The Concept of Slavery in the New Testament Bible The New Testament Bible was written in the first century AD. During this time, slavery was a common practice, and the New Testament speaks about the concept of slavery in several passages. One of the most quoted passages in the New Testament regarding slavery is Ephesians 6:5-8, which
After Jesus warned the disciples, they must be vigilant in their watch for his return, he told them, “The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of the young maidens were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps
Jesus told the disciples, “But about the day or hour of my return, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. The coming of the Son of Man will be like the day of Noah. In the days before the flood, people were laughing and drinking and having
For the first time in the history of SXSW, a group of Austin-area churches were given approval to host an officially sanctioned evangelistic gathering at the famous SXSW annual conference earlier this month. Excited by the opportunity and committed to making it the best it could be, they asked Andrew Palau and the Palau Association,
As Jesus was walking out of the temple courts, he said, “See all these things? I tell you the truth, not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him and asked, ‘When will these things happen? What will be a
Today, leading film production company Cinedigm announced a major step towards becoming the premier provider of Faith & Family content with the acquisition of movie review and ratings service Dove.org and faith-based streaming platform Christian Cinema from Giving Company. These two well-known brands will be combined with Cinedigm's existing Dove Channel streaming service, providing a
Jason Williams, a researcher and writer interviewed dozens of attendees at the Asbury University revival for three days. The resulting "Lessons from Asbury Awakening” report reveals several significant findings. Many young people face intense pressure from social media, peers, and cancel culture. This pressure makes them feel unsafe sharing their personal feelings and prayer requests in
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, under the leadership of Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, has implemented a policy to guide schools on how to handle transgender students. It is a comprehensive model that empathizes with those with gender dysphoria while being steadfast in opposing gender ideology. The policy is intended for Catholic schools and all
As the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approached, Pope Francis delivered an appeal for peace and urged leaders to take action to end the conflict. In his weekly general audience on February 22, the pope spoke about the war's sad and destructive impact on the people of Ukraine, expressing his concern for the
California is known for many things, from its famous landmarks to its diverse culture. But many people don't realize that the state has also played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the United States. The state has seen several religious movements, revivals, and leaders that have shaped its Christian identity and contributed