News sources report that a recently published document from Roman Catholic scholars attempts to promote a compromise between Jewish and Christian views regarding the Messiah? What is the basis of this ecumenical attempt?

Analogy is a legitimate method of reasoning. But it has its limitations. Unfortunately, many do not understand those limitations, hence abuse this form of logic.

Some make the claim that the Scriptures are in conflict in the matter of the morality of incest. But the allegation is false.

Biblical ethics would never allow the faithful Christians to engage in practices commonly known as bribery.

In the book of Revelation there are several references to the seven spirits. To what, or whom, does this expression refer?

In 2003, we published a review of Dr. Thomas West’s book, Jesus and the Quest for Meaning. West is a Professor of Theology at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. In our review, we censured Professor West for his unorthodox ideas relative to the resurrection of Christ. The Professor has vigorously protested our essay. As a courtesy to him, we are publishing his letter of protest, and our response to the same.

Are the visible signs of Matthew 24 indicators of the Lord’s Second Coming or of a conflict that would occur within the life span of “that generation”?

In mid-December the movie, Prince of Egypt, opened in theaters across the country. Because it differs so widely from the usual movie fare of sex and violence, this production is receiving high acclaim—even from religious figures like Billy Graham, James Dobson, Robert Schuller, and others.

The sacred expression, “in the days of his flesh,” is wonderfully rich — in its explicit affirmation and in its implications.

Influence is powerful for good or evil. Are you striving to enhance your influence for the honor of Christ?

Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea who presided at the trial of Jesus, was truly a tragic character. Yet, he was providentially used by God to establish the innocence of Christ. Wayne Jackson takes a look at Pilate in this week’s Penpoints.

Your life on earth is a precious gift. Do not ignore its value; do not squander it in trivial pursuits; do not let it slip away and leave you unprepared. This very day you may wish to contemplate the question: What is your life?

How does God, the Creator of human life, view death? Certainly not in the way many humans do. What does the Bible say about the matter?

Every serious Bible student knows that God has moved in international affairs across the centuries. But does he do so still today? This brief article probes this question.

Does the Bible say that little babies are by nature born in sin?

What is the religion called Rastafarianism? How was Jamaican entertainer Bob Marley connected with this movement?

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

When the plan of salvation is so easy to understand, why do some go to such great lengths to obscure it?

Throughout God’s word, the responsibility of mankind to make a choice between serving God and Satan is clearly set forth.