As Christians we have the privilege of celebrating the Lord’s Supper (or Holy Communion, as it is known in some churches). The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament given to the church by Jesus himself as a sign of the gospel for the strengthening of our faith. As we take part in the Lord’s Supper…
Intolerance can be a virtue
The Bible is in some ways a very intolerant book. The Apostle Paul didn’t pull any punches when it came to the truth about Jesus and the uniqueness of the gospel. In the light of our very pluralistic society and the new, trendy “I am spiritual” attitude, we might consider his words in Galatians 1:7-9… Continue reading Intolerance can be a virtue
Praying for the dead
Should we be praying for our loved ones that have died? Do our prayers somehow help or comfort them? The Roman Catholic Church teaches that we should pray for the “faithfully departed” in purgatory. According to Catholicism, our prayers help them during their time in purgatory, so that they can enter more quickly into the… Continue reading Praying for the dead
The fable of the stable
Did you know that nowhere in the Bible does it say that Jesus was born in a stable? In fact, a stable-birth seems highly improbable when taking into account what the text actually says and Middle Eastern hospitality.
Joseph the Just
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is quite popular. All Christians admire her. Some Christians even pray to her. She has statues, artwork and stained glass windows depicting her. On the other hand, little is said of Joseph, Jesus’ legal father. We will see that Joseph was a courageous, just, strong, and gracious man and even… Continue reading Joseph the Just