1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (505+ words) Home " The Bible and Beyond " Blog " Christianity by the Century: Sixth Century CE (500-600) by Shirley Paulson, Ph D An illustration of Justinian I based on a mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, created around 547 CE. Despite the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (653+ words) "Why do Catholics confess to a priest instead of just talking to God directly?" This is a moment to be engaged " not merely observed. The Church has never waited for the world to make room for the Gospel. She has…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1633+ words) Recently, I attended a denominational meeting and listened to a discussion on unity. It was measured. It was respectful. It was recognizably Reformed. We cited confessions. We pointed to polity. We invoked synodical decisions and doctrinal distinctions. We talked about…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1774+ words) Twelve years ago, in Brooklyn, on Good Friday morning, my phone rang. It was my bestie, Rabbi Andy Bachman. He said, "I just want to say'it was all a big mistake!" " LOL. The Lord Jesus had said, "Father, forgive them,…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (945+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The Saturday morning session of general conference will be a unique experience for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many of whom have not had the opportunity to sustain a new prophet in…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (196+ words) The Gospel Project curriculum explores the complexity of Christian conversion beyond just 'easy' salvation. Apr. 2, 2026 at 8: 56pm This weekly Bible study from Baptist Press and Lifeway Christian Resources examines the message of repentance and confession preached by John the Baptist as…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (358+ words) Here are some interesting facts about solemn assemblies to help you prepare. The phrase "solemn assembly" comes from the Hebrew Bible. It's used to describe sacred gatherings that happened during Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles. On specific days, the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (748+ words) " Listen on'Amazon " Listen on Apple " Listen on'Spotify " Listen on You Tube You can find previous episodes of "The Stone Chapel Podcast" at Lanier Theological Library. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" is part of the Church Leaders Podcast Network. This episode has…...