The New Testament clearly teaches that the kingdom of Christ was established on the day of Pentecost. But it also reveals a “kingdom” that is eternal and heavenly that is yet to come.

The first verse of the Gospel of John is absolutely brimming with meaning, and it refutes a host of popular errors.

Some New Testament passages indicate Christ’s reign will end at some point. Others indicate it will last forever. Is this a contradiction? Can these passages be reconciled?

Many denominationalists have long argued that “for the remission of sins” in Acts 2:38 can mean “because of” (i.e. – be baptized because your sins have been remitted). But the same term is found in Matthew 26:28 – clearly indicating the meaning of the term.

A subtle, but important, point from the Greek text helps us to distinguish several factors in the plan of salvation

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.

All loving parents want their children to be saved. But is infant baptism helping our children reach that goal? Or is it a dangerous and unscriptural practice that should be abandoned?

Wayne Jackson reviews the new English Standard Version translation of the Bible.

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

What is the correct interpretation of this widely misunderstood passage?

The book of Jude argues forcefully against the misguided notion that no child of God can ever be lost.

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.

Every sincere child of God takes the teaching of Christ on divorce and remarriage very seriously. But it isn’t always easy to know the clear cut answer to some marriage and divorce scenarios.

Is Christian baptism to be administered by men or by the Spirit? Some believe that Holy Spirit baptism is in view in Romans 6:3-4 and Galatians 3:26-27. But will this idea stand the scrutiny of sound biblical interpretation?

Why do most modern translations use the word baptize, an anglicized Greek word, rather than translating the Greek word into English?

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

Who is the sinister “man of sin” mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2?

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”?

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