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Apostolic succession is the belief that bishops embody apostolic authority through an uninterrupted and unbroken lineage from the original Apostles. Bishops are deemed to retain special authority ...
Does 2 Chronicles 7.14 mean that God is sending disaster upon the world? Well, of course not. First of all, we have to locate that scripture. It's in the Old Testament. It's under the Old Covenant, ...
We need to learn to appreciate our spouse better. With marriage comes the responsibility to maintain a home and family together. Nurturing a space, a set of people, and creating a life together is ...
Differences in doctrinal positions or practices are often what spurred the formation of a new denomination. While we can say that some denominations attempt to reflect certain aspects of the early ...
Those were my words as a six or seven-year-old, coming to my mom in distress at losing my prized golden bracelet, engraved with my name—a special gift from my godmother. After helping me search for it ...
At the end of the sermon, the piano player or other musicians would head back up to the front and begin to play a slower praise song. Then, the pastor would invite repentant souls to come to the altar ...
Throughout the New Testament, the words “disciple” and “apostle” are used over 300 times. In most cases, the references are made regarding Jesus and His followers. But what’s the difference between a ...
Are you living in the abundance God promises or relying on your own strength? This reflection on Ephesians 3:20-21 reminds us of the extravagant love, grace, and power available when we surrender to ...
Whenever I get questions about the baptism with the Holy Spirit, I'll usually start just by showing someone that in the New Testament there are seven passages or texts that deal with that explicitly.