Whenever Christmas approaches, news stories will pop up of how Emperor Constantine chose December 25 to celebrate Jesus’ birthday “because it was already a Roman holiday.” The articles assert that “Christmas replaced the Saturnalia festivities in honor of the god Saturn” and that “the god Sol Invictus’ birthday was on December 25.” Did pagan holidays [...]
Differences between Buddhism and Christianity Buddhism is one of the world’s largest religions. An estimated 7% of the global population would consider themselves Buddhists. So, what do Buddhists believe and how does Buddhism stack up against Christianity? That is what we are attempting to answer with this article. One note of caution for the reader: [...]
Difference between Jehovah Witness and Christianity Every Jehovah’s Witness will tell you that they are Christians. But are they? In this article I will explore the very significant differences between historical Christianity and the Jehovah’s Witnesses beliefs. By the end, I think you will see that gulf is indeed wide between true, biblical Christianity, and [...]
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the Islamic Allah and Christianity’s God? Are they the same? What are their attributes? How does the view of salvation, heaven, and the Trinity differ between the two religions? Let’s unpack the answers to these questions and more! Who is God? The Bible teaches that there [...]
As we humans are controlled and limited by earthly things, it’s hard to understand that God has no such limitations. In fact, God is not a created being like us but is instead the creator of all things and as such was not a created being. He is an omnipotent and omniscience God through whom [...]
What does the Bible say about Sodom and Gomorrah? Sodom and Gomorrah is a story of family conflict, unwise decisions, attempted gang-rape, homosexual sin, incest, and God’s wrath. It is also a story of the power of intercessory prayer and God’s kindness and grace. God’s people got involved with the evil cities when two close [...]
What’s the difference between Catholic and Christian? In this article, we will find out if Christianity and Catholicism are the same or two different religions. Let’s five in. The year was 1517, which is a little over 500 years ago. An Augustinian monk and theology professor nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a [...]
What does the Bible say about creation? Understanding the Biblical creation account is vitally important. Yet, many churches regard this as a minor issue – one that people can agree to disagree about. However, if you claim that the Biblical creation narrative is not 100% true – it leaves room to doubt the rest of [...]
What does the Bible say about holiness? Do you want to experience spiritual victory, peace of mind, intimacy with God, and an outpouring of His blessings? Growing in holiness is the key! We are so much more effective in serving God from a place of personal holiness. The Bible tells us to be “imitators of [...]
What does the Bible say about heaven? Why should we think about heaven? God’s Word tells us to! “Keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” (Colossians 3:2) It’s easy to get distracted [...]