Blog about the Catholic Church
Who gave the names to the Gospels? The gospels were originally anonymous. They were first named by Irenaeus, who was associated with Rome. His five-volume work, “Against the Heresies,” written around 185 CE, still survives. Who wrote the 4 Gospels? In Christian tradition, the Four Evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the authors attributed …
Catholicism is the largest branch of Christianity with 1.345 billion, and the Catholic Church is the largest among churches. Figures below are in accordance with the Annuario Pontificio, at 2019. What percent of Christianity is Catholic? Summary Tradition Followers % of the Christian population Catholic Church 1,094,610,000 50.1 Protestantism 800,640,000 36.7 Orthodoxy 260,380,000 11.9 Other …
Following Martin Luther’s lead, the Lutheran Reformation reduced the number of sacraments from seven to two: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These two sacraments were vigorously affirmed and integrated deeply into the Lutheran vision for the good Christian life. How many sacraments are in the Lutheran church? Confirmation teaches Baptized Christians about Martin Luther’s doctrine …
Bible Gateway Luke 11 :: NIV. He said to them, “When you pray, say: “`Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. How many times did Jesus pray in Luke? The parallel in Mark has …
In Romans 10:9 It says confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ Confess here means to say the same thing as or agree with. You are repenting when your’e putting aside your ideas and agreeing with what Jesus said. Click for original meaning of confess. What does the Bible mean when it says repent? …
Is Prophet Muhammad’s body in his grave? The tomb of Prophet Mohammed, which is under the Green Dome, is in the al-Masjid al-Nabani Mosque in Medina and is considered to be the second holiest spot for Muslims across the world, the first being Mecca. Where was Holy Prophet buried? The Sacred Chamber in Madinah where …
Animism refers to the belief that non-human entities are spiritual beings, either intrinsically or because spirits inhabit them for a period of time. … Often, these spirits are thought to be the souls of deceased relatives, and they are not worshiped as deities. What God does animism believe in? Animism (from Latin: anima, ‘breath, spirit, …
Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can’t seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you’ve laid out for me. How …
The promise is fulfilled in the biblical book of Joshua when the Israelites cross the Jordan river into the promised land for the first time. What promises did God make to the Israelites? God’s might and power is evident in His everlasting promise to Israel (first laid out in Genesis 12:1-3). There, the Lord promises …