John Calvin wielded a great influence in the religious community on the subject of grace. His ideas are circulated in several denominations, and, tragically, have found their way into the thinking of many people.

Troubled souls often raise such questions: If all parts of the Bible are equally inspired, how do you explain passages like Psalms 69:22-28, which call for punishment upon one’s enemies?

Did the ESV translate Micah 5:2 in the best possible fashion? There is some controversy about this matter; study the issue with us.

Was Jesus born in Bethlem or Jerusalem? The Bible teaches it was Bethlehem. The Book of Mormon alleges it was in “the land of Jerusalem.” Examine the evidence for yourself.

Peter affirmed that God “made no distinction” between Jews and Gentiles with reference to the matter of salvation. In other words, both Jews and Gentiles were to be redeemed in precisely the same fashion.

I grew up among kindly people of the Baptist affiliation. My father’s family was of this persuasion. A more gracious, benevolent group of folks could scarcely have been found. It was heartbreaking, therefore, to eventually discover that the church of my ancestry was unknown to the New Testament.

Words are vehicles of communication. Since it is the case that “words” can lead either to salvation or to condemnation, it is important that Christians craft a vocabulary that expresses biblical ideas in their purest form. Study this issue with us in this month’s Feature.

What is it about the Bible that has made it the most influential book in the history of the world? Here are seven great truths that help answer that question.

This discussion addresses whether or not a Christian should marry “out of the faith.”

This striking passage clarifies the connection between one’s knowledge of the truth and his salvation.

The language of this passage affirms that the human body is a work of intricate design and therefore could not have arisen by mere accident.

Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

Are the days of the creation literal 24-hour days or extended ages of time? Exodus 20:8-11 provides the answer.

What happens to the “soul” at the point of death? Is it conscious, or does it exist in a state of “sleep,” totally oblivious to its environment?

The account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead helps us to understand the significance of agape love.

Mark 2:5 relates an account in which faith in Jesus is “seen.” Of what significance is this passage to the age-old “faith vs. works” discussion?

The Bible explicitly teaches that immersion is “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).

Song of Solomon is a beautiful work of inspired literature that extols the bliss of genuine love after the divine order.

The Old Testament has much to say about Jesus Christ. The following outline will prove helpful in learning more about our Savior.

People frequently want to know how to be better students of God’s word. In this article, Wayne Jackson provides some very practical suggestions.