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WEBRiver baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor. Bodmin Moor, an iconic and rugged landscape in North Cornwall, has recently become a site for inspired Christian renewal through outdoor river baptisms. …. Christian Today is the UK's largest online Christian news provider, with the latest in-depth reports. Christian news, Updated daily.
What is Pentecost? 9 key things to know about Pentecost
WEBMay 24, 2015 — 4. Pentecost is the fulfilment of two promises. One promise is in the Old Testament – Joel 2:28, which says "I will pour out my Spirit on all people", and one in the New, where Jesus says he will send another Counsellor, the Spirit of truth (John 16: 5-15). 5. Modern day Pentecostals emphasise the gifts of the Spirit.
What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them? - Christian …
WEBSep 1, 2023 — The Harvest Festival is a custom which is held across the denominations in similar ways. Unlike in North America, in Britain there is no set date for a Harvest Thanksgiving, but it is usually on a Sunday and typically in September or October. Neil Rees is a publishing consultant, historian, freelance writer and speaker.
The power of unity and why God calls us to be one - Christian Today
WEBMay 29, 2016 — The God we serve is a God of unity who desires that His church live in unity and harmony built on the foundation that is Jesus Christ. It is Jesus who draws us together and the power of the Holy Spirit that make our bond stronger. Churches today have a lot of values. Some churches value doctrine, political correctness, events, programmes ...
Speaking in Tongues: Is it real? What does it mean? - Christian Today
WEBMar 15, 2018 — Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It was first mentioned in the Book of Acts Chapter 2 verses 4-6. The verses said: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
John Nelson Darby: the man who popularised dispensationalism
WEBJul 23, 2023 — John Nelson Darby: the man who popularised dispensationalism. The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews reminds Christians that they are surrounded by a great "cloud of witnesses." (NRSV) That "cloud" has continued to grow in size since then. In this monthly column we will be thinking about some of the people and …
What is the Gospel of Thomas and why is it not in the Bible?
WEBApr 22, 2018 — The Gospel of Thomas, which is not included in the Bible, is a book that doesn't go with the other books of the Bible, particularly the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It brings with it a different message, and although it may sound like a legitimate piece of Biblical literature, curious minds will find that it really doesn't deserve ...
What does the woman with the alabaster jar teach us? - Christian …
WEBJan 6, 2018 — There's a famous woman in the Bible, albeit having her name kept unknown from readers. This woman, found in Luke 7:36-50, is the woman who brought an alabaster jar of fragrant oil to the Lord Jesus. Her story is one of the most powerful stories of repentance and forgiveness, one that shows the kind heart of …
10 Bible verses on the glory of God in creation - Christian Today
WEBJun 23, 2016 — I could not turn away my eyes: its majesty, the roaring of the waves, the whole vast spectacle impressed me deeply and spoke to my soul of God's power and greatness." Here are 10 Bible verses on the glory of God in creation. Psalm 19:1. "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." John 1:3.
How to recover your faith when you feel like you've lost it
WEBMay 13, 2016 — First, we must understand that faith has nothing to do with our feelings. Putting our faith on the foundation that is emotions can make it very unstable. God likens our faith foundations to being either rock or sand. When we place our faith on things as fleeting or shaky as emotions, circumstances or favor, we become like foolish men building ...