Who determined which books were to go into the Bible? Exactly when did that occur? What are the Apocryphal books? Wayne Jackson addresses these important questions.

This is a review of Rosemary Reuther’s book which attempts to defend new “marriage” relationships.

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the subject of angels. Do these creatures actually exist? Do they operate now, as they did in Bible times? This brief essay addresses these intriguing questions.

A popular-level commentary of the two prophetic books penned by Jeremiah

In times of great crisis, people cry out to God in prayer. While this is understandable, prayers for the dead are both futile, and contrary to biblical truth.

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

In the biblical context, atonement has to do with the plan employed by the Lord to provide a way of salvation for sinful humanity by means of the redemptive mission of Christ. Study with us the basic facts.

Influence is powerful for good or evil. Are you striving to enhance your influence for the honor of Christ?

Does the home influence the religious development of children?

In many ways, science has often been its own worst enemy. This article demonstrates that just because some idea is supported by “science” does not mean that it is infallible or believable.

Some allege that the church of Christ, as established on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), has not existed in an unbroken line since that time. The allegation is false if the testimony of Scripture is dependable.

The study of “demons” is a fascinating yet challenging topic in biblical literature. There is much to be learned from a survey of this theme.

The commands found in the Bible may be classified in several ways to help our understanding.

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

Former Vice President Al Gore comments on evolution and violence in the public schools

Why do Christians teach that the dead are conscious, when the Scriptures refer to death as “sleep”?

The marriage principles found in the Bible have a purpose; they are designed for our benefit.

There are always been those, both without and within the church of Jesus Christ, who have attempted to weaken and compromise the gospel of Christ. Such antagonists must ever be identified and rebuffed.

Ellen Goodman recently wrote a meandering column venting her rage against certain “creationists,” who, occasionally, have altered their modus operandi in attempting to get a “toe in the schoolroom door.”

The church is a collection of all sorts of people from varying backgrounds and with different personalities. It is inevitable that such an aggregate of folks will experience conflicts. But the Scriptures can help us deal with these difficult situations. In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses this theme.