Faith is an important part of our Christian walk, and it’s talked about throughout the Bible. In fact, in the New Testament, faith is mentioned over 200 times! There are many reasons faith is so important for us. For example, salvation requires us to have faith in Jesus. And in many...
The Themes and Synopsis of the Four Gospels Each of the canonical Gospels tells a story about Jesus meant to convey a certain meaning of his life and death and written for a certain community of believers. There are significant differences in the stories. For example, Matthew and Luke have...
And I will join with it the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, that they may be one in my hand.Berean Standard Bibleyou are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel ...
According to James, in his letter to the scattered believers in Jerusalem, a man is justified by works and faith (James 2:24). He concluded that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). Faith without works is likened as a body without a spirit. This excellent illustration is cons...
Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord” (Acts 15:37-40). John Mark left his ministry position. Not that I would’ve blamed him. In Acts 13, a sorcerer who opposed Paul and Barnabas was struck ...
It is critical to look at this scripture in context. Apostle Paul, using an analogy, wrote that believers are “builders” whose foundation is Christ: “Their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will ...
Gospel refers to the teachings and life of Jesus Christ or the first four books of the New Testament, while the Bible is the holy scripture of Christianity, encompassing both the Old and New Testaments.
What Sacraments Are Mentioned in the Bible? Baptism and communion are mentioned in Scripture. The Bible states that baptism is not about physically cleansing the body. “Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for ...
We also affirm the priesthood of all believers and the importance of every Christian being joined with and actively involved in a local community of the saints. We believe that women, no less than men, are called and gifted to proclaim the Gospel and do all the works of the Kingdom. (...