While the Roman Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity, many find it surprising that there are different Catholic denominations. These denominations are set apart by the liturgical rites followed. And to answer the question regarding how many Catholic Denominations there are, this post takes a keen look into the number and differences in … Read more
Children are a blessing from God, and every parent looks forward to welcoming their newborn baby. However, the excitement of the expecting mother and father can be cut short through a miscarriage, a situation no human being controls. This may leave the grieving parents saddened and devastated, with the hope of seeing their little one … Read more
The story of Jesus fasting in the wilderness is one of the popular stories in his ministry. It is worth discussing since many Christians wonder whether fasting is mandatory. They also ask, why did Jesus fast for 40 days? Matthew 4:1 explains that the Holy Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness. He fasted for … Read more
The creation story is important since it helps humans understand their origins. This topic is worth discussing since some people wonder how the sixth day of creation began. Some ask, what did God create on the sixth day? According to Genesis 1:24-26, God created animals and man on the sixth day. This was the day … Read more
When the people we love, especially our spouses, die, we always remain with the hope that someday we will get to meet them in heaven and continue with our relationship or marriage. However, is it possible for one to fall in love with another person in heaven? Will married people continue with their marriage in … Read more
Gossiping is a painful form of betrayal, especially if it comes from your close friends. Most of the time, gossiping results from one’s urge to exalt themselves and make others look bad. And to be honest, most people have had others talk behind their backs and have also talked behind the back of others. The … Read more
The differences between Catholics and Protestants are historical. This branch of Christianity is known as “Protestants” because they sorted to reform perceived discrepancies, errors, and abuses in the Catholic Church starting in the 16th century. Christians, however, cross from one side to the other time. So, how do Protestants convert to Catholicism? Protestants converting to … Read more
Roman Catholics and Lutherans are both Christian faiths. Lutheranism falls under Protestants, a branch of Christianity, Just like Roman Catholicism. The history of the split between Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism is the main reason why Christians would want to know the differences and similarities between both churches. So Lutheranism vs. Roman Catholic Churches: What is … Read more
Growing up in a family of pastors was interesting. Every night, my father, who is a pastor, wouldteach me a Bible story. One of the stories that stood out for me was the crucifixion of Jesus. Atfirst, I did not understand why Jesus had to die, yet he was God’s own Son. I used to … Read more
When I was a theology student, my friends and I occasionally engaged in debates on controversial topics. I remember us having an interesting debate on weed. Some argued that using this drug is not wrong since it is suitable for medical purposes, while others viewed it as illegal. As a student of the Bible, I … Read more