Eventually, the antichrist will be revealed for who he is. But preceding this event, a “falling away” will occur. There will be the spirit of apostasy within the church. Indeed, this has happened over the life of the church. Hundreds of denominations were created by “falling away” from...
In contrast, there were controlling religious leaders of Jesus’ day who were part of the big church, who constantly followed Jesus, but for the wrong reasons. They show up on the scene early, just before Jesus is baptized and makes his ministry public. They came to John to be baptized. ...
All of these customs will need to be run by your priest first. They may allow for some things to be done, or they may feel that other things could be inappropriate to be done inside of the church. Respect their decision and reserve these customs for the wedding reception, or perform the...
King Benjamin explains that he does not say these things to boast, but rather to share his wisdom and his life experiences with his people, that they may learn wisdom and know that“…when ye are in the service of your fellow beings he are only in the service of your God.” (Mosiah ...
Opening Sentence for Morning Prayer Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ...
With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. They say (whoever they are) that the good you do for another will be given back to you. Do this ...
“Holy Scripture teaches and forewarns, saying, ‘My son, when thou comest to the service of God, stand in righteousness and fear, and prepare thy soul for temptation'[Sirach 2:1,4]. And again: ‘In pain endure, and in thy humility have patience; for gold and silver is tried in th...
, and executed under his superintendence; and now, the bloody work at an end, he put off his coat of mail, washed his hands, and appearing before the altar in his priestly robes, he inaugurated the Roman worship in La Rochelle by celebrating the most solemn service of his Church. ...
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Often, people will use the following verse to attempt to show that the disciples took up an offering at a church service on the first day of the week, therefore they are worshiping and honoring the 1st day of the week. Let’s read it carefully. ...