Man has ever entertained the hope that there is more to human existence that the experiences of earthly life. Even skeptics have a difficult time quenching this desire.

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.

Only the truth gives hope — real hope — and, as the American poet Wallace Rice put it, “hope is the patent medicine for disease, disaster, and sin.” In this article, Jason Jackson surveys several biblical expressions in which the word “hope” appears. These phrases teach us about the Christian’s future.

Why are all those lists of names in the Bible?

John Wayne “Punkin” Brown Jr. was a preacher for a Pentecostal-type church. He’s now dead. He still would be alive but for the fact that he believed false doctrine.

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.”

Some openly repudiate what they call “pattern theology.” The apostle Paul, however, did not.

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

Samuel’s prophecy concerning the coming kingdom of Christ discredits the theory of premillennialism.

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

This article shows how the histories of Herodotus confirm the reliability of the Bible.

Is America out of control?

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

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

Persecution of God’s people has always been a reality. Some who contributed toward the founding of this nation fled persecution. Now, the country conceived for the liberty of all is becoming a hotbed of anti-Christian sentiment. What should the Christian do?

Meth ... pot ... fentanyl ... or “ME”? Which addiction has more victims?

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

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

Peter’s recognition of fulfilled prophecies in Acts chapter 1 affirms the inspiration of Scripture.

What is the “kingdom” to which Peter refers in the passage? Study this important topic with us.