuries.

False Ideas About Jesus Christ

Author: Wayne Jackson

Jesus Christ is the most renowned person of human history? That being true, why are there so many false ideas circulating about him? Because people have biases and they "reinvent" a "Jesus" after their own presuppositions. In this article we review some of the bizarre theories.

The Value of Waiting on Jehovah

Author: Wayne Jackson

The Bible promises a wide array of blessings upon those who have the patience to "wait upon" the Lord. Consideration of this theme will pay rich dividends.

Mary's First Communion

Author: Wayne Jackson

What did Mary meditate on during communion?

Terrorists in the Church

Author: Wayne Jackson

"Terrorist" is a word with which we are quite familiar these days--at least in a political sense. What about "terrorists" in the church? They were present in the early church, and they are today as well. We must learn to identify them if the church is to be kept pure.

Elijah, Prophet of Confrontation

Author: Wayne Jackson

Elijah was one of the great prophets of Old Testament history. Like all of us, he was a man of mixed qualities. Overall, he contributed significantly to the unfolding of Heaven's plan of redemption.

Logic and the Plan of Salvation

Author: Wayne Jackson

Every one uses the principles of "logic," whether aware of it or not. Humans cannot function with some logical skill. When it comes to religion, however, many fling "logic" to the wind. No where is this more apparent that in considering the plan of divine salvation.

Created in the Image of God

Author: Wayne Jackson

As a potter fashions clay into a vessel, the book of Genesis affirms that mankind was "created" in the very image of God. He is not the product of an ancient slime pit.

This is a Test

Author: Wayne Jackson

The Authorized Elements of Church Music

Author: Wayne Jackson

Jesus declared that "worship" must be consistent with revealed "truth" (John 4:24), namely God's word (John 17:17). This includes the musical engagement of the church.

The Doctrine of "Determinism" -- What Is It?

Author: Wayne Jackson

"Determinism" is a popular dogma -- both in the skeptical community and in the religious environment. It has no support in either logic or scripture. Study this topic with us.

Was Paul's Theology Consistent on "Conversion"?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Those who teach that salvation is solely by faith, without further acts of obedience, have a difficult time reconciling Paul with himself. Study this matter with us.

Stephen's Final Prayer

Author: Wayne Jackson

Stephen was the first Christian martyr. His final recorded words were a prayer directed to his Savior. This narrative contains some rich truths.

Did Christ Literally Bear Our Sins on the Cross?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Did Jesus literally become a sinner on the cross? Or did he merely suffer the penalty for sin that we justly deserved?

Ron Wyatt, the "Indiana Jones" of the SDA Church

Author: Wayne Jackson

Prior to his death in 1999, Ron Wyatt frequently made tabloid news with his sensational claims of astounding archaeological discoveries. But what is the real story behind such boasts — still made by some of his disciples?