Scripture does not record the birth date of Jesus Christ, and so early Christian scholars spent centuries wrangling over when to celebrate this most important apotheosis. FromSalon I grew up viewing astrology as not only unserious, but also a grave sign of misplaced trust, as prayer and Scriptu...
Christ did not write anything. It seems that if one reflects enough on this fact, one can somewhat understand the very essence of the work of Christ. As a rule, other religious leaders of humanity, founders of various philosophical schools, have written readily and in abundance, and yet Chri...
“as many as walk according to the rule,” which the church has handed down from the apostles, the apostles from Christ, and Christ from God, the reason of our position is clear, when it determines that heretics ought not to be allowed to challenge an appeal to the Scriptures, since...
Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Like this: Loading... Dr. Steven R. Cook Christian service, Discipleship, Living by Faith, Ministry, Parenting, Righteous Living 1 Comment January 16, 2025 3 Minutes Walking in the Light As believers in union with Christ, we are called to...
but it can’t be based on counting or pursuing good works. Those good works find their origin in the root of Christ. He is the root; works are the fruit. He is the vine. We are the branches. As branches, we cannot produce the fruit if not connected to the source of the fruit, ...
Is this Church truly the one true Church established by Jesus Christ? That study has been going on now for more than twenty five years and I remain a committed Evangelical Protestant precisely because of the truth of Scripture and the facts of history. This study has resulted in the writing...
But the verse says our inheritance depends on “working heartily.” It’s not just a matter of accepting Christ as Savior, but working heartily in perseverance. If we persevere, then we will indeed receive the inheritance as our reward. 2 Tim. 1:12 –“But I am not ashamed, for I ...
“is not intended to present the image of an entire city dominated by irrepressible homosexual cravings; rather, it denounces the conduct of a social and political entity that does not want to welcome the stranger with respect, and therefore insists on humiliating him, forcing him...
Accepting it as a fact, Paul just says “above all else, I want to know this Christ, this power, and I want to experience it in my life, personally.” So, as honestly, thoughtfully and carefully as I am capable of being, I’ve been pondering his statement. I’ve tried to weigh ...
Print ourAdvent Calendar Bible Verses for Kids. Twenty-four scripture Christmas cards. This creates 24 days of easy to read and understand Bible Verses that tell the story of Christmas, the birth of Christ. You can use this as an Advent Calendar for kids, with or without an Elf on the ...