Difference between lutheranism and catholicism In this post, I will explore the differences (and similarities) between Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism. It is a subject that takes us back to the heart of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther penned 95 articles (or theses) of contention against the [...]
Let’s find the best Bible translation for your needs. In this comparison, we have two very different Bible translations. We have the King James Version and we have the New International Version. But what makes them so different? Let’s take a look! Origin KJV – The KJV was originally published in 1611. This translation is [...]
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 [...]
Time after time I’m asked, “does black magic exist in this world and does it work?” The Bible can easily answer this question. Throughout the Old and New Testament we see a number of times where sorcery was used. Quotes You can’t walk with god holding hands with the devil. “The world of demons, fallen [...]
The best thing we can do for ourselves and our relationship with God is to be vulnerable before Him. This means being honest with Him. Please tell me, what relationship is healthy without being honest? There are none and yet we seem to think we can’t or shouldn’t be as honest with God as we [...]
Quotes about memories The simplest things in this life can evoke powerful memories. Memories are one of the greatest gifts that God has ever given us. They allow us to live one moment one thousand times over. Among the benefits of memories are, developing a closer relationship with a loved one, increasing productivity, inspiring others, [...]
The words are very similar. Happiness and joy. They are sometimes used interchangeably in the Bible. Historically, great church theologians have not made a distinction between the two. The distinction we will make is not so much in the substance of happiness vs. the substance of joy, but in the object of happiness vs. the [...]
Throughout Scripture we see Satan’s great hatred for God. Satan wanted to prevent Jesus from being born. When that failed he wanted to kill Jesus. The devil does not love the Lord nor does he love Christians because we resemble the God that he hates so much. Below we will find out 3 reasons why Satan [...]
The Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church have a long history and many shared doctrines and traditions. However, both churches have significant differences with each other and even greater differences with evangelical churches. History of the Roman Catholic church and Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox were originally one church, claiming the “apostolic [...]
If you have friends or family in the Catholic or Orthodox church, you might have noticed that their Bible has books that aren’t in your Bible. Or, maybe you’re the one who’s Orthodox or Catholic and wondering why your Presbyterian friend’s Bible is missing some books. Maybe you are Lutheran and wondering why the Apocrypha [...]