The full armor of God that Christians are called to put on comprises the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Gospel of Peace, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit. April Motl Crosswalk.com Contributor Updated Jul 21, 2024 ...
Christians “look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18). It is a deep trust in what cannot be seen that provides ho
Some American Christians worry that we are being persecuted and that our freedom of religion is being infringed. That’s always true to some extent – and the idea is scary.HOW DID JESUS DEAL WITH IT?Jesus practiced non-violent non-cooperation toward evil persons. The results of his courage...
They were called “Christians” because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ Jesus. The word Christian means, “follower of Christ” or “belonging to the party of Christ.” So, what made them part of this group called “Christians.” ...
Who called upon Christians to fight the Third Crusade? What caused the Crusades to end? Who had power in Europe during the Crusades? What was established during the Albigensian Crusade? After the Crusades, who controlled the Holy Land?
Rather, he meant “all the Christians in the city who were gathered together at a certain time and place.” I realize that this might sound rather trivial, the sort of thing that advances academic careers while boring ordinary people to death. But there are, I believe, important implications...
This is the kind of love that God shows to humanity and that Christians are called to emulate. The term "sincere" translates from the Greek "ἀνυπόκριτος" (anupokritos), meaning without hypocrisy or genuine. In the historical context of the early church, this call for ...
Christians are called to forgive. The next time you’re approached about Cancel Culture, remind others that people change, they grow, mature. While you may have to create space between yourself and someone or something for a period of time, believe that God can bring about reconciliatio...
9. - You know why people are nice to other people? 你知道为什么人们对别人友善吗? - Oh, I know this one. Ah... Because people are good, decent and caring. Either that, or people are cowards. If I'm mean to you, you'll be mean to me. Mutually-assured destruction. ...
Jesus didn’t come to make Christians. He came to build a kingdom. Kingdom people are sons of God. We are brothers to Christ in spirit. Being human, we are of the humankind or mankind. But when our spirit is renewed be are born again, no in body, but in spirit. We are therefore...