Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the “Synoptic Gospels” because their similarities allow them to be “read together.” The stories are not just similar; in many instances they…

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Luke’s Gospel is also unique in its perspective. It resembles the other synoptics in its treatment of the life of Jesus, but it goes beyond them in narrating…

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Is it a swear to say oh my god? Once regarded as the purest profanity, “Oh, my God!” seems to have evolved into something a little less taboo…

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You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Then Jesus said to his disciples,…

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My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God.” Psalm 69:3. We grow weary because we living in the World, and our citizenship is in Heaven. We grow…

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What are the scriptural roots of confirmation? The biblical passages that best root the sacrament of confirmation are those that spea, of the coming of the Holy Spirit…

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What is a trustee in the Methodist church? Charity trustees. A trustee’s responsibility is to manage the governance of the organisation, using its charitable funds and assets wisely….

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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. This Bible verse in 1 Thessalonians…

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What 2 promises does a priest make? “(Diocesan priests) promise to live in chastity and they promise respect and obedience to the bishop and his successors,” Diebold said….

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General epistles (also called Catholic Epistles) are books in the New Testament in the form of letters. The letters attributed to Paul are not included. Paul’s letters are…

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