An atheist’s laughable attempt to criticize the Lord’s teaching is exposed.

A recent writer sought to “analyze” Joseph, and has given us one more example of “science” gone askew.

Should Christians who are merely “weak” be subject to the disfellowship process?

Is animal life sacred? Is it wrong to be cruel to animals?

Christ and his apostles were able to “cast out demons” to demonstrate the power of God. Were the Pharisees able to accomplish the same feat? Study this question with us.

Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea who presided at the trial of Jesus, was truly a tragic character. Yet, he was providentially used by God to establish the innocence of Christ. Wayne Jackson takes a look at Pilate in this week’s Penpoints.

How amazing it is that the deep and manifold longings of the antique pagan world were so wonderfully satisfied in the advent of God’s Messiah.

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

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?

Did God cause people to lie by sending “lying spirits” to deceive?

What is the “morning star” promised to the faithful who overcome?

Biblical words may have varying senses, depending upon the context in which they are found. A brief study of the term “kingdom” is a good illustration of this principle.

Paul’s admonishment of the Cretan Chrisitans, through Titus, provides a marvelous synopsis of the redemption process.

If one believes in the ultimate conquest of good over evil, he can see, even in factiousness, something of the good, the positive, and the noble.

If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?

This article calls for reflection upon the need to be right with God, in view of sudden tragedies.

When a Christian loved one dies, folks often say, “God called him home.” Yet scripture seems to say that the devil has the “power of death” (Hebrews 2:14). Who does cause death?

What did Jesus mean in Mark 7:11-12 when he condemned the Pharisees’ practice of “Corban”?

A question was submitted about the resurrection. The inquirer concluded that “made alive” (in passages like Romans 6:3-8 and Colossians 2:11-12) is parallel in thought to Paul’s discussion of the resurrection of the body in 1 Corinthians 15. In response, we consider a number of points concerning the New Testament doctrine on the resurrection.

By reflecting the influence of Christ in their lives, Christians lead others to glorify their Father who is in heaven.