What does the Bible say about luck? “Sometimes, we hear phrases like ‘that was lucky,’ or we attribute a string of unfortunate events to bad luck and a series of positive events to good luck. However, the concept of luck doesn’t appear in Scripture. Instead, God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives. Nothing [...]

Within Christianity there are several streams, or branches, of the faith based upon interpretation and/or emphasis of certain Scripture passages.   Two of these streams of theological differences are the baptistic and pentecostal movements, also identified as Baptists and Pentecostals. Within these movements are varying degrees of dogmatism and charity regarding doctrinal positions, some similarities, as [...]

The division between Calvinism and Arminianism is a hotly debated subject amongst evangelicals. This is one of the primary issues that threaten to cause a split in the Southern Baptist Convention. In our last article we discussed Calvinism. But what exactly do Arminians believe? What Is Arminianism? Jacob Arminius was a 16th century Dutch theologian [...]

Difference between Jehovah Witness and Christianity Every Jehovah’s Witness will tell you that they are Christians. But are they? In this article I will explore the very significant differences between historical Christianity and the Jehovah’s Witnesses beliefs. By the end, I think you will see that gulf is indeed wide between true, biblical Christianity, and [...]

Have you ever checked out a church’s website and seen that they identify as “Evangelical?” Or perhaps you’ve seen a Christian author, musician, or popular speaker described as Evangelical or Protestant. What do the words “Protestant” or “Evangelical” mean to you? This article will explore the origins of both Christian movements. How are they alike [...]

The NLT (New Living Translation) and the ESV (English Standard Version) are relatively recent Bible versions, first published within the past 25 years. Both have become extremely popular with Christians from many denominations. Let’s investigate their origins, readability, translation differences, and other variables.  Origin NLT The New Living Translation was meant to be a revision [...]

Judaism and Christianity are both monotheistic, ancient religions. Despite their commonalities, Judaism and Christianity are different. Christians accept Jesus as the Messiah and savior, unlike Jews. Jewish theology accepts Jesus as a prophet, not the Messiah. Let’s look at the key differences between the two religions.  What is a Christian? A Christian is a person [...]

Perhaps you have been on a downtown street and noticed a sign in a window advertising a “Christian Science Reading Room.” What is Christian Science? Is it Christian? Is it science? Let’s check out the answers to these questions and more! What is Christianity? Christianity is faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus [...]

In this article, we will find out if Christianity and Catholicism are the same or two different religions. Let’s five in. The year was 1517, which is a little over 500 years ago. An Augustinian monk and theology professor nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. This was the [...]