Being in the Christian ministry for so long, I have heard people say that they are spiritual but not religious. I took more interest in this, and I have researched deeply about the topic to understand what it really means to be spiritual and what it means to be a Christian. I have come to … Read more
As a Christian brought up in a family of pastors, the Bible has always been a significant part of my life. All the values and virtues I learned were solely based on the Bible, and I knew the Bible as the only sacred book. However, recently during our weekly Bible study, we discussed other religions’ … Read more
Being born and raised in a Christian background and now serving in the ministry, I have met several concepts and questions that challenge my way of thinking and expand my knowledge. One of the questions I have faced that made me think outside the box is the difference between culture and religion. I had never … Read more
As a pastor who has evangelized in many parts of the world, I recognize the importance of understanding the doctrines taught in different denominations; especially when a region is dominated by a certain church. Take, for instance, England, where Anglicanism is the main faith. Since many may not know about Anglican beliefs, I thought it … Read more
As a Christian raised in a family of church ministers, one question that I frequently encounter is whether there’s a distinction between Reverends and Pastors. Therefore, during our Bible study session last Sunday, I took the initiative to conduct research and facilitate a discussion on this topic, aiming to clarify these two titles. The discussion … Read more
Late January this year, one of my students in my Bible study group invited a few of his friends from the Catholic Church. They wanted to experience a Bible study with Protestants, but most importantly, they attended because they felt their faith was shaken. After Bible study, one of them opened up and asked me … Read more
Being a born-again Christian, I frequently encounter inquiries from believers and non-believers regarding the distinctions between Catholicism and Seventh-Day Adventism, two prominent Christian denominations. As a result, our Bible study group recently embarked on a captivating exploration of these denominations to enhance our comprehension of their unique characteristics. We dedicated last Sunday’s gathering to a … Read more
I have served in the ministry for fifteen years and have gained tremendous interest in religious issues. My pastor has also entrusted me to teach youths and adult groups about diverse spiritual and religious matters. During our last class, we started to discuss the history of various denominations, and one of the learners was curious … Read more
Two months ago, I traveled to Israel to celebrate the Passover festival in Jerusalem and to enjoy the beautiful topography and the rich Jewish culture. Upon my return to the United States, I was so thrilled to share my wonderful experiences about Israel. Someone from my congregation asked me if I visited the land of … Read more
The other day, I heard an argument among my congregants concerning the difference between a church and a ministry. What provoked the argument was that one individual claimed that having the church band perform at a live concert with a Godly message represented a ministry. In contrast, the other individual argued that it represented the … Read more