We receive a wide variety of mail each day. A recent communication from one who characterizes himself as “Pastor Bobby,” recounts his association with the “Holy Spirit” in his preaching endeavors. His claim should be of interest to our readers.

Did the mother of Jesus ever sin?

Baptism is a controversial subject in the religious world. How should it be performed? Who is a proper candidate for baptism? What is the purpose of baptism? Conflicting answers abound. Throw in a mix of emotions, and it seems even more confusing. Jason Jackson responds to a sincere reader and looks at the New Testament in order to clearly define this important topic that gets “watered down” by so many religious leaders.

Must you be “illuminated” by the Holy Spirit before you can understand what he wrote?

Calvinists deny that a child of God can ever apostatize so as to be finally lost. When biblical examples are introduced to the contrary, it is claimed that either such souls were never saved, or else their loss was merely temporal. Let us study this question seriously.

Do Christians today receive the Comforter as promised by Christ in the gospel of John?

Jesus once observed a poor widow contributing into the treasury of the Jewish temple. This incident is twice recorded in the Gospel records. Of what significance is this narrative? Study this fascinating account in this week’s Penpoints.

There are three features of God’s call of Jeremiah that are important to note.

A common defense mechanism is: “Don’t judge me!” But is all judging condemned in the Bible?

Everyone understands that whenever Hollywood does a movie about some historical character, a good measure of literary license is taken.

A gentleman affiliated with the Independent Christian Church has argued that Christian worship is not regulated by New Testament law? Does this theory have the support of Scripture?

Is there a congregational obligation to help others, especially by supporting the preaching of the gospel in other places?

In Paul’s letter to the saints in Ephesus, there is a marvelous platform for Christian unity. In this article, Wayne Jackson discusses the components of the plan for sacred unity.

Jesus said that unless you are born again you cannot see the kingdom of God. So, what does it mean to be born again? Let’s explore the Bible for an answer to this important question.

A response to the Jesus Seminar propaganda, as featured by Peter Jennings on ABC’s special, In Search of Jesus

This question discusses the ultimate fate of the wicked. Will it be annihilation or conscious suffering?

Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

The Bible explicitly teaches that immersion is “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).

The Bible frequently speaks of the “reading” of the Scriptures, and even the reading of them aloud. Is this mere circumstance, or is there a deeper truth implied in these descriptives?

By reflecting the influence of Christ in their lives, Christians lead others to glorify their Father who is in heaven.