America is predominantly Protestant, which doesn’t adhere to the concept of purgatory. Catholicism, Eastern orthodoxy, and a few others do believe in purgatory, but you might be surprised to learn that it’s a concept Jews, Jesus, and the apostles believed, too. What is purgatory? The first thing to know about …
Read MoreIn the Bible, Jesus teaches us he is the bread of life, tells us to pray for our daily bread, tells us we do not live by it alone, and talks about the bread that comes down from heaven. Why is bread so important in the Bible? The “bread” of …
Read MoreThe Divine Council is an often ignored if not largely unknown concept from Psalm 82 where it appears God has designated a heavenly host to work under his direction to assist and oversee his plans on Earth. What is the Divine Council? The simplest explanation of the Divine Council is …
Read MoreWhether it’s mental, physical, or spiritual well-being, you can find a gamut of wellness advice in the pages of the Bible. And who better to seek wisdom about wellness from the creator of humankind? The Bible: Wellness advice from humanity’s creator There is no shortage of wellness books topping the …
Read MoreMany in modern times, including many Christians, have a difficult time believing the story of Noah’s Ark, mainly on the grounds of the animals involved. Did it really happen or is it allegory? Or is it a test of faith? Is the story of Noah’s Ark too unbelievable? The Noah’s …
Read MoreMany critics claim that a lot of the tenets of Christianity were a later development not shared by early Christians. But one of the earliest writings on Christian apologetics shows core beliefs firmly established in the 2nd century. Core Christian beliefs in place from the beginning One of the earliest …
Read MoreWhen it comes to religion, and especially if you’re new (and even if you’re not), it can be difficult to understand all the different -isms associated with belief. Here are a few of the key “-isms” you should know. Below you’ll find some of the -isms separated into related groups …
Read MoreThe so-called Beatitudes, a term denoting blessedness, are portions of sermons Jesus Christ gave. They are found in Matthew and Luke, and they speak to God’s promises to Abraham and the rewards for loyal Christians. What Are the Beatitudes? Pronounced be-at’-i-tudes, the term beatitude is derived from the Latin Vulgate …
Read MoreOne of the things that some people have trouble wrapping their heads around in the Bible is the concept that giants once existed. Let’s take an introductory look at three types of biblical giants and what the Bible says about them. There are several groups of people described as giants …
Read MoreIn this article, you’ll learn why Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity, even more than Christmas, why the date of Easter moves every year, and why eggs and rabbits have nothing to do with the holiday. Easter and Passover Are Related In ancient times, Easter was originally pascha, …
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