A remarkable passage in John demonstrates that a human response is required in God’s plan of salvation.

What is “meekness”? And what did Jesus mean when he said the meek will “inherit the earth”?

The Bible denies that man is saved by works of human merit. But what about “works of God.” Study this commonly misunderstood issue with us.

Does this passage teach the much coveted doctrine of “the perseverance of the saints”? No it does not. This article explains why.

Is the use of a clerical title, e.g., “Reverend,” “Father,” “Rabbi,” or “Doctor”—within the framework of religious service—consistent with the will of God? This week’s question discusses this issue.

The “Jehovah’s Witnesses” teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. They base their doctrine upon passages that are found in the book of Revelation (chapters 7 & 14). Who are the 144, 000 mentioned in these texts? Is the number literal or figurative? Study this article.

The sensational news story regarding the return of the kidnapped Salt Lake City teen has caused public attention to be focused upon certain aspects of Mormon doctrine. This week’s Penpoints article highlights a couple of these issues.

Why do Christians teach that the dead are conscious, when the Scriptures refer to death as “sleep”?

Some claim that Paul’s request for his cloak was a “trivial” reference, unworthy of the claim of verbal inspiration.

Is the “silence of the Scripures” authoritative. The Bible itself states that it is.

This context has been the subject of great controversy. What exactly is th “falling away” and who is the “man of sin”?

What is Lent and Ash Wednesday? Are these religious observances found in the Bible?

It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.

This profile of the Ephesian church serves as an example for our learning.

Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion, saved before and without baptism? Some so claim.

Why do people cry? The Bible mentions human tears more than 500 times.

In a letter to the church at Corinth, Paul affirmed that “the natural man does not receive the things of God.” Some allege that this text suggests that one cannot understand the Scriptures without direct guidance from the Holy Spirit. But, as Wayne Jackson demonstrates in this article, this view reflects a misunderstanding of the apostle’s argument.

Should anyone ever be re-baptized? Some say no. But what do the scriptures say?

Were those disciples who were immersed by John the Baptizer required to be re-immersed on the day of Pentecost or thereafter? Some sincere Bible students maintain they were, but will the evidence really support that view?