First, we should consider what churches mean when they say the phrase “Come as you are.” This phrase communicates that people ...

Koine Greek was the language of the common man (the Greek word, Koine means common) during Greece’s Hellenistic period. It was widely used as the language of the eastern Mediterranean during the New ...

God speaking and revealing Himself through Christian revelation is a truth that sets Christianity apart. Unlike the silent cosmos described by Albert Camus, the Bible boldly declares, “Thus says the ...

When a man is initially called into ministry, it’s not usual that he possesses fully developed skills to preach God’s Word to a congregation. Exceptions exist, but the normal course for a man who is ...

If you have Roman Catholic friends, you may have asked them about the Laud prayer, more properly called praying Lauds. While other famous prayers, such as the Sinner’s Prayer, developed over time ...

Have you ever heard someone say that a Christian person they know is “on fire” for the Lord? We may nod and agree when we hear a phrase such as this, especially if we’ve grown up in the church and ...

When troubles come, counting it all joy can feel impossible—but it’s a perspective rooted in trust and hope. James 1:2 calls us to see trials as opportunities for growth, endurance, and ultimate ...

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"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I ...

Apostolic succession is the belief that bishops embody apostolic authority through an uninterrupted and unbroken lineage from the original Apostles. Bishops are deemed to retain special authority ...