Why does the Jehovah’s Witness’ Bible render John 1:1 as, “the Word was a god”?

It is sometimes claimed that Exodus 21:22-23 provides evidence that a fetus is not entitled to the same legal protection as the mother, and, therefore, is not treated as an equal “person.” Is this an accurate exegesis of the text?

Is there any evidence that God speaks directly to people today? What does the Bible say?

Peter’s recognition of fulfilled prophecies in Acts chapter 1 affirms the inspiration of Scripture.

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.

Every Old Testament book, to some extent, focuses upon the coming of Christ. This is no less true of the book of Hosea.

Did James reveal a scientific principle that was yet to be “discovered”? It is quite possible.

The following article is the true story of Clyde Thompson, once known as the “meanest man in Texas.” It wonderfully relates how the power of the gospel of Christ changed a vicious murderer into a great, soul-winning instrument of evangelism on behalf of men behind bars. This narrative was first published in a small tract (now out of print) distributed by Star Bible. It is reproduced here (with some slight editing and reformatting) for the benefit of our readers.

Why do some want the Ten Commandments posted in public places, when the New Testament teaches that the law was a ministration of death?

If a child is trained correctly, can he ever go wrong? What is the “rod” of correction?

For more than forty years Wayne Jackson served as editor of the Christian Courier. In this brief article, he provides a brief history of how this effort was born.

Jesus once observed a poor widow contributing into the treasury of the Jewish temple. This incident is twice recorded in the Gospel records. Of what significance is this narrative? Study this fascinating account in this week’s Penpoints.

Does the prohibition of the law of Moses, against making “markings” in the flesh condemn modern tatoos?

Is it appropriate to sing some of the songs from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament? An interested reader wants to know.

Our web site elicits much mail from our readers. Some of it is very critical. This article briefly reviews a letter from a Mormon gentleman in Bulgaria.

Many of life’s important lessons are found in the book of Proverbs. Although the basic truths contained therein are found elsewhere in the Bible, the Proverbs of Solomon are often vivid phrases that need to be memorized and recited when necessary. This study demonstrates the value of the book of Proverbs by looking at the opening statements of the book itself.

What a perverse operation it is, when the ACLU uses the Bible—which it detests so much—as a money-raising scheme for its God-dishonoring agenda.

Will wolves literally lie down with lambs? What does Isaiah’s prophecies mean?

In his second letter to Timothy, Paul mentions two men, Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses. Who were these men, and how did Paul know of them, since they are not named in the Old Testament?