The Godhead refers to the divine nature and essence of God. It encompasses the three persons of the Trinity – God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. Together, these three make up the one true God. The Bible teaches that there is only one God, yet He exists in three co-equal, co-eternal persons. This is a divine mystery that is difficult for humans to fully comprehend. The term “Godhead” appears three times in the King James Version of the Bible (Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9), but it simply means “deity” or “divine nature.”…
Author: Richard Curi
Baby dedication is a ceremony in which Christian parents make a commitment before God to raise their child in the faith. The parents present their child before the church congregation and promise to provide a Christian home and teach their child about God. While not a sacrament like baptism, baby dedication is an important tradition for many churches. Origins of Baby Dedication The origins of baby dedication ceremonies are not entirely clear, but the practice seems to have emerged in evangelical churches over the past few decades. It may be influenced by the Catholic tradition of infant baptism, but serves…
The Bible does not explicitly discuss the concept of “children’s rights” as we understand it today. However, there are many biblical principles and passages that relate to how children should be valued, cared for, and treated within families and society. Children are a gift from God The Bible teaches that children are a blessing from God. Psalms 127:3 states “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Children are described as a gift and inheritance from God. Exodus 20:12 instructs people to “honor your father and your mother, that your days may be…
Loving God is the greatest commandment that Jesus gave us (Matthew 22:37-38). To love God means to have a deep, intimate, personal relationship with Him. It goes beyond just knowing about God or believing in His existence – it’s loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Here’s a closer look at what the Bible says about loving God: Putting God First Loving God means He takes first place in our lives. We make God our highest priority and love Him more than anything or anyone else (Exodus 20:3). His will comes before our own desires. We seek…
Sectarianism refers to excessive devotion or attachment to a particular sect or religious denomination. It often involves being intolerant or hostile towards other sects or denominations. At its extreme, sectarianism can lead to conflict, division, and harm between different religious groups. The Bible does not promote sectarianism. Scripture calls followers of Jesus to unity, love, and acceptance of one another across denominational lines. However, there are times when healthy boundaries must be maintained between groups that hold significantly different beliefs and values. Discernment is needed to determine when separation is warranted versus unnecessary division. Old Testament Teachings on Sectarianism The…
Christians may have heard about Sharia Law and wondered how it relates to their faith. Sharia Law is the religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition. It deals with many topics addressed by secular law, including crime, politics, and economics, as well as personal matters such as sexual intercourse, hygiene, diet, prayer, everyday etiquette and fasting. So should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law? The Bible does not specifically mention Sharia Law, as it developed centuries after the last books of the Bible were written. However, the Bible gives Christians guidance on how to relate to…
The issue of remarriage after divorce is a complex one that has been debated extensively among Christians. There are generally two main views on this topic: View 1: Remarriage after divorce is always adultery This view is held by some Christians who take Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:32 and Matthew 19:9 very literally: “But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” According to this interpretation, unless your divorce was on biblical grounds (adultery), then any remarriage is considered…
Creation ex nihilo refers to the theological doctrine that God created the universe out of nothing. The Latin phrase “ex nihilo” means “out of nothing”. This doctrine is foundational to much of Christian theology and affirms that God uniquely brought forth all of existence, material and spiritual, without using any pre-existing materials or relying on any other beings. Several key biblical passages point to this understanding of creation. Genesis 1:1 states, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” The Hebrew word for “create” here is “bara”, which implies creation out of nothing. The verse suggests that before…
The Age of Grace, also known as the Church Age or the Age of the Church, is the period of time in human history where God’s grace is freely offered to all people through faith in Jesus Christ. This age began at Pentecost after Jesus’ death and resurrection and will continue until the rapture of the church. Characteristics of the Age of Grace Some key characteristics of the Age of Grace include: Salvation by grace through faith – Salvation is not earned by good works or the Law, but is a free gift received through trusting in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9).…
The theory of evolution, while widely accepted in the scientific community, is not without flaws from a biblical perspective. Here are some potential issues that arise when examining evolution through the lens of Scripture: Lack of Transitional Fossils According to the theory of evolution, complex life forms gradually evolved from simpler ones over billions of years. However, the fossil record does not contain enough transitional fossils demonstrating this gradual change. There are some disputed examples, like Archaeopteryx which shows signs of being both a dinosaur and early bird. But overall, there are gaps in the fossil evidence showing clear evolutionary…