Christianity has its origins in the Old Testament, which prophesied hundreds of times of a Coming Redeemer or Messiah. Shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus were His followers first called Christians. Basic Christian Beliefs Christians believe in one God – the God of the Old and New...
Here, Jesus refers to the beloved disciple, traditionally understood to be John. This statement has been the subject of much theological discussion. It suggests Jesus' sovereign will over the lives of His followers. The phrase "until I return" alludes to the Second Coming, a central tenet of...
Christian Anarchists take seriously Jesus’ words to his followers that“kings and governors have domination over men; let there be none like that among you.”Similarly, Paul’s dictum that there“is no authority except God”is taken to its obvious conclusion with the denial of state authority ...
Prayer:Besides loving your enemies, Jesus encourages his followers to pray for them. This means seeking God's blessings and well-being for those who may wish harm upon you. It's a way of acknowledging that God's grace extends to all, including those who oppose you. ...
In the cultural context of Jesus' time, relationships were often transactional, with social norms emphasizing mutual benefit. Jesus calls His followers to a higher standard of love, one that mirrors God's unconditional love. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical theme of agape love, ...
For example, the Nazis called themselves Christian. So did the Ku Klux Klan. And prior to the Civil War in the U.S. in the 1860s, many Christians were using the Bible (incorrectly) to justify enslaving people. Did Jesus Christ ever model violence or hatred toward others? Just the opposi...
Christianity is the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Most followers of Christianity, called Christians, are members of one of three major groups--Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. These groups have different beliefs about Jesus and His teachings. But all co...
Jesus doesn’t expect us to clean ourselves up first. He says, “Come as you are. I am able.” “Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus...
Many of Jesus’ phrases and examples don’t have the same cultural meanings today, so we may have to do some research to discover the original message. When Jesus said he was the “stone the builders rejected,” what did he mean? What Did Jesus Imply When He Called Himself the Stone ...
Gerrard Winstanley's followers were known asTrue Levellersin 1649 and later became known as Diggers, because of their attempts to farm on common land. Their original name came from their belief in economic equality based upon a specific passage in the Acts of the Apostles. ...