The incarnation of Jesus Christ had been predicted centuries before the events occurred. Prophecies uttered by men of God that lived centuries apart all marvelously find their fulfillment in the prophet from Nazareth.
The roles, duties, and responsibilities may not be clear to all associate ministers of a church. This article contains information that will help.
The founder of Self-Realization Fellowship introduced his guru, Sri Yukteswar, to the world in his autobiography. It was through the guru-chela relationship that the Bengali boy, Mukunda Lal Ghosh, became the world leader of Kriya Yoga, father of the yoga in the West, Paramahansa Yogananda.
Few things are as annoying as an unwanted house guest. But when it’s a Japanese Yokai, the situation gets downright insane.
Japanese Yokai can be cute and benevolent. On the other hand, they can be utterly monstrous too. Here are 15 deadly Yokai you’d never want to meet, within or outside of Japan.
According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, there are as many as eight million Shinto Gods and Goddesses. Here are 118 to know about.
Have you ever wondered what happens inside of temples? Why are they so important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Why do church members want to get married inside the temple? The answers to all of these questions have more to do with sacred doctrines than secrets.
What does the Bible say about the return of Jesus Christ and the apocalypse? How do Hinduism and Islam view end times? What is eschatology and Millenarianism? Learn about these topics and more.
Jacob, one of the founding patriarchs of the Jewish faith, had many character flaws. Jacob, however, was chosen by God for a profound purpose. God revealed part of that purpose to Jacob in a vision of a miraculous ladder that linked heaven and earth.
Five historical Japanese religious leaders who transformed the socio-political landscape of Japan with their beliefs and practices.
An analysis and interpretation of the beasts that emerge from the sea and the earth in Revelation 13.
The dragon in Revelation 12 is cast down from Heaven to Earth by Michael and his angels. Who is Michael? What is his role? And when do these things take place?
An analysis of the first half of John's vision about the woman, the dragon, and the child that was born: what the images mean, and whether they take place in the past or in the future.
An interpretation of John measuring the temple and of the holy city being trampled by the nations for forty-two months.
There were many amazing mothers in the Bible who set examples for modern-day mothers.
An analysis of Revelation 8:1-13 from the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. The seventh seal is opened, incense is offered to God, and four trumpets of seven are sounded.
This article contains 15 Bible verses on blood, the importance of the life-supporting fluid, and what some other religions say about the subject.
Throughout history there have been hundreds, even thousands, of mystics—men and women who have both attempted to enter into an altered state of consciousness and have claimed to have directly communicated with God or the absolute. We will explore mysticism and mystics in this article.
This article gives a fairly brief history of Lyman Wight, an Apostle in the early days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mark's direct ancestor.
Balaam is an unbeloved character in the bible. Oddly enough, he didn’t start off that way. Is Balaam a villain or does he have a bad rap? Bible accounts and recent artifacts of a non biblical version tells a complex tale of a diviner and prophet who could talk to God.
Science and religion are two facets of human society that have been treated as mutually exclusive, their existence has been used as a means to explain the non-existence of one facet over the other. The history of the two though rooted in division has gradually progressed to an accepted co-existence.
This article explores the Biblical concept of Angels. Who are they? Where do they come from? What role do angels play in both the spiritual and physical world? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, what role do angels play in God’s plan for mankind and the world at large?
What does Daniel 9 really say regarding a prophetic gap or an antichrist? A study of Daniel 9:24-27.
A look at the patristic and manuscript evidence for the development of Marian dormition traditions, specifically those relaying the doctrine of the Virgin Mary's bodily assumption.
This article will examine how postmodernism has influenced American culture and will analyze how the secular discipline of critical thinking grounds the Christian’s worldview in a correct understanding of Scripture.
Since as early as the second century, many have likened Mary, the mother of Jesus, to the "New Eve." In this article we consider whether this is a proper comparison, since many of the traditions and dogmas arising around the Virgin Mary owe their existence to this teaching.
Does Irenaeus' "Against Heresies" demonstrate he believed Apostolic Tradition was necessary to properly understand and teach the Scriptures?
Stigmata is a documented phenomenon that has made saints out of those inflicted with it. Is it truly a miracle or is the power of suggestion at work? Its history suggest it goes beyond strongly held religious beliefs.
Was the Prophecy Of The Goat and the Ram Fulfilled in 2,300 Evenings & Mornings, Or Was It 2,300 Years?
When you travel to South or Southeast Asia you'll see statues and iconography of Garudas everywhere. Let's look at the meaning so we have a better understanding when we travel to these places.
Religions today are locked in a battle between individuals and institutions. How can history help us understand this battle, and how can we navigate it in the present?
And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. - Revelation 12:17 KJV
Interpreting the meaning of a Biblical passage is like uncovering the mystery in a 'whodunit.' The process of understanding can entail triangulating different passages, tracking down clues, interviewing different "witnesses."
It is believed my some Christians that anyone who thinks that the book of James is good for doctrine for the church is not "rightly diving the word of truth". I would like to explain why I believe that this ideology is a mistake.
You may know that the Bible was not originally written in English, but, is it even worth trying to decipher the old Hebrew translation? If so, where can you start? This article provides a step-by-step guide providing introductory-level information on how to read the Bible in English and Hebrew.
Being rejected by the religious community to which you belong is devastating emotionally.
This article explores the fundamental role of the Holy Spirit, and its role in providing salvation to lost sinners.
Are demons real? What are they? And where do they come from? This article addresses each of these questions through an analysis of both Scripture and Biblical doctrine.
In this article, I argue that the Four Gospels are reliable historical accounts for Yeshua's death, burial, and resurrection and I also gives some historical facts that are compatible with the notion that Yeshua (also known as Jesus) rose again.
Is the celebration of Easter Biblical? This article explores the answer to this question through an analysis of Scriptural doctrines.
An overview of the Infancy Gospels: what they are, why they were written, and why they are significant.
Tracing the history of Arabic language Apocrypha from the second century to the seventh, addressing Quranic parallels in three apocryphal infancy gospels - the Protevangelium of James, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, and Pseudo-Matthew
The prophet Amos came from humble beginnings, but his wisdom is timeless. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. This article analyses key lessons for our times from Amos and what me may learn from them.
Angels are depicted as divine messengers of God. In the Christian tradition, they bring news of joy, warning, and salvation. Here are six examples of depictions of angels in the Old and New Testament of the Bible.
To become a Christian is just the beginning of our journey through life; all our lives we need to study theology and learn more about our great Creator God whom we worship.
Apostle Paul is an interesting person in the New Testament of the Bible. He wrote 13 of the 27 books. Knowing something about the man will help you understand his messages.
Being the head of the Roman Catholic Church has sometimes been hazardous to the health of the incumbent.
In the past, being a church leader was an occupation that carried with it the prospect of an untimely demise.
The similarities and differences of the four gospel accounts of the Resurrection of Jesus will be dissected so we can find and learn about the truth of what happened that day.
Emperor Constantine is called the first Christian emperor, but was Constantine really a Christian? While there is evidence to support that he was not, I think that the most compelling evidence suggests that he was in fact a Christian.
