Explore biblical scholarship, Christian evidences, and doctrinal studies from our archive.
Between the end of the Old Testament era, and the commencement of the New Testament period, four centuries passed. During these times important events transpired that impacted the commencement of Christianity. Every Bible student should familiarize himself with this history.
In dealing with a contentious element in the Corinthian church, and in anticipation of a visit to this congregation, Paul admonished: "Examine yourselves." Those who are conscientious regarding their own souls will appropriate this principle to their personal beliefs and practices.
Psalm 26 is a thrilling example of a sincere man, most likely king David, who, in spite of personal weaknesses, was generally a man of integrity. He begs the Lord to examine his heart and bless him.
A new generation has steadily accepted a deadly plague that has descended on this age.
Rachel, the wife of Jacob, died in connection with the birth of her child, Benjamin. Centuries later the apostle Matthew refers to Rachel as "weeping for her children." This was in connection with Herod's murder of the male babies in the region of Bethlehem. What was the connection? Let us explore this issue.
The New Testament was completed by the end of the first century. How do we know that the documents have come down to us with integrity over the past twenty centuries? It is a fascinating study. The evidence is stunning.
Advocates of Darwinian evolution seem constantly to be eclipsing themselves in the absurdity of the arguments employed in defense of the baseless ideology. Below is an analysis of one of the most recent.
Was Jesus absolutely sinless? What does the evidence actually reveal? If he was sinless, was this necessary in the divine scheme of things? If so, why?
Not all churches, even those belonging to Christ, are of equal quality. This is forcefully illustrated in Christ's letter to the church in Laodicea.
The California Supreme Court is one of the most reckless judicial bodies in the nation. Once more it has intruded into, and trampled upon, the right to religious freedom. Consider one of its latest infractions.
The fourteenth chapter of Romans is a marvelous treatise in which the inspired apostle encourages the strong to assist the weak so that the cause of Christ might be united. It contains such rich lessons for the church of today.
America is undergoing a serious erosion of one of the most sacred institutions of humanity--that of marriage. Such will continue to eat away at the very vitals of human existence.
The apostle Peter declared that David issued a prophecy regarding Judas Iscariot. Did he? If so, what are some of the lessons to be learned from that inspired declaration?
How does God, the Creator of human life, view death? Certainly not in the way many humans do. What does the Bible say about the matter?
In that delightful twenty-third Psalm, the writer (most likely David) depicts the lavish blessings bestowed by God. Surely the devout child of God today can echo those sentiments in his own life.
Some allege that voting in elections is a Christian obligation. Others contend that it is an option, but not an obligation? Where does the truth lie? May Christians disagree on this issue without dissension?
This profile of the Ephesian church serves as an example for our learning.
What a thrilling concept it is to transition from being a stranger to becoming a citizen, indeed, a family member and a "friend." Our Lord once said: "You are my friends if you do the things which I command you" (John 15:14).
While there certainly are times when a preacher, teacher or church must be publicly censured, there are many cases where problems are dealt with in a less than expedient manner--and far too often with an ugly spirit of division. What are some principles that should guide our reaction to such controversial events?
