Although baptism is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament, the rite has been so grossly misunderstood in a great variety of ways.

The writer of the book of Hebrews says that Abel, the first murder victim, is yet speaking. What is he saying? Are we listening?

Several important achaeological discoveries demonstrate once again the uncanny accuracy of the Bible.

Both the liberal left and the radical right have seriously distorted 2 John 9 to support their causes. What does this passage mean, and how does it relate to modern religious controversy?

Love is a fantastic emotion, from both divine and human vantage points. But it can be abused—and frequently is.

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

Over the years, from time to time, critics direct their hostility at the book of Acts, attacking its credibility. Repeatedly, however, it has weathered the storm of criticism.

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.

Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion, saved before and without baptism? Some so claim.

The Bible is such a marvelously rich volume. It contains countless tiny details — little nuggets of truth containing great lessons — which one is likely to pass over in his reading if he is not very studious. Let us consider for a moment an interesting narrative in the book of Acts.

A subtle, but important, point from the Greek text helps us to distinguish several factors in the plan of salvation

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

This and numerous other New Testament verses establish the fact that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person.

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.

The family of man is one, and the Bible was right about this issue 2000 years ago!

God does not want the proclamation of His word to be characterized by a spirit of fearfulness.

All who wish to enjoy the remission of past sins will call on the name of the Lord by obeying the gospel plan of redemption. In no other way can one receive pardon.

Many denominationalists have long argued that “for the remission of sins” in Acts 2:38 can mean “because of” (i.e. – be baptized because your sins have been remitted). But the same term is found in Matthew 26:28 – clearly indicating the meaning of the term.

Another argument which denies the essential role baptism plays in our salvation is answered.

Does God have the ability to raise the dead? Paul affirms in his defense to Herod that he does.

The Jerusalem church of Christ is a model that all churches should pattern themselves after. After all, they were operating under the direct instruction of the inspired apostles. The results are apparent in Acts 4:32.

Several passages in Acts provide us with first-century examples that help us to understand what it means to “preach Jesus.”

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Abilene Christian University (Abilene, Texas) is rapidly departing from the strong base upon which it was founded. A reckless breed of mavericks flaunts the new course it has charted.