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What is Pentecost? 9 key things to know about Pentecost
WEBMay 24, 2015 · 4. Pentecost is the fulfilment of two promises. One promise is in the Old Testament – Joel 2:28, which says "I will pour out my Spirit on all people", and one in the New, where Jesus says he will send another Counsellor, the Spirit of truth (John 16: 5-15). 5. Modern day Pentecostals emphasise the gifts of the Spirit.
What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them? - Christian …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · The Harvest Festival is a custom which is held across the denominations in similar ways. Unlike in North America, in Britain there is no set date for a Harvest Thanksgiving, but it is usually on a Sunday and typically in September or October. Neil Rees is a publishing consultant, historian, freelance writer and speaker.
What is the Gospel of Thomas and why is it not in the Bible?
WEBApr 22, 2018 · The Gospel of Thomas, which is not included in the Bible, is a book that doesn't go with the other books of the Bible, particularly the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It brings with it a different message, and although it may sound like a legitimate piece of Biblical literature, curious minds will find that it really doesn't deserve ...
What does the woman with the alabaster jar teach us? - Christian …
WEBJan 6, 2018 · There's a famous woman in the Bible, albeit having her name kept unknown from readers. This woman, found in Luke 7:36-50, is the woman who brought an alabaster jar of fragrant oil to the Lord Jesus. Her story is one of the most powerful stories of repentance and forgiveness, one that shows the kind heart of …
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WEBChris Eyte | Tue 24 Sep 2024 1:39 BST. "Personally, I believe that the greatest injustice of the 21st century is that God's Church now has the technology, the manpower, the money, and the capability to reach every person on Earth with the Gospel. And yet, millions have not heard the good news or had an authentic encounter with Jesus."
The power of unity and why God calls us to be one - Christian Today
WEBMay 29, 2016 · The God we serve is a God of unity who desires that His church live in unity and harmony built on the foundation that is Jesus Christ. It is Jesus who draws us together and the power of the Holy Spirit that make our bond stronger. Churches today have a lot of values. Some churches value doctrine, political correctness, events, programmes ...
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it? - Christian Today
WEBMay 28, 2023 · Pentecost is actually the Greek term used for the Jewish holiday 'Shavuot'. Using the Jewish calendar, Passover is followed by Shavuot, which was called the Feast of Weeks. In the Holy Land, it was the Harvest Festival for the first fruits of the wheat harvest. The Feast of Weeks was seven weeks. The Hebrew words for seven and week are related ...
Who are the Berean Christians and what can we learn from them?
WEBJan 5, 2018 · The Bereans were ready for the truth of the Gospel of Christ because they kept searching God's word for truth. When Paul and Silas came preaching the Gospel to them, many of them were quick to see the reality of Jesus Christ and believed in Him. Wow! Such readiness for God's new things can only come …
What is Advent and why do we celebrate it? - Christian Today
WEBDec 4, 2023 · The Advent of new life. We now live in a time between the first and second advents of Christ. The third sense of the use of the word advent, describes the advent of Christ into our lives, when Jesus comes into the heart of the believer. The idea of Jesus coming into our lives is found in different verses in the Bible.