Over the years, some of those who support the use of mechanical instruments of music have appealed to what is known as the psallo argument.

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.

Does clapping with singing aid our worship with inconsequential zest or is it an addition to what has been commanded in scripture?

Who was Caiaphas, the official so instrumental in the death of Jesus?

Some contend this passage indicates that miracles are a present-day reality. Wayne Jackson explains why this cannot be true.

The word “rock” is a common biblical metaphor. It illustrates many great truths about God. This article briefly surveys this topic.

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.

America is undergoing a serious erosion of one of the most sacred institutions of humanity—that of marriage. Such will continue to eat away at the very vitals of human existence.

All who wish to enjoy the remission of past sins will call on the name of the Lord by obeying the gospel plan of redemption. In no other way can one receive pardon.

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.

A Christian lady has suggested that Paul was mistaken when he recommended benevolence, first to Christian, then to non-Christians. Is the criticism reasonable?

Peter affirmed that God “made no distinction” between Jews and Gentiles with reference to the matter of salvation. In other words, both Jews and Gentiles were to be redeemed in precisely the same fashion.

What is the meaning of that phrase in the book of Hebrews, “the spirits of just men made perfect”? In order to understand the expression, the surrounding context must be examined. This study does that.

It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.

Study with us the thrilling text in 2 Corinthians, regarding Paul’s spectacular journey into Paradise.

Ministers frequently tell lost people that they need to “pray the sinner’s prayer.” Exactly what is this “sinner’s prayer”? Is this prayer biblically based? If not, what is its origin?

Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?

Have you ever heard of a “Christian Bar”? Jason Jackson considers the ethics of an “anything-goes” approach to evangelism.

Paperback; 473 pages; A verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Acts written on the popular level.

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.