Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.

What is the meaning of Balaam’s prophecy that begins: “I see him, but not now”?

What is the meaning of the expression “pure in heart,” in Christ’s promise that the “pure in heart” shall see God? Does this mean that sincerity alone is sufficient to finally obtain heaven?

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

This is a commentary over the battle currently taking place at Baylor University over the issue of creation science.

A common defense mechanism is: “Don’t judge me!” But is all judging condemned in the Bible?

When the Gospel writers cite the words of Jesus, they frequently vary their terminology. This is troubling to some. Is this circumstance cause for concern?

Divorce and remarriage are serious moral issues. The law of God, as made known in the New Testament, is the standard of truth that regulates the institution of marriage. The Christian must seek to determine the will of God in times of marital difficulty, neither binding nor loosing where the Lord has not. This article discusses the relationship of divine and civil law to the institution of marriage.

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?

The recent earthquake and subsequent tidal waves in the Indian Ocean have caused many to wonder why God allows such disasters to burden the earth. Is there any reasonable explanation for these events that respects the concept of the benevolence of our Creator?

Do the Gospel Accounts contradict themselves in the matter of whether Jesus ate the Passover Supper?

The matter of “stewardship” is a vital biblical concept. The following study in contrast is one that challenges the sincere child of God.

Is there anything I can do to stop worrying and learn to trust God?

In response to a recent article in which we argued that instrumental music in Christian worship is without divine authority, a critic replied by suggesting that we practice many things in Christianity that are bereft of authority. One example he cited was the use of Bible translations. In this week’s Penpoints, we refute this baseless quibble.

Jerry Falwell is calling for a more charitable view, he says, towards the “gay” community.

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

What was the nature of the product of Jesus’ first miracle at Cana?

It is sometimes claimed that the Bible is inconsistent in its theology in that it claims infallibility for the apostles’ teaching, yet acknowledges they made mistakes in their personal lives. How does one address this alleged difficulty?

Over the years the folks at C.R.I. (Martin, Hanegraaff, et al.) have lustily pursued debate encounters with a host of cultists. They have engaged the heretical movements in verbal and written battles time and again, and begged for additional conflicts.

How should we view the writings of Paul? The apostle claimed that his message was from God.