The concept of being baptized for the dead is not biblical and Paul is not endorsing the idea by mentioning it in this passage of Scripture. Paul does not approve of the practice of “baptism for the dead;” rather, he is connecting it back to the resurrection. In 1 Corinthians 15:29,...
Halloween may be commonly celebrated on October 31, but Reformation Day is an important day to remember and celebrate the history of Protestantism. Christians can take time to reflect on the impact of Luther’s 95 theses, which are defining marks for Protestant Christians. October 31 typically conjures up pictures of...
On October, 366, Rome was in an uproar. When Bishop Liberius of Rome died in September, 366, there was no system, such as a College of Cardinals, to elect a new pope (although they were not yet known as popes). By a large majority, the people and clergy of Rome...
Hello, Christian doctrine holds that God is all-knowing (1 John 3:20), and humans have free will (Deuteronomy 30:19 is my favorite example). however, at my favorite apologetics debate board, I have seen skeptics raise an objection to these points several times. the basic logic behind their arguments is this: A...
Ghanaian preacher and General Overseer of Prophetic Hill Capel Worldwide, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has given the final outcome on the anti-LGBTQI bill. The topic of the passing of the bill for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual transgender and queer individual topic has been an issue for a couple of weeks. The...
It is the destiny of some lives to summarize their era. Such a one was Samuel Johnson, for instance. And such a one was John of Salisbury. The intimate friend of Pope Hadrian IV, well-known to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, he was also in contact with many of the leading...
Find the dates and days of the week for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for 2021. Also, learn the meaning and origin of the Christmas timeline and traditions. When Is Christmas? 2021 Christmas Dates In the modern era, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day occur on the same dates in the...
My name is Kari. I am 14 years old and I live in Oklahoma. I have grown up in a Christian home all my life and have always believed in God because I really had no choice. I attend a Christian school and I have attended it my whole life....
What does it mean to think and act like a Christian? The key is to have a Kingdom Mindset – a way of thinking that recognizes God’s hand on your life. When we pattern our lives from the following verses in Philippians, we encounter the peace of God and the God of peace. To help...
Why Was Evil Celebrated on Halloween? Evil was celebrated on Halloween in the past, but if you choose to celebrate Halloween in your Christian freedom by passing out candy to children, dressing up, or going trick-or-treating, you are not celebrating evil. Halloween is a very popular holiday across the world....
With proper planning, Christians and churches can reach children, youth, and adults through common Halloween festivities, such as trick-or-treating, decorations, or through an alternative party that has all the fun elements without the scariness. Halloween is a popular holiday in America, both in terms of celebration and economic gain. According...
Prayer is such an important part of our Christian walk. Our children need prayer daily, and they need instruction originating from the Word of God. Lift up your children to the Lord in prayer and pray for them to be a light in the world glorifying Jesus Christ. This world...
Becoming involved with the paranormal is not encouraged for Christians. God warns us about not seeking out mediums or necromancers. Believers need to flee from any fascination with ghosts as the ghosts are only demons. It’s officially the spooky season. With the rise of the spooky season, many more people...
It’s important that Christians understand the traditions they participate in, know what the Bible has to say, and approach every holiday and cultural practice with prayer and discernment. Knowing a bit of the history of Halloween can be an important step in that process. Halloween is one of the most...
Hi Lenny, I’m having a dilemma over the Trinity. I accept that God is three in One (Matt. 28:19, 1 John 5:7) but have difficulty accepting that these three components are nothing more than manifestations rather than separate persons. Surely the notion of three persons contradicts verses such as Deut....
This doctrinal readout is presented here because Paul is nearly seventy years of age, and death is near. It is appropriate that we look to Scripture for our viewpoint on old age. THE PREPARATION FOR OLD AGE: NUMBERS 13-14 Preparation for old age is rooted in the decisions of one’s...
Many advertisements and endorsements will try to pass off Ouija boards as being a harmless children’s game, but it is not. Ouija boards are directly related to the occult and Christians need to abstain from participating in the use of Ouija boards. Ouija boards first came onto the scene in February of...
We have been commanded in the Word of God to share this good news and to make disciples. This is not reserved for specific days. This is to be proclaimed and shared every day. Halloween is no exception. There are varying opinions and thoughts concerning Christians and Halloween. Some have...
Maybe when you first came to the faith, you were confused by the existence of 1 and 2 Chronicles. Aren’t they just a rehashing of other books? As you got to know Chronicles, you found that, while extremely similar, they were written after the Babylonian exile. As the Chronicler pieced...
hen studying the Word, it can be easy to lose sight of what a word, verse, chapter, or book is really about. In Deuteronomy 6, Moses instructs the people of Israel about their actions in the promised land. Within this speech, he touches on something that reveals the heart of...
In the book of Acts, many challenged the authority of God in different ways. While Paul was in Ephesus, the seven sons of Sceva, a group of magicians, mistakenly believed that if they emulated what Paul said, they could do what Paul did. In a world where there were too many gods...
Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your neighbor in the same way we love God. Selflessly. With everything we have. Giving of our time and money to care for others before ourselves. Do we do that? Do we put others first in our lives? This is how we know what...
It can be tempting for individuals to follow false belief systems because they sound appealing with the idea of “speaking things into existence,” but they simply are not true. The Lord God is the only One who can speak things into existence with just a breath. Speaking things into existence...
While the pastor certainly has the responsibility to do all of the things he is hired to do, we also have the responsibility to love, respect, and support him. It is one born of love for Christ and commitment to His truth. The Great Commission is everyone’s calling. Burnout is...
Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your neighbor in the same way we love God. Selflessly. With everything we have. Giving of our time and money to care for others before ourselves. Do we do that? Do we put others first in our lives? This is how we know what...
