Joseph M. Jordan 
The other day, a ten-year-old boy in my congregation walked to me and asked if he could begin his prayer as “Dear Lord” or “Dear God.” He wanted to know if there was a difference between the two terms or if they could be used interchangeably. I was impressed by the little boy’s closeness with … Read more
As a born-again Christian, most of the Biblical teachings and lessons I know of were taught by Jesus in the New Testament. However, not everyone believed that all of Jesus’ teachings were correct. In many instances, we see Jesus being constantly confronted and opposed, especially by the Pharisees and Sadducees. The rejection of Jesus’ teachings … Read more
As a theologian of many years, I have studied a range of Christian denominations to try to understand the nuanced differences. Among the various denominations, Catholics, Protestants, and Lutherans stand out as distinct groups with their own unique beliefs and practices. As I have served in the church, I have interacted with believers that share … Read more
As a ministry member for at least 15 years, I have been trying to understand how Christianity came to have several denominations. It has proven fascinating that all denominations profess to believe in Jesus Christ but have unique doctrines. In our recent Bible study session, we focused on two individual denominations. We specifically were interested … Read more
As a bible study teacher, it has always been my aim to understand how other Christian denominations interpret the Bible and Christianity in general. My High School best friend was raised in a Jehovah’s Witness home. While she identified as a Jehovah’s Witness, she often talked about how exposure to a protestant like myself made … Read more
I am continually teaching about the history of the church and how the many denominations differ from each other. In recent days, I’ve been taking time to teach my Bible study group about the aspects that differentiate different believers, specifically Puritans and protestants. In this post, therefore, I’ll give a detailed breakdown of Puritans vs. … Read more
I have spent the last fifteen years in active ministry and have learned much about religion. My knowledge and educational background play a significant role in my teaching ministry as a pastor. I teach the youths and various adult groups. During last week’s study, we began discussing the origin of Protestants. One of the students … Read more
Last week, there was a discussion among some members of my congregation concerning the difference between Mormons and Baptists. The point of contention in the conversation was that one person claimed that Mormons and Baptists are both Christians who believe in God and can attend the same church, whereas the other person contended that Mormons … Read more
As a pastor with 15 years in ministry, the diversity in tradition and Faith of the various denominations still baffles me. During a luncheon with fellow pastors, I engaged a Catholic priest, a Methodist pastor, and a Baptist minister in a spirited conversation. We realized many believers wonder about the differences between Catholics, Protestants, and … Read more
Serving for 15 years in active ministry has been a great learning experience. As a college professor and a pastor, I have utilized the opportunities to learn and teach religion. One of the topics I teach in the church’s foundational classes is the differences between denominations that promote religious literacy and a deeper understanding of … Read more