Articles related to "Biblical Passages"

Not all churches want to grow. Some churches like being small. What does the Bible say about church growth and outreach? What are some Bible verses on church growth?

Is baptism for remission of sins, a sign of inclusion in God's covenant or an act of obedience? Christians have several different views on the purpose of baptism.

Hundreds of dollars can be spent on Bible study resources but the Internet contains many web sites which offer a variety of free Bible study tools online.

The traditional bonnet-like kapps or prayer veils for plain women vary in design across communities, but not in function.

Christian teachers understand the true meaning of Christmas. So, give them a gift that expresses your appreciation and reminds them of the season.

Astrology is considered a Yoga in spiritual traditions including Ayurveda, Kabbalah, and the Chinese also look to the stars for guidance in Feng Shui and Four Pillars.

Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You is a tour de force in Biblical criticism. Earl reveals much immorality in the "Good Book."

The life principle goes beyond the abortion debate to include capital punishment, euthanasia, and assisted suicide and is supported by Biblical evidence.

Christian opinion is divided on whether Christmas trees are Biblically permissible, morally neutral or a remnant of pagan rituals.

The popular companion to Chinese take out has a surprising history that began far from its signature homeland.

Need to prepare a funeral sermon? The right funeral sermon offers both comfort and encouragement toward deeper reflection. How should a minister prepare a funeral sermon?

The Bible was originally a dynamic text undergoing many changes. This slowed down with the birth of the printing press, but sometimes changes do sneak in.

Though the poem deals with complex symbolism and seemingly amoral themes, Blake might be using the radical ideas to open the minds and morals of his readers.

The role of women in church leadership continues to be a source of controversy in churches.

December 25 is recognized around the world as the birthday of Jesus but Bible passages which tell the nativity story indicate that Jesus may have been born in September.

Five typical Christian families are forced to deal with homosexuality and discover how their understanding of the Bible will help them to choose: family or faith?

Rutgers senior Heather Zurich looks ahead to her final season with the Scarlet Knights.

The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is fictional or mythical, Christianity collapses. So, was Jesus real?

In 2007, the ACLU and other groups pushed against censorship of religious books in American prisons; but, does religious censorship still linger today?

No original autograph of the New Testament exists. Scribes responsible for copying the text introduced many changes. Many of these changes are found in today's Bible.

How can writers know when a semicolon is preferable to a colon and vice versa? They can know by learning the rules.

What is prayer? According to Scripture, prayer is communicating with God. What does the Bible say about prayer? How are people supposed to pray?

The accepted view that the Protestant Reformation damaged the status of women is challenged by views that uplift the marriage role & criticize medieval assumptions.

The Pilgrims and Puritans greatly influenced New England culture. Their religious passion ebbed, and they became Congregationalists

Why is it that polygamists, such as the followers of Warren Jeffs stick to their way so staunchly, and refuse to change, even when threatened with arrest by the FBI?

Joseph Smith, Jr. worked his way through the tumultuous religious frenzy of his times and gave the world a frontier American religion, Mormonism.

Alex Ross's and Mark Waid's statement on contemporary comics is a visual masterpiece, even if it doesn't resolve the questions it asks.

Art depicting the Christian Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus is preceded in Ancient Egypt with the triad of Osiris, Isis and Horus.

Genesis 18:16-33 explores God's omniscience, the debate between individual and collective responsibility, and the relationship between divine mercy and justice.