Adoration is a central theme in the Bible that focuses on worshipping, honoring, and glorifying God. Here are some key Bible verses about adoration: Exodus 20:3-5 “You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the…
Author: Erin Weitzman
Intercession is the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person. In the Bible, intercession is often seen as praying or petitioning God on behalf of someone else. Here are some key Bible verses about intercession: 1. Jesus Christ intercedes for believers “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” (Romans 8:34) “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for…
Speech is a major theme throughout the Bible. God created humans with the ability to communicate through language, and Scripture has much to say about how we use our words. Here is an overview of some key Bible passages that address speech: Proverbs on Speech The book of Proverbs contains extensive teaching about speech and the power of the tongue. Here are some key verses: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Proverbs 12:18). “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit” (Proverbs 15:4).…
IFCA International (IFCA) is a global network of indigenous evangelical churches and ministries. The acronym IFCA stands for “International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies.” IFCA was founded in 1988 by a group of national church leaders who felt led to establish a fellowship that was committed to biblical truth while also honoring cultural diversity and promoting unity in Christ. The founding leaders represented churches in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Here are some key facts about IFCA International: IFCA is an international alliance, not a denomination. Member churches and organizations maintain their autonomy while partnering together. There are…
The Didache, also known as The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, is an early Christian text dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD. It is considered part of the category of texts known as the Apostolic Fathers. The Didache provides guidance and instructions for Christian communities on various matters of faith and practice. Discovery and Dating of the Didache The Didache was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in 1873 by Philotheos Bryennios, Metropolitan of Nicomedia, in the Codex Hierosolymitanus. Scholars generally date the Didache to sometime in the 1st or 2nd century AD, with possible dates ranging…
What happened at the Council of Florence? The Council of Florence was an ecumenical council held in 1431-1445 in Florence, Italy. Its purpose was to try to reunite the Roman Catholic Church with the Eastern Orthodox Church and find ways to defend against the growing Ottoman Empire. Some key events and outcomes of the Council of Florence included: Attempts to Reunite the Catholic and Orthodox Churches A major goal of the Council was to try to heal the schism between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches that began in 1054. The Orthodox delegation was led by Byzantine Emperor John…
Boasting is an act of calling attention to one’s accomplishments, possessions, abilities, or qualities in a way that is prideful. The Bible has a lot to say about boasting, generally presenting it in a negative light as something to be avoided. Here are some key Bible verses about boasting: Proverbs 27:1-2 “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.” This verse warns against boasting about the future, since we do not know what will happen. It also…
Bartholomew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned by name in the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) as being among the twelve that Jesus called to be his closest followers. Beyond his inclusion in the lists of the twelve disciples, little else is known about Bartholomew from the Bible. However, church tradition provides some additional insights about his identity and ministry. Bartholomew’s Name In the lists where Bartholomew is named as one of the twelve disciples, he is always paired with Philip (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14, Acts 1:13). This consistent pairing suggests…
The Acts of Peter is an ancient Christian text dated to the 2nd century AD that recounts the acts and miracles performed by the apostle Peter. It is one of several apocryphal Acts detailing the lives of the apostles after the crucifixion and ascension of Jesus Christ. Along with the Acts of Paul, the Acts of Peter was likely written in opposition to the canonical Acts of the Apostles, offering an alternative perspective on the apostles and their ministries. The Acts of Peter focuses primarily on Peter’s activity in Rome, depicting him as a wonder-working apostle who heals the sick,…
The title “Son of Man” is used several times in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is used most prominently by the prophet Ezekiel. In the New Testament, it is used by Jesus to refer to Himself. The use of this title by both Ezekiel and Jesus has caused some confusion among Bible readers. Why would a title for the Messiah be used for the Old Testament prophet as well? To understand this, we need to explore the meaning and significance of the title “Son of Man” in both the Old and…