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Are All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day the Same?

Trey Soto

Some tend to confuse All Saints' Day with All Souls' Day when they are actually fairly different. Let's explore their similarities and differences below....

All Saints' Day - The Meaning and History Behind November 1st Holiday

Alex Crain

We remember the saints and allow the memory of their faith to spur us on to deeper worship and greater service to the Lord. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or Hallowmas, is a Christian...

Did Christians Historically Hijack Halloween?

Alyssa Roat

October 31 is a charged date for many Christians. Some embrace Halloween with open arms, while others opt for participating in fall festivals or celebrating Reformation Day. Conflicting opinions a...

Is the Perseverance of the Saints Biblical?

Jean Wilund

The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints affirms that God protects and preserves Christians—His saints (“holy ones”)—for eternity and causes their faith to persevere to the end....

Can Christians Pray to Mary?

Bethany Verrett

One of the most special relationships between people is between a mother and her child, and there is one mother in all of history whose first-born was truly unique.Mary was a peasant girl whom God fav...

The Value of Learning History: A Lesson From Jude

The little letter of Jude teaches us something about the value of learning history. This is not the main point of the letter. But it is striking. In this next-to-last book of the Bible, Jude writes to...

What is the Crown of Life in the Bible?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

What does it mean when the Bible promises a crown of life to people who stand for God? Let's take a look at the verses that mention the crown of life and what they tell us today....

What Is Parousia? - The Second Coming of Christ

Hope Bolinger

Parousia doesn't always refer to Christ's second coming. It could also mean coming in general, the entrance of something. But typically it refers to when Christ will come again....

When Will the Second Coming of Jesus Happen?

Lancelot Tucker

We know that the second coming of Jesus is imminent, but will it be soon? If so, what should we know about it?...

What You Need to Know about the Apostle's Creed

Larry White

Maybe you've recited the Apostle's Creed - or something similar - in church. Maybe you've heard it put into a song on the radio. Maybe you are new to the faith and looking for a good way to sum it all...

What Does "Hallowed Be Thy Name" Mean?

Jason Soroski

“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew 6:9). This phrase from The Lord’s Prayer is among the most widely known passages of Scripture, right along with th...

Who is in the Driver’s Seat?

Pride is that which is destroying the testimony of many Christians and has made them very ineffective for God....

Is Your Marriage on the Rocks, or Built on the Rock?

Bethany Verrett

Marriage is an exciting part of life, as it takes two journeys and two souls and makes them one under vows to God. It also serves as a living symbol for Christ’s love for His church. Two people take t...

3 Lessons We Can Learn from Philemon

Jessica Udall

There’s something powerful in writing down our communication and intentionally sending it across the miles to another person. And such is the case with the personal letter written by Paul to Philemon ...

Prepare for Spiritual Battle with Prayer

Emma Danzey

Praying in the Spirit is connected with the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. When we pray the Word of God over ourselves or over others, it unleashes the powers of heaven on this earth. ...

Is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb Reserved for Only Certain Christians?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Every time believers celebrate the Lord’s Supper (Communion), we look in remembrance of what Jesus did on the cross, and we look forward to the time when Jesus will drink the promised cup of wine with...

Are There Missing Books of the Bible?

Mike Leake

I remember when I finished reading the Bible for the first time. I was happy with the accomplishment but also sad that there were no more books. It did not take long for me to realize that God’s Word ...

Faithful Promises for Modern Singers of a Beloved Hymn

Alyssa Roat

For more than 200 years, congregations have been singing these familiar words: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! “How Firm a Fou...