HomeFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions The Bible Salvation from Sin Table of Contents In-Depth StudiesBrief ArticlesThe Importance of Truth in Religion Why People Misunderstand the Bible The Apocrypha & Canon of Scripture Majority Rule in Religion? Loving the Truth Did Jesus Violate the Sabbath Law? Can We Understand the Bible Alike? Number Discrepancies in HistoryIn-Depth StudiesBrief Articles Are You Born Again as a Child of God? Paul’s Teaching about Baptism – 1 Cor. 1:17 John the Baptist’s Baptism Who May Perform Baptisms? Direct Operation of the Spirit – Calvinism Forgiveness for People under the Old Law Baptism for the Dead Can We Be Forgiven of Serious Sins? Does God Punish Children for Parents’ Sins? Have You Been “Saved Like Saul”?The FamilyIn-Depth StudiesMarriage, Home, & Family in the Bible Bible Plan for Family Relations Family Reading Booklist Marriage Preparation & Improvement Marriage & Religion Purpose of Marriage Permanence of Marriage Maturity and Marriage Marriage & Love Responsibility & Honesty in Marriage Marriage: Friends & In-laws Roles of Husband and Wife in Marriage Marriage & Raising Children Marriage & Sexual Purity Seven Keys for Raising Godly Children Key #1: Purpose Key #2: Planning Key #3: Love Key #4: Instruction Key #5: Authority Key #6: Motivation Key #7: Consistency Solving Conflict in Marriage Relationships Divorce, Remarriage, & the Family UN Convention and Children’s Rights Movement Values Clarification/Humanism in SchoolsBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesBrief ArticlesLiving Like Animals Lying & Deceit vs. Truth & Honesty Business & Financial Relations Partial Birth Abortion Homosexual/Gay Marriage What Is True Freedom? Cloning of Human Beings Wearing Jewelry (Gold, Silver) Eating Blood & Blood TransfusionsGod/DeityIn-Depth StudiesBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesLife after Death, Resurrection, Judgment The Meaning & Purpose of Life Jesus’ Second Coming Judgment Day Premillennialism & Jesus’ Kingdom Does Jesus Reign as King & Priest? What Is Satan Like? Is Jesus’ Kingdom Earthly or Spiritual? What Is God’s Plan for the Future of Israel? Predictions of the Gospel & Jesus’ Death Millennium, Rapture, & Jesus’ Return Reincarnation, Karma, & NirvanaBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesThe Significance of Creation Creation as a Miracle The Consequences of Evolution Bible References about Creation Days of Creation: Literal or Long Ages?Brief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesBible Teaching about the Holy Spirit Is the Holy Spirit a Being in the Godhead? Nature of Spiritual Gifts Purpose of Spiritual Gifts Imparting of Spiritual Gifts Duration of Spiritual Gifts The Indwelling of the Holy SpiritBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesBrief ArticlesIn-Depth StudiesBrief Articles In-Depth Studies Authority: Divine vs. Human Bible Claims Bible Inspiration: Infallible, Inerrant, Verbal Bible Preservation and Accuracy Bible Study: Its Importance Bible Validation: How to Test It Bible vs. Denominational Creeds Tradition as Religious Authority Is One Interpretation as Good as Another? Must We Keep the Old Law and the Sabbath? The Value of the Old Testament Today Emotions in Authority and Worship Does the End Justify the Means? False Teaching & Religious Error Can We Understand the Bible? Take a Test of Your Bible Knowledge Who Is Responsible to Obey Jesus’ Law? Authority of Teaching of Apostles & Paul A List of Bible References by Topic How to Study the Bible Are Bible Examples Binding Authority? Necessary Inference/Conclusions as Authority Noah’s Flood: History or Legend? Noah’s Flood: Worldwide or Local? Brief Articles The Importance of Truth in Religion Why People Misunderstand the Bible The Apocrypha & Canon of Scripture Majority Rule in Religion? Loving the Truth Did Jesus Violate the Sabbath Law? Can We Understand the Bible Alike? Number Discrepancies in History In-Depth Studies Why Do We Need Forgiveness of Sins? Individual Responsibility in Salvation Things that Are Essential to Salvation Jesus as Savior from Sin Is Obedience Essential to Salvation? Is Baptism Essential to Salvation? How Can You Be Sure of Forgiveness? “Faith Only” vs. Obedient Faith What Must We Believe to Be Saved? Have You Been “Born Again”? Should Alien Sinners Pray for Salvation? Confessing Christ in Conversion God’s grace and mercy (law & works) Should Babies Be Baptized? Sprinkling, Pouring, or Immersion? Why Must We Be “In Christ”? Importance of Repentance Calvinism and the Gospel Election (predestination) Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security) Will All Religious People Be Saved? Original Sin (Inherited Depravity) Baptism in what name (Jesus only)? How to Benefit from Jesus’ Blood Imputation of Jesus’ Sinless Life Saved Like the Thief on the Cross? Pharisees: Who Were They Really? Cornelius, baptism, faith & Holy Spirit Baptisms: A Comparison Brief Articles Are You Born Again as a Child of God? Paul’s Teaching about Baptism – 1 Cor. 1:17 John the Baptist’s Baptism Who May Perform Baptisms? Direct Operation of the Spirit – Calvinism Forgiveness for People under the Old Law Baptism for the Dead Can We Be Forgiven of Serious Sins? Does God Punish Children for Parents’ Sins? Have You Been “Saved Like Saul”? The Family Morality and Ethics In-Depth Studies Marriage, Home, & Family in the Bible Bible Plan for Family Relations Family Reading Booklist Marriage Preparation & Improvement Marriage & Religion Purpose of Marriage Permanence of Marriage Maturity and Marriage Marriage & Love Responsibility & Honesty in Marriage Marriage: Friends & In-laws Roles of Husband and Wife in Marriage Marriage & Raising Children Marriage & Sexual Purity Seven Keys for Raising Godly Children Key #1: Purpose Key #2: Planning Key #3: Love Key #4: Instruction Key #5: Authority Key #6: Motivation Key #7: Consistency Solving Conflict in Marriage Relationships Divorce, Remarriage, & the Family UN Convention and Children’s Rights Movement Values Clarification/Humanism in Schools Brief Articles The Joys of Motherhood Spanking & Corporal Punishment Hating Parents & Children – Luke 14:26 In-Depth Studies Bible Principles of Moral Conduct Abortion: Pro-life or Pro-Choice? Drug Abuse: Intoxication or Sobriety? Gambling: Moral or Immoral? Anger, Controlling Your Temper Homosexuality: Lifestyle or Immorality? Same-Sex Marriage & Homosexual Unions Stealing, Theft, and Robbery Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Lying and deceitfulness Slander, Gossip, and Spreading Rumors Sexual Morality & the Family Speech: Cursing, Profanity, Obscenity Suicide: Moral or Immoral? Hatred, Hate Speech, Hate Crimes Animal Rights and Human Nature Living Together Without Marriage Human Use of Animals Vegetarianism and Eating Meat Brief Articles Living Like Animals Lying & Deceit vs. Truth & Honesty Business & Financial Relations Partial Birth Abortion Homosexual/Gay Marriage What Is True Freedom? Cloning of Human Beings Wearing Jewelry (Gold, Silver) Eating Blood & Blood Transfusions The Church God/Deity In-Depth Studies Is Church Membership Essential to Salvation? Why So Much Religious Confusion & Division? How Can You Find & Identify Jesus’ Church? Name of Jesus’ Church The Proper Day for the Lord’s Supper Giving to Finance Church Work How Many True Churches Are There? Origin of Jesus’ Church & Denominations “God’s Man, Faithful Abraham” (lyrics) The Nature and Meaning of the Church Importance of Attending Church Meetings Does God Approve of Denominationalism? Instrumental Music in Worship Should We Observe Religious Holy Days? Church Organization, Government, & Work When Will Jesus’ Kingdom Begin? Is Jesus’ Church the Same as His Kingdom? Women preachers & Church Leaders Sabbath Day or First Day of the Week? Transubstantiation: Elements in Communion Unity vs. Division according to the Bible Foot Washing in Church Meetings Local Church Responsibilities Brief Articles The Origin of Jesus’ Church Why So Many Different Denominations? Is Sunday the Christian Sabbath? Must Christians Tithe? Undenominational Christians Today? Elders, Bishops, & Pastors Church Foundation: Jesus or Apostles? Cleansing the Temple: Unauthorized Work Does the Church Name Matter? In-Depth Studies Studies of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit Evidences for God, Jesus, & the Bible Studies about Creation vs. Evolution Direct Revelation & Miracles for Today? Bible Teaching about the Holy Spirit Creation: Significance of the Doctrine Evolution: Its Consequences Gospel of Physical Health and Wealth Holy Spirit: a Being in the Godhead? Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Is Jesus Really Your Lord? Jesus’ Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection Jesus’ Claims Jesus’ Deity: God in the Flesh Jesus’ Resurrection: the Evidence Jesus’ Resurrection: Its Significance Jesus as Savior from Sin Number of Persons in God (Jesus Only/Trinity) Providence of God in Human Affairs Saul’s Conversion & Jesus’ Resurrection Brief Articles The Existence of God The Transfiguration of Jesus Jesus & the Power to Forgive Sins Holy Spirit as Earnest/Seal Living as Christians Man & His Future In-Depth Studies Discipleship/Living as a Christian God Helps Your Troubles & Problems How to Change Yourself (Self-improvement) You Can Serve God Successfully Power of Prayer Relations between Races & Nationalities Meekness & Humility vs. Pride & Egotism Steps to Spiritual Maturity What Is Required after Baptism? Brief Articles Duties to Civil Government Are You a Saint? Christians in Political Issues? What Does It Mean to Love God? Deny self & Take Up Your Cross Avoiding Temptation While Befriending Sinners Character Counts in Civil Rulers True Greatness by Serving Others In-Depth Studies Life after Death, Resurrection, Judgment The Meaning & Purpose of Life Jesus’ Second Coming Judgment Day Premillennialism & Jesus’ Kingdom Does Jesus Reign as King & Priest? What Is Satan Like? Is Jesus’ Kingdom Earthly or Spiritual? What Is God’s Plan for the Future of Israel? Predictions of the Gospel & Jesus’ Death Millennium, Rapture, & Jesus’ Return Reincarnation, Karma, & Nirvana Brief Articles Judgment Day: Are You Ready? When Will Jesus Return? The Purpose & Meaning of Life Man in the Image of God State of Man between Death & Judgment Creation & Evolution Miracles & the Holy Spirit In-Depth Studies The Significance of Creation Creation as a Miracle The Consequences of Evolution Bible References about Creation Days of Creation: Literal or Long Ages? Brief Articles Dinosaurs, Creation, & the Flood In-Depth Studies Bible Teaching about the Holy Spirit Is the Holy Spirit a Being in the Godhead? Nature of Spiritual Gifts Purpose of Spiritual Gifts Imparting of Spiritual Gifts Duration of Spiritual Gifts The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Brief Articles Holy Spirit Baptism and Water Baptism Religious Groups Miscellaneous Studies In-Depth Studies Catholicism in Light of Scripture Hinduism vs. Christianity Islam vs. Christianity Judaism and the Gospel of Jesus Buddhism or Christianity? Jehovah’s Witness Teaching about Baptism Jehovah’s Witnesses; Watchtower Society Psychology, Guilt, & Moral Responsibility Mary’s Glory, Power, and Honor Mormonism Book of Mormon Compared to the Bible Mormonism – Tests of Revelation Mormonism and Bible Prophecies Da Vinci Code, Pagan Feminism, Gnosticism Astrology, Horoscopes, & the Zodiac The Occult, Witchcraft, & Psychics Humanism, Atheism, & Materialism Animal Liberation & PETA Religious Views of Animal Rights Marxism (Communism) and the Bible Transcendental Meditation Brief Articles Criticizing Other Religions Speaking to the Dead, Mediums In-Depth Studies Should We Oppose the Sins of Others? The Papacy: Was Peter the First Pope? Brief Articles Woman in Adultery & Opposing Sin Where Did Cain Get His Wife? 1 Cor. 3 – Building on Jesus’ Foundation