By observing the apostle Paul, Wendell Winkler identifies the traits that make a master preacher.

What does it mean to be “converted”?

By what standard should one evaluate a political leader? Does the Bible shed any light on this question?

The literature of the Roman Catholic Church makes the claim that the apostle Peter was the original Pope, and the earthly “head” of the Church. Do the apostle’s personal writings sustain this view? Read this week’s Penpoints article for a discussion of this issue.

The Qur’an teaches that Gabriel delivered a revelation of God to Mohammed. But Mohammed’s message contradicts the Bible in a multitude of passages. Here is one of those instances.

What does Paul mean when he stated that he had delivered Hymenaeus and Alexander unto Satan? What great sin warranted this action?

To whom was the seventh-day sabbath a religious obligation?

In what sense will the “creation” be delivered from corruption? Does the creation itself, including the stars, planets, rocks and trees, really long for the return of Christ?

The case of Sennacherib highlights the foolishness in pitting one’s self against God.

Many claim that if the Bible does not explicitly prohibit a practice, then man is left to innovate his own religious system. But what does the Lord say about those who practice such things that he “commanded not”?

The context of this passage makes it perfectly plain that the Lord Jesus is not of the angel class.

Isaiah’s vision of “Jehovah of hosts” argues the deity of Jesus Christ.

Consider these two points gleaned from Paul’s confrontation with the apostle Peter.

The tiny hummingbird has a marvelously designed metabolic mechanism. Whence its origin — “Mother Nature” or God?

George Washington affirmed that a nation could not be maintained without morality. Today, some say biblical morality is unnecessary for national success. This essay analyzes the assertion by Alan Dershowitz that morality is not dependent upon religion.

What are the implications of Jude’s reference to a prophecy of Enoch? Study this matter with us.

Moses prophesied of the coming leader of Israel that would be like unto him. This prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Many entertain the notion that grace is some sort of divine blanket that is unconditionally thrown over the sinner to cancel the effect of his sin. This is a serious misconception.

Some protest the use of illegal drugs by a glazed-eyed sub-culture, all the while popping pills daily to cope with a variety of problems common to humanity.

E-mail, regular mail — what will it be today? Let me give you a small sample of the frustrations associated with writing. It’s not a problem of enormous magnitude — we deal with it. Occasionally, however, it’s good to “vent.”