Joseph M. Jordan 
The other day, a member of my congregation asked me if a Presbyterian family that was new in town would join our Protestant church since they also identify as Christians. As a pastor, I felt as though I was at a crossroads because I acknowledge that there are parallels and contrasts between the two groups. … Read more
My recent Bible study session turned out to be an exciting affair after we decided to focus on the different Christian denominations. A new member, a one-time Baptist, shared some of their doctrines with us. This aroused our interest, and we decided to focus our discussion on the Baptist church. Our area hosts two Baptist … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I have studied the scriptures in-depth and explored the intricate distinctions between Worship and Praise. These words have a significant role in the Bible and have different meanings that influence our spiritual development. During my bible study session last Wednesday, most of my learners argued that Praise and Worship are interchangeable … Read more
Being brought up in a Christian family and attending a Christian school, I learned a lot about Christian virtues, values, and traditions. However, as I grew up, I started hearing more and more about other religious groups and denominations. Recently, I was engaged in a conversation about the Jewish and Amish way of life, which … Read more
There was a Sunday that I had dedicated to talking to people who were about to get married. One of my people in the group invited a couple that was almost breaking up because they went to different churches. The man was a believer in Iglesia ni Cristo while the lady was a Catholic. They … Read more
As a pastor with numerous years of evangelical experience, a common conundrum new believers face is choosing which denomination to follow. Many churches have similar doctrines and beliefs, which can confuse the masses. This is particularly true for denominations such as Episcopalianism and Protestantism. Both were formed from the Protestant Reform of the early 16th … Read more
Early this year, one of my Bible Study Students asked me if it was okay to invite her Jew friends to our Bible Study, and I allowed her. Before the Bible Study, I allowed them to introduce themselves, and I noticed some saying they were Hasidic Jews while Others were Orthodox Jews, and I got … Read more
Being in the Christian ministry for so long, I have heard people say that they are spiritual but not religious. I took more interest in this, and I have researched deeply about the topic to understand what it really means to be spiritual and what it means to be a Christian. I have come to … Read more
As a Christian brought up in a family of pastors, the Bible has always been a significant part of my life. All the values and virtues I learned were solely based on the Bible, and I knew the Bible as the only sacred book. However, recently during our weekly Bible study, we discussed other religions’ … Read more
Being born and raised in a Christian background and now serving in the ministry, I have met several concepts and questions that challenge my way of thinking and expand my knowledge. One of the questions I have faced that made me think outside the box is the difference between culture and religion. I had never … Read more