The discovery of the Code of Hammurabi reveals several interesting ideas when compared to the Law of Moses.

The original languages of the Bible are three: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. If one wishes to be a careful student of the Scriptures, he will want to do some research concerning the biblical languages.

Though the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship are common in both the Catholic and Protestant communities of "Christendom, " most people do not realize that this function was unknown to the churches of the apostolic age. Rather, the practice was an innovation that came centuries after the establishment of Christ’s church, and such was wholly without New Testament authority. Noted scholar William Woodson discusses this digression in this month’s Feature article.

Some background information regarding the Psalms will help the Bible student as he considers the grand truths of this Old Testament document.

Are there any binding ordinances for Christian giving in the New Testament?

Why does the Catholic Church place such great emphasis upon Mary, the mother of Christ? Is this proper?

The book of Genesis is a narrative dealing with “beginnings,” as the title of the document indicates. One of the beginnings in Genesis is the record of how human beings came to speak different languages.

Ezekiel 28:1-19 is a fascinating study of the prophetic promise of the fall of ancient Tyre. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seed-bed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the “fall of Satan” in Eden, or else the “rise of the Anti-Christ” near the end of the current historical era. Study this context with us.

The most common impression of Jesus is that of a loving, tender, compassionate Savior. But there is another side to that “coin” — the one portrayed in Revelation 19:11ff.

Does Matthew 18:20 sanction the practice of forsaking the Lord’s day assemblies, in deference to private assemblies for social or recreational purposes? Some so claim, but what is the contextual significance of this instruction from Christ?

The phenomenon of “sin” has wrought a terrible harvest upon this earth. Consider this matter with us.

The mysterious Ark of the Covenant disappeared from human history but still teaches valuable lessons.

Is there biblical evidence that there once was a rebellion among angels in heaven?

Is America out of control?

Does Hebrews 2:16 teach that there is no plan of salvation for the angels who fell from God’s favor?

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

Neale Walsch is but another oddity in the modern “Ripley’s Museum” of religious freaks.

Scholarly sources may be helpful, but good Bible students recognize any human source can be biased or flawed. God’s Word is the ultimate standard of faith and practice.

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.