In this article of Notes from the Margin of My Bible, we find a prophecy fullfillment, an answer to a moral dilemma, and an example of God’s wonderful providence.

No one can “snatch” Christ’s sheep away from him. (Jn. 10:28). But does this mean that a child of God can never fall from grace and be lost eternally?

Spiritual people will feel compassion for the poor. But do we always exercise wisdom in our efforts to help? Let us reflect upon some principles relative to assisting the needy.

A Christian life well-lived is a better sermon than what is only said.

Why do some Bible verses seem to indicate some people were forgiven without repentance?

The Psalmist affirmed that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson explores some of the wonders of the starry hosts that decorate the night skies.

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

Murder is always a despicable act.

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

Was Mohammed another prophet of God? Is there any evidence that would support that claim?

Why does the sea of Galilee’s reputation far exceed its material qualities?

We will not have happy work places, contented homes, and fruitful congregations until men and women learn to respect one another.

An interesting archaelogical find may provide incidental confirmation of an Old Testament narrative.

It is vital that the servants of Christ pursue their daily walk with serious resolution.

Jesus demonstrated compassion for hurting people in his life and in his teaching.

Are angels ministering to Christians today?

In Genesis 15, Jehovah made a promise to Abraham. He declared that the patriarch’s seed would someday possess the territory between “the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates” (v. 18). Has the promise been fulfilled?

Is the account of Noah’s flood accurate? How, the critic wants to know, could the dove have plucked a fresh olive leaf from a tree that, a week earlier (Gen. 8:10), had been totally submerged in water?

The Greek tenses in Revelation chapter 5 reveal important points about the nature of Christ’s death and resurrection.

What is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5?