The faithful Paul viewed his persecutions as the providential workings of God in the defending of the gospel message.

Are dead people able to view the activities of their loved ones who are still alive?

Does the Bible specifically address the issue of the growing practice of “worship-drama”?

In this discussion, we pay special attention upon the phrase, “the first and the last,” as it appears in Revelation 1:17-18.

The catacombs located beneath the city of Rome are a wonder of antiquity which reveal much about the early adherents to the Christian faith.

Traditionally, churches of Christ have observed the Lord’s supper each Sunday — and only on that day. Now, some are suggesting there is New Testament authority for daily communion, or for the serving of the supper on days other than the Lord’s day. Unfortunately for those who so argue, the New Testament “authority” for this evolving procedure is missing.

Is the Bible a divine document inspired of God? If so, to what degree? Is it merely in sense or in sentence? Are the very words of the text inspired?

What is the horrible sin of blasphemy? Have I been guilty of it? Can one obtain pardon for it?

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

What happens when you die and your soul is separated from your body? There are diverse views about this matter. Here is one for your study and reflection.

If the New Testament places upon the Christian the obligation to “give” of his means unto God, and he neglects that responsibility, he has refused to worship his Maker, at least in that respect.

Are angels ministering to Christians today?

Is worship “regulated” by God? Or is man left to his own inclination in this matter?

Does this passage authorize the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship to God? Many erroneously contend that it does. Study this important issue with us.

“Jehovah’s Witnesses” contend that the term “Hell,” as used in the Bible, is a “symbol of annihilation or everlasting death in unconsciousness” from which there is to be no awakening (Make Sure of All Things, p. 155). Does this represent the truth of biblical teaching regarding Hell?

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

Does this passage teach that our salvation is strictly a matter of God’s arbitrary election before the world was made, irrespective of any choice that we might exercise in the matter?

A critic has accused the Christian Courier of misrepresenting Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Mormon Church, with reference to one of his alleged “revelations.” Were we guilty of this infraction? Read this article and see.

The Mormons hope to shed the name “Mormon” in creating a new image.

Every sensitive soul is troubled from time to time by regrets that linger regarding past deeds in his life. There is a wrong way and a right way to deal with regret. Think about this matter with us in this week’s Penpoints article.