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
Jesus was born into a humble family. However, his birth featured unique events. We had the shepherds who traveled far and wide to see him, the star that guided the shepherds, and several gifts. The best highlight was Jesus lying in a manger, but what is a manger in the Bible? According to different scriptures … Read more
Saints are essential to the Church and society because they set good examples for others to emulate. Most Churches, Protestant and Catholic, are named after saints to honor them for their commitment to their relationship with God. Despite the two denominations having differing views about who qualifies as a saint, it is not uncommon to … Read more
In today’s generation, most people practice meditation to relax their minds, connect with their inner selves, or reduce stress. Some people prefer to do this in a secluded place to get the necessary privacy. In the Bible, Jesus had alone times to himself when he would pray. This has left many bible readers wondering, “did … Read more
Protestantism laid the foundation for forming Protestant Churches such as the Baptist Church. Thus, it should not come as a surprise if there are many similarities between Protestantism and Baptism. However, scholars are trying to establish whether the two differ in the Baptist vs. Protestant debate. Protestantism is a movement, while Baptists is one of … Read more