Many Christians and people, in general, have the assumption that Jesus Christ lived and died a very long time ago. It may be shocking to know that the Son of Man walked on the Earth not that far back in time! This doesn’t come as a surprise since Christianity focuses on the purpose of Jesus’ … Read more
Almost every Christian, if not all, is aware of the story of the flood and Noah, as it is among the most popular stories in the book of Genesis, other than Adam and Eve. The book of Genesis accounts how the generation of Noah had gone against God’s will, and God decided to wipe the … Read more
Alcohol is a controversial topic in many religious groups. It is no different in the Baptist church. While the Bible does not entirely discourage partaking in alcohol, it does mention that using mind-altering substances is wrong. In the book of Proverbs 23:32, the bible talks about the weaknesses brought on by alcohol. A sharp contrast … Read more
Advent hymns and songs are melodies composed and performed mainly for Advent, the four weeks leading to Christmas. These hymns typically convey messages of hope for a Saviour, the prophecies of Christ’s birth, and the celebration and gratitude for Jesus’ arrival on Earth. With the festive season comes endless play time of classic Advent hymns … Read more
Most of the words in the Bible have been translated into English for easier understanding. However, the word raca has been used in the Bible once in Mathew 5:22 and has left many questions among Bible readers on what it exactly means. “What does raca mean in the Bible?” The word raca was only used … Read more
If you are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, then you would be as interested as many others are in the Garden of Eden. As the scriptures describe, Eden puts a perfect yet unimaginable image in anyone’s head. A land with no diseases or hunger? To witness this lovely place … Read more
A practice that became popular in 1905, speaking in tongues (Glossolalia) is regarded as a badge of honor for Pentecostal churches – for them, the practice sets them apart from the rest of the Christian denominations, emphasizing its importance with regards to gaining spiritual freedom. Others are against it, though. So, which denominations speak in … Read more
With Christianity being the primary religion that stemmed from the accounts of the teachings, life, and death of Jesus of Nazareth, it is essentially the largest religious belief system worldwide. Christianity is a very important part of American history, with roots in Europe. Over the years, there have been splits, and the number of churchgoers … Read more
It is undeniable how the Roman Catholic and Baptist Church have disagreed for the longest time. The two churches are believers of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. They are both Christian denominations making people question their heightened disagreements. It brings us to a discussion of Roman Catholic vs. Baptist because members need to … Read more
Christianity has gone through magnanimous changes and splits since the ancient days. The first split was from Judaism, through which the three main Christian branches were born – Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodox. Roman Catholicism is the largest and oldest of the three, dating back to the ancient Roman Empire Rule. These splits from the … Read more