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Muslims hold the Quran to be the unmediated and perfect Word of God. As such, the scripture lays out both Islam’s belief ...

Paul ’s understanding of suffering as a participation in salvation is especially evident ... Paul speaks of the notion of glory a few verses later: “For this slight momentary affliction ...

Review: The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow is the conclusion of a trilogy, but it's overstuffed with songs and ...

On the third of Sha'ban in the year 4 A.H. (1) the city of Medina witnessed the birth of a boy in the house of Lady Fatimah ...

But do these verses apply to the whole Bible or only ... Some believe in the necessity of Baptism for salvation, citing Mark 16:16, while others disagree by citing John 3:16.

Chinese New Year celebrates the year of the snake. During this auspicious time, Chinese Christians can take the opportunity ...

Nicodemus, a Pharisee who came to Jesus at night, sought deeper understanding of the Kingdom of God. His story offers lessons ...

The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, ...

First, we should consider what churches mean when they say the phrase “Come as you are.” This phrase communicates that people ...

Replacement Theology is a growing movement within the Church. While it used to be taught in only certain denominations, it's ...

The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years.