Adultery is the voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not his or her spouse. This also relates to fornication and other sexual behaviors that God has forbidden in His Word. The seventh commandment declares: “You shall not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14) This commandment is not limited to unfaithfulness to... Read more »
I grew up in a Roman Catholic home and was baptized as a baby. Church was part of my earliest memories, candles, stained glass, and a quiet sense of awe that I didn’t really understand yet. But when my parents divorced, all of that stopped. For most of my childhood, I didn’t go to church... Read more »
The sixth commandment is short, but it reaches into every part of life. God forbids the unjust taking of life and the neglect to preserve life. We are to preserve our own life as well as our neighbor’s. The commandment refers to the unjust killing of humans, animals, and destroying their property. The commandment is,... Read more »
The fifth commandment reaches far beyond the parent/child relationship. It sets a pattern for how we relate to every authority God places in our lives and how those authorities must care for the people under them. The commandment trains households, churches, and nations in honor, love, order, and justice. The fifth commandment is: “Honor your... Read more »
The third commandment guards how we speak, think, write, and live in relation to God’s holy name. The third commandment is: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.” (Exo 20:7 NAS) The word “take” in this context... Read more »
The Second Commandment is God’s loving guardrail for worship. It does not ban all art or everyday symbols; rather, it forbids using images to represent God for the purpose of worship. Like in this video, Images appearing in Apostles-Creed.org videos are educational illustrations only, not intended for worship and not to be viewed as accurate... Read more »
God gives this command in the singular, “you,” so each of us hears it personally, as if He were calling us by name. We’re quick to claim His promises, but we often treat His commands as if they’re meant for someone else. By saying “you,” God makes it unmistakable: this command addresses every person individually.... Read more »
When God gave the Ten Commandments, Moses went up Mount Sinai to meet God. The mountain was covered in cloud, thunder, lightning, and the sound of a trumpet. The people were commanded not to touch the mountain. Only Moses was allowed to ascend. There, Moses received the Ten Commandments, spoken by God Himself and later... Read more »
The Ten Commandments offers a compelling journey into the heart of biblical law and its timeless relevance. The first video sets the stage by introducing the preface of the commandments. The next ten videos each dedicate a full episode to one of the ten commandments, exploring its meaning, purpose, and practical application in contemporary life.... Read more »
 📖 A Bridge to the Apostles Saint Irenaeus (c. 130–202 AD) was one of the earliest and most important Christian theologians of the post-apostolic era. Born in Smyrna (modern-day Turkey), he was a student of Polycarp, who in turn had been a disciple of the Apostle John. This direct connection made Irenaeus a powerful link... Read more »
This Study guide teaches the basic concepts of the Apostles Creed. Each video corresponds with the Apostles Creed explanation articles found on the home page. I believe in God the Father Almighty Creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born... Read more »
Most English versions of the Old Roman Creed and the Apostles Creed state in part "Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord," but some translations of this clause have "only begotten" instead of "only." Is the original language Greek, and is the word here "monogenes?" Do Latin versions of these creeds use "unicus" or "unigenitis" here? I'm trying to learn how the ancient Church understood the word "monogenes."
✝️ Who Was Cyril of Jerusalem? Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313–386 AD) was a revered bishop and early Church Father during the fourth century. Serving in a time of theological tension and political upheaval, Cyril became known for his pastoral care, his defense of orthodoxy, and most notably, his Catechetical Lectures—a series of teachings delivered... Read more »
A really good comment was submitted from my contact page in regards to "hades." This is the comment that was sent. "One thing I think you may have not considered or mentioned on the “paradise” issue is it *prior to the resurrection* being a separated compartment of sheol. You did say this was also the... Read more »
We know God is our Health and salvation. As the Hymn states, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! (Praise to the Lord, the Almighty) The Bible teaches that God restores us to health when we are sick. “The LORD... Read more »
I received a great question on John 3:16. The question was: “My question is about eternal death. John 3:16 gives two destinies for man, eternal life, or perish. How can perish mean eternal death? Perish means the end of a person. How can it mean living on forever? Sodom is given as an example. Ashes... Read more »
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