Encyclopedia of Protestantism from A to Z
The main difference between the universal church and the local church is that the universal church is all who believe in Jesus Christ. The local church is a community of these individuals who regularly meet in a certain building, town, or group. The main similarity is the purpose. What is meant by local church? The …
Had he formulated a complete statement of foundational principles during the Nauvoo reformation, it might have been, “The grand fundamental principles of Mormonism are truth, friend- ship, and relief.” What are the basic principles of Mormonism? These key elements of the faith include belief in God the Father, his Son Jesus Christ and the Holy …
Jonathan, in the Old Testament (I and II Samuel), eldest son of King Saul; his intrepidity and fidelity to his friend, the future king David, make him one of the most admired figures in the Bible. Jonathan is first mentioned in I Sam. 13:2, when he defeated a garrison of Philistines at Geba. Where is …
Religion in Israel is manifested primarily in Judaism, the ethnic religion of the Jewish people. The State of Israel declares itself as a “Jewish and democratic state” and is the only country in the world with a Jewish-majority population (see Jewish state). Is Israel is secular state? According to some critics, due to massive role …
On October 23, 2020, Bishop Blake announced that he will not seek re-election as Presiding Bishop nor as a member of the General Board. He officially retired on March 19, 2021, and was succeeded by Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Sr. as Presiding Bishop on March 20, 2021. Where is bishop Charles Blake? Blake will continue …
Where in the Bible does it say not to worry? Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. How …
Who does Jesus say he is in the Gospel of Mark? The Gospel According to Mark is the second in canonical order of the Gospels and is… One of the most striking elements in the Gospel is Mark’s characterization of Jesus as reluctant to reveal himself as the Messiah. Jesus refers to himself only as …
These priests had many tasks; some cared for the gods by feeding and clothing them, others sang, made music and wrote hymns, and others still provided religious services to the people. Different types of priests performed purifications, exorcisms, treated people medically and prayed with them. What was the job of a priest king? In many …
What does the “Real Presence” mean? The unique and true presence of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine. What do Christians mean by Real Presence? The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is the Christian doctrine that Jesus Christ is present in …
The Greek word martyr signifies a “witness” who testifies to a fact he has knowledge about from personal observation. It is in this sense that the term first appears in the Book of Acts, in reference to the Apostles as “witnesses” of all that they had observed in the public life of Christ. What is …