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
As a student and professor of theology, I enjoy reading theological texts that equip me with a deeper understanding of God’s word. While reading the Book of Mormon, I found that it complimented my knowledge of the Bible almost as much as it contradicted it. So as to obtain a clear comparison between the two, … Read more
Part of my pastoral training involved studying the languages used to write the bible, including Greek and Hebrew. I enjoy incorporating these into bible studies and sermons to give depth and context to scripture. One Sunday, a congregant asked me, “Is it possible to spot the verses originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic?” I found … Read more
A few weeks ago, I attended a seminar that involved different Christian churches. I was able to interact with a few Catholics and was able to learn about their belief in Purgatory. When I returned home, I decided to research more on this belief. While at it, another exciting name came up, Limbo. I then … Read more
Being born and raised in a Christian family, Dedication and Baptism are familiar to me. Last week, my family and I celebrated my niece’s Baptism. However, some guests referred to the celebration during the event as a dedication. The two terms may seem similar, but they are far different. So, what are the differences between … Read more
A couple of months ago, after a church group meeting, we engaged in a lively discussion about houses of worship, and an interesting topic came up: cathedrals and basilicas. One of the attendees, a dear friend from my Bible study group, shared her recent trip to Rome with her family. She recounted their visit to … Read more
As a theology student, I interacted with people from different denominations, including Catholics. While in Bible school, I discovered that some people use the term Roman Catholic and Catholic interchangeably. Out of curiosity, I did further research on this and learned that they are not the same. I decided to share my insights on Roman … Read more
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