Presbyterian church doctrine
Today, several different Presbyterian denominations maintain church organizations within the United States (and around the world). All of them trace their roots back to the Church of Scotland, an offshoot …
Personal Benefits of Reading the Bible
Leadership principles, romance, guidance for managers, supervisors, and employees; instructions for developing a winning personality are just a minute dusting of the diverse topics addressed in the Bible. It is …
Signs that Christ Embraces Everyone
In the Catholic faith, there are seven Sacraments: Baptism, the Eucharist, Reconciliation and Penance, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick. The Sacraments are reminders that Jesus is …
Christian concepts of salvation
There’s a variety of Christian concepts of what it takes to achieve salvation, and someplace an emphasis on works (such as water baptism for infants or anyone else) while others don’t. Salvation …
Advent explained as preparation for Christmas
Advent is preparation for Christmas. It begins four Sundays before Christmas and it began with the German Lutherans. The word Advent means ‘a coming’ and as such, the birthday celebration …
Irish celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is a widely celebrated event all throughout the United States. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was credited for introducing and bringing Christianity to …
Examining the influence of Christianity on all Religions of the World
Anytime religion becomes the topic, debate arises as to the validity of faiths other than Christianity. The religious and spiritual beliefs of the world are all valid. To say one …
The covenant between God and Abraham
Genesis Chapter 12 through Chapter 25 documents the life of Abraham, born Abram son of Terah, Terah lived 205 years before he died in a place called Haran. Genesis 11:32 After …
The Christian celebration of Palm Sunday
There are a number of key events of the life of Jesus that are remembered regularly in the church and celebrated as special occasions. While Jesus’ birth at Christmas, his …
The source of mercy and justice
To understand justice and mercy in their true essence one must first consider their source. They are not abstract concepts, but attributes of God. Therefore in contemplating the nature of …
A life of Surrender to God
All that is known about Abraham, Sarah and the covenants made by God come from a single source; the Bible. Though many extra-biblical works have been written on his life, …
Apostles Lead the Christian Charge
Apostles preside over the execution of the Great Commission. Unlike the lesser commission presided over by Jesus because he was physically present on earth; the apostles supervise the Great Commission …
Role of the resurrection of Jesus
There are a number of biblical events that stand out in the minds of people. Creation, the parting of the Red Sea, the instantaneous destruction of the walls of the …
Coming back to the church
Some Catholics become alienated from the Church at times in their lives. This separation can occur for various reasons. As children, most go along with what parents teach, but with …
The historicity of the Bible
These are two interesting questions. There are many ancient documents that have been determined to be historically accurate but would not be considered a reliable guide to morality. Josephus and …
Maintaining a Free People
Behaviors prohibited by biblical morality cannot always wisely be incorporated into national laws in a free society. The more immoral behaviors a society wishes to prohibit via society’s legal system …
Jesus is salvation
Reducing salvation to a doctrine regulates it to a religious tenant rather than a lifesaving encounter with God. The Church specializes in the “doctrine of salvation” despite the various doctrines …
Getting what we deserve
“You got what you deserved,” or statements that have similar meanings, have been standard sayings for centuries, showing up in literature and common language. Everyone who hears it knows what …
The central role of forgiveness in the Christian faith
Forgiveness lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Since the time that Adam’s disobedience introduced sin and death into the world, forgiveness became a necessity for people made in …
The redemption of creation
God created the world out of nothing created, but He did create out of His own eternal good nature. This is why all that He created, He called good. He …
How can I be saved
God’s plan for salvation is clearly stated in John 14:6 when Jesus answers ” I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except …
Why forgiveness is no simple dance maneuver of Christian dogma
Forgiveness offers hope of salvation. Simon Peter speaks on behalf of his veritable sainthood in expressing, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” That this message may reverberate to be recognized …
Pope Benedict XVI responds to media allegations over his retirement
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has once again been compelled to address allegations that he was forced to step down from the Papacy just on a year ago. Following media speculation …
A theological understanding of re-baptism
The concept of baptism is firmly rooted in Biblical theology. The idea of making public, visually symbolic action that affirms to all present that a person has died to a …
Nonprofit debt counseling: ‘Christians Against Poverty’
The need for credit counseling services has grown over the past decades as many consumers have found themselves confronting financial difficulties or bankruptcy. In fact, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and …
Moses’ divine instruction on governing a nation
God’s instructions to Moses on how to properly govern a nation are simple in nature. Though models of future nations (such as the United States) duplicated this divine design, the …
New beginners guide to reading the Bible
Every Christian has had a moment (or two, or three) where they felt convicted to be more consistent in their Bible Study. These moments can be inspired by a convicting …
Creating an intimate relationship with God
The Greek word for fellowship used repeatedly in the New Testament is the word “koinonia,” which has a greater richness of meaning than its English counterpart. Koinonia means having communion …
The Role of the Holy Spirit Since Jesus Ascended to Heaven
In the sixteenth chapter of the gospel of John, Jesus revealed to his disciples the reality that he would not be with them forever, but that he would soon return …
The Bible and what it stands for
A lot of readers find the subject of the Bible a little uncomfortable and question, in their disbelief of God, the relevance of a book like this in their lives. Many …
Healing the Sick
Magic words are not to be found when seeking how to pray for the sick. Looking at the life of Jesus we see many ways He released healing for there was no …
Developing a Good Worldview
Every person has a worldview that has been shaped by a myriad of factors both consciously and subconsciously. A worldview is simply a term used to describe the way one …