The Bible explicitly teaches that immersion is “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).

A closer look at one of Jesus’ parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.

Atheists frequently make bogus arguments in defense of their position; sometimes, theists do too. One needs to learn the difference between a good argument and one that is flawed.

Americans’ views on abortion seem to be shifting, according to recent polling data.

Richard Dawkins, prominent atheist, classifies religious faith as a “virus of the mind.” He and others of his kind desperately need to contract this virus!

In a number of places in the New Testament, the sin of lasciviousness is strongly condemned. Exactly what lasciviousness?

Some protest the use of illegal drugs by a glazed-eyed sub-culture, all the while popping pills daily to cope with a variety of problems common to humanity.

Does this passage teach that our salvation is strictly a matter of God’s arbitrary election before the world was made, irrespective of any choice that we might exercise in the matter?

How does a single mother harmonize her love for an out-of-wedlock child with her lingering guilt of sin?

The Christian lives in a world where he interacts with other people on a daily basis. What sort of impression are we leaving upon others? The exercise of “common sense” principles of courtesy can have a wonderful effect upon your fellows. We reflect upon some of these in this week’s Penpoints article.

In Psalm 51, it appears that David is praying for forgiveness after having committed fornication with Bathsheba (as indicated in the superscription). How then could he have said to God, “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned” (v. 4)?

Does the language of Genesis 2:23 indicate that Adam was searching for a suitable mate among the animals for a long period of time? Does this interpretation provide support for the so-called “Day-age” theory?

A profile of millionaire and humanist, Ted Turner.

The Apostle John shows an obvious distinction between the body and the soul.

Is worship “regulated” by God? Or is man left to his own inclination in this matter?

What is the symbolic meaning behind the statement that Jesus was hung on a tree when he was actually hung on a cross?

When a Hebrew baby was given the name Ezekiel in the seventh century before Christ, it was almost prophetic of the spiritual resources the child would need for the years that awaited him.

Are angels ministering to Christians today?

A study of brotherhood educational institutions regarding creation reveals startling deficiencies.

Consider these two points gleaned from Paul’s confrontation with the apostle Peter.