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Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Sentenced Jesus —

Discovery what history says about Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Sentenced Jesus —

Discovery what history says about Pontius Pilate

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The man Pontius Pilate comes down to us through history in a few different ways: the New Testament of the Bible (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 3,13,22-23, John 18, Acts 3,4,13, 1 Timothy 6), historians Josephus and Philo of Alexandria, and an inscription discovered at Pilate’s Judean home, Caesarea. These
The Royal Law —

The Greatest Commandment made flesh: How God became neighbour to redeem our nature.

The Royal Law —

The Greatest Commandment made flesh: How God became neighbour to redeem our nature.

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Of all 613 laws prescribed in the Old Covenant, which one is most important? Many Christians today will tell you that the Ten Commandments are the most important. But when Christ was asked this question, He did not mention them directly––He implied them. Instead, He referenced two passages: the Shema
James Renwick: Christian, Pastor, Martyr. —

Remembering the life of Christian martyr James Renwick

James Renwick: Christian, Pastor, Martyr. —

Remembering the life of Christian martyr James Renwick

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Born in Scotland in about 1662, James Renwick was a passionate and powerful Presbyterian preacher. His birth was also an unexpected answer to prayer. His parents, Andrew and Elizabeth lived in the hills of Glencairn, and though just a young couple, great tragedy had already befallen them. Every one of
Charlemagne and Alcuin —

How Charlemagne and a Christian scholar expanded the Church in the Middle Ages.

Charlemagne and Alcuin —

How Charlemagne and a Christian scholar expanded the Church in the Middle Ages.

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Charlemagne (742-814 AD), the famous king of the Franks,[1] was the son of Pepin the Short, though there was nothing short about him. Charlemagne stood at a staggering seven feet tall! Maybe that’s why he was known as Charles the Great. Or maybe it’s because he was such a powerful
When Did Satan Fall? —

On our Edenic and celestial calling to spiritual warfare.

When Did Satan Fall? —

On our Edenic and celestial calling to spiritual warfare.

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When did Satan fall? Theories and speculation abound throughout Christian history. John Milton’s Paradise Lost has no doubt taken centre stage in recent years. Today, it is often assumed that Satan––who was called Lucifer, meaning “bearer of light” or “morning star”––fell from heaven after a great celestial war that, perhaps,
On Bread Stamps —

A brief history on why the ancient world and early Church stamped their bread.

On Bread Stamps —

A brief history on why the ancient world and early Church stamped their bread.

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It has been estimated that bread and cereal grains made up as much as 50% of the diet of ancient Israelites.[1] It’s no wonder, then, that bread came in all different shapes and forms. The ancients didn’t just stop at shaping and molding bread; they also made stamps to impress