Is the story of Christ’s “virgin birth” really a rehash from ancient paganism?

Did Jesus Christ lay aside His deity when He became human?

Shortly before his arrest and death, Jesus taught his disciples by means of a beautiful allegory, that of the “vine” and the “branches.” Study this wonderful illustration with us.

May women participate in decision-making roles if there are no qualified men to serve as elders?

Books are a minister’s treasure. Here’s a review of a magnificent three-volume set, Spicq’s Theological Lexicon of the New Testament. We recommend this work very highly.

When the matter is duly considered, the Bible reveals that there are some similarities and also some significant differences in the deaths of the righteous and the wicked.

What is a missionary society? Some Christians carelessly throw that designation around, labeling perfectly legitimate works with this pejorative expression.

How does God, the Creator of human life, view death? Certainly not in the way many humans do. What does the Bible say about the matter?

Occasionally a book will appear among the people of God that is so fraught with error that it requires comment. Such is the case with the recently-published, Theology Simplified. This week’s Penpoints takes note of this volume.

What did Jesus mean in Mark 7:11-12 when he condemned the Pharisees’ practice of “Corban”?

An in-depth study of the interesting encounter between Jesus and an unnamed Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well recorded in John chapter four.

How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect what we practice and preach?

Is it possible to rediscover the church of the New Testament in today’s world? Many sincere people have never considered this possibility. But is it possible?

When you read of another new discovery relative to man’s “apeish” ancestors, file it away; within a few months or years, the story will be different!

Watchfulness over the flock is one of the most serious responsibilities of the eldership.

How does a single mother harmonize her love for an out-of-wedlock child with her lingering guilt of sin?

In Acts 2:38 Peter contended that baptism is “for” (eis) the remission of sins. Since many religionists deny this biblical truth, they seek comfort in a supposed parallel that they imagine nullifies the force of eis in Acts 2:38. Some imagine they have found a solution to their theological problem in Matthew 12:41. But have they?

Bible critics have charged the sacred book with mistakes in that the King James Version mentions both “unicorns” and “satyrs” — both of which are mythical creatures. How does the student of the Scriptures respond to this alleged difficulty?

Many have been deceived into believing that grace by definition excludes obedience. Nothing could be further from the truth.