“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 […]
The three main branches of Christianity are Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant (some would add Anglican as a fourth). Most of the denominations that exist today developed in the 500 years since the Protestant Reformation and fall under the “Protestant” branch. This section provides information on some of the major denominations that exist today, along with […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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’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 […]
The Amish …The Amish are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination who are especially known for their separation from society and rejection of modern technology. …Amish boys doing the day’s chores. ……. Amish couple returning from town in their buggy. The taillights are oil lamps …… Amish man at a horse-and-buggy parking lot in Indiana. […]