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

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