In a number of places in the New Testament, the sin of lasciviousness is strongly condemned. Exactly what lasciviousness?

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

The Christian lives in a world where he interacts with other people on a daily basis. What sort of impression are we leaving upon others? The exercise of “common sense” principles of courtesy can have a wonderful effect upon your fellows. We reflect upon some of these in this week’s Penpoints article.

In Psalm 51, it appears that David is praying for forgiveness after having committed fornication with Bathsheba (as indicated in the superscription). How then could he have said to God, “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned” (v. 4)?

A profile of millionaire and humanist, Ted Turner.

What is the symbolic meaning behind the statement that Jesus was hung on a tree when he was actually hung on a cross?

When a Hebrew baby was given the name Ezekiel in the seventh century before Christ, it was almost prophetic of the spiritual resources the child would need for the years that awaited him.

Are angels ministering to Christians today?

Consider these two points gleaned from Paul’s confrontation with the apostle Peter.

We recognize that suicide is wrong, but what if a child takes his own life?

Genesis 6:6 indicates that “it repented Jehovah that he had made man.” Does this mean that God regretted his creation?

May Christian women teach a Bible class in which some of her students may be young boys who have become Christians? Some strongly object to this. But is the objection valid? This article addresses this sensitive topic.

Are public worship forums the place for “fashion” eccentricities? Some seem to think there should be no restrictions as to what one may wear when functioning in a teaching and/or leadership role in church assemblies. This “hot button” topic is discussed in this week’s Penpoints article.

Some people despise their accelerating agedness. Growing old ought to be the most rewarding time of one’s life. Perhaps these thoughts will help you.

In recent years we have heard more and more about the so-called “animal rights” movement. This is but one of the by-products of the evolutionary philosophy which suggests that all of earth’s biological creatures share a common heritage.

The earthly life of Terry Schiavo has ended, but the controversy that surrounded this case is far from over. How does one assess these tragic life-and-death situations which are fraught with difficult ethical questions? Ponder this issue with us in this week’s Penpoints.

Must terminally ill Christians artificially prolong life?

Does God have freedom of choice? If so, could He choose to do evil?

Why is it that some people say they just cannot seem to find a “friendly” church?

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