Over the years, some of those who support the use of mechanical instruments of music have appealed to what is known as the psallo argument.

Earl Edwards, long-time missionary and professor of Bible at Freed-Hardeman University, discusses some of the qualities needed by those who enter the mission field. He draws from his own rich experiences at a missionary to Italy for sixteen years.

How old is the earth? What does the Bible say? What about science? Does it really matter?

How does one account for some of those “hard sayings” in the Scriptures?

Human writers often make careless errors, however, the Bible does not. The precision of God’s word is evidence of its divine origin.

The Old Testament account of David and Bathsheba’s scandalous affair is a sad episode in history. Does their conduct serve as a precedent, justifying adulterous relationships today? Some appeal to it to that end. Wayne
Jackson addresses this issue in this month’s Feature.

The prophecies of Alexander the Great’s victories over various nations and the subsequent providential fulfillment are an interesting study of God’s control of national events.

Do the relative ages of the Earth and mankind really matter? Is the issue important? Many say, “no.” But what does the Bible indicate?

The Bible speaks of humankind as being in the “image” of God (Gen. 1:26). In what sense is the term, “image,” employed in this text?

Does starlight require millions of years to reach the earth?

Did Moses really part the Red Sea? Was this event a true miracle, a contrived myth, or a natural event?

A reader feels there may be some conflict between the first two chapters of the book of Genesis. But is this the case? Take a closer look at the supposed problem.

After becoming a “child of God,” is it possible to lose one’s “inheritance”?

Is a Saturday-night observance of the Lord’s Supper just as good as observing it on the Lord’s Day?

Is has been said that at the marriage feast in Cana of Galilee, Mary made a request of Jesus, and that he obeyed. This is supposed to show that she is worthy of praise and worship due to the influence she exercises over her Son. What are the facts?

When adversity strikes, how does one cope? People respond differently; some valiantly — others not so. For those who have confidence in the Scriptures, Christ provides the answer. Jason Jackson comments on this in this week’s Penpoints.

The Old Testament contains many references to the burning of incense. What lessons does this hold for us today? Let us meditate upon this theme together.

Have you ever heard of a good person who has done a very bad thing? Why does this happen?

Does God need our service? If not, then why should humanity serve him?