How would it be possible for one to be happy in heaven, knowing that some of his loved ones are suffering in hell? This is a question that every thoughtful Christian has pondered at times. Is there a reasonable solution to this problem?

The revelation of God – from his mind to ours – is an intricate and inspiring process. Study it with us.

Some protest the use of illegal drugs by a glazed-eyed sub-culture, all the while popping pills daily to cope with a variety of problems common to humanity.

How can we forgive but still feel resentment at times?

Must terminally ill Christians artificially prolong life?

Some today urge that the King James Version of the Bible is the very best available, because it was based upon the “Textus Receptus” Greek text. Though advocated by some sincere folks, this view is not consistent with the best of biblical scholarship. Note the following brief summary of this issue.

Is the baptism in Mark 16:16 a baptism in water or is it of some other sort?

Does the prohibition of the law of Moses, against making “markings” in the flesh condemn modern tatoos?

Why did Paul instruct Timothy to use wine with his water. Does this sanction the social consumption of modern beverage alcohol?

One of the significant causes of depression today is indebtedness.

Time! How precious it is. But “time” is not a comodity to be teased, flirted with, or ignored. Time is a hard task-master! Respect it.

Must the Bible explicitly condemn something to make it wrong?

I do not understand men who treat their wives so indifferently, much less those who deliberately wound them with insulting words or actually assault them physically. And some men of this temperament profess to be Christians!

Was there ever a time when men and dinosaurs roamed the earth at the same time? What does the evidence indicate?

This article attempts to determine the meaning of the term “days” in connection with the creation week.

We are grateful for Robert Dick Wilson’s masterful work confirming the credibility of the Old Testament.

There are Bible commands and principles that obligate us to “come together” when we are able to do so, and no “flip of a switch” can satisfy those demands upon able-bodied people.

A critic has disputed the biblical position that water baptism is requisite for the forgiveness of sins. He contends that one cannot be saved by a “corruptible” method. But “water” is corruptible. Thus, it has no place in the plan of redemption. Does the argument have merit? Read this article and see.

Do we realize the impact that television is having on our children? Can we fathom how the character of television is changing right before our eyes? Reflect on these questions in this week’s Penpoints article.

When is a friend a real “friend”? Solomon offers several spiritual values of a good friend.