The story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector, is one of the most well-known in the Bible. He is said to have climbed a tree to see Jesus pass by because He was pretty short. Many have questioned this action in light of Zaccheasses’s social standing at the time. So, then do short people go to … Read more
Reading the Bible is crucial for every Christian who desires growth in their Christian walk. But, reading the Bible is not as straightforward as reading a regular book because the Bible is made of 66 books divided into two sections- the old and the New Testament. That is why it is significant to have an … Read more
In the Christian sphere, there are numerous branches of the faith depending on the interpretation of the Bible, with the Baptist and Pentecostal movements being among the most well-known groups. However, not many know what makes Pentecostals vs. Baptists different from each other. While Pentecostals and Baptists adhere to many similar views of protestant Christianity, … Read more
Baptism is a religious practice that dates back to the time of Jesus and has since been considered the first step in Christianity. Even with the rite being a standard ceremony for Methodists and Christians, many may not know what the Methodist Church believes about baptism. With different denominations having different baptism beliefs and customs, … Read more
Halloween is one of the most popular festivals that is widely celebrated around the world today. Marked on the 31st of October every year, the primarily non-religious festival entails wearing masks and costumes, having pranks, and generally having fun. Despite having fun not being prohibited in Christianity, some Christians have reservations about participating in the … Read more
Numerology has been a fascinating subject, with Bible numerology taking precedence because of its symbolism and impact on life. Therefore, specific numbers appearing in scriptures carry more weight than others. Many have studied the symbolism for numbers like 3, 7, or 12; today, the focus is on the number 5. Numerology enthusiasts cannot help but … Read more
Christian religions have used symbols from ancient times to express their faith in God and Jesus Christ’s values. But with splits in Christianity, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches, it might be challenging to understand the many symbols. With symbols of Protestant Christianity not as widely known or understood, many wonder about the main Protestant … Read more
The Amish and the Mennonites share the same Anabaptist background. Because of this, they have several things in common, which makes it difficult for many of us to tell them apart. However, since they persist as two separate groups, one might ask, “What is the difference between Amish and Mennonites?” Although the Amish and the … Read more
Murder is a grave sin before God, but it is not bigger than other sins. Although this might shock many, there’s no “big” or “small” sin before the eyes of God; however, the consequences of murder are more serious than that of other sins. Many people find it believable that God can forgive “small” sins … Read more
Some Christians consider Mormonism as a cult and not part of Christianity, mainly because of their different perspectives and practice of religion. Christians consider Mormons polytheistic because they have many gods. On the other hand, Mormonism considers itself monotheistic because they worship one God. They believe Christians have lost the authority of God because the … Read more