What you may not know…
Baptism is a sacred act that symbolizes our identification with Christ and his death, burial and resurrection. It is also a commandment that Jesus gave to his disciples before he ascended to heaven. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of baptism from three biblical passages: Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38 and Romans 6:3-4.…
This means that God saves us not because of anything we do or deserve, but because of His unmerited favor and love for us. We receive this salvation by trusting in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins and rose again from the dead. The apostle Paul explains this doctrine…
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Bible is its prophetic nature. The Old Testament contains many prophecies about the Messiah, the anointed one who would come to save God’s people from their sins and establish his kingdom of peace and justice. In this blog post, we will look at three passages from the…
What does it mean to say that the Bible is authoritative? How do we know that it is the word of God and not just a human product? How can we apply it to our lives today? These are some of the questions that Christians have wrestled with throughout history and that we still need…
Prayer is one of the most essential practices of the Christian life. It is a way of communicating with God, expressing our gratitude, confessing our sins, asking for help, and aligning our will with His. Prayer also has many benefits for our spiritual and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we will look at three…
One of the most important questions that humans have asked throughout history is: What is the name of God? How can we know and address the Creator of the universe? In this blog post, we will explore some of the biblical passages that reveal God’s name and its significance for us. The first passage is…
Tithing and giving are often misunderstood or neglected by many believers today, but they are actually a vital part of our worship and obedience to God. Tithing means giving a tenth of our income or produce to God, as a way of acknowledging that everything we have comes from Him and belongs to Him. Giving…
Dietary Laws and Kosher Eating: Leviticus 11:1-47; Deuteronomy 14:3-21; Acts 10:9-16 In this blog post, I will show how the dietary laws given by God to Israel in Leviticus and Deuteronomy are still valid today for those who want to follow the Hebrew roots movement. The Hebrew roots movement is a movement of Christians who…
The Sabbath day is a special day of rest and worship that God commanded his people to observe. The fourth commandment states: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you…
Leaving the LDS church was one of the hardest things I’ve done. Knowing that all I had learned and had been taught was so muddled. Now with my wife also out of the church we had only three choices. The first one was to just say good-bye to religion all together, or the join one…
The Temple of God: Our Bodies as Holy Vessels Our bodies are amazing creations that have been fearfully and wonderfully made by God Himself (Psalm 139:14). As such, our bodies should be treated with utmost care and respect as they are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Just as the temple required upkeep…
The early Christian Church underwent many changes over the centuries, and the Catholic Church played a significant role in many of these changes. Some of the most notable changes made by the Catholic Church during the early years of Christianity include: Overall, the Catholic Church played a significant role in shaping the early Christian Church,…
The First Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 AD, was a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity. The Council brought together bishops from across the known world to discuss and resolve theological differences, most notably the nature of Jesus in relation to the Father. The Council ultimately resulted in the creation of the Nicene…
“Jesus” and “Yashua” are different names for the same person. “Jesus” is the English transliteration of the Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), while “Yashua” is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יֵשׁוּעַ (Yēšūăʿ). Therefore, the question “What would Jesus do?” and “What did Yashua do?” essentially refer to the same person and would have the same…
As Christians, we often hear the terms “born again” and “grafted in” used to describe our relationship with God. These terms come from the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the apostles in the New Testament. But what do they mean, and why are they important? To be “born again” refers to the spiritual…
The Hebrew word for “sin” is חֵטְא (pronounced “chet’”). This word appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the context of describing actions that violate God’s commands or principles of righteousness. The word can be translated as “offense,” “transgression,” “error,” or “wrongdoing.” In Hebrew tradition, sin is seen as an act of rebellion against…
The Sabbath day is a special day that has been set apart by God for rest and worship. It is the seventh day of the week, which is traditionally observed as Saturday. The importance of the Sabbath day is rooted in the creation account in the book of Genesis, where God rested on the seventh…
The Bible is full of commandments given by God to his people, from the Ten Commandments to the many other commandments given to Israel. These commandments were not just a list of rules to follow, but were intended to help God’s people live in right relationship with God and with one another. One of the…
Many people believe that we are, and point to various signs and prophecies from the Bible as evidence. While interpretations of these signs are highly debated and controversial, here are some of the most commonly cited examples: It is not possible to determine with certainty how close we are to the end times, as the…
The debate over gun ownership has been a controversial issue in recent years, with proponents arguing that owning a gun is a fundamental right, and opponents calling for stricter gun control laws. For many people, the question of whether gun ownership is compatible with the Bible is an important one, as they seek to reconcile…
The practices of the Hebrew Roots Movement can vary among different communities and individuals. However, there are some common practices that are often observed by followers of the movement. Here are a few examples: Many Christians today think the old testament and the law was done away with. Jesus frequently quoted from the Old Testament…
The concept of God’s Feast Days refers to a set of religious celebrations and observances that are considered holy and ordained by God. These Feast Days are often associated with the Hebrew Bible and are observed by many religious traditions, including Judaism and Christianity. In Leviticus 23:1-44, God commands the Israelites to observe these Feasts…
Introduction The books’ content Analysis of the books’ teachings Conclusion
. Introduction II. Summary of the book’s content III. Analysis of the book’s teachings IV. Conclusion
