The Bible in Context

Marriage is as old as humanity itself. But how relevant is it today?

Blindness comes in different forms. It can be physical or spiritual. Jesus demonstrates the loving nature of His leadership as He heals a blind man, commissions 70 more to help Him proclaim the gospel, and teaches His disciples to pray.

Sigmund Freud’s theories have helped to shape the mental framework of just about everyone, whether they have read his works or not.

Whether He was instructing His disciples or facing His enemies, Jesus conveyed the essential qualities of godly behavior.

Karl Marx may have influenced modern history more than any other intellectual, but what influenced his theories? 

Jesus taught that true religion demands a deep commitment to spiritual values rather than to ritual customs.

In the first article in a series examining the foundations of modern Western thought, Vision looks at a theory that removed God from His role as Creator.

Will an ancient religious rift between Eastern and Western Europe be healed?

As Jesus’ popularity grew, crowds clamored to see or touch Him. They looked to Him to provide for their physical needs, but He wanted to give them much more.

Two American statesmen offer divergent approaches to foreign policy for the 21^st century.

Did people grasp all the implications of Jesus’ teaching? Surprisingly, they were not intended to, since Jesus often deliberately obscured His meaning.

You've probably heard that the Western world’s biggest holiday is steeped in paganism. But have you asked yourself whether it matters?

The spirit that animated our earliest ancestors has continued unabated through the ages. And so, in humanity’s struggle to create for itself a secure and prosperous world, it is unwittingly fulfilling an ancient prophecy.

As He traveled the countryside performing miracles and healing the sick, Jesus Christ taught the importance of being known by your everyday deeds and actions.

In concluding the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus unmasked hypocrisy, encouraged sound judgment, and revealed the substance of godly character.

There is more to the angelic realm than meets the eye.

Scientists offer rational explanations for the biblical plagues against Egypt.

Stanley Kubrick’s influential movie molded expectations about the year 2001. The reality hasn’t lived up to the promise.

From the Vision archive: Can civilization collapse? It has before. It can again. But that’s not the end of the story.

As a result of Gutenburg’s invention, books could be printed cheaply and in huge numbers. Thus he touched off a knowledge explosion.