“Why are there so many Christian denominations?”……Answer: To answer this question, we must first differentiate between denominations within the body of Christ and non-Christian cults and false religions. Presbyterians and Lutherans are examples of Christian denominations. Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses are examples of cults (groups claiming to be Christian but denying one or more of […]
“What is the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)?”……Complete Jewish Bible – History…The Complete Jewish Bible was translated by David H. Stern, an Israel-based Messianic Jewish theologian. Published in 1998 by Jewish New Testament Publications, the CJB claims to be "Jewish in manner and presentation." The names of the books are Jewish along with their English names […]
Quakers…Quakers are a 17th century Reformation movement started by George Fox well-known for their peace testimony.… …George Fox Also known as: “The Religious Society of Friends” or “Friends”…Founded by: George Fox…Adherents worldwide: Approximately 400,000…Adherents in the United States: approximately 100,000 …Famous people with Quaker roots: frontiersman Daniel Boone, actor James Dean, former U.S. presidents Herbert […]
“What is the church?”……Many people today understand the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. The word "church" comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as "an assembly" or "called-out ones.That's you and me!" The root meaning of "church" is not that of a building, but of […]
What’s My Purpose in Life? Consider a hammer. It’s designed to hit nails. That’s what it was created to do. Now imagine that the hammer never gets used. It just sits in the toolbox. The hammer doesn’t care.But now imagine that same hammer with a soul, a self-consciousness. Days and days go by with him […]
Trinitarian Ecumenical Councils Main article: Ecumenical councils Major christological schisms and related early councils The Christological controversies came to a head over the persons of the Godhead and their relationship with one another. Christology was a fundamental concern from the First Council of Nicaea (325) until the Third Council of Constantinople (680). In this time […]
“What is the Moravian Church?”……Answer: The Moravian Church considers itself to be the oldest Protestant denomination and has its roots in the teaching of the Reformer John Hus. The Moravian Church was founded in 1457 in the Czech Republic by a small group of Hussites desiring more radical reform of the church. They established a […]