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Little-Known Prophecies of Christmas, Pt 2: Genesis 12:7 :: By Paul J. Scharf
FEATURED, theology December 26, 2023

Little-Known Prophecies of Christmas, Pt 2: Genesis 12:7 :: By Paul J. Scharf

Last time, we saw how the very first promise of the Messiah proclaimed Him to be the “Seed” of the woman (Gen. 3:15). But before we can go any further into understanding the characteristics of this coming Savior, we certainly must realize that He was also to be the “Seed” of “Abraham” (Gal. 3:16). During […]

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Why did Rachel weep for her children?
bible, FEATURED, theology December 25, 2023

Why did Rachel weep for her children?

We all know the famous, dark side of Christmas:

When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in acco…

The Reason Christ Was Born :: By Nathele Graham
FEATURED, theology December 25, 2023

The Reason Christ Was Born :: By Nathele Graham

Much of the world is preparing to celebrate. The question is, what’s being celebrated? Children anticipate Santa Claus leaving gifts under a tree, while adults decorate homes with lights, tinsel, and ornaments. We give gifts to people we care about, attend office parties, send greeting cards, and generally make a big deal out of…what? Why […]

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Santa Staleness :: By Edwin Tan
FEATURED, theology December 24, 2023

Santa Staleness :: By Edwin Tan

My one and only trip to Israel had more than a profound effect on my present-day psyche. It might have been three decades ago, but there is more than a lingering aftertaste. It happened smack in the last fortnight of the year. Surprisingly absent were the familiar sights and sounds of the Christmas most people […]

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What exactly is faith in Jesus Christ?
bible, theology December 23, 2023

What exactly is faith in Jesus Christ?

Common Christian doctrine is that salvation is granted by God’s grace through faith/believe in Jesus.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16
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Leadership and women in Pentecostal ministry
theology December 22, 2023

Leadership and women in Pentecostal ministry

What do Pentecostal women ministers want? Opportunities to lead, two Church of God scholars say. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 Women in Pentecostal ministry overwhelmingly believe that they should be able to serve at all levels of church leadership, said Ja…