Joseph M. Jordan 
As a practicing Roman Catholic, I have taken a lot of time to study the workings and history of the Church. During a recent study, I encountered the great split of 1054 AD that led to the establishment of the Byzantine Catholic Church (otherwise referred to as Greek Orthodox) and the Roman Catholic Church. While … Read more
Being in the ministry for over 15 years and having attended Theology School, one of the topics I enjoy the most when it comes to Christianity is how the different denominations came to be. Recently, we had a theology discussion of Calvinism and Lutheranism, and I learned a lot despite having vast knowledge in this … Read more
As a Christian, understanding the difference between Angels and demons is important because they play a significant role in the faith journey of believers; angels direct us to God, while demons distract and pull us away from God. This is why I decided to lead my Bible study group of youths in such a discussion. … Read more
During one of my most recent Bible studies, we were studying Angels. One of my youth students said that he had seen a documentary that described the physical features of angels, and they were the scariest creatures he’d ever seen. From his response, I knew right away that he was probably talking about Cherubim. So … Read more
Years ago, while in theology school, I learned much about the different types of angels in heaven. While I had an idea of the angels, I was fascinated by the archangels and their unique roles. I’ve realized several people do not know the difference between these types of angels. This came up recently when one … Read more
As a pastor, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of the Bible in my own life and the lives of my congregants. One Sunday afternoon, a young couple approached me with a question that would set me on a path to greater understanding. They asked me, “Is it okay for us to study the Catholic Bible?” … Read more
As a Christian, I find the distinction between God and angels a captivating subject. While both are awe-inspiring, their roles and attributes set them apart uniquely and fascinatingly. Last week, during our weekly Bible study session, my Bible group members and I decided to explore this topic, and I was beyond excited to participate in … Read more
Last Sunday, I was in charge of the Sunday school, as I love working with kids. My assignment was to explain to them how God created the first man Adam, and then the first woman Eve through his divine nature. We went through the creation story in-depth. After my teaching, I posed some questions to … Read more
As an ardent teacher of the word, my pastor has recently entrusted me to explore the book of Genesis in our bible study group this month. One of the things I have been looking at when studying the first to third chapters of Genesis is the interaction and conversation between Adam and Eve. It is … Read more
I teach weekly Bible Study classes, and in our last session, we discussed Adam and Eve. Before we dive into a topic, I always quiz my attendees on basic information about the subject. We started with their names. Most could answer simple questions like which Biblical Book first mentions their names and what their first … Read more