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Evidence of Faith
The Council of Nicea was organized in 325 A.D. by the Roman Emperor Constantine, who was a Christian. The Council was arguably the best collection of ministers in the known world (Europe, Asia, and Africa) at that time. The comprehensive list of ministers included Christian ministers from these groups of people: Syrians, Cilicians, Phoenicians, Arabians,…
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Faith in Christ
When it comes to a relationship with someone, forgiveness is an important step in repairing the relationship. However, the maintenance and continuance of a relationship is based on the faith one has in someone else. Merriam-Webster[1] provides three definitions for the word faith: Allegiance to a person Belief and trust, especially when there is no…
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Spreading the Message
The apostle Paul appeared much later than the original disciples. Paul and his co-workers were involved with spreading the gospel message throughout Asia Minor. Paul spoke at the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, encouraging the Jews there about Jesus Christ. At one point he said, “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus…
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The Result of Sin
What effect does sin have on a person’s soul for all eternity? What do you think happens to us (i.e. our souls) once our physical bodies die? I think we can all agree that these are important questions. We think it is important enough to consider what happens to us each and every day of…
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Dealing with Sin
Our relationship with God is affected by our sin nature. Why is this so? God is perfect and knows no sin. Therefore, He cannot be a part of any relationship where sin is present. Sin is a stain on a person’s soul; it is a cancer which in an uncorrected state, separates a soul from…