Sins can only be forgiven through the shedding of blood. “And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”(Heb 9:22 NAS) Forgiveness and mercy, though often confused, are not the same. Forgiveness means that God has removed the penalty of sin and... Read more »
The resurrection of the dead is one of the central truths of Scripture, woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments. God gave Israel feasts and holy days not only as acts of worship, but also as prophetic signs pointing to Christ and His saving work. Among these, the Feast of Trumpets and the Day... Read more »
The final part of the Apostles’ Creed teaches the Christian hope of everlasting life. Christianity affirms not only eternal life but also eternal death. Both come after the resurrection of the dead. Eternal life is God’s promise to His people, those who believe and put their faith in Him. But those who reject Christ and... Read more »
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria was born in c. 296 A.D. and died in 373 A.D. He was called a “Doctor of the Church” and is considered one of the greatest theologians in the Christian faith. His christological teaching helped to form our understanding of the trinity we hold today. He was from Alexandria in Egypt.... Read more »
Saint Ignatius of Antioch was a great Christian and early church father that wrote several letters that are referenced by Christians today. He was killed by the Roman government because he did not worship the Roman Emperor or the Roman gods. Saint Ignatius’s birth day is unknown. He was born somewhere around 40 A.D.. Antioch... Read more »
Sins can only be forgiven through the shedding of blood. “And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”(Heb 9:22 NAS) Forgiveness and mercy, though often confused, are not the same. Forgiveness means that God has removed the penalty of sin and... Read more » 
