Jesus said that unless you are born again you cannot see the kingdom of God. So, what does it mean to be born again? Let’s explore the Bible for an answer to this important question.

Our web site elicits much mail from our readers. Some of it is very critical. This article briefly reviews a letter from a Mormon gentleman in Bulgaria.

In response to a recent article in which we argued that instrumental music in Christian worship is without divine authority, a critic replied by suggesting that we practice many things in Christianity that are bereft of authority. One example he cited was the use of Bible translations. In this week’s Penpoints, we refute this baseless quibble.

A sixteen-year-old girl in a remote region of India was about to be buried; suddenly, she sat up. According to the report, the young lady testified that she had been dead, but the Lord “sent her back” to tell her neighbors about “the real God.”

Was the siege at Jerusalem in A.D. 70 the worst in world history?

Bertrand Russell once claimed that Jesus, if he ever really existed, was obviously wrong about his second coming. Was the atheist correct?

If God does not authorize a religious practice, it is forbidden. Thus, silence is prohibitive.

As the inspired Paul affirms to the Romans, the natural world around us points to the existence and attributes of the Creator.

How does one explain Jesus’ injuction for followers to “hate” their families?

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

Edward Gibbon’s monumental work of history provides great insight into early Christianity.

An examination of the Mormon doctrine of vicarious baptism—the baptism for the dead

Does the New Testament authorize the observance of each-Sunday communion? Is communion restricted to Sunday?

What is the meaning of that phrase in the book of Hebrews, “the spirits of just men made perfect”? In order to understand the expression, the surrounding context must be examined. This study does that.

What is the meaning of Balaam’s prophecy that begins: “I see him, but not now”?

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?

Many atheists proclaim themselves to be intellectuals. In fact, they are fools.

Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?

Is the Old Testament account of Jonah a myth or a credible recording of actual events? Some point to alleged inaccuracies to claim the account is a fable.

The book of Ruth is one of the beauty spots of the Old Testament. It is a delightfully “romantic” narrative. Aside from that, it contains some very wonderful truths that pertain to God’s great plan of redemption.