As one of the church’s spiritual leaders, I am responsible for spearheading Bible study meetings. During our last meeting, we focused on an excerpt from Matthew 1:18, where we read about Mary conceiving by the Holy Spirit. One of the members wished to know whether there was a difference between the Holy Spirit and the … Read more
Being brought up in a family of believers and attending a Christian school, the Bible was a major part of the teachings and morals instilled in me. Growing up, I learned that the Bible is split into the Old and New Testaments. Recently, during our weekly Bible study, I learned that there is a Hebrew … Read more
At the outset of my spiritual journey, I encountered difficulty distinguishing between the Apostolic and Catholic Church. In a recent Bible study session, while engaging in a discussion on this topic, I discovered that many fellow believers also grapple with comprehending the nuances of the Apostolic and Catholic Church. As a result, I decided to … Read more
As a Christian who has worked in the ministry for over 15 years, I love interacting and learning more about how different Christian denominations carry out their faith. Recently, I sat down with a friend from the Catholic Church as we discussed the impact of the word of God in our lives. While at it, … Read more
An interesting concern was raised by some members of my congregation who wondered if the Torah and the Bible could be used interchangeably. As a pastor, I had to illustrate the demarcation between the two books from a theologian’s perspective. For this reason, I felt the need to share my insights and understanding with you … Read more
I realized that people draw a thin line between fairies and angels as it pertains to the existence of the two supernatural beings and their connection with humanity. However, as a pastor, I must enlighten my congregation regarding the distinction between the two entities from a theologian’s perspective. For this reason, I felt the need … Read more
In my recent Bible study session, I realized that, like many other believers, I had often confused the Ishmaelites with the Midianites. However, I brought up this question to my fellow group members, and we collectively decided to conduct thorough research and delve deeper into the topic. It was such an eye-opener as many members … Read more
As a seasoned pastor with years of ministry experience, I have always relied on the Bible for spiritual guidance and theological knowledge. As Christians, we want to have a deeper relationship with God; the Bible is one way to do so. During a very intriguing Bible study, we discussed the distinctions between the Christian Bible … Read more
Though I grew up in a Christian (protestant) family, I have always been curious to find out what happens in other denominations. I remember during my theology years in college, I enjoyed the topic of denominations as I find such discussions intriguing. Recently, I was discussing with my friends about two famous denominations; Jehovah’s Witness … Read more
As a theologian with many years of experience, I have come to learn there are topics many Christians have questions about. For example, people wonder if Mormons are classified as Christians. During our weekly bible study session, the topic of Mormonism came up. I realized some members were not conversant with what it was and … Read more