The New Testament gives a clear picture of what the church was under the leadership of the Lord’s apostles. The church’s origin was divine; it continues to be subject to the authority of Christ. Should it not be the same today — simply, the church of Christ?

Is Satan an actual living, personal being? What does the Bible reveal about this malevolent enemy of God and man?

When we contemplate who God is, what he has done, and what we will be, we will know exactly for what we should praise.

We have much to learn about prayer from Jesus. His prayers are models both in what to pray for and when to pray.

Some, in leading prayer at the communion table, will refer to God’s death. Is this appropriate? Some allege that it reflects “more reverence” to use “thee” and “thou” in prayer, rather than the terms “you” and “your.” Is there validity in this observation?

Scholarly sources may be helpful, but good Bible students recognize any human source can be biased or flawed. God’s Word is the ultimate standard of faith and practice.

All loving parents want their children to be saved. But is infant baptism helping our children reach that goal? Or is it a dangerous and unscriptural practice that should be abandoned?

Racism is an insidious evil that lies at the root of much hate against both man and God.

A recent writer for a radical online magazine charged that the Bible is mistaken regarding five Old Testament texts. As it turns out, the article is wrong—on all five counts!

Prior to his death in 1999, Ron Wyatt frequently made tabloid news with his sensational claims of astounding archaeological discoveries. But what is the real story behind such boasts — still made by some of his disciples?

A critic has disputed the biblical position that water baptism is requisite for the forgiveness of sins. He contends that one cannot be saved by a “corruptible” method. But “water” is corruptible. Thus, it has no place in the plan of redemption. Does the argument have merit? Read this article and see.

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

Hebrews chapter 11 is a biblical record of faith. The examples listed there are our road map to understanding true faith.

The Greek tenses in Revelation chapter 5 reveal important points about the nature of Christ’s death and resurrection.

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

The Christian has what everyone is trying so hard to obtain. So what does the Christian have? A study of Romans 5:1-9 reveals the wonderful blessings everyone needs.

News sources report that a recently published document from Roman Catholic scholars attempts to promote a compromise between Jewish and Christian views regarding the Messiah? What is the basis of this ecumenical attempt?

The ridiculous creation fables of mankind only serve to emphasize the genuineness of the Genesis account of the beginning.

Evolutionists claim the earth is much older than mankind. What is the Lord’s position on that topic?