Why the Shroud of Turin Cannot Be the Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ A Biblical and Historical Examination Introduction: The Seduction of Sacred Relics Few objects in the history of Christendom have generated as much fascination, reverence, controversy, and theological confusion as the Shroud of Turin. Housed today in the Cathedral of Saint John the…
Category: Catholicism
A Critical Analysis of New Testament Teaching on Prayer and the Catholic Practice of Marian Devotion
The Biblical Examination of Prayer to Mary: A Scholarly Theological Analysis Introduction: The Catholic Practice of Praying to Mary Among the most distinctive features of Roman Catholic piety is the practice of praying to Mary, the mother of Jesus. This devotional tradition encompasses a rich tapestry of practices, including the recitation of the Rosary, the…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: “Fundamentals of the Faith” – A Biblical Examination of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity: Scripture, Context, and the Brothers of Jesus
Welcome to Sunday School at East Valley International Church! Each week, we gather to explore the essential truths that form the foundation of our Christian faith. Through our “Fundamentals of the Faith” study, we’re discovering together what it means to follow Jesus, understand God’s Word, and live out our beliefs in everyday life. These sessions…
A Scathing Rebuke of Stephen Colbert’s Female Jesus Folly: A Blasphemous Farce Against Christian Truth
Newsbusters: ‘Devout Catholic’ Colbert Says Female Jesus Is ‘Long Overdue’ The questionable sincerity of CBS’s Stephen Colbert’s devout Catholicism was on display for the second straight night as The Late Show host welcomed actress Cynthia Erivo to hype her upcoming role as Jesus, telling her that her casting as the “first woman to play Jesus…
Born of Water and Spirit: Is Baptism the Doorway to Salvation?
🚨GotQuestions.org Blog: What is the biblical understanding of baptism? Baptism, perhaps more so than any other issue, is definitely not something on which there is one Christian viewpoint. Virtually every aspect of baptism is hotly debated. Who should be baptized, infants or converts? How should baptism be done, sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? What does baptism…
The Eucharist: A Symbolic Act vs. Divine Presence – Understanding Catholic and Traditional Protestant Approaches to Communion
In the rich tapestry of Christian worship, the practice of Communion stands out as a profound ritual, yet it is approached differently by various denominations, notably between Catholicism and Traditional Protestantism. Here, we delve into these distinctions, focusing on the terminology, theological underpinnings, and the contentious doctrine of transubstantiation. Catholic Approach: “Receiving Communion” and Transubstantiation…