Does Ecclesiastes 1:4 prove that the earth will abide forever?

Is worship “regulated” by God? Or is man left to his own inclination in this matter?

The Old Testament prophet Haggai instructs us on what is really important — and what is not.

For centuries bees have been the objects of careful study by scientists. They are amazing creatures indeed (the bees that is), bearing the imprint of divine design in so many ways.

We recognize that suicide is wrong, but what if a child takes his own life?

This article addresses a sectarian argument that attempts to justify sprinkling as a substitute for immersion.

Did Jesus contradict himself as he approached the ordeal of the crucifixion? Some critics so allege, but what are the facts?

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon examines wisdom versus foolishness. Along the way, he describes several kinds of fools. This article addresses three of these.

May the guilty person in a divorce because of fornication remarry?

Some religious folks assume that this passage teaches that salvation is given upon the basis of faith alone — without additional acts of obedience. This is a tragic mistake.

Some point to Genesis 1:1-2 as a biblical basis for the Gap Theory. Yet a brief study of the grammar of this passage shows there is no such basis.

Critics of the Bible allege that the apostle Matthew made a mistake when he suggested “Judea” was “beyond the Jordan” (Mt. 19:1). Is there any way to legitimately exonerate the apostle from this charge? Study this problem with us.

In an effort to attract larger crowds, some churches are now encouraging animal-lovers to bring their pets to worship services. In this week’s Penpoints, Wayne Jackson lampoons this ludicrous practice.

In the internet age, the ease of communication without thought has caused many problems.

E-mail, regular mail — what will it be today? Let me give you a small sample of the frustrations associated with writing. It’s not a problem of enormous magnitude — we deal with it. Occasionally, however, it’s good to “vent.”

Can a person, though not actually involved in the commission of a sin, be an accessory to that transgression? Let’s think about it.

Hebrews chapter 11 is a biblical record of faith. The examples listed there are our road map to understanding true faith.

Some may jump to the conclusion that the Bible contradicts itself with regard to Jesse’s sons. But such a conclusion is not necessary.

Are public worship forums the place for “fashion” eccentricities? Some seem to think there should be no restrictions as to what one may wear when functioning in a teaching and/or leadership role in church assemblies. This “hot button” topic is discussed in this week’s Penpoints article.

The case of Sennacherib highlights the foolishness in pitting one’s self against God.