For good reasons, news reporting over the last few days has been largely focused upon Japan. That nation continues to suffer from the catastrophic effects of last week’s large earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The greatest loss of life and property has resulted from the tsunami. It is estimated that over 10,000 people lost their lives [...]

The Obama Justice Department recently stated that it will no longer defend section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. The Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA] is the law that defines “marriage” as being for a man and a woman [as opposed to a man and a man or a woman and a woman]. This [...]

Many people think of turkey and football when they think of “Thanksgiving.” Others have a more historical perspective, and attach more of a national or religious significance to Thanksgiving. To many hunting enthusiasts, Thanksgiving is a day that sandwiches an exceptionally good meal between a couple of rabbit or deer hunts! So, the day means [...]

If you say something often enough, loud enough, and with enough confidence, people tend to believe you. This is what has happened with the theory of evolution. Though a “theory,” Darwinism is presented as absolute fact, both in public schools, college universities and TV programming. I remind the reader that a “theory” is something that [...]

This may seem strange, but some religious people see no real connection between the Bible and salvation. To them, spirituality can be achieved apart from Bible teaching. They classify Bible teaching (doctrine) as a mere option for those Christians that are more “academically minded.” There are some obvious flaws in this reasoning: The Bible is a body of instruction to [...]

In last week’s article we considered Bible passages that emphasize our duty to properly influence society. Though we may not often consider its value, this influence can also be exerted in our civic duties. According to Romans 13:1-7, God has ordained both the concept and function of civil government. As plainly stated in this passage, the role [...]

Some religious people have a monastic view of the Christian’s life. In an effort to avoid its evil influences, they withdraw themselves from society. This may seem honorable on the surface: After all, “evil associations corrupt good morals” (1 Cor. 15:33). However, this practice has a serious [though perhaps, unintended] consequence. While the Bible does warn against having close associations with evil people, it also tells us [...]

People are often confused about the concept of “salvation.” From what is one “saved?” How is one “saved?” For what purpose is one “saved?” Various cultural influences cause some people to think that salvation is for some particular ethnicity or economic status. Salvation, however, is made available for all humans (Mark 16:15, 16), regardless of race, skin color, social status or gender. With respect to salvation, [...]

The Bible claims to be the special revelation of God to mankind. The Scriptures claim to be “inspired of God” and to thoroughly supply mankind with soul-saving information (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). This Scripture was “not produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” [...]

Many people fail to appreciate the importance of the local church assembly. Some don’t associate with churches or attend church services because they simply have no interest in religion. Some are religious, but have had bad experiences with certain churches. Others have adopted an anti-organized-religion policy, and believe that salvation can be acquired apart from [...]