Blog of a believing Protestant
What qualifies you to be a pastor? There are no government certification or licensure requirements for pastors, but some denominations refer to to pastor or minister ordination as certification or licensure. To become certified or licensed by a church, one must meet that church’s education and experience requirements. Can anyone be a pastor? Pretty much …
the books focuses on the centerpieces (pillars) of Christianity, providing evidence for: a) existence of God; b) divinity of Jesus; c) the resurrection of Jesus; and d) a Christian perspective that the very real presence of pain and suffering does not negate an all-loving and all-powerful creator. What are the major pillars of Christianity? Pillars …
The cities in Idaho with the largest LDS populations are Rexburg, Rigby, and Idaho Falls. What percentage of Idaho Falls is Mormon? “Religion here is like gravity – it affects you whether you want it to or not,” said Lee Nellis, a non-Mormon who works as a planning consultant for the city of Idaho Falls. …
According to the dictionary, a pastor is defined as a minister or a priest in charge of a church. He may also be a person giving spiritual care to a group of believers. On the other hand, “reverend” refers to a title or an initial for anyone who is a member of the clergy. Is …
First, religion provides spiritual, social, psychological and often material support for individuals and families. Since religion deals in “ultimate” matters, it helps people make sense of their lives, as well as their role in their families and in their communities. How does religion create community? Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has observed that “religion creates community, community …
Yahweh is the principal name in the Old Testament by which God reveals himself and is the most sacred, distinctive and incommunicable name of God. What is the true name of God in the Bible? Yahweh, name for the God of the Israelites, representing the biblical pronunciation of “YHWH,” the Hebrew name revealed to Moses …
What does Antioch mean in the Bible? Noun. 1. Antioch – a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity. Why is Antioch important in the Bible? Antioch was also one of the earliest centres of Christianity; it was there that the followers of Christ were first …
In Leviticus 11:27, God forbids Moses and his followers to eat swine “because it parts the hoof but does not chew the cud.” Furthermore, the prohibition goes, “Of their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch; they are unclean to you.” That message is later reinforced in Deuteronomy. What does …
In modern times, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), holds no position for or against the compatibility of Masonry with LDS Church doctrine. Can Latter-Day Saints be Freemasons? Nothing in LDS faith or practice precludes Latter-day Saints from becoming Masons, he said, though family and church obligations may limit the amount …
When it comes to teaching resources published by The United Methodist Publishing House, the Common English Bible (CEB) and the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) are the texts preferred by Discipleship Ministries for curriculum. Do Methodists use KJV Bible? The United Methodist Church does not have an “official” version or translation of the Bible. … …