The book of Malachi states that Jacob was “loved” by God, yet his brother Esau was “hated.” This week’s Margin Notes deals with the use of such language.

One of the darkest days of King David’s administration arrived when he succumbed to lust and destroyed a friend.

When is divorce permissible? May a marriage partner divorce his or her spouse simply because they have tired of the marriage? Is “authorization” from God required for a divorce? Study this challenging issue with us.

News sources report that a recently published document from Roman Catholic scholars attempts to promote a compromise between Jewish and Christian views regarding the Messiah? What is the basis of this ecumenical attempt?

Did the ESV translate Micah 5:2 in the best possible fashion? There is some controversy about this matter; study the issue with us.

A consideration of several biblical metaphors used of the law of Moses.

Part one of a two-part series examining the ancient city of Babylon and its role in Bible prophecy

Was there ever a time when men and dinosaurs roamed the earth at the same time? What does the evidence indicate?

Does one generation “inherit” accountability for the sins of a previous generation? Is “guilt” genetically transmitted? Some passages may seem to suggest this, but what is the truth of the matter? Study this issue with us.

Critics of the Bible often imagine they have found a flaw in the sacred text. Though they know it not, the flaw is with them. Such is the case in one criticism of comments made regarding the ostrich in the book of Job.

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

Jehovah’s questioning of the patriarch Job demonstrates the futility of criticizing our Creator.

Are the days of the creation literal 24-hour days or extended ages of time? Exodus 20:8-11 provides the answer.

A seemingly casual reference to the eagle’s wing more than 2,700 years ago is remarkably scientifically accurate.

Saul, Israel’s first king, stands as a solemn warning to all who followed thereafter.

What will it take for a wayward nation to repent? Perhaps this lesson from ancient Israel is a helpful reminder.

Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?

There are those in the body of Christ who are clamoring that women must throw off the yoke of male domination and claim their rightful place in the Lord’s kingdom.

An associate editor of ChristianityToday.com has severely criticized the teaching methods of Jesus. In doing so, he has reflected upon himself far more than he has the Lord.

The Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God, and by its words spiritual life is obtained. No person who is really interested in the eternal welfare of his soul can afford to neglect a careful study of the words of sacred Scripture.