The name “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word for “fiftieth,” and that’s the term used in the New Testament to describe the day when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in Acts 2. The disciples of Jesus were in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish festival, Shavuot, marking the wheat harvest and the offering of […]
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines belief as “to accept something as true, genuine, or real.” Another of its definitions is “to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion: to regard the existence of God as a fact.” When we, as Christians, use the word believe, we think of the second definition, the idea that we […]
As Christians, we are connected to all who call on the name of Jesus as their savior and Lord. We all are saints and our connection transcends time, space, and even death. All believers, both past and present, and in every corner of the world are united in Christ. Paul in his letters referred to […]
The Apostles’ Creed contains a powerful declaration: “I believe in the holy catholic Church.” Some hear these words and associate them with the Roman Catholic Church. However, the true understanding of this phrase is quite distinct and rich in meaning. The term “catholic” refers to the universal nature of the church. It’s not about denominational […]
