If God does not authorize a religious practice, it is forbidden. Thus, silence is prohibitive.

Is there any way to know how many people were present in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified by the Roman soldiers?

There is a popular view that “heaven” will be on “earth,” after our planet has been purged by fire at the end of time. This theory is wholly without merit and results from a failure to understand the symbolic nature of several passages of scripture.

Did the mother of Jesus ever sin?

Will God remember all sins on the day of judgment, even those once pardoned?

It is a serious mistake to make the prophetic time frame of the book of Revelation hinge one solitary expression.

What does it mean to be “converted”?

Time and again the knowledge of modern science has “caught up” with that of the Scriptures. Learn how the scientific accuracy of this remarkable passage was confirmed over a century ago.

Part 1 in a two-part series on Bertrand Russell’s reasons why he rejected Christianity

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

A response to The Jesus Seminar, as featured by the Peter Jennings ABC special, In Search of Jesus

Will there be different “degrees” of reward and punishment in the eternal order of things? The concept of “justice” — together with scriptural declarations — suggest there will be appropriate judgements.

One of the great scenes of Old Testament history is the exodus of Israel from Egyptian bondage. In this article, we wish to consider four aspects of this epochal event — the date of the exodus, the visitation of plagues upon Egypt, the passover, and the passage through the Red Sea.

Can we do more harm than good when defending the truth with incorrect reasoning?

One of the astounding evidences which points to the divine origin of the Scriptures is the “brevity” of the records. In this article we study a case of this nature.

Prior to his death in 1999, Ron Wyatt frequently made tabloid news with his sensational claims of astounding archaeological discoveries. But what is the real story behind such boasts — still made by some of his disciples?

This article examines the claim that “scientific studies” document the power of intecessory prayer.

Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?

Is the Old Testament account of Jonah a myth or a credible recording of actual events? Some point to alleged inaccuracies to claim the account is a fable.

A popular Christian teacher recently stated that sincere people, regardless of their religious affiliation, should not be discouraged from praying for miracles. In this week’s Penpoints, Wayne Jackson respectfully challenges this assertion.