As a theologian in the Christian ministry for 15 years, I often hear people debating about thefate of the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve were exiled. Some people have concluded thatit was deluged by exposure to floods and other elements, while others believe it still exists in anunreachable mystical realm. As a pastor, … Read more
Several Johns were mentioned in the New Testament, which sometimes makes it hard for readers to tell them apart. Biblical scholars have tried for millennia to pick apart these biblical figures, specifically John Mark, since he was not directly mentioned in the Bible. So, who was John Mark in the Bible? According to the Bible, … Read more
Pentecostalism and Evangelicalism are Christian movements that share much in common because they are part of the Protestant movement started in 1517 by Martin Luther. However, scholars are trying to establish whether the two have different beliefs in the famous Evangelical vs. Pentecostal debate. Pentecostal and Evangelicalism have different beliefs. The significant difference between the … Read more
Non-denominational churches are popularized in the millennial era and embraced by many. Many people might consider turning to non-denominational churches and want to know their traditions and beliefs first. So, do non-denominational churches do baptisms? Yes, non-denominational churches do baptisms to obey the scripture in Matthew 28:19-20. Also, it is a way of seeking discipleship … Read more
The Bible promises to prepare Christians for their various callings. One way is to receive the Holy Spirit’s gifts, which are given to each according to their purpose but by the same Spirit. You may be wondering, “What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?” The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are mentioned … Read more
Early Christians embraced different symbols representing their faith in God, Jesus Christ, or spirituality. Some of these symbols have been adopted by modern churches and Christians, and we often see them printed in churches, houses, or even some drawn on bodies as tattoos. IHS is a symbol mostly found on the cross and in some … Read more
Jesus loved his disciples very much. However, among all the disciples Jesus had, John was called the beloved disciple. According to John 13:23, the gospel suggests that John, the son of Zebedee, had a close connection with Jesus. John witnessed many miracles that Jesus performed in His early ministry. Most Bible readers and scholars are … Read more
Baptists are a group of Christian denominations and churches that believe in the principle of “believer’s baptism,” Only individuals who have personally professed faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized. They typically practice baptism by full immersion, as they believe this method resembles how the early church baptized new believers. This article will answer the … Read more
Aliens can be understood as foreign intellectual beings in outer space on other planets such as Mars, on moons, or even in other galaxies. Christians may be stuck in a conundrum when contemplating the existence of aliens and foreign flying objects such as UFOs. Many associate the notion with atheism, naturalism, and other “ungodly” beliefs. … Read more
One of the most recognizable features of clerical vesture continues to be the white band that some Catholic and Protestant congregations’ priests and other clergy wear around their necks. The clerical collar is a peculiar item of apparel. It speaks louder than any words and makes clergy members easy to spot in any crowd. So, … Read more