Why was Jesus immersed at the hands of John the Baptizer? Many have a difficult time understanding this pivotal event in the life of our Lord.

Why did John the Baptist seem to doubt the identity of Jesus Christ?

A university student is bothered with questions as to why human beings were created. Did the creation reveal a “need” on the part of deity? Join us for a discussion of this question.

Is the doctrine of eternal punishment in hell consistent with the idea of a good and loving God?

Professor Wilbur Smith’s book, Therefore Stand, created a sensation when it was published in 1945. Largely unknown today, it deserves a resurgence of interest as theological modernism runs rampant in the current world of “Christendom.”

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

Some New Testament passages indicate Christ’s reign will end at some point. Others indicate it will last forever. Is this a contradiction? Can these passages be reconciled?

The idea that all people will be saved appears to be gaining momentum. But the fact is, this dogma has no basis in Scripture and logically it is irrational.

Will God remember all sins on the day of judgment, even those once pardoned?

There is a popular view that “heaven” will be on “earth,” after our planet has been purged by fire at the end of time. This theory is wholly without merit and results from a failure to understand the symbolic nature of several passages of scripture.

There are some who teach that the wicked will not be required to endure an “eternal punishment” (see Mt. 25:46) in hell. They argue that since “hell” is the “second death,” and as “death” is to be “destroyed,” it follows that hell will be destroyed ultimately. In this week’s Question and Answer segment, Wayne Jackson responds to this fallacious argument.

A querist wants to know, “Will only your bunch be saved?” Though the question usually is highly prejudicial, we will elicit two answers — his and ours.

Does Ecclesiastes 1:4 prove that the earth will abide forever?

Will we recognize friends and loved ones in Heaven?

This question discusses the ultimate fate of the wicked. Will it be annihilation or conscious suffering?

Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?

Words are vehicles of communication. Since it is the case that “words” can lead either to salvation or to condemnation, it is important that Christians craft a vocabulary that expresses biblical ideas in their purest form. Study this issue with us in this month’s Feature.

A brief survey on worship as taught in the Bible.

Will the turn of the century mark the beginning of Christ’s reign on Earth?

Even at the age of twelve, Jesus demonstrated remarkable insight into his mission.

The interesting land of Israel plays a prominent role in the coming of Christ.

The book of Zechariah teaches important truths about the Messiah. Study it with us in this week’s Margin Notes.

Bible prophecy is one of the most powerful evidences of the divine origin of the Scriptures. Here is a truly remarkable prophecy from the book of Zechariah.

Is Jehovah “in touch” with His creation? Does he still rule in the kingdoms of men?

This passage is a clear illustration of the fact that time, in biblical prophecy, is relative.