Portal about the Catholic faith
What did David do for God? He conquers Jerusalem, previously a Jebusite stronghold, and makes it his capital. He brings the Ark of the Covenant to the city, intending to build a temple for God, but the prophet Nathan forbids it, prophesying that the temple would be built by one of David’s sons. Why is …
King Henry VIII of England was less concerned with church doctrine, and more with practical matters. Desiring control over religious dictates in order to annul his marriage with Catherine of Aragon, he had himself (as opposed to the Pope) declared to be the supreme head of the Church in England. Which English king started the …
28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed. Commentators have noted that John avoids saying whether Thomas actually did “thrust” his hand in. Why did …
Biblical accuracy is woven throughout the almost 90 minutes of this film, but a fair amount of liberty is taken to enhance the story for viewers, while the foundation of the story is kept true to the original text in Scripture. The facts of the story and their portrayal are a true rendition of David’s …
Proverbs 18:1 – A man who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he rages against all wise judgment. Some people live alone because friends and families have abandoned them. Psalm 27:10 is for them. What does the Bible say about introverts? “Blessed are the introverts,” Matthew says, “for they shall inherit the land.” Only people …
During the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (AD 306–337), Christianity began to transition to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. Who brought Catholicism to Rome? Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great. Pope Gregory I (reigned 590–604), more than any pope before or after him, laid the foundations for …
Why did the Uniting Church start? The Uniting Church of Australia was formed in the 1970s in a spirit of ecumenical unity and strong social justice ideals. But over the past decade its constituency has divided, fractured and fallen off. Many different expressions of Christianity are today lived under its emblem. Where did the United …
Some scholars have argued that the “Galatia” is an ethnic reference to a Celtic people living in northern Asia Minor. The New Testament indicates that Paul spent time personally in the cities of Galatia (Antioch of Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe) during his missionary journeys. Where was biblical Galatia located? Galatia (/ɡəˈleɪʃə/; Ancient Greek: Γαλατία, …
How many acres do you need for a church? A site with 10 usable acres should easily accommodate 1,000 attendees. Twenty usable acres may be able to accommodate 2,500 attendees. Recreational land is not included in usable land area for this calculation. Zoning laws in many communities require a five-acre minimum site area for a …
For Christians, the resurrection is the belief that Jesus came back to life three days after he died on the cross. The Gospel of Luke (24:1–9) explains how Jesus’ followers found out that he had been resurrected: On the Sunday after Jesus’ death, Jesus’ female followers went to visit his tomb. How many days was …