Parallels to the symbolism of baptism have also been noted. For example, Travis T. Anderson has written:[v] Conversion to Christ and baptism by immersion free us from the shadow of spiritual death, leaving us, like Naaman, clean as a little child. The Old Testament story of Naaman’s ...
The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin wordadventus, which means “coming” or "arrival," which translates to the Greek wordparousia. Scholars believe that during the 4thand 5thcenturies in Spain and Gaul, Advent was a season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the Ja...
White doves and mourning doves are cousins in the bird world, and in the world of symbolism, as well. They both share the symbolism of peace, love, good luck, and long life. However, there are distinct differences. The white dove is seen as a symbol of purity whereas the mourning dove...
As a priest gets vested he prays what are called the vesting prayers. Each of these prayers is associated with a particular piece of the vestments. Each prayer, in some way, describes the symbolism of the piece and can help the priest prepare for Mass by turning his thoughts to what is ...
Understanding the Law Part 1: The LAW In this episode, Tim and Jon go deeper into the themes introduced in our video, “The Law.” What is the purpose of the Old Testament law, and what does it have to do with Christians today? The guys will talk about how the laws were given...
To put it simply, a profession of faith is publicly declaring your faith journey with Christ. As mentioned before, this can happen through baptism, an outward symbolism of an inner relationship with God. It can also occur by other means, such as sharing one's testimony. Testimonies can ...
This episode is a special re-release of an interview we did in 2018 with Dr. Michael Heiser. Mike has been a significant influence to Tim’s own scholarship and, by extension, much of BibleProject’s content, as well as to thousands of other people. Mike is in the ...
Image source Symbolism has been an integral part of most, if not all, religions around the world. It has been used to convey various religious concepts and ideas to the mass in a concise and artistic way. Christianity has utilized this technique in an op
WHAT IS BAPTISM? Two weeks ago, I was honored to be present as an adult member of my family who was baptized in a local stream. The day was gorgeous. Church was held along the stream’s banks, and a delicious fellowship meal was served! After the meal, my dear relative and 13 ...
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