I always found the book of Revelation intimidating. So, as a theology student, I made it my mission to understand this book. I poured over commentaries and engaged in endless discussions on John’s visions in Revelation with my college professors and the local clergy. Ultimately, I had a decent grasp of the timelines and events … Read more
As a theologian, I have always had a passion for understanding the scriptures in-depth. Since I was young, I loved hearing Bible stories, and my best was the story of Jesus. I watched many Jesus movies, and every time, what caught my attention was when the crowd freed Barabbas to have Jesus crucified. This sparked … Read more
I’ve heard many misconceptions about sin in my time. However, none hit me as hard as the argument that God approves fornication. I first encountered this as a theology student. It was an innocuous conversation that took a very dark turn. Someone suggested that if a couple ends up married, what’s the harm in them … Read more
Theology school equipped me with deep knowledge about many characters in the Bible. One of the characters that captured my attention was Isaac. He was the son of the father of faith (Abraham) and the chosen one by God among Abraham’s two sons. These fascinating facts made me study extensively about him and research how … Read more
At theology school, I developed a keen interest in understanding Christian doctrines. I was especially intrigued by the Christian doctrines and the concept of Heaven. During my research, I read the entire Bible, both the Old and New Testament, and visited several Catholic and protestant churches where I learned all about Heaven from priests, pastors, … Read more
Christianity is the largest and fastest growing religion in the world. With over 2 billion members, it is natural that not all Christians follow the same traditions and doctrines, thus the existence of denominations. Christian denominations differ in beliefs such as salvation, the trinity, life after death and even the infallibility of the bible. While … Read more
Christianity has been the most popular religious group in the United States for the past few decades. While the overall number of Christians has significantly dropped in the past decade by nearly 10%, the region still has more than 50 percent of its population identifying as Christians. Here is a table showing the estimated population … Read more
Being the most influential and widespread religion, Christianity has shaped the political, social and cultural opinions of Africans. Over the past decades, the population of Christians in African has increased owing to factors such as fertility, age structure, migration and religious switching. According to projections from a leading American research organization, the population of Christians … Read more
As a devout Christian, I have always respected the dress code of various Christian denominations. I was particularly intrigued by the nuns’ attire because it is usually shrouded in unique religious connotations. At theology school, I got an opportunity to interact with several nuns during our bi-monthly interdenominational faith conferences. I made amazing acquaintances and … Read more
As a theologian, I am always excited to learn about different Christian religions and how they operate as a whole. Years ago, back in theology school, we were sent on a mission that involved different Christian denominations. While there, I interacted with nuns from the Catholic church and learned more about their training process and … Read more