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📖This easy-to-understand study guide explains in ordinary language how to understand the very important Church document, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist) an encyclical by Pope Saint John Paul II. GET IT NOW https://lnkd.in/egZKZuvq

What does it mean to be part of the church of Jesus Christ? Where does the word “church” even come from? Watch today as R.C. Sproul identifies the church by examining several of its names and descriptions found in Scripture.

The Book of 1 Chronicles, positioned as a genealogical and historical record, provides a comprehensive overview of the lineage of Israel from Adam to the era following the Babylonian exile. It begins with a detailed genealogy that emphasizes the continuity of the Davidic line, underscoring its significance in the history of Israel. The book then delves into the reign of King David, offering a more focused and spiritual perspective compared to the parallel narrative in 2 Samuel. The chronicler emphasizes David's dedication to the worship of God, the organization of the priesthood, and the preparations for building the Temple in Jerusalem. Through its meticulous genealogies and historical accounts, 1 Chronicles serves to reinforce the religious and cultural identity of the Israelites, placing particular emphasis on the central role of the Davidic dynasty and the importance of maintaining fidelity to God's covenant.

Here is a tidbit of Christian history. Many people think that this teaching was long established doctrine in the Roman Catholic Church when, in fact, it is fairly recent. (though it had a long history as tradition and belief). On this day in 1854 – In his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogmatic definition of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin. The power to speak, as the church with papal infallibility has only been exercised twice. It "is a dogma of the Catholic Church that states that, in virtue of the promise of Jesus to Peter, the Pope is preserved from the possibility of error 'when, in the exercise of his office as shepherd and teacher of all Christians, in virtue of his supreme apostolic authority, he defines a doctrine concerning faith or morals to be held by the whole Church.'" (Wikipedia - https://lnkd.in/gFDfKMCu) This is a commonly misunderstood concept. Actually, both of these concepts noted are.

Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr June 05 2024, Wednesday of the Night Week of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church is a period that typically occurs between the seasons of Christmas and Lent or between Pentecost and Advent. During this week, we focus on the teachings and miracles of Jesus, highlighting the practical aspects of Christian living. The scripture readings and prayers emphasize themes such as humility, faith, perseverance, and the importance of love and service to others. The liturgical colour for Ordinary Time is green, symbolizing growth and hope in the Christian faith. https://lnkd.in/dYfDmRhM

With Christmas a week away, Christians are exchanging Christmas cards. Instead of a traditional card, one Christian sent me a meme: Who Would Jesus Bomb and Drone? If you search for “Who Would Jesus Bomb?”, you can find a song at YouTube, a book, shirts, and memes. The people of Gaza (Christians and Muslims) need real Christians to send this message to Christian Zionists. There would be no genocide in Gaza without the support of Christian Zionists. Real Christians should stop attending churches with Christian Zionist ministers and should stop voting for all political candidates who support Israel. To learn more about the evils of Christian Zionism, see Charles Carlson’s website, We Hold These Truths. whtt.org

How is Christian initiation brought about? Christian initiation is accomplished by means of the sacraments which establish the foundations of Christian life. The faithful born anew by Baptism are strengthened by Confirmation and are then nourished by the Eucharist. Further reading: CCC 1212, 1275

The Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of the Catholic Church Convinced by history, logic, and truth: https://lnkd.in/eQWSPmxm

My latest article is out, an encouragement to Christians to ensure our speech with one another and the world is one that reflects our desire to glorify God and His word. https://lnkd.in/gfWqtCHJ