The denominational community has long assaulted Mark 16:16 due to the simplicity of the passage in including baptism as a preliminary condition of salvation. Now, such attacks are coming even from certain “change agents” within the body of Christ. This article highlights one such recent effort.

What is the significance of the fish symbol?

Is worship “regulated” by God? Or is man left to his own inclination in this matter?

The conditions of the first century world attest to the wonderful planning of God.

Did the apostle Paul teach that baptism was not necessary for salvation from sins? By no means. Study this passage with us.

Are contraceptive methods of birth control equivalent to the practice of abortion?

Who was Caiaphas, the official so instrumental in the death of Jesus?

Every sensitive soul is troubled from time to time by regrets that linger regarding past deeds in his life. There is a wrong way and a right way to deal with regret. Think about this matter with us in this week’s Penpoints article.

In his letter to the Galatians Paul wrote that “in Christ” there is neither “male nor female.” Does this mean that for Christians all gender distinctions have been abolished?

Must you be “illuminated” by the Holy Spirit before you can understand what he wrote?

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.

A critical charge that supposedly nullifies the harmony of the book of Acts is the fact that there are differences in the three accounts of Paul’s conversion. Let us examine this alleged problem.

One of the astounding evidences which points to the divine origin of the Scriptures is the “brevity” of the records. In this article we study a case of this nature.

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.

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

Some sincere Christians contend that the child of God may not address Christ, either in praise or through prayer. Will this case stand in the light of critical investigation? Carefully study this issue with us.

One of the most fascinating areas of Bible study is that of typology—the study of Scripture “types.”

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

Some contend this passage indicates that miracles are a present-day reality. Wayne Jackson explains why this cannot be true.

This essay addresses a verse commonly used in support of the false doctrine of original sin.