What Bible translations do different denominations use (how do I choose a Bible translation)?

What Bible translations do different denominations use

There are several Bible translations, such as the New Living Translation (NLT), the New American Standard (NASB), the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), the English Standard Version (ESV), and the King James Version, among others. Different denominations use different translations. So, what Bible translations do different denominations use? Denominations such as Protestant denominations allow members … Read more

Do Lutherans celebrate lent (how do Lutherans celebrate lent)?

Do Lutherans celebrate lent

Lent for most Christian churches means starting to prepare for the most important day in Christian’s lives, Easter Sunday. Most believers are always looking forward to the day Jesus is resurrected, as it marks a new beginning in their lives. However, before Easter Sunday, Christians usually observe the lent season, which is generally 40 days … Read more

Protestant Vs. Reformed: How Are They Different?

Protestant Vs. Reformed

While both the protestant and reformed churches are Christian churches, they feature a set of practices and belief systems that set them apart from each other. They also feature several similarities, which make it difficult for many to differentiate these Christian religions, hence this Reformed vs. Protestant post. The main difference between Protestant and Reformed … Read more

Protestant vs. Non-Denominational: How are they different?

Protestant vs. Non-Denominational

Many people do not know the difference between protestant and non-denominational Christianity. This is not surprising since the latter emerged from Protestantism. The main question pondered by society is; what is the difference between Non-Denominational vs. Protestant? The term protestant refers to a church or a person that has broken away from Catholic practices and … Read more

Is Catholicism a religion or a denomination (is Catholicism a separate religion from Christianity)?

Is Catholicism a religion or a denomination

Catholicism generally has similar beliefs, practices, and historical ties with other Christian denominations. However, the Catholic population easily outnumbers Christian denominations worldwide. Catholic beliefs on issues such as sufficiency of Scripture, papal pre-eminence, salvation, and what happens to someone immediately after they die are also so different from those of Protestants and Evangelicals that one … Read more

Who is Jesus’ dad (Jesus’ earthly father)?

Who is Jesus’ dad?

When I was a theology student, I spent most of my free time studying the Gospels. I found thestory of Jesus’ birth quite interesting. The Bible states that Joseph is Jesus’ earthly father. However, before Joseph married Mary, she had already been pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Beinghuman, Joseph was confused about whether he should … Read more

Is Jesus with me? (What does the Bible say?)

Is Jesus with me?

The hallmark of Christian living is the belief that Jesus is always present in the life of a believer. The Bible also reassures believers that they are not alone and that God always provides peace despite life’s challenges – even though He is not physically present. This raises some critical questions among many people: How … Read more

How was Jesus born (what does the Bible say)?

How was Jesus born?

Jesus’ miraculous deeds while on earth are still a wonder to many believers today. While celebrating Christmas, Christians try to understand how his inexplicable conception and birth occurred. Since Matthew 1:18 suggests his conceiving was extraordinary, many believers wonder, ‘How was Jesus born?’ Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem. According to the scriptures, … Read more